BMW G310GS - Owner's Manual > Starting

Start engine

• Switch on the ignition.
  • Pre-Ride-Check is performed.
  • ABS self-diagnosis is performed.
• Shift to idle.

Idle mode indicator light lights up.

Idle mode appears on the display.

• Alternative: If a gear is engaged, pull the clutch.

NOTICE You cannot start the motorcycle with the side stand extended and a gear engaged. The engine will switch itself off if you start it with the gearbox in neutral and then engage a gear before retracting the side stand.

NOTICE If the throttle grip is operated too vigorously, the engine will not start or the current to the starter motor will be interrupted. Hold the throttle grip closed or only operate it gently.

• Set the emergency-off switch 1 to Operation.

Switch is in operation mode.

• Press starter button 2.

• The engine starts.
• Consult the troubleshooting chart below if the engine refuses to start.

Pre-Ride-Check

The instrument cluster runs a test of the warning and indicator lights and the display, known as the Pre-Ride-Check, after the ignition has been switched on.

The test is aborted if you start the engine before it completes.

Phase 1

"General" warning light 1 lights up red.

The indicator lights 2 light up.

The last active display 3 is shown on the screen.

The rpm redline warning 4 lights up.

The warning lights 5 light up.

Phase 2

"General" warning light 1 changes from red to yellow.

Phase 3

The warning and indicator lights and the rpm redline warning go out, or they assume operational status.

The malfunction indicator lamp only goes out after 15 seconds.

If servicing is due, this is shown briefly on the screen.

If one of the warning or indicator lights does not light up:

WARNING Faulty warning lights

No indication of malfunctions

• Check all the telltale and warning lights.

 

• Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

ABS self-diagnosis

BMW Motorrad Integral ABS performs self-diagnosis to ensure its operability. Self-diagnosis starts automatically when you switch on the ignition.

Phase 1

• Test of the diagnosis-compatible system components with the vehicle at a standstill

  ABS telltale and warning light flashes.

Phase 2

• Test of the wheel-speed sensors as the vehicle pulls away from rest.

ABS telltale and warning light flashes.

ABS self-diagnosis completed

• The ABS warning light goes out.

If an indicator showing an ABS fault appears when ABS self-diagnosis completes:

• You can continue to ride. Bear in mind that neither the ABS function nor the integral braking function is available.
• Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

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