Ezgo LIBERTY User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
10049626-A
ISSUED JULY 2023
EZGO.com
LIBERTY
with IntelliBrake™ Technology

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OWNER’S MANUAL
2024 +
MANUFACTURER INFORMATION
Textron Specialized Vehicles, Inc.
1451 Marvin Griffin Road
Augusta, Georgia, USA 30906-3852
1-800-774-3946 Technical Assistance & Warranty
1-888-438-3946 Service Parts
011-706-798-4311 International
www.ezgo.com

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WELCOME
Thank you for purchasing this vehicle. Before driving your new vehicle, read
this owner’s manual to familiarize yourself with safe driving practices, opera-
tion, features and controls.
This manual contains instructions for minor maintenance only. Information
about major repairs can be found in the service manual. Your dealer has thor-
ough knowledge of your vehicle and wants your total satisfaction with your
purchase. We recommend you return to your dealership for all of your service
needs during, and after the warranty period.
Repair or replacement parts can be purchased from your dealer or through
the manufacturer’s parts and accessories department.
These are original instructions as defined by 2006/42/EC.
The manufacturer maintains the right to change the design of the vehicle without
responsibility to make the changes on units purchased before changes were
made. The information in this manual can change without notice.
All information in this owner’s manual is based on the latest product information
at the time of publication. Due to constant improvements in the design and qual-
ity of production components, some discrepancies may be found between your
vehicle and the information presented in this publication. The content in this
publication is intended for reference use only. The manufacturer is not liable for
omissions or inaccuracies. Any reprinting or reuse of the content in this publica-
tion, whether whole or in part, is expressly prohibited.
Printed in USA

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
MANUFACTURER’S INTENDED USE ........................................................ 10
WARRANTY AND REGISTRATION............................................................ 10
BATTERY PROLONGED STORAGE .......................................................... 10
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS .................................................... 11
PARTS AND SERVICE MANUALS ............................................................. 11
SAFETY
OWNER RESPONSIBILITY......................................................................... 13
Unauthorized Use ................................................................................. 13
Operating without Instruction ................................................................ 13
Alcohol or Drugs ................................................................................... 14
Passengers........................................................................................... 14
MAXIMUM WEIGHT CAPACITY ................................................................. 14
TIRE PRESSURE ........................................................................................ 14
OPERATOR SAFETY.................................................................................. 15
Before Operating .................................................................................. 16
LOAD OPERATION ..................................................................................... 16
REVERSE OPERATION.............................................................................. 16
DAMAGED VEHICLE................................................................................... 16
MAXIMUM SPEED....................................................................................... 17
TURNING..................................................................................................... 17
UPHILL OPERATION .................................................................................. 17
DOWNHILL OPERATION ............................................................................ 17
TIRES .......................................................................................................... 17
SLIPPERY TERRAIN................................................................................... 17
BATTERY CHARGING ................................................................................ 18
BATTERY DISPOSAL.................................................................................. 18
VEHICLE LIFTING....................................................................................... 18
VEHICLE MODIFICATION........................................................................... 19
MAINTENANCE SAFETY ............................................................................ 19

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SAFETY LABELS
OPERATION ................................................................................................ 21
OPERATION (CE)........................................................................................ 22
RUN/TOW SWITCH OPERATION............................................................... 22
PATENT NOTICE ........................................................................................ 22
ELECTRIC SHOCK (CE) ............................................................................. 23
BATTERY WARNING .................................................................................. 23
MAINTENANCE TOWING ........................................................................... 23
BRAKE RELEASE ....................................................................................... 23
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
KEY SWITCH / DIRECTION SELECTOR.................................................... 25
HEADLIGHT SWITCH ................................................................................. 25
STATE OF CHARGE (SOC) METER .......................................................... 25
HORN SWITCH ........................................................................................... 26
CUP HOLDERS ........................................................................................... 26
USB PORT................................................................................................... 26
BATTERY CHARGER PORT....................................................................... 26
STEERING WHEEL .................................................................................... 26
TURN SIGNAL............................................................................................. 26
BRAKE PEDAL ............................................................................................ 27
PARKING BRAKE ....................................................................................... 27
ACCELERATOR PEDAL ............................................................................. 27
GLOVE BOX / STORAGE COMPARTMENTS ............................................ 27
REARVIEW MIRROR .................................................................................. 28
SIDE MIRRORS........................................................................................... 28
HIP RESTRAINTS ....................................................................................... 28
SEATS ......................................................................................................... 29
CANOPY TOP AND WINDSHIELD ............................................................. 29
OPERATION
SAFETY ....................................................................................................... 31
BEFORE INITIAL USE................................................................................. 31

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Burnishing Brakes................................................................................. 31
PRE-RIDE INSPECTION............................................................................. 32
BATTERY CHARGER.................................................................................. 32
Off Board Charger ................................................................................ 33
On Board Charger ................................................................................ 33
PERFORMANCE FEATURES ..................................................................... 34
Speed Control....................................................................................... 34
Pedal-Up Braking.................................................................................. 34
Anti-Stall Feature .................................................................................. 34
High Pedal Disable Feature.................................................................. 35
Diagnostic Mode Feature...................................................................... 35
STARTING AND STOPPING THE VEHICLE .............................................. 35
Starting on a Hill ................................................................................... 35
ACCELERATING ......................................................................................... 36
BRAKING ..................................................................................................... 36
Coasting................................................................................................ 36
DRIVING PROCEDURE .............................................................................. 36
DRIVING WITH PASSENGERS .................................................................. 37
SLIPPERY SURFACES............................................................................... 37
UPHILL OPERATION .................................................................................. 38
Stalling on a Hill .................................................................................... 38
DOWNHILL OPERATION ............................................................................ 38
REVERSE OPERATION.............................................................................. 38
PARKING THE VEHICLE ............................................................................ 39
TOWING ...................................................................................................... 39
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE.................................................................... 42
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE CHART ...................................................... 42
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS .......................................... 44
REPLACEMENT OF MAINTENANCE ITEMS ............................................. 44
LIFTING THE VEHICLE............................................................................... 44
Lifting Front .......................................................................................... 45

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Lifting Rear ........................................................................................... 46
Lowering Vehicle .................................................................................. 46
VEHICLE CLEANING AND CARE............................................................... 46
Washing the Vehicle ............................................................................. 46
Polishing the Vehicle ............................................................................ 47
TIRES .......................................................................................................... 47
Tire Pressure ........................................................................................ 48
Tire Repair ............................................................................................ 48
Tire Replacement.................................................................................. 49
WHEELS...................................................................................................... 49
Wheel Removal .................................................................................... 49
Wheel Installation ................................................................................ 49
LIGHTS ........................................................................................................ 50
Headlight Replacement ........................................................................ 50
Tail Light/Brake Light Replacement ...................................................... 50
FUSE REPLACEMENT................................................................................ 51
CONTROLLER SYSTEM TEST................................................................... 51
REAR AXLE................................................................................................. 51
Checking the Lubricant Level................................................................ 51
LUBRICATION ............................................................................................. 52
HYDRAULIC BRAKES................................................................................. 52
Hydraulic Brake Fluid............................................................................ 52
Check Brake Fluid Level....................................................................... 53
LITHIUM-ION BATTERY PACK................................................................... 53
BATTERY DISPOSAL.................................................................................. 54
BATTERY CHARGER MAINTENANCE ...................................................... 55
BATTERY PROLONGED STORAGE .......................................................... 55
Storage Preparation.............................................................................. 55
Setting State of Charge (SOC) ............................................................. 56
During Storage...................................................................................... 56
Extreme Low Temperature Storage...................................................... 56
Returning Vehicle to Service................................................................. 56
BATTERY FAULT DIAGNOSIS ................................................................... 57

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TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE ................................................................ 57
Hauling the Vehicle............................................................................... 57
Towing the Vehicle ............................................................................... 58
Manual Release of IntelliBrake™.......................................................... 58
VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS
LIBERTY ...................................................................................................... 61
MAINTENANCE LOG
RECORDS ................................................................................................... 63
APPENDIX
QUIQ CHARGER......................................................................................... 67

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