Honda Rebel 2017 Owner's Manual page 49

Battery
Your motorcycle has a maintenance-free type
battery. You do not have to check the battery
electrolyte level or add distilled water. Clean the
battery terminals if they become dirty or
corroded.
Do not remove the battery cap seals. There is
no need to remove the cap when charging.
NOTICE
Your battery is a maintenance-free type and can
be permanently damaged if the cap strip is
removed.
This symbol on the battery means that
this product must not be treated as
household waste.
NOTICE
An improperly disposed of battery can be
harmful to the environment and human health.
Always confirm local regulations for battery
disposal.
Maintenance Fundamentals
WARNING
3
The battery gives off explosive
hydrogen gas during normal operation.
A spark or flame can cause the battery
to explode with enough force to kill or
seriously hurt you.
Wear protective clothing and a face
shield, or have a skilled mechanic do
the battery servicing.
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Cleaning the Battery Terminals
Remove the battery.
1.
If the terminals are starting to corrode and
2.
are coated with a white substance, wash
with warm water and wipe clean.
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