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

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workshop, preferably an author-
8
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Replace LED headlights
160
with LED headlight
LED headlights can only be
replaced as a complete unit.
Consult a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Replacing LED auxiliary
headlights
z
with LED auxiliary headlights
The LED auxiliary headlights can
only be replaced as a unit; it is
not possible to replace individual
LEDs.
Consult a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.

Jump-starting

CAUTION
Touching live parts of the ig-
OE
nition system when the en-
gine is running
Electric shock
Do not touch parts of the igni-
tion system when the engine is
running.
ATTENTION
OA
Excessive current flowing
when the motorcycle is
jump-started
Wiring smoulders/ignites or dam-
age to the on-board electronics
If the motorcycle has to be
jump-started connect the leads
to the battery terminals; never
attempt to jump-start the en-
gine by connecting leads to the
on-board socket.
ATTENTION
Contact between crocodile
clips of jump leads and
vehicle
Risk of short-circuit
Use jump leads fitted with fully
insulated crocodile clips at both
ends.
ATTENTION
Jump-starting with a voltage
greater than 12 V
Damage to the on-board elec-
tronics
Make sure that the battery of
the donor vehicle has a voltage
rating of 12 V.
Place the motorcycle on its
stand on firm, even ground.
Removing battery cover
(
163).
When jump-starting the engine,
do not disconnect the battery

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