BMW F 700 GS User Manual

Battery
with alarm system (DWA)
OE
When does the battery
have to be changed?
The batteries in the remote con-
trol are due to be changed after
approximately 2-3 years. You can
tell that the battery is weak if the
LED does not light up or lights
up only briefly when a button is
pressed.
Changing battery
Remove screw 1 and remove
bottom part of housing 2.
Slide old battery 3 forward
from under retainer 4.
ATTENTION
Batteries unsuitable or not
inserted in compliance with
correct procedure.
Component damage
Use only the specified type of
battery (see "Technical Data").
When inserting the battery,
always make sure polarity is
correct.
Slip the new battery into posi-
tion, making sure that the pos-
itive terminal of the battery is
facing up.
Position the bottom part of the
housing at projection 5 of the
front edge and close the hous-
ing, noting two guide pins 6.
Install the screw.
The LED on the remote con-
trol lights up, indicating that the
remote control has to be activ-
ated.
To activate the remote con-
trol, make sure that it is within
range of the receiver and press
button 1 twice.
LED 2 starts flashing and then
goes out after a few seconds.
The remote control is again
ready for use.
5
70
z Anti-theft alarm DWA

BMW F 700 GS Specifications

General

Displacement	798 cc
Power	75 hp (55 kW) at 7, 300 rpm
Torque	77 Nm (57 lb-ft) at 5, 300 rpm
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection
ABS	Standard
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, in-line two-cylinder
Transmission	6-speed
Seat Height	820 mm (32.3 in)
Fuel Capacity	16 liters (4.2 gal)
Weight	209 kg
Front Suspension	Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension	Cast aluminum dual swing arm
Front Brake	300 mm
Rear Brake	Single disc, 265 mm