E-Z-GO RXV GOLF CAR, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...REVISED JUNE 2012 ISSUED FEBRUARY 2009...

Page 2: ...vehicle is to be used in a commercial environment signs similar to the ones illustrated should be used to warn of sit uations that could result in an unsafe condition Observe these NOTICES CAUTIONS WA...

Page 3: ...vision and therefore is subject to change without notice The E Z GO Division DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR ERRORS IN THIS MANUAL and the E Z GO Division SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR INCI DENTAL AND...

Page 4: ...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...

Page 5: ...TOR 5 SPEEDOMETER STATE OF CHARGE METER 5 HEADLIGHT SWITCH 6 TURN SIGNAL SWITCH 6 HORN 6 ACCELERATOR BRAKE PEDALS 6 PARKING BRAKE 6 RUN TOW SWITCH 6 OPERATING THE VEHICLE 7 REGENERATIVE BRAKING 7 PEDA...

Page 6: ...D CHARGING 17 SAFETY 17 BATTERY 17 BATTERY MAINTENANCE 18 AT EACH CHARGING CYCLE 18 MONTHLY 18 ELECTROLYTE LEVEL AND WATER 19 CLEANING BATTERIES BATTERY REMOVAL INSTALLATION 20 PROLONGED STORAGE 22 BA...

Page 7: ...onnection with the use of all E Z GO products new and used the Distributor or Dealer has reason to believe may be operated in personal transportation applications Information on FMVSS 571 500 can be o...

Page 8: ...grades maintain adequate distance between vehicles maintain adequate distance between vehicles reduce speed in wet areas use extreme caution when approaching sharp or blind turns use extreme caution w...

Page 9: ...chanic VENTILATION Hydrogen gas is generated in the charging cycle of batteries and is explosive in concentrations as low as 4 Because hydrogen gas is lighter than air it will collect in the ceiling o...

Page 10: ...Page viii Owner s Guide Notes SAFETY INFORMATION Read all of manual to become familiar with vehicle Pay attention to all NOTICES CAUTIONS WARNINGS and DANGERS...

Page 11: ...LABELS PICTOGRAMS Page ix Owner s Guide Read all of manual to become familiar with this vehicle Pay attention to all NOTICES CAUTIONS WARNINGS and DANGERS B B LABELS PICTOGRAMS...

Page 12: ...Y when turning andAVOID sudden stops ALWAYS drive straight up and down slopes Do not coast use BRAKE when going down a slope NEVER drive this vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol This vehic...

Page 13: ...ual Identify the Auxiliary Power line 3 and remove the Weather Pack Seal 4 from the connector Identify the Primary Power line 1 connector and disconnect the line 2 609694 612594 This device is ONLY to...

Page 14: ...PERSONAL INJURY AVOID FALLS from the vehicle and other SERIOUS INJURIES Never attempt to enter or exit a moving vehicle KEEP feet legs hands and arms inside the vehicle at all times NEVER leave child...

Page 15: ...Page xiii Owner s Guide Notes Read all of manual to become familiar with this vehicle Pay attention to all NOTICES CAUTIONS WARNINGS and DANGERS LABELS PICTOGRAMS...

Page 16: ...OT OPERATE VEHICLE WHEN LIGHTNING IS IN THE AREA READ THE MANUAL OPERATE ACCORDING TO LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS USE CAUTION IN BAD WEATHER FORWARD OPERATION TURN KEY TO ON MOVE DIRECTION SELECTOR TO...

Page 17: ...OCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS MAINTAIN ACCORDING TO SERVICE REPAIR MANUAL AVAILABLE AT www ezgo com FORWARD OPERATION TURN KEY TO ON MOVE DIRECTION SELECTOR TO F PRESS ACCELERATOR PEDAL GENTLY REVERSE OPE...

Page 18: ...VEHICLE IF THE VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE WARNING READ THE MANUAL WARNING DO NOT DRIVE FAST WARNING INSPECT TOW BAR SYSTEM EVERY 30 DAYS TOW BAR OPERATION PULL LOCKING COLLAR AWAY FROM LATCH AND PRESS ON...

Page 19: ...ezgo com READ THE MANUAL REPLACEMENT AVAILABLE AT www ezgo com WARNING OPERATE ACCORDING TO LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS NO MORE THAN 2 OCCUPANTS IN EACH SEAT DO NOT STAND UP AND KEEP ENTIRE BODY INSIDE...

Page 20: ...Page xviii Owner s Guide Notes LABELS PICTOGRAMS Read all of manual to become familiar with this vehicle Pay attention to all NOTICES CAUTIONS WARNINGS and DANGERS...

Page 21: ...provide the vehicle model serial number and manufac ture date code SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION Three serial number and manufacture date code labels are on the vehicle One is placed on the steering column R...

Page 22: ...e charger has received a sharp blow been dropped or otherwise damaged in any way refer all repair work to qualified per sonnel Not for use by children Portable chargers are shipped with the vehicles P...

Page 23: ...g DC cord is equipped with a polarized connector that fits into a matching receptacle on the vehicle The receptacle is lo cated on the driver side of the vehicle just below the seat bottom Fig 7 Charg...

Page 24: ...ate a problem with the bat tery pack or that the charger output current was severely reduced due to high ambient tempera tures FOUR RED FLASHES Four flashes a pause and then again four flashes and a p...

Page 25: ...direction selector for forward neutral or reverse To prevent inadvertent operation of the vehicle when left unattended the key should be turned to the OFF posi tion and removed To reduce the possibil...

Page 26: ...DC to DC converter is available through E Z GO Service Parts The Operational Performance Guarantee of 2 rounds per day shall be void if non factory accessories that use more than 1 Amp Hour of energy...

Page 27: ...d remove the weather pack seal 4 from the connector 2 Locate the Primary Power line connector 1 and dis connect it from line 2 3 Connect the Auxiliary Power line 3 to the Primary Power line 1 which wi...

Page 28: ...rection selector is in cor rect position before attempting to start the vehicle Always bring the vehicle to a complete stop before shifting the direction selector Check the area behind the vehicle bef...

Page 29: ...automatically when the vehicle comes to a stop To start the vehicle on a hill de press the accelerator pedal and the parking brake will be released COASTING Uncontrolled coasting does not occur with t...

Page 30: ...le These materials will cause corrosion of underbody parts unless flushed occasionally with plain water Thoroughly clean any areas where mud or other debris can collect Sedi ment packed in closed area...

Page 31: ...socket when removing wheels use only sockets designed for impact wrench use Use caution when inflating tires Overinflation could cause the tire to separate from the wheel or cause the tire to explode...

Page 32: ...ire is to be removed or mounted the tire changing machine manufacturer s recommendations must be fol lowed in order to reduce possibility of severe injury WHEEL INSTALLATION To reduce the possibility...

Page 33: ...Push turn signal housing 9 into headlight assembly firmly making sure that it is seated completely 5 Turn the retaining collar 8 to secure the bulb housing and install the phillips head screw 7 to sec...

Page 34: ...ey switch is turned to OFF and the key removed Never use ropes or chains to tow vehicle s Tow bars are available from the E Z GO Service Parts Depart ment Tow bars are not intended for highway use Bef...

Page 35: ...xtreme care Insulate metal container to reduce the pos sibility of can contacting battery terminals which could result in an explosion It is in the best interest of both vehicle owner and ser vice tec...

Page 36: ...g 18 Capacities ITEM PART NUMBER Fuse ATC 10A E Z GO P N 35212G07 Headlight Bulb 894 E Z GO P N 74004G01 Turn Signal Bulb 912 NA E Z GO P N 74005G01 Tail Light Bulb 2057 E Z GO P N 604311 Fig 19 Repla...

Page 37: ...hardware CL CL CL 17 Batteries check electrolyte level fill if required C A C A C A C A 18 Brakes smooth operation of pedal stopping distance Brakes aggressive stop test does brake hold on a hill Acc...

Page 38: ...nate baking soda dissolved in 1 1 2 gallons 6 liters of water and flushed with water Overfilling batteries may result in electrolyte being spilled from the battery during the charge cycle Expelled ele...

Page 39: ...y due to gassing and a decrease in volume of the electrolyte that results from the charging cycle DO NOT overfill batteries The charging cycle will expel electrolyte and result in component damage A b...

Page 40: ...soda dissolved in 1 1 2 gal lons 6 liters of water and flushed with water CLEANING BATTERIES When cleaning the outside of the batteries and termi nals do not use a water hose without first spraying th...

Page 41: ...washers etc that is removed must always be installed in its original position unless otherwise specified Non specified torques are as shown in the torque specifications See Fig 20 1 Turn vehicle key...

Page 42: ...to 62 80 in lbs 7 9 Nm torque 11 Install the two Pan Head Torx drive screws through the ends of the battery strap into the holes on the vehi cle frame and tighten them to 80 97 in lbs 9 11 Nm torque F...

Page 43: ...uld be recharged If a battery is left in a discharged state sulfating takes place on and within the plates This condition is not reversible and will cause permanent damage to the battery In order to p...

Page 44: ...the interlock system that prevents the vehicle from being driven when the charger plug is inserted in the vehicle charging receptacle TROUBLESHOOTING In general troubleshooting will be done for two d...

Page 45: ...it the thermometer to adjust to the electrolyte temperature and note the reading Examine the color of the electrolyte A brown or gray coloration indicates a problem with the battery and is a sign that...

Page 46: ...Page 26 Owner s Guide Notes OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION Read all of manual to become familiar with this vehicle Pay attention to all NOTICES CAUTIONS WARNINGS and DANGERS...

Page 47: ...Page 27 Owner s Guide GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS...

Page 48: ...r 1 passenger TOTAL LOAD CAPACITY 800 lbs 360 kg including operator passenger accessories cargo SPEED 14 mph 23 kph in forward on flat ground CHASSIS Welded tubular steel powder coated DuraShield BODY...

Page 49: ...TOTAL LOAD CAPACITY 800 lbs 360 kg including operator passenger accessories cargo SPEED 19 mph 31 kph in forward on flat ground CHASSIS Welded tubular steel powder coated DuraShield BODY Flexible Imp...

Page 50: ...LOAD CAPACITY 700 lbs 318 kg including operator passenger accessories cargo SPEED 14 17 5 mph 23 28 2 kph in forward on flat ground CHASSIS Welded tubular steel powder coated DuraShield BODY Flexible...

Page 51: ...GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Fig 31 Fleet Freedom Vehicle Dimensions 65 7 167 cm 94 5 240 cm 35 5 90 cm 38 97 cm 45 7 116 cm 68 50 174 cm 47 119 cm 65 7 167 cm 94 5 240 cm 35 5 90 cm 38 97 cm 45 7 116 cm 6...

Page 52: ...Page 32 Owner s Guide GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Fig 31 Shuttle 2 2 Vehicle Dimensions 65 7 167 cm 105 5 268 cm 35 5 90 cm 38 97 cm 45 7 116 cm 74 188 cm 47 119 cm...

Page 53: ...Page 33 Owner s Guide GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Fig 32 Vehicle Incline Specifications and Turning Diameter RECOMMENDED MAX RAMP 25 GRADE OR 14 MAX RECOMMENDED MAX SIDE TILT 25 GRADE OR 14 MAX 1 9 2 5 8 m...

Page 54: ...Page 34 Owner s Guide GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Fig 33 Powerwise QE 48V Charger 6 3 16 cm 1 8 4 5 cm 1 4 3 5cm 7 8 19 8 cm 11 4 28 9 cm 4 8 12 2 cm 10 5 26 7 cm 2 5 6 3 cm 4 1 10 4 cm 5 4 13 7 cm...

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Page 59: ...y as the result of normal use age wear or abuse It is virtually impossible to anticipate all possible compo nent failures or the manner in which each component may fail Be aware that a vehicle requiri...

Page 60: ...whole or in part without the express permission of E Z GO Division of Textron Inc Technical Communications Department TO CONTACT US North America Technical Assistance Warranty Phone 1 800 774 3946 FAX...