Electronic immobilizer is
active
General warning light shows
yellow.
EWS ! is indicated.
Possible cause:
The key being used is not autho-
rized for starting, or communica-
tion between the key and engine
electronics is disrupted.
Remove other ignition keys
located on the ignition key.
Use the reserve key.
Have the defective key re-
placed, preferably by an autho-
rized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Fuel down to reserve
General warning light shows
yellow.
FUEL ! is indicated.
A fuel shortage can lead to
misfiring and to the engine
dying unexpectedly. Misfiring can
damage the catalytic converter,
and the engine dying unexpected
can lead to accidents.
Do not drive until the fuel tank is
completely empty.
Possible cause:
At the most, the fuel tank still
contains the reserve fuel quantity.
Reserve fuel quantity
~1.1 gal (~4 l)
Refueling ( 79).
Coolant temperature too
high
General warning light shows
red.
Temperature display flash-
es.
Continued driving with an
overheated engine can re-
sult in engine damage.
Be sure to observe the measures
listed below.
Possible cause:
The coolant temperature is too
high.
If possible, continue driving
in the part-load range to cool
down the engine.
In traffic jams, switch off the
engine, but keep the ignition
switched on so that the radia-
tor fan continues to operate.
Should the coolant temperature
frequently be too high, have
the fault rectified as quickly as
possible by a specialized work-
shop, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Engine in emergency-
operation mode
General warning light shows
yellow.
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