Black plate (150,1)
3. Press the SET/COAST button and
release it at the speed you want.
Release the accelerator at the same
time.
Don't continue to hold in the button. Until
you release it, speed will continue to drop
(unless you continue to accelerate) and
you'll miss the desired speed.
NOTE
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The SET function can't be activated
until about 2 seconds after the ON/
OFF switch has been engaged.
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On a steep grade, the vehicle may
momentarily slow down going up or
speed up while going down.
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To Increase Cruising Speed
Follow either of these procedures.
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Press the RES/ACCEL button and hold
it. Your vehicle will accelerate.
Release the button at the speed you
want.
Your vehicle has a tap-up feature that
allows you to increase your current speed
in increments of 1.6 km/h (1 mph) by a
momentary tap of the RES/ACCEL
button. Multiple taps will increase your
vehicle speed 1.6 km/h (1 mph) for each
tap.
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Accelerate to the desired speed.
Press the SET/COAST button and
release it immediately.
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