Battery; Maintenance Instructions - BMW 2012 G 650 GS Sertao Rider's Manual

lead from the positive termi-
nals.
To start the engine, do not
use start sprays or similar
items.
Attach cover panel 1 of the
positive battery terminal.
Installing center fairing panel
( 92).
Installing seat ( 39).

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
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
If the battery is not discon-
nected, the onboard elec-
tronics (clock etc.) will drain the
battery. This can cause the bat-
tery to run flat. If this happens,
warranty claims will not be ac-
cepted.
During driving breaks of more
than 4 weeks, a trickle-charger
should be connected to the

battery.

Charging connected
battery
Charging the connected
battery directly at the bat-
tery terminals can damage the
motorcycle electronics.
To charge the battery via the
battery terminals, disconnect the
battery first.
If you switch on the igni-
tion and the multifunction
display and indicator lights fail
to light up, the battery is com-
pletely flat (battery voltage be-
low 9 V). Attempting to charge a
completely flat battery via the on-
board socket can cause damage
to the motorcycle's electronics.
Always charge a completely
drained battery directly at the
terminals of the disconnected
battery.
Only charge connected battery
via onboard socket.
Comply with operating instruc-
tions of charger.
Charging disconnected
battery
Charge battery using a suitable
charger.
Comply with operating instruc-
tions of charger.
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