Driving on ramps
With the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), buildings require ramps for POV (power-operated vehicle) access.
Some have U-turns in the middle where good cornering is required. Take wide swings with your front wheel around
any tight corners so the rear wheels follow a wide arc to stay clear of the corner. When you have stopped while facing uphill,
starting up again simply requires that you apply forward power. Accelerate gently after stopping on an incline.
When proceeding up a ramp or curb, lean forward in your seat for maximum stability and safety. Drive slowly
when going down any ramp or hill to ensure a safe descent.
TRAVELING WITH YOUR AMIGO
Transport
Amigos are not designed or tested for use as seats in private or public transporting
vehicles. Do not transport POVs in vehicles unless folded and placed in the trunk of a
car, or placed in the vehicle and strapped down. Even when strapped down, Amigos
should not be used as seats in private or public transporting vehicles.
USE A SMALL PIECE OF CARPET OR A HEAVY DUTY TOWEL ON VEHICLE BUMPER WHEN LOADING
THE AMIGO INTO THE TRUNK OF A VEHICLE TO PREVENT MARKING OR SCRATCHING OF VEHICLE
FINISH.
To transport your Amigo TravelMate, please refer to page 5 for folding/
unfolding instructions.
Airline travel
Special handling tags are suggested when transporting your Amigo by airlines.
Nonspillable, sealed batteries are approved for travel on airplanes. When you make
your reservation, notify the airline that you will be requesting escort service.
This will assure that your Amigo will be picked up and delivered at the boarding gate.
For additional helpful hints for airline travel, visit our website at www.myamigo.com.
*Optional lithium batteries require you to take battery pack onboard plane as carry-on luggage.
Public transportation
When utilizing public transportation, do not sit on your Amigo while it is being lifted onto the vehicle or once
the vehicle is in motion.
SAFETY WARNINGS
The driving performance of your Amigo can be influenced by electromagnetic fields, such as those emitted by cell phones and
other devices. We recommend the power on your unit be switched off when using such a device.
• In some extreme circumstances, your Amigo’s performance could be affected by the
electromagnetic field emitted from alarm systems in shops
(refer to page 13 for additional information).
• The program settings in the controller should only be altered by factory-trained service
providers in order to maintain safe driving functions.
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