SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION
SU5 OWNERS MANUAL 2014
This manual provides important safety information, operating instructions, model specifications
and maintenance instructions for electric vehicles. It should be read completely before
attempting to drive or service the vehicle. Failure to follow the instructions in this manual could
result in property damage, severe personal injury, or death.
The information in this manual is limited to care and maintenance information only. Information
covering repairs is provided in detailed service manuals available from Columbia Dealers. Such
major repairs require the attention of a skilled technician and the use of special tools and
equipment. Your Columbia Dealer has the facilities, experience and genuine Columbia vehicle
parts and accessories to properly service Columbia vehicles.
SAFETY MESSAGES
Safety messages and other information in this manual are preceded by the words
DANGER,
WARNING, CAUTION or
NOTICE
. They are printed in bold face, and are very important. We
recommend you take special notice of this information.
Danger indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
Warning indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
Caution indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
NOTICE
: Notices are messages not related to personal injury. They will provide key
information to prevent property damage and to assure procedures are more easily
understood or implemented.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
– PERSONAL TRANSPORT VEHICLES (PTV)
Each PTV vehicle contains a unique Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) label. The VIN
describes facts and features of the vehicle and contains thirteen (13) digits. Figure 1-1 is an
example of a VIN label.
VIN labels and can be found in several locations on the vehicle. One location will be under the
steering wheel cover as shown in Figure 1-2. Access to this location is by removing the three
screws holding the cover in place. A nameplate is located in the front hood compartment and
has important information such as model, vehicle weights and rated capacity (load, operator and
passenger). Do not exceed this rated capacity. Read carefully.
VIN
Figure 1-2
Figure 1-1
1-1
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