BMW R 1200GS Rider's Manual page 144

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to disconnect the battery from
7
the motorcycle's on-board sys-
tems. You can obtain additional
142
information from your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Charge battery when
connected
ATTENTION
Charging connected battery
via the battery terminals.
Damage to the on-board elec-
z
tronics.
Disconnect the battery at
the battery terminals before
charging.
ATTENTION
Charging a fully discharged
battery via the on-board
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 battery chargers
connected to an on-board
socket.
Damage to charger and to frame
and suspension 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, disconnect the bat-
tery from the on-board systems
and connect the charger directly
to the battery.

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