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FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Batteries
Battery Conditioning
New batteries cannot initially hold all of their capacity. The approxi-
mate capacity of the battery pack increases as the number of charge
cycles increases.
Ambient Temperature Implications on Batteries
1. Battery range decreases as ambient temperature decreases. This can
affect the range by up to 30%.
2. Batteries discharge when left uncharged. They can discharge up to
13% per month (higher rates in warmer climates) with the key off
and much faster if the key is left on.
3. Batteries can freeze if left uncharged at low ambient temperatures.
Charger Operation
Open the hood and any door enclosures or zippers. This will decrease
charger temperature, which allows it to operate more efficiently, and
shorten charge times. See pages 71-72 for charging procedures.
1. Always use extension cords with the appropriate ratings for the
country in which it is used. In North America this is a UL rating.
The cords must also be rated for the conditions in which they are
used, such as being rated for protection from oil in a garage or
workshop environment.
2. Use the proper cord wire gauges for the cord length used:
Battery Operation Range
Range is significantly affected by tire pressure, alignment, terrain and
driving style. Always maintain proper tire pressure as specified on
safety labels.
# of Charge Cycles:
New
15
30
45
Percent of Full Capacity:
80%
90%
95%
100%
Percent Charged:
100%
50%
0%
Approximate Freezing Point:
-60
_
F
(-51
_
C)
0
_
F
(-18
_
C)
25
_
F
(-4
_
C)
Length:
<25 ft (7.5 m)
<50 ft (15 m)
<100 ft (30 m)
Gauge:
16AWG (1.5mm2)
14AWG (2.5mm2)
10AWG (6.0mm2)
