Battery - BMW Motorrad R 18 Rider's Manual

142 MAINTENANCE
Disconnect the jump lead
from remote ground ter-
minal 3 first, then disconnect
the second jump lead from
remote positive terminal 1.
Install protective cap 2.

BATTERY

Maintenance instructions
Correct upkeep, recharging and
storage will prolong the life of
the battery and are essential if
warranty claims are to be con-
sidered.
Compliance with the points
below is important in order to
maximise battery life:
Keep the surface of the bat-
tery clean and dry.
Follow the loading
instructions on the following
pages.
Do not turn the battery upside
down.
BMW Motorrad has de-
veloped a float charger
specially designed for com-
patibility with the electron-
ics of your motorcycle. Using
this charger, the battery can be
kept charged during long peri-
ods of disuse, without having
to be disconnected from the
vehicle's on-board systems. For
more information, consult an
authorised BMW Motorrad re-
tailer.
Recharging connected battery
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.
Disconnect devices plugged
into the socket.
Comply with the operating
instructions of the charger.
Charge the battery connected
to the vehicle's on-board elec-
trical system via the socket.
The motorcycle's on-
board electronics know
when the battery is fully
charged. The on-board socket
is switched off when this
happens.
If you are unable to
charge the battery
through the on-board socket,
you may be using a charger
that is not compatible with
your motorcycle's electronics. If
this happens, charge the bat-
tery directly at the terminals of