Smith Newton 2000 Series, Owner'S Manual

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Perform all Pre-Start Checks in Section 6.
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Make sure Cabin Heater and Air Conditioner switches
are switch OFF .
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Turn the key from the "LOCK" to the "ON" position
(second notch) (Figure 7.1). The dashboard indicator
lamps will illuminate for a few seconds. Only the park
brake indicator on the dashboard should remain
illuminated.

Turn the key to the "START" position, and hold until
the EVIS Display illuminates (Figure 7.2).

Let the key return to the "ON" position.
CAUTION
1. Switch or leave the Drive Selector (Figure 4.1) in the neutral position.
2. Do not depress the accelerator or brake pedal when attempting to
start the vehicle.
3. Never drive the vehicle with the park brake engaged (Figure 7.3).
CAUTION
Switch off Regenerative Braking (Figure 4.1) when driving
in snow or ice.
7. Driving the Vehicle
Figure 7.1
Figure 7.2 Figure 7.3
EVIS Display
– Start-Up
When the vehicle is started, the Start-Up screen (Figure 7.2) with the
SMITH™
logo will
display. It may take up to 45 seconds for the Drive Mode screen to display SOC, Economy,
Battery Status, Battery Temperature and Motor Temperature (Figure 7.3).