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ATTENTION
Charging the battery that is
connected to the vehicle via
the battery terminals
Damage to the on-board elec-
tronics
Disconnect the battery at
the battery terminals before
charging.
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ATTENTION
Charging a fully discharged
battery via the socket or the
extra socket
Damage to the on-board elec-
tronics
If a battery has discharged to
the extent that it is completely
flat (battery voltage less than
9 V, status-indicator lights and
multifunction display remain off
when the ignition is switched
on) it has to be disconnec-
ted from the on-board cir-
cuits and re-charged with the
charger connected directly to
the battery posts.
ATTENTION
Unsuitable chargers connec-
ted to a socket
Damage to charger and vehicle
electronics
Use suitable BMW chargers.
The suitable charger is
available from your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Charge via the charging socket,
with the battery connected
to the motorcycle's on-board
electrical system.
NOTICE
The motorcycle's on-board elec-
tronics know when the battery
is fully charged. The on-board
socket is switched off when this
happens.
Comply with the operating in-
structions of the charger.
NOTICE
If you are unable to charge the
battery through the on-board
socket, you may be using a char-
ger that is not compatible with
your motorcycle's electronics. If
this happens, charge the battery
directly at the terminals of the
battery that is disconnected from
the vehicle.
Charging battery when
disconnected
Charge the battery using a
suitable charger.
Comply with the operating in-
structions of the charger.
Once the battery is fully
charged, disconnect the
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