BMW C400GT - Rider's Manual > Radio-operated key outside reception range

• with Keyless Ride OE

General warning light lights up yellow.

Remote key not in range. Do not stop engine. No engine restart possible.

Possible cause: Communication between the key fob transmitter and the engine electronics is disrupted.

• Check the battery in the key fob transmitter.
• with Keyless Ride OE
• Replacing the battery of the key fob transmitter.
• Use reserve key for further driving.
• with Keyless Ride OE
• Battery of the key fob transmitter is empty or the key fob transmitter is lost.
• Should the Check Control dialog appear while riding, keep calm. You can continue driving; the engine will not turn off.
• Have the defective key fob transmitter replaced by an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Replacing the battery of the key fob transmitter

General warning light lights up yellow.

Remote key battery at 50%. No functional limitation.

Remote key battery low. Limited central locking function. Change battery.

Possible cause:

• The battery for the key fob transmitter is no longer charged to full capacity.

  Operation of the key fob transmitter is only ensured for a limited time.

• with Keyless Ride OE
• Replacing the battery of the key fob transmitter.

Vehicle voltage too low

General warning light lights up yellow.

is displayed in yellow.

Vehicle voltage low.

Switch off unneeded consumers.

WARNING Failure of vehicle systems

Accident hazard

• Do not continue riding.

The battery is not being charged.

If the journey is continued, the vehicle electronics will discharge the battery.

NOTICE If the 12 V battery is installed incorrectly, or if the terminals are swapped (e.g. when jump-starting), the fuse for the alternator regulator may blow.

Possible cause: Alternator or alternator drive faulty.

• Have the malfunction corrected as soon as possible at an authorized service facility, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad Retailer.

Vehicle voltage critical

General warning light shows red.

is displayed in red.

Vehicle voltage critical! Consumers were switched off Check battery condition.

WARNING Failure of vehicle systems

Accident hazard

• Do not continue riding.

The battery is not being charged.

If the journey is continued, the vehicle electronics will discharge the battery.

NOTICE If the 12 V battery is installed incorrectly, or if the terminals are swapped (e.g. when jump-starting), the fuse for the alternator regulator may blow.

Possible cause: Alternator or alternator drive faulty.

• Have the malfunction corrected as soon as possible at an authorized service facility, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad Retailer.

Light source defect

General warning light lights up yellow.

The faulty light source is displayed:

High beam faulty!

Turn indicator front left faulty! or Turn indicator front right faulty!

Low beam faulty!

Front parking lamp faulty!

Daytime running light faulty!

Tail light faulty!

Brake light faulty!

Rear left turn signal faulty! or Rear right turn signal faulty!

• Have checked by a specialist workshop.

WARNING Overlooking the vehicle in traffic due to a defective light source on the vehicle

Safety risk

• Replace defective bulbs as soon as possible; it is best always to carry a complete set of spare bulbs on the motorcycle.

Possible cause: Multiple front and rear lights are faulty.

• Please read the fault description provided earlier in these instructions.

Anti-theft alarm battery low charge

• with anti-theft alarm system (DWA) OE

Anti-theft alarm batt. capacity low.

No limitations. Arrange an appointment at a specialist workshop.

NOTICE This fault message is only shown for a short time immediately following the Pre-Ride-Check.

Possible cause: The anti-theft alarm battery no longer has its full capacity. The operation of the anti-theft alarm system is only ensured for a limited time when the vehicle battery is disconnected.

• Contact an authorized service facility, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Anti-theft alarm system battery discharged

• with anti-theft alarm system (DWA) OE

General warning light lights up yellow.

Anti-theft alarm battery discharged. No independent alarm. Arrange an appointment at a specialist workshop.

NOTICE This fault message is only shown for a short time immediately following the Pre-Ride-Check.

Possible cause: The anti-theft alarm battery no longer has its full capacity. The operation of the anti-theft alarm system is only ensured for a limited time when the vehicle battery is disconnected.

• Contact an authorized service facility, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Electronic oil level check

The electronic oil-level check evaluates the oil level in the engine with OK or Low!

The conditions required for using the electronic oil level check are as follows:

• Engine at normal operating temperature.
• Engine idling for at least ten seconds.
• Side stand retracted.
• Motorcycle standing vertically on level surface.

If the stated conditions are not met, no oil level measurement is possible. Dashes are displayed instead of the information.

Low engine oil level

Oil level too low! Check oil level.

Possible cause: The electronic oil level sensor has detected that the engine's oil level is too low. Check the engine oil level with the dipstick the next time you stop to refuel:

• Checking the engine oil level

If oil level is too low:

• Top up engine oil.

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