Operation - Pride Boxter Owner's Manual

GETTING ON YOUR BOXSTER
1. Make certain that the key is removed from the key switch.
2. Stand at the side of your Boxster.
3. Push down on the seat lock lever and rotate the seat until it is facing you.
4. Make certain that the seat is locked securely in position.
5. Position yourself comfortably and securely in the seat.
6. Push down on the seat lock lever and rotate the seat until you are facing forward.
7. Make certain that the seat is locked securely in position.
8. Make certain that your feet are safely on the floorboard.
Follow the checklist below. Familiarize yourself with this checklist, since some of the checks must be
performed before you get on your Boxster.
PRE-RIDE ADJUSTMENTS AND CHECKS
Have you fully charged the batteries? See VI. Batteries and Charging.”
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Is the manual freewheel lever in the down (drive) position? See V. “Description.”
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Never leave the manual freewheel lever pulled up unless you are manually pushing your Boxster.
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Is your proposed path clear of people, pets, and obstacles?
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Have you planned your route to avoid adverse terrain and as many inclines as possible?
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Are you positioned comfortably in the seat? See “Getting On Your Boxster” above.
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Is the seat at the proper height? See VIII. “Comfort Adjustments.”
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Is the seat locked securely in place? See VIII. “Comfort Adjustments.”
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Is the tiller handle at a comfortable setting and locked securely in place? See VIII. “Comfort Adjust-
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ments.”
Is the key fully inserted into the key switch? See V. “Description.”
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Is the speed adjustment dial set to a lower setting? See V. “Description.”
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Are you grasping the handgrips with a thumb resting on each side of the throttle lever? See V. “De-
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scription.”
Does your Boxster’s horn work properly?
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OPERATING YOUR BOXSTER
After planning your route:
Adjust the speed adjustment dial on the control console assembly to your desired level of speed.
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Press your thumb against the appropriate side of the throttle lever.
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The electric brake automatically disengages and the Boxster accelerates smoothly to the speed preselected
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at the speed adjustment dial.
WHETHER YOU ARE DRIVING FORWARD OR IN REVERSE:
Pulling on the left handgrip steers your Boxster to the left.
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Pulling on the right handgrip steers your Boxster to the right.
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Move the tiller to the center position to drive straight ahead.
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Releasing the throttle lever causes your Boxster to decelerate and come to a complete stop.
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The electric brake automatically engages when your Boxster comes to a stop.
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