Carver Base User manual

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QUICK START GUIDE

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WELCOME TO CARVER
We’re delighted to help you start racking up your
first miles. In this quick start guide, you’ll find all the
information you need to get the most out of Carver.
First, we’ll explain where you’re allowed to drive
and park with Carver. Then we’ll launch into starting
up and driving, the dashboard, the luggage
compartment, the convertible roof, charging the
battery, connecting with Bluetooth, and your final
checks before driving with Carver.

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Place on the road
Driving instructions
Dashboard
Luggage compartment
Convertible roof
Charging
Bluetooth
Ready to get started
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Parking a Carver S+
Parking rules for three-wheeled vehicles vary from one
region to another. This means that in some regions
you may park along the road, where permitted, and in
parking spaces. In other regions, you can also park on
the pavement. Please contact your local council for the
appropriate regulations.
Traffic regulations will depend on what type of Carver
you’re driving and how your vehicle is registered. Please
contact your local council for the appropriate regulations.
Carver Base, R+ = Quadricycle
Carver S+ = Three-wheeled motor vehicle
Place on the road for quadricycles
With the Carver Base and R+, you fall under the category
of quadricycle, which means you have to drive on the
carriageway in built-up areas. Outside of built-up areas,
you have to ride on cycle paths or 40mph (60km/h) roads.
The maximum speed for quadricycles on the carriageway
is 28mph.
Place on the road for three-wheeled motor vehicles
With the Carver S+, you fall under the category of
three-wheeled motor vehicle, which means you must
drive on the carriageway both within and outside of
built-up areas.
Parking the Carver Base and R+
A quadricycle is allowed to park along the road, where
permitted, and in parking spaces. In terms of paid
parking, the same rules apply as would for passenger
vehicles. A quadricycle cannot be parked on the
pavement.
PLACE ON THE ROAD

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DRIVING
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Adjust the driver’s seat to the correct sitting position.
You can adjust the sitting position using the handle on
the side of the driver’s seat.
Sliding the driver’s seat fully forward will allow a
passenger to sit in the passenger seat at the back of the
Carver. This doesn’t apply for the Carver Cargo.
2. Adjust the mirrors for optimum visibility. You can do
this by simply tilting the mirrored surface.
3. Put on your seat belt.
4. Put the key in the ignition. Turn the key clockwise once
to unlock the steering wheel. Turn the key one position
further to start the Carver.
5. Check you have the correct lighting on. If the lighting
is set to OFF, the low beam will automatically switch on.
6. Release the handbrake by pressing the button on top
of the lever and pushing it down.
7. Choose the right mode. Press the “D” (Drive) button to
go forwards or the “R” (Reverse) button to go backwards.
8. The Carver has two foot pedals: on the left, you’ll find
the brake pedal and on the right is the accelerator pedal,
both pedals are operated with the driver’s right foot.
These driving instructions are a step-by-step guide to
starting and driving your Carver.

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The left, right and upper warning lights are located on the dashboard. The dashboard displays all necessary
information and beneath the display are two grey buttons.
DASHBOARD

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A. Charging status
B. Driving mode: Neutral (N), Drive (D) or Reverse
(R).
C. Dynamic driving modes create more or less pro-
gressive tilting behaviour from the DVC controller.
- Normal: Standard mode
- Comfort: Drive more smoothly
- Sport: The Carver tilts faster and more
smoothly
D. Speedometer shows the current speed in km/h or
mph.
1. The handbrake is on and/or the brake fluid level is
too low
2. The battery is charging
3. Full beam is on
4. Left indicator
5. Temperature gauge
6. System error and/or maintenance required
7. Right indicator
8. Ignition and power are switched on
9. Battery has less than 20% charge
10. Reduced engine power mode is switched on
Warning lights
Dashboard display & buttons
E. Odometer or trip meter. These shows the number
of miles travelled since the last reset.
F. Using the left-hand, grey button under the
dashboard display, you can switch between the
different dynamic driving modes of C. When
changing modes, the words Normal, Comfort and
Sport will appear in the display at C. After this,
only the first letter will remain in place while you’re
driving.
G. The grey button on the right-hand side, under
the dashboard display is used to switch to the E
display mode. Pressing the button displays the
odometer or trip meter function. You can also
use this button to reset the trip meter function by
pressing the button for 2 seconds.

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1. Driving mode buttons
The N button sets the driving mode to Neutral, the D to
Drive and the R to Reverse.
2. Hazard lights
To turn on the hazard lights, press the warning triangle
button beneath the dashboard. Press the button again to
switch off the hazard lights.
3. Defrosting or demisting
Press this button to heat the windscreen.
4. USB port
The USB port can be used to charge external devices. The
maximum load capacity for the USB port is 7.5 watts.
5. Fan switch
Turn on the side window fans by flicking the fan switch on
the dashboard – upwards for cold air or downwards for
warm air.
6. Lights and indicators
Use the left switch to operate the lights. Low beam is on
by default and pulling the switch towards you turns on full
beam. Pull the switch up for the right indicator and push it
down for the left indicator.

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Windows
The side windows can be removed by unscrewing the
two rotary knobs on the door. Once you’ve loosened the
window, you can lift up the window and keep it in a safe
place.
Windshield washer fluid
You can refill the windshield washer fluid by unscrewing
the two Torx screws from the bonnet. Slide the bonnet
forward and remove the cap from the reservoir to refill
the fluid.
7. Windscreen wiper
You can control the wiper speed using the switch on the
right side of the steering wheel. Flick the switch down
to turn on the windscreen wiper. Twice down is for low
speed, three times down is for high speed and once
towards you activates the wiper fluid.
8. Horn
The horn is located in the centre of the steering wheel.
9. Ignition switch
The ignition switch for the key is located to the right of
the steering wheel.
10. Amplifier
The amplifier is located to the right of
the steering wheel under the dashboard. The amplifier
can be used with the Bluetooth audio system, allowing
you to listen to music wirelessly via the built-in speakers.
11. Handbrake
The handbrake is located on the right-hand side, under
the steering wheel.
12. Brake pedal
The brake pedal is located on the left.
13. Accelerator pedal
The accelerator pedal is located on the right.

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LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT
Luggage can be stored in the luggage compartment
behind the passenger seat.
Carver
You can open the luggage compartment using the key.
The Carver has space for 75 litres of luggage.
Carver Cargo
You can open the luggage compartment on the Cargo
using the appropriate key. The Cargo has space for 500
litres of luggage.

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The Carver has a retractable convertible roof. To open the
roof, follow these steps:
1. Open the luggage compartment to release the
tension on the convertible roof.
2. Undo the straps on the top of the convertible roof.
3. Roll the roof towards the back and secure it using the
two Velcro straps.
4. Shut the luggage compartment.
Now you’re all ready to enjoy the sunshine.
Note: The convertible roof is not available on the Carver
Cargo.
CONVERTIBLE ROOF

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Use the charging cable to charge the Carver. The
charging cable can be connected to a normal 230-volt
power socket. It is located at the rear of the Carver, under
the luggage compartment. You can also charge the
battery at a charging station using an adaptor cable.
It is not possible to drive the Carver while it is still
connected to the charging cable.
CHARGING

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BLUETOOTH
You can listen to music in your Carver wirelessly via
Bluetooth. To connect to the Bluetooth audio system for
the first time, follow the steps below:
1. Turn the audio system on by holding down the
button in the middle for three seconds.
2. After this, the Bluetooth system will switch itself
off and you need to turn it on again by holding
down the button for one second.
3. Next open the Bluetooth settings on your device
and connect to the device ‘CARVER’ from your
Bluetooth list.
If you are the only one using the Bluetooth system, you
will only have to repeat steps two and three the next time.
Would you like to pair a second device? Then you will
need to reset the Bluetooth system again by repeating
steps one, two and three. If, as the main driver, you
then want to connect again, you will need to reset the
Bluetooth audio system in the same way.
It may also be that you need to restore your Bluetooth
connection by disconnecting your current connection to
‘CARVER’.

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Your own safety and the safety of others is paramount.
That is why it is important to observe local traffic
regulations. Drive a safe distance from the vehicles
around you, drive in the centre of the carriageway and
drive as if you are driving a car.
Safety messages
You drive the Carver like a car, but it protrudes like a
motorbike when you turn. This is due to the way the
Carver tilts when you go around a bend. The tilting
mechanism means you feel it less intensely when you go
around a bend.
In the Carver you will hear audible safety messages.
These messages increase in frequency as the tilt angle
increases. Adjust your driving behaviour according to the
safety messages, lower your speed and gradually loosen
your grip on the steering wheel to make the Carver more
upright.
It is important that you take the time to learn how to drive
the Carver and that you follow these basic principles:
• Avoid abrupt steering movements
• Take corners from the outside in
• Correct using gentle steering movements
• Reduce your speed in windy weather
• Never drive (too) fast in reverse
READY TO GET
STARTED
Calibrating
You may notice that your Carver is not standing entirely
straight. You can calibrate the Carver yourself by
following these steps:
1. Place the Carver on a flat surface
2. Turn the key in the Carver’s ignition
3. Hold the “N” down for ten seconds until the Carver
switches into service mode
4. Click the “N” three times in a row
5. Then you use “D” and “R” to calibrate the Carver
straight
6. Click on the “N” three times again to save the
calibrated position
7. Then switch off the Carver and start driving again

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You’re now ready to start your Carver adventure!
If you’d like more information, then use the QR code
to view the full manual.
Enjoy a unique driving experience with Carver.
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Contents non-binding. We reserve the right to make changes to specifications and equipment. The information in this quick start guide
corresponds to the state of affairs at the time of publication. The technical data stated should also be regarded as provisional. It corresponds to the
state of affairs at the time of publication (10/22).

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