SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION
P5 OWNERS MANUAL 2013
This manual provides important safety information, operating instructions, model specifications and maintenance
instructions for electric vehicles. It should be read completely before attempting to drive or service the vehicle. Failure
to follow the instructions in this manual could result in property damage, severe personal injury, or death.
The information in this manual is limited to care and maintenance information only. Information covering repairs is
provided in detailed service manuals available from Columbia Dealers. Such major repairs require the attention of a
skilled technician and the use of special tools and equipment. Your Columbia Dealer has the facilities, experience
and genuine Columbia vehicle parts and accessories to properly service Columbia vehicles.
SAFETY MESSAGES
Safety messages and other information in this manual are preceded by the words
DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION
or
NOTICE
. They are printed in bold face, and are very important. We recommend you take special notice of this
information.
Danger indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Warning indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Caution indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
: Notices are messages not related to personal injury. They will provide key information to prevent
property damage and to assure procedures are more easily understood or implemented.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
– PERSONAL TRANSPORT VEHICLES (PTV)
Each PTV vehicle contains a unique Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) label. The VIN describes facts and features
of the vehicle and contains thirteen (13) digits. Figure 1 is an example of a VIN label.
VIN labels and can be found in several locations on the vehicle. One location will be under the steering wheel cover
as shown in Figure 2. Access to this location is by removing the three screws holding the cover in place. Another
location is in the glove box (Figure 3).
VIN
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
LOW SPEED VEHICLES (LSV).
The VIN is printed on a white label, affixed to the top of the dash and
affixed to the steering wheel under the steering wheel cover (Figure 2).
The VIN is also noted on the LSV Vin Label (Figure 4) affixed to the
bottom of the front hood area.
Figure 2
Figure 1
Figure 3
Figure 4
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