Hoveround Ventura 4-Wheel Mobility Scooter Owners Manual - Page 5

2. SAFETY NOTICE 2.2 WHILE DRIVING ■ Please carry out regular inspections. Refer to Section 6 INSEPCTION AND MAINTENANCE ■ Do not exit the vehicle while the vehicle is moving. ♦ Such action may cause you to lose your balance and risk injury from falling. ♦ Pay attention that your clothes do not tangle in the wheels. ■ Do not use your vehicle under the circumstances below. ♦ In areas with heavy traffic or areas that are muddy, gravel, bumpy, narrow, snow covered, icy or in areas with drop offs not protected by fences or protective guardrails. Keep away from areas where the wheels may become stuck. ♦ Do not drive at night or when it is raining, snowing, misty, or windy. ♦ Do not drive your vehicle in an "S" pattern or make erratic turnings. ♦ Do not take the scooter onto escalators. ♦ UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THE SCOOTER BE USED AS A SEAT IN A MOTOR VEHICLE (E.G. CARS, BUSES, TRAINS, ETC). ■ About Mobile Phones and other electrical equipment ♦ Do not use a mobile phone or other wireless communication devices while driving. ♦ Always switch off the scooter and remove the ignition key before using a mobile phone. ♦ Do not charge mobile phones or any other electrical devices from your scooter's battery. ■ Automatic Power Shut Down In order to avoid accidental battery run down, your scooter is equipped with an automatic power shut down facility. If the scooter is switched on, after remaining undisturbed for a period of thirty minutes it will automatically turn off. Should this occur, simply switch your scooter off and back on and it will be ready to use once again. ■ Ramps, inclines and drops ♦ Do not drive onto steep ramps greater than the specified gradient. Refer to the section entitled "CLIMBING ANGLE" in Section 7 SPECIFICATIONS ♦ Always use a low speed setting when ascending or descending a gradient. ♦ Do not drive in areas with large drops or potholes. ♦ Please slow down when driving in areas with inclines. ♦ Do not make sudden turns when driving on gravel or ramps. ♦ Always lean forward when climbing a steep gradient. 4 Rev.2.02.15.13