Starting the Vehicle
1. Make sure the driving selection switch is in the Neutral position.
2. Make sure the transmission is at Neutral position.
3. Make sure the Parking brake is engaged.
4. Make sure the manual battery disconnect switch is in the ON position.
5. Do not press the throttle pedal.
6. Turn the ignition to the ON position.
7. Wait for the EV display unit to reset (LED and LCD display working). If 5 seconds have passed and the display is
not working refer to section ‘diagnostics & trouble shooting’.
Gear Shifting
This vehicle is equipped with a 2-speed transmission. Select the proper gear ratio as described in page 41.
The transmission was designed for increased durability with a mechanical gear engagement mechanism. This
mechanism will lock the gears and block the shifting in the event torque is present in the system (such as holding the
vehicle from rolling on a hill with the motor). If this occurs and a shifting is required, try releasing the pressure by
pressing the throttle slightly and changing vehicle position.
Braking
1. Release the throttle pedal completely.
2. Press on the brake pedal evenly and firmly.