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3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR CAR
CONTENTS
1. Driving and Alcohol
2. Safety Information
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
Your ability to drive your WHEEGO can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels
far below the level allowed by law. If you are drinking alcohol, don’t drive. Ride with a
designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, or use public transportation.
Driving after drinking alcohol can lead to an accident. Your perceptions are less sharp,
your reflexes are slower, and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking.
Never drink alcohol and drive.
WARNING
Drinking alcohol can seriously impair your ability to operate this vehicle.
SAFETY INFORMATION
• Read the Owner’s Manual before operating this vehicle.
• Charge the vehicle in a well-ventilated area only.
• Keep children away from the vehicle during charging.
• Batteries can emit explosive hydrogen gases when charging if they are overcharged.
Keep sparks and flames away from the battery area of the vehicle. Tools, wires, and
metal objects can cause sparks and a short to occur if they come into contact with
the battery connections or posts. Follow all instructions carefully when dealing with
batteries.
• The batteries in the WHEEGO are 8 Volt Lead-Acid AGM Batteries. They are
connected in a pack configuration to produce HIGH VOLTAGE DC (Direct Current)
ELECTRIC POWER (96 Volts). These batteries are sealed, maintenance-free, and
are selected specifically to optimize the operation and performance of your vehicle.
Never use (or substitute for) any battery other than the original factory approved batteries
that come in your WHEEGO.
Your vehicle is battery powered. If handled improperly, batteries can be dangerous. Follow
the precautions provided in the Operation and Maintenance section of this manual during
charging operations to avoid personal injury or damage to electrical components in the
vehicle.
WARNING
• Electrolytes can leak from damaged or defective batteries. Avoid contact with skin,
eyes, or clothing.
• Batteries contain acid, which can cause severe burns. If battery fluid comes in contact
with your skin, flush the affected areas with water for at least 15 minutes and then
seek medical assistance.
• If battery acid is ingested, seek immediate medical assistance.
• Contact with eyes: Flush with water and get medical assistance as soon as possible.
While you are being driven to get medical assistance, continue to rinse your eyes by
using a sponge or soft cloth saturated with water.
