Think think city, User Manual

Page 1: ...THINK City USER MANUAL...

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Page 3: ...1 Get to Know Your THINK City 2 Overview of Instruments and Controls 3 Climate Controls 4 Driving and Safety 5 Service and Maintenance 6 Specifications and Technical Data 7 Reporting Safety Defects 8...

Page 4: ...y s intended use THINK City is manufactured by THINK NORTH AMERICA INC 3221 Magnum Drive Elkhart Indiana 46516 www thinkev com Symbols Indicates a situation in which serious bodily injury or death cou...

Page 5: ...ic topics or if you feel a better explanation is needed on something please contact your local THINK NA dealer Other Documentation In addition to this User Manual you will find the following in the do...

Page 6: ...ntification High voltage warning High voltage warning U S certification Tire and loading Exemption Emission WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur Children 12 and under can be killed by the air bag...

Page 7: ...otice important issues connected to driving an electric vehicle You will find more of the descriptions in this chapter and elsewhere in this User Manual If anything is unclear please contact your deal...

Page 8: ...1 Get to Know Your THINK City 1 2...

Page 9: ...tantInformation 1 4 CaliforniaProposition65 1 5 Exterior 1 6 Interior 1 8 InstrumentCluster 1 10 Charging 1 11 TractionSystem 1 13 HowtoStart StoptheVehicle 1 14 Open Close LockSystem 1 15 MotorCompar...

Page 10: ...standard grounded outlet box 120V or 240V and 10 A or 15 A Federal and local authorities are encouraging people to switch to zero emission vehicles ZEV by offering different incentives such as Cash i...

Page 11: ...s contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear may contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Certain compo...

Page 12: ...belts Luggage compartment Reflector Door handle lock Remote control of lock is standard Charger hatch Connection point for charging cable and identification of battery type Combined main light park l...

Page 13: ...m for recommended tire pressure see page 5 20 Turn signal reverse lamp Brake light tail light Vehicle outer body made of dyed throughout plastic Energy absorbing safety bumper Brake light tail light T...

Page 14: ...ystem Emergency hazard switch Window adjustment Parking brake Gear selector Steering wheel adjustment Ignition lock on off switch Open rear hatch Instrument cluster warning lamps Turn signal high beam...

Page 15: ...t switch instrument lights Horn Hood release knob Battery charging indicator Cabin air vents 12V outlet Ventilation Door opener door lock Speaker Coin box Radio CD player if equipped Cup holders Exter...

Page 16: ...in progress Illuminated when the external power supply is connected Gear indicator lamps see Chapter 2 page 2 9 Indicator Warning lamps see Chapter 2 page 2 9 Economy gauge Odometer Odometer trip butt...

Page 17: ...e is required before use A defective charge cable may cause an electric shock with possible injury or accidental death and or damage to vehicle or building due to overheating CAUTION It is not possibl...

Page 18: ...e is too high the charging will be delayed until the battery temperature has decreased sufficiently This condition will be indicated by slow flashing of the battery charge indicator Estimated Charging...

Page 19: ...or 120V from a normal grounded electrical outlet A built in battery charger converts AC in the power grid to DC to charge the battery in the most optimal way Charging stops automatically when the batt...

Page 20: ...ke to shift the gear selector out of P Park How to Stop and Turn Off the Vehicle 1 Press the brake pedal until the vehicle has come to a complete stop 2 Ensure that the vehicle is not moving 3 Move th...

Page 21: ...r 2 Manual open lock with key only on driver side Activate central locking device Key Fob Both key fobs are equipped with a remote control to lock or unlock the vehicle Push the desired function on th...

Page 22: ...for ventilation Inertia sensor for battery disconnect THINK G4 EV drive controller Motor and gear Refill for power steering fluid Radiator 12V battery Refill windshield washer fluid Vacuum pump for p...

Page 23: ...Know Your THINK City 1 17 Luggage Area Interior compartment light roof lamp License plate light Storage area Roadside warning triangle Tire repair kit Storage net on back side of seats Rear hatch Lugg...

Page 24: ...phases of its usable lifetime The unique way the vehicle is built makes it easy to disassemble for recycling The dyed throughout plastic body emits no poisonous gasses during production and can be mel...

Page 25: ...r which is arranged to give you a clear overview of the controls Here you will find control and warning lights as well as instruments that inform you of the status of certain vehicle functions before...

Page 26: ...2 Overview of Instruments and Controls 2 2...

Page 27: ...InstrumentClusterwithWarningLamps 2 6 InteriorandClimateControls 2 8 GearSelectorandIndicator 2 9 MainLightSwitch TurnSignalandInstrumentPanelLights 2 10 IgnitionLockandEmergencyHazardSwitch 2 11 Wind...

Page 28: ...ch see page 2 10 Lever to open the hood Brake pedal Electric window switches up down Parking brake see 4 14 Heating A C and ventilation control knobs see Chapter 3 Gear indicator see page 2 9 Ventilat...

Page 29: ...anel light see page 2 10 Door opener door lock Ignition lock Indicator for charging Storage compartment 12V outlet plug for 12V equipment Max load is 200 W Always keep cover on when not in use Exterio...

Page 30: ...100 means the battery is fully charged If under 5 the power output will be noticeably reduced to economize range with the remaining charge available 0 means the battery is completely discharged and m...

Page 31: ...ving the vehicle always ensure that the hand brake is disengaged Warning lamp for high beams Illuminated when high beams are on Warning lamp for limited output Illuminated when the motor s power is li...

Page 32: ...rror to adjust by rotating the switch left right Move the switch up down or right left to adjust mirror to the correct position Once adjusted return the switch to the middle position Passenger side mi...

Page 33: ...ARK Warning lamp for disconnected air bags on passenger side Gear Selector Positions Hold the brake pedal down and press on the gear lock release button before moving the gear selector from P PARK to...

Page 34: ...en ignition is off or on Two clicks to the right turns on front head lamps low beam license plate light back lights and instrument panel lights If equipped with fog lights when you pull the switch out...

Page 35: ...position II 0 Activates the steering wheel lock The key can be taken out Electric Windshield Defroster if equipped This button has two positions Pushing once will remove dew yellow light illuminates T...

Page 36: ...itch will stay on as long as the heat is on This will turn off after 14 minutes or when the ignition is turned off Push the button again to manually turn off Horn Press on the center of the steering w...

Page 37: ...e key when you start the motor These objects will not damage the key but can cause problems during start up if they are too close to it If you experience difficulty starting up turn the key to off pos...

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Page 39: ...control system in THINK City is to assure the utmost comfort and convenience for both driver and passenger Remember that using the ventilation and heating fans take energy from the vehicle s traction...

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Page 41: ...3 Climate Controls 3 3 Table of Contents SettingtheClimateControls 3 4 FreshAirandRecirculation 3 6 RecommendedSettings 3 7 TipsandAdvice 3 9...

Page 42: ...Climate Controls The various air vents regulate the amount of air and blowing direction Windshield vents keep the windshield free of moisture Side vents for side windows Center vent for interior air...

Page 43: ...ir recirculation see page 3 6 Defrosting rear windows and electrically heated mirrors if equipped see page 2 12 A C on off switch Temperature control Heat comes from an electric heating element and ca...

Page 44: ...g up and air quality is eventually reduced Fresh Air Opening the fresh air vents allows for better air quality and is necessary to keep the windows from fogging up which is often the case in cold or h...

Page 45: ...with electric front window defrosting optional turn this on To remove snow ice from the windshield Set the air direction towards the windshield choose recirculation high fan speed level 3 4 and the w...

Page 46: ...re Cooling and ventilation at ambient conditions above 50 F Set air direction towards interior vent mode choose fresh air adjust fan speed to a suitable level and set temperature to a suitable level 0...

Page 47: ...od are removed or the heating system s air intake ducts will be blocked Wash the vehicle s windows regularly both inside and out This removes any greasy film that builds up and also absorbs extra mois...

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Page 49: ...le industries involved in vehicle safety The collision tests and endurance tests have been conducted in accordance with recognized standards in the automotive industry In this chapter you will find in...

Page 50: ...4 Driving and Safety 4 2...

Page 51: ...keSystem ABS 4 11 DrivingTips 4 12 ElectronicStabilityProgram ESP 4 13 ParkingBrake 4 14 SafetyBelts 4 15 AirBags 4 16 ChildrenandSafety 4 19 LuggageCompartmentandStorage 4 23 DrivingwithRoofRacksandS...

Page 52: ...sor Inertia sensor THINK City is equipped with an inertia sensor in front of the motor The sensor sends a signal to the traction battery that cuts the power from the traction battery in case of an imp...

Page 53: ...before getting into the vehicle Take it with you so you can use it in other places NOTE It is recommended that the battery charging cable is disconnected from the vehicle first and then from the elect...

Page 54: ...in a collision see pages 4 19 4 20 4 21 and 4 22 Adjust the seats mirrors and steering wheel so you are comfortable and have good visibility see page 4 7 Check that child safety equipment if installed...

Page 55: ...ll control and good visibility Handle for adjusting the steering wheel to the desired angle Press the handle down and move the steering wheel up or down and then lock it in place by lifting the handle...

Page 56: ...hould not operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash Adjust the he...

Page 57: ...ating and other electrical equipment affects the distance the vehicle can go Instruments in the vehicle provide information about the driving distance and energy usage See Chapter 2 for more informati...

Page 58: ...ply the brakes if necessary N NEUTRAL The vehicle can be started without the gear engaged the vehicle can roll Apply the brakes if necessary D DRIVE When the gear selector is in D the vehicle will mov...

Page 59: ...BS cannot prevent all accidents including those resulting from excessive speed in turns following another vehicle too closely or hydroplaning Only safe attentive and skillful driving can prevent accid...

Page 60: ...the wheel does not lock up The wheels will continue to rotate freely allowing you to steer the vehicle even in an emergency situation When the ABS cuts in there will be a pulsating movement in the br...

Page 61: ...stem must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user s safety or the safety of others Your vehicle may be equipped with the Electronic Stability Program ESP I...

Page 62: ...by your dealer Warning lamps for the braking system will illuminate when the parking brake is on The parking brake is disengaged by pushing the button at the end of the lever and pulling up slightly t...

Page 63: ...ehicle receives an impact of approximately 5 mph 8 km h or more the combination safety belts will lock to help stop the driver and passengers from being thrown forward Automatic lock mode The passenge...

Page 64: ...vere enough to activate them Activation of the air bags is accompanied by a loud noise air bags inflate rapidly to reduce the crash force before deflating in a controlled manner This happens in a matt...

Page 65: ...of Air Bags WARNING Do not allow passengers to obstruct the operation of the air bags by placing feet knees or any other part of the body or any loose objects in contact with or in close proximity to...

Page 66: ...as possible from the air bag ALWAYS use SEAT BELTS and CHILD RESTRAINTS 575 0040 Deactivating the passenger air bags A warning lamp on the center stack display will illuminate when the air bag is deac...

Page 67: ...nger sun visors Failure to follow the warnings and instructions for proper use and installation of child restraints could result in serious injury or death of a child or other passengers in a sudden s...

Page 68: ...ack LATCH compatible child restraints include two rigid or webbing mounted attachments that can be connected to the two lower anchors located at front passenger positions in your vehicle Follow these...

Page 69: ...y 5 Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully extended At this time the seat belt retractor is in the ALR mode It reverts to normal sensitive mode when the seat belt is fully retracted See page 4...

Page 70: ...ructions 3 Ensure that the seat is stable If necessary adjust the head restraint 4 Position the lap portion of the safety belt low and snug on the child s hips 5 Pull the shoulder belt portion of the...

Page 71: ...side the driver door jam Never let objects lie loose and unsecured in the vehicle If a sudden stop is made or if there is a collision these objects can fly through the air and injure both driver and p...

Page 72: ...ver drive when under the influence of alcohol or drugs including prescription or over the counter drugs which may cause drowsiness Always wear your safety belt as outlined in the Safety Belts section...

Page 73: ...should be driven in carefully the first 300 400 miles to assure the studs are worked well into the rubber The regenerative brakes and ABS brakes communicate such that if the ABS brakes are applied the...

Page 74: ...wheels must be on a dolly to avoid damage to the transmission front wheels must not rotate Towing Contact a towing company if you need to have your vehicle towed Perhaps you have an insurance or emerg...

Page 75: ...e compartment where the warning triangle is found Read the directions Do not use a tire repair kit from another vehicle When you are driving with a temporarily repaired tire remember Never drive over...

Page 76: ...s asphalt 2 Pull up the parking brake 3 If in a heavily congested traffic area put the warning triangle out and turn on the emergency flashers Changing a Wheel 1 Remove the lug nut cover and hub cap w...

Page 77: ...pressure even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale lamp Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to...

Page 78: ...en 3 to 6 seconds until the TPMS telltale lamp starts flashing rapidly and a beep noise is heard If the vehicle is turned off before this sequence is complete the system will indicate a malfunction wh...

Page 79: ...ation caps are secure Put the assisting vehicle in NEUTRAL and engage the parking brake Turn off all electric features on THINK City and put the gear in P PARK pull the handbrake and turn ignition key...

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Page 81: ...cified mileage or intervals listed in the Service and Warranty Manual If you experience problems with the vehicle contact the dealership immediately We recommend the dealership for all repairs You are...

Page 82: ...5 Service and Maintenance 5 2...

Page 83: ...heckingandRefilling 5 9 CoolingSystem sSafetySystemandSwitches 5 10 BrakeFluid PowerSteeringandWindshieldWasherFluid 5 11 12VBattery 5 12 ChangingLightBulbsinFront 5 13 ChangingtheRearLightBulbs 5 16...

Page 84: ...hould take care of What the dealer takes care of is also described in the Service and Warranty Manual Maintenance that you can do yourself General safety rules Clean the vehicle inside and out Clean t...

Page 85: ...fore checking motor fluids parts Let the motor and gears cool down before working on them Keep all open flames away from the vehicle Check for worn wiper blade Check flow of washer spray Windshield wa...

Page 86: ...e plastic vehicle components causing them to crack This could affect their appearance and also could cause them to not function properly Always check with your car wash to confirm that acid is not use...

Page 87: ...nected Allow sufficient time for the motor and gear box to cool down before spraying with water Do not spray directly on electronic connections and controls Washing the Wheels Rims and Wheel Covers Wa...

Page 88: ...ndle under the instrument panel This will release the hood latch Lift the hood and support it with the hood support strut Be sure the motor and gears are cool before touching any areas of the motor Ai...

Page 89: ...down to 34 F It also prevents corrosion damage to the motor and cooling system If the cooling system repeatedly needs filling there may be a problem contact your dealer THINK City comes from the facto...

Page 90: ...ed the temperature can increase even more and cause the drive system to turn itself off This means that steering and braking will be much heavier and harder to use Stop the vehicle and turn off the mo...

Page 91: ...nded brake fluid to the MAX level 4 Screw the cap tightly and wipe the area clean WARNING Note Brake fluid is toxic Use only brake fluid type DOT 4 Use only brake fluid from an unopened and sealed con...

Page 92: ...dry cloth Make sure the battery cables are fastened securely to the battery terminals Remember that the vehicle uses power even when not in use so it will gradually lose charge After 30 days without b...

Page 93: ...oing to be replaced immediately Lamp assemblies without bulbs can allow dirt to build up on the reflectors and reduce brightness Bulb and bulb sockets can be very hot Allow the lamp to cool down befor...

Page 94: ...new halogen bulb use gloves or a clean cloth 1 To loosen the turn signal holder turn counterclockwise and take out the holder and bulb 2 Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb 4 Make sure...

Page 95: ...der and bulb 2 Pull out the bulb insert a new one and insert it back into the main head lamp Changing the Dome Light Bulb Turn the dome light off with switch in center off position Pry out the bulb us...

Page 96: ...iver to pry open the cover Push in on lock on right side Loosen the bulb by turning a half turn counterclockwise Insert new bulb in reverse order Take out the bad bulb insert a new one check that it w...

Page 97: ...mponents in the vehicle does not work it may be a blown fuse Fuses must be replaced with the same amperage Using the wrong fuse can cause damage If a fuse blows repeatedly it means there is a problem...

Page 98: ...quipped No Fuse type Amp Component 33 Mini 5 Electric mirror control current BMS start 34 Not in use reserve 35 Mini 5 Ignition in Drive PCU VCU drive relay Rly6 36 Not in use reserve 37 Mini 5 ABS st...

Page 99: ...instructions on the package Test the wiper before driving Adjusting the Wiper Spray Duct The washer spray duct is located on the wiper arm This can be adjusted with a needle stick it into the spray du...

Page 100: ...or low road resistance in order to maximize the driving distance If you change the tires be sure new ones have the same specifications Check that the tires have the legally required tread depth too li...

Page 101: ...begins with the letters DOT and indicates that the tire meets all federal standards Refer to Original Equipment Passenger and Light Truck Tire Owner s Manual and Limited Warranty booklet for more inf...

Page 102: ...hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics Uniform Tire Quality Grading The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C Those grades represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavemen...

Page 103: ...e combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 202 kg or 445 lb on your vehicle s placard on driver side door jamb 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will...

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Page 105: ...this chapter you will find the specifications such as dimensions weight and identification as well as a basic technical description of the main components in THINK City 6 SpecificationsandTechnicalDa...

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Page 107: ...ications and Technical Data 6 3 Table of Contents DimensionsandWeight 6 4 VehicleIdentification Number 6 5 Specifications 6 6 LightBulbs Types 6 7 WheelSuspension RimsandTires 6 8 TechnicalData Recycl...

Page 108: ...Luggage compart ment opening max height 2 49 ft Luggage compartment opening max width 3 15 ft THINK City 2 seats Curb weight 2 348 lb 1065 kg With power assist steering bi halogen head lights and powe...

Page 109: ...fication Number Vehicle identification number VIN visible through front windshield License plate Vehicle Identification Number When contacting the dealership for service and maintenance repairs and or...

Page 110: ...power 45 6 hp 34 kW Max torque 66 lb ft Details Gear box has built in differential fixed reduction gear Autolock on when gear selector is at P PARK Antilock brakes ABS with electronic brake distributo...

Page 111: ...P21W Parking light Type W5W Dome lamp Type s8 5 11x44 5 mm 3W 2 ea High mounted brake light Type W5W 5 ea Turn signal Type P21W Reverse light Type P21W Brake light tail light Type P21 5W License plat...

Page 112: ...Toe in 0 37 0 147 Track width Front 54 6 in Rear 56 3 in Track width applies to standard wheel size 165 65R14 w 0 94 in offset Rims and Tires The minimum requirement for tread depth is 0 060 in It is...

Page 113: ...ed with ASA plastic for UV protection Doors Pressed steel with high strength steel reinforcements inside Bumpers Polypropylene plastic Under frame High strength steel XF350 Over frame Extruded and wel...

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Page 115: ...In this chapter you will find contact information for reporting safety defects 7 ReportingSafetyDefects...

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Page 117: ...7 Reporting Safety Defects 7 3 Table of Contents ReportingSafetyDefects 7 4...

Page 118: ...t may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems bet...

Page 119: ...8 Index...

Page 120: ...ion 65 1 5 Charger hatch 1 6 1 11 Charging I 1 4 1 6 1 9 1 10 1 11 1 12 2 5 2 7 2 9 4 5 5 12 Charging time 1 12 Climate control 3 4 Coolant III 1 13 1 16 5 4 5 5 5 8 5 9 5 10 6 9 Cooling 3 8 Deactivat...

Page 121: ...brake 4 9 Motor compartment 1 16 5 4 5 7 5 8 5 10 5 13 6 6 National Motor Vehicle Safety Act 1 4 Odometer 1 10 2 6 Parking brake 1 8 1 14 2 4 2 13 4 11 4 14 6 6 Parking lights 1 16 5 13 5 18 Portable...

Page 122: ...ion battery 1 4 1 11 1 13 2 6 4 4 4 9 4 31 5 5 5 10 5 18 Transmission 1 4 4 26 Tread depth 5 20 6 8 Turn signal 1 6 1 7 1 8 2 4 5 13 5 15 5 16 5 18 6 7 Uniform tire quality grading 5 22 Vehicle identi...

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