FOREWORD This user manual explains on safety, road assistance and first responders operations with related information including warnings, cautions that needs to be followed while providing support and assistance to occupants. This is an electric vehicle powered by battery pack. Improper and wrong operations / techniques / procedures while providing support may cause serious personal injury or result in death.
All information, illustrations and specifications in this ‘Manual’ were in effect at the time of printing. Mahindra Reva Electric Vehicles Ltd. in the course of product development reserves the right to discontinue or change / modify information /specifications or design at any time without notice, without any liability &...
CONTENTS 1.0 Foreword................. 2.0 Important information............3.0 About Mahindra Reva Electric Vehicle........4.0 Vehicle identification number..........5.0 Vehicle specification............... 6.0 High voltage components identification and location.... 7.0 Emergency response steps............. 8.0 Identifying of high voltage system status........ 9.0 Vehicle battery disconnect............
3.0 ABOUT MAHINDRA REVA ELECTRIC VEHICLE This is an electric vehicle that is powered by high voltage battery pack. It has two type of battery used for its operation. Car has 72V electric system with battery that powers drive system and other is a 12 volts auxiliary battery that powers 12Volt accessories and other control units.
4.0 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER LOCATION OF VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER PLATE: The VIN plate is located under the front hood. Open hood, and the cover to see vehicle identification plate is riveted on chassis strut cross member and it is a 17 digit alpha numeric number. VIN punch VIN plate eg.
6.0 HIGH VOLTAGE COMPONENTS IDENTIFICATION AND LOCATION Over view: 1. Fast charge port 17 18 2. Fast charge port contactor 3. Charger input - 220V AC 4. Charge port 5. Charge port harness 6. Charger 7. Charger - 72V output 8.
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Vehicle status on infotainment screen Idle mode Drive mode Regenerative mode COMPONENTS LOCATION AND LAYOUT COMPONENT LOCATION FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION Plug socket for charging vehicle battery Near rear hatch lock with 220V15A AC input. On the rear bumper & next Plug socket for Fast charging vehicle battery to rear number plate with 200A DC input.
7.0 EMERGENCY RESPONSE STEPS ACCIDENTS: The vehicle 72V battery is of Li-ion type and has solvents as electrolyte. In the event of fire or any high impact accident damaging battery / battery compartment, first responder is advised to check vehicle for extent of damage, damages to 72V DC system.
The battery compartment, rear tub houses major electronic and electrical components. For any emergency access, do check reference page to identify parts and observe high voltage symbol to take appropriate precaution while working on the system. If it is necessary to touch any of these high voltage systems, do wear appropriate personal protective equipments to isolate and shut off the high voltage system.
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ii) Charging: EVSE CHARGE LIGHT (Green) EVSE 72V charge system active Fast charge port Close charge port lid 230V AC power supply system active If yes, turn off the switch, pull out the plug from the socket to cut off the 230 volts power supply. And then pull out the charge cable from the vehicle.
9.0 VEHICLE BATTERY DISCONNECT In the event of requirement to disconnect the 72 volts battery system, below procedure has to be followed. Data port Unlock (anti-clockwise) Screw to open cover VEHICLE DISCONNECT BUTTON Battery disconnect: In the event of any requirement, if first responder or user wants to deactivate the vehicle, same can be done by pressing the ‘Battery Disconnect Button’...
10.0 OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES A) Check if the vehicle door operations are working fine, lower the door window glasses using power window switch & using key fob or button on climate control open the rear hatch. Key fob Power window switch Hatch release B) Turn off the start stop button (SSB)- Check the status LED on the switch and if in ‘Green’...
13.0 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENTS AND INSULATED TOOLS Always while performing any inspection, wear appropriate personal protective equipments before accessing and working on car. Do not use damaged equipments at all instances to prevent personal injury. Always inspect personal protective equipments periodically for deterioration and damages before use. Insulated gloves (1000V) Head gear Mask...
14.0 ACCESSING OCCUPANTS AND RESCUE (Emergency response) CENTRAL DOOR LOCK TO UNLOCK : Door unlock To unlock using key fob, press the ‘Door unlock’ button once and both the doors gets unlocked. In the event of not unlocking and central door Hatch locking is inoperative, use general tools to open the doors and in release...
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IN EMERGENCY: 1. Remove the window glass if not lowered. 2. Open the doors. 3. Adjust the front seats for easy access by sliding and reclining as shown below. I. TO ACCESS THE FRONT SEAT FROM REAR For accessing & adjusting the front seating position in the event of evacuation either the recliner lever or tab can be used.
15.0 PROCESS FOR SHUTTING DOWN HIGH VOLTAGE SYSTEM For shutting down the high voltage systems in the vehicle, first evaluate the extent of damage. Turning off the key switch, isolate battery positive, insulating it will cuts off power supply to other components and systems.
16.0 HANDLING DAMAGED CAR AT ACCIDENT LOCATION Always the car should be approached with caution while inspecting for level of damage. Evaluate for ectent of damage (location and severity of damage, airbag deplyment etc.). The high voltage should be accessed with appropriate presonal protective equipments with proper identification of components as per illustration in given in page.
17.0 AIRBAG ACCESS, DEPLOYMENT AND DISMANTLING (emergency response) Follow the airbag supplementary restraint system (SRS) deployment procedure before accessing and dismantling process. This procedure is applicable for driver airbag (DAB), passenger airbag (PAB) and seat belt pre-tensioners (front left and right). 1.
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Deployment of Airbags/Pre-tensioners The airbag and pretensioner deployment shall be conducted only by trained personnel. Recommended Procedure for Deployment of Airbags/Pre-tensioners within the Vehicle: Note: • The airbags must be deployed completely prior to emergency access (if required) and disposal. •...
18.0 ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE BREAKDOWN VEHICLE RECOVERY (TOWING) RECOMMENDED VEHICLE RECOVERY PROCEDURE IN THE EVENT OF BREAKDOWN In emergency for breakdown of the vehicle, it is advised to follow the below types and adopt suitable one to recover vehicle to the nearest service center. Normally break down vehicle can be recovered by below 3 types that are illustrated and explained that are safe.
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Monday to Saturday 08.00 to 18.00 (GMT) Once the vehicle has been taken to a Mahindra authorised workshop, it is then owners responsibility to instruct the repairer to make any repairs required. The coverage applies for breakdowns occurring in Great Britain only.
19.0 CHANGING A FLAT TYRE Step 1: Use wheel spanner from tool kit purchased to remove the wheel. Step 2: Provide stopper to the wheel parallel to flat tyre before Jacking up the vehicle for changing the wheel. Step 3: Place the jack, align the jack to jack mounting location beneath the car. CAUTION The car can roll of the jack and seriously injuring anyone underneath.
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Step 5: Once aligned to the jack point, turn the end bracket clockwise until the top of the jack contacts the jack point. Make sure the jack point tab is resting in the jack notch. Use the jack rod to raise the vehicle until the flat tyre is just off the ground.
20.0 CAUTION NOTE If the vehicle needs to be kept / stored unattended, ensure to put the below caution note on the breakdown vehicle. FOLD HERE DANGER: HIGH VOLTAGE REPAIR IS UNDER PROGRESS DO NOT TOUCH Sign: ......... Print this page and put it on the vehicle roof while carrying out the service Note:...
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For Feed back and assistance contact: Mahindra Reva Electric Vehicles Ltd. Add: # 2, Road No 3, Bommasandra phase IV, Industrial Area, Jigani Link Road, B’lore - 560099 e-mail: customercare@mahindrareva.com...