Battery - BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2015 Rider's Manual

Battery

Maintenance instructions
Correct upkeep, recharging and
storage will prolong the life of
the battery and are essential for
recognition of warranty claims.
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
ATTENTION
Discharging of the connected
battery by the vehicle elec-
tronics (e.g. clock).
Total discharge of battery leading
to a rejection of warranty claims.
During riding breaks of more
than 4 weeks, connect a
trickle-charger to the battery.
NOTICE
BMW Motorrad has developed a
trickle-charger specially designed
for compatibility with the elec-
tronics of your motorcycle. Using
this charger, you can keep the
battery charged during long pe-
riods when the motorcycle is not
being used without having to dis-
connect the battery from the mo-
torcycle's onboard systems. Ad-
ditional information is available at
your authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Charging connected

battery

Remove devices connected to
onboard power sockets.
ATTENTION
Charging of the connected
battery on the battery termi-
nals.
Damage to the motorcycle's
electronics.
Disconnect the battery be-
fore charging on the battery
terminals.
ATTENTION
Charge a fully discharged
battery via the power socket
or additional 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
off) directly at the poles of the
disconnected battery.
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