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•A short button press scrolls through the user-selectable
information.
• A long button press resets.
The User-Selectable options are:
• Instant Consumption (Kilowatts) •
Trip A
• Trip B
• Tire Pressure
New Trip
To reset:
• Press and hold the TRIP button manually.
• When the “Trip Distance” reaches 999.9 miles/
kilometers or when the “Elapsed Time” reaches 99.59
(99 hours and 59 minutes) the system will reset auto-
matically.Trip Functions
Both trip functions are resettable (reset — start of new
trip).
“Trip A” can be used to display the figures relating to:
• distance
Trip Button
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•avg. energy
• avg. speed
• elapsed time (driving time).
“Trip B” can be used to display the figures relating to:
• distance
• avg. energy
• avg. speed
• elapsed time (driving time).
Values Displayed
Range
This indicates the distance which may be travelled with
the remaining battery charge, assuming that driving
conditions will not change. The message “----” will
appear when the system is initializing. NOTE:
The range depends on several factors: driving
style, type of route (freeway, residential, mountain roads,
etc.), conditions of use of the car (load, tire pressure, etc.).
Trip planning must take into account the above notes.
Distance Traveled
This value shows the distance covered since the last reset.
Average Speed
This value shows the vehicle’s average speed as a func-
tion of the overall time elapsed since the last reset.
Elapsed Time
This value shows the time elapsed since the last reset.
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Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
The Four-Wheel ABS is designed to aid the driver in
maintaining vehicle control under adverse braking con-
ditions. The system operates with a separate computer to
modulate hydraulic pressure, to prevent wheel lock-up
and to help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces.
The system’s pump motor runs during an ABS stop to
provide regulated hydraulic pressure. The pump motor
makes a low humming noise during operation, which is
normal.
The ABS includes an amber ABS Warning Light. When
the light is illuminated, the ABS is not functioning. The
system reverts to standard non-anti-lock brakes. Turning
the ignition Off and On again may reset the ABS if the
fault detected was only momentary.
WARNING!
•Pumping the Anti-Lock Brakes will diminish their
effectiveness and may lead to a collision. Pumping
makes the stopping distance longer. Just press
firmly on your brake pedal when you need to slow
down or stop.
• The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) cannot prevent
the natural laws of physics from acting on the
vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering
efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of
the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded.
• The ABS cannot prevent collisions, including those
resulting from excessive speed in turns, following
another vehicle too closely, or hydroplaning.
• The capabilities of an ABS-equipped vehicle must
never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous
manner, which could jeopardize the user’s safety or
the safety of others.
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