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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INFORMATION

Locating the 12V battery terminals

The vehicle’s 12V battery terminals are located under the hood (see

“Hood”, page 19

) as follows:

1. The positive (+) terminal is located behind the fluid reservoirs. Remove the cap to expose the terminal.

2. The negative (-) terminal is located near the base of the fuse box.

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Summary of Contents for SOLO

Page 1: ...EMERGENCY RESPONDERS GUIDE ...

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Page 3: ...y 15 High Voltage Cables 17 Drive Motor 18 OPENING THE VEHICLE 19 Hood 19 Trunk 19 Power Windows 21 Remote Transmitter 22 DISABLING THE POWER 23 Required Equipment 23 Using the Key Switch 24 Disconnecting the Charge Cable 25 Disabling the 12 Volt System 26 Disabling the High Voltage System 28 RESCUE OPERATIONS 30 Cutting the Vehicle 30 Lifting the Vehicle 32 Vehicle Fires 33 Submerged Vehicles 33 ...

Page 4: ...erstand the features of this vehicle and to help you deal with incidents involving this vehicle Follow the procedures to help ensure a safe and successful first response operation About This Guide This guide covers the SOLO vehicle for models manufactured in 2021 or newer This manual may be periodically updated If you are not viewing this manual on the official ElectraMeccanica website go to https...

Page 5: ...s throughout the vehicle Indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death Indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death Indicates a hazard that could result in property or vehicle damage Note Indicates additional information hints and tips Symbol Definition Warning Risk of electric shock use caution Risk of electric shock use caution Refer to inst...

Page 6: ...4 IDENTIFYING THE SOLO IDENTIFYING THE SOLO Exterior The SOLO is a three wheeled single passenger all electric vehicle The exterior can be distinguished by its unique badging ...

Page 7: ...G THE SOLO Interior The SOLO can be identified from the interior by its unique dashboard layout and instrument cluster display screen Both the seat and the rocker panels in the door frames have SOLO badging MIRROR ...

Page 8: ...tification Number VIN This legal identifier is in the front corner of the instrument panel It can be viewed from outside the vehicle The VIN is also printed on the Tire and Loading Information Label see Vehicle Weight Information page 40 ...

Page 9: ...his can result in a fault If this occurs turn the key switch to OFF then cycle to ON without touching the steering wheel 5 Ensure that the Drive Mode Selector is set to N Neutral See Shifting Into Neutral page 8 Note If the Drive Mode is not currently set to N Neutral you will be prompted to do so by the display 6 Turn the key to clockwise past the ON position to the START position Note If the bra...

Page 10: ... on the dashboard When the key switch is ON the Drive Mode Selector can be used to set the desired direction of the vehicle R Reverse N Neutral Use when starting parking or transporting the vehicle D Drive The current selection is illuminated on the dial and is also indicated on the instrument cluster display ...

Page 11: ... To engage the EPB manually 1 Ensure that the vehicle is moving at less than 2 mph 3 km h and the key switch is in the ON position See Using the Key Switch page 24 2 Pull out the EPB switch To disengage the EPB manually 1 Ensure that the vehicle is moving at less than 2 mph 3 km h and the key switch is in the ON position See Using the Key Switch page 24 2 When in READY mode Press the brake pedal t...

Page 12: ...started READY message is NOT illuminated on the dashboard 1 Press and hold the brake pedal 2 Push in and hold the EPB switch continuously for 30 seconds The EPB indicator will illuminate on the instrument cluster display Note If the 30 second long push of the EPB switch is interrupted you must repeat it for the full 30 seconds Then enter Maintenance mode with the following steps 1 Press and hold t...

Page 13: ...chock all three wheels before attempting extraction procedures Electric vehicles run and drive silently so never assume they are powered off When the Drive Mode Selector is in D Drive or R Reverse this vehicle will creep forward or backward while the drive system is powered on and the brakes are not engaged ...

Page 14: ... High Voltage Components 1 A C compressor 2 High voltage batteries 3 On board charger 4 Powertrain controller 5 Charging port 6 Charging cable 7 DC DC converter 8 Drive motor 9 High voltage distribution box 10 Cabin heater 11 Battery heater 2 3 1 4 5 6 7 10 11 8 9 ...

Page 15: ...ge warning labels that can be found on high voltage components within the vehicle These labels are one way to quickly identify potential electrical hazards For your safety always follow all cautions and instructions on warning labels Labeled high voltage components include but are not limited to High voltage batteries both tubes DC DC converter High voltage distribution box A C compressor WARNING ...

Page 16: ...s The 144V lithium ion batteries are encased and mounted under the vehicle floor When using lifting or rescue tools use caution and never breach a high voltage battery case For proper lifting procedures see Lifting the Vehicle page 32 Li ion Li ion Li ion ...

Page 17: ...ont of the chassis to the right of the accelerator pedal This battery powers all of the standard low voltage electronics in the vehicle It also powers the high voltage distribution box which controls high voltage current within the high voltage components e g drive motor powertrain controller ...

Page 18: ...nals The vehicle s 12V battery terminals are located under the hood see Hood page 19 as follows 1 The positive terminal is located behind the fluid reservoirs Remove the cap to expose the terminal 2 The negative terminal is located near the base of the fuse box 1 2 ...

Page 19: ...17 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INFORMATION High Voltage Cables High voltage cables are colored orange for easy identification ...

Page 20: ...TEM INFORMATION Drive Motor The drive motor 1 is located near the rear wheel of the vehicle This component receives 3 phase alternating current AC and converts it into propelling energy torque used to power the wheels 1 ...

Page 21: ...t the secondary catch release lever 2 under the front lip of the cover and raise the hood Trunk Pushing the trunk release button on the dashboard will open the trunk Note The remote transmitter can also be used to open the trunk Note The trunk release button on the dashboard is disabled when the vehicle is locked with the remote transmitter 1 2 ...

Page 22: ...ICLE Emergency trunk release If the vehicle has no power the trunk can be opened manually from inside the vehicle 1 Remove the cover at the base of the trunk latch 2 Pull the emergency release handle to unlatch the trunk ...

Page 23: ... both of the side door panels and each switch controls its own window To operate a window Ensure that the key switch is in the ON position See Using the Key Switch page 24 Push down on the top of the switch to lower the window Pull up on the top of the switch to raise the window ...

Page 24: ...the transmitter See Trunk page 19 3 LED 4 Unlock Button Press once to unlock both doors Note If the vehicle has no power the key blade can be used in the left door to manually unlock that door Insert the key blade into the door lock then rotate left counterclockwise to unlock 5 Trunk Release Button Press and hold for two seconds to unlock and unlatch the trunk Note If the vehicle has no power the ...

Page 25: ...Shoes Boots Safety Shield Full face To protect the face from debris Leather Gloves Must be able to fasten tightly around the wrist worn over insulated gloves To protect insulated gloves Equipment Specification Purpose Insulated Tape Insulating To cover any exposed 12V harnesses to protect from electric shock Insulated Cable Cutters To cut 12V battery ground cable Insulated Crowbar To pry off rear ...

Page 26: ...F Turns the vehicle systems off Note The steering column will lock when the key is in the OFF position and will not be able to be turned 2 ACC Powers the radio and electric windows 3 ON Steering column unlocks Running lights and instrument cluster display power on 4 START Drive system powers on if the brake pedal is pressed and the Drive Mode Selector is set to N Neutral See Drive System Status RE...

Page 27: ...xternal power source e g charging station or wall outlet via the charge cable disable the power source BEFORE attempting to disconnect the cable Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death 1 Press the button on the charge cable connector to release the locking clip 2 Pull the connector from the charging port WARNING ...

Page 28: ...se instructions can result in serious injury or death Cutting the 12V ground cable DOES NOT completely disable the high voltage system Continue to treat the high voltage components as energized even after disabling the 12V system 3 Turn the key switch to the OFF position and remove the key See Using the Key Switch page 24 WARNING WARNING L O C K ACC ON STA R T ...

Page 29: ...revent the cut ends from accidentally touching and completing the electrical circuit 5 If time allows wrap the cut ends of the cable in insulated tape as an additional precaution against accidental reconnection Note If the 12V ground cable is cut the vehicle can still be powered ON if an external 12V power source is connected to the 12V battery terminals See Locating the 12V battery terminals page...

Page 30: ...s of the disabling procedure you use ALWAYS ASSUME THAT ALL HIGH VOLTAGE COMPONENTS ARE ENERGIZED Cutting crushing or touching high voltage components can result in serious injury or death 1 To access the high voltage cables to be disconnected use an insulated crowbar to pry off the left and right rear side covers 2 Use an insulated crowbar to pry off the left and right rear closeout panels WARNIN...

Page 31: ...3 Rotate the locking collar and disconnect B high voltage cables from both the left and right battery assemblies 4 Rotate the locking collar and disconnect B high voltage cables from both the left and right battery assemblies ...

Page 32: ...s injury or death Regardless of the disabling procedure you use ALWAYS ASSUME THAT ALL HIGH VOLTAGE COMPONENTS ARE ENERGIZED Cutting crushing or touching high voltage components can result in serious injury or death Due to the presence of gas struts batteries and high voltage components never cut or crush the areas illustrated in color Doing so could result in serious injury or death WARNING WARNI...

Page 33: ...31 RESCUE OPERATIONS The roll bar and integrated belt anchor behind the seat can be more difficult to cut through but it is safe to cut in this area if necessary ...

Page 34: ...ge 25 The illustrated lifting points are the only approved lifting points for the vehicle Using any other lifting points may cause the vehicle to fall resulting in death or injury to anyone in its vicinity Lifting the vehicle at any other points may damage the vehicle or breach the high voltage battery If the vehicle needs to be lifted only use the illustrated lifting points to avoid breaching the...

Page 35: ...n be used Overhaul Due to risk of re ignition the battery should be thermally assessed throughout rescue and overhaul procedures Before releasing the vehicle the battery should be completely cooled with no smoke or heating present for at least one hour All second responders and anyone coming in contact with the vehicle afterwards should be notified that the vehicle contains a high voltage system I...

Page 36: ...such delayed reactions before they progress to dangerous levels Until inspections have been completed the vehicle should remain in isolation See STORAGE AND ISOLATION page 41 What to Inspect For Use the following guidelines to check the vehicle for signs that could indicate a safety hazard Fire or Heat Damage When damaged the battery cells in a high voltage battery can heat rapidly If you see smok...

Page 37: ...d module A standard glycol based automotive coolant is used to cool the high voltage battery and drive unit This coolant is purple in color The two reservoirs are located under the hood and in the rear of the vehicle The vehicle uses standard DOT 4 brake fluid and standard washer fluid All reservoirs for these fluids are under the hood After Inspection Anyone taking custody of or working with the ...

Page 38: ...towing with wheels on the ground can cause heat damage to the drive motor system and generate high voltages in the electrical system If the vehicle needs to be moved a short distance but cannot be driven normally 1 Set the Drive Mode Selector to N Neutral to allow the wheels to roll freely See Shifting Into Neutral page 8 2 Manually disengage the Electronic Parking Brake EPB or set the EPB to Main...

Page 39: ...g points to secure the vehicle to a trailer After loading the vehicle onto an approved trailer or flatbed transporter follow these guidelines 1 Turn the key switch to the ON position See Using the Key Switch page 24 2 Set the Drive Mode Selector to N See Shifting Into Neutral page 8 3 Engage the Electronic Parking Brake See Applying the Electronic Parking Brake EPB page 9 4 Turn the key switch to ...

Page 40: ...y eye and used to pull the vehicle onto a transporter 1 The recovery eye bolt is located in a concealed storage space in the left corner of the trunk floor Pull up on the carpeted cover to reveal and remove the bolt 2 When facing the front of the vehicle the recovery eye is located behind a cover to the right of the grill To remove this cover insert a flat bladed tool such as a screwdriver into th...

Page 41: ...VING THE VEHICLE The recovery eye has a limited range in which it can be pulled from as seen in the illustration below Do not pull the vehicle from an angle outside of this range CAUTION 10 MAX 10 MAX 10 MAX ...

Page 42: ...RP FRONT GAWR 499 KG 1100 LB REAR GAWR 444 KG 978 LB WITH TIRES 135 70R15 70T WITH TIRES 215 40R16 86V RIMS AT 15X4 5J RIMS AT 16X7 0J COLD 228 KPA 33 PSI COLD 207 KPA 30 PSI DATE OF MFG MM YY GVWR 933 KG 2056 LB 2301 1000951 REV 05 TYPE MOTORCYCLE THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCUPANT AND CARGO SHOULD NEVER EXCEED 130KG 287LB THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD...

Page 43: ...icle with a potentially dangerous high voltage system Maintain clear access to the stored vehicle for continued monitoring and if needed emergency response Methods of Isolation Use either of the following methods when isolating a damaged electric vehicle Open Perimeter Isolation An area in which the vehicle is separated from all structures and combustibles by at least 50 feet 15 meters from any si...

Page 44: ...42 STORAGE AND ISOLATION ...

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Page 46: ...EMV Automotive USA Inc 11647 Ventura Boulevard Studio City CA 91604 1 888 457 7656 info electrameccanica com https electrameccanica com ...

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