Customer Information Dear Customer, Thank You and Congratulations on your decision to acquire and drive our Foton “New Energy” Zero Emissions vehicle. Your new vehicle is fully compliant with Australian Design Rules (ADR) and has been designed and built as an EV from the ground up by Beiqi Foton Motors, one of the World’s largest manufacturers of commercial vehicles, including Battery Electric and Hydrogen Fuel Cell vehicles.
Importance of Maintenance Manual This Manual is compiled to ensure that the latest available information is provided to FMD Customers, Authorised Dealerships and Service providers. Any significant changes to the Manual or its contents will be advised to our Dealerships and Service providers who will be your primary point of contact.
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Compulsory Running-in Maintenance Your Foton EV T5 Light Duty Electric Truck must be serviced at regular intervals as per the Service Schedule (P11-14) and by an Authorised Dealer or Service Agent. In addition the vehicle must receive Compulsory Maintenance at 3 months or 1,000km from purchase (whichever comes first).
Compulsory Maintenance Sheet Owner name: Address for communication: Phone: Model: Motor model: Manufacture number: Purchase date: Compulsory maintenance date: Km recorded: Dealer: Records of stipulated compulsory maintenance items l Replace: rear axle lubricant Inspection and adjustment: Battery level (except for maintenance-free battery) Free travel of brake pedal Rear suspension Grease at lubricating points...
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Compulsory Maintenance Sheet Owner name: Address for communication: Phone: Model: Motor model: Manufacture number: Purchase date: Compulsory maintenance date: Km recorded: Dealer: Records of stipulated compulsory maintenance items l Replace: rear axle lubricant Inspection and adjustment: Battery level (except for maintenance-free battery) Free travel of brake pedal Rear suspension Grease at lubricating points...
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Compulsory Maintenance Sheet Owner name: Address for communication: Phone: Model: Motor model: Manufacture number: Purchase date: Compulsory maintenance date: Km recorded: Dealer: Records of stipulated compulsory maintenance items l Replace: rear axle lubricant Inspection and adjustment: Battery level (except for maintenance-free battery) Free travel of brake pedal Rear suspension Grease at lubricating points...
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Requirements for periodic maintenance 1. Owners are reminded that it is a condition of your 3. The Foton Mobility Distribution Warranty does not Warranty that your Foton New Energy vehicle cover the costs of routine (periodic) maintenance is correctly serviced and maintained by a Foton service to your vehicle.
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*Symbol: in harsh environment, the maintenance schedule should be shortened. I: Inspection, cleaning, and repair or replacement as required. A: Adjustment. R: Replacement. T: Tightening to the specified torque. L: Lubrication. Readings of mileage or months should prevail Service Schedule EV Truck Australian Version Maintenance interval: in ‘000 Kilometres 10 20 90 100 Month/Maximum...
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Service Schedule EV Truck Australian Version Maintenance interval: in ‘000 Kilometres 10 20 90 100 Month/Maximum Inspection Item Clean motor surface Every 3 months Every 3 months Controller (fault analysis) Every 3 months Motor suspension mount bolts Power battery pack Every 3 months Every 3 months Battery capacity...
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Service Schedule EV Truck Australian Version Maintenance interval: in ‘000 Kilometres 90 100 Month/Maximum Inspection Item Park brake cable, system and function Every 3 months Function of park brake Every 3 months Every 3 months Stroke of park brake lever Every 3 months Wear and tear of ratchet mechanism Every 3 months...
Service Schedule EV Truck Australian Version Maintenance interval: in ‘000 Kilometres 10 20 90 100 Month/Maximum Inspection Item Every 12 months Inspect Cooling system Gear shifting device Every 12 months Rear Axle gear oil Every 12 months Radiator coolant (anti freeze glycol based) Every 24 months Power steering fluid Every 24 months...
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Repair and Maintenance Period under Extreme Driving Conditions Extreme driving conditions A: frequent shuttle for short distance B: travel on rough roads/terrain C: travel on the dusty road D: on salty or slippery road in...
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Periodic Maintenance Recordings Periodic Maintenance Recordings Periodic Maintenance Recordings Please check if the maintenance is being Please check if the maintenance is being Please check if the maintenance is being done according to the requirements) done according to the requirements) done according to the requirements) Date of periodic maintenance: DD / MM / YY...
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Periodic Maintenance Recordings Periodic Maintenance Recordings Periodic Maintenance Recordings Please check if the maintenance is being Please check if the maintenance is being Please check if the maintenance is being done according to the requirements) done according to the requirements) done according to the requirements) Date of periodic maintenance: DD / MM / YY...
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Periodic Maintenance Recordings Periodic Maintenance Recordings Periodic Maintenance Recordings Please check if the maintenance is being Please check if the maintenance is being Please check if the maintenance is being done according to the requirements) done according to the requirements) done according to the requirements) Date of periodic maintenance: DD / MM / YY...
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Periodic Maintenance Recordings Periodic Maintenance Recordings Periodic Maintenance Recordings Please check if the maintenance is being Please check if the maintenance is being Please check if the maintenance is being done according to the requirements) done according to the requirements) done according to the requirements) Date of periodic maintenance: DD / MM / YY...
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Periodic Maintenance Recordings Periodic Maintenance Recordings Periodic Maintenance Recordings Please check if the maintenance is being Please check if the maintenance is being Please check if the maintenance is being done according to the requirements) done according to the requirements) done according to the requirements) Date of periodic maintenance: DD / MM / YY...
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Periodic Maintenance Recordings Periodic Maintenance Recordings Periodic Maintenance Recordings Please check if the maintenance is being Please check if the maintenance is being Please check if the maintenance is being done according to the requirements) done according to the requirements) done according to the requirements) Date of periodic maintenance: DD / MM / YY...
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Periodic Maintenance Recordings Periodic Maintenance Recordings Periodic Maintenance Recordings Please check if the maintenance is being Please check if the maintenance is being Please check if the maintenance is being done according to the requirements) done according to the requirements) done according to the requirements) Date of periodic maintenance: DD / MM / YY...
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Periodic Maintenance Recordings Periodic Maintenance Recordings Periodic Maintenance Recordings Please check if the maintenance is being Please check if the maintenance is being Please check if the maintenance is being done according to the requirements) done according to the requirements) done according to the requirements) Date of periodic maintenance: DD / MM / YY...
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Periodic Maintenance Recordings Periodic Maintenance Recordings Periodic Maintenance Recordings Please check if the maintenance is being Please check if the maintenance is being Please check if the maintenance is being done according to the requirements) done according to the requirements) done according to the requirements) Date of periodic maintenance: DD / MM / YY...
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Periodic Maintenance Recordings Periodic Maintenance Recordings Periodic Maintenance Recordings Please check if the maintenance is being Please check if the maintenance is being Please check if the maintenance is being done according to the requirements) done according to the requirements) done according to the requirements) Date of periodic maintenance: DD / MM / YY...
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Periodic Maintenance Recordings Periodic Maintenance Recordings Periodic Maintenance Recordings Please check if the maintenance is being Please check if the maintenance is being Please check if the maintenance is being done according to the requirements) done according to the requirements) done according to the requirements) Date of periodic maintenance: DD / MM / YY...
Warranty Conditions 1. What is the new vehicle Warranty: 3. Approved Parts: Your Foton EV T5 light duty truck is covered for 5 Foton Mobility Distribution also warrants the Foton years or 200,000kms (whichever comes first). If during Motors Approved parts fitted to your vehicle during the the Warranty period any part or component of your period of the New Vehicle Warranty.
Vehicle Warranty Model Warranty Period Warranty Cover Foton EV T5 60 months / 200,000 km Completed vehicle unless otherwise specified herein The EIC system: 5 years/200,000 km Chassis: 5 years/200,000 km Explanation 1: Scope of Warranty 1. Basic Warranty policy covers every part of the specified vehicle other than any Special Items (as defined below) 2.
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Explanation 2: Special items 1. Glass. Any quality problems with the vehicles glassware, such as discoloration, optical distortion, air bubbles and delamination within the first 6 months or 10,000km, whichever comes first, and which are clearly caused by defects at the time of manufacture, will be covered under this warranty. 2.
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Explanation 3. Items not covered under Warranty • Wear and tear items: Brake shoes, Brake linings (burnt, worn out or damaged from normal use) • Consumables: Wiper blades, globes, Fuses, Filter elements, Grease nipples etc • Fuels, Lubricants, Grease, Coolant, Battery Electrolyte Non Genuine parts: Any parts retrofitted by a manufacturer/supplier other than Foton, or any non- genuine parts fitted during the warranty period that have not been supplied by Foton Mobility or its authorised agents.
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