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T T U U K K T T U U K K
F F A A C C T T O O R R Y Y
E-TUK LIMO
USER MANUAL &
MAINTENANCE GUIDE
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  • Page 1 T T U U K K T T U U K K F F A A C C T T O O R R Y Y E-TUK LIMO USER MANUAL & MAINTENANCE GUIDE Keep this booklet with your vehicle...
  • Page 2 Congratulations on purchasing your e-Tuk! You probably cannot wait to start driving. But, before you get started, read this manual carefully. We have put together this booklet so you can take full advantage of the capabilities of the vehicle. For your safety and the safety of your passengers, please read the instructions carefully.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    QUICK START GUIDE Dashboard charging LED GETIING FAMILIAR ELECTRICS Dashboard & handlebars The Fusebox Controls 12V Battery FLUIDS Maximum load Safety TROUBLESHOOTING It’s not working! DRIVING CONDITIONS Temperatures BDI error messages Tips to extend your range VEHICLE INFO BATTERY INFORMATION MAINTENACE SCHEDULE Battery health YOUR ETUK’S DNA...

  • Page 4: Quick Start Guide

    QUICK START GUIDE Unplug Direction switch Ignition Make sure the vehicle is not Put the direction switch in Turn the key clockwise. being charged, the e-Tuk neutral N , and make sure should not be able to drive the throttle is not engaged. while you are charging.
  • Page 5 Display turns on Parking brake Put in The display will switch on Make sure the park brake is Put the direction switch in D and you will hear two *clicks*, released. The e-Tuk will not to drive forwards and R to drive when it is engaged.

  • Page 6: Getiing Familiar

    GETIING FAMILIAR Dashboard & handlebars kmph A Signal light B Driving lights on/off C Main beam / dip beam D Directions left / right E Horn...
  • Page 7 1 Windscreen washer 2 Windscreen wiper 3 Taxi sign light 4 Windscreen washer fluid 5 Tell-tales display 6 Speedo- & Odometer 7 Battery Display Indicator 80 90 8 Charger LED kmph 2036 9 Key switch 2036 10 Throttle 11 Direction Switch 12 Hazard light switch 13 Outlet 12volt *2011 model.

  • Page 8: Controls

    GETTING FAMILIAR Controls By pressing the brake pedal by your right foot you can apply mechanical stopping force on all three tyres and the motor. Braking can also be done by only the motor. You can slow down and stop without using the brake pedal too much.

  • Page 9: Bdi

    This is the Battery Display Indicator (BDI). It shows you the battery level and up to date driving information. The number of bars on the display is an estimation of the battery level, not an exact calculation. The display alternates between 4 values: Ub, r, A and H. You can use the display button to select the a parameter if it does not scroll autamatically amount volts...

  • Page 10: Maximum Load

    Please be aware that your eTuks driving behaviour and range change when driving around with more passengers or higher loads. e-Tuk Classico • Driver plus passenger seats for 3 adults e-Tuk Limo • Driver plus passenger seats for 4 adults • or 3 adults & 3 children • or 6 children e-Tuk Cargo •...

  • Page 11: Safety

    Safety Please note there is a emergency switch located left of the driver seat. Pressing it will disable all electrical systems and will make the e-Tuk shut down immediately. Keep in mind that this will not stop the vehicle. You will still have to use the manual brake for that. This Vehicle Identification Number Plate can be found above the brake pedal.

  • Page 12: Driving Conditions

    DRIVING CONDITIONS Temperatures Weather conditions may have affect on performance and vehicle range. High temperatures (35+ °C) combined with high payloads may cause the motor and controller to get very warm. Drive calmly and at a steady pace and give the motor time to cool down every now and again. Very cold weather may reduce the range of your vehicle slightly, as cold batteries hold less energy.

  • Page 13: Tips To Extend Your Range

    Tips to extend your range takes you Take a break every once in a while. Your battery pack is just like the human body. You can go further if you rest every now and then. Give further the battery some time to recover. Properly inflated tires reduce road friction.

  • Page 14: Battery Information

    BATTERY INFORMATION Battery health Your eTuk’s battery is one of the major • Keep flames, sparks or metal objects away components of the vehicle. It gives you the from batteries (use insulated tools) energy to get wehere you need to go. If you •...
  • Page 15 • If the plates are exposed in discharged Storage batteries, add water to a level just above the lead plates • Batteries should be fully charged prior to and during storage Charging • Never store discharged batteries • Store batteries in a cool, dry place to •...

  • Page 16: Battery Specs

    BATTERY INFORMATION Battery specs Your e-Tuk has been fitted with 12 Lead-Acid Deep Cycle batteries. Each battery produces 6Volt and around 185Ah. The total battery pack gives your vehicle 72V to power the motor and electronics.
  • Page 17 Always use destilled or de-ionized wa- Watering the battery manually ter to refill the battery. • Make sure your vehicle is turned off • Make sure that your batteries are fully charged and cooled down • Remove the rubber mat and floorplate in Not enough the passenger compartment •...
  • Page 18 BATTERY INFORMATION Refilling the battery using the water filling system If your e-Tuk is fitted with with a de-ionizing unit you can a water filling system. This make your own pure water system lets you fills all batteries directly from the water from at once through a single hose.
  • Page 19 lower battery capacity and prolong battery Using the water gun life. Cooler temperatures will slow self- discharge. Therefore, operating batteries The de-Ionizing unit can be used directly at temperatures at or slightly below 25°C with battery watering guns. Connect the will optimize both performance and life.

  • Page 20: Charging Standard Charger

    CHARGING STANDARD CHARGER Standard charging sequence Turn off Parking brake Plug in Remove the key from the Apply the parking brake Insert the plug into your keylock. to make sure your vehicle home socket. does not roll away. The electrical plug that is needed to charge your e-Tuk can be found underneath the rear seats.

  • Page 21: Time To Charge

    Time to charge The Delta Q 72V @ 12Amp is standard equipment on every e-Tuk. You can find it underneath the rear bench. The charge your e-Tuk from 0 to 100% takes about 14 hours. That long? Yes, it takes a while to charge such a huge battery.

  • Page 22: The Charger Display

    CHARGING STANDARD CHARGER The Charger display The eTuk’s standard charger is located underneath the rear bench. It has a display on which you can check the progress of the charging sequence. Cutting off an unfinished charging sequence wil lower your battery lifetime. So, waiting for the 100% green light to turn on is the best thing to do.

  • Page 23: Dashboard Charging Led

    Dashboard charging LED If you do not need detailed charging information, but just want to know if the charging sequence is finished, you can easily check the charging LED on the dashboard. It is located next to the key switch. Green Constant: Fully charged...

  • Page 24: Electrics

    ELECTRICS The Fusebox e-Tuk contains several fuses. All of the 12V fuses are relay relay located in the fusebox underneath driver seat. front plug unswitched To reach the fusebox you will have to remove the taxi sign driver seat and the cover below it.
  • Page 25 When you are replacing fuses, only blade fuses with amps according 5 amp 5 amp 5 amp to the schedule below. In order to check if a fuse is broken, carefully remove it from the fusebox. If the 10 amp 5 amp 5 amp metal wire between the 2...

  • Page 26: 12V Battery

    ELECTRICS WARNING 12V Battery !NEVER CONNECT THE The 12V battery can be found underneath 12V BATTERY TO THE CHASSIS (B-)! the driver’s seat, in front of the fusebox. The battery should give at least 11Volt. When The 12Volt battery and the 72V battery have measuring the voltage, make sure the vehicle common ground.
  • Page 27 Changing front light bulbs If one of your lights is not working, first check if the wiring is properly connected and that the fuse is not broken. To replace the light bulb in the headlights, first remove the entire headlight assembly: •...

  • Page 28: Fluids

    FLUIDS Your e-Tuk uses different Differential oil Check the state of your differential oil every types of oil for different 3 years and replace if necessary. parts of the vehicle. Use about 750ml of 85W90 oil to fill the Regularly check the ground differential.
  • Page 29 Refill the washer reservoir Your windscreen washer can easily befilled with washer fluid. Best way to do it is to lift it out of its holder. This way the opening cap is easy to reach and you won’t spill a drop. PUSH...

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Changing tires Jacking Jack up the vehicle To change one of the rear tires, first jack only underneath the up your vehicle. Remove the screw of the rear suspension spring plastic wheel cover. Then, remove the 4 nuts or rear axle. that hold the wheel in place.
  • Page 31 Vibrating front wheel Towing Try to adjust the steering damper if your In case your vehicle needs to be towed, only front wheel is vibrating while driving. The use the towing ring at the front of the vehicle. steering damper is located on the right side Switch on the vehicle and press the red of the front fork underneath the front fender.

  • Page 32: It's Not Working

    TROUBLESHOOTING It’s not working! Check charger cable. Whenever it is plugged in the eTuk will not drive. Make sure that the red emergency button is not pressed. Rotate the botton clockwise to release. Do a re-run of the starting sequence. Check if the direction switch is in N Check the battery display for the battery level.
  • Page 33 It’s still not working! Check the battery display for errors, write them down and communicate them your service engineer. Er 49 Most common errors are shown on page 34 Lights, horn, display, wiper, washer do not work Display does not function Vehicle starts moving by itself Vehicle rear axle makes a lot of noise Battery does not charge...

  • Page 34: Bdi Error Messages

    TROUBLESHOOTING BDI error messages Error What does it mean? What happened? What do I do? Extreme overheating of the Heat sink temperature Prevent aggressive driving. controller. Vehicle will not reached +95°C. Allow the controller to cool drive. down. Battery indicates that it is Battery is almost empty.
  • Page 35 motor temperature motor temperature Check the 2 pin connection by sensor is not connected. The sensor is loose. the motor. vehicle will not drive. Encoder error. The encoder is loose. Check the 4 pin connection by the motor. The motor face is open. There was a short circuit in Check the wiring of the motor.

  • Page 36: Vehicle Info

    VEHICLE INFO Cargo & Cargo & Stretched Vendo Vendo XL Vehicle Driver comfort seat ● ● ● ● Passenger seats ● Cargo space (ltr) 2000 3000 Maximum payload (kg) Maximum speed (km/h) Range** (km) 70-80 60-70 70-80 60-70 EU vehicle category Battery Deep cycle Lead-Acid ●...
  • Page 37 Cargo & Cargo & Stretched Vendo Vendo XL Drive Motor type AC ● ● ● ● train Motor power (kW) Reverse speed (km/h) Controller type Curtis ● ● ● ● Size Size Length (mm) 2980 3980 2980 3980 Width (mm) 1410 1410 1410...

  • Page 38: Maintenace Schedule

    MAINTENACE SCHEDULE Proper maintenance important factor your vehicle. For normal performance and use of the vehicle, stick to this maintenance schedule. Mainenance done by Weekly or 200km Monthly or every 800km Yearly or every 12.500km Every 2 years or 25.000km Storing the vehicle Make sure your vehicle is stored indoors, in a dry environment.
  • Page 39 *The battery manufacturer recommends that batteries be checked once a month. Check the water level of the batteries monthly until you get a feel for how thirsty your batteries are. Also, check all battery pole connections for corrosion. Only fill batteries one hour after charging them. **The optimal tire pressure is 3bar / 44 psi.

  • Page 40: Your Etuk's Dna

    YOUR ETUK’S DNA Type Classico/Limo/Cargo/CargoXL/Vendo/VendoXL Color Licence plate nr. Installed Options Country Distributer stamp...
  • Page 41 SERVICE & MAINTENANCE HISTORY In this section we have reserved space for your servce and maintenance provider to keep track of service and repairs on your eTuk. Please keep in mind that your vehicle needs regular maintenance. Regular checks need to be done on your battey. You can find the maintenance schedule on page 38.

  • Page 42: Service & Maintenance History

    SERVICE & MAINTENANCE HISTORY Date Date Comments Comments Service stamp: Service stamp: Next service km/date Next service km/date Date Date Comments Comments Service stamp: Service stamp: Next service km/date Next service km/date...
  • Page 43 Date Date Comments Comments Service stamp: Service stamp: Next service km/date Next service km/date Date Date Comments Comments Service stamp: Service stamp: Next service km/date Next service km/date...
  • Page 44 SERVICE & MAINTENANCE HISTORY Date Date Comments Comments Service stamp: Service stamp: Next service km/date Next service km/date Date Date Comments Comments Service stamp: Service stamp: Next service km/date Next service km/date...
  • Page 45 Date Date Comments Comments Service stamp: Service stamp: Next service km/date Next service km/date Date Date Comments Comments Service stamp: Service stamp: Next service km/date Next service km/date...
  • Page 46 Notes...
  • Page 47 Notes...
  • Page 48 If you are having issues with you vehicle, please contact your local service provider. Before you do, please make sure you have read this manual carefully. If the manual does not give you an answer to your problem, please contact the following: Your local service provider:...
  • Page 49 T T U U K K T T U U K K F F A A C C T T O O R R Y Y www.tuktukfactory.com service@tuktukfactory.com...

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