Jump-Starting; Battery - BMW C 650 GT Rider's Manual

Jump-starting

The wires leading to the
power socket do not have
a load-capacity rating adequate
for jump-starting the Scooter.
Excessively high current can lead
to a cable fire or damage to the
vehicle electronics.
Do not use the onboard socket
to jump-start the engine of the
Scooter.
A short-circuit can result
if the crocodile clips of
the jump leads are accidentally
brought into contact with the
motorcycle.
Use only jump leads fitted with
fully insulated crocodile clips at
both ends.
Jump-starting with a donor-
battery voltage higher than
12 V can damage the motorcycle
electronics.
The battery of the donor vehicle
must have a voltage of 12 V.
Make sure ground is level and
firm and place Scooter on its
center stand.
Removing right-hand side
panel.
Begin by connecting one end
of red jumper cable to positive
terminal of your vehicle and
other end to positive battery
terminal of other vehicle.
Begin by connecting one end
of black jumper cable to neg-
ative terminal of your vehicle
with a suitable grounding point
or to negative battery terminal
of other vehicle.
Allow the engine on the sup-
port vehicle to run while jump-
starting.
Start engine of vehicle with dis-
charged battery in usual way; if
engine refuses to start, wait a
few minutes before repeating
attempt to protect starter and
supporting battery.
Allow both engines to run for
several minutes before discon-
necting jumper cables.
First disconnect jumper ca-
ble from negative terminal or
ground support point, then
from positive terminal or bat-
tery support point.
To start the engine, do not
use start sprays or similar
items.
Installing side panel (

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:
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