1.0 INTRO
DUCTION
This manual provides important safety information, operating instructions, model specifications and maintenance
instructions for the vehicle.
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 parts and accessories to properly service Columbia vehicles.
1.1 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.
1.2 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
Each vehicle contains a unique Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) which describes facts and features of the vehicle.
Summit vehicle can be configured for on road use or off road use. Vehicle with a 13 digit VIN are off road use,
Vehicles with a 17 digit VIN are on road use as Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEV’s). These vehicles meet the
requirements of the National Highway Traffic & Safety Administration (NHTSA) as stated in the Code of Federal
Regulations, Title 49, Part 571, Standard 500, Low Speed Vehicles.
Vehicle with a 13 digit VIN (non-NEV) will have the VIN labels in two locations. U
nder the steering wheel cover
and on the nameplate located in the driver’s side glove box (Figure 1-2A).
Vehicle with a 17 digit VIN (NEV) will have the VIN labels in three locations. Under the steering wheel cover, on
the nameplate located in the driver’s side glove box (Figure 1-2A) and on the top of the dash (Figure 1-
2B).
NEV vehicle will also have an Operating Restrictions label (Fig
ure 1-2C). This label provides important operation
restrictions for neighborhood electric vehicles. Do not remove this label.
The nameplate contains important vehicle information such as vehicle weights and maximum load. Read carefully.
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