Wheego LiFe 2011, Owner'S Manual

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Maintenance schedules and general care instructions are included in the Maintenance section.
This manual is applicable to the following WHEEGO line of vehicles:
LiFe 2011-2013 Model Years
NOTE: All information and specifications in this Owner’s Manual are current at the time of printing.
However, due to WHEEGO’s policy of continuous improvement, we reserve the right to
make changes to the manual, at any time, without written notice or obligation.
B. INTRODUCTION TO SAFE OWNERSHIP OF WHEEGO ELECTRIC VEHICLES
WHEEGO battery-electric vehicles are different from vehicles you might be accustomed to
driving. Special precautions should be followed when owning and operating a WHEEGO.
Please pay particular attention to the cautions and warnings in this manual as well as
those placed as notices on the vehicle in various locations. Electric cars provide a great
amount of torque when the accelerator is pressed. This may cause the car to spin its tires
particularly on wet or slippery pavement.
Specific to WHEEGO models, the following safe habits should always be followed:
• Safety belts should always be worn by all occupants while the vehicle is in operation.
• WHEEGO battery-electric vehicles should be recharged from a standard 120VAC 15amp
electrical outlet or an approved 240VAC Charging Station. 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 lithium 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 to cause
death by electrocution. For this reason, no one should EVER attempt to do any
maintenance or repair work on their WHEEGO electric drive system, including the
battery pack, unless they have had special training or are authorized by WHEEGO to do so.
• Please read, understand and abide by the above safety precautions for years of safe
operation and enjoyment of your WHEEGO.
C. CAUTIONS, WARNINGS AND NOTES
Throughout this Owner’s Manual you will find the words WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE.
These serve as reminders that special attention is required.
WARNING - indicates a direct hazard which could result in an accident causing bodily injury.
CAUTION - identifies something that could result in damage to your vehicle.
NOTE - marks information to make procedures easier to understand.