BMW R 1200RS 2016 Rider's Manual page 144

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ATTENTION
Charging a fully discharged
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battery via the power socket
or additional onboard socket
Damage to the motorcycle's
electronics
Always charge a fully
discharged battery (battery
voltage below 9 V; with
the ignition switched on,
the indicator lights and the
multifunction display remain
z
off) directly at the poles of the
disconnected battery.
ATTENTION
Unsuitable chargers con-
nected to the power socket
Damage to charger and vehicle
electronics
Use suitable BMW chargers.
The correct charger is avail-
able through your authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Charge disconnected battery
via onboard socket.
NOTICE
The motorcycle's onboard elec-
tronics know when the battery
is fully charged. The onboard
socket is switched off when this
happens.
Comply with operating instruc-
tions of charger.
NOTICE
If you are unable to charge the
battery via the onboard socket,
you may be using a charger that
is not compatible with your mo-
torcycle's electronics. In this
case, charge the battery directly
from the terminals of the battery
disconnected from the vehicle.
Charging disconnected
battery
Charge battery using a suitable
charger.
Comply with operating instruc-
tions of charger.
Once battery is fully charged,
disconnect charger's terminal
clips from battery terminals.
NOTICE
In the case of longer periods
when the motorcycle is not be-
ing used, the battery must be
recharged regularly. See the
instructions for caring for your
battery. Always fully recharge
the battery before returning it to
use.