ACG T SPORT NEV, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...2012 Owner s Manual T SPORT NEV Neighborhood Electric Vehicle NEV This Manual is effective as of July 1 2011...

Page 2: ...ional requirements to make your vehicle eligible for operation on public streets or roads T SPORT NEV meets the minimum requirements for LSV as specified in FMVSS 500 for low speed vehicles as of date...

Page 3: ...Locking Glove Boxes 25 Accessory Outlet 26 Cup Holders 27 Safety Belts 28 Transporting Pets 34 Tires Wheels 35 Tire Changing and Jacking Points 38 Brakes 39 Pre Operation and Daily Safety Checklist 4...

Page 4: ...ior 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 v...

Page 5: ...your vehicle Maintenance schedules and general care instructions are included in the Operation and Maintenance section This manual is applicable to the following ACG models 2012 T SPORT NEV If any que...

Page 6: ...he vehicle If the Warranty Registration Card is not received within 45 days of purchase date the Warranty commencement date will be the vehicle production date Please protect your Warranty and mail yo...

Page 7: ...leaving the vehicle a Make sure vehicle has come to a complete stop b Switch Direction Control Switch to the Neutral position N c Engage the parking brake d Turn the Key Switch to OFF position vertica...

Page 8: ...unsuspecting passenger always bring the vehicle to a full and complete stop before switching from D Forward to R Reverse 4 To avoid unintentionally starting or rolling the vehicle A Set the Parking Br...

Page 9: ...tic doors these were designed and are intended only to keep wind and water 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...

Page 10: ...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 Neighborhood Electric Vehic...

Page 11: ...on drinking driver call a cab or use public transportation WARNING Driving after drinking alcohol can lead to an accident Your perceptions are less sharp your reflexes are slower and your judgment is...

Page 12: ...the vehicle Tools wires and metal objects can cause sparks when shorted across the battery connections Follow all instructions carefully when dealing with batteries The batteries in the ACG NEV are 8...

Page 13: ...e your eyes by using a sponge or soft cloth saturated with water CAUTION When checking the electrolyte level in flooded batteries be careful to never touch the battery terminals WARNING Battery posts...

Page 14: ...lt in an accident roll over and serious injury or death Because of its open body construction your vehicle offers less protection than closed vehicles in the event of an accident CAUTION The top is no...

Page 15: ...e 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 the Key Switch to the OFF position while the vehicle is...

Page 16: ...he display 2 N NEUTRAL When the switch is in the central position the vehicle is in Neutral and will not move when the accelerator pedal is depressed When the Key Switch is in the ON position horizont...

Page 17: ...TANT The vehicle Direction Control Switch MUST be initially in the neutral N central position when you first turn the Key Switch to the ON position thereafter you can select forward drive D or the rev...

Page 18: ...king 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 runnin...

Page 19: ...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 the Brake Pedal firmly and tilt the park brake portion o...

Page 20: ...dashboard and to the left of the Direction Control Switch The switch is labeled LIGHTS It is also identified by SAE ISO Lights icon It is a 2 position switch 1 ON When the top portion of the switch is...

Page 21: ...ht 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 canc...

Page 22: ...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...

Page 23: ...e GREEN Light on Left of the Display will flash when Left Turn Signal is activated as shown above The GREEN Light on Right of the Display will flash when Right Turn Signal is activated Copyright 2011...

Page 24: ...ed by the Left foot if audio warning is required during vehicle operation see above The switch is labeled HORN It is also identified by SAE ISO Horn icon It is a momentary switch the Horn will sound o...

Page 25: ...he dashboard Both Locking Glove Boxes use the 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 Main Key switch need to be changed Le...

Page 26: ...y outlet remove the plastic safety cover shown below WARNING Damage to electrical components may occur from improper use Do not plug in devices requiring power exceeding 25 watts Damage to the vehicle...

Page 27: ...o contains two cup holders CAUTION Liquids can damage electrical components and the circuit board Handle all liquids with care Do not spray water directly into the upper or lower dash Copyright 2011 A...

Page 28: ...uld 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 wear...

Page 29: ...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...

Page 30: ...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 extender This extender should be used only if the existing bel...

Page 31: ...here 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 t...

Page 32: ...stallation 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 wh...

Page 33: ...nt 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 th...

Page 34: ...TION 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 worth...

Page 35: ...on 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 rolli...

Page 36: ...alent 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...

Page 37: ...his 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...

Page 38: ...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 T SPORT NEV chassis body removed CAUTION Jacking...

Page 39: ...intenance Schedule on Page 47 by removing the Brake 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 i...

Page 40: ...ge to painted and finished surfaces Use caution when refilling the brake fluid reservoir CAUTION Use only DOT 4 Brake Fluid from a sealed Container Clean Filler Cap before removing Copyright 2011 Amer...

Page 41: ...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 operati...

Page 42: ...ke 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 smo...

Page 43: ...elves with provided Seat Belts before allowing them to ride in the vehicle 6 When using the NEV at night or in low light situations make sure that the Light Switch is in the ON or I position as this e...

Page 44: ...ng control of 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 veh...

Page 45: ...ill 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 The vehicle will begin...

Page 46: ...oda 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...

Page 47: ...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 C...

Page 48: ...e spot trouble signs if they appear and avoid problems associated with grime 1 Check that all vent caps are tightly in place 2 Clean the battery top with a cloth or brush and a solution of baking soda...

Page 49: ...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 checked once a mo...

Page 50: ...nded 4 Put batteries on a complete charge before adding any additional water refer to the Charging section 5 Once charging is completed open the vent caps and look inside the fill wells 6 Add water un...

Page 51: ...nd 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 batt...

Page 52: ...sential 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...

Page 53: ...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 allow battery cable clamps to touch each other Battery po...

Page 54: ...t 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...

Page 55: ...heck 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...

Page 56: ...s 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 oi...

Page 57: ...rior 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 switche...

Page 58: ...r 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 identif...

Page 59: ...Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying American Custom Golf Cars Inc If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a gr...

Page 60: ...rakes 7 Mechanical Drum Type Drive Motor Direct Drive 48 Volts 3 phase AC 17 5 hp Transaxle Double Reduction high speed gears Electrical System 48 volts DC Batteries Eight 8 6V each in series 48V DC M...

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