Controls and indicators
Vehicle controls and indicators consist of:
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Dash mounted “Power On” Key / lights, accessories switch (optional, some models do not have lights or
accessories). *LSV key/ignition in column
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Dash mounted direction selector switch Forward-Neutral- Reverse (Note: Neutral is the centre position)
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Steering Column mounted turn signal selector. (optional) (May incorporate horn on some models)
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State of change meter. (Sometimes referred to as battery status gauge)
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Accelerator pedal
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Combination service and park brake pedal
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Manual Hand brake. (Optional, some models do not have manual hand brake)
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Steering column mounted Light switch. (some models do not have lights)
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Floor mounted horn button. (Some models horn is operated by pulling back on turn signal selector)
Key/accessories switch
Located on the steering column, this switch enables the basic electrical system of the vehicle
to
be turned on and
off by turning the key. To prevent inadvertent operation of the vehicle when left unattended, the key should be
turned to the ‘OFF’ position and removed.
If the vehicle is equipped with lights, the key switch has a second “On” position to allow lights and accessories to
be powered.
Note: If the vehicle is equipped with factory installed custom accessories, some accessories require the
key to be switched to the second “on” position for the accessories to operate.
Direction Selector
WARNING!
To prevent loss of control and or damage to the vehicle do not move the direction switch while the vehicle is in
Motion. Moving the selector can result in sudden slowing of the vehicle and severe damage to the electronics.
Caution: To reduce the possibility of component damage, the vehicle must be completely stopped before
moving the direction selector.
Located on the dash panel, this switch permits the selection of either ‘F’ (forward), ‘R’ (reverse) or neutral (the
position between forward and reverse)
NOTE: The vehicle will not operate when switched to neutral position.
State of charge meter
Located on the dash, the state of change meter indicates the amount of useable power in the batteries.
NOTE: The state of charge meter does not necessarily display the remaining range or distance the vehicle
will travel before a recharge is required. For example, if batteries are discharged by approximately 50%.
Depending on battery condition and other factors the time required to fully recharge the batteries may be
8 hours but if the batteries are only charged for 2 hours the state of charge meter may well indicate fully
charged batteries. In this case when the vehicle is operated the battery meter will drop very quickly to
indicate the lower state of charge. The state of charge meter should be considered a guide only, and not
relied upon as a remaining range or “distance to empty” indicator.
The state of charge meter also operates as a fault identification display. When the onboard computer (The Curtis
Controller)
detects a fault a fault code will be displayed on the battery state of charge
meter. The fault code may be
a series of off/on or alternating blinking lights. If a fault code is displayed, for example the top and the bottom light
bar blink on 3 times then pause and then 3 times then pause. Call your selling dealer or service agent.
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