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OWNER’S MANUAL

501 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 USA
t: 707.525.8658 | f: 707.525.8692 | e: [email protected]

www.zapworld.com | Stock Symbol: ZAAP

Ride the future

Xebra is trademarked and patented by ZAP!

US Patents D550,588(Sedan) /

(Truck)

© ZAP 2008 All Rights Reserved.

D555,043

100% Electric Vehicle

Owner’s Manual

IMPORT

ANT!

BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR XEBRA ZAPCAR® PLEASE READ THE

MANUAL CAREFULLY

ENTIRE

Care and Feeding of Your Xebra

®

DO NOT PLACE MORE THAN 500 POUNDS -INCLUDING PASSENGERS- IN THE VEHICLE.

BALANCE THE LOAD SINCE THIS IS A THREE WHEEL VEHICLE.

DO NOT TOW THE VEHICLE WITH WHEELS TOUCHING THE GROUND.

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE OPERATION OF THIS VEHICLE, YOU SHOULD CONSULT YOUR AUTHORIZED DEALER.

IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT YOU FOLLOW THE SAFETY GUIDELINES CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL IN ORDER TO ENSURE MAXIMUM

SAFETY.

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE STANDARDS OUTLINED IN THIS MANUAL COULD RESULT IN FIRE AND/OR SERIOUS INJURY.

ZAP IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR INJURIES CAUSED BY UNSAFE OR FAULTY REPAIRS, OR ALTERATIONS. ANY REPAIRS MADE TO THIS

PRODUCT BY UNAUTHORIZED SERVICE TECHNICIANS ARE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER.

PLEASE DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES IN A LAWFUL MANNER.

© ZAP 2008 All Rights Reserved. US Patents D550,588(Sedan) / D555, 043 (Truck)

[email protected]

Stock Symbol: ZAAP

1(800)251-4555

501 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 USA

www.zapworld.com

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JANUARY 2009

Summary of Contents for XEBRA ZAPCAR Series

Page 1: ...HE GROUND IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE OPERATION OF THIS VEHICLE YOU SHOULD CONSULT YOUR AUTHORIZED DEALER IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT YOU FOLLOW THE SAFETY GUIDELINES CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL I...

Page 2: ...dan or to the right of driver s seat truck 8 Turn direction knob to F for forward or to R for reverse and press red reverse button If going in reverse you will hear the reverse beeper 9 Remove foot fr...

Page 3: ...r s Manual 6 7 8 Xebra Sedan Panel Xebra ZAPTRUCK Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Speedometer 2 V oltage meter 3 Ammeter 4 Odometer T rip odometer 5 T rip odometer reset button 6 Hazard lights flasher button...

Page 4: ...perate the Xebra if any such damage has occurred To close the hatchback lower close and gently press at center until it clicks Do not slam it Rough handling can cause damage to the latch and or body h...

Page 5: ...a that you can control is the batteries This section contains the procedure to follow in order to optimize the batteries performance and life If the batteries are not maintained properly the ZAP as we...

Page 6: ...minutes to remove surface charge Leave heater on Place a lead on each terminal of the first battery Record the reading It should be 12 6V or higher Repeat for all six batteries Avoid shorting termina...

Page 7: ...n the Conditioning the Batteries section Be sure your brakes are properly adjusted and are not rubbing when not engaged 13 Owner s Manual Until the better battery arrives here are some things you can...

Page 8: ...he brake fluid reservoir gently twist the cap and lift off You will see directly into the wiper fluid tank and fill appropriately when needed 15 Owner s Manual ZERK FITTING SEATADJUSTMENT HEATER Perio...

Page 9: ...The turn signals are self centering so they will return to neutral after the turn However if the turn is too gradual manual re setting may be required 17 Owner s Manual LIGHTS The Xebra has three ligh...

Page 10: ...will require longer charging or give less range if very cold See the BATTERY MAINTENANCE section for important information on how temperature affects the batteries In cold climates your Xebra should...

Page 11: ...ing Fan 4 Horn 5 Batteries 6 Charger 7 Controller 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Owner s Manual ZAPTRUCK SPARE TIRE DUMPINGAND SECURING THE BED The spare tire is located under the rear of the bed Remove it by insertin...

Page 12: ...ZAP Other batteries may explode causing personal injury and damage 2 DO NOTPLACETHE BATTERYNEAR FIRE OR HEAT It could explode 3 Batteries can emit explosive gases while being charged Read the instruc...

Page 13: ...RY 25 Owner s Manual THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR INJURIES CAUSED BY UNSAFE OR FAULTY REPAIRS ANY REPAIRS MADE TO THIS PRODUCT BY UNAUTHORIZED SERVICE TECHNICIANS ARE THE SOLE RESP...

Page 14: ...ture or tire repair also is not covered Parts and labor needed to maintain the Xebra and the replacement of parts due to normal wear and tear 27 Owner s Manual w w Surface rust and deterioration of pa...

Page 15: ...PLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD A NEW VEHICLE OR FACTORY RECONDITIONED VEHICLE OR COMPONENT THEREOF WHICH IS IDENTICAL OR REASONABLY EQUIVALENT TO THE WARRANTED PRODUCT OR COMPONENT AT NO COST TO THE PURCHAS...

Page 16: ...vehicle to come to the USA In these days of record high gas prices daily discussions of global warming and dependence on foreign oil we appreciate your commitment to change Investing in an electric v...

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