Maintenance Fundamentals

Battery for Motor

If you use the batteries for motor for an extended time, their capacitance will steadily degrade. Therefore, the mileage becomes shorter compared to when you started using your vehicle as when it was new.

If the batteries for motor fall less than a certain capacitance, the inspect battery for motor indicator comes on.

What to do in an emergency

If any of the following occur, immediately see your doctor.

  • Electrolyte splashes into your eyes:
  • Wash your eyes repeatedly with cool water for at least 15 minutes. Using water under pressure can damage your eyes.
  • Electrolyte splashes onto your skin:
  • Remove affected clothing and wash your skin thoroughly using water.
  • Electrolyte splashes into your mouth:
  • Rinse mouth thoroughly with water, and do not swallow.
  • 3WARNING

    The batteries for motor contain combustible organic solvents as an electrolyte solution.
    Mistakenly handling the batteries for motor may result in burns or serious injuries.


  • Keep the batteries for motor away from sparks, open flames, and heat sources that cause high temperatures.
  • Keep the batteries for motor out of the reach of children.
  • Do not disassemble or modify the batteries for motor.
  • Do not subject the batteries for motor to excessive physical shock.
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