CHARGING THE BATTERY
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Display of charging progress
status
The charging process is displayed by
the battery level indicator.
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About the battery
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery
The Li-ion battery used in the EC-03
features high energy density and has a
high voltage (approximately three times
that of nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) or nick-
el-hydrogen (Ni-MH) batteries), mean-
ing it can be made both compact and
lightweight.
Nickel-cadmium and nickel-hydrogen
batteries have a memory effect that
causes electric output capacity to de-
crease as a result of repeated partial
discharging and charging, so that they
need to have to be completely dis-
charged periodically. Li-ion batteries
can be repeatedly partially charged
without requiring fully discharging.
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It is not necessary to use up the
battery before charging.
The electric output capacity de-
creases over time and use, but the
rate at which it depletes depends
on condition of use.
The battery discharge may vary
depending on the ambient temper-
ature. At low temperatures, the
traveling distance on a single
charge is reduced compared with
normal temperatures and charging
also takes longer. At low tempera-
tures, the electric output capacity
decreases, compared with normal
temperatures, and traveling dis-
tance on a single charge is re-
duced, but this is normal.
Storing the vehicle in an extremely
hot or cold place could decrease
the electric output capacity.
Even if the battery is not used, the
battery discharges gradually.
Recycling the battery
Li-ion batteries can be recycled. If the
electric output capacity decreases ex-
cessively due to depletion, have a
Yamaha dealer replace the battery. Al-
ways follow local regulations regarding
the disposal of batteries.
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Charging progress
status in the display
Charging progress
status (%)
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