Battery - BMW S 1000XR Rider's Manual

The battery of the donor mo-
torcycle must have a voltage of
12 V.
Do not disconnect battery from
onboard electrical system for
jump-starting procedure.
Removing seat ( 58).
Allow engine on support mo-
torcycle to run while jump-
starting.
Begin by clamping one end of
the red jumper cable to the
positive terminal of the dis-
charged battery and clamping
the other end to the positive
terminal of the donor battery.
Then clamp one end of the
black jumper cable to the
donor battery's negative
terminal while connecting
the other end to discharged
battery's negative terminal.
Start engine of vehicle with dis-
charged battery in usual way;
if engine does not start, wait
a few minutes before repeat-
ing attempt in order to protect
starter motor and donor bat-
tery.
Allow both engines to idle for a
few minutes before disconnect-
ing jumper cables.
Disconnect jumper cable from
negative terminals first, then
disconnect second cable from
positive terminals.
Install seat ( 58).

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-
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