VILLAGER 2+2 LSV ELECTRIC
Operators Manual
TPCC01VS00EN017 (Edition A)
Page 53
DRIVING CONDITIONS
UNPAVED SURFACES
Precautions for operation on unpaved or unimproved surfaces:
• Decrease vehicle speed.
• Use extreme caution.
UPHILL SLOPE
WARNING
PREVENT STOPPING ON A HILL WHEN TOWING OR WITH A
LOADED VEHICLE. IF A VEHICLE WITH A LOAD IS STOPPED ON A
HILL, PREVENT SUDDEN STARTS, ROLLING BACKWARD, OR
SUDDEN STOPS. FAILURE TO HEED THIS WARNING CAN CAUSE
THE VEHICLE TO ROLL-OVER, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY.
DO NOT USE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO HOLD THE VEHICLE
POSITION ON A SLOPE. WHEN STOPPED ON A SLOPE, USE THE
BRAKE PEDAL TO HOLD THE VEHICLE POSITION.
TO PREVENT ROLL-OVER, PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND PERSONAL
INJURY, OPERATE THE VEHICLE SLOWLY ON A SLOPE.
TO HELP PREVENT ROLL-OVER, OPERATE THE VEHICLE SLOWLY
STRAIGHT UP AND DOWN SLOPES. DO NOT OPERATE THE
VEHICLE ON SLOPES THAT ARE MORE THAN A 20% INCLINE.
VEHICLE ROLLBACK WHEN STARTING ON AN INCLINE MAY
CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, SERIOUS INJURY, OR DEATH. USE
THE BRAKE PEDAL TO HOLD THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE
DRIVETRAIN IS FULLY ENGAGED.
Precautions when on an uphill slope:
• Prevent driving on slopes that exceed 20% grade.
• Always examine the terrain carefully before driving on a slope. Do not drive on a slope with
slippery or loose surfaces.
• Keep your feet on the floorboard.
• Drive in a straight line on the slope.
• Prevent driving at an offset angle. An offset angle will cause the vehicle to lean sharply to one
side.
• Continue at a stable rate of speed. Do not accelerate quickly.
• Do not stop a vehicle with a load on a slope. If a vehicle with a load must stop on a slope,
prevent backwards movement or sudden starts or stops.
• Do not go over the top of a hill at high speed. Obstacles, sharp drop-offs, other vehicles, or
persons could be on the other side of the hill.
SIDE HILL SLOPE
WARNING
TO PREVENT ROLL-OVER, PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND PERSONAL
INJURY, OPERATE THE VEHICLE SLOWLY ON A SLOPE.
