CENNTRO METRO Series User manual

METRO ELECTRIC TRUCK USER MANUAL

1. Introduction
This User Manual provides information about the vehicle you have purchased. You will find most of the information you need
in this manual, which shall allow you
Understand the functions of the vehicle,
Use the vehicle most effectively
Carry out simple maintenance of the vehicle
With regards to main services and maintenance, please contact your authorized service centre. When calling the service centre,
you need to quote your vehicle VIN number and the date of purchase the vehicle.
Please note there may be instances that the functions and options of your vehicle are not found in this Manual if they are non-
standard item offered.
The vehicle uses symbols complied to the regulation and requirement of the OEM country. You are required to understand
their meanings and adapt to your country before use.
Safety, wording and symbols
The following symbols and wording will appear in the manual, they concern safety and precautionary notes, you are required
to fully understand their meanings when reading this manual.
Safety, wording and symbols
The following symbols and wording will appear in the manual, they concern safety and precautionary notes, you are
required to fully understand their meanings when reading this manual.
WARNING symbol
This indicates there are risks which will result in potential bodily harm.
Warning! Operating the vehicle not according to the warning instructions in this manual could result in serious injury
or fatal incident.
The operation of a pure electric vehicle differs from a traditional vehicle. It may result in vehicle accident or rollover if
safety measures are not observed.
Read this manual and understand all safety symbols carefully before operating the vehicle. Keep this manual in the
vehicle.
Those do not have valid driving license are not permitted to operate this vehicle.
Do not operate this vehicle before reading this manual and understand all its symbols.
This vehicle can only be operated on the public and private road that have limited speed as specified in the vehicle
specifications.

Vehicle Plate
Vehicle plate is located at the right-side door frame of the cabin.
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
VIN contains information about year of production, vehicle model number and serial number.
VIN can be found.
Engraved on the chassis, located below the driver seat
Motor Plate
Motor plate can be found on the top side of the motor
Fill the following information after purchase:
VIN |__|__ |__ |__ |__ |__ |__ |__ |_ |__ |
Vehicle model
Motor serial number (if any)
Ignition key number (engrave on the key)
Purchased date

2. Safety
Safety information
For your own safety, please read and understand all safety labels on this vehicle. All warning labels are placed at appropriate
position of the vehicle. If the labels are not readable, faded or missing, please contact your authorized dealers to have them
replaced.
Restrict use.
This is a pure electric vehicle, or EV
Your vehicle could have different attachments such as box body, pick up body or other special applications body. Its usage
must adhere to specific restriction impose on different applications by local authority, such as
- Restricted to drive on the highway
- Speed limit
- Weight limit
Low noise
Unlike combustion engine vehicle, EV is incredibly quiet during operation, you may feel uncomfortable initially. You
should pay attention to pedestrians and other road users, they might not notice your vehicle due to its quietness.
General warnings
Read this manual before operating the vehicle
Forbid to operate this vehicle after consumed alcohol and drugs
The maximum speed of this vehicle is 85km/hr(Some vehicles are 45km/hr)
Do not exceed the permitted maximum loading
Ensure everyone in the vehicle has their safety belts buckled before starting the vehicle
Do not turn steering wheel abruptly at slope or during high speed (which might cause rollover)
Reduce vehicle speed on wet road surface or when turning corner
Do not leave young children alone in the vehicle
Pull up handbrake and remove ignition key before leaving the vehicle
Ensure no obstacles (include goods and people) when reversing the vehicle
Failure to pay attention to the above warnings may result in serious or fatal accidents.
Warning!
When the vehicle is moving, do not allow any person to sit or stand on the cargo body. The person may fall from the vehicle
which results in serious injury or even fatal.
Warning!
Goods must be placed evenly (distributed evenly) inside the cargo body. To ensure safety of people and goods, do not exceed
maximum loads permitted.
Warning!
To avoid bodily harm or fatal accident, driver and passengers must buckle safety belts.
Warning!
Do not exceed weight of goods indicated below

Weight
Weights of passengers (driver + passenger) 130kg
Weight of goods 500kg
Safe driving
Driver safety
Do not carry goods exceeding 500 kg
The structure of the cabin has no rollover protection, driver must prevent vehicle rollover
Ensure there is no obstacle or people behind the vehicle when reversing. Reverse the vehicle slowly, do not abruptly turn
steering wheel during reversing.
Only use correct tires size and model number provided in this manual. Ensure proper tire pressure at all time
Do not modify this vehicle without professional evaluation.
Modification
Forbid any modification that will result in increased vehicle speed and power. Any vehicle modifications will change the
original design characteristics which might cause potential safety and bodily harm. The warranty shall be deemed terminated
if the vehicle has been modified without permission, such as adding of lawn cutter, blades, tires, enlarge frame, etc.
Safe driving
When no one looks after the vehicle, must apply parking brake and take out the ignition key
Electric electrocution from High voltage of the battery pack may kill a person. Unless you receive professional training,
do not service the drive system and battery pack.
Do not carry a passenger unless you have at least two hours of driving experience on this vehicle
Keep your hands inside the cabin at all time when driving
Place both hands on the steering wheel, both feet on the vehicle platform during driving
Do not drive the vehicle if you have consumed alcohol or drug
Do not overspeed
Inspect the vehicle for safety before driving
Do not operate the vehicle on extreme rough, extreme smooth road surface and road with high inclined slope
Do not drive at high speed on winding road
Inspect the safety of the vehicle by an authorized service centre after encountered accidents
Safety in load carrying
Ensure do not exceed maximum load permitted, this includes

Weight of driver
Weight of passenger
All accessories carried by the driver and passenger
Weight of all other accessories
Goods in the vehicle
Warning!
Pay attention to all warning signs. Drive the vehicle under improper operation may result in out of control, collision, and
rollover, which might result in serious injury or fatal.
Age limit
Only those who possesses valid driving license are permitted to drive this vehicle.
Safety belt
Driver and passenger must wear safety belts at all time during driving.
Potential risks
Operate the vehicle without undergo training
Operate this vehicle without undergo training will increase risks of potential accidents. Driver must understand driving the
vehicle under different terrains and conditions. Understand different symbol and warning labels before operating this
vehicle.
Ventilation during battery charging
Charging of batteries should be done at places with good ventilation, failure to do so may result in battery explosion.
Ensure charging areas has sufficient ventilation
Unload all the goods first before charging
Always inspect the vehicle first before driving vehicle
Before driving this vehicle, carry out routine inspections described in this manual ensure safety operation.
Operate the vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drug
Consumed alcohol or drug will influence driver judgement, reaction time, and senses; do not drive this vehicle after
consumed alcohol or drug.
Operate damaged vehicle
Operating a damage vehicle may cause accident. Dealers must inspect the vehicle thoroughly after each major failure or
accident. Inspections include (but not limited to) brake system, acceleration system, steering column, and electrical system.

Overspeed
Drive the vehicle at high speed may result in accident. Driver should drive at appropriate speed based on various road and
traffic conditions, and visibility etc.
Inappropriate turning of vehicle
Inappropriate turning of vehicle may result in losing control and traction, accident or rollover. The driver should take all
measures before turning. Do not abruptly turning the vehicle at high speed.
Rollover
Rollover may cause serious injury or fatal. Driver and passenger must buckle safety belt while driving, avoid sudden abrupt
turning of steering wheel.
Loading of goods
Do not stand on the cargo platform during loading and unloading, this might cause the vehicle to tilt and topple.
Do not place the goods on the top of cargo box.
Do not exceed weight allowed. Goods shall be placed evenly (distributed evenly) and properly secured.
Incorrect maintenance of tire
Use of incorrect tire or incorrect tire pressure may result in out of control and accident. Must use correct size of tires and tire
pressure described in this Manual.
Remove ignition key if the vehicle is not in-use
Remove ignition key when not using the vehicle to prevent unauthorized person operate the vehicle.
Elevated temperature in drive system
The surface temperature of motor, controller and battery pack will increase during operation. Do not touch drive systems
components and make sure inflammable materials are not in contact with these components.
Lithium batteries may cause explosion/fire during accident. However, if the packaging of lithium batteries is not damage, it
should not release inflammable gas which results in explosion/fire.
In case of fire, only professional trained personnel or fire fighters should deal with the fire. Use only carbon dioxide or dried
chemical material to put out fire, do not use water or liquefied extinguisher. Untrained driver and passengers must move
away from the vehicle quickly.
Precautionary measures
Warning! High voltage of battery pack may cause electrocution. Unless you have been trained, do not work on drive
system components.
Warning! Do not work on drive components and battery pack during charging.
Warning! Before performing service and maintenance of the electrical system, first disconnect the main supply, then other
axillary supply such as the 12 V battery.
Follow the following instructions before performing service and maintenance:
Secure the vehicle properly
Ensure safety of the chassis if require carrying out under carriage works
Switch off electrical supply, remove ignition key
All equipment and tools near the battery pack should have good insulation properties to prevent short-circuit, spark or
explosion.

Check with your authorized workshop if more information is required.
Warning! Strictly forbit washing the vehicle during charging.
Warning! Liquid/chemical leak from the batteries are highly corrosive. Avoid leaked liquid/chemical to come in-contact
with skin and eyes.

3. Vehicle features and control
Vehicle features and control overview
Electrical components
All cables, printed circuit board and components are located under or behind the dashboard.
Attention: Liquid may damage electrical components and printed circuit board. Do not splash liquid/water on these
electrical components.
1. Lighting control switch
2. Wiper liquid control switch
3. Radio control switch
4. Instrument cluster
5. Storage area
6. Side air outlet
7. 12 V electric plug
8. Cup holder
9. Air conditioning control panel
10. Gear selection
11. Hazard lights switch
12. Ignition key
13. Steering column
(same for right hand drive)

Starting the vehicle
Key to start the vehicle
Make sure that the gear is in N gear and pull up the handbrake
After inserting the key, turn it clockwise, the display will light up, and all electrical equipment can be used.
Rotate the gear switch to select the gear
Release the handbrake and push the accelerator pedal to start the vehicle.
Warning! When not in use, turn the ignition key to the OFF position
Warning! To prevent unauthorized use, please remove the key from the ignition device
Warning! When the ignition key is removed, the steering column will automatically lock
Warning! When the vehicle is running, do not turn the ignition key to the OFF position, otherwise it will cause the vehicle
to lose control, which may lead to a serious fatal accident.
Warning! Starting the car when charging is prohibited. First unplug the plug, then start the car
Keyless start vehicle
Make sure that the gear is in the N gear, pull up the handbrake, press the one-key start switch, the display will light up, and
all electrical equipment can be used.
Rotate the gear switch to select the gear
Release the handbrake and push the accelerator pedal to start the vehicle.
Warning! When not in use, always keep the one-key start switch in the button up state.
Warning! To prevent unauthorized use, please lock the door.
Warning! When the vehicle is driving, please do not pop up the one-key start button, otherwise it will cause the vehicle to
lose control, which may lead to a serious fatal accident.
Warning! Starting the car when charging is prohibited. First unplug the plug, then start the car
The gear switch is located on the central instrument panel. There are 3 gears to choose from
N gear position (neutral gear mode)
No driving force
D gear (forward mode)
This is the normal driving mode
R gear (reverse mode)
Use when reversing