BMW C400GT - Rider's Manual > Outside temperature warning

Ice crystal symbol is displayed.

Possible cause: The ambient temperature measured at the vehicle is lower than 37 ºF (3 ºC).

WARNING Risk of black ice, even above 37 ºF (3 ºC)

Accident hazard

• At a low outside temperature, icy conditions must expected on bridges and in shady road areas.

 

• Think well ahead when driving.

EWS active

General warning light lights up yellow.

EWS warning symbol is displayed.

Possible cause: The ignition key being used is not authorized for starting, or communication between the ignition key and engine electronics is disrupted.

• Remove any other ignition keys on the key fob.
• Use the second ignition key.
• Have the faulty ignition key replaced, preferably by an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Radio-operated key outside reception range

• with Keyless Ride OE

General warning light lights up yellow.

appears on the display.

Possible cause: Communication between the key fob transmitter and the engine electronics is disrupted.

• Check the battery in the key fob transmitter.
  • with Keyless Ride OE
• Replacing the battery of the key fob transmitter.
• Use reserve key for further driving.
  • with Keyless Ride OE
• Battery of the key fob transmitter is empty or the key fob transmitter is lost.
• Should the warning symbol appear while driving, keep calm.

  You can continue driving; the engine will not turn off.

• Have the defective key fob transmitter replaced by an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Coolant temperature too high

General warning light shows red.

Temperature symbol is displayed.

ATTENTION Riding with overheated engine

Engine damage

• Be sure to observe the measures listed below.

Possible cause: Coolant level is too low.

• Checking the coolant level.

If coolant level is too low:

• Have the cooling system checked at a specialist workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Possible cause: The coolant or engine oil temperature is too high.

• If possible, continue driving in the part-load range to cool down the engine.
• Should the coolant or engine oil temperature frequently be too high, have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Low engine oil level

General warning light lights up yellow.

The oil level symbol is displayed.

OIL CHECK is displayed.

Possible cause: The electronic oil level sensor has detected that the engine's oil level is too low. Check the engine oil level with the dipstick the next time you stop to refuel:

• Checking the engine oil level.

If oil level is too low:

• Top up engine oil.

Engine in emergency operation mode

General warning light lights up yellow.

Engine symbol appears on the display.

WARNING Unusual handling when the engine is in emergency operation

Accident hazard

• Avoid rapid acceleration and passing maneuvers.

Possible cause: The engine control unit has diagnosed a fault. The engine is running in the emergency-operation mode.

• Continued driving is possible, however the accustomed engine performance may not be available.

  If the pollutant emission is above the setpoint values, the malfunction indicator lamp also lights up.

  In exceptional cases, the engine stops and can no longer be started.

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

Serious fault in the engine control

General warning light lights up yellow.

Engine symbol flashes.

WARNING Damage to engine during emergency operation

Accident hazard

• Drive slowly and avoid rapid acceleration and passing maneuvers.
• If possible, have the vehicle picked up and the fault eliminated at a specialist workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Possible cause: The engine control unit has diagnosed a fault, which can lead to a severe secondary fault (e.g. overheating). The engine is in the emergency-operation mode.

• Avoid high load and engine speed ranges if possible.

  We recommend that you stop riding.

  If the pollutant emission is above the setpoint values, the malfunction indicator lamp also lights up.

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

Faulty tail lamp or rear turn signal

General warning light lights up yellow.

LAMPR! is displayed.

Possible cause:

LED tail light is faulty.

• The rear LED light must be replaced.

  Please contact a specialist service facility, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad Retailer.

Possible cause: Rear turn signal is faulty.

Replacing the light source for the rear turn signal.

Faulty headlight, additional high-beam headlight or front turn signal

General warning light lights up yellow.

LAMPF! is displayed.

Possible cause: LED headlamp is faulty.

• The LED headlamp must be replaced. Please contact a specialist service facility, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad Retailer.

Possible cause: LED side light is faulty.

• The LED side light must be replaced.

  Please contact a specialist service facility, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad Retailer.

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