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Table of Contents
Foreword ......................................................................................................................... 3
The Structure of This Manual ......................................................................................... 4
Safety ............................................................................................................................... 5
General Notes on Safe Driving ..................................................................................... 5
Adverse Conditions ...................................................................................................... 6
Avoiding Road Hazards ............................................................................................... 6
Equipment and Controls ................................................................................................. 7
The ELF: Overview ....................................................................................................... 7
Know Your Controls .................................................................................................... 8
Vehicle Operation ............................................................................................................ 9
Before You Get In ........................................................................................................ 9
Getting into the Vehicle ................................................................................................ 9
Before Riding ............................................................................................................. 10
Taking Your First Ride ................................................................................................ 10
Adjusting the Seat ................................................................................................ 10
Riding Your ELF ................................................................................................... 12
Understanding the 3-Speed Hub ............................................................................... 12
Shifting to Higher Gears ....................................................................................... 12
Down Shifting ....................................................................................................... 12
Understanding the Optional NuVinci 360 Continuously Variable Transmission ............ 13
Shifting to Higher Gears ......................................
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Down Shifting ......................................................
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Using the CycleAnalyst® (If Equipped) ....................................................................... 13
Basic Button Navigation ....................................................................................... 13
Status Screens ..................................................................................................... 13
Setup ................................................................................................................... 14
Handling the ELF ....................................................................................................... 14
Turning ................................................................................................................. 14
Reversing ............................................................................................................. 14
Stopping .............................................................................................................. 15
Parking ................................................................................................................. 15
Understanding Your Battery ....................................................................................... 16
Battery Connections ............................................................................................. 16
Charging Your Battery .......................................................................................... 17
Using the Wall Charger ................................................................................... 17
Using the Solar Panel ...................................................................................... 17
Carrying and Using Two Batteries ........................................................................ 19
How to Get the Most Out of Your Battery ............................................................. 19
Care Instructions ........................................................................................................... 20
Drivetrain ................................................................................................................... 20
Wheels and Tires ....................................................................................................... 20
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