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Starting
Before operating this vehicle: Refer to General Safety Guidelines at the beginning of this chapter.
Note: This vehicle is equipped with a charger interlock which is designed to disable the vehicle
from being driven while the AC charger cord is plugged into a functioning power source.
Note: This vehicle is equipped with a operator presence switch which disables the vehicle when
the driver seat is not occupied. The driver must be properly seated for the vehicle to operate.
1. Make sure all occupants are properly seated
and prepared for vehicle movement.
2. Sit in the driver seat and press the service
brake pedal.
3. If your vehicle is equipped with a mechanical
park brake, disengage it.
4. Place the Directional Control switch in the
center OFF position.
5. Place the Start switch in the ON position and wait 1 second.
6. Select a direction of travel.
7. Slowly press the throttle pedal to accelerate to the desired speed.
Refer to the Driving section for additional information on the operation of your vehicle.
DO NOT exceed the maximum rated speed for your vehicle, locally imposed speed
limits, or the safe operating speed for conditions. Exceeding any of these speed limits will
increase the likelihood of an accident causing personal injury. In addition, exceeding the
maximum rated speed for your vehicle may result in damage to the vehicle drive train
and/or control system.
WARNING
The operator presence switch is only one part of the vehicle safety system. The switch
should not be relied upon as the only safety feature used to disable or disengage this
vehicle. Do not bypass or in any way disable the operator presence switch. Doing so
could result in unexpected movement of the vehicle causing severe bodily injury and/
or property damage.
WARNING
DO NOT transport passengers in
the cargo area. All passengers must
be seated in the available seats, one
passenger per seating position.
WARNING
Do not turn the Start switch OFF unless the vehicle must be stopped in an emergency
due to a control system fault. Turning the Start switch OFF will disable the motor control
system safety features and may result in loss of control of the vehicle causing a collision
with severe bodily injury.
WARNING