Care and storage
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Storage
Always store the vehicle in a cool, dry
place. If necessary, protect it against
dust with a porous cover. Be sure the
EV components are cool before cover-
ing the vehicle.
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Storing the vehicle in a poorly
ventilated room or covering it
with a tarp, while it is still wet,
will allow water and humidity to
seep in and cause rust.
To prevent corrosion, avoid
damp cellars, stables (because
of the presence of ammonia)
and areas where strong chemi-
cals are stored.
Long term storage
Before storing the vehicle long term (60
days or more):
1. Make all necessary repairs and
perform any outstanding mainte-
nance.
2. Follow all instructions in the Care
section of this chapter.
3. Lubricate all control cables, pivots,
levers and pedals, as well as the
sidestand and centerstand (if
equipped).
4. Check and correct the tire air pres-
sure, and then lift the vehicle so
that all wheels are off the ground.
Otherwise, turn the wheels a little
once a month in order to prevent
the tires from becoming degraded
in one spot.
Lithium-ion battery storage
Regarding long term storage of the lith-
ium-ion battery, follow the instructions,
see page 4-9.
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If the remaining lithium-ion battery
capacity is low, charge the battery.
To extend the battery life, it is rec-
ommended to store the battery
with the lithium-ion battery level
meter showing 2–3 segments.
Do not store the battery with the
battery charge indicator below the
last segment (i.e. with a remaining
battery capacity of less than 20%).
If the vehicle or the batteries are
stored in a place where it is exces-
sively hot or cold, the electric out-
put capacity may decrease.
If the vehicle will not be used for a
long time (one month or more), re-
move the lithium-ion battery and
store it. Store the battery with the
lithium-ion battery level meter on
the battery showing 2–3 segments
in a place with low humidity.
If the vehicle will not be used for a
long time (two months or more),
check the remaining lithium-ion
battery capacity every month.
When using the vehicle again,
make sure to charge the battery.
12V battery storage
Remove the 12V battery and fully
charge it, or attach a maintenance
charger to keep the battery optimally
charged.
NOTICE:
Confirm that the
battery and its charger are compati-
ble. Do not charge a VRLA battery
with a conventional charger.
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If the vehicle will not be used for
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