Owner`s manual

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OPERATING PROCEDURES
Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers.
To reduce the possibility of severe injury or death resulting from loss of vehicle control, the fol-
lowing warnings must be observed:
When driving vehicle, consider the terrain, traffic conditions and the environmental factors which
effect the terrain and the ability to control the vehicle.
Use extra care and reduced speed when driving on poor surfaces, such as loose dirt, wet grass,
gravel, etc.
Maintain a safe speed when driving down hill. Use service brake to control speed when traveling
down an incline. A sudden stop or change of direction may result in loss of control.
Slow down before and during turns. All turns should be made at reduced speed.
Never drive vehicle up, down, or across an incline that exceeds 14° (25% grade).
To reduce the possibility of severe injury or death resulting from improper vehicle operation, the
following warnings must be observed:
Refer to GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS for seating capacity.
Depressing accelerator pedal may cause inadvertent vehicle movement. Turn the key to the
‘OFF’ position whenever the vehicle is parked.
To prevent inadvertent movement when the vehicle is to be left unattended, engage the park
brake, move direction selector to forward position, turn key to ‘OFF’ position and remove key.
Make sure that the direction selector is in correct position before attempting to start the vehicle.
Always bring the vehicle to a complete stop before shifting the direction selector.
Do not take vehicle out of ‘gear’ while in motion (coast).
Check the area behind the vehicle before operating in reverse.
All occupants must be seated and wearing their seat belts front side nets must be latched. Keep
entire body inside vehicle and hold on while vehicle is in motion.
STARTING AND DRIVING
This vehicle has two separate powertrains that may be operated individually to provide two wheel drive or at the same
time to provide four wheel drive. When the MODE switch is set to ELEC (top of switch pressed) only the front drive axle
is engaged, drawing power from the battery set. With the MODE switch set to GAS (bottom of switch pressed) only the
rear axle is engaged powered by the gas engine. With the MODE switch set to 4WD (switch in neutral position) both the
electric and gas powertrains are engaged for four wheel drive.
While operating in GAS mode (rear wheel drive) the vehicle can be changed on the fly from 2 wheel rear drive to full
time 4 wheel drive by setting the Mode Switch on the instrument panel to the 4WD (middle) position.