Storage – Electric Vehicle
2004 DS Golf Car Owner’s Manual
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STORAGE – ELECTRIC VEHICLE
See General Warnings on page 11.
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WARNING
• Turn the key switch to the OFF position, remove the key, and leave the Forward/Reverse
handle or switch in the NEUTRAL position during storage. This is to prevent unintentionally
starting the vehicle or a fire hazard.
• Do not attempt to charge frozen batteries or batteries with bulged cases. Discard the battery.
Frozen batteries can explode.
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CAUTION
• Batteries in a low state of charge will freeze at low temperatures.
• To avoid exposing electrical components to moisture and subsequent damage, do not use
any type of pressure washing or steam cleaning equipment to wash the vehicle.
• IQ System vehicles only: Place Tow/Run switch in the TOW position.
PREPARING THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE FOR EXTENDED STORAGE
1. Fully charge batteries. See Charging Batteries on page 38.
2. Batteries should be clean and free of corrosion. Wash tops and terminals of batteries with a solution of
baking soda and water (1 cup (237 mL) baking soda per 1 gallon (3.8 L) of water). Rinse solution off bat-
teries. Do not allow this solution to enter the batteries. Be sure terminals are tight. Let the terminals dry
and then coat them with Battery Terminal Protector Spray (CCI P/N 1014305).
3. Store vehicle in a cool, dry place. This will minimize battery self-discharge.
4. Adjust tires to recommended tire pressure. See Vehicle Specifications on page 45.
5. Perform semiannual periodic lubrication. See Periodic Lubrication Schedules on page 33.
6. Thoroughly clean front body, rear body, seats, battery compartment, and underside of vehicle.
7. Do not engage the park brake. Chock the wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
8. Keep batteries fully charged during storage.
• PowerDrive Chargers: Leave PowerDrive Chargers plugged in during storage. The onboard computer
will automatically activate the charger when necessary. If charger cannot remain plugged in, or AC
power will not be available during extended storage, disconnect the batteries for storage (Figure 3,
Page 13).
• Accu-Power Chargers only: Charge batteries every six to eight weeks. If it is not possible to charge
the batteries every six to eight weeks, disconnect the batteries for storage (Figure 3, Page 13).
CAUTION
• Be sure to check the vehicle and charger monthly to ensure the charger is operating correctly
during storage.
RETURNING THE STORED ELECTRIC VEHICLE TO SERVICE
1. If necessary, connect batteries.
2. Fully charge batteries.
3. Adjust tires to recommended tire pressure. See Vehicle Specifications on page 45.
4. Perform the Pre-Operation and Daily Safety Checklist on page 21.
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