Pride Boxter Owner's Manual page 8

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Do not operate your new Boxster for the first time without completely reading and understanding this
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owner’s manual.
Do not carry passengers on your Boxster.
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If your Boxster is equipped with a reclining seat, DO NOT operate the vehicle with the seat in the
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reclined position.
Do not leave the key in the key switch when your Boxster is unattended.
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Make certain that the seat is locked into place and that the key is removed from the key switch before
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getting on or off of your Boxster. Make certain that the seat is in a locked position when you are
operating your Boxster.
Reduce your Boxster’s speed when you are operating it on uneven terrain and soft surfaces.
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Reduce your Boxster’s speed when you are driving it around a corner.
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Never drive your Boxster across the side of a hill or diagonally up or down a hill, and do not stop, if
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possible, while driving up or down an incline.
Proceed with extreme caution as you approach the downgrade of a ramp or other incline and when
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driving near a raised surface or unprotected ledges and drop-offs (curbs, porches, stairs, etc.).
Never remove your Boxster’s anti-tip wheels or modify the Boxster in any way that is not authorized by
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Pride.
Use extreme caution when operating your Boxster on busy streets and in parking lots or shopping malls
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and never ride your Boxster where you cannot safely and legally walk.Consult local municipal or state
agencies with regard to operating your Boxster on public roadways.
Do not operate your Boxster while you are under the influence of alcohol.
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Check with your physician if you are taking any medications that may affect your ability to operate your
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Boxster safely.
Keep your hands on the tiller and your feet on the floorboard when you are operating your Boxster.
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Make certain that the tires are properly inflated (30 psi).
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Never use your Boxster PMV as a seat in a moving vehicle.
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Make certain that the Boxster’s batteries are properly secured when you are transporting your PMV in
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another vehicle.
Disconnect your Boxster’s batteries if you will not be using the PMV for more than 48 hours.
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Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after
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handling.
WARNING! Do not expose the electronics to any type of moisture at any time
(rain, snow, mist, or washing the PMV). Such exposure can damage the electronics.
Never attempt to ride a PMV that has been exposed to moisture until it
has dried thoroughly.
Do not operate or store the PMV where it may be exposed to inclement
weather conditions such as rain, snow, mist, and below-freezing temperatures
(such as storage on an outside car/van lift). Attempting to operate the PMV in
such conditions can damage the electronics and potentially result in loss of control.
Do not operate a PMV in icy or slippery conditions or on salted surfaces
(i.e., walks or roads). Such use may result in an accident, personal injury, or adversely
affect the performance and/or safety of your PMV.
Always protect batteries from freezing temperatures and never charge a
frozen battery. This will damage the battery and may cause personal injury.
Attempting to charge a battery in freezing conditions does not prevent a battery from freezing.
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