SECTION 3 OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS
P5 OWNERS MANUAL 2013
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To avoid injury, speed in reverse should always be kept at a minimum.
BATTERY STATE OF CHARGE METER Figure 8F
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.
When 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.
HOUR METER INDICATOR Figure 8G
The hour meter indicates the total number of hours the vehicle has been operating.
WARNINGS & OPERATING INSTRUCTION Figure 9
Read this information carefully before operating the vehicle. Promptly replace if removed or damaged. Contact
Columbia ParCar for replacements if needed.
SYSTEM STATUS LIGHT Figure 10H
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 SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE,
CONTROLLER TROUBLESHOOTING.
STEERING WHEEL
The steering wheel controls the path of the vehicle exactly the same as a conventional automobile wheel.
CHARGER RECEPTACLE & REMOTE LED Figure 11
The charger receptacle is located on the left side of the vehicle near the
driver’s position. The AC cord is plugged in
here for battery charging. The charger is inter-locked with the traction control system which powers down the vehicle
during charging. Near the receptacle is a remote multicolored LED which will indicate the battery charge status. See
SECTION 4 ELECTRIC SYSTEMS
BATTERY CHARGING for more information on this LED.
Always apply the parking brake when charging.
NOTICE:
Before removing the AC cord, be sure to check the LED status lights.
HAZARD WARNING SWITCH Figure 10I
The hazard warning toggle switch is located on the top of the steering column.
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