BMW G310GS - Owner's Manual > Ignition

Keys

You receive 2 vehicle keys.

Ignition switch/steering lock, fuel filler cap lock and seat lock are all operated with the same key.

Lock the handlebars

ATTENTION Handlebars turned in wrong direction when motorcycle propped on side stand

Risk of damage to parts if vehicle topples

• On level ground, always turn the handlebars to the left to set the steering lock.
• In all other cases it is the lie of the ground that determines the direction in which the handlebars should be turned.

 

• If the camber of the roadway permits, turn the handlebars all the way to the left.

• Insert the ignition key 1 into the steering lock and turn it to the LOCK position while moving the handlebars slightly.
  • Ignition, lights and all function circuits are switched off.
  • Handlebars are locked.
  • Vehicle key can be removed.

Switching on ignition

• Insert the ignition key 1 into the ignition steering lock and turn to the ON position.
  • Side lights, low-beam headlight and all function circuits are switched on.
  • Engine can be started.
  • Pre-Ride-Check is performed.
  • ABS self-diagnosis is performed.

Switching off ignition

• Turn the ignition key 1 to the OFF position.
  • Handlebars (steering lock) are not locked.
  • Vehicle key can be removed.

Emergency off switch (kill switch)

A = Operation mode

B = Emergency-off (engine is switched off)

Emergency-off or operation mode

WARNING Operation of the kill switch while riding

Risk of fall due to rear wheel locking

• Do not operate the kill switch when riding.

• Push the emergency-off switch 1 forwards to switch off the engine quickly and easily.
• Push the emergency-off switch 1 back to start the engine.

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