Start Up Procedure
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Step 1
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When you get into your Sparrow, fasten your safety belt.
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Safety Belt
Step 2
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If necessary, adjust the two rearview mirrors.
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Rear View Mirrors
Step 3
Check the forward/reverse switch, ensuring it is straight up in the neutral position.
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Forward / Reverse Switch
Step 4
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Put your foot on the brake pedal.
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Pedals
Step 5
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Release the parking/emergency brake at your left.
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Emergency Brake
Step 6
Turn the ignition key all the way to the right (to "start"). When you hear a loud click in the controller compartment, the green enable light on the dashboard will illuminate and a buzzer will sound.

Your Sparrow is now powered up.

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Ignition Switch
Step 7
Check the digital display on the E-meter on the dashboard for battery pack voltage.
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E-Meter
IMPORTANT: Do not drive your Sparrow if the voltage reads below 135 volts.
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How to Charge
Step 8
Turn the forward/reverse switch to the right to go forward, and to the left to back up.
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Forward / Reverse Switch
Step 9
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Accelerate slowly to prevent drawing excessive amps.
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Pedals
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Amp Meter

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Safety Belt
Rear View Mirrors
Forward / Reverse Switch
Pedals
Emergency Brake
Ignition Switch
E-Meter
How to Charge
Forward / Reverse Switch
Pedals
Amp Meter