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Thank   you   for   choosing   the  

ACG

 

HUMMER H3

  for   your   golf   and   community

transportation needs.  American Custom Golf Cars, Inc. would like to welcome you
to   the   new   revolution   in   the   Custom   Golf   Cart   Industry.     Please   protect   your
investment to make sure that your California Roadster 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 is sold,
please make sure that the new owner receives the manual so that they will have the
operating information that it contains as well.

Copyright © 2009-2014 American Custom Golf Cars, Inc. 

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Summary of Contents for H3 2015

Page 1: ...2015 Owner s Manual HUMMER H3 Electric Golf Cart eGC This Manual is effective as of May 1 2014...

Page 2: ...Copyright 2009 2014 American Custom Golf Cars Inc American Custom Golf Cars Inc ACG and California Roadster Are registered trademarks of American Custom Golf Cars Inc HUMMER and H3 Are registered trad...

Page 3: ...hat conforms to FMVSS 500 for low speed vehicles you must still check your individual state laws to make sure there are no other additional requirements to make your vehicle eligible for operation on...

Page 4: ...Display Panel 20 Glove Box 27 Front Trunk Release 27 Accessory Outlet 28 Safety Belts 29 Tires Wheels 36 Tire Changing and Jacking Points 39 Brakes 40 Pre Operation and Daily Safety Checklist 41 Perf...

Page 5: ...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...

Page 6: ...le Maintenance schedules and general care instructions are included in the Operation and Maintenance section This manual is applicable only to the following ACG models 2015 ACG HUMMER H3 eGC If any qu...

Page 7: ...ion 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 a...

Page 8: ...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...

Page 9: ...cations 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 passenge...

Page 10: ...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...

Page 11: ...les 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...

Page 12: ...s 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 t...

Page 13: ...h 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...

Page 14: ...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 ca...

Page 15: ...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 you...

Page 16: ...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...

Page 17: ...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...

Page 18: ...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 cancel...

Page 19: ...n the Pull Switch is released pushed INWARD ON When the Pull Switch is pulled out the Turn Signal lights are activated NOTE The Hazard function can be canceled ONLY by moving the Turn Signal Lever fro...

Page 20: ...bove as 90 6 mi Odometer TOTAL Distance Traveled in miles in NNNN N format shown above as 231 9 mi Vehicle Speed in MPH and KPH shown on semi elliptical bar graph shown as 0 MPH KPH above Direction Mo...

Page 21: ...water level in all batteries To clear the low water battery symbol push upper arrow button 2 times this will clear the low water level symbol NOTE The vehicle MUST be in neutral N when you first turn...

Page 22: ...ature 2 Motor Volts 3 Motor Amps 4 Motor RPM Rotations Per Minute 5 Motor Torque in Percent These values will change as soon as you start driving the vehicle This will also let you monitor and diagnos...

Page 23: ...v Select 2 Hand Brake Foot Brake Inch FWD sw Inch REV sw Note Drive profile 2 Drv Select 2 is only used for testing Purpose to see the Range of motor on the controller Features not used Seat Hand Brak...

Page 24: ...the vehicle from 0 1000 feet and will automatically record the performance of the vehicle It also displays the number of hours the vehicle was driven To proceed to a 4th Screen push center arrow butt...

Page 25: ...ted at the time the vehicle is the first programmed Any fault after that might be relevant To check new faults you need to press the upper button twice and the fault will appear 6th Screen 6th Screen...

Page 26: ...s low on power it will automatically cut back this is a safety precaution to protect the motor and controller In many cases the fault is just a warning For example Thermal cut back just means the moto...

Page 27: ...rd 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...

Page 28: ...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 cu...

Page 29: ...y 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 you...

Page 30: ...le 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 lo...

Page 31: ...re 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 i...

Page 32: ...e 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...

Page 33: ...allation 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...

Page 34: ...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 r...

Page 35: ...N 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 worthine...

Page 36: ...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...

Page 37: ...ent 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 s...

Page 38: ...s 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 w...

Page 39: ...e rear Trailer Hitch Adapter indicated by as lifting point However it can be used as Tie Down point during transport see page 59 for details The ACG HUMMER H3 eGC chassis body removed CAUTION Jacking...

Page 40: ...mum 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 t...

Page 41: ...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 operati...

Page 42: ...e 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 smoo...

Page 43: ...s 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 e...

Page 44: ...he 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...

Page 45: ...r 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 t...

Page 46: ...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 pro...

Page 47: ...his routine when the batteries are first received Inspection Guidelines 1 Examine the outside appearance of the battery 3 Look for cracks in the container 4 The top of the battery posts and connection...

Page 48: ...ation 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 lb...

Page 49: ...on 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 termina...

Page 50: ...level at a different state of charge Depending on the local climate charging methods application etc ACG recommends that batteries be checked once a month until you get a feel for how thirsty your bat...

Page 51: ...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...

Page 52: ...d 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 batte...

Page 53: ...tial 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 bat...

Page 54: ...rge 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 post...

Page 55: ...se 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 pro...

Page 56: ...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 Chec...

Page 57: ...ontains 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 rem...

Page 58: ...or 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...

Page 59: ...ess 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...

Page 60: ...7 Mechanical Drum Type Drive Motor Direct Drive 48 Volts AC 3 phase Induction 17 5 hp Transaxle Double Reduction high speed gears Electrical System 48 volts DC Batteries Six 6 8V each in series 48V D...

Page 61: ...ado Rd Chino CA 91710 USA 909 597 2885 909 597 7183 fax www acgcars us ACG logo is registered trademark of American Custom Golf Cars Inc HUMMER and H3 Are registered trademarks of General Motors Corpo...

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