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2008-2011 IQ System Electric Vehicle Maintenance and Service Supplement
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SECTION 10 – PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
GENERAL WARNING
The following safety statements must be heeded whenever the vehicle is being operated, repaired, or ser-
viced. Service technicians should become familiar with these general safety statements, which can be found
throughout this manual. Also, other specific safety statements appear throughout this manual and on the vehi-
cle.
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DANGER
• Battery – Explosive gases! Do not smoke. Keep sparks and flames away from the vehicle and
service area. Ventilate when charging or using in an enclosed space. Wear a full face shield
and rubber gloves when working on or near batteries.
• Battery – Poison! Contains acid! Causes severe burns. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or
clothing. Antidotes:
- External: Flush with water. Call a physician immediately.
- Internal: Drink large quantities of milk or water. Follow with milk of magnesia or vegetable
oil. Call a physician immediately.
- Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes. Call a physician immediately.
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WARNING
• Only trained technicians should repair or service the vehicle. Anyone doing even simple
repairs or service should have knowledge and experience in electrical and mechanical repair.
• Follow the procedures exactly as stated in this manual, and heed all DANGER, WARNING, and
CAUTION statements in this manual as well as those affixed to the vehicle.
• Improper use of the vehicle or failure to properly maintain it could result in decreased vehicle
performance or severe personal injury.
• Any modification or change to the vehicle that affects the stability or handling of the vehicle,
or increases maximum vehicle speed beyond factory specifications, could result in severe
personal injury or death.
• Check the vehicle owner’s manual for proper location of all vehicle warning decals and make
sure they are in place and are easy to read.
• Wear safety glasses or approved eye protection when servicing the vehicle. Wear a full face
shield and rubber gloves when working on or near batteries.
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry such as rings, watches, chains, etc., when servicing
vehicle.
• Moving parts! Do not attempt to service the vehicle while it is running.
• Hot! Do not attempt to service hot motor. Failure to heed this warning could result in severe
burns.
• Use insulated tools when working near batteries or electrical connections. Use extreme
caution to avoid shorting of components or wiring.
• Turn key switch OFF and remove key, place Forward/Reverse switch in the NEUTRAL
position, and chock the wheels prior to servicing the vehicle.
• Place Tow/Run switch in the TOW position before disconnecting or connecting the batteries.