Battery - BMW G 650 GS Sertão Rider's Manual

Mount the small heat protec-
tion mat 3 with the aluminum
side facing outward and fas-
ten it with the rubber tension-
ing strap 2.
Fold the large heat protection
mat 1 on the battery.
Installing center fairing panel
( 94).
Installing seat ( 39).

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
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.
If the battery is not discon-
nected, the onboard elec-
tronics (clock etc.) will drain the
battery. This can cause the bat-
tery to run flat. If this happens,
warranty claims will not be ac-
cepted.
During driving breaks of more
than 4 weeks, a trickle-charger
should be connected to the

battery.

Charging connected
battery
Charging the connected
battery directly at the bat-
tery terminals can damage the
motorcycle electronics.
To charge the battery via the
battery terminals, disconnect the
battery first.
If the multifunction display
and indicator lamps fail to
light up when you switch on the
ignition, the battery is completely
discharged (battery voltage be-
low 9 V). Attempts to recharge
a completely discharged bat-
tery through the onboard power
socket can damage the motorcy-
cle's electronic systems.
Always charge a completely
drained battery directly at the
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