Charging Battery When Connected; Charging Battery That Is Connected To Vehicle Via Battery Terminals; Unsuitable Chargers Connected To A Socket; Recharging A Fully Discharged Battery Via Power Socket - BMW F 750 GS Rider's Manual

220 MAINTENANCE
Charging battery when
connected
Disconnect devices plugged
into the sockets.
ATTENTION
Charging the battery that is
connected to the vehicle via
the battery terminals
Damage to the on-board
electronics
Disconnect the battery at
the battery terminals before
charging.
ATTENTION
Unsuitable chargers connec-
ted to a socket
Damage to charger and
vehicle electronics
Use suitable BMW chargers.
The suitable charger is avail-
able from your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
ATTENTION
Recharging a fully dis-
charged battery via the
power socket or extra
socket
Damage to the vehicle elec-
tronics
If a battery has discharged
to the extent that it is com-
pletely flat (battery voltage
less than 12 V, indicator
lights and multifunction
display remain off when the
ignition is switched on) al-
ways charge the disconnec-
ted battery with the charger
connected directly to the
battery terminals.
With the battery connected to
the vehicle's on-board elec-
trical system, charge via the
power socket.
The motorcycle's on-
board electronics know
when the battery is fully
charged. The on-board socket
is switched off when this
happens.
Comply with the operating
instructions of the charger.
If you are unable to
charge the battery
through the on-board socket,
you may be using a charger