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Zap Xebra 2008 Owner's Manual

Summary of Xebra 2008

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    Quick guide to xebra driving the xebra is technically a motorcycle and should be driven in a similar manner to a motorcycle. This means gradual turns and no sudden, sharp turns. Check with your local dmv laws to ensure compliance with license requirements. 1. Make sure the batteries have sufficient ...

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    Unique features instrument panel there are three main components of the instrument panel, the speedometer, the voltage meter and the ammeter ( . The inner dial of the speedometer indicates speed in miles per hour, the outer in kilometers per hour. Also on the speedometer, you will find the overall o...

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    Front & rear deck lids the xebra sedan is a with storage capacity in the rear but no storage space inside the front deck lid. Do not attempt to stow, create storage or strap anything in this area. It allows no safe place for foreign objects. It's very important not to this open while the xebra is tu...

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    The charger has a group of 6 graduated lights indicating the relative charging current. When initially plugged in to a depleted pack, the top light will illuminate, indicating a relatively high charging current. As the pack is charged, the lights will illuminate sequentially. At some point in this p...

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    Charging the batteries before charging make sure the ignition switch is in the “off” position and the key is out of the ignition. It is best to charge the xebra overnight. 1. Plug the charger into a 110 volt wall outlet. Any outlet to be used for charging needs to be rated at a minimum of 20 amps an...

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    * important: charge your batteries all the way! If you are plugging into a 110 volt 20 amp circuit, it can take up to 12 hours to charge batteries that are 100% discharged. * take off slowly, avoiding jack-rabbit starts. Pretend an egg is between your foot and the accelerator pedal. * add solar pane...

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    Maintenance gear box oil brake fluid after 500 miles you will want to change the oil in the gear box. 1) remove the square head drain plug at the bottom of the gear box and drain the oil into a pan. Be careful how much torque you put on the bolts, the plug bolts are made of a semi-soft metal and you...

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    Mirrors horn turn signals the rear view mirror on the windshield should be set so that you can comfortably see behind the vehicle. It is recommended that you have a point of reference behind the vehicle so that you can properly see other vehicles or obstructions such as poles, fire hydrants or bicyc...

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    Driving safely driving conditions environmental conditions there are four seat belts installed in your xebra. It is both unsafe and illegal to place more than one person in a single seat belt. It is very important to wear them at all times, even for a drive down the block. Follow seatbelt laws as wi...

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    Additional information regarding the xebra pickup (zaptruck) the zaptruck weight capacity is 500 lbs including passengers. The gross vehicle weights and shipping weights can be found on page 30. Most of the components in the are identical to those described in the sedan manual. The locations vary so...

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    Safety warnings the purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings by themselves do not eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give ...

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    Operational safety warnings other safety warnings 1. Keep hands, face, feet, and long hair away from all moving parts. 2. Do not touch the wheels while they are rotating. 3. Be alert. To prevent injury to yourself and to others, do not operate your xebra if you are fatigued or on medication. 4. Do n...

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    2. What is not covered w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w normal wear and tear items such as the charger plug and receptacle, seats, windshield wiper blades, trim pieces, fuses, decals (except safety decals), brake pads, brushes, bushings, light bulbs, mats and pads, cosmetic deterioration, and items...

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    29 dealer must have returned the pdi and a copy of the registration to zap. All parts replaced under this warranty become the property of zap. This warranty is exclusive. Zap makes no other warranty of any kind, express or implied. Any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particula...

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