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Figure 11
Accelerator and Brake Pedals
ACCELERATOR PEDAL
The accelerator pedal is the pedal on the right, with the word GO molded into it
(Figure 11)
. The operation of
the accelerator pedal differs from that of an automobile. When the key switch is in the ON position, and the
Forward/Reverse handle or switch is in either in the FORWARD or REVERSE position, pressing the accelerator pedal
will automatically release the park brake and start the vehicle moving in the direction selected (forward or reverse). As
the accelerator pedal is pressed, speed will increase until full speed is reached. When the accelerator is released,
power will be cut off and the motor or engine will stop running.
IQ System vehicles use a special electrical system, which employs motor braking in some modes of operation. In
those modes, the vehicle operates as follows:
•
Walk-Away Braking:
This prevents the vehicle from rolling away uncontrolled should the driver park on a slope and
leave the vehicle without locking the park brake. The vehicle will roll at about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). If the walk-away
braking function remains engaged for two seconds or more, a warning buzzer will sound to alert the driver that
motor braking has been activated.
See following WARNING.
WARNING
• Walk-Away braking will not limit vehicle speed to 1 mph (1.6 km/h) on very steep grades. Do not
operate vehicle on slopes exceeding 20% grades.
•
Pedal Down Motor Braking:
This feature helps to control vehicle downhill speed. Motor braking is activated when
the vehicle reaches the programmed top speed and holds the vehicle at that speed. Motor braking is automatically
disengaged when vehicle speed slows below the programmed top speed.
See following WARNING.
•
Pedal Up Motor Braking:
When vehicle speed is above 11 mph (17.7 km/h), releasing the accelerator pedal will
activate motor braking, which slows the vehicle speed. Once vehicle speed slows to below approximately 11
mph (17.7 km/h), with the accelerator pedal still released, motor braking will be deactivated and the vehicle will
coast freely. This feature is selectable. Contact your dealer/distributor to inquire about this selectable feature.
See following WARNING.
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