BMW R 1200 RT, Rider'S Manual

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Battery
Maintenance instructions
Correct upkeep, recharging and
storage will prolong the life of
the battery and are essential if
warranty claims are to be con-
sidered.
Compliance with the points be-
low is important in order to max-
imise battery life:
Keep the surface of the battery
clean and dry
Do not open the battery
Do not top up with water
Be sure to read and comply
with the instructions for char-
ging the battery on the follow-
ing pages
Do not turn the battery upside
down.
ATTENTION
On-board electronics (e.g.
clock) draining connected
battery.
Battery is deep-discharged; this
voids the guarantee.
Connect a float charger to the
battery if the motorcycle is to
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.
Charge battery when
connected
ATTENTION
Charging connected battery
via the battery terminals.
Damage to the on-board elec-
tronics.
Disconnect the battery at
the battery terminals before
charging.
ATTENTION
Charging a fully discharged
battery via the on-board
socket or the extra socket.
Damage to the on-board elec-
tronics.
If a battery has discharged to
the extent that it is completely
flat (battery voltage less than
9 V, status-indicator lights and
multifunction display remain off
when the ignition is switched
on)
it has to be disconnec-
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