3.3.10 BRAKE PEDAL/PARKING BRAKE - Figure 3.3.3J
Depress the brake pedal to slow or stop the vehicle. Pressing the brake pedal activates the brake light.
The parking brake is controlled by the brake pedal. To lock for parking, depress the pedal and rock
forward to engage the parking brake. To release, press on the rear of the brake pedal. Always apply
parking brake when leaving the vehicle.
NOTICE:
Do not operate the vehicle with the parking brake applied. Damage to the vehicle could
result.
NOTICE:
Never rest your foot on brake pedal while operating the vehicle. This wears brake
pads, creates drag and causes excess battery discharge.
3.3.11 WARNING LABEL - Figure 3.3.3K
Read this information carefully before operating the vehicle. Promptly replace if removed or damaged.
Contact Columbia ParCar for replacements if needed.
3.3.12 CHARGER RECEPTACLE & REMOTE LED
The charger receptacle (Figure 3.3.2) is located on the panel near th
e driver’s position.
The AC cord is plugged in here for battery charging. The charger is inter-locked with the
traction control system which powers down the vehicle during charging. Near the
receptacle is a remote multicolored LED which will indicate the Delta Q charge status. See
Section 4.5.1 for information on the remote LED.
Always apply the parking brake when charging.
NOTICE:
Before removing the AC cord, be sure to check the Delta-Q
status light.
3.3.13 BACKREST/REAR PASSENGER SEAT
– Figure 3.3.5
For carrying one rear facing passenger, lift backrest (Arrow A)
and fold it rearward. In the down position, it becomes the seat
for the rear facing passenger. Passenger to observe the
warning label (Arrow B) and use the hand holds (Arrow C)
while vehicle is moving.
When operating without passenger, lift backrest completely
and drop into upright position.
Never carry passenger unless backrest/seat is in “down” position.
Always verify that passenger is seated and gripping hand hold bars before proceeding.
Never transport more than one operator and one passenger.
3.3.14 STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR/TILLER
– NOT SHOWN
Three types of steering are used on these vehicles. Each control the path of the vehicle exactly the same
as a conventional automobile wheel.
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Figure 3.3.2
Figure 3.3.5
