BMW C 650 GT Rider's Manual page 109

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
terminals of the disconnected
battery.
Only charge connected battery
via additional onboard socket.
The additional onboard socket
is only available as OA.
Comply with operating instruc-
tions of charger.
Charging disconnected
battery
Charge battery using a suitable
charger.
Comply with operating instruc-
tions of charger.
Once battery is fully charged,
disconnect charger's terminal
clips from battery terminals.
In the case of longer peri-
ods when the motorcycle is
not being used, the battery must
be recharged regularly. See the
instructions for caring for your
battery. Always fully recharge
the battery before returning it to
use.
Removing battery
Switch off ignition.
OE
with anti-theft alarm
Switch off anti-theft alarm if
necessary.
Removing right-hand side
panel.
An incorrect disconnection
sequence increase the risk
of short-circuiting.
Always observe the proper
sequence.
Remove negative cable 1 first.
Then remove positive cable 2.
Remove screw 3 and take off
retaining hoop.
Remove battery from holder.
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