Battery - BMW 2012 R 1200 GS Rider's Manual

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Remove protective cap 1 from
positive battery terminal.
First connect positive terminal
of drained battery to positive
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terminal of charging battery
with red jumper cable (positive
terminal on this vehicle: Posi-
tion 2).
Connect black jumper cable
to negative terminal of charg-
ing battery and then to nega-
tive terminal of drained battery
(negative terminal on this vehi-
cle: Position 3).
As an alternative to the
negative battery terminal,
the spring strut bolt can also be
used.
Run engine of donor vehicle
during jump-starting.
Start engine of the vehicle with
discharged battery in usual
way; if engine does not start,
wait a few minutes before re-
peating attempt in order to pro-
tect starter motor and donor

battery.

Allow both engines to idle for a
few minutes before disconnect-
ing jump leads.
Disconnect jump lead from
negative terminals first, then
disconnect second lead from
positive terminals.
Place protective cover back
onto positive battery terminal.
To start the engine, do not
use start sprays or similar
items.
Installing driver's seat (

Battery

Maintenance instructions
Correct upkeep, recharging and
storage will prolong the life of
the battery and are essential if
warranty claims are to be consid-
ered.
Compliance with the points be-
low is important in order to maxi-
mize battery life:
Keep the surface of the battery
clean and dry
Do not open the battery
Do not top up with water
Be sure to read and comply
with the instructions for charg-
ing the battery on the following
pages
Do not turn the battery upside
down
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