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Braking
On the right handlebar is the hand operated brake
lever. This brake lever controls the front brake when
the lever is squeezed. On the left handlebar is the
hand operated brake lever that controls the rear brake.
When braking, the throttle should be in the neutral
position.
CAUTION: If you apply the front or rear brake hard
enough, it is possible to lock the wheels. This could
cause you to lose control of the scooter. We suggest
progressive use of the brakes to bring the VX-1 scooter
to a complete stop without locking the wheels. Your
VX-1 scooter is a light-weight performance product and
therefore practice is recommended to safely perfect
emergency stops.
Regenerative (Regen) Braking
A distinctive feature of your Vectrix scooter is the
regenerative braking; this feature is part of the throttle
control.
Coasting whenever possible makes a signicant
difference. The regen braking system on deceleration
takes some of the energy from the motor and turns it
back into electrical energy. This energy is transferred
to the battery. Use the regen braking whenever safely
possible to increase your range.
Throttle Control
The throttle on the right handlebar is a distinctive
feature of your scooter. The throttle is the user
interface which determines forward motion as well as
implementing regen braking and the reverse feature.
The bi-directional throttle is very simple to use.
• Twist the throttle counter-clockwise to accelerate in
the forward direction.
• Release the throttle and it returns to a neutral
position.
To activate regen braking:
1. Simply twist the throttle clockwise beyond the
neutral position and you will progressively engage
in regen braking.
•Always “cover” the front brake lever with the
index and middle ngers of your right hand
when using regen braking to slow the
scooter. This will ensure that you are ready to
apply the front brake if it becomes necessary to
slow the scooter quickly.
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