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ACG HUMMER H3 2011, Owner'S Manual

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Copyright © 2009-2010 American Custom Golf Cars, Inc. 

 

Page 14 

 

Brake Pedal 

 

The “

Brake Pedal

” is the large pedal on the left with the word “

STOP

”

 molded into it. 

To slow or stop the vehicle, release the “

Accelerator  Pedal

” and then depress the 

brake pedal with your foot until the EGC has come to a complete stop or the vehicle 
has slowed to your desired speed. 
 

 

 

Park Brake Pedal 

 
The  “

Park  Brake  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 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 should be firmly pressed and locked to prevent the vehicle from rolling.  
 

Summary of Contents for HUMMER H3 2011

Page 1: ...2011 Owner s Manual HUMMER H3 Electric Golf Cart eGC ...

Page 2: ... are used interchangeably Unless ordered as such these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for automobiles or to FMVSS 500 for low speed vehicles and are not equipped for operation on public streets roads or highways If ordered as a vehicle that conforms to FMVSS 500 for low speed vehicles you must still check your individual state laws to make sure there are no other...

Page 3: ... 17 Battery Charge Indicator Light 17 Turn Signal Directional Indicators 17 Glove Boxes 18 Front Trunk Release 18 Accessory Outlet 19 Safety Belts 20 Tires Wheels 27 Tire Changing and Jacking Points 30 Brakes 31 Pre Operation and Daily Safety Checklist 32 Performance Inspection 33 Driving Instructions 34 Starting the Vehicle 36 Stopping or slowing the Vehicle 36 Parking and Leaving the Vehicle 36 ...

Page 4: ...dster will provide you with years of reliable performance 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 ...

Page 5: ...read and understand the manual before operating your 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 2011 ACG HUMMER H3 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 ...

Page 6: ...the purchase date of the 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 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...

Page 7: ...ic regulations when operating the vehicle 5 When stopping 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...

Page 8: ... or increases maximum vehicle speed beyond factory specifications 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...

Page 9: ...d 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 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...

Page 10: ... flooded type batteries that can be ordered with ACG vehicles 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 ...

Page 11: ...1 OFF position There is no power to vehicle Key is Vertical 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 OFF 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 ...

Page 12: ...erate the vehicle in the reverse direction rotate the switch 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 pe...

Page 13: ...n depressing the accelerator pedal will release the parking 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 ...

Page 14: ...d to your desired speed Park Brake Pedal The Park Brake 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 of the pedal forward with your foot WARNING The Park Brake will release automatically when either the Accelerator Pedal or Brake Pedal is depress...

Page 15: ...on the Dashboard to the left of the steering Column next to 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 Colu...

Page 16: ...tch 1 RIGHT When the Lever is pushed UP Clockwise the Right 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 ...

Page 17: ...de shown as 49 C Vehicle Speed in MPH shown as 00 mph Odometer Distance Traveled in Miles shown as 000 0 Battery Charge Indicator Light The RED Low Power light will illuminate when the Key Switch is in the ON position and the vehicle can be driven Turn Signal Directional Indicators The GREEN Light above will flash when Left Turn Signal is activated The GREEN Light above will flash when Right Turn ...

Page 18: ...quipped with glove box on the passenger side of the dashboard Front Trunk Release The Front Trunk Release Lever on the ACG HUMMER H3 is located inside the passenger side glove box at the center of the top of the glove box Pull on Top of the handle towards you to release the Front Hood Latch ...

Page 19: ...puter etc It is not intended to operate large current items 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 Ha...

Page 20: ... can take the forces of a collision best Wearing your safety 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 cra...

Page 21: ...ton on the latch faces upward or outward so that you are able 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 co...

Page 22: ...way the strong bones of the hips will take the force if 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 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 th...

Page 23: ... restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front There 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 ca...

Page 24: ... of child restraints into the vehicle WARNING Improper installation 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 ...

Page 25: ...eats where you will use it before you buy it The restraint 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...

Page 26: ...er that is secured by seat belt Optional Accessories CAUTION 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 ...

Page 27: ...ich could damage the valve stem 2 Range Improper inflation 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...

Page 28: ...rformance when replacement is needed Failure to use equivalent 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 ...

Page 29: ...hanges to steering handling and braking of your vehicle This 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 Th...

Page 30: ... main frame rail are welded See picture below Do not 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 ACG HUMMER H3 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 dangero...

Page 31: ... 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 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 Ser...

Page 32: ...s should be corrected by an authorized 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 ACG HUMMER H3 eGC Visually inspect the tires for wear damage and proper i...

Page 33: ...ed The brake adjustment must be maintained so that the brake 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 ...

Page 34: ... 5 Be sure all passengers are 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 s...

Page 35: ... driving conditions such as wet grass or terrain 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 overt...

Page 36: ...peed 8 The park brake will 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 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 ...

Page 37: ...hould be cleaned with a solution of one cup of baking soda 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 batt...

Page 38: ...atteries should be carefully inspected on a regular basis in order to detect and correct potential problems before they can do harm It is a great idea to start this 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 c...

Page 39: ... they should be replaced or cleaned as necessary Failure to do so may cause them to overheat during operation 4 Tighten all wiring connections to the proper specification 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 ...

Page 40: ...da and water When cleaning do not allow any cleaning solution 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 co...

Page 41: ... full charge 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 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 wa...

Page 42: ... a complete charge before adding any additional water refer 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 Nev...

Page 43: ...arger is left plugged in until it turns itself off over and 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 Batt...

Page 44: ...iated systems Battery Cable Replacement CAUTION It is essential 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 batter...

Page 45: ...s in eyes or on the skin flush the area immediately with 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 posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds Wash your hands after handling CAUTION Battery acid from cleaning batteri...

Page 46: ...tenance DAILY TASKS 1 Charge Batteries fully before first 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 ...

Page 47: ...ipped with Sealed or maintenance free Gel batteries 2 Check 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...

Page 48: ...brasive a combination cleaner and wax or any solvent that 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 Ex...

Page 49: ...se mild liquid detergent and warm water to clean the interior 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 c...

Page 50: ...le facing forward pull the trailer at speeds of 55 MPH or 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 30 NOTE ACG is not responsible for damage incurred or lost items due to vehicle towing CAUTION TOWING THE VEHICLE...

Page 51: ... P205 65 R15 Front Brakes Hydraulic Disk Rear Brakes 7 Mechanical Drum Type Drive Motor Direct Drive 48 Volts DC Series wound 11 hp Transaxle Double Reduction high speed gears Electrical System 48 volts DC Batteries Six 6 8V each in series 48V DC Speed Controller Wolf Performance 400 Amp Continuous Reduced speed reverse Steering Self adjusting rack and pinion Chassis Aluminum I Beam Body One piece...

Page 52: ...rs Inc ACG 15740 El Prado Rd Chino CA 91710 USA 909 597 2885 909 597 7183 fax www californiaroadster com Copyright 2009 2010 American Custom Golf Cars Inc American Custom Golf Cars Inc and ACG Are registered trademarks of American Custom Golf Cars Inc HUMMER and H3 Are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation ...

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