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IGNITION SWITCH/STEERING LOCK 78

IGNITION WITH KEYLESS RIDE 79

ELECTRONIC IMMOBILISER EWS 83

EMERGENCY-OFF SWITCH (KILL SWITCH) 84

INTELLIGENT EMERGENCY CALL 84

LIGHTS 87

DAYTIME RIDING LIGHT 89

HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS 91

TURN INDICATORS 91

MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY 92

SETUP 94

DATE AND TIME 96

GENERAL SETTINGS IN THE MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY 97

TRACTION CONTROL (DTC) 99

ELECTRONIC SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT (DESA) 100

RIDING MODE 103

ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL 107

ANTI-THEFT ALARM (DWA) 109

TYRE PRESSURE CONTROL (RDC) 113

HEATED HANDLEBAR GRIPS 113

SEAT 115

Table of Contents4
General Instructions8
Quick and Easy Reference10
Abbreviations and Symbols10
Equipment11
Technical Data11
Currency12
Additional Sources of Information12
Data Memory12
Personal Reference13
Data Protection Rights13
Legal Requirements for the Disclosure of Data14
Operating Data in the Vehicle14
Data Input and Data Transfer in the Vehicle15
Incorporation of Mobile Devices16
Services of the Vehicle Manufacturer16
Intelligent Emergency Call System17
Services from Other Providers17
Principle17
Legal Basis17
SIM Card18
Improving Quality18
Location Determination18
Log Data of Emergency Calls18
Automatic Emergency Call19
Sent Information19
Data Storage19
Information on Personal Data20
General Views22
Left Side24
Right Side25
Underneath the Seat26
Multifunction Switch, Left27
Multifunction Switch, Right28
Instrument Cluster30
Instrument Cluster with Connectivity31
Status Indicators32
Overview, Displays34
Indicator and Warning Lights34
Multifunction Display35
Warning Indicators36
Mode of Presentation36
Warnings, Overview37
Risk of Black Ice also Applicable at over 3 °C40
Ambient Temperature40
Outside Temperature Warning40
Electronic Immobiliser Active41
Radio-Operated Key out of Range41
Replace the Battery of Radio-Operated Key41
Vehicle Voltage too Low42
Coolant Temperature too High42
Failure of the Vehicle Systems42
Riding with Overheated Engine42
Drive Malfunction43
Engine in Emergency-Operation Mode43
Unusual Ride Characteristic When Engine Running in Emergency-Operation43
Engine Damage When Running in Emergency-Operation Mode44
Bulb Faulty44
Engine Control Failed44
Engine Warning44
Anti-Theft Alarm Battery Weak45
Anti-Theft Alarm Battery Flat45
Tyre Pressure45
Vehicle Overlooked in Traffic Due to Failure of Lights on Vehicle45
Tyre Pressure in Limit Range of the Permitted Tolerance46
Tyre Pressure Outside the Permitted Tolerance47
Sensor Faulty or System Fault47
Transmission Fault48
Battery for Tyre Pressure Sensor Weak48
ABS Self-Diagnosis Not Completed49
ABS Fault49
DTC Fault50
DTC Self-Diagnosis Not Completed50
DTC Switched off50
DTC Intervention50
Fuel Reserve51
Service-Due Indicator51
Irregular Engine Operation or Engine Shutdown Due to Lack of Fuel51
Emergency Call Fault52
Emergency Call Display52
Recommendation to Upshift54
Overview, Displays with Connectivity55
Indicator and Warning Lights with Connectivity55
TFT Display in Pure Ride View56
TFT Display in Menu View57
Colour of the Symbol58
Values Display58
Check Control Display58
Indicator Lights with Connectivity58
Check Control Dialogue59
Replacing Battery of Radio-Operated Key65
Voltage of the Vehicle Electrical System too Low65
Voltage of the Vehicle Electrical System Critical66
Charging Voltage Critical66
Serious Drive Malfunction69
Severe Fault in the Engine Control70
Tyre Pressure Close to Limit of Permitted Tolerance72
Tyre Pressure Outside Permitted Tolerance72
Drop Sensor Defective74
ABS Self-Diagnosis Not Ompleted75
Side Stand Monitoring Is Faulty75
Emergency Call Function Restricted75
ABS Failed76
ABS Pro Failed76
DTC Restricted77
Damaged Components77
DESA Fault78
Fuel down to Reserve78
Irregular Engine Operation or Shutdown Due to Lack of Fuel78
Gear Not Taught79
Hazard Warning Lights System Is Switched on79
Service Due80
Service-Due Date Has Passed80
Operation82
Table of Contents83
Switching on Ignition84
Keys84
Lock the Handlebars84
Ignition Switch/Steering Lock84
Switching off Ignition85
Ignition with Keyless Ride85
- Lock the Handlebars Requirement86
- Switching on Ignition Requirement86
- Switching off Ignition Requirement87
- Battery of Radio-Operated Key Is Empty or Loss of Radio-Operated Key87
- Replacing Battery of Radio-Operated Key Requirement88
- Unsuitable or Incorrectly Inserted Batteries88
Electronic Immobiliser EWS89
Operation of the Kill Switch While Riding90
Emergency-Off Switch (Kill Switch)90
Intelligent Emergency Call90
- Language for Emergency Call91
- Manual Emergency Call Requirement91
- Emergency Call in the Event of a Light Fall92
- Emergency Call in the Event of a Severe Fall93
- Low-Beam Headlight and Sidelights93
- High-Beam Headlight and Headlight Flasher94
- Headlight Courtesy Delay Feature94
- Parking Lights94
- Manual Daytime Riding Light Requirement95
- Switching on the Daytime Riding Light in the Dark95
- Automatic Daytime Riding Light96
- Manual Operation of Light When Automatic System Is Switched on96
- Operating Hazard Warning Flashers97
- Operating Turn Indicators97
Hazard Warning Lights97
- Selecting Reading at Top98
- Comfort Turn Indicator98
Multifunction Display98
- Selecting Reading at Bottom99
- Resetting Trip Recorder99
- Resetting Average Values99
- Resetting the Riding Time100
- Selecting SETUP Requirement100
- Exiting SETUP Requirement101
- Setting the Clock Requirement102
- Setting the Date Requirement102
Date and Time102
Adjusting Brightness of Backlighting in Instrument Cluster Requirement103
General Settings in the Multifunction Display103
- Setting Units Requirement104
- Switching off DTC105
- Resetting SETUP105
Traction Control (Dtc)105
- Switching on DTC106
- Possible Settings106
Electronic Suspension Adjustment (Desa)106
- Viewing Suspension Settings107
- Adjusting Suspension107
- Using Riding Modes109
- Standard109
- Riding-Mode Preselection109
- Configuring Riding-Mode Preselection110
- Selecting Riding Mode110
- Activation of Off-Road Mode When Riding On-Road111
- Setting Road Speed113
- Display When Adjusting Settings113
- Switching on Adaptive Cruise Control Requirement113
Adaptive Cruise Control113
- Accelerating114
- Decelerating114
- Deactivating Adaptive Cruise Control114
- Resuming Former Cruising Speed115
- Switching off Adaptive Cruise Control115
- Activation115
Anti-Theft Alarm (Dwa)115
- Alarm Signal116
- Light Signals Issued by the DWA LED117
- Deactivation117
- Adjusting the Alarm System118
- Possibilities for Adjustment118
- Operating Heated Handlebar Grips119
- Switching Specified-Pressure Warning on or off119
- Default Settings119
Tyre Pressure Control (Rdc)119
- Installing Seat121
- Removing Seat Requirement121
- TFT Display122
- BMW Motorrad Connected App124
- Connectivity Functions124
- General Notes124
  - Warnings124
  - Controls125
  - Multi-Controller Functions125
- Principle125
  - MENU Rocker Button Functions126
  - Operating Instructions in Main Menu126
  - Short/Long-Press the Bottom Section of the MENU Button126
  - Short/Long-Press the Top Section of MENU Button126
  - Display Pure Ride View127
  - Meaning of the Operating Instructions127
  - Operating Instructions in Submenus127
  - Switching Functions on and off127
  - Calling up Menu128
  - Confirming Selection128
  - Move the Cursor in Lists128
  - Call up the Last Menu Used129
  - Change of Operating Focus129
  - Changing Display for Driver Info. Status Line Requirement129
  - System Status Displays129
  - Selecting Content of the Driver Info. Status Line130
  - Adjust Settings131
- Pure Ride View131
  - Rev. Counter131
  - Switching Speed Limit Info on or off Requirement131
  - Adjusting Volume132
- General Settings132
  - Range132
  - Setting the Date132
  - Adjusting Brightness133
  - Set Date Format133
  - Setting Units of Measurement133
  - Switching GPS Synchronisation on or off133
- Bluetooth134
  - Pairing134
  - Resetting All Settings134
  - Short-Range Wireless Technology134
  - Connect Mobile Device135
  - Connect Rider's and Passenger's Helmet136
  - Deleting Connections136
- My Vehicle137
  - Start Screen137
  - On-Board Computer and Trip Computer138
  - Operating Instructions138
  - Scrolling through Menu Screens138
  - Service Requirements138
- Navigation140
- On-Board Computer140
  - Resetting On-Board Computer140
  - Resetting Trip Computer140
  - Entering Destination Address141
  - Precondition141
  - Selecting Destination from Favourites141
  - Selecting Destination from Recent Destinations141
  - Entering Special Destinations142
- Media142
  - Setting Route Criteria142
  - Switching Spoken Instructions on or off142
  - Control Music Playback143
- Telephone143
  - Telephone Calls143
  - Display License Information144
- Display Software Version144
  - Phone Calls with Multiple Participants144
  - Telephone Data144
  - Adjustment146
  - Adjusting Mirror Arm148
  - Adjusting Mirrors148
  - Headlight Adjustment for Right- or Left-Hand Traffic148
  - Headlight Beam Throw and Spring Preload148
  - Adjusting Clutch Lever149
  - Adjusting Headlight Beam Throw149
  - Adjusting Windscreen Requirement149
  - Adjusting Brake Lever150
  - Adjusting the Handbrake Lever While Riding150
- Brakes150
  - Relocated Brake Fluid Tank150
  - Adjusting Spring Preload for Rear Wheel151
- Damping151
- Spring Preload151
  - Spring Preload Setting and Spring-Strut Damping Setting Not Matched151
  - Adjusting the Damping Characteristic for Rear Wheel152
  - Riding154
  - Restricted Angle of Heel156
  - Rider's Equipment156
- Safety Instructions156
  - Handling Adversely Affected by Overloading and Imbalanced Loads157
  - Loading Correctly157
  - Exhaust Gases Adversely Affecting Health158
  - Maximum Speed with Knobbly Tyres or Winter Tyres158
  - Risk of Poisoning158
  - Speed158
  - Catalytic Converter159
  - Risk of Burn Injury159
  - Risk of Overheating159
  - Unburned Fuel in Catalytic Converter159
  - Always before Riding off160
- Regular Check160
  - Tampering160
  - When Load Status Changes160
  - Pre-Ride-Check161
  - Running161
  - Starting Engine161
  - Sufficient Gearbox Lubrication Only with Engine Is161
  - ABS Self-Diagnosis162
  - DTC Self-Diagnosis163
  - Brake Pads164
  - Engine164
- Running in164
  - Tyres164
  - Gear Shift Assistant Pro165
- Shifting Gear165
  - After Off-Roading166
  - Brakes166
- Off-Road Use166
- Spring Preload and Shock-Absorber Settings166
- Brakes167
  - Emergency Braking167
  - How Can Stopping Distance be Minimised?167
  - ABS Pro168
  - Descending Mountain Passes168
  - Physical Limits Applicable to Motorcycling168
  - Wet and Dirty Brakes168
  - Centre Stand169
- Parking Your Motorcycle169
  - Side Stand169
  - Use on Public Roads169
  - Centre Stand Retracts Due to Severe Movements170
  - Fuel Grade Requirement170
  - Poor Ground Underneath the Stand170
- Refuelling170
  - Escape of Fuel Due to Heat-Induced Expansion if Tank Is Overfilled172
  - Fuel Is Highly Flammable172
  - Wetting of Plastic Surfaces by Fuel173
  - Closing Fuel Filler Cap Emergency Release175
  - Opening Fuel Filler Cap Emergency Release175
- Securing Motorcycle for Transportation176
  - Trapping of Components176
  - Vehicle Topples to Side When Being Lifted on to Stand176
  - Engineering Details178
- Antilock Brake System (Abs)180
- General Notes180
  - How Does ABS Work?180
  - What Are the Effects of Surface Irregularities?180
  - Rear Wheel Lift181
  - Rear Wheel Lift Due to Severe Braking181
  - Special Situations181
  - What Is the Design Baseline for BMW Motorrad ABS?181
  - Brake System Not Regularly Serviced182
  - Evolution of ABS to ABS Pro182
  - Safety Reserves182
  - What Significance Devolves on Regular Servicing?182
  - ABS Intervention183
  - Advantages for the Rider183
  - How Does Traction Control Work?183
  - Exceptional Riding Conditions184
  - Risky Riding184
  - Causes for Excessive Slip at the Rear Wheel185
  - How Does Dynamic Engine Brake Control Work?185
  - Dynamic ESA Function186
  - Effect of Dynamic Engine Brake Control186
  - Possibilities for Adjustment Damping Modes186
- Riding Mode186
  - Abs187
  - Dtc187
  - Throttle Response187
  - Detection of Emergency Braking188
  - Driving Stability188
  - Dynamic Brake Control Function188
  - Mode Changes188
  - Behaviour in Emergency Braking189
  - Function189
- Tyre Pressure Control (Rdc)189
  - Pressure Adaptation190
  - Temperature Compensation190
  - Tyre Pressure Ranges190
  - Advantages191
- Gear Shift Assistant191
  - Shift Assistant Pro191
  - Downshifting192
  - Upshifting192
  - Maintenance194
- General Notes196
- Toolkit196
- Installing Front-Wheel Stand197
- Service Tool Kit197
  - Checking Engine Oil Level198
  - Installing Rear-Wheel Stand198
  - Misinterpretation of Oil Level Reading198
  - Vehicle Toppling Sideways198
- Brake System200
  - Checking Front Brake Pad Thickness200
  - Checking Operation of Brakes200
  - Topping up the Engine Oil200
  - Brake-Pad Thickness Less than Permissible Minimum201
  - Checking Rear Brake Pad Thickness201
  - Checking Brake-Fluid Level, Front Brakes202
  - Not Enough Brake Fluid in Fluid Reservoir, or Contaminants202
  - Checking Brake-Fluid Level, Rear Brakes203
  - Checking Operation of Clutch204
  - Checking the Clutch Play204
  - Adjusting Clutch Play205
  - Check Coolant Level205
  - Topping up Coolant206
  - Checking Tyre Pressures207
  - Tendency of Valve Inserts Installed Vertically207
- Tyres207
  - Checking Rims208
  - Checking Tyre Tread Depth208
- Wheel Rims208
  - Effect of Wheel Size on Chassis and Suspension Control Systems209
  - Removing Front Wheel209
  - Unwanted Inward Movement of the Brake Pads210
  - Use of Hard or Sharp-Edged Objects in Proximity to Component210
  - Installing Front Wheel211
  - Use of a Non-Standard Wheel211
  - Front Wheel Installed Wrong Way Round212
  - Improper Installation of the Quick-Release Axle212
  - Tightening Threaded Fasteners to Incorrect Tightening Torque212
  - Brake Pads Not Lying against the Brake Disc214
  - Removing Rear Wheel215
  - Installing Rear Wheel216
  - Inadequate Cleaning and Lubrication of the Drive Chain218
  - Lubricating Chain218
  - Adjusting Chain Tension219
  - Checking Chain Tension219
  - Checking Chain Wear Requirement220
  - Removing Air Filter221
  - Installing Air Filter222
- Lighting222
  - Replacing LED Light Sources222
  - Vehicle Overlooked in Traffic Due to Failure of Lights222
  - Installing Tank Cover223
  - Jump Starting223
  - Removing Tank Cover223
- Trim Panel Components223
  - Contact between Crocodile Clips of Jump Leads and Vehicle224
  - Excessive Current Flowing When the Motorcycle Is Jump-Started224
  - Jump-Starting with a Voltage Greater than 12 V224
- Battery225
  - Maintenance Instructions225
  - On-Board Electronics Draining Connected Battery225
  - Charging Battery that Is Connected to Vehicle Via Battery Terminals226
  - Charging Battery When Connected226
  - Recharging a Fully Discharged Battery Via Power Socket226
  - Unsuitable Chargers Connected to a Socket226
  - Battery Not Disconnected in Accordance with Correct Procedure227
  - Charging Battery When Disconnected227
  - Installing Battery227
  - Removing Battery227
  - Battery Not Connected in Accordance with Correct Procedure228
  - Jumpering of Blown Fuses228
  - Replacing Main Fuse228
  - Replacing Fuses229
  - Disengaging Diagnostic Connector230
  - Incorrect Procedure Followed When Loosening Diagnostic Connector230
  - Securing the Diagnostic Connector230
  - Accessories232
  - Automatic Shutdown234
- General Notes234
- Operating Electrical Accessories234
- Power Sockets234
  - Use of Other-Make Products234
  - Cable Routing235
  - Charge Current235
  - Connection of Electrical Devices235
- USB Charging Socket235
  - Adjusting Case Volume236
  - Closing Cases236
  - Open Cases236
  - Closure of Carrying Handle with Case Lock Latched237
  - Installing Cases237
  - Removing Cases237
  - Maximum Payload and Maximum Speed238
  - Adjusting the Topcase Volume239
  - Opening Topcase239
  - Closing Topcase240
  - Installing Topcase240
  - Removing the Topcase240
- Navigation System242
  - Securing Navigation Device242
  - Dust and Dirt on the Mount Cradle Contacts243
  - Operating Navigation System243
  - Removing Navigation Device and Installing Cover243
  - Long-Tilting Multi-Controller 1 to the Left and Right244
  - Pressing Bottom Section of MENU Rocker Button 2244
  - Short-Tilting Multi-Controller 1 to the Left and Right244
  - Turning Multi-Controller 1 up and down244
  - BMW Special Menu245
  - Mediaplayer245
  - My Motorcycle245
  - Indicator and Warning Messages246
  - Reserve Fuel Level Warning246
  - Special Functions246
  - Time and Date246
  - Screen Brightness247
  - Care248
- Care Products250
  - Use of Strongly Acidic or Strongly Alkaline Cleaning Agents250
  - Use of Unsuitable Cleaning and Care Products250
- Washing the Vehicle250
- Cleaning Easily Damaged Components251
  - Plastic Windscreens and Headlight Lenses251
  - Plastics251
  - Wet Brake Discs and Brake Pads251
- Care of Paintwork252
  - Chrome252
  - Radiator252
  - Rubber252
- Laying up Motorcycle253
- Paintwork Preservation253
- Restoring Motorcycle to Use253
- Troubleshooting Chart256
- Screw Connections258
- Engine Oil260
- Fuel260
- Engine261
- Clutch262
- Final Drive262
- Transmission262
- Chassis and Suspension263
- Frame263
- Brakes264
- Wheels and Tyres264
- Electrical System265
- Dimensions267
- Performance Figure268
- Weights268
- Service270
- Reporting Safety-Relevant Defects272
- Bmw Motorrad Service273
- Bmw Motorrad Service History273
- Bmw Motorrad Mobility Services274
- Maintenance Work274
- Maintenance Schedule276
- BMW Service Standard Scope277
- Maintenance Confirmations277
- Service Confirmations291
- Index340
- Important Data for Refuelling348

Brand	BMW
Model	F 750 GS
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English

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