BMW K 1600 GTL Exclusive Installation and maintenance manual

Rider's Manual (US Model)
K 1600 GTL Exclusive
BMW Motorrad
The Ultimate
Riding Machine

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Welcome to BMW
Congratulations on choosing a
motorcycle from BMW Motorrad
and welcome to the community
of BMW motorcycle owners and
riders. Familiarize yourself with
your new motorcycle so that you
can ride it safely and confidently
in all highway traffic situations.
About this Rider's Manual
Please read this Rider's Manual
carefully before starting to use
your new BMW. It contains im-
portant information on how to
operate the controls and how to
get the most benefit from your
BMW's advanced technical fea-
tures.
In addition, it contains informa-
tion on maintenance and care to
help you maintain your vehicle's
reliability and safety, as well as its
value.
Suggestions and complaints
If you have any questions con-
cerning your motorcycle, your au-
thorized BMW Motorrad retailer
is always happy to provide advice
and assistance.
We wish you many miles of safe
and enjoyable riding on your
BMW
BMW Motorrad.
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Table of Contents
1 General instructions ... . 5
Overview..................... 6
Abbreviations and
symbols...................... 6
Equipment ................... 7
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Notice concerning current sta-
tus ........................... 7
2 Overviews ................ 9
General view, left side . . . . . . . 11
General view, right side . . . . . 13
Multifunction switch, left . . . . 14
Multifunction switch,
right......................... 15
Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3 Displays ................. 19
Warning and indicator
lights ........................ 20
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 21
Meaning of symbols. . . . . . . . . 22
Range....................... 23
Ambient temperature. . . . . . . . 23
Oil level indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Service display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Tire inflation pressures . . . . . . 25
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4 Operation................ 41
Keyless Ride ................ 42
Electronic immobilizer
EWS ........................ 44
Central locking system . . . . . . 44
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 47
Onboard computer . . . . . . . . . . 51
Tripmeter ................... 53
Lights ....................... 53
Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Hazard warning flashers . . . . . 56
Emergency on/off switch (kill
switch) ...................... 57
Heated handlebar grips . . . . . 57
Seat heating ................ 58
Dynamic Traction Control
(DTC) ....................... 60
Riding mode ................ 60
Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Start-off assistance . . . . . . . . . . 63
ESA Electronic Suspension
Adjustment.................. 64
Alarm system(DWA) . . . . . . . . . 65
Tires ........................ 69
Clutch....................... 69
Brakes ...................... 70
Shifting...................... 71
Windshield .................. 71
Wind deflection wing . . . . . . . . 72
Storage compartments . . . . . . 72
Armrest ..................... 73
Mirrors ...................... 73
Seat......................... 73
5 Riding.................... 75
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 76
Starting...................... 78
Breakingin.................. 80
Brakes ...................... 81
Parking your motorcycle . . . . 83
Refueling.................... 84
Secure motorcycle for trans-
port ......................... 86

6 Technology in
detail..................... 89
Riding mode ................ 90
Hill Start Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Brake system with
BMW Motorrad Integral
ABS......................... 91
Engine management with
BMW Motorrad DTC . . . . . . . . 94
Tire Pressure Control TPC/
RDC......................... 96
Electronic Suspension Ad-
justment ESA II . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
7 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . .. . 99
General instructions . . . . . . . 100
Onboard power
sockets.................... 100
Navigation system . . . . . . . . . 101
Case ...................... 104
Topcase................... 107
8 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . 109
General instructions . . . . . . . 110
Onboard tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Engine oil ................. 110
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Coolant.................... 116
Clutch..................... 117
Wheel rims and tires . . . . . . 117
Wheels.................... 118
Front wheel stand . . . . . . . . . 125
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Light sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Battery .................... 131
Fuses ..................... 133
9 Care.................... 135
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Washing your motorcy-
cle......................... 136
Cleaning sensitive motorcy-
cle parts................... 137
Paint care ................. 138
Store motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . 138
Protective wax coating . . . . 138
Returning motorcycle to
use........................ 139
10 Technical Data .. . . . . 141
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . 142
Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . 143
Engine .................... 144
Fuel....................... 145
Engine oil ................. 145
Clutch..................... 146
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 147
Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Brakes .................... 148
Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . 148
Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . 150
Anti-Theft Alarm
System.................... 152
Frame..................... 153
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Weights ................... 154
Performance data . . . . . . . . . 154
11 Service ............... 155
Reporting safety
defects.................... 156
BMW Motorrad Service . . . 157
BMW Motorrad Mobility
Services................... 157
Maintenance proce-
dures...................... 157
Maintenance schedule . . . . 161
Standard BMW Service . . . 162