CRUISE CAR VECTOR - ELECTRIC VEHICLE DRIVING PROCEDURES; ACCELERATOR AND WALK-AWAY BRAKING

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Electric Vehicles
• Accelerator: With the key switch in the ON position and the Forward/Reverse switch in the FORWARD position, as the
accelerator pedal is pressed, the motor should start and the vehicle should accelerate smoothly to full speed. When the
pedal is released it should return to the original position. All Vehicles operate at reduced speed in reverse.
Walk Away Braking: With the vehicle parked on level ground and the park brake disengaged, place the Tow/Run switch in
the RUN position and attempt to push the vehicle. Motor braking should engage and cause resistance to rolling (moving at
no more than 1 to 3 mph) (1.5 to 4.8 km/h) with the Forward/Reverse switch in any position. When walk away motor braking
is engaged, the reverse buzzer should emit a distinct pattern of beeps. See following WARNING.
WARNING
• Walk Away Braking will not limit vehicle speed to 1 mph (1.6 km/h) on very steep grades. Do not operate
vehicle on slopes exceeding 20% grades.
Excel System Vehicles
• Motor Braking: Accelerate down an incline with the accelerator pedal fully pressed. When the vehicle reaches maximum
programmed speed, motor braking should engage and limit the vehicle to its maximum programmed speed. On very steep
grades, the vehicle may slightly exceed its maximum programmed speed, requiring the use of the brake pedal. Also, travel
downhill with the accelerator pedal partially pressed. Motor braking should limit speed to less than top speed and maintain
speeds proportional to the accelerator pedal position. On a level surface, accelerate the vehicle to full speed and then
release the accelerator pedal. Motor braking should smoothly slow the vehicle to a complete stop or else allow the vehicle
to coast freely, depending on the selected controller setting.
Gasoline Vehicles
• Accelerator: With the key switch in the ON position and the Forward/Reverse switch in the FORWARD position, as the
accelerator pedal is pressed, the engine should start and the vehicle should accelerate smoothly to
full speed. When the pedal is released it should return to the original position. All Cruise Car vehicles operate at reduced
speed in reverse.
• Governor: Check maximum speed of the vehicle. The vehicle should operate at 12-15 mph (19-24 km/h) on a level
surface.
DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
 Only licensed drivers should be allowed to drive the vehicles.
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