3.3.3 SYSTEM STATUS LIGHT - Figure 3.3.1C
Vehicle will be equipped with an additional green System Status LED light located on the dash. With the
power keyswitch in the “ON” position, the controller is powered up and this light should display a steady
green light. If this green status light is not lit or is flashing refer to Section 5.10 CONTROLLER
TROUBLESHOOTING.
3.3.4 HORN BUTTON
– Figure 3.3.1D
Press button to sound the horn.
3.3.5 LIGHT SWITCH
– Figure 3.3.1E
If equipped, the light switch is a two-position switch. Move switch up to activate headlights and taillights,
down to turn off.
3.3.6 BATTERY STATE OF CHARGE METER
– Figure 3.31F
This meter will display the battery state of charge. It is an analog gauge meter with an indicating needle
and a colored background. It is a continuously reading meter. At rest with fully charged batteries the
meter should read in the right white region.
When accelerating quickly, the needle will move to the left green region near the very far left red region.
This is normal. If the needle continues past the green region into the very far left red region, it indicates
that the batteries are 80% discharged or basically empty (only 20% charge remaining). Recharge as soon
as possible to avoid a shut-down of the vehicle.
Whe
n decreasing speed, the needle will move to the right as electrical energy is being “regenerated” back
into the batteries.
NOTICE:
At 80% discharge, you must immediately charge batteries or vehicle operation will
cease and permanent battery damage could occur.
3.3.7 HOUR METER INDICATOR
–
Figure 3.3.1G
If equipped, the hour meter indicates the total number of hours the vehicle has been operating.
3.3.8 OPERATING INSTRUCTION - Figure 3.3.1H
Read this information carefully before operating the vehicle. Promptly replace if removed or damaged.
Contact Columbia ParCar for replacements if needed.
3.3.9 ACCELERATOR PEDAL
– Figure 3.3.3I
The accelerator pedal controls the speed of the vehicle in the same manner as a conventional
automobile. The pedal must be fully released when changing directions.
To avoid injury, speed in reverse should always be kept at a minimum.
Be sure the direction selector is in the desired direction of travel before depressing the
accelerator pedal.
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