Ezgo FREEDOM User manual

ELECTRIC POWERED
FLEET GOLF CARS & PERSONAL VEHICLES
GOLFOVÁ VOZÍTKA S ELEKTRICKÝM POHONEM
A OSOBNÍ VOZIDLA
STARTING MODEL YEAR: 2001
ROK UVEDENÍ MODELU: 2001
OWNER’S MANUAL & SERVICE GUIDE
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SAFETY
(NOTES, CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS CONTINUED ON INSIDE OF BACK COVER)
NOTES, CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
Throughout this guide NOTE, CAUTION and WARNING
will be used. A NOTE indicates a condition that should be
observed.
A CAUTION indicates a condition that
may result in damage to the vehicle.
A WARNING indi-
cates a hazardous
condition that could
result in severe injury or death.
Observe these NOTES, CAUTIONS and WARNINGS;
be aware that servicing a vehicle requires mechanical
skill and a regard for conditions that could be hazardous.
Improper service or repair may damage the vehicle or
render it unsafe.
Battery posts, termi-
nals and related
accessories contain
lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after
handling.
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For any questions on material contained in this manual, contact an authorized representative for clarification.
Read and understand all labels located on the vehicle. Always replace any damaged or missing labels.
On steep hills it is possible for vehicles to coast at greater than normal speeds encountered on a flat surface. To pre-
vent loss of vehicle control and possible serious injury, speeds should be limited to no more than the maximum speed
on level ground. See GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS. Limit speed by applying the service brake.
Catastrophic damage to the drivetrain components due to excessive speed may result from driving the vehicle above
specified speed. Damage caused by excessive speed may cause a loss of vehicle control, is costly, is considered
abuse and will not be covered under warranty.
Use extra caution when towing the vehicle(s). Do not tow a single vehicle at speeds in excess of 12 mph (19 kph). Do
not tow more than three vehicles at a time. Do not exceed 5 mph (8 kph) while towing multiple vehicles. Towing the
vehicle at above the recommended speed may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle and other prop-
erty. Vehicles equipped with Precision Drive System™(PDS) must be towed with the Run-Tow/Maintenance switch,
located under the passenger seat, in the ‘Tow/Maintenance’ position.
Signs similar to the ones illustrated should be used to warn of situations that could result in an unsafe condition.
Be sure that this manual remains as part of the permanent service record should the vehicle be sold.
WASH HANDS
AFTER HANDLING!
Battery posts,
terminals and related
accessories contain
lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known
to cause cancer and
reproductive harm.
BATTERY WARNING
WASH HANDS
AFTER HANDLING!
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
BATTERIES
CONTAIN LEAD
AND RELATED PARTS
!
<
14
˚
25
%
DO NOT
DRIVE ACROSS
SLOPES IN
EXCESS OF 14˚

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Owner’s Manual and Service Guide
OWNER’S MANUAL AND
SERVICE GUIDE
ELECTRIC POWERED
FLEET GOLF CARS &
PERSONAL VEHICLES
FLEET GOLF CAR
FLEET PDS GOLF CAR
FREEDOM™
FREEDOM™SE
FREEDOM™ LE
PDS FREEDOM™
PDS FREEDOM™SE
PDS FREEDOM™ LE
SHUTTLE™2+2
E-Z-GO Division of Textron reserves the right to make design changes without obligation to make these changes on units previously sold and the information
contained in this manual is subject to change without notice.
E-Z-GO Division of Textron is not liable for errors in this manualor for incidental or consequential damages that result from the use of the material in this manual.
CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT IN USA PHONE: [phone] FAX: [phone]
OUTSIDE USA PHONE: [phone] FAX: [phone]
E-Z-GO DIVISION OF TEXTRON, INC., P.O.BOX 388, AUGUSTA, GEORGIA USA 30903-0388

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GENERAL INFORMATION
Owner’s Manual and Service Guide
This vehicle has been designed and manufactured in the United States of America (USA) as
a ‘World Vehicle’. The Standards and Specifications listed in the following text originate in
the USA unless otherwise indicated.
The use of non Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) approved parts may void the
warranty.
Overfilling batteries may void the warranty.
BATTERY PROLONGED STORAGE
All batteries will self discharge over time. The rate of self discharge varies depending on the
ambient temperature and the age and condition of the batteries.
A fully charged battery will not freeze in winter temperatures unless the temperature falls
below -75° F (-60° C).
For winter storage, the batteries must be clean, fully charged and disconnected from any
source of electrical drain. The battery charger and the controller are both sources of
electrical drain. Unplug the battery charger DC plug from the vehicle receptacle.
On PDS vehicles, disconnect the controller from the battery set by selecting the ‘TOW/
MAINTENANCE’ position on the RUN-TOW/MAINTENANCE SWITCH located under the
passenger seat.
As with all electric vehicles, the batteries must be checked and recharged as required or at a
minimum of 30 day intervals.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Owner’s Manual and Service Guide
SAFETY ................................................................................................................. Inside covers
GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................................................................................ ii
SAFETY INFORMATION............................................................................................................ v
BEFORE INITIAL USE ..............................................................................................................1
Fig. 1 Initial Service Chart ......................................................................................................................1
PORTABLE CHARGER INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................1
Fig. 2 Proper Charger Installation ..........................................................................................................2
Fig. 3 Charger Receptacle Location ......................................................................................................2
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ...............................................................................................2
KEY/LIGHT SWITCH ...........................................................................................................................................2
Fig. 4 Key/Light Switch & State of Charge Meter ..................................................................................2
DIRECTION SELECTOR .....................................................................................................................................3
Fig. 5 Direction Selector Types ..............................................................................................................3
STATE OF CHARGE METER .............................................................................................................................3
ACCELERATOR PEDAL .....................................................................................................................................3
Fig. 6 Accelerator and Brake Controls ...................................................................................................3
COMBINATION BRAKE AND PARK BRAKE PEDAL .........................................................................................3
RUN - TOW/MAINTENANCE SWITCH (PDS VEHICLES ONLY) .......................................................................3
Fig. 7 Run-Tow/Maintenance Switch .....................................................................................................4
HORN ..................................................................................................................................................................4
Fig. 8 Horn Button ..................................................................................................................................4
OPERATING THE VEHICLE ..................................................................................................... 4
PRECISION DRIVE SYSTEM™ ..........................................................................................................................5
Performance Options.....................................................................................................................................5
Fig. 9 Performance Options ...................................................................................................................5
Regenerative Braking.....................................................................................................................................6
Pedal-Up Brakng............................................................................................................................................6
Walk-Away Feature........................................................................................................................................6
Anti-Roll Back Feature...................................................................................................................................6
Anti-Stall Feature ...........................................................................................................................................6
High Pedal Disable Feature ...........................................................................................................................6
Diagnostic Mode Feature...............................................................................................................................7
STARTING AND DRIVING ..................................................................................................................................7
STARTING VEHICLE ON A HILL (Non PDS Vehicle) .........................................................................................7
COASTING ..........................................................................................................................................................7
LABELS AND PICTOGRAMS .............................................................................................................................7
SUN TOP AND WINDSHIELD .............................................................................................................................8
VEHICLE CLEANING AND CARE ............................................................................................ 8
VEHICLE CLEANING ..........................................................................................................................................8
VEHICLE CARE PRODUCTS .............................................................................................................................8
REPAIR ...................................................................................................................................... 9
LIFTING THE VEHICLE ......................................................................................................................................9
Fig. 10 Lifting the Vehicle ......................................................................................................................9
WHEELS AND TIRES .........................................................................................................................................9
Tire Repair .....................................................................................................................................................9
Wheel Installation.........................................................................................................................................10
Fig. 11 Wheel Installation ....................................................................................................................10
LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT ..........................................................................................................................10
Fig. 12 Headlight, Turn Signal & Marker Light Bulb Replacement ......................................................11
Fig. 13 Tail and Brake Light Bulb Replacement ..................................................................................11
TRANSPORTING VEHICLE ....................................................................................................11
TOWING ............................................................................................................................................................11
HAULING ...........................................................................................................................................................12