Driving The Vehicle - Smith Newton 2000 Series Owner's Manual

7. Driving the Vehicle

1. Switch or leave the Drive Selector (Figure 4.1) in the neutral position.
2. Do not depress the accelerator or brake pedal when attempting to
start the vehicle.
3. Never drive the vehicle with the park brake engaged (Figure 7.3).
Switch off Regenerative Braking (Figure 4.1) when driving

Perform all Pre-Start Checks in Section 6.

Make sure Cabin Heater and Air Conditioner switches
are switch OFF.

Turn the key from the "LOCK" to the "ON" position
(second notch) (Figure 7.1). The dashboard indicator
lamps will illuminate for a few seconds. Only the park
brake indicator on the dashboard should remain
illuminated.

Turn the key to the "START" position, and hold until
the EVIS Display illuminates (Figure 7.2).

Let the key return to the "ON" position.
EVIS Display – Start-Up
When the vehicle is started, the Start-Up screen (Figure 7.2) with the SMITH™ logo will
display. It may take up to 45 seconds for the Drive Mode screen to display SOC, Economy,
Battery Status, Battery Temperature and Motor Temperature (Figure 7.3).
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CAUTION
CAUTION
in snow or ice.
Figure 7.2
Figure 7.1
Figure 7.3
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