ARCIMOTO FUV User manual

FUV Owner's Guide

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Copyright 2021 Arcimoto, Inc.
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Product improvements or other changes may result in differences between this Owner's Guide and the vehicle.
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SAFETY WARNING!
Read, understand, and follow all of the instructions and safety precautions in this
Owner's Guide and on all product labels. Failure to follow the safety precautions
could result in serious injury or death.
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NOTICE
The FUV is NOT a car. The FUV complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards (FMVSS) and regulations of the United States Department of
Transportation (DOT) applicable to motorcycles in the USA. The FUV does NOT
comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and regulations
of the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) applicable to
passenger cars and multi-purpose passenger vehicles in the USA.
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About This Guide
For the safe and enjoyable operation of your FUV, be sure to follow the instructions and recommendations in this Owner’s Guide.
Keep this Owner’s Guide with the FUV, especially when ownership changes. If your Owner’s Guide is misplaced or damaged, please
obtain a replacement from Arcimoto.
lIf you have questions about the operation or maintenance of your FUV after you’ve read this Guide, please contact Arcimoto.
lAll references in this Owner's Guide to RIGHT, LEFT, FRONT or REAR are from the operator’s perspective when seated in the
driver's seat.
lKeep this Owner's Guide in the Storage Compartment so you'll have it handy when you ride.
lOwner's Guide Part number: 004035
lRevision information: Rev E. For the most up-to-date version of this Owner's Guide, visit www.arcimoto.com.
Vehicles Covered By This Owner's Guide
l2019 FUV Evergreen Edition
l2020/2021 FUV
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The vehicle in this owner's guide is covered by one or more patents listed at https://www.arcimoto.com/patents.
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SAFETY SYMBOLS
The following symbols appear throughout this Owner's Guide. Your safety is involved when these words and symbols are used:
This symbol is located in various locations on the FUV to inform you that exposure to internal
electrical hazards can cause shock, burns, blindness and even death.
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DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury.
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WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in serious injury.
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CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in minor to moderate injury.
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NOTE
NOTE provides key information by clarifying instructions.
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Zero-Emissions Vehicle (ZEV)
The FUV is a freeway-capable zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV) under U.S. Federal (EPA), California Air Resources Board (CARB), and
European Union standards. The FUV runs solely on electricity; it uses no gasoline or other liquid fuel, and has no tailpipe, exhaust or
evaporative emission.
The ARCIMOTO VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION decal is located on the right-side of the Battery Bay.
Customer Support Contact Information
If you need technical assistance with your FUV, please contact the Arcimoto Service Department for technical support:
Technical Support: [phone]
[e-mail]
Roadside Assistance: [phone]
For general questions, contact Arcimoto at [phone], or email [e-mail].

Table of Contents
Safety 1
High Voltage Safety Information 1
Electrical System 2
Batteries 3
Drive Conditions 5
General Safety Warnings 7
Risk of Damage 8
Safe Driving Practices 9
FUV vs. Other On-Road Vehicles 10
Obey All Driving Laws 11
Modifications 12
Maintenance 13
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 14
Labels 15
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Child Safety 16
Automatic Shutoff 17
If the FUV Is In an Accident 17
Online Resources 19
Getting Started 21
Start and Go 21
Parking and Shut Down 23
Pairing the FUV To a Bluetooth-Enabled Device 25
Controls 27
Key Switch 28
Left Hand Controls 30
Right Hand Controls 32
Brake Pedal 36
USB Ports 37
Control Panel 39

Display 47
Display: OFFState 47
Display: ON State (Drive Screen) 47
Drive Screen - Main Elements 49
Drive Screen - Touch Buttons 53
Drive Screen: Warning Messages 54
Charging Screen 55
Seat Belts 57
Fastening the Seat Belts 58
Verify a Proper Fit 59
Releasing the Seat Belts 59
Inspecting the Seat Belts 60
Cleaning the Seat Belts 60
Seat Belts - Warnings 61
Wearing Seat Belts When Pregnant 62
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Seat Belts - Children 62
Exterior Components 65
Charging Port 65
Mirrors 66
Windshield and Roof 66
Removable Half-Doors 67
Lockable Rear Storage Compartment 72
Pre-Ride Inspection 75
Electrical 75
General 76
Working With PINs 79
Setting a User PIN 79
Starting the FUV Via PIN 81
Shutting the FUVOff Via PIN 81

Operation 83
Before You Start 83
New Vehicle Break-In Procedure 83
Fasten Seat Belts 83
Turn the FUV ON 84
START the FUV 85
Release the Parking Brake 87
Get In Gear 88
Accelerating and Decelerating 88
Braking 89
Kinetic Energy Recovery System ("KERS") 90
Driving in Reverse 92
Parking and Shut Down 93
Turn the FUV OFF 94
Extended Range Mode 95
Proper Use of Extended Range Mode 97
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Cold Weather - Best Practices 97
Charging 99
Level 1/Level 2/Level 3 99
Charging the FUV 100
Plug It In! 103
Charging - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 103
Grounding Instructions 106
Charging Conditions 106
Maintenance and Cleaning 109
Tire Information 109
Tire Inspection 110
Tire Wear 110
Tire Inflation 111
Wheel Maintenance 113
Battery Maintenance 113

Cleaning 114
Elevating the FUV 120
Wheel Removal and Replacement 125
Transporting the FUV 127
Safety Fuse Panel 129
Hard Reset the 12V System 130
Storage 135
Short Term Storage 135
Cold Weather Storage 136
Hot Weather Storage 136
Long Term Storage 137
Recovering the FUV From Long-Term Storage 140
Specifications 143
Routine Maintenance Schedule 147
Consumer Information 149
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Change of Address 149
Warranty 149
Reporting Safety Defects 150
First Responder Information 153
DISABLING the HV SYSTEM 153
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SAFETY
Safety
Please read this manual carefully and completely before
operating this FUV. Do not attempt to operate this FUV
until you have attained adequate knowledge of its
controls and operating features, and until you have been
trained in safe and proper riding techniques.
Regular inspections and proper maintenance, along with
good riding skills, help you safely enjoy your FUV.
Disregarding the aforementioned, however, may render
the warranty invalid.
Failure to follow recommended precautions and
procedures could result in severe injury or death. Always
heed all safety precautions and follow all operation,
inspection and maintenance procedures outlined in this
Owner's Guide.
High Voltage Safety
Information
DANGER: Exposure to high voltage can
cause shock, burns, and even death. The
high voltage components in the vehicle
can only be serviced by Arcimoto
authorized service technicians. High
voltage components are identified by
labels. Do not remove, open, take apart, or
modify these components.
High voltage cable or wiring has orange
covering or labels. Do not touch, probe,
tamper with, cut, or modify high voltage
cable or wiring.
This vehicle has two non-serviceable high voltage battery
modules, and a standard 12V battery.
If the FUV is in a crash, the sensing system may shut down
the high voltage system. When this occurs, the high
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voltage battery modules are disconnected and the vehicle
will not start.
A system warning message is shown on the Display.
Before the vehicle can be operated again, it must be
serviced by a trained Arcimoto technician.
Damage to the high voltage battery modules or high
voltage system can create a risk of electric shock,
overheating, or fire.
If the FUV is damaged from a moderate to severe crash,
flood, fire, or other event, the vehicle should be
inspected as soon as possible. Until the vehicle has been
inspected, store it outside at least 50 ft (15 m) from any
structure or flammable objects.
Contact Arcimoto Technical Support at (541) 780-
0032as soon as possible to determine whether an
inspection is needed.
Refer to page 153 for first responder information.
Only a trained Arcimoto service technician with the
proper knowledge and tools should inspect, test, or
replace the high voltage battery modules.
Contact Arcimoto Technical Support at [phone] if
the high voltage battery modules or 12V battery needs
service.
Electrical System
There are no user-serviceable parts inside the FUV. Do not
attempt to access internal components under any
circumstance. If you remove components from the FUV or
attempt to modify or repair any parts on the FUV, you
may put yourself in danger and void the FUV’s warranty.
If you ever have any questions or concerns regarding the
electrical system in your FUV, contact Arcimoto Technical
Support at [phone].
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DANGER OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DANGER: DONOT modify components in
the FUV's electrical traction system or
touch damaged components - doing so
may result in serious injury or death. Note
that the components in the FUV's
electrical traction system may be
damaged in an accident, although the
damage is not visible.
Disassembling, removing or replacing
electrical components, cables or
connectors can cause severe burns or
electric shock that may result in serious
injury or death.
Cables that carry a potential arc-flash risk
are colored orange for easy identification.
There is a risk of fatal injury.
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Batteries
Two non- serviceable high voltage battery modules are
located within the Battery Bay (in the lower portion of the
chassis).
These battery modules require no owner maintenance
and have no parts that an owner or a non- Arcimoto
authorized service technician can service.
DANGER: DONOT open the Battery Bay
or touch the Battery Modules or any
internal components. Doing so exposes
you to potential arc- flash risk,
electrocution, and voids the warranty.
There is a risk of fatal injury.
The FUValso uses a standard 12V battery.
If you ever have any questions or concerns regarding the
Batteries in your FUV, contact Arcimoto Technical
Support at [phone].
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Battery Management System (BMS)
The FUV uses a Battery Management System (BMS) to
monitor the condition of the HV Batteries, and optimize
Battery performance, range, and life.
The BMS safeguards the HV Batteries by means of safety
interlocks. These interlocks turn off or control certain
operations that could damage the power pack. The BMS
also monitors the HV Batteries for a host of predefined
conditions, and then takes appropriate action.
Front Access Panel
The Front Access Panel can be removed to access the
windshield wiper fluid remote fill neck (see page 116).
However, be aware that there are several high-voltage
components behind the Front Access Panel. These
include inverters and high-voltage cables and connectors.
All high-voltage components are protected by a plastic
safety screen. However, it is important to exercise caution
any time the Front Access Panel is removed.
DANGER: DONOT reach behind the
plastic safety screen. There are no user-
serviceable parts, and doing so exposes
you to potential arc- flash risk,
electrocution, and voids the warranty.
There is a risk of fatal injury.
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DANGER: DONOT allow any metal
objects (tools, jewelery) inside the front
access portal or near any of the internal
components. Doing so exposes you to
potential arc-flash risk, electrocution, and
voids the warranty.
There is a risk of fatal injury.
Drive Conditions
To avoid a loss of control that could result in injury or
death, heed all of the following drive conditions:
NEVER:
lNEVER drive the FUV if you are under the age of 16
or without an appropriate driver’s license. Note that
state regulations vary for 3- wheeled vehicles.
Review your local laws regarding the operation of a
3-wheeled motorcycle.
lNEVER drive the FUV if you are fatigued, or under
the influence of drugs or alcohol. Fatigue, alcohol,
and drugs (including some over-the-counter drugs)
can cause drowsiness, loss of coordination and loss
of balance. They can also affect your awareness and
judgment.
lNEVER drive the FUV unless all occupants are able
to sit with backs against the seats and feet firmly on
the floorboard with seat belts fastened.
lNEVER allow children under the age of 12 years to
drive or ride in the FUV.
lNEVER leave children unattended in a parked or
standing FUV.
lNEVER allow persons who weigh less than 88 lbs or
those who are less than 4’–11” tall (regardless of
age) to drive or ride in the FUV.
lNEVER drive the FUV with a child seat or booster
seat installed. See page 57 for details.
lNEVER drive the FUV while distracted. While
driving, it is dangerous to engage in any activity
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that is not directly related to the safe operation of
the FUV.
lNEVER drive the FUV while using a mobile phone or
other personal electronic device. Note that the term
"personal electronic device" includes, but is not
limited to, cell phones, tablets, laptops, two- way
messaging devices, and electronic games.
Driving the FUV while distracted can result in loss of
vehicle control, accident and injury.
Use the provided phone holder, and set your phone
to hands-free mode. Otherwise, pull the FUV over to
the side of, or off of, any active roadway and stop in
a location where you can safely remain stationary
before using a mobile phone or other personal elec-
tronic device.
lNEVER drive the FUV off-road.
lNEVER drive the FUV with more than one
passenger. Only allow one passenger to ride in the
passenger seat with seat belts fastened.
lNEVER carry persons or animals on any outside
part of the FUV.
lNEVER drive the FUV with weight (riders and
cargo) that exceeds the GVWR of 1800 lbs (816.5
kg).
Note that the maximum amount of weight that can
be added to the FUV (including passengers and
cargo) without exceeding the GVWR is 500 lbs
(226.8 kg). See page 1 for details.
lNEVER use the seatbelts to secure anything other
than a human passenger.
lNEVER allow the FUV to stand unattended without
first placing the FUV in Neutral, setting the Parking
Brake, turning the ignition to OFF and removing the
Key.
If the FUVis standing upon any perceptible grade,
turn the front wheels to the curb or side of the road-
way.
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