Controls and Indicators
WARNING
• The park brake will release automatically when either the accelerator or brake pedal is pressed. The
park brake has multiple locking positions and should be firmly pressed and locked to prevent the
vehicle from rolling.
TOW/RUN SWITCH
Electric Vehicles Only
WARNING
• Place Tow/Run switch in the TOW position before disconnecting or connecting the batteries. Failure to
heed this warning can result in a battery explosion or severe personal injury.
• When the Tow/Run switch is in the TOW position, all motor braking functions, including walk-away
braking, are disabled.
Electric vehicles are equipped with a Tow/Run switch (1), located on the seat support panel under the seat
(Figure 12)
.
The switch must be in the RUN position in order to operate the vehicle. When the switch is in the TOW position, power
to the vehicle electrical components is turned off and the vehicle will not operate.
See following NOTE.
NOTE:
After placing the Tow/Run switch in the TOW position, allow 10 seconds to elapse before switching back to
the RUN position.
After placing the Tow/Run switch in RUN position, allow 10 seconds to elapse before operating the vehicle.
The Tow/Run switch should be placed in the TOW position under the following conditions:
•
Before Towing the Vehicle:
Place the Tow/Run switch in the TOW position to disable all motor braking functions,
thus preventing possible damage that could occur to the vehicle or electrical components if the vehicle is towed
while the walk-away braking motor braking function is operating.
•
Before Disconnecting or Connecting Battery Cables:
Place the Tow/Run switch in the TOW position to turn
off power to the vehicle electrical system, thus preventing arcing and possible battery explosion as the battery
cables are disconnected.
•
For Long Term Storage:
Place the Tow/Run switch in the TOW position to turn off power to the vehicle electrical
system, thus preventing vehicle electrical components from discharging the batteries.
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