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LONG TERM STORAGE & TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE
Should you need to store your WHEEGO vehicle for a period of more than 30 days you
will need to prepare it for storage. Charge the battery pack with a complete charging
cycle and then press the battery pack disconnect button located between the passenger
seat and the front of the battery compartment.
You should reconnect the pack and complete a charging cycle every 90 days while in
long term storage to prevent damage to the battery pack. Do not store your car at
extreme high or low temperatures as this will decrease the life of your battery pack.
When transporting the vehicle, please press the battery disconnect button to disengage
the battery pack.
BATTERY PACK BREAK-IN PERIOD
The battery pack has a break-in period during which it will gradually increase to its
optimal full capacity. It should achieve 90% of its full capacity within the first 300 miles
of use (about 10 charging cycles) and 100% of its capacity by 900 miles of use (about 30
charging cycles). An optimal charging cycle for this purpose is one in which the battery
pack has been discharged from 100% state of charge down to 40% state of charge and
then recharged back to 100%.
POWER CONSERVE MODE
The Power Conserve Mode is designed to protect the batteries and the motor. Battery low-
voltage would coincide with a low charge reading on the BDI gauge on the dash. When
the battery pack has been discharged to 30% remaining power, the controller will disable
the heating system (and the AC system if the vehicle has AC) on the vehicle to conserve
power.
When the battery pack has been discharged to 20% remaining power, the controller
will limit the maximum RPM of the motor to 2500 RPM (about 16 mph). This will allow
an increase in range on the remaining battery power and assist the driver in getting the
vehicle to a safe location to recharge the batteries.
MAXIMUM OPERATING SPEED
In compliance with Federal guidelines, your WHEEGO LSV has been manufactured and
programmed so that the maximum driving speed is set for 25 mph (3200 RPM). Some
local and state governments have passed legislation or have pending legislation that will
allow owners to operate their LSVs at higher maximum speeds, usually 35 or 40 mph.
Should an owner in these jurisdictions choose to have a service technician reprogram their
vehicle to comply with these local or state laws, the maximum motor RPM should be reset
to:
3850 RPM for 30 mph,
4400 RPM for 35 mph, or
5100 RPM for 40 mph.
You should not attempt to make this change yourself.
TRANSPORTING YOUR VEHICLE
Should you need to transport your WHEEGO vehicle, the best way is to use a car carrier
or a trailer. Press the battery pack disconnect button located between the passenger
seat and the front of the battery compartment. Secure the vehicle properly to the trailer
and tow the trailer at speeds no greater than 55 mph. Secure any loose items that may
be inside the vehicle. Using a dolly to tow the vehicle is not recommended.
