ACG California Roadster eGC 2011, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...2011 Owner s Manual ACG California Roadster eGC Electric Golf Cart eGC This Manual is effective as of July 1 2010 Manufactured by American Custom Golf Cars Inc ACG...

Page 2: ...s NOT equipped for operation on public streets and roads California Roadster eGC does conform to the current American National Standards Institute s Z130 Safety and Performance Requirements for Golf C...

Page 3: ...t Panel 17 Battery Charge Indicator Light 17 Turn Signal Directional Indicators 17 Locking Glove Boxes 18 Front Trunk Release 18 Accessory Outlet 19 Safety Belts 20 Tires Wheels 27 Tire Changing and J...

Page 4: ...le performance Your safety is important to us so please make sure that prior to operating the vehicle you have read the following instructions and warnings If you rent or loan your vehicle to others p...

Page 5: ...ith the proper and safe operation of your ACG vehicle Please take the time to read and understand the manual before operating your vehicle Maintenance schedules and general care instructions are inclu...

Page 6: ...ceived by American Custom Golf Cars Inc within 45 Days of the purchase date of the vehicle If the Warranty Registration Card is not received within 45 days of purchase date the Warranty commencement d...

Page 7: ...egulations when operating the vehicle 5 When stopping and leaving the vehicle a Make sure vehicle has come to a complete stop b Switch Forward Neutral Reverse Switch to the Neutral position c Engage p...

Page 8: ...or increases maximum vehicle speed beyond factory specifications could result in severe personal injury or death 3 Do not shift the Forward Neutral Reverse Switch while the vehicle is moving To avoid...

Page 9: ...ter out of the vehicle and should not be relied upon to keep occupants in the vehicle or to protect them in case of collision ACG vehicles are not designed to meet any collision or roll over requireme...

Page 10: ...er in flooded type batteries that can be ordered with ACG vehicles In this Owner s Manual the above safe ownership and operation habits will be pointed out to you as the different aspects of owning an...

Page 11: ...wo positions 1 OFF position There is no power to vehicle Key is Vertical as shown in picture below 2 ON position vehicle is ON and can be driven Key is turned clockwise 45 degrees WARNING Never turn t...

Page 12: ...rate the vehicle in the reverse direction rotate the switch towards the driver side of the vehicle Your Vehicle has been equipped with a reverse warning beeper so that when the vehicle is in reverse y...

Page 13: ...depressing the accelerator pedal will release the parking brake As the accelerator pedal is depressed speed will increase until full speed is reached When you release the accelerator pedal the power...

Page 14: ...ed to your desired speed Park Brake Pedal The Park Brake Pedal is the small raised portion in the upper left corner of the Brake Pedal It has the word PARK molded into it To set the park brake depress...

Page 15: ...the Dashboard to the left of the steering Column It is identified by SAE ISO Lights icon It is a 2 position switch 1 OFF When the top portion of the switch O is depressed the lights are OFF 2 ON When...

Page 16: ...ch 1 RIGHT When the Lever is pushed UP Clockwise the Right Lights Flash 2 OFF When the Lever is Horizontal the Turn Signal lights are OFF 3 LEFT When the Lever is pushed down Counter Clockwise the Lef...

Page 17: ...tigrade shown as 49 C Vehicle Speed in MPH shown as 00 mph Odometer Distance Traveled in Miles shown as 000 0 Vehicle Power ON Indicator Light The RED POWER light will illuminate when the Key Switch i...

Page 18: ...same key as the Key Switch as they are keyed alike If the keys are lost the locks for the glove boxes as well as the ignition switch need to be changed Front Trunk Release The Front Trunk Release Leve...

Page 19: ...sories such as a cellular phone Lap top computer etc It is not intended to operate large current items such as cigarette lighters The accessory outlet is fused at 15 Amperes with fuse F2 WARNING Damag...

Page 20: ...ke the forces of a collision best Wearing your safety belt incorrectly could increase your risk for injury in a collision You could suffer internal injuries or even slide out of part of the belt Use t...

Page 21: ...on on the latch faces upward or outward so that you are able to unbuckle your safety belt quickly WARNING A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection Inspect...

Page 22: ...ay the strong bones of the hips will take the force if there is a collision SEAT BELT EXTENDER If a seat belt is too short even when fully extended your dealer can provide you with a seat belt extende...

Page 23: ...restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front There are different size and types of restraints for children from newborn size to the child almost large enough for an adult safety belt Always...

Page 24: ...of child restraints into the vehicle WARNING Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint It could become loose in a collision The child could be badly injured or killed F...

Page 25: ...ats where you will use it before you buy it The restraint must be appropriate for your child s weight and height Check the label on the restraint for weight and height limits Carefully follow the inst...

Page 26: ...r that is secured by seat belt Optional Accessories CAUTION Use only ACG approved rear accessories Others may cause damage to the vehicle and will void warranty WARNING Any modifications or alteration...

Page 27: ...ch could damage the valve stem 2 Range Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the tire tread These abnormal wear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in pre...

Page 28: ...formance when replacement is needed Failure to use equivalent replacement tires may adversely affect the safety handling and ride of your vehicle We recommend that you contact your dealer or ACG Custo...

Page 29: ...anges to steering handling and braking of your vehicle This can cause unpredictable handling and stress to steering and suspension components You could lose control and have an accident resulting in s...

Page 30: ...n frame rail are welded See picture below Do not use the rear Trailer Hitch Adapter indicated by as lifting point However it can be used as Tie Down point during transport see page 50 for details The...

Page 31: ...ke Fluid Reservoir Cap and observing the fluid level The maximum fluid level should be at about one inch 25 millimeters below the reservoir top If it is substantially lower fill it with DOT 4 Brake Fl...

Page 32: ...ems should be corrected by an authorized American Custom Golf Cars Inc distributor dealer or a fully trained technician General All parts should be in place and properly installed Be sure that any add...

Page 33: ...adjusted The brake adjustment must be maintained so that the brake pedal cannot reach the floor when depressed The hydraulic disk brake actuator should be greased monthly to ensure that it is clean an...

Page 34: ...provided Seat Belts before allowing them to ride in the vehicle 6 When using the vehicle at night or in low light situations make sure that the Light Switch is in the ON or I position as this ensures...

Page 35: ...or overturning the vehicle 16 Obey all the rules governing Low Speed Vehicles LSV 17 The vehicle should not be driven on roadways where it is prohibited by local laws 18 Do not drive vehicle while un...

Page 36: ...eed 8 The park brake will automatically release when either the accelerator or brake pedal is depressed Stopping or slowing the Vehicle 1 Release Accelerator Pedal GO and depress the Brake Pedal STOP...

Page 37: ...nals should be cleaned with a solution of one cup of baking soda per gallon of water Before rinsing the batteries make sure the caps to the batteries are tight so that the cleaning solution does not e...

Page 38: ...tteries should be carefully inspected on a regular basis in order to detect and correct potential problems before they can do harm It is a great idea to start this routine when the batteries are first...

Page 39: ...they should be replaced or cleaned as necessary Failure to do so may cause them to overheat during operation 4 Tighten all wiring connections to the proper specification see below Make certain there i...

Page 40: ...a and water When cleaning do not allow any cleaning solution or other foreign matter to get inside the battery 3 Rinse with water and dry with a clean cloth 4 Clean battery terminals and the inside of...

Page 41: ...full charge will prevent having to worry about the water level at a different state of charge Depending on the local climate charging methods application etc Trojan recommends that batteries be checke...

Page 42: ...e Add water never acid to cells distilled water recommended 4 Put batteries on a complete charge before adding any additional water refer to the Charging section 5 Once charging is completed open the...

Page 43: ...rger is left plugged in until it turns itself off over and under charging will be avoided NOTE The first time your batteries are charged the approximate time of charge will be 21 25 hours The Charger...

Page 44: ...ated systems Battery Cable Replacement CAUTION It is essential when replacing the cables on the batteries that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and the negative cable is attached to...

Page 45: ...in eyes or on the skin flush the area immediately with large quantities of water Battery gas is flammable and explosive Keep flame or sparks away from the battery or any other booster source Do not a...

Page 46: ...enance DAILY TASKS 1 Charge Batteries fully before first use of vehicle 2 Check battery terminals for tight connections 3 Visually inspect the tires for wear damage and proper inflation 4 Check for pr...

Page 47: ...ipped with Sealed or maintenance free Gel batteries 2 Check battery terminals for tight connections 3 Check tires for correct air pressure and wear 4 Check for proper operation of parking brake 5 Chec...

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Page 49: ...brasive a combination cleaner and wax or any solvent that contains ethyl or methyl alcohol Do not use products containing ammonia soaps or abrasives Never use gasoline or any cleaning solvent These pr...

Page 50: ...e mild liquid detergent and warm water to clean the interior Wipe using a cloth dampened with warm or cool water or remove detergent or deposits CAUTION Do not spray the interior of your vehicle Water...

Page 51: ...e facing forward pull the trailer at speeds of 55 MPH or less 3 Secure any items that could be affected by airflow through the vehicle 4 Do not secure across any plastic body or floor panel component...

Page 52: ...5 55 R15 Front Brakes Hydraulic Disk Rear Brakes 7 Mechanical Drum Type Drive Motor Direct Drive 48 Volts DC Series wound 11 hp Transaxle Double Reduction high speed gears Electrical System 48 volts D...

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