While Driving - CareCo Airlite Owner's Manual

2.2 While Driving

■ Please carry out regular inspections on your scooter.
MAINTENANCE'.
■ Do not alight from the vehicle whilst it is moving
 Such action may cause you to lose balance and risk injury from falling.
 Ensure that your clothes do not tangle in the wheels.
■ Do not use your vehicle under any of the following conditions:-
 On roads with heavy traffic or roads that are muddy, gravelly, uneven, narrow, snowed
over, icy or on canal towpaths not guarded by a fence or hedge.
 Do not drive at night or when it is raining, snowing, misty, or windy.
 Do not drive your vehicle in an 'S' pattern or make erratic turns.
 Do not take the scooter onto escalators.
 UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THE SCOOTER BE USED AS A SEAT IN A MOTOR
VEHICLE (e.g. CARS, BUSES, TRAINS, ETC).
■ Mobile Phones and other electrical equipment
 Do not use a mobile phone or other wireless communication device while driving.
 Always switch off the scooter and remove the ignition key before using a mobile phone.
 Do not charge a mobile phone or any other electrical device from your scooter's battery.
■ Automatic Power Shut Down
In order to avoid accidentally draining the battery, your scooter is equipped with an
automatic power shut down facility.
undisturbed for a period of ten minutes, it will automatically turn off. Should this occur,
simply switch your scooter off and back on and it will be ready to use once again.
■ Ramps, inclines and descents
 Do not drive onto steep ramps greater than the specified gradient. Refer to the section
entitled 'CLIMBING ANGLE' in '7. SPECIFICATION'.
Always use a low speed setting when ascending or descending a slope.
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 Do not drive on uneven ground.
 Do not make sudden turns when driving on gravel roads or ramps.
Always lean forward when climbing uphill.
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■ Starting and Driving
1. Make sure the seat is installed properly.
2. Make sure the tiller has been secured.
3. Fold down the armrests so you can rest your arms.
4. Turn the power switch to 'ON'. If necessary, turn on the headlights.
If the scooter is switched on, after remaining
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Refer to '6. INSPECTION &