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Owner’s Guide
OPERATING PROCEDURES
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
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the reverse warning beeper is deactivated
With the switch in RUN/STORAGE or
(on European Models) position:
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the electronic parking brake and the reverse warning beeper features are activated.
Rear Seat and Cargo Platform Operation (if equipped)
To prevent damage to the rear seat, move any accessories that are installed on the hand rail, when you fold
the seat.
Fold the seat to the flat position to access the cargo platform.
Secure the loads on the platform to prevent movement.
Put the load on the platform as far forward as possible.
The center of gravity of the load must be less than 4 inches (10 cm) above the platform.
Do not put more than the specified capacity on the platform.
Increased loads can change drive properties of the vehicle.
Do not allow passengers to ride on the cargo platform.
When you put cargo on the platform, make sure you follow the information below to decrease the risk of injury, damage to
the vehicle or cause the vehicle to tilt.
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Put the load on the platform as far forward as possible.
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Secure the loads on the platform to prevent movement.
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The center of gravity of the load must be less than 4 inches (10 cm) above the platform.
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The load capacity of the cargo platform is a maximum of 250 lbs. (115 kg). Do not put more than the specified capac-
ity on the platform.
Increased loads can change the drive properties of the vehicle.
Regenerative Braking
To prevent the possibility of loss of control that could cause severe injury or death, use brake to
reduce speed.
This vehicle is equipped with a regenerative motor control system.
Example: If both of the following events occur:
a.
The vehicle is being driven down a slope.
b.
The driver attempts to exceed the specified top speed with the accelerator pedal pressed
or
released
The regenerative braking will limit the speed of the vehicle to the specified top speed. When the regenerative braking
system is activated by this sequence of events, the motor generates power that is returned to the batteries.
When the vehicle speed is reduced below the maximum by using the brake, the speed will not increase unless the throt-
tle is increased. When the brake pedal is released the vehicle will slow down as it does with pedal up braking.
