BMW R 1200 GS 2003, Rider'S Manual

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Jump starting
Jump starting
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Attention:
Do not attempt to jump-start
the motorcycle using the on-
board socket.
Risk of fire
The wires leading to the power
socket do not have a load-ca-
pacity rating adequate for jump-
starting the engine.
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Attention:
If you switch on the ignition and
the telltale lights fail to light up,
the battery is completely flat. In
this case, do not attempt to
jump-start the motorcycle: re-
charge the battery instead.
Risk of damaging the control
units.
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Note:
Do not use proprietary start-
assist sprays or other products
to start the engine. If the motor-
cycle’s battery charge level is
low, you can start the engine of
your motorcycle with the aid of
another vehicle’s 12 V battery
and two jump leads. By the
same token, you can jump start
another motorcycle. Use only
jump leads fitted with fully insu-
lated crocodile clips at both
ends.