ACG California Roadster eGC 2012, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...2012 Owner s Manual Cadillac ESCALADE eGC Electric Golf Cart eGC This Manual is effective as of October 1 2011 ...

Page 2: ...Copyright 2009 2011 American Custom Golf Cars Inc American Custom Golf Cars Inc and ACG logo Are registered trademarks of American Custom Golf Cars Inc Cadillac and Escalade Are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation Cadillac ESCALADE eGC Is Officially Licensed Product by GM Copyright 2009 2011 American Custom Golf Cars Inc Page 2 ...

Page 3: ...tional Standards Institute s Z130 Safety and Performance Requirements for Golf Cars as of date of manufacture as shown on the vehicle s Certification Label ACG is not liable of errors in this manual or for incidental or consequential damages that result from the use of the material in this manual The information contained in this document including the warranty information contained in separate Wa...

Page 4: ...el 19 Locking Glove Boxes 26 Front Trunk Release 26 Accessory 12 V DC Power Outlet 27 Safety Belts 28 Tires Wheels 35 Tire Changing and Jacking Points 38 Brakes 39 Pre Operation and Daily Safety Checklist 40 Performance Inspection 41 Driving Instructions 42 Starting the Vehicle 44 Stopping or slowing the Vehicle 44 Parking and Leaving the Vehicle 44 Batteries 45 Battery Care 45 Battery Inspection ...

Page 5: ...ance 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 please make sure that they have read this manual prior to operating this vehicle Please consider this manual to be a permanent part of this vehicle and if it is sold please make sure that the new owner receives ...

Page 6: ...vehicle Maintenance schedules and general care instructions are included in the Operation and Maintenance section This manual is applicable only to the following ACG models 2012Cadillac ESCALADE eGC If any questions arise after reading the manual please contact ACG Customer Service at 909 597 2885 Please have your Vehicle Identification Number VIN and date of purchase information available NOTE Al...

Page 7: ...Registration Card is not received within 45 days of purchase date the Warranty commencement date will be the vehicle production date as shown on the vehicle s Certification Label Please protect your Warranty and mail your Warranty Registration Card today There are no other expressed warranties on your ACG vehicle beyond those set in the accompanying Warranty document Appendix W 1 and no implied wa...

Page 8: ... 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 parking brake d Turn the Key Switch to OFF position and remove key 6 Wear safety glasses or approved eye protection when servicing the vehicle Wear a full face shield and rubber gloves when working with the batteries 7 Use insulated tools when working ar...

Page 9: ...ications could result in severe personal injury or death 3 Do not shift the Forward Neutral Reverse Switch while the vehicle is moving To avoid damaging the vehicle or injuring an unsuspecting passenger always bring the vehicle to a full and complete stop before switching from Forward to Reverse 4 To avoid unintentionally starting or rolling the vehicle A Set the Parking Brake B Turn the Key Switc...

Page 10: ...p occupants in the vehicle or to protect them in case of collision ACG vehicles are not designed to meet any collision or roll over requirements Therefore you should always drive your ACG vehicle in a safe manner while being alert to potential dangerous situations around you As with all motor vehicles never drink alcohol and attempt to drive an ACG vehicle Operate an ACG vehicle only on Golf cours...

Page 11: ...cles In this Owner s Manual the above safe ownership and operation habits will be pointed out to you as the different aspects of owning and operating an ACG vehicle are explained Please read understand and abide by them for years of safe operation and enjoyment of your ACG Electric Golf Cart Warnings Cautions and Notes Throughout this Owner s Manual you will find the words WARNING and CAUTION Thes...

Page 12: ...as shown in picture below 2 ON position vehicle is ON and can be driven Key is turned clockwise 45 degrees Key Switch shown in ON position WARNING Never turn the Key Switch to the OFF position while the vehicle is in motion This could lead to loss of speed control and loss of control of the vehicle This can cause a serious accident Copyright 2009 2011 American Custom Golf Cars Inc Page 12 ...

Page 13: ...ch 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 you will hear a loud beep signaling that the vehicle is in reverse 3 NEUTRAL When the switch is in the straight up and down position the vehicle is in Neutral and will not move when the accelerator pedal is depressed Switch shown in Reverse position CAUTION ...

Page 14: ...g brake As the accelerator pedal is depressed speed will increase until full speed is reached When you release the accelerator pedal the power to the motor is cut OFF and the motor will stop running causing the vehicle to coast WARNING The vehicle will not stop automatically when the Accelerator Pedal is released You must depress the Brake Pedal in order for the vehicle to come to a stop or to slo...

Page 15: ...dal 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 the Brake Pedal firmly and tilt the park brake portion of the pedal forward with your foot WARNING The Park Brake will release automatically when either the Accelerator Pedal or Brake Pedal is depressed The park brake has multiple locking positions and shoul...

Page 16: ...o the Light Switch It is a 2 position switch it is labeled with ISO symbol icon 1 OFF When the top portion of the switch O is depressed the fog lights are off 2 ON When the bottom portion of the switch I is depressed the fog lights are on Auxiliary Switches Two Auxiliary Switches are located on the Dashboard to the left of the steering Column next to the Fog Light Switch It is a 2 position switch ...

Page 17: ...t 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 Left Lights Flash NOTE The system DOES NOT have a self canceling feature return the Lever to the horizontal OFF position after completing the intended Turn or Lane Change Turn Signal Lever Switch shown in OFF position Copyright 2009 2011 American Custom Golf C...

Page 18: ...en the Pull Switch is released pushed INWARD ON When the Pull Switch is pulled out the Turn Signal lights are activated NOTE The Hazard function can be canceled ONLY by moving the Turn Signal Lever from the the horizontal OFF position to either UP Right Turn or DOWN Left Turn position Turn Signal Directional Indicators The GREEN LED Light to the Left of the Display Panel will flash when the Left T...

Page 19: ...own above as 90 6 mi Odometer TOTAL Distance Traveled in miles in NNNN N format shown above as 231 9 mi Vehicle Speed in MPH and KPH shown on semi elliptical bar graph shown as 0 MPH KPH above Direction Monitors the position of the Direction Control Switch and shows D for Forward Drive N for Neutral as shown above R for Reverse For additional display features please refer to following section Copy...

Page 20: ...e water level in all batteries To clear the low water battery symbol push upper arrow button 2 times this will clear the low water level symbol NOTE The vehicle MUST be in neutral N when you first turn the key ON thereafter you can select forward F or reverse R The car will not move unless you start in neutral N To proceed to a 2nd Screen push center arrow button 8 once Copyright 2009 2011 America...

Page 21: ...rature 2 Motor Volts 3 Motor Amps 4 Motor RPM Rotations Per Minute 5 Motor Torque in Percent These values will change as soon as you start driving the vehicle This will also let you monitor and diagnose the condition of the motor and controller To proceed to a 3rd Screen push center arrow button 8 once Copyright 2009 2011 American Custom Golf Cars Inc Page 21 ...

Page 22: ...rv Select 2 Hand Brake Foot Brake Inch FWD sw Inch REV sw Note Drive profile 2 Drv Select 2 is only used for testing Purpose to see the Range of motor on the controller Features not used Seat Hand Brake Inch FWD sw Inch REV sw To proceed to a 4th Screen push center arrow button 8 once Copyright 2009 2011 American Custom Golf Cars Inc Page 22 ...

Page 23: ...f the vehicle from 0 1000 feet and will automatically record the performance of the vehicle It also displays the number of hours the vehicle was driven To proceed to a 4th Screen push center arrow button 8 once Copyright 2009 2011 American Custom Golf Cars Inc Page 23 ...

Page 24: ...ated at the time the vehicle is the first programmed Any fault after that might be relevant To check new faults you need to press the upper button twice and the fault will appear 6th Screen 6th Screen It will give you the date and time the fault first appeared and the explanation what the fault means Copyright 2009 2011 American Custom Golf Cars Inc Page 24 ...

Page 25: ...ts low on power it will automatically cut back this is a safety precaution to protect the motor and controller In many cases the fault is just a warning For example Thermal cut back just means the motor is too hot and will reduce the power to protect the motor Push the center arrow button 8 once this will get you back to main screen Copyright 2009 2011 American Custom Golf Cars Inc Page 25 ...

Page 26: ...the keys are lost the locks for the glove box as well as the Key Switch switch need to be changed Front Trunk Release The Front Trunk Release Lever on the Cadillac ESCALADE eGC is located inside the passenger side locking glove box on the right side wall of the glove box Pull on Top of the handle towards you to release the Front Hood Latch Copyright 2009 2011 American Custom Golf Cars Inc Page 26 ...

Page 27: ...s such as cigarette lighters The accessory outlet is fused at 15 Amperes with fuse F2 WARNING Damage to electrical components may occur from improper use Cup Holders The vehicle is equipped with two cup holders that are installed in central divider between front seats CAUTION Liquids can damage electrical components and the circuit board Handle all liquids with care Do not spray water directly int...

Page 28: ...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 the instructions in this manual to insure you and your passengers are wearing the safety belts properly Two people should never be belted into a single safety belt People belted together can crash into one another in an accident causing injury Never use a...

Page 29: ...ble 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 the belt system periodically checking for cuts frays or loose parts Damaged parts must be replaced immediately Do not modify or disassemble the system Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged bent buckle torn webbing...

Page 30: ...ere 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 extender This extender should be used only if the existing belt is not long enough When it is not required remove the extender and store it WARNING Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in a collision Only use when the seat bel...

Page 31: ...re are different size and types of restraints for children from newborn size to the child almost large enough for an adult safety belt Always check the child seat owner s manual to ensure you have the correct seat for your child Use the restraint that is correct for your child WARNING In a collision an unrestrained child even a tiny baby can become a missile inside the vehicle The force required t...

Page 32: ...tallation 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 Follow the restraint manufacturer s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint Other children and child restraints Children who weigh more than 20 lbs 9 kg and who are older than one year can ride forward facing in the vehicle Forward fa...

Page 33: ... must be appropriate for your child s weight and height Check the label on the restraint for weight and height limits Carefully follow the instructions that come with the restraint If you install the restraint improperly it may not work when you need it All passenger seat belts are equipped with cinching latch plates Seat belts are designed to keep the lap portion tight around the child restraint ...

Page 34: ...ON Use only ACG approved rear accessories Others may cause damage to the vehicle and will void warranty WARNING Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its road worthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death Copyright 2009 2011 American Custom Golf Cars Inc Page 34 ...

Page 35: ... pressures can cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the tire tread These abnormal wear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in premature replacement Under inflation increases tire rolling resistance resulting in lower vehicle range 3 Ride Comfort and Vehicle Stability Proper tire inflation contributes to a comfortable ride Over inflation produces a jarring and uncomfortable ride Both ...

Page 36: ...lent replacement tires may adversely affect the safety handling and ride of your vehicle We recommend that you contact your dealer or ACG Customer Service regarding any questions you may have on tire specifications or capability WARNING Do not use a tire size other than that specified on your vehicle s tire label Improperly sized tires can cause vehicle components to wear out prematurely and may c...

Page 37: ...is can cause unpredictable handling and stress to steering and suspension components You could lose control and have an accident resulting in serious injury or death Use only the tire and wheel sizes with load ratings approved for your vehicle NOTE The vehicle s tire information can be found on the Tire Information Label Reproduced below The label location on the vehicle is under Certification Lab...

Page 38: ... rear Trailer Hitch Adapter indicated by as lifting point However it can be used as Tie Down point during transport see page 58 for details The Cadillac ESCALADE eGC chassis body removed CAUTION Jacking at any location other than the proper jacking points may cause major vehicle body damage WARNING Getting under a jacked up vehicle is dangerous The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you N...

Page 39: ...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 Fluid If the Brake Fluid needs to be refilled more frequently than every other month then check the entire Brake System for any leakage and see your dealer for service or call immediately ACG Customer Service at 909 597 2885 CAUTION Brake flui...

Page 40: ...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 additional attachments are securely mounted prior to the operation of your vehicle Tires Check for proper tire pressure on your new Cadillac ESCALADE eGC Visually inspect the tires for wear damage and proper inflation on a daily basis NOTE The ...

Page 41: ...rake pedal cannot reach the floor when depressed The hydraulic disk brake actuator should be greased monthly to ensure that it is clean and that it can slide smoothly so that the brakes will operate smoothly without binding up Park Brake When in use the park brake should lock the wheels and hold the vehicle stationary It should automatically release when either the accelerator or brake pedal is de...

Page 42: ... capable of securing themselves with 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 that the headlights and tail lights are on to increase visibility and safety 7 Be sure that the vehicle is at a complete stop before shifting the Forward Neutral R...

Page 43: ...rrain to avoid the possibility of losing control of or overturning the vehicle 16 The vehicle should not be driven on roadways where it is prohibited by local laws 17 Do not drive vehicle while under the influence of alcohol drugs or medications prescription or otherwise as they may affect your ability to drive 18 Drive slowly through turns to avoid overturning the vehicle 19 Use brakes to reduce ...

Page 44: ...er the accelerator or brake pedal is depressed Stopping or slowing the Vehicle 1 Release Accelerator Pedal GO and depress the Brake Pedal STOP The vehicle will begin to come to a stop WARNING Driving through water may affect the brakes When stopped on a hill use the brake pedal to hold your position Do not use accelerator pedal Parking and Leaving the Vehicle 1 After vehicle comes to a complete st...

Page 45: ... per gallon of water Before rinsing the batteries make sure the caps to the batteries are tight so that the cleaning solution does not enter the battery Please be sure to dispose of any waste water properly 2 The fluid level in the batteries should be checked on a weekly basis If fluid needs to be added it should only be done after the batteries have been charged unless the top of the plates are v...

Page 46: ... routine when the batteries are first received Inspection Guidelines 1 Examine the outside appearance of the battery Look for cracks in the container The top of the battery posts and connections should be clean free of dirt fluids and corrosion If batteries are dirty refer to the Cleaning section for the proper cleaning procedure Repair or replace any damaged batteries 2 Any fluids on or around th...

Page 47: ...cation see below Make certain there is good contact with the terminals Proper Torque Values for Connection Hardware Flooded Side 70 90 in lbs Wing nut 95 105 in lbs LPT 95 105 in lbs Stud 120 180 in lbs LT 100 120 in lbs VRLA Button 90 to 100 in lbs LT 100 120 in lbs WARNING Do not over tighten terminals Doing so can result in post breakage post meltdown or fire Copyright 2009 2011 American Custom...

Page 48: ...ion 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 cable clamps using a post and clamp cleaner Clean terminals will have a bright metallic shine 5 Reconnect the clamps to the terminals and thinly coat them with petroleum jelly Vaseline to prevent corrosion 6 Keep the area around batteries clean and dry CAU...

Page 49: ... level at a different state of charge Depending on the local climate charging methods application etc ACG recommends that batteries be checked once a month until you get a feel for how thirsty your batteries are Important things to remember 1 Do not let the plates get exposed to air This will damage corrode the plates 2 Do not fill the water level in the filling well to the cap This most likely wi...

Page 50: ...r to the Charging Batteries section on page 43 5 Once charging is completed open the vent caps and look inside the fill wells 6 Add water until the electrolyte level is 1 8 below the bottom of the fill well 7 A piece of rubber can be used safely as a dipstick to help determine this level 8 Clean replace and tighten all vent caps WARNING Never add acid to a battery CAUTION If necessary only add Wat...

Page 51: ...d 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 features a microprocessor controller that reads the battery banks so that it knows what the optimum capacities of each battery are After the first charge the average charging time is 7 8 hours 3 Batteries should be charged even if they have only been used f...

Page 52: ...ntial when replacing the cables on the batteries that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and the negative cable is attached to the negative post Battery posts are identified on the battery case as positive and negative Cable clamps should be tight on the terminal posts and free of corrosion Battery Disposal Lead acid batteries are recyclable Return whole scrap batteries to distrib...

Page 53: ...arge quantities of water Battery gas is flammable and explosive Keep flame or sparks away from the battery or any other booster source Do not allow battery cable clamps to touch each other Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds Wash your hands after handling CAUTION Battery acid from cleaning batteries can damage vehicle driveway or garage floor WARNING The...

Page 54: ...use of vehicle 2 Check battery terminals for tight connections 3 Visually inspect the tires for wear damage and proper inflation 4 Check for proper operation of parking brake 5 Check seat belts for proper operation Copyright 2009 2011 American Custom Golf Cars Inc Page 54 ...

Page 55: ...k battery terminals for tight connections 3 Check tires for correct air pressure and wear 4 Check for proper operation of parking brake 5 Check brake fluid reservoir for proper brake fluid level 6 Check brake lines for leaks 7 Grease the hydraulic disk brake actuator and check for proper operation of service brake 8 Check all wheel bearings for looseness or free play Copyright 2009 2011 American C...

Page 56: ...t contains ethyl or methyl alcohol Do not use products containing ammonia soaps or abrasives Never use gasoline or any cleaning solvent These products scratch or destroy the surface of the windows To remove oil grease or road tar use isopropyl alcohol and then wash the windows with water Dry gently with a soft cloth or chamois Cleaning the Exterior The best way to preserve your vehicle s finish is...

Page 57: ...ior 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 contact with the dash panel instrument panel or switches could damage the electrical system WARNING Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes Many are potentially flammable and if used in closed areas they may cause respiratory harm Protection Fro...

Page 58: ...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 of the vehicle Use Tie Down points on the frame identified with an X as shown on page 38 NOTE ACG is not responsible for damage incurred or lost items due to vehicle towing CAUTION TOWING THE VEHICLE IS NOT RECOMMENDED This vehicle is not designed for dolly...

Page 59: ...s 7 Mechanical Drum Type Drive Motor Direct Drive 48 Volts AC 3 phase Induction 17 5 hp Transaxle Double Reduction high speed gears Electrical System 48 volts DC Batteries Six 6 8V each in series 48V DC Speed Controller SEVCON 450 Amp Reduced speed reverse Steering Self adjusting rack and pinion Chassis Aluminum I Beam Body One piece Fiberglass Composite Body Finish Automotive Paint Interior Mater...

Page 60: ...909 597 7183 fax www californiaroadster com Copyright 2009 2011 American Custom Golf Cars Inc American Custom Golf Cars Inc and ACG logo Are registered trademarks of American Custom Golf Cars Inc Cadillac and Escalade Are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation Cadillac ESCALADE eGC Is Officially Licensed Product by GM ...