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METRO ELECTRIC TRUCK USER MANUAL

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for METRO Series

Page 1: ...METRO ELECTRIC TRUCK USER MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...ety and precautionary notes you are required to fully understand their meanings when reading this manual Safety wording and symbols The following symbols and wording will appear in the manual they concern safety and precautionary notes you are required to fully understand their meanings when reading this manual WARNING symbol This indicates there are risks which will result in potential bodily har...

Page 3: ...oduction vehicle model number and serial number VIN can be found Engraved on the chassis located below the driver seat Motor Plate Motor plate can be found on the top side of the motor Fill the following information after purchase VIN __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ _ __ Vehicle model Motor serial number if any Ignition key number engrave on the key Purchased date ...

Page 4: ...after consumed alcohol and drugs The maximum speed of this vehicle is 85km hr Some vehicles are 45km hr Do not exceed the permitted maximum loading Ensure everyone in the vehicle has their safety belts buckled before starting the vehicle Do not turn steering wheel abruptly at slope or during high speed which might cause rollover Reduce vehicle speed on wet road surface or when turning corner Do no...

Page 5: ...out permission such as adding of lawn cutter blades tires enlarge frame etc Safe driving When no one looks after the vehicle must apply parking brake and take out the ignition key Electric electrocution from High voltage of the battery pack may kill a person Unless you receive professional training do not service the drive system and battery pack Do not carry a passenger unless you have at least t...

Page 6: ...erstand different symbol and warning labels before operating this vehicle Ventilation during battery charging Charging of batteries should be done at places with good ventilation failure to do so may result in battery explosion Ensure charging areas has sufficient ventilation Unload all the goods first before charging Always inspect the vehicle first before driving vehicle Before driving this vehi...

Page 7: ...he surface temperature of motor controller and battery pack will increase during operation Do not touch drive systems components and make sure inflammable materials are not in contact with these components Lithium batteries may cause explosion fire during accident However if the packaging of lithium batteries is not damage it should not release inflammable gas which results in explosion fire In ca...

Page 8: ...shop if more information is required Warning Strictly forbit washing the vehicle during charging Warning Liquid chemical leak from the batteries are highly corrosive Avoid leaked liquid chemical to come in contact with skin and eyes ...

Page 9: ... electrical components and printed circuit board Do not splash liquid water on these electrical components 1 Lighting control switch 2 Wiper liquid control switch 3 Radio control switch 4 Instrument cluster 5 Storage area 6 Side air outlet 7 12 V electric plug 8 Cup holder 9 Air conditioning control panel 10 Gear selection 11 Hazard lights switch 12 Ignition key 13 Steering column same for right h...

Page 10: ...ohibited First unplug the plug then start the car Keyless start vehicle Make sure that the gear is in the N gear pull up the handbrake press the one key start switch the display will light up and all electrical equipment can be used Rotate the gear switch to select the gear Release the handbrake and push the accelerator pedal to start the vehicle Warning When not in use always keep the one key sta...

Page 11: ...ight up Head lamp or Dipped lamp Fog lamp will only operate when the ignition key is turned on To select the fog lamp move the turning knob to position 3 Light switch off Front fog lamp switch on front and rear fog lamp Front and rear fog lamp switch on front and rear fog lamp at the same time Flash lamp Left and right turn lamp Windscreen wipers For single wipe lightly push the control knob inwar...

Page 12: ...dicator Left turn indicator Right turn indicator Daytime running lights indicator Total mileage driven Current motor speed High voltage battery current voltage Current output current of high voltage battery Current highest single battery voltage Current lowest cell voltage Speedometer ...

Page 13: ...ke system fails brake indicator lamp will light up Check the following items if brake indicator lamp light up Item in Brake System Possible solutions Parking brake Release Parking Brake Brake fluid position Add brake fluid if it is too low Brake system Check if any crack and worn sign on the brake hose Do not operate the vehicle brake hose exhibits crack or worn sign Send the vehicle for services ...

Page 14: ...ure of brake pad hence makes braking less effective This might cause serious accident or fatal Do not continuously apply brake pedal Accelerator pedal Accelerator pedal is located on the right side of brake pedal Step down the accelerator pedal to increase speed Lift the foot from accelerator pedal and apply it on the brake pedal to reduce speed Warning Apply parking brake when leaving the vehicle...

Page 15: ...f liquid in the container refill water For places where temperature drops below 25 F 31 C anti freeze liquid for windscreen please take note this is different from anti freeze liquid in radiator should be added Warning If windscreen cleaning feature does not operate properly it can lead to accident collision out of control and rollover which might lead to serious injury or even fatal Remove fog Re...

Page 16: ...harger 4 1 KW DC DC converter 5 Starter battery 6 Air conditioner compressor 7 Air conditioner condenser 8 PDU High Voltage Distribution box HVDB 9 On board charger 10 Electrical box 11 Battery pack 1 12 Battery pack 2 13 Vehicle chassis 14 Orange coloured high voltage wire cable ...

Page 17: ...s use factory recommended charging cable as well as length Use of non recommended or extended cable may cause fire and damage the charger which might result in serious harm or fatal accident Warning When using electrical plug that are not conform to factory charging requirements care must be taken to ensure the charging cable has at least of 20A of current rating Warning Charging the batteries at ...

Page 18: ...icle Safe keep the charging gun First time charging or after vehicle not been used for a long time If the battery pack is at low SOC the temperature of battery may become low because internal regulator does not function Note When a vehicle has not been used for a long time it is better to pre heat the battery pack for 10hours before use Charging in this situation may be extended to 24 hours During...

Page 19: ... directly Connect the accessories to 12 V junction box Do not connect jump start cable to any batteries of the vehicle Always wear safety glasses when servicing and doing maintenance works Always wear protection mask and glove when working on connecting electrical components or batteries Use only insulated tools whenever working on the batteries bank Always maintain cleanliness and ensure no corro...

Page 20: ...does not provide adequate protection during accident Therefore driver and passenger must always wear safety belt during operation to minimize potential injuries Rear mirror There are two rear mirrors in the vehicle Adjustment of rear mirror is done manually Rear mirror can be folded during parking Side window The door has two lockable slots to open or close the side window Open window press the lo...

Page 21: ...belt is not suitable for children Driver and passenger must wear safety belt and ensure they are safe Pregnant ladies should wear the safety belt on the laps and ensure safety belts are not tie to the stomach Proper way of using safety belt The safety belt is 3 point diagonal type Ensure proper way of using safety belt 1 Safety belt should be tight across the body Avoid wearing bulky clothing e g ...

Page 22: ...peration Press button 2 first then power switch 6 Cooling operation Press power switch button 6 select button 1 for cooling press button 3 to set cooling temperature Press button 4 or 5 to adjust temperature setting Stop cooling operation Press button 1 first then power switch 6 Heating operation only heating air condition Rotate button 1 adjust wind speed Rotate button 2 adjust wind speed Stop he...

Page 23: ...ashboard 3 Both left turn and right turn signal will brink at the same time 4 To switch off hazard lamp press button 1 upward Horn Push the edge of the left control rod lightly or middle of the wheel Warning Ensure horn works properly otherwise it may result in accident or collision with other vehicles Audio system optional Customer may request to install audio system such as radio MP3 blue tooth ...

Page 24: ...nection Wheel fasteners Ensure no loosen screw and bolts Procedures on driving 1 Disconnect charging cable 2 Wear safety belt when seated on the driver seat Ensure passenger buckle the safety belt 3 Adjust rear mirror if necessary 4 Turn ignition key clockwise 5 Step on brake pedal 6 Release parking brake set the gear selector to N 7 Select turn signal left or right if necessary 8 Check surroundin...

Page 25: ...esult in out of control accident and rollover It must be driven in exceptionally low speed Must always pay attention to the following precautionary notes 1 Do not operate on extreme slippery surface 2 Drive the vehicle very slowly 3 Do not overspeed do not do abrupt turning 4 Do not apply hard brake while driving on slipper surface Parking 1 Apply brake 2 Park the vehicle in area with good air ven...

Page 26: ...ct the main supply Otherwise it could damage electrical components accessories Warning Before performing any maintenance on electrical system first must disconnect the main supply then all other electrical accessories then the negative terminal of the 12 V auxiliary battery finally the negative terminal of main battery pack Regular maintenance will ensure the safety performance of the vehicle as w...

Page 27: ... lose it effectiveness Warning Use only DOT4 Brake Fluid Changing of brake fluid should be done at least once every two years or when the fluid level is lower than Min level 1 Park the vehicle on a flat surface open the front cover the brake fluid container is located on the driver side 2 Check the level of fluid it should be between Max and Min 3 Add brake fluid If the fluid level is below Min Br...

Page 28: ...ay Warning Before performing any maintenance on electrical system first must disconnect the main supply then all other electrical accessories then the negative terminal of the 12 V auxiliary battery finally the negative terminal of main battery pack If encounter electric system failure that is not related to battery it could be solved by changing fuse or relay Open the fuse box to access to fuse a...

Page 29: ...15 Nm Dismantling of wheel Attention place the jack outside the designated area may damage the chassis integrity Warning 1 Park the vehicle on a flat solid ground 2 Ensure to pull up the parking brake 3 Turn ignition key to OFF and remove ignition key 4 Place the jack between the front and rear wheel as shown 5 Remove the bolts from wheel rim 6 Remove the wheel Installation of wheel Warning Instal...

Page 30: ...head lamp To install head lamp insert the lamp and secure it on the three locating pins as shown in 4 Install lamp cover Replacing front rear turning signal and brake light Use TORX T30 screw driver to remove 3 screws as shown in 5 Rear lamp Once the attachment on the rear end is removed lamp can be removed and replaced by hand Rear plate lamp Use a TORX T20 screw drive to open two screws Rear pla...

Page 31: ...l time Setting up of batteries Attention Keep all metals include cable tongue of safety belt etc away from battery before setting up of batteries pack to prevent electric short circuit Checking and maintenance of battery pack Check battery box to ensure it has good insulation property no sign of damage on battery terminals Warning If battery terminals are damaged or corroded clean or replace them ...

Page 32: ... visor Windscreen window and visor should be cleaned regularly Storage of vehicle If the vehicle has not been used for more than 10 days follow the following storage methods 1 Clean the vehicle regularly 2 Clean batteries 3 Observe batteries storage procedures 4 Ensure the storage area are well ventilated 5 Lock the vehicle 6 Ensure tire pressure compliance to the standard 7 Ensure the vehicle not...

Page 33: ...ed power peak power 10 kW 24 kW Maximum speed km hr 85 Battery voltage 86 4V Battery capacity 300 AH Passengers driver passenger 2 Steering type Steering wheel Axle distance mm 1800 Tire specification 175 65 R14 Front axle distance mm 1095 Axle load kg front rear 765 985 Front suspension rear suspension kg 1125 985 Axles 2 Spring leaf front rear 1 Number of tires 4 Approach angle departure angle 1...

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Page 35: ...connection Yellow wire connected to H CAN high Green wire connects to L CAN low 2 Find the CAN bus under the copilot net pocket 3 Connection line 4 USB port connected to computer 5 Double click to open the software select parameters click OK and start CAN ...

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