Jump-Starting - BMW 2012 R 1200 GS Rider's Manual

Position tank cover and install
two screws 5.
Press side panel into bracket in
area 3.
Install two screws 2.
Install screw 1.
Press side cover 1 into two
mounts.
Installing driver's seat (

Jump-starting

The wires leading to the
power socket do not have
a load-capacity rating adequate
for jump-starting the engine. Ex-
cessively high current can lead
to a cable fire or damage to the
motorcycle electronics.
Do not use the onboard socket
to jump-start the engine of the
motorcycle.
A short-circuit can result
if the crocodile clips of
the jump leads are accidentally
brought into contact with the
motorcycle.
Use only jump leads fitted with
fully insulated crocodile clips at
both ends.
Jump-starting with a donor-
battery voltage higher than
12 V can damage the motorcycle
electronics.
61).
The battery of the donor vehicle
must have a voltage of 12 V.
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Removing driver's seat (
When jump-starting the engine,
do not disconnect the battery
from the onboard electrical sys-
tem.
8
121
z
61).