ACG Cadillac ESCALADE eGC 2014 User manual

2014 Owner’s Manual
Cadillac ESCALADE eGC
Electric Golf Cart (eGC)
This Manual is effective as of May 1, 2013

Manufactured by:
American Custom Golf Cars, Inc. (ACG)
1 740 El Prado Rd.
Chino, CA 91710 USA
(909) 97-288
(909) 97-7183 fax
www.californiaroadster.com
Copyright © 2009-2013 American Custom Golf Cars, Inc.
American Custom Golf Cars, Inc., an ACG logo
Are registere tra emarks of American Custom Golf Cars, Inc.
Ca illac an Escala e
Are registere tra emarks of General Motors Corporation.
Cadillac ESCALADE eGC
Is Officially License Pro uct by GM
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Notice
The American Custom Golf Cars, Inc., herein known as ACG, “Limited Warranty”
for owners of the Cadillac ESCALADE eGC is inclu e with this manual.
(see Appen ix W-1).
No other warranties, expressed or implied, are contained herein.
ACG an your authorize ealer or representative checke this vehicle before it
was elivere to you.
This vehicle oes not conform to Fe eral Motor Vehicle Safety Stan ar FMVSS #500 for
LSV (low-spee vehicles), an is not equippe for operation on public streets an roa s.
Cadillac ESCALADE eGC oes conform to the current American National Stan ar s
Institute’s Z130 Safety an Performance Requirements for Golf Cars, as of ate of
manufacture as shown on the vehicle’s “Certification Label”.
ACG is not liable of errors in this manual or for inci ental or consequential amages that
result from the use of the material in this manual. The information containe in this
ocument inclu ing the warranty information containe in separate “Warranty” ocument is
subject to change without notice.
ACG reserves the right to make esign an equipment changes to vehicles without
obligation to make these changes on units sol prior to the changes being ma e.
Throughout this “Owner s Manual”, the wor s “golf cart”, “eGC” an “vehicle” are use
interchangeably.
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Table of Contents
Notice…………………………………………………………………………….......…… 3
Table of Contents……………………………………………………………….......…… 4
Forewor ………………………………………………………………………......…….. 5
Intro uction………………………………………………………………………....……. 6
ABOUT THIS MANUAL………………………………………………………….....…… 6
Insurance Notice………………………………………………………………….....……7
Warranty Registration……………………………………………………………....…… 7
General Warnings………………………………………………………………...…….. 8
SAFE OWNERSHIP OF ACG eGC……………………………………………...……. 10
Cautions, Warnings an Notes…………………………………………………...…..…11
Controls an In icators………………………………………………………….....…….12
Key Switch……………………………………………………..…….……..….... 12
Forward-Neutral-Reverse Switch……………………………………..….….… 13
Accelerator Pedal……………………………………………..……………..….. 14
Brake Pedal…………………………………………………………..……..…… 15
Park Brake Pedal……………………………………………………..……..….. 16
Light Switch………………………………………………………….……..….… 17
Turn Signal Lever Switch…………………………….…………….……..….… 18
Hazard Warning Lights Switch………………………………………….......… 19
Turn Signal Directional Indicators…………………………………..…..…….. 19
Display Panel…..........................…………………………...……..........…..… 20
Locking Glove Boxes……………………………………………………….……27
Front Trunk Release…………………………………………………………….. 27
Accessory 12 V DC Power Outlet………………………..…..……………….. 28
Safety Belts…………………………………………………………………………..……29
Tires & Wheels………………………………………………………………………...…. 36
Tire Changing an Jacking Points………………………………………………..……. 39
Brakes……………………………………………………………………………….……. 40
Pre-Operation an Daily Safety Checklist………………………………………......… 41
Performance Inspection………………………………………………………….....….. 42
Driving Instructions…………………………………………………………………........ 43
Starting the Vehicle……………………………………………………….....….. 45
Stopping or slowing the Vehicle………………………………………......…… 45
Parking and Leaving the Vehicle……………………………………….....……45
Batteries………………………………………………………………………….....…….. 46
Battery Care……………………………………………………………......…… 46
Battery Inspection & Maintenance…………………………………………..... 47
INSPECTION……………………………………………………………….….. 47
CLEANING………………………………………………………………….…. 49
WATERING……………………………………………………………………. 50
Charging Batteries…………………………………………………………….... 52
Battery Replacement………………………………………………………...…. 53
Battery Disposal……………………………………………………………........ 53
Perio ic Maintenance……………………………………………………………....…… 55
DAILY TASKS………………………………………………………………...…. 55
MONTHLY TASKS…………………………………………………………...…. 56
Cleaning………………………………………………………………………………...… 57
Specifications…………………………………………………………………………..... 60
Warranty……………………………………………………………………………...….. W-1
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Foreword
Thank you for choosing the Cadillac ESCALADE eGC for your golf an
community transportation nee s. American Custom Golf Cars, Inc. woul like to
welcome you to the new revolution in the Custom Golf Cart In ustry.
Please protect your investment to make sure that yourCadillac ESCALADE eGC
will provi e you with years of reliable performance.
Your safety is important to us, so please make sure that prior to operating the
vehicle you have rea the following instructions an warnings.
If you rent or loan your vehicle to others, please make sure that they have rea this
manual prior to operating this vehicle.
Please consi er this manual to be a permanent part of this vehicle an if it is sol ,
please make sure that the new owner receives the manual so that they will have the
operating information that it contains as well.
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Introduction
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing yourCadillac ESCALADE eGC vehicle manufacture by
American Custom Golf Cars, Inc. (ACG)
Your vehicle is esigne to operate exclusively on battery power.
It is a “Zero Emission Vehicle” (ZEV).
The ACG company objective inclu es customer safety an pro uct satisfaction.
This “Owner’s Manual” is esigne to acquaint you with the proper an safe
operation of your ACG vehicle.
Please take the time to rea an un erstan the manual before operating your
vehicle.
Maintenance sche ules an general care instructions are inclu e in the Operation
an Maintenance section.
This manual is applicable only to the following ACG mo els:
2014Cadillac ESCALADE eGC
If any questions arise after rea ing the manual, please contact ACG Customer
Service at (909) 97-288 .
Please have your Vehicle I entification Number (VIN) an ate of purchase
information available.
NOTE:
All information an specifications in this “Owner’s Manual” are current at the time
of printing. However, ue to ACG’s policy of continuous pro uct improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes, at any time, without written notice or obligation.
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Insurance Notice
Your Insurance may not provide coverage for accidents involving the use of
this vehicle. To determine if coverage is provided you should contact your
insurance company or agent.
Warranty Registration
The separate “Warranty” ocument inclu es a “Warranty Registration Card”.
Your new Cadillac ESCALADE eGC (Electric Golf Cart) comes with a:
One (1) Year Limited Warranty.
The Warranty begins from the ate that the Cadillac ESCALADE eGC is
purchase from an approve Dealer or Distributor of American Custom Golf
Cars, Inc. pro ucts, provi e that the “Warranty Registration Card” is receive
by American Custom Golf Cars, Inc. within 45 Days of the purchase ate of the
vehicle.
If the “Warranty Registration Card” is not receive within 45 ays of purchase
ate, the Warranty commencement date will be the vehicle production date, as
shown on the vehicle’s “Certification Label”.
Please protect your Warranty and mail your “Warranty Registration Card”
today!
There are no other expresse warranties on your ACG vehicle beyon those set in
the accompanying “Warranty” ocument (Appen ix W-1), an no implie warranties
of merchantability or fitness to the full extent allowe by law.
ACG an its ealers shall not be liable for loss of use, inconvenience, lost time,
commercial loss or any inci ental, consequential or other amages.
A separate “Tire Registration Card” is provi e for Warranty an potential Tire
Recall campaign, the Tire Registration is require by Fe eral Law un er the TREAD
Act.
Please fill out and mail both Registration Cards today!
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General Warnings _
1. This “Owner’s Manual” shoul be rea completely before attempting to rive or
service the vehicle. Failure to follow the instructions in this manual coul result in
property amage, severe personal injury, or eath.
2. When charging the vehicle, be sure that the key switch is in the “OFF” position.
If the key is left in the “ON“ position, it may amage the charger or the EGC.
3. Your vehicle is equippe with an on-boar UL- liste charger. When charging
your EGC, please be sure to use a proper, groun e cor to provi e power to
the charger. Please be sure to raise the hoo of the golf cart to allow ventilation
of the charger so that it oes not overheat.
Please refer to the separate “Charging Procedures Manual” for further
detailed information on your eGC charging.
4. Always obey all traffic regulations when operating the vehicle.
5. When stopping an leaving the vehicle:
a) Make sure vehicle has come to a complete stop.
b) Switch “Forward-Neutral-Reverse Switch” to the “Neutral” position.
c) Engage parking brake
) Turn the “Key Switch” to “OFF” position an remove key.
6. Wear safety glasses or approve eye protection when servicing the vehicle.
Wear a full-face shiel an rubber gloves when working with the batteries.
7. Use insulate tools when working aroun batteries or electrical connections.
Use extreme caution to avoi shorting of components or wiring.
8. Improper use of the vehicle or failure to properly maintain it coul result in
ecrease vehicle performance or severe personal injury.
9. Any mo ification or change to the vehicle that affects the stability or han ling
of the vehicle or increases maximum spee beyon factory specifications, coul
result in severe personal injury or eath.
10. Prior to servicing Vehicle:
a. Chock the wheels.
b. Turn the “Key Switch” to “OFF“ position an remove the key.
c. Disconnect battery cables, negative (-) cable first.
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WARNING!
1. If renting or loaning the vehicle, make sure that the river is familiar with all
controls an operating proce ures before allowing the vehicle to be riven.
2. Any mo ification or change to the vehicle that affects the stability or han ling
of the vehicle, or increases maximum vehicle spee beyon factory
specifications, coul result in severe personal injury or eath.
3. Do not shift the “Forward-Neutral-Reverse Switch” while the vehicle is
moving. To avoi amaging the vehicle or injuring an unsuspecting
passenger, always bring the vehicle to a full an complete stop before
switching from Forward to Reverse.
4. To avoi unintentionally starting or rolling the vehicle:
A). Set the “Parking Brake”,
B). Turn the “Key Switch” to the “OFF” position,
C). Remove keys prior to leaving the vehicle.
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SAFE OWNERSHIP OF ACG ELECTRIC VEHICLES
ACG pure battery electric vehicles are ifferent from vehicles you might be
accustome to owning. Special precautions shoul be followe when owning an
operating an ACG vehicle.
Please rea this “Owner’s Manual” an pay particular attention to the “Cautions”
an “Warnings” in this Manual, as well as those place on the vehicle in various
locations.
In general, ACG Golf Carts are esigne an are inten e only for use at low
spee , up to 15 mph, an are not inten e for use on public roa s.
Specific to ACG vehicles, the following safe habits shoul always be followe :
• ACG vehicles are open vehicles. For this reason, safety belts shoul always be
worn by all occupants to prevent being thrown from the vehicle uring operation.
If your ACG is equippe with optional canvas or plastic oors, these were esigne
an are inten e only to keep win an water out of the vehicle an shoul not be
relie upon to keep occupants in the vehicle or to protect them in case of collision.
• ACG vehicles are not esigne to meet any collision or roll-over requirements.
Therefore, you shoul always rive your ACG vehicle in a safe manner while being
alert to potential angerous situations aroun you. As with all motor vehicles, never
rink alcohol an attempt to rive an ACG vehicle.
• Operate an ACG vehicle only on Golf courses or private roa s where the spee
limits are appropriate for low spee vehicles an the traffic is light.
(in ivi ual state laws vary, so check with your DMV)
• You shoul never operate an ACG vehicle so that you are an obstacle an
become an annoyance for faster moving traffic.
• ACG vehicles are esigne to be recharge from a stan ar 120 VAC-15 Ampere
electrical househol outlet that is groun -fault protecte . Charging from a circuit of
lesser capacity an /or using a cor from the outlet to the ACG vehicle that is not
sufficient in wire gauge (AWG) coul create a fire hazar .
Please consult “Charging Procedures Manual” for the proper extension cor
gauge which epen s on its length.
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