E-ride Industries EXV2 User manual

Owner Manual

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Table of Contents
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Introduction 2
General Specifications 5
Lighting 11
Driver Controls 16
Vehicle Operation 38
Maintenance 57
Transporting the Vehicle 74
Customer Assistance Information 75
Warranty Information 77
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Section 1: Introduction
1.1 A Note to the Customer
Thank you for purchasing your zero emission, battery powered Neighborhood
Electric Vehicle (NEV) from e-ride Industries. Customer satisfaction and safety are the
primary concerns of e-ride Industries. For this reason, it is recommended that you take
the time to read through this entire manual for important information about the safe use
and maintenance of your electric vehicle.
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1.2 About the Manual
This owner manual is designed to familiarize you with the safe and proper use of
your new e-ride vehicle. It will help you learn about the features, controls, and operation
of your new electric vehicle. I will also give you important information about
maintenance and the associated safety information. This manual is applicable to the
two e-ride Industries models: the two passenger exv2 and the four passenger exv4.
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1.3 Vehicle Identification
For both two and four passenger models, the vehicle identification number (VIN)
is found on the VIN/Certification Label. This label is located on the base of the driver’s
seat facing the door. The VIN contains information such as the model year, type,
GVWR, tire pressure, and other useful information. Please record the 17 character
vehicle identification number in the space below:
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):
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Date Purchased: ______/_____/______
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Section 2: General Specifications
Specifications for:
2.1 e-ride Industries Flatbed Utility Vehicle (EXV2)
Curb weight 1,750 pounds
GVWR 3,000 pounds
Length 168 inches
Width 60 inches
Height 70 inches
Flatbed bed size 72 inches x 58 inches
Drive system voltage 72 volt
Batteries 8 volt lead acid – quantity 9
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Drive Axle Gear reduced direct drive
Motor 72 volt DC
separately excited
(optional 72 volt AC)
Top Speed 25 miles per hour
Tires 14” street rated
Brakes Hydraulic front disc and rear drum
Steering Rack & pinion
Chassis Riveted aluminum
Bumpers Steel front and rear
Suspension Independent front suspension,
leaf spring solid axle in rear
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Speed Controller 72 volt with regenerative braking
(optional 72 volt AC)
Charger 72 volt Lester DC charger
Charge time 8-12 hours depending on discharge
Charging energy requirements 220 volt AC for best charge and
110 volt AC for emergency use only
Lights Headlights w/bright, taillights, turn signals,
hazard lights and brake lights
2.2 e-ride Industries Coach Transportation Vehicle (EXV4)
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Curb weight 1,860 pounds
GVWR 3,000 pounds
Length 160 inches
Width 60 inches
Height 70 inches
Flatbed bed size 28 inches x 55 inches
Drive system voltage 72 volt
Batteries 8 volt lead acid -
quantity 9
Drive Axle Gear reduced
direct drive
Motor 72 volt DC separately excited
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(optional 72 volt AC)
Top Speed 25 miles per hour
Tires 14” street rated
Brakes Hydraulic front disc and rear drum
Steering Rack & pinion
Chassis Riveted aluminum
Bumpers Steel front and rear
Suspension Independent front suspension,
leaf spring solid axle in rear
Speed Controller 72 volt with regenerative braking
(optional 72 volt AC)
Charger 72 volt Lester DC charger
Charge time 8-12 hours depending on discharge
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Charging energy requirements 220 volt AC for best charge and
110 volt AC for emergency use only
Lights Headlights w/bright, taillights, turn signals,
hazard lights and brake lights
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Section 3: Lighting
3.1 Locations
3.1.1 Headlights
The headlights are found in the front of the vehicle mounted into the front of the
hood. There are four total headlights that utilize a clear lens. The dim setting lights
are the center two and the outer two lights are the bright setting lights. The dim
setting operates with just the center two lights and all four lights are illuminated on
the bright setting. Headlights should be kept clean and in good operation at all times
as not to impair night visibility.
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3.1.2 Front Parking Lights/ Turn Signals
These lights operate as both the front turn signals and the parking lights. They are
located in the front of the vehicle mounted into the front of the hood. They are the
rectangular amber colored lights located just below the headlights on either side of
the vehicle. They operate with the head lights turned on as well as flashing for the
corresponding turn signal.
3.1.3 Taillights/ Brake Lights/ Rear Turn Signals
These lights have three functions and are the red rectangular lights at the rear of
the vehicle mounted into the tail panel. These operate on their dim setting as the
taillights with the light (headlight) switch turned on. They also flash with the
corresponding turn signal and illuminate when the brake pedal is pushed on their
bright setting.
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3.2 Headlight Bulb Replacement
1. Make sure the lights switch and key switch have been turned off.
2. Remove cover from the light by taking off the four nuts.
3. Remove the wire connector from the headlight.
4. Turn the bulb counter-clockwise and pull it straight out to remove it
from the housing.
5. To put back together, go through steps 2 – 4 in reverse order.
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3.3 Taillight Bulb Replacement
1. Make sure the lights switch and key switch have been turned off.
2. Turn the socket counter-clockwise to release it from the housing.
3. Pull the bulb straight out to remove it from the socket.
4. To put back together, go through steps 2 and 3 in reverse order.
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3.4 Flasher Replacement
1. Make sure the lights switch and key switch have been turned off.
2. Remove the console and dash assemblies. The flasher is located on the firewall to the
left of the wiper motor.
3. Pull the flasher straight out to remove its plug housing and replace.
4. To put back together, go through steps 2 and 3 in reverse order.
Note: The turn signals and hazards use the same flasher.
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Section 4: Driver Controls
4.1 Instrumentation
4.1.1 Speedometer
This speedometer shows miles per hour around the outer edge of the gauge and
kilometers per hour around the center. There is also a digital display screen at the bottom
which shows the total miles on the vehicle. An internal light illuminates when headlights
are tuned on.
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4.1.2 Dash Display
The vehicle is equipped with a SEVCON speed controller that utilizes a digital
display which is mounted near the center of the dash. The display screen has three
display areas.
a. The top left display (under the battery picture) is the battery life gauge. There are
a total of ten charge bars. The bars begin solid when the vehicle is fully charged
and turn into outlines of the bars with the decrease of the battery pack charge.
Each bar represents 10% of the battery pack’s capacity.
b. The bottom left area of the Sevcon display shows the hours on the speed
controller with a flashing hour glass to the right of the hour number. When you
turn on the vehicle it cycles through three modes; T=time vehicle has been driven,
P=Unused, K=time vehicle ignition has been turned on.
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c. The far right area of the display is the section that shows certain system faults and
errors. When there is a problem or a procedure is performed out of sequence, the
display will give you a message explaining what is wrong. If you have any
questions about a fault display, call e-ride Industries Customer Assistance Center
at 1-800-950-4351. A list of the fault codes and the corresponding issue is given
on the next page.
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