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4.4 Stopping and Leaving Vehicle:
To stop the vehicle:
1.
Fully stop vehicle with brake pedal.
2.
Put drive selector switch in park.
3.
Apply parking brake.
4.
Turn vehicle off by turning key to the lock position and remove key.
WARNING:
When leaving the vehicle on an uphill or downhill grade, the vehicle should be "curbed" (front
wheel positioned and pointed towards the curb so that downhill momentum of the vehicle should it roll,
will force the tire against the curb).
WARNING:
Even if the parking brake is pulled, the operator must not leave the vehicle while it is in
the forward or reverse drive mode. The drive mode selector must be in park if the operator is leaving
the vehicle.
4.5 Electromagnetic Brake (EMB)
The GO-4 EV has an integrated electromagnetic brake. It will engage in park when at a full stop and
release in forward or reverse, assuming the ignition procedure was followed. Allow one full second for the
EMB to engage with your foot on the brake.
The EMB is also operated as an additional hill locking feature. If operating the vehicle on hills, the
magnetic brake will engage if it senses the vehicle moving in the opposite direction of your drive
selection. If for example while driving uphill in forward, the vehicle is slowed and begins moving in reverse
while still in forward, the brake will engage and stop the vehicle. Your foot must be completely off the
brake and accelerator for the hill locking feature to activate. To release the EMB, simply touch the
accelerator pedal and accelerate with the drive selector in the correct direction, or restart your ignition
procedure.
WARNING:
The EMB is not intended to replace your parking brake. Relying strictly on the EMB will cause
premature wear and replacement. Always use your parking brake as needed, as you would with any other
vehicle.
CAUTION:
If power is lost from the main battery pack or the 12 volt battery it will not be possible to
disengage the EMB. If this occurs the vehicle should be towed with the rear wheels on dollies as the EMB
locks the rear wheels from moving. Alternatively, the EMB can be manually backed off.
WARNING:
The
process of manually backing off the EMB is to be performed by certified technicians only. If the EMB is
manually backed off, ensure that the bolts have been retightened to the appropriate torque specification
before using the vehicle again. See service manual for details of this process.
