Columbia TOMBERLIN E-MERGE E2 Coupe, Operator'S Manual

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Exclusions: This warranty does not cover components damaged by abuse, alteration, neglect, accidental damage, misuse, or
malfunction resulting from a collision, accident, impact, commercial applications or use outside of the intended use of the
vehicle. Any promises, statements, or service agreements with a particular Tomberlin dealer or service center are between
you and the dealer. Dealer promises, statements, written or otherwise are not the responsibility of Columbia Vehicle Group,
Inc. to execute, fulfill or perform. Secondary damages of any kind or nature are not covered. Examples of what is not covered
are damages caused by overfilling the batteries that may result in rust, corrosion and/or floor damage. Vehicle damage caused
by improper care, heat conditions due to improper torque, care or storage or using light duty charge cords. Do It Yourself
efforts are excluded from coverage without prior written approval by Tomberlin. Verbal statements and/or agreements
between the consumer, dealer, or 3
rd
party are considered null and void as it relates to this warranty; which is governed solely
by the written limited warranty defined in this document. Any modifications to this warranty must be signed off by a corporate
officer of Columbia Vehicle Group, Inc.
Wear items are excluded. This exclusion includes tires, brake pads, brake shoes, motor brushes, wiper blades, paint finish,
bulbs/fuses, and so forth.
Additionally, warranty will be denied and does not include the failure of any part or accessory due to abuse, misuse, acts of
nature, acts of God, improper installation or maintenance, a low fluid level, and use of a fluid other than specified by Tomberlin.
The installation of any part that is not provided (or authorized) by Tomberlin will void this warranty
— including use of the
vehicle in competition or racing events.
Other exclusions include the following:
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Any failure associated with modifying the vehicle or installing accessories unauthorized by Tomberlin
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Any incidental expenses or inconvenience you may suffer due to the loss of use of your vehicle
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Any vehicle that has been declared a total loss or sold for salvage adjustments/repairs
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Routine maintenance items or service procedures recommended by Tomberlin
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Electrical components damaged by loose connections, power surges or poor care
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Driving through water deep enough to cause electrical system damage
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Corrosion of battery terminals or damages relates to spikes in electrical power
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Altering the vehicle’s performance or use beyond its original intended use and performance envelope
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Fading, blemishes, scratches, or surface deterioration due to exposure and normal wear and tear
Battery Care and Maintenance: As a reminder and in addition to other guidelines, owners are advised to perform the following
minimum amount of care and maintenance to maintain an active and valid warranty. While vehicles are being stored, the battery
system must be maintained. The minimum maintenance requirements are as follows:
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Fully Charge at least every 30 days
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Check water level weekly and after fully charging
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Use only distilled water if required
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If plates are exposed to air, add water to bring level to the top of the plates before charging
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DO NOT charge battery when plates are exposed to air
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Inspect battery connections when charging
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Ensure that the key switch is set to the OFF position when the vehicle is not in use to avoid
rapid discharge of the batteries
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Always keep batteries fully charged
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Always charge batteries with the charger provided with the vehicle
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The charger provided is specifically matched to the battery pack in the vehicle
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Avoid charging batteries when ambient temperature is above 120 F
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Never discharge batteries when battery charge levels are below 20% of their capacity
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Visit your battery manufacturer’s web -site for additional care and guidelines required