Full Product Manual

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OPERATION
Towing Loads
Towing improperly can alter vehicle handling and may cause loss of control or brake
instability. Always follow these precautions when towing:
1. Never load more than 150 lbs. (68.1 kg) tongue weight on the towing bracket.
2. Do not operate the vehicle faster than 10 MPH (16 km/h) when towing. Towing a trailer
increases braking distance.
3. Do not tow more than the recommended weight for the vehicle. See the towing capacity chart
below and the specifications charts beginning on page 75.
4. Attach a trailer to the trailer hitch bracket only. Do not attach a trailer to any other location
or you may lose control of the vehicle.
5. Never tow a trailer on a grade steeper than 15°.
Total Towed
Load Weight
(Level Ground)
Total Towed
Load Weight
(15° grade)
Total Hitch
Vertical
Weight
Maximum
Towing
Speed
855lbs.(389kg) 500lbs.(227kg) 150 lbs.(68.1 kg) 10 MPH(16 kph)
Towing the HS5D-EV
NOTICE: When towing the vehicle, the key MUST be in the OFF position or severe motor damage
will occur.
Follow these procedures when towing the vehicle:
1. Turn the key off.
2. Always follow these precautions when towing this vehicle:
• Do not operate faster than 10 MPH (16 km/h).
• Do not tow on public streets.
• Do not allow passengers in the towed vehicle.
• Avoid abrupt starts and stops.
• Avoid sharp turns and abrupt steering maneuvers.
• Avoid towing on a hill.