Loading and Unloading
16 1999 Transportation Electric Vehicle Owner’s Manual
LOADING AND UNLOADING
Center and secure cargo as far forward as possible in the cargo bed.
See following WARNING
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TRANSPORTING ON A TRAILER
If the vehicle must be transported over long distances or on public highways, it should be transported on an
approved trailer observing all the following:
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FIRMLY ENGAGE THE PARK BRAKE BEFORE LOADING THE VEHICLE.
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DO NOT ALLOW PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO BED.
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DO NOT EXCEED THE RATED CAPACITY OF THE VEHICLE. THIS INCLUDES ALL
PASSENGERS, THE LOAD IN THE CARGO BED (500 LB (227 KG) MAXIMUM, ALL VEHICLES),
AND THE SUM OF THE GROSS WEIGHT AND TONGUE WEIGHT OF A TRAILER. THE TONGUE
WEIGHT OF ANY TRAILER SHOULD NEVER EXCEED 150 LBS (68 KG). MAXIMUM RATED
CAPACITY FOR TRANS-PORTER/TRANS-SENDER VEHICLES IS 1500 LB (680 KG). MAXIMUM
RATED CAPACITY FOR RESORT VILLAGER IS 1500 LB (680 KG). MAXIMUM RATED CAPACITY
FOR TOURALL IS 800 LB (363 KG). OVERLOADING CAN AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING OR
CAUSE COMPONENT FAILURE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND
POSSIBLE SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
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VEHICLE LOAD AND SPEED MUST BE REDUCED WHEN DRIVING UP OR DOWN SLOPES OR
ON UNEVEN TERRAIN. RATED CAPACITY IS FOR LEVEL SURFACES ONLY.
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REDUCE SPEED AND AVOID SUDDEN STOPS WHEN BACKING UP. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY
CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO OVERTURN OR FLIP OVER BACKWARDS.
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DO NOT LOAD THE TAILGATE. THE TAILGATE SHOULD BE IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION AND
LATCHED SECURELY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.
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TO AVOID SHIFTING THE VEHICLE LOAD AND POSSIBLY OVERTURNING THE VEHICLE,
AVOID SUDDEN STARTS, SUDDEN STOPS, AND ABRUPT TURNS. THE CARGO’S CENTER OF
GRAVITY MAY AFFECT THE HANDLING, STEERING, AND BRAKING OF THE VEHICLE.
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TO PREVENT CARGO FROM SHIFTING AND POSSIBLY INJURING A PASSENGER OR
AFFECTING THE VEHICLE’S HANDLING, MAKE SURE CARGO IS WELL SECURED.
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AVOID TOP-HEAVY LOADS. THE CENTER OF GRAVITY OF A LOAD SHOULD NEVER EXCEED
15 INCHES (38 CM) ABOVE THE BOTTOM OF THE CARGO BED.
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ALWAYS UNLOAD CARGO BED BEFORE RAISING VEHICLE WITH HOIST, JACK, OR OTHER
LIFTING DEVICE.
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DO NOT ALLOW PEOPLE IN THE TRAILER BEING TOWED.
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AVOID SUDDEN STARTS, SUDDEN STOPS, AND TIGHT TURNS WHEN TOWING.
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AVOID STOPPING ON A HILL WHEN TOWING. IF YOU MUST STOP ON A HILL, AVOID SUDDEN
STARTS, OR ROLLING BACKWARDS AND STOPPING SUDDENLY. FAILURE TO HEED THIS
WARNING COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO OVERTURN, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SEVERE
PERSONAL INJURY.
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REDUCE NORMAL DRIVING SPEED WHEN TOWING A CARRYALL VEHICLE ON A TRAILER.
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FOR USE ON PUBLIC ROADS, THE TRAILER MUST MEET ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL
REQUIREMENTS SUCH AS TAILLIGHTS, BRAKE LIGHTS, ETC.
WARNINGS CONTINUED ON FOLLOWING PAGE.
