BMW Motorrad K 1600 B Grand America, Rider'S Manual

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remain out of use for more
than four weeks.
NOTICE
BMW Motorrad has developed a
float charger specially designed
for compatibility with the elec-
tronics of your motorcycle. Us-
ing this charger, you can keep
the battery charged during long
periods of disuse, without having
to disconnect the battery from
the motorcycle's on-board sys-
tems. You can obtain additional
information from your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Charging battery when
connected
ATTENTION
Charging the battery that is
connected to the vehicle via
the battery terminals
Damage to the on-board elec-
tronics
Disconnect the battery at
the battery terminals before
charging.
ATTENTION
Recharging a fully
discharged battery via the
power socket or extra socket
Damage to the vehicle electron-
ics
If a battery has discharged to
the extent that it is completely
flat (battery voltage less than
12 V, indicator lights and mul-
tifunction display remain off
when the ignition is switched
on) always charge the
discon-
nected battery with the char-
ger connected directly to the
battery terminals.
ATTENTION
Unsuitable chargers connec-
ted to a socket
Damage to charger and vehicle
electronics
Use suitable BMW chargers.
The suitable charger is
available from your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
With the battery connected to
the vehicle's on-board electrical
system, charge via the power
socket.
NOTICE
The motorcycle's on-board elec-
tronics know when the battery
is fully charged. The on-board
socket is switched off when this
happens.
Comply with the operating in-
structions of the charger.
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