BMW R 1200 GS 2014, Rider'S Manual

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Jump-starting
The wires leading to the
power socket do not have
a load-capacity rating adequate
for jump-starting the engine. Ex-
cessively high current can lead
to a cable fire or damage to the
vehicle electronics.
Do not use the socket to
jump-start the engine of the
motorcycle.
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.
Park the motorcycle, ensuring
that the support surface is firm
and level.
Remove battery cover (
132).
Do not disconnect the battery
from the onboard electrical sys-
tem when jump-starting the
engine.
Remove the protective cap 1 .
Begin by connecting one end
of the red jumper cable to the
positive terminal
2 on the dis-
charged battery and the other
end to the positive terminal of
the donor battery.
If the 12 V battery is in-
stalled incorrectly, or if the
terminals are interchanged (dur-
ing jump-starting, etc.), the fuse
for the voltage regulator may
burn through.
Connect the black jumper ca-
ble to negative terminal on
the donor battery and then to
negative terminal
3 of the dis-
charged battery.
Run engine of donor vehicle
during jump-starting procedure.
Start engine of the vehicle with
discharged battery in usual
way; if engine does not start,
wait a few minutes before re-
peating the attempt in order to
protect the starter motor and
donor battery.
Allow both engines to idle for a
few minutes before disconnect-
ing jumper cables.
Disconnect jumper lead from
negative terminal first, then
from positive terminal.
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