Raised Mode
This mode of operation is used to
increase
the clearance between the underside of the vehicle frame and
the ground surface. The vehicle operator must select this mode of operation and choose to raise either the
rear only of the vehicle or to raise the entire vehicle. A separate action must be performed by the vehicle
operator in order to initiate either function of the
raised mode
of operation. This action is further
discussed in the following two paragraphs.
Raising the
rear only
of the vehicle can be chosen by the vehicle operator to increase the clearance
between the rear bumper of the vehicle and the ground. It may be necessary for the operator of the
vehicle to select this mode when situations arise where the rear of the vehicle may drag due to the length
of the vehicle and the departure angle. This mode may be selected by momentarily depressing the “raise”
pushbutton located on the user interface, with the vehicle speed at 20MPH or less. Once the mode is
selected, the system ECU will temporarily raise the rear of the vehicle and the LED located above the
pushbutton on the user interface will blink as a visual indication the mode has been activated.
The ECU will automatically return the rear of the vehicle to the normal ride height when the speed
exceeds 20MPH, the mode has been active for more than 40seconds, or the operator momentarily
depresses the “lower” pushbutton located on the user interface. Once the mode has been deactivated, the
ECU will automatically turn off the LED.
Raising the
entire vehicle
can be chosen by the vehicle operator to increase the clearance between the
entire vehicle and the ground. It may be necessary for the operator of the vehicle to select this mode
when situations arise where the body of the vehicle must be raised to avoid or to overcome an
undercarriage obstacle. This mode may be selected by depressing and holding the “raise” pushbutton for
approximately 3 seconds, with the vehicle speed at 10MPH or less. The pushbutton must be held until the
LED located above the pushbutton remains on continuously. At that point, the pushbutton can be released
and the mode will remain active. Once the mode becomes active, the system ECU will raise the entire
vehicle and the LED located above the pushbutton will remain on as a visual indication the mode is
active.
The ECU will automatically return the entire vehicle to the normal ride height when the speed exceeds
10MPH or the operator momentarily depresses the “lower” pushbutton located on the user interface.
Once the mode has been deactivated, the ECU will automatically turn off the LED.
Lowered Mode
This mode of operation is used to
decrease
the clearance between the underside of the vehicle frame and
the ground surface. The vehicle operator must select this mode of operation and choose to
partially
lower
or
entirely
lower the whole vehicle. A separate action must be performed by the vehicle operator in order
to initiate either function of the
lowered mode
of operation. This action is further discussed in the
following two paragraphs.
