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FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Batteries
Battery Performance Tips
• New batteries will not perform to their
fullest capacity until they have been dis-
charged and recharged 20 to 30 times.
• Batteries should be fully charged before
the first use.
• Recharge the batteries daily, or after each
use of the vehicle.
• Always maintain a full charge on the bat-
teries. For best battery life, avoid dis-
charging the batteries more than 80%.
See page 48.
• Batteries should be at room temperature
when recharging. Do not charge batteries
at temperatures of 110°F (43°C) or
higher.
• In the first few years of life, the batteries
should provide a range of up to 30 miles
(48 km) at 72°F (22°C). At 32°F (0°C)
range may be reduced to 12-15 miles (19-
24 km). Actual range my be affected by
road conditions, terrain, weather and
driving habits.