BMW Motorrad F 900 XR, Rider'S Manual

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for compatibility with the elec-
tronics of your motorcycle. Using
this charger, you can keep the
battery charged during long pe-
riods when the motorcycle is not
being used without having to dis-
connect the battery from the mo-
torcycle's onboard systems. Ad-
ditional information is available at
your authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Charging connected
battery
Remove devices connected to
onboard power sockets.
ATTENTION
Charging the battery con-
nected to the vehicle using
the battery terminals
Damage to the motorcycle's
electronics
Disconnect the battery be-
fore charging on the battery
terminals.
ATTENTION
Unsuitable chargers con-
nected to the power socket
Damage to charger and vehicle
electronics
Use suitable BMW chargers.
The correct charger is avail-
able through your authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
ATTENTION
A fully discharged battery
must be charged via a power
socket or extra socket.
Damage to vehicle electronics
A fully discharged battery (bat-
tery voltage less than 12 V, in-
dicator lights and multifunction
display remain off when ignition
is switched on) must always be
charged directly at the poles of
the
disconnected battery.
Charge disconnected battery
via onboard socket.
NOTICE
The motorcycle's onboard elec-
tronics know when the battery
is fully charged. The onboard
socket is switched off when this
happens.
Comply with operating instruc-
tions of charger.
NOTICE
If you are unable to charge the
battery via the onboard socket,
you may be using a charger that
is not compatible with your mo-
torcycle's electronics. In this
case, charge the battery directly
from the terminals of the battery
disconnected from the vehicle.
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