LEVC TX Quick Start Manual - User Manual

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T X Q U I C K - S T A R T G U I D E

We want you to get the most from your time with TX, so this brief guide is designed
to help you familiarise yourself with some of the basic controls and functions, as well
provide answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about operating the
Electric Taxi.

The instructions and images in this guide are taken from the LEVC Operator’s Manual
app, which contains full instructions on all the topics covered. To download the app
to your smart device, please visit Google Play or the App Store and search ‘LEVC’.

O F F I C I A L L E V C O P E R A T O R S

I N F O R M A T I O N A P P

L O C K I N G A N D U N L O C K I N G

G E T T I N G C O M F O R T A B L E

R E M O T E K E Y F O B

1 – Panic function (activates alarm)
2 – Lock
3 – Unlock
4 – Boot release (press and hold)

! A back up manual key blade is stored
inside the key fob in the event of a remote
key failure.

! The vehicle will not lock if the doors are
open, the vehicle is active or the handbrake
is not applied.

D R I V E R ’ S S E A T

MANUAL SEAT
1 – Back rest angle
2 – Up / down
3 – Forwards / backwards slide
4 – Lumbar support

LUXURY SEAT
Press and hold to adjust the seat position:
1 – Back rest angle
2 – Up / down
3 – Forwards / backwards
4 – Cushion angle
5 – Lumbar support

If the seat has entered sleep mode, press
any control button one way and then the
other to activate the seat.

To learn more about taxi-locking,

download the guide at

levc.com/technology/faq_design_development/

D R I V I N G

S T E E R I N G W H E E L

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Release the steering wheel by pushing
the lever downwards.

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Adjust the height and reach by moving
the wheel

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Lock the wheel in place by pulling the
lever firmly upwards

D O O R M I R R O R S

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Select the desired door mirror by
pressing ‘L’ or ‘R’ (the button will
illuminate)

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Adjust the mirror by moving the joystick

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After adjustment press ‘L’ or ‘R’ again to
save the setting.

! The mirror rotates on an axis – the
maximum inwards / outwards adjustment
can be achieved a less extreme up/down
angles (and vice-versa)

S T A R T I N G A N D S T O P P I N G

To start the taxi:
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Ensure the key is inside the driver’s
compartment

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Ensure the gear selector is in Neutral
(‘N’)

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Press the brake pedal

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Turn the rotary switch clockwise and
release it

To stop the taxi:
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Turn the rotary switch clockwise and
release it

! When the speedometer and gear selector
information is displayed, the vehicle is active.

! To turn the vehicle off in an emergency,
turn the rotary switch clockwise and hold it
for two seconds.

P A R K I N G B R A K E

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To engage the parking brake, pull up on
the lever

•

To release it, press the lever down

A warning indicator is shown on the driver
display when the parking brake is engaged.

•

To activate the automatic parking brake
function press (A) (a green light is
illuminated on the switch*).

*The parking brake will release as the
vehicle pulls away and re-engage
automatically when the ignition is
switched off.

R E G E N E R A T I V E B R A K I N G

This function allows the taxi to harness
some of the energy lost while slowing down
and use it to replenish the drive battery.
With Drive (‘D’) selected, move the lever
left/right to select the desired level of
regeneration – 0 (off), 1 (low) or 2 (high),

! The level of regeneration selected is shown
at the bottom of the right-hand dial in the
driver display.

! The vehicle will default to Smart mode
automatically on each re-start.

! When the drive battery is fully charged,
regenerative braking is automatically
disabled.

D R I V E M O D E S

To change the drive mode, swipe the
touchscreen screen from right to left and
select the relevant icon (at any time):

Smart – uses the battery first, before starting
the range-extender as the level of charge
becomes low.

Pure EV – will not engage the range
extender. The battery will be depleted until
the vehicle stops.

Save –will engage the range extender as
required to maintain the drive battery’s
current level of charge

! In Pure EV mode the battery will be
completely drained, so the remaining range
displayed will be a few miles more than in
shown in Smart mode.

! The vehicle will default to Smart mode
automatically on each re-start.

L I G H T S

TX is equipped with automatic headlights
with Main Beam Assist (which switches
between dipped and main beam
automatically)

•

Turn the end of the left-hand stalk to
position three to select ‘AUTO’

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Turn to position four and release to turn
Main Beam Assist on/off

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Manual full beam is activated by
pushing the stalk towards the
dashboard

O T H E R C O N T R O L S

W I N D S C R E E N W I P E R S

TX is equipped with automatic windscreen
wipers.

•

Press the wiper button on the front
of the stalk to activate the automatic
function

•

The sensitivity can be adjusted by
rotating the stalk

•

Manual control can be selected by
pushing the stalk upwards

•

The rear wiper is activated using the
button on the end of the stalk

T O U C H S C R E E N

The touchscreen is used to control the infotainment, vehicle settings and heating
and ventilation controls.

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Press the button at the base of the screen to return to the home screen

•

Swipe left to right to access the infotainment and driver performance shortcuts
(applications)

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Swipe right to left to access the vehicle function shortcuts

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Swipe from downwards from the top edge to access the settings menu and
Operator’s Manual

H E A T I N G A N D V E N T I L A T I O N ( H V A C )

DRIVER

To open the HVAC controls, select the fan icon at the bottom of the touchscreen:

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Adjust the temperature by selecting the current value

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Adjust the fan speed, or choose ‘AUTO’

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Turn off the ventilation system by turning the fan speed to ‘OFF’

PASSENGER

To access the passenger compartment HVAC controls, swipe the HVAC screen from
right to left. Here you can view or override the current setting

! The driver HVAC system must be active in order for the passenger compartment
HVAC to operate.

S A F E T Y S Y S T E M S

C H A R G I N G

TX features cutting-edge active safety features as
standard:

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Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)

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Stability Control (ESC)

! These safety systems are designed to provide peace
of mind by complementing the driver only when
required in an emergency situation. They cannot be
deactivated.

•

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

•

Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

•

Road Sign Information (RSI)

! These driver assistance features are designed for
additional peace of mind. They can be adjusted /
deactivated from the vehicle function shortcuts or in
the vehicle settings menu.

TX can be recharged via several different socket types:

Type 2 AC charging >22kW (standard)

CCS DC rapid charging >50kW (standard)

CHAdeMO DC rapid charging >50kW (optional)

Connect the vehicle and begin the charge session on
the charging post (varies by device - follow the instructions
provided on the post).

! A Type 2 charging cable is provided in the boot of the vehicle. The rapid charging
cable is fixed to the charging post itself.
! While charging, the cable is locked to the charging sockets

! The charging status is indicated by lights on the charge port
(type 2/CCS) or on the plug (CHAdeMO).

! The ignition must be switched off to initiate charging

! Unlocking the vehicle during charging will end the charging session (Type 2 / CCS)

R E F U E L L I N G

A C C E S S I B I L I T Y F E A T U R E S

R O A D S I D E A S S I S T A N C E

The fuel filler flap is on the passenger (near) side
rear.

•

Push the release button to the right of the
steering wheel.

•

Press the rear edge of the filler flap to open it

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Fill with unleaded fuel only with a minimum
95 RON octane

•

The fuel tank holds 36 litres of fuel

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Push the rear edge of the filler flap to latch it
closed

! the filler flap is locked when the vehicle is locked

TX is equipped with features that ensure
accessibility for all.

To learn how to use these features, please
refer to the ‘Working Day’ section within
the LEVC app or view the video guide
here: https://www.levc.com/corporate/
accessibility/

We hope you enjoy your time with TX. If you have any questions or concerns, please

do not hesitate to contact your Customer Relationship Executive.

If, for any reason, you should require urgent roadside assistance, please contact the
RAC on 0333 202 1861, quoting the policy reference “LEVC Electric Taxi”.

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