eTuk USA Classic User manual

Owners Manual
eTuk USA, LLC

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Table of Contents
•Quick Start Guide p. 3-4
•Vehicle Controls & Equipment p. 5-7
•Battery Display Indicator p. 8
•Maximum Load p. 9
•Safety p. 10
•Driving Conditions p. 11
•Tips On Extending Vehicle Range p. 12
•Battery Information p. 13-18
•Charging The Vehicle p. 19-22
•Electrical p. 23-25
•Fluids p. 26-27
•Jacking & Changing Tires p. 28
•Eliminating Vibration & Towing p. 29
•Trouble Shooting p. 30-33
•Preventative Maintenance p. 34-35
•Your eTuk Info p. 36
•Service & Maintenance History p. 37-44
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Quick Start Guide
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Quick Start Guide
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The display will switch on and
you will hear two clicking
sounds. One louder than the
other.
Check the state of charge and
if possible the Ub or System
voltage. If it is around 76V
your battery is full
Make sure the parking brake
is released.
First ensure the driver and all
passengers are wearing their
seatbelts.
Put the direction switch in D
to drive forwards and R to
drive backwards.
Gently twist the throttle to
engage the motor

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Vehicle Controls & Equipment
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Vehicle Controls & Equipment
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1) Windscreen Washer
2) Windscreen Wiper
3) Taxi Light (if Equipped)
4) Windscreen Washer Fluid
5) Indicator Display
6) Speedometer & Odometer
7) Battery Display Indicator
(BDI)
8) Charger LED Indicator (If
activated)
9) Ignition Switch
10) Throttle
11) Direction Switch
12) Hazard Light Switch
13) 12V Outlet
14) Kill Switch
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Vehicle Controls & Equipment
•By pressing the brake pedal with your right foot you will
engage the friction brakes.
•Turn the throttle to accelerate. By releasing the throttle
handle the vehicle will automatically use the motor to slow
down and stop (and in the act also recharge the batteries).
The easier you are on the throttle and brakes, the further
one single battery charge will take you.
•Familiarize yourself with the controls on the steering bar
switch before you start driving
•Your Tuk Tuk comes with a working Hi/Lo center headlight.
The two auxiliary lights are not functional upon delivery.
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Battery Display Indicator (BDI)
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This is the Battery Display Indicator (BDI). It displays the battery level
and up to date driving information. The indicator is an approximation of
remaining charge and not an exact calculation. At times, you may not
see all bars illuminated even though you have a full 76 volt charge. This
is not a major concern and usually resetting the ignition will correct the
problem. The vehicle will enter limp-home mode soon after the vehicle
displays 3-4 Bars.
The display alternates between 4 values: Ub, r, A, h, T and O. You can
push the display button to manually select display parameters.
Ub The voltage being drawn from the battery
r RPM (Rotations Per Minute) of the engine
ATotal number of Amperes drawn from the battery
hTotal driving time of the vehicle in hours
TTemperature of the controller (on some models)
OTotal mileage of the vehicle in miles (on some models)
There are two 12V outlets compatible with any 12V car appliance (rated
up to a max of 10A). Be sure not to get any wires entangled with the
steering mechanism. Note the range of the vehicle will be directly
impacted by the load placed on the vehicle though these outlets.

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Maximum Load
•Each eTuk USA Tuk Tuk is rated and marked with a maximum Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) in order to maintain compliance with all applicable
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) for the stock tires
installed on the vehicle. In addition, each vehicle is rated and marked with
a maximum Gross Axel Weight Rating (GAWR) and tire inflation pressure
on the VIN Label attached to the vehicle. Those maximum ratings are as
follows:
•Short Body Classic, Cargo and Vendor
–GVWR = 2622 lbs (1189 kg)
–Front GAWR = 805 lbs (365 kg)
–Rear GAWR = 1817 lbs (824 kg)
•Long Body Limo, Cargo XL and Vendor XL
–GVWR = 2908 lbs (1319 kg)
–Front GAWR = 789 lbs (358 kg)
–Rear GAWR = 2119 lbs (961 kg)
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Safety
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There is a Kill Switch located on the right handle bar accessible in the
normal driving position. Setting the switch to the “OFF” position will
disable the motor. Keep in mind that this will not stop the vehicle. You
will still have to apply pressure to the foot brake for that. The motor will
not function again until the Kill Switch is set back to the “On” Position
Your eTuk is equipped with a steering column lock. To engage the lock,
turn the handlebars all the way to the right, then turn the key counter-
clockwise all the way to the left. Now remove the key and the
handlebars are locked in position.
Seatbelts are available in all positions. Seatbelts must be worn at all
times.