BMW R nineT 2019, Rider'S Manual, Page: 119 / 206

Unclip the cover 1 at the bot-
tom ( arrow ) and remove to-
wards the top.
In a first step, connect the pos-
itive battery connection point
1
to the positive terminal of the
second battery using the red
jump lead.
Use the black jump lead to
connect the screw-on ter-
minal
2 on your own vehicle
with the negative terminal of
the second battery.
Run the engine of the donor
vehicle during jump-starting.
Start the engine of the vehicle
with the discharged battery
in the usual way; if the en-
gine does not start, wait a few
minutes before repeating the
attempt in order to protect the
starter motor and the donor
battery.
Allow both engines to idle for a
few minutes before disconnect-
ing the jump leads.
Disconnect the jump lead from
the screw-on terminal
2 first
before you disconnect it from
the positive battery connection
point
1 .
NOTICE
Do not use proprietary start-as-
sist sprays or other products to
start the engine.
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.
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