ASC self-diagnosis
The self-diagnosis routine checks
whether the BMW Motorrad ASC
is ready for operation. The self-
diagnosis routine runs automat-
ically when you switch on the
ignition.
Phase 1
Check on system components
monitored by the diagnostic
system while vehicle is parked.
flashes slowly.
Phase 2
Checking the diagnosable sys-
tem components while the mo-
torcycle is moving.
flashes slowly.
ASC self-diagnosis
completed
ASC warning lamp goes out.
Watch all warning and indicator
lamps on the display.
ASC self-diagnosis rou-
tine not completed
ASC is not available because
the self-diagnosis routine was
not completed. (The motor-
cycle must reach a specified
minimum speed before the
system can check operation of
the wheel sensors: min 3 mph
(min 5 km/h))
If an ASC error is indicated fol-
lowing completion of the ASC
self-diagnosis routine:
It remains possible to continue
riding. It must be noted that
the ASC function is not avail-
able.
Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible at an au-
thorized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Running in
Engine
While running in the motorcy-
cle, vary the throttle opening
and engine-speed range fre-
quently; avoid driving for long
periods at a constant speed.
Try to do most of your rid-
ing during this initial period on
twisting, fairly hilly roads, avoid-
ing high-speed main roads and
highways if possible.
Observe the engine run-in
speeds.
Engine break-in speeds
<5000 min
-1
(Odometer read-
ing 0...621 miles (0...1000 km))
no full throttle (Odometer
reading 0...621 miles
(0...1000 km))
5
95
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Riding
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