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Insert the key into the key switch and turn the key forward to the ON position.
Press the brake pedal and fully release the parking brake.
Move the shift selector to forward or reverse.
Release the brake pedal, press the accelerator and begin to drive.
When you release the brake pedal, the vehicle will begin to creep at a slow speed.
RANGE INFORMATION (Driving Range between Charges)
How far you can travel on a full charge is subject to a lot of factors (including the battery
pack break-in period), but you should be getting an average of close to 40 miles per full
charge if your maximum speed is 25 mph. Factors that will reduce your range include
higher average speeds, local driving terrain (hills), use of the heater and air conditioner,
fast starts and stops, and the local ambient temperature.
In general, the battery pack works optimally when it is about 75 degrees Fahrenheit outside.
As a guideline, for every 10 degrees drop in temperature below 75F, your maximum range
will drop by about 5%. If you live in a state that allows higher speeds and have chosen to
have the vehicle reprogrammed for a maximum speed higher than 25 mph (for example,
most states that have passed MSV laws allow the vehicles to travel at 35 mph), you will lose
about 10% of your maximum range because of this higher average speed.
Running your heater in a normal mode will reduce your maximum range by about 15%.
Running your air conditioner in a normal mode will reduce your maximum range by about
10%. The appendix includes a chart from the battery manufacturer showing the effects of
temperature changes on battery performance and range.
As an alert to having limited range remaining and to help maximize your range when the
battery pack capacity is low, your car has a Power Conserve Mode. When the battery pack
is down to 30% capacity, the air conditioner and the heating system will automatically shut
off. When the battery pack is down to 20% remaining capacity, the speed of the motor will
be automatically reduced to 2500 RPM and your maximum vehicle speed will be about 16
mph.
CHARGING THE VEHICLE
Your WHEEGO vehicle is equipped with an on-board mounted charger and charging status
lights located in the charging port. To charge the batteries, park the vehicle, set the parking
brake, turn the key OFF, plug the power cord into the vehicle first and then plug the cord
into the power source. When the vehicle is charging, the LED will flash green indicating
power input to the charger.
When the charging cycle has completed, the green LED in the charging port will stay lit.
You may “opportunity charge” your vehicle at any time without damaging the battery
pack or affecting the capacity of your batteries. A storage bag has been provided for your
power cord so it can be easily kept in the vehicle at all times. Do not leave batteries in a
fully discharged state as this will decrease the life of your battery pack.
WARNING
Only use power cords supplied with your WHEEGO vehicle or replacement cords purchased
from your Dealer when recharging your battery pack. Should your cord become misplaced
or damaged, you should obtain a replacement power cord from the Dealer.
