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TIRE CHANGING

In the event of a flat tire, WHEEGO recommends using the WHEEGO Dealer network or 
an automotive services provider such as AAA because they have the proper equipment. 
Should  you  choose  to  change  the  tire  yourself,  you  need  to  observe  the  following 
precautions:

• Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoiding icy or slippery areas.
• Push the master disconnect button in to disable battery pack.
• Set the parking brake and block both the front and rear of the tire diagonally opposite  
     the  jacking position. For example, if the left front tire is being changed, block the right rear 
wheel. 
• Use a small floor-style jack or low-profile scissor jack such as the jack that was provided 
   with your vehicle.
• Jack the vehicle only from the side of the vehicle on the main frame rail or from the rear 
axle. 

WARNING

Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off of the jack and 
fall on you. Never get any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack. Never start 
or run the motor when the vehicle is on the jack. If you need to get under the vehicle, 
make sure the vehicle is first located on a flat solid surface and is supported securely by 
automotive jack stands of appropriate capacity or take the vehicle to a service center 
where a technician can put it on a hoist. 

WARNING

Jacking  at  any  location  other  than  a  proper  jacking  point  may  cause  major  vehicle  body 
damage.

FUSE BLOCK

The fuse block is located under the hood on the driver’s side next to the firewall. A sticker 
is attached to the inside of the fuse block cover that shows the function and amp rating 
of the fuses. Should one of the fuses need to be replaced, use a fuse of the same type 
and  amperage  rating.  The  use  of  a  fuse  with  a  rating  other  than  indicated  may  result 
in a dangerous electrical system overload. If a properly rated fuse continues to blow, it 
indicates a problem in the circuit that must be corrected.

KEY REPLACEMENT

To obtain an extra or replacement key for your vehicle, please contact WHEEGO customer 
service at 678-904-4795 ext 3. You will need to have your key code and VIN available 
when you call. Your local locksmith will not be able to provide a duplicate key.

CARE AND CLEANING

Windows and windshield glass can be cleaned using a liquid household glass cleaner. Do 
not use abrasive cleaners on the vehicle glass as it can cause scratches. On the interior vinyl 
panels use a clean damp cloth to remove dust and debris. The seats and carpet may be cleaned 
using an upholstery cleaner and a clean damp cloth. Test the cleaner in an inconspicuous 
area to insure compatibility with the vehicle’s interior before using on high visibility areas. 
 
The best way to preserve your vehicle’s exterior finish is to wash and wax the vehicle 
regularly. Use mild liquid detergents only (no strong soaps or chemical detergents) and 
rinse promptly. Dry the finish with a soft clean chamois or towel to avoid water scratches 
and water spotting. To avoid spotting, do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight. 

CAUTION

Do not spray the interior of the vehicle. Water contact with the dash and instrument area 
could damage the gauges and the electrical system.

Summary of Contents for 2010 Whip

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual NOTICE TO FIRST RESPONDERS The Master Disconnect Button is behind the passenger seat Simply push the red button and all power from the battery pack will be disconnected ...

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Page 3: ...hings to Know Before You Operate Your Car Understanding the Standard Features of Your Car Understanding the Optional Features of Your Car Operation and Maintenance Warranty and Customer Service Index Appendix 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 04 06 07 08 20 20 29 32 32 Customer Service 678 904 4795 Dealer s Number _______________________ ...

Page 4: ...enance section This manual is applicable to the following WHEEGO line of vehicles Whip 2010 model year If questions arise after reading the manual contact WHEEGO Customer Service at 678 904 4795 Ext 3 Please have your Vehicle Identification Number VIN and date of purchase information available NOTE All information and specifications in this Owner s Manual are current at the time of printing Howeve...

Page 5: ...5 amp electrical outlet Charging from a circuit of lesser capacity and or using a cord from an outlet to the WHEEGO that is not sufficient in wire gauge could create a fire hazard Please consult this manual for the proper extension cord gauge and length The battery pack is what you charge and provides the energy to the WHEEGO electric drive system The voltage in a WHEEGO battery pack is sufficient...

Page 6: ...y ___________ Stamped on Key Date purchased _____ _____ _____ GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS WHEEGO WHIP Motor AC41 Brushless Drive System Single speed front wheel drive transaxle Tires 195 50 R15 Battery Pack 96V AGM Sealed Maintenance Free Lead Acid Onboard Charger 96V Output Delta Q Fully Automatic 120v 12A input Vehicle Width 63 19 inches Vehicle Length 118 90 inches Vehicle Height 62 99 inches Wheelb...

Page 7: ...tructions carefully when dealing with batteries The batteries in the WHEEGO are 8 Volt Lead Acid AGM Batteries They are connected in a pack configuration to produce HIGH VOLTAGE DC Direct Current ELECTRIC POWER 96 Volts These batteries are sealed maintenance free and are selected specifically to optimize the operation and performance of your vehicle Never use or substitute for any battery other th...

Page 8: ...and controls the turn signals and lights For a left turn move the lever down until it clicks For a right turn move the lever up until it clicks To turn on the taillights rotate the lever knob up one click To turn on the headlights rotate the lever knob up one more click You should turn off the lights before exiting the vehicle If you accidentally leave the lights on a buzzer will sound to remind y...

Page 9: ...or is similar to a fuel gauge on a liquid gas diesel ethanol fueled vehicle It gives the current state of charge of the battery pack while the key is in the ON position The 100 charged position is all the way to the right and the fully discharged position is to the left When the indicator reaches the yellow zone the battery pack has about 40 remaining charge When it reaches the red zone the batter...

Page 10: ...ely closed Close the doors and the buzzer should stop CAUTION Do not leave the key in the ON position when not in use Doing so will discharge the batteries CAUTION Never turn the key to the OFF position while the vehicle is in motion This could lead to loss of speed and loss of control of the vehicle This can cause a serious accident FOG LIGHTS Below the steering column to the left are 2 switches ...

Page 11: ...on system RADIO JVC AM FM CD USB MP3 RECEIVER TheON OFFbuttonisintheupperleftcornerofthedisplay Theroundknobcontrolsthevolume Pressing the square button on its left or right sides will change the station tuner Pressing it on the top or bottom will scroll through the preset stations Pressing the SRC button will change the source AM FM AUX etc The USB input jack will communicate with iPhones iPods a...

Page 12: ...egulations for your area Reverse With the key turned ON and the brake depressed pull up on the lock ring underneath the shifter knob and move the shifter from the neutral to the reverse position Release the brake and push down on the accelerator to move the vehicle in reverse The top speed in the reverse direction is limited for safety CAUTION Always bring the vehicle to a complete stop before cha...

Page 13: ...dal is located on the driver s floor to the left of the accelerator pedal To slow or stop the vehicle firmly press the foot brake pedal WARNING Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possibly an accident Driving with your foot resting or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally high brake temperatures excessive lining wear possible brake damage and reduced driving range Excessiv...

Page 14: ...t trips WARNING Wearing a safety belt incorrectly is dangerous Wearing your safety 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 your passengers are wearing the safety belts properly Two people should never be belted into a single safety belt People b...

Page 15: ...that is buckled into the wrong latch will not function or protect you properly The lap portion of the safety belt could ride too high on your body possibly causing internal injuries Always buckle your safety belt into the latch nearest you A safety belt that is too loose will not function properly In a sudden stop you could jerk too far forward increasing the possibility of injury Wear your safety...

Page 16: ...e vehicle The force required to hold an infant could become so great during an accident that you could not hold the child no matter how strong you are The child and others could be badly injured Any child riding in your vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the child s size INFANTS AND CHILD RESTRAINTS Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward facing in the vehicle until they are ...

Page 17: ... cause serious personal injury NOTE For additional information refer to seatcheck org or call 1 866 SEATCHECK OTHER CHILDREN AND CHILD RESTRAINTS Children who weigh more than 20 lbs 9 kg and who are older than one year can ride forward facing in the vehicle Forward facing child seats and convertible child seats used in the forward facing direction are for children who weigh 20 to 40 lbs 9 to 18 kg...

Page 18: ...ors The doors can also be locked and unlocked manually with the key If the doors are locked using the remote control they should also be unlocked using the remote control Otherwise the hazard warning lights will begin to flash The key uses two replaceable CR2016 3v batteries NOTE Should the hazard flashers start to automatically flash after turning the vehicle ON remove the key from the switch pre...

Page 19: ...at base adjust the angle of the seat base The front knob controls the angle of the front of the seat base and the rear knob controls the same adjustment on the rear of the seat base REAR WINDOW AND TAILGATE To unlatch and open the rear window insert the key into the tailgate and turn clockwise Raise the window using the finger lift Pull the left and right red tabs at the top corners of the tailgat...

Page 20: ...cords are provided for each voltage level Using the 240 Volt cord will usually result in a decrease of 40 of the time needed to complete a full recharge EXTERIOR MOUNTED REAR SPARE TIRE CARRIER If your vehicle is equipped with a rear spare tire carrier the spare tire can be mounted on the rear of the vehicle To open the tire carrier press the silver release button located on the left side of the c...

Page 21: ...out 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...

Page 22: ...n 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 ass...

Page 23: ...rom the traction battery pack and constantly charges the 12 Volt battery This insures that it will not become discharged if an accessory were to be left on overnight It is also a sealed maintenance free lead acid battery Your WHEEGO electric vehicle has a battery monitoring and charging system especially designed for electric vehicle usage The 12 batteries are located in the rear of the vehicle un...

Page 24: ...battery packs and associated systems Do not attempt to use jumper cables on battery packs Batteries can be permanently damaged and the warranty voided if they are allowed to remain 30 days or more with a low charge WARNING 12V Accessory Battery Always use insulated tools when working with or near 12v accessory battery Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can burn or even blind you Always...

Page 25: ...engths 25 feet or less and a 12 gauge cord for lengths 50 feet or less Extension cords are not recommended for use with a 240 Volt power cord WARNING Use only the correct gauge extension cords as listed above An incorrect gauge extension cord could result in fire or heat damage BATTERY DISPOSAL AGM sealed lead acid batteries are recyclable Return whole scrap batteries to a dealer distributor manuf...

Page 26: ...nspected regularly for damage wear and correct inflation pressure as shown in the maintenance schedule WHEEGO strongly recommends that you use tires equivalent to the originals in quality and performance when replacement is needed Failure to use equivalent replacement tires may adversely affect the safety handling and ride of your vehicle We recommend that you contact your dealer or WHEEGO custome...

Page 27: ...iver s side next to the firewall A sticker is attached to the inside of the fuse block cover that shows the function and amp rating of the fuses Should one of the fuses need to be replaced use a fuse of the same type and amperage rating The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may result in a dangerous electrical system overload If a properly rated fuse continues to blow it indicates a...

Page 28: ...wiper blades and fluid I I I I I I I I I I I Headlight taillight and interior bulbs I I I I I I I I I I I Seat belt condition and function I I I I I I I I I I I Brake fluid I I I I I R I I I I R Transmission lubricant I R I R I I R Grease fittings I L L L L L L L L L L Steering system I I I I I I Wheel and lug nuts I I I I I I AC system refrigerant and oil I I I I I I Brake lines I I I I I I Shock...

Page 29: ...lbs wiper blades brake shoes or brake fluid nor does it cover road hazard damage to glass or tires Any warranty repair work not performed by an authorized Wheego dealer must be pre approved by the manufacturer 2 PARTS WARRANTY All car parts which are found to be defective under normal use and maintenance will be repaired or replaced through an authorized dealer without charge for parts during the ...

Page 30: ...he cost of manufacturer s suggested initial and periodic check up and maintenance procedures Lack of achieving advertised performance parameters due to the variability of driving conditions Damage due to airborne chemicals tree sap road debris including stone chips rail dust salt hail floods wind storms lightning and other environmental conditions or water contamination Failure to keep batteries p...

Page 31: ... provided above is the exclusive remedy under this written warranty or any implied warranty CUSTOMER SERVICE 1 Technical support 2 How to obtain service 3 Making a warranty claim TECHNICAL SUPPORT For technical questions and support please contact Wheego Technical Support Manager Phone 678 904 4795 ext 3 Fax 678 401 0330 HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE Warranty Service can be obtained from your local author...

Page 32: ...ance Maintenance schedule Master disconnect button Parking brake Safety information Seat adjustments Seat belts Service Shoulder lap belts Specifications Speedodometer Tires Transporting Trip meter Turn signal lever Vehicle identification number Vehicle information Warranty information Windshield wiper fluid Windshield wipers 9 APPENDIX 1 Temperature effects on battery performance and life 2 Delta...

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Page 40: ...L PARAMETERS Model name Specification Capacity Drive type Length Width Height Dry weight Max GVWR Wheel base Ground clearance Maximum speed BASE POWER SPECIFICATIONS 96V AGM SYSTEM Engine Motor Type Nominal horsepower Peak horsepower Torque Maximum RPM ACCESSORIES COLOR SPECIFICATIONS OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Power door locks w remote keyless entry Power assisted windows Power steering Power assisted fr...

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