ACG T-SPORT NEV 2014 User manual

2014 Owner’s Manual
T- SPORT® NEV
Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV)
Electric Low Speed Vehicle (LSV)
This Manual is effective as of June 1, 2013

T- SPORT® NEV
Manufactured by:
American Custom Golf Cars, Inc. (ACG)
15740 El rado Rd.
Chino, CA 91710 USA
[phone]
[phone] fax
www.acgcars.us
Notice
The American Custom Golf Cars, Inc., “ACG Limited Warranty” for owners of the
T SPORT NEV is included with this m nu l.
No other warranties, expressed or implied, are contained herein.
ACG nd your uthorized represent tive checked this vehicle before it w s
delivered to you.
This vehicle does conform to Feder l Motor Vehicle S fety St nd rd FMVSS #500 for LSV
(low-speed vehicles) s of d te of m nuf cture, nd is equipped for oper tion on public
streets nd ro ds.
While the vehicle conforms to FMVSS #500 for low-speed vehicles you must still check
your individu l st te l ws to m ke sure there re no other ddition l requirements to m ke
your vehicle eligible for oper tion on public streets or ro ds.
T SPORT NEV meets the minimum requirements for LSV s specified in FMVSS #500
for low-speed vehicles, s of d te of m nuf cture s shown on the vehicle’s “Certification
Label”.
ACG is not li ble for ny ddition l requirements or modific tions th t your individu l st te
m y require.
ACG is not li ble of errors in this m nu l or for incident l or consequenti l d m ges th t
result from the use of the m teri l in this m nu l. The inform tion cont ined in this
document including the w rr nty inform tion cont ined in sep r te “Warranty” document is
subject to ch nge without notice.
ACG reserves the right to m ke design nd equipment ch nges to vehicles without
oblig tion to m ke these ch nges on units sold prior to the ch nges being m de.
Throughout this m nu l, the words “LSV” or “NEV” nd “vehicle” re used interch nge bly.
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Table of Contents
Notice……………………………………………………………………………......…… 2
T ble of Contents………………………………………………………………......…… 3
Foreword…………………………………………………………………………......….. 4
Introduction…………………………………………………………………………...…. 5
ABOUT THIS MANUAL…………………………………………………………....…… 5
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (EV)............................................................................... 6
Insur nce Notice…………………………………………………………………...…… 7
W rr nty Registr tion……………………………………………………………...…… 7
Gener l W rnings…………………………………………………………………...….. 8
SAFE OWNERSHI OF ACG NEV………………………………………………..…. 10
C utions, W rnings nd Notes……………………………………………………....… 11
Driving nd Alcohol................................................................................................. 12
S fety Inform tion.................................................................................................. 13
Roll over W rning................................................................................................... 15
Controls nd Indic tors…………………………………………………………..….…. 16
Key witch……………………………………………………..…….……............….... 16
Direction Control witch (D-N-R)……………………………………............….….… 17
Accelerator Pedal……………………………………………..…………….…............. 19
Brake Pedal…………………………………………………………..……............…… 20
Park Brake Pedal……………………………………………………..……............….. 20
Light witch………………………………………………………….……….............… 21
Turn ignal Lever witch…………………………….…………….……….............… 22
Turn ignal Directional Indicators…………………………….…………...............… 23
Display Panel…………………………………………………………….….................. 24
Display Panel Other Functions ….........................................…..……… 25
Hazard Warning Flashers…………………………………….............……................ 31
Horn Button............................................................................................................ 32
Locking Glove Boxes……………………………………………………..........….…… 33
Accessory Outlet………………………………………………..…………..........…….. 34
Cup Holders........................................................................................................... 35
S fety Belts……………………………………………………………………………… 36
Tr nsporting Pets................................................................................................... 42
Tires & Wheels…………………………………………………………………………. 43
Tire Ch nging nd J cking Points……………………………………………………. 46
Consumer Inform tion (Tires).................................................................................. 47
Br kes……………………………………………………………………………………. 48
Pre-Oper tion nd D ily S fety Checklist…………………………………….....…… 50
Perform nce Inspection……………………………………………………………....... 51
Driving Instructions…………………………………………………………………....... 52
tarting the Vehicle……………………………………………………...............…….. 54
topping or slowing the Vehicle…………………………………………................… 54
Parking and Leaving the Vehicle………………………………………...............…… 54
B tteries…………………………………………………………………………...…..….. 55
Battery Care…………………………………………………………...............………… 55
Battery Inspection & Maintenance………………………………………...............….. 56
IN PECTION…………………………………………………………………. 56
CLEANING…………………………………………………………………….57
WATERING…………………………………………………………………… 58
Charging Batteries…………………………………………………………. 60
Battery Replacement…………………………………………………………. 61
Battery Disposal………………………………………………………....……. 61
Charging Procedures………………………………………………. 63
Periodic M inten nce………………………………………………………… 77
DAILY TA K …………………………………………..………...........……. 77
MONTHLY TA K …………………………………………….............……. 78
Cleaning...................................................................................................... 79
Transport or Towing.................................................................................... 81
Floor M t S fety Inform tion...................................................................... 82
Consumer Inform tion…………………………………………………….....… 83
Reporting Safety Defects…………………………………..............……… 83
Specifications…………………………………………………………………..84
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Foreword
Th nk you for choosing the T-SPORT® NEV for your loc l nd community
tr nsport tion needs.
Ple se protect your investment to m ke sure th t your T-SPORT® NEV will provide
you with ye rs of reli ble perform nce.
Your s fety is import nt to us, so ple se m ke sure th t prior to oper ting the
vehicle you h ve re d the following instructions nd w rnings.
If you rent or lo n your vehicle to others, ple se m ke sure th t they h ve re d this
m nu l prior to oper ting this vehicle.
Ple se consider this m nu l to be perm nent p rt of this vehicle nd if it is sold,
ple se m ke sure th t the new owner receives the m nu l so th t they will h ve the
oper ting inform tion th t it cont ins s well.
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Introduction
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Th nk you for purch sing your T-SPORT® NEV vehicle m nuf ctured by:
American Custom Golf Cars, Inc. (ACG)
Your vehicle is designed to oper te exclusively on b ttery power.
It is “Zero Emission Vehicle” (ZEV).
The ide l pplic tion for b ttery-powered Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV)
occurs when the d ily driving p ttern is predict ble nd the dist nce is rel tively
short.
The ACG comp ny objective includes customer s fety nd product s tisf ction.
This “Owner’s Manual” is designed to cqu int you with the proper nd s fe
oper tion of your ACG vehicle.
Ple se t ke the time to re d nd underst nd the m nu l before oper ting your
vehicle.
M inten nce schedules nd gener l c re instructions re included in the Oper tion
nd M inten nce section.
This m nu l is pplic ble to the following ACG models:
2014 T-SPORT® NEV
If ny questions rise fter re ding the m nu l, ple se cont ct ACG Customer
Service t [phone].
Ple se h ve your Vehicle Identific tion Number (VIN) nd d te of purch se
inform tion v il ble.
NOTE:
All inform tion nd specific tions in this “Owner’s Manual” re current t the time of
printing. However, due to ACG’s policy of continuous product improvement, we
reserve the right to m ke ch nges, t ny time, without written notice or oblig tion.
For the l test version ple se visit www.acgcars.us, nd click on About ACG, Current ACG Owners,
nd Owners M nu ls. Then select the Model nd Model Ye r of your vehicle.
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SAFETY RECAUTIONS
(Electric only)
The EV system uses high voltage up to 58V DC and/or 240 V AC.
The system can be hot during and after operation and/or during charging.
Be careful of both the high voltage and the high temperature.
Obey all the caution and warning labels that are attached to the vehicle.
Never touch, disassemble, remove or replace high-voltage parts and cables
as well as their connectors.
High-voltage cables are orange. Touching, disassembling, removing or
replacing those parts or cables can cause severe burns or electric shock that
may result in serious injury or death.
To avoid personal injury, do not touch high-voltage wiring, connectors or
high-voltage parts (inverter unit, traction battery, battery charger, etc.).
If exposed electric wires are visible inside or outside of your vehicle, an
electric shock may occur. Never touch the electric wires.
If you discover a leak or damage to any traction battery, contact a ACG Dealer
immediately. Never touch fluid leaks inside or outside the vehicle.
The leak may be acid from the traction battery. If it contacts your skin or eyes,
wash it off immediately with a large amount of water.
Get immediate medical attention to help avoid serious injury.
If a fire occurs in the EV vehicle, leave the vehicle as soon as possible. Never
use a fire extinguisher that is not meant for use on electric fires. Using even a
small amount of water may also be dangerous.
If your vehicle needs to be towed, do it with the rear wheels raised. If the rear
wheels are on the ground when towing, the motor may generate electricity.
This may damage the components of the EV system and cause a fire.
SEE YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL FOR FURTHER DETAILS.
ACG recommends having maintenance and repairs for your Electric Vehicle
performed by an authorized ACG T-S ORT certified dealership.
To locate your nearest authorized ACG Dealership, contact the ACG, Inc. at:
[phone]
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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 sep r te “Warranty” document includes “Warranty Registration Card”.
Your new T-SPORT® NEV (Neighborhood Electric Vehicle) comes with
Twenty-Four (24) Month Limited Warranty.
The W rr nty begins from the d te th t the T-SPORT® NEV is purch sed from n
pproved De ler or Distributor of American Custom Golf Cars, Inc. products,
provided th t the “Warranty Registration Card” is received by American Custom
Golf Cars, Inc. within 45 D ys of the purch se d te of the vehicle.
If the “Warranty Registration Card” is not received within 45 d ys of purch se
d te, the Warranty commencement date will be the vehicle production date.
lease protect your Warranty and mail your “Warranty Registration Card”
today!
There re no other expressed w rr nties on your ACG vehicle beyond those set in
the ccomp nying “Warranty” document, nd no implied w rr nties of
merch nt bility or fitness to the full extent llowed by l w.
ACG nd its de lers sh ll not be li ble for loss of use, inconvenience, lost time,
commerci l loss or ny incident l, consequenti l or other d m ges.
A sep r te “ ire Registration Card” is provided for W rr nty nd potenti l Tire
Rec ll c mp ign, the Tire Registr tion is required by Feder l L w under the TREAD
Act.
lease fill it out completely and mail it to ACG today!
hank you !
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General Warnings _
1. This “Owner’s Manual” should be re d completely before ttempting to drive or
service the vehicle. F ilure to follow the instructions in this m nu l could result in
. property d m ge, severe person l injury, or de th.
2. When ch rging the vehicle, be sure th t the key switch is in the “OFF” position.
If the key is left in the “ON“ position, it m y d m ge the ch rger or the NEV.
3. Your vehicle is equipped with n on-bo rd UL- listed ch rger. When ch rging
your NEV, ple se be sure to use proper, grounded cord to provide power to
the ch rger. Ple se be sure to r ise the Front Bench se t of the vehicle to llow
. for ventil tion of the ch rger so th t it does not overhe t.
lease refer to the “CHARGING PROCEDURES” section in this manual for
further information on your NEV charging.
4. Always obey all traffic regulations when operating the vehicle.
5. When stopping nd le ving the vehicle:
) M ke sure vehicle h s come to complete stop.
b) Switch “Direction Control witch” to the “Neutral” position N.
c) Eng ge the p rking br ke
d) Turn the “Key witch” to “OFF” position (vertic l) nd remove key.
6. We r s fety gl sses or pproved eye protection when servicing the vehicle.
We r full-f ce shield nd rubber gloves when working with the b tteries.
7. Use insul ted tools when working round b tteries or electric l connections.
Use extreme c ution to void shorting of components or wiring.
8. Improper use of the vehicle or f ilure to properly m int in it could result in
decre sed vehicle perform nce or severe person l injury.
9. Any modific tion or ch nge to the vehicle th t ffects the st bility or h ndling
of the vehicle or incre ses m ximum speed beyond f ctory specific tions, could
result in severe person l injury or de th.
10. Prior to servicing Vehicle:
. Chock the wheels.
b. Turn the “Key witch” to “OFF“ position nd remove the key.
c. Disconnect b ttery c bles, negative (--) c ble first.
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WARNING!
1. If renting or lo ning the vehicle, m ke sure th t the driver is f mili r with ll
controls nd oper ting procedures before llowing the vehicle to be driven.
2. Any modific tion or ch nge to the vehicle th t ffects the st bility or h ndling
of the vehicle, or incre ses m ximum vehicle speed beyond f ctory
specific tions, could result in severe person l injury or de th.
3. Do not switch the “Direction Control witch” while the vehicle is moving.
To void d m ging the vehicle or injuring n unsuspecting p ssenger, lw ys
bring the vehicle to full nd complete stop before switching from
D (Forward) to R (Reverse).
4. To void unintention lly st rting or rolling the vehicle:
A). Set the “Parking Brake”,
B). Turn the “Key witch” to the “OFF” position (vertic l),
C). Remove keys prior to le ving the vehicle.
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its road
worthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury
or death.
WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on an electric vehicle. Take your vehicle to
your ACG dealer or call ACG Customer Service at [phone] for your
service needs.
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SAFE OWNERSHI OF ACG NEIGHBORHOOD ELECTRIC VEHICLES
ACG pure b ttery electric vehicles re different from vehicles you might be
ccustomed to owning. Speci l prec utions should be followed when owning nd
oper ting n ACG vehicle.
Ple se re d this “Owner’s Manual” nd p y p rticul r ttention to the C utions nd
W rnings in this M nu l, s well s those pl ced on the vehicle in v rious loc tions.
In gener l, ACG NEV’s re designed to meet U.S. Feder l Government s fety
requirements for speci l cl ss of vehicle known s “Low Speed Vehicles” (LSV).
By this very n me, nd implicit in these s fety requirements, these vehicles re
intended only for use t low speed, up to 25 mph, nd on public ro ds (governed by
individu l st te l ws) where the speed limits re correspondingly low.
Specific to ACG vehicles, the following s fe h bits should lw ys be followed:
• ACG vehicles re open vehicles. For this re son, s fety belts should lw ys be
worn by ll occup nts to prevent being thrown from the vehicle during oper tion.
If your ACG is equipped with option l c nv s or pl stic doors, these were designed
nd re intended only to keep wind nd w ter out of the vehicle nd should not be
relied upon to keep occup nts in the vehicle or to protect them in c se of collision.
• ACG vehicles re not designed to meet ny collision or roll-over requirements.
Therefore, you should lw ys drive your ACG vehicle in s fe m nner while being
lert to potenti l d ngerous situ tions round you. As with ll motor vehicles, never
drink lcohol nd ttempt to drive n ACG vehicle.
• Oper te n ACG vehicle only on public or priv te ro ds where the speed limits
re ppropri te for low speed vehicles (individu l st te l ws v ry, so check with
your DMV) nd the tr ffic is light.
• You should never oper te n ACG vehicle so th t you re n obst cle nd
become n nnoy nce for f ster moving tr ffic.
• ACG vehicles re designed to be rech rged from st nd rd household 120 VAC-
15 Ampere electric l outlet th t is ground-f ult protected. Ch rging from circuit of
lesser c p city nd/or using cord from the outlet to the ACG vehicle th t is not
sufficient in wire g uge (AWG) could cre te fire h z rd.
Ple se consult “Charging Procedures Manual” for the proper extension cord g uge
which depends on its length.
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