BMW R 1250 GS GSA - Rider's Manual > Tire inflation pressure

- with tire pressure monitor (TPM) OE

As well as the menu window MY VEHICLE and the Check Control messages, the TIRE PRESSURE window is also used to display tire pressures:

The values on the left relate to the front wheel and the values on the right relate to the rear wheel.

The pressure differential is displayed via the actual and nominal tire pressure.

Immediately after switching on the ignition only dashes are displayed.

The transfer of the tire pressure values does not begin until the minimum speed is exceeded for the first time:

If the tire symbol appears yellow or red at the same time, the display is a warning.

The pressure differential is highlighted with an exclamation mark of the same color.

If the level concerned is borderline in terms of the permissible tolerance, the general warning light also lights up yellow.

If the monitored tire inflation pressure is outside the specified range the general warning light will flash red.

Further information about the BMW Motorrad TPM can be found in the "Technology in detail".

Tire pressure at the limits of the permissible tolerance.

• with tire pressure monitor (TPM) OE

General warning light lights up yellow.

Displayed in yellow.

Tire pressure not at setpoint. Check tire pressure.

Possible cause: The measured tire pressure is within the limit range of the permissible tolerance.

• Correct tire pressure.
• Before adjusting the tire pressure, check the information on temperature compensation and tire pressure adjustment in the "Technology in detail" section:
  • Temperature compensation
  • Tire pressure adjustment
  • The target tire pressures can be found in the following locations:
    • On the back cover of the rider's manual
    • Instrument cluster in the TIRE PRESSURE view
    • Sign underneath the seat

Tire pressure is outside the approved tolerance range

• with tire pressure monitor (TPM) OE

General warning light flashes red.

Displayed in red.

Tire pressure not at setpoint. Stop immediately! Check tire pressure.

Tire press. monitor.

Loss of pressure.

Stop immediately! Check tire pressure.

WARNING Tire pressure is outside the approved tolerance range.

Risk of accident, deterioration in the handling characteristics of the vehicle.

• Adjust the driving style.

Possible cause: The measured tire pressure is outside of the permissible tolerance.

• Check the tires for damage and driveability.

Can the tire still be driven on:

• Correct the tire pressure at the next opportunity.

• Before adjusting the tire pressure, check the information on temperature compensation and tire pressure adjustment in the "Technology in detail" section:

  • Temperature compensation

  • Tire pressure adjustment

  • The target tire pressures can be found in the following locations:

    • On the back cover of the rider's manual

    • Instrument cluster in the TIRE PRESSURE view

    • Sign underneath the seat

• Have the tires checked by a specialist workshop for damage, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

NOTICE The TPC/RDC warning message can be deactivated in the off-road mode.

In the event of uncertainty about the driveability of the tire:

• Do not continue riding.

• Inform roadside assistance.

Transmission fault

• with tire pressure monitor (TPM) OE

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Possible cause: The motorcycle has not reached the minimum speed.

• Watch the TCP/RDC display at a higher rate of speed. A continuous error is only present if the general warning lamp also lights up. In this case:
• Have fault eliminated at a specialist service facility, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Possible cause: There is a fault in the radio connection to the TPC/RDC sensors.

Possible causes are radio systems in the surrounding area, which interfere with the connection between the TPC/RDC control unit and the sensors.

• Watch the TPC/RDC display in another environment. A continuous error is only present if the general warning lamp also lights up. In this case:
• Have fault eliminated at a specialist service facility, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad dealer.

Sensor faulty or system fault

• with tire pressure monitor (TPM) OE

General warning light lights up yellow.

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Possible cause: Wheels without TPM sensors are fitted.

• Retrofit wheel set with TPM sensors.

Possible cause: 1 or 2 TCP/RDC sensors have failed or a system error has occurred.

• Have fault eliminated at a specialist service facility, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Battery of the tire pressure sensor weak

• with tire pressure monitor (TPM) OE

General warning light lights up yellow.

  TPM sensors battery low. Function limited.

Have checked by a specialist workshop.

NOTICE This fault message is only shown for a short time immediately following the Pre-Ride-Check.

Possible cause: The battery of the tire inflation pressure sensor no longer has its full capacity. The operation of the tire inflation pressure control is only ensured for a limited time.

• Contact an authorized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Fall sensor defective

Fall sensor faulty.

Have checked by a specialist workshop.

Possible cause: The fall sensor is not functioning.

• Contact an authorized service facility, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Side stand monitoring faulty

Side stand monitoring faulty. Onward journey possible. Stop engine when stationary! Have checked by workshop.

Possible cause: The side-stand switch or its wiring is damaged.

• Contact an authorized service facility, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

ABS self-diagnosis not completed

ABS indicator light flashes.

Possible cause:

• Ride off slowly. It must be noted that the ABS function is not available until the self-diagnosis has been completed.

ABS deactivated

ABS indicator light lights up.

Off!

ABS deactivated.

Possible cause: The ABS system was deactivated by the rider.

• Switch on ABS function

ABS fault

ABS indicator light lights up.

Limited ABS availability! Onward journey possible. Ride carefully to next specialist workshop.

Possible cause: The ABS control unit has detected an error. The partial integral brake and the Dynamic Brake Control function have failed. The ABS function is limited.

• It remains possible to continue riding. Observe additional information on special situations which can lead to ABS fault messages.
• Have the malfunction corrected as soon as possible at an authorized specialist workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

ABS failure

ABS indicator light lights up.

ABS failure! Onward journey possible.

Ride carefully to next specialist workshop.

Possible cause: The ABS control unit has detected an error. The ABS function is not available.

• It remains possible to continue riding. Observe additional information on special situations which can lead to ABS fault messages.
• Have the malfunction corrected as soon as possible at an authorized service facility, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad Retailer.

ABS Pro failure

• with riding modes Pro OE

ABS indicator light lights up.

ABS Pro failure! Onward journey possible.

Ride carefully to next specialist workshop.

Possible cause: The ABS Pro control unit has detected a fault. The ABS Pro function is not available. The ABS function remains available.

ABS only supports braking in straight-ahead riding.

• It remains possible to continue riding. Observe additional information on special situations which can lead to an ABS Pro fault message.
• Have the malfunction corrected as soon as possible at an authorized service facility, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad Retailer.

ASC intervention

• without riding modes Pro OE

ASC indicator and warning light flashes rapidly.

ASC has detected instability at the rear wheel and responded by reducing the torque. The warning light flashes longer than the ASC intervention lasts. This feature continues to furnish the rider with visual feedback confirming that the system has initiated active closed-loop intervention even after the critical situation has passed.

ASC self-diagnosis not completed

• without riding modes Pro OE

ASC indicator and warning light flashes slowly.

Possible cause:

• Ride off slowly. The ASC indicator and warning light must go out after several meters.

If the ASC indicator and warning light continues to flash:

• Contact an authorized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

ASC switched off

ASC indicator and warning light lights up.

Off!

Traction control deactivated.

Possible cause: The rider has switched off the ASC system.

- without riding modes Pro OE

• Activating ASC function

ASC fault

ASC indicator and warning light lights up.

Traction control failure! Onward journey possible.

Ride carefully to next specialist workshop.

Possible cause: The ASC control unit has detected a fault. The ASC function is not available.

• It remains possible to continue riding. Please be aware that ASC functionality is no longer available. Observe the additional information on situations that can lead to an ASC fault.
• Have the malfunction corrected as soon as possible at an authorized service facility, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad Retailer.

DTC intervention

• with riding modes Pro OE

DTC indicator and warning light flashes quickly.

DTC has detected instability at the rear wheel and responded by reducing the torque. The indicator and warning light flashes longer than the DTC intervention lasts. This feature continues to furnish the rider with visual feedback confirming that the system has initiated active closed-loop intervention even after the critical situation has passed.

DTC self-diagnosis not completed

• with riding modes Pro OE

DTC indicator and warning light flashes slowly.

Possible cause:

• Ride off slowly. It must be noted that the DTC function is not available until the self-diagnosis has been completed.

DTC switched off

• with riding modes Pro OE

DTC indicator and warning light lights up.

Off!

Traction control deactivated.

Possible cause: The DTC system was deactivated by the rider.

• Switching on DTC

DTC error

• with riding modes Pro OE

DTC indicator and warning light lights up.

Traction control failure! Onward journey possible.

Ride carefully to next specialist workshop.

Possible cause: The DTC control unit has detected an error.

ATTENTION Damage to components

Damage to sensors, for example, with the resultant malfunctions

• Do not carry along any objects under the rider's or passenger's seat.
• Secure vehicle tools.

 

• Do not damage the rotational speed sensor.
• It must be noted that the DTC function is not available at all or is restricted.
• It remains possible to continue riding. You should also observe the additional information on situations that can lead to a DTC fault.
• Have the malfunction corrected as soon as possible at an authorized service facility, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad Retailer.

D-ESA fault

General warning light lights up yellow.

Spring strut adjustment faulty! Onward journey possible. Ride carefully to next specialist workshop.

Possible cause: The D-ESA control unit has detected a fault. Damping action and/or the spring adjustment may be the cause. In the Auto loading mode, the cause may be a fault in the function of the riding position compensation. In this state, the motorcycle is probably heavily damped and is uncomfortable to drive, particularly on poor roadways.

Alternatively, the spring preload may be set incorrectly.

• Have the malfunction corrected as soon as possible at an authorized service facility, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad Retailer.

Fuel down to reserve

Fuel reserve is being used up. Drive to the nearest filling station.

WARNING Rough engine running or switching off of the engine due to a fuel shortage

Accident hazard, damage to catalytic converter

• Do not drive to the extent that the fuel tank is completely empty.

Possible cause: At the most, the fuel tank still contains the reserve fuel quantity.

• Refueling procedure.

Hill Start Control active

Green stop symbol is displayed.

Possible cause: The Hill Start Control was activated by the rider.

• Switch off Hill Start Control.

• Using Hill Start Control

Hill Start Control is automatically deactivated

Hill Start Control is automatically deactivated

Yellow stop symbol flashes.

Possible cause: Hill Start Control was deactivated automatically.

• Side stand was folded out.

  • Hill Start Control is deactivated when the side stand is folded out.

• Engine was stopped.

  • Hill Start Control is deactivated when the engine is stopped.

• Using Hill Start Control

Hill Start Control cannot be activated

Crossed-out stop symbol is displayed.

Possible cause: The Hill Start Control can not be activated.

• Fold in side stand.

  • Hill Start Control only functions when the side stand is folded in.

• Start engine.

  • Hill Start Control only functions with the engine running.

Gear not trained

• with Gearshift Assistant Pro OE

The gear indicator flashes.

The gearshift assistant Pro has no function.

Possible cause:

• with Gearshift Assistant Pro OE

The transmission sensor has not been programmed completely.

• Shift to idle N and let engine run at least 10 seconds while the motorcycle is stationary so that idle can be programmed in.

• Use clutch control to shift to all gears and drive at least 10 seconds in each gear.

  • The gear indicator stops flashing when the transmission sensor has been programmed successfully.

• If the transmission sensor has been programmed completely, the Pro gearshift assistant will operate as described.

• If the programming procedure is unsuccessful, have the fault eliminated at a specialist workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Hazard warning lights system switched on

Left turn signal indicator light flashes green.

Right turn signal indicator light flashes green.

Possible cause: The hazard warning lights system was switched on by the rider.

• Operating hazard warning flashers.

Service display

If service is overdue, the due date or the odometer reading at which service was due is accompanied by the 'General' warning light showing yellow.

If service is overdue, a yellow CC message is displayed. The displays for service, service date, and remaining distance are also highlighted with exclamation marks in the menu windows MY VEHICLE and SERVICE REQUIREMENTS.

NOTICE If the service display appears more than a month before the service date, the current day's date must be reset in the instrument cluster. This situation can occur if the battery was disconnected.

Service due

Displayed in white.

Service due! Have a service performed at a specialist workshop.

Possible cause: Service is due because of the driving performance or the date.

• Have service performed regularly by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
  • The operating and road safety of the vehicle remains unchanged.
  • The best-possible value retention of the vehicle is ensured.

Service date missed

General warning light lights up yellow.

Displayed in yellow.

Service overdue! Have a service performed at a specialist workshop.

Possible cause: Service is overdue because of the riding performance or the date.

• Have service performed regularly by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
  • The operating and road safety of the vehicle remains unchanged.
  • The best-possible value retention of the vehicle is ensured.

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