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QUICK GUIDE TO XEBRA DRIVING
The Xebra is technically a motorcycle and should be driven in a similar manner to a motorcycle. This means gradual turns and no
sudden, sharp turns.Check with your local DMVlaws to ensure compliancewith license requirements.
1. Make surethe batteries have sufficient charge.Avoltage readingof 79 or higher isfully charged.
Refer to BatteryMaintenance section for charging instructions.
2. Fasten seatbelt(s) and adjust mirrors. SeeMirror section for properprocedure.
3. Place directionknob to N for neutral.
4. Check thatthe Master off button under the driver's seat is pulledout.
5. DEPRESSTHE BRAKE PEDAL.This is important if youare on a slope.
As the carhas no engine or gears,it will roll easilyin the direction of theslope when the motoris not turning.
6. Place keyin ignition and turn clockwiseone (72V ignition) or twoclicks (12V ignition).
You will most likely hearnothing! It's electric sothere's no idling (you mayhear the cooling fan).The voltage gaugewill go up.
7. Release parkingbrake located on the lowerleft side of thedriver's seat (sedan)or to the rightof driver's seat (truck).
8. Turn directionknob to F forforward, or to R forreverse and press redreverse button.
If going inreverse, you will hear thereverse beeper.
9. Remove footfrom brake and place footon accelerator SLOWLY.
10. Drive carefullywith gentle turns of thesteering wheel.
11.Anticipatestops, your Xebra does Nothave power brakes.
12. Themost common reason the Xebrawon't drive is theMASTER OFF BUTTON is pushed in.
The second reasonis the parking brake isengaged.
13. Finally, do not forget todisconnect the charging cord.
To Drive:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
§ Unique Features
Maintenance
INSTRUMENT PANEL:
SPEEDOMETERAND VOLTAGE METER
IGNITION
MASTER OFF BUTTON
DIRECTION KNOB
POWER CORD
FRONTAND REARDECK LIDS
DRIVE MOTOR
COOLING FAN
MOTOR CONTROLLER
BATTERY CHARGER
DC TO DC CONVERTER
HORSEPOWER VS XEBRAPOWER
CONDITIONING
CHARGING
CHECKING BATTERY VOLTAGE
EXTENDING THERANGE
RECYCLING THEBATTERIES
GEAR BOX FLUID
BRAKE FLUID
ZERK GREASE FITTING
SEATADJUSTMENT
HEATER
MIRRORS
HORN
TURN SIGNALS
LIGHTS
LOCKS
SPARETIRE
DRIVING SAFELY
DRIVING CONDITIONS
ENVIRONMENTALCONDITIONS
WEIGHT LIMIT
IN CASE OFANACCIDENT
POLITICS
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Batteries
Additional Equipment andInformation
Safety Warnings
Warranty Information
ALLABOUT YOURWARRANTY
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