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Summary of Contents for Hummer H3 2015
- Page 1 2015 Owner’s Manual HUMMER H3 Electric Golf Cart (eGC) This Manual is effective as of May 1, 2014...
- Page 2 Copyright 2009-2014 American Custom Golf Cars, Inc. American Custom Golf Cars, Inc., ACG and California Roadster Are registered trademarks of American Custom Golf Cars, Inc. HUMMER and H3 Are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. HUMMER H3 Is Officially Licensed Product by GM Page 2 Copyright ©...
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Page 3: Notice
Notice The American Custom Golf Cars, Inc., herein known as ACG, Limited Warranty for owners of the ACG HUMMER H3 is included with this manual. No other warranties, expressed or implied, are contained herein. ACG and your authorized representative checked this vehicle before it was delivered to you. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Notice………………………………………………………………………………… Table of Contents…………………………………………………………………… Foreword…………………………………………………………………………….. Introduction……………………………………………………………………………. ABOUT THIS MANUAL……………………………………………………………… Insurance Notice……………………………………………………………………… Warranty Registration………………………………………………………………… General Warnings…………………………………………………………………….. SAFE OWNERSHIP OF ACG eGC…………………………………………………. Cautions, Warnings and Notes……………………………………………………..… 11 Controls and Indicators…………………………………………………………..……. 12 Switch……………………………………………………..…….………..12 Forward-Neutral-Reverse Switch……………………………………..….….… 13 Accelerator Pedal……………………………………………..……………….. 14 Brake Pedal…………………………………………………………..…………... -
Page 5: Foreword
Foreword ACG HUMMER H3 Thank you for choosing the for your golf and community transportation needs. American Custom Golf Cars, Inc. would like to welcome you to the new revolution in the Custom Golf Cart Industry. Please protect your investment to make sure that your California Roadster will provide you with years of reliable performance. -
Page 6: Introduction
Maintenance schedules and general care instructions are included in the Operation and Maintenance section. This manual is applicable only to the following ACG models: 2015 ACG HUMMER H3 eGC If any questions arise after reading the manual, please contact ACG Customer Service at: (909) 597-2885. -
Page 7: Insurance Notice
Warranty Registration The separate “Warranty” document includes a “Warranty Registration Card”. ACG HUMMER H3 Your new (Electric Golf Cart) comes with a: One (1) Year Limited Warranty. ACG HUMMER H3 The Warranty begins from the date that the is purchased from an approved Dealer or Distributor of American Custom Golf Cars, Inc. -
Page 8: General Warnings
General Warnings 1. This “Owner’s Manual” should be read completely before attempting to drive or service the vehicle. Failure to follow the instructions in this manual could result in property damage, severe personal injury, or death. 2. When charging the vehicle, be sure that the key switch is in the “OFF” position. If the key is left in the “ON“... - Page 9 WARNING! 1. If renting or loaning the vehicle, make sure that the driver is familiar with all controls and operating procedures before allowing the vehicle to be driven. 2. Any modification or change to the vehicle that affects the stability or handling of the vehicle, or increases maximum vehicle speed beyond factory specifications, could result in severe personal injury or death.
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Page 10: Safe Ownership Of Acg
SAFE OWNERSHIP OF ACG ELECTRIC VEHICLES ACG pure battery electric vehicles are different from vehicles you might be accustomed to owning. Special precautions should be followed when owning and operating an ACG vehicle. Please read this “Owner’s Manual” and pay particular attention to the “Cautions” and “Warnings”... -
Page 11: Notes
• The voltage in an ACG vehicle battery pack (the battery pack is what you charge and provides the “fuel” to the ACG’s electric drive system) is 48 Volt DC and is sufficient to cause death by electric shock - electrocution. For this reason, ACG owners should never attempt to do any maintenance or repair work on their ACG vehicle’s electric drive system, including the battery pack, unless they have had special training. -
Page 12: Controls And Indicators
Controls and Indicators Key Switch The “Key Switch” is mounted on the central dash just under the Display Panel. It has two positions: 1. OFF position- There is no power to vehicle. ( Key is Vertical as shown in picture below 2. -
Page 13: Forward-Neutral-Reverse Switch
Forward – Neutral - Reverse Control Switch The “Forward-Neutral-Reverse Switch” is located on the seat support panel. There are three (3) distinct positions: Forward, Neutral and Reverse. 1.) FORWARD - To operate the vehicle in the forward direction, rotate the switch towards the passenger side of the vehicle. -
Page 14: Accelerator Pedal
Accelerator Pedal The “Accelerator Pedal” is the pedal on the right, with the word “GO” molded into it. The operation of the accelerator pedal differs from that of an Automobile. When the “Key Switch” is in the “ON” position, depressing the accelerator pedal will release the parking brake. -
Page 15: Brake Pedal
Brake Pedal The “Brake Pedal” is the large pedal on the left with the word “STOP” molded into it. To slow or stop the vehicle, release the “Accelerator Pedal” and then depress the brake pedal with your foot until the EGC has come to a complete stop or the vehicle has slowed to your desired speed. -
Page 16: Park Brake Pedal
Park Brake Pedal The “Park Brake Pedal” is the small raised portion in the upper left corner of the “Brake Pedal”. It has the word “PARK” molded into it. To set the park brake, depress the “Brake Pedal” firmly and tilt the park brake portion of the pedal forward with your foot. -
Page 17: Light Switch
Light Switch The “Light Switch” is located on the Dashboard to the left of the steering Column. It is a 2 position switch it is labeled with ISO symbol (icon). 1.) OFF - When the top portion of the switch “O” is depressed the lights are off. 2.) ON - When the bottom portion of the switch “I”... -
Page 18: Turn Signal Lever Switch
Turn Signal Lever Switch The Turn Signals are activated by Lever Switch located on Left side of steering column below Steering Wheel. It is a 3 position switch. 1.) RIGHT - When the Lever is pushed UP ( ) – the Right Lights Flash. Clockwise 2.) OFF - When the Lever is Horizontal, the Turn Signal lights are “OFF”. -
Page 19: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers The Hazard Warning Flasher Switch activates both Turn Signals to provide “Hazard Warning” by flashing both Right and Left as well as Front and Rear Turn Signals at the same time. The “Hazard” function is activated by Pull Switch located on Left side of steering column below Steering Wheel. -
Page 20: Display Panel
Display Panel LCD display has following unctions: ACG HUMMER H3 • Battery State of Charge (SoC) shown on bar graph at right of the screen and as percent % at top of the bar graph (shown above as 88%) •... - Page 21 Display Screen – Other Functions Main Screen Main screen will display Direction, Speed and Battery Charge Level, it also displays Trip and Odometer (total miles) mileage traveled. If the low water battery symbol appears please check the water level in all batteries. To clear the low water battery symbol push upper arrow button 2 times;...
- Page 22 Screen VEHICLE STATUS MONITOR Section A Battery shows Battery Nominal Voltage Trac Drive Status shows current status Section B Cont. Temp. (Controller Temperature) 2. Motor Volts 3. Motor Amps 4. Motor RPM (Rotations Per Minute) 5. Motor Torque in Percent (%) These values will change as soon as you start driving the vehicle.
- Page 23 Screen VEHICLE INPUTS MONITOR on this screen all switch and input signal conditions are displayed: Forward Reverse Seat Drv Select 1 Drv Select 2 Hand Brake Foot Brake Inch FWD sw Inch REV sw Note: Drive profile #2 (Drv Select 2) is only used for testing Purpose to see the Range of motor on the controller.
- Page 24 Screen TIME TO DISTANCE This screen displays the acceleration of the vehicle from 0-1000 feet and will automatically record the performance of the vehicle. It also displays the number of hours the vehicle was driven. [8 ] To proceed to a 4 Screen push center arrow button once.
- Page 25 Screen FAULT LOG Log of all faults that have ever possibly occurred on the vehicle. The first 8 of the faults on the screen are fault checks which are created at the time the vehicle is the first programmed. button Any fault after that might be relevant.
- Page 26 Note: You will see a sequence fault if not started in neutral this code will clear as soon as you put the car in neutral. The vehicle will possibly give you a cut back code. When the vehicle gets low on power it will automatically cut back, this is a safety precaution to protect the motor and controller.
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Page 27: Glove Box
Glove Box ACG HUMMER H3 is equipped with glove box on the passenger side of the dashboard. Front Trunk Release ACG HUMMER H3 The “Front Trunk Release Lever” on the is located inside the passenger side glove box at the center of the top of the glove box. -
Page 28: Accessory Outlet
Accessory Outlet The accessory outlet is located on the dash. This outlet will accept a standard automotive 12-volt accessory outlet and is only intended for moderately powered accessories, such as a cellular phone, Lap top computer, etc. It is not intended to operate large current items, such as cigarette lighters. The accessory outlet is fused at 15 Amperes with fuse “F2”. -
Page 29: Safety Belts
Safety Belts Your ACG vehicle is equipped with “Safety Belts” for both driver and passenger. Research has shown that safety belts save lives. Safety belts can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a single vehicle accident. Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the vehicle. - Page 30 Proper Use of Lap Belt Enter the vehicle and sit back. Grasp the safety belt buckle and slide the buckle up the webbing as far as necessary to make the belt go around your lap. When the safety belt is long enough to fit, insert the buckle into the latch until you hear a click.
- Page 31 SEAT BELTS AND PREGNANT WOMEN We recommend that pregnant women use seat belts throughout their pregnancy. Keeping the mother safe is the best way to keep the baby safe. Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible.
- Page 32 Child Restraint Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all times - babies and children, too. Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it.
- Page 33 Infants and Child Restraints Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward-facing in the vehicle until they are at least one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg). Two types of child restraints can be used rearward-facing: infant carriers and “convertible”...
- Page 34 Children too large for booster seats Children who are large enough to wear the lap belt comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend over the front of the seat when their back is against the seat back, should use the lap belt. •...
- Page 35 Transporting Pets Pets should be restrained in a pet harness, or in a pet carrier that is secured by seat belt. Optional Accessories CAUTION! Use only ACG approved rear accessories. Others may cause damage to the vehicle, and will void warranty. WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its road worthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in...
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Page 36: Tires & Wheels
Tires & Wheels Tires Proper tire inflation pressure is essential to the safe and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Tire inflation pressures are provided on your vehicle’s “Tire Information Label” (See page 38, Figure Four (4) primary areas are affected by improper tire pressure: 1. - Page 37 WARNING! Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause accidents. • Under inflation increases tire flexing and can result in tire failure. • Over inflation reduces a tire’s ability to cushion shock. Objects on the road and chuck holes can cause damage that can result in tire failure. •...
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Page 38: Tires
WARNING! • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that specified for your vehicle. • Some combinations of unapproved tires and wheels may change suspension dimensions and performance characteristics, resulting in changes to steering, handling, and braking of your vehicle. This can cause unpredictable handling and stress to steering and suspension components. -
Page 39: Tire Changing And Jacking Points
Do not use the rear Trailer Hitch Adapter indicated by as lifting point ! However it can be used as Tie-Down point during transport see page 59 for details. ACG HUMMER H3 chassis ( body removed CAUTION! Jacking at any location other than the proper jacking points may cause major vehicle body damage. -
Page 40: Brakes
Brakes ACG HUMMER H3 has Front Disc Brakes which are self adjusting. Brake Fluid Level The Brake Fluid Reservoir is located under the hood, at the Front to the side of the hood latch mechanism. The fluid level of your brake system is a very important safety component. It should... -
Page 41: Pre-Operation And Daily Safety Checklist
Pre-Operation and Daily Safety Checklist ACG HUMMER H3 Every is thoroughly inspected and adjusted at the factory and again re-inspected by your ACG Dealer before it arrives at your door. ACG HUMMER H3 However, upon receiving your new you should take time to become familiar with its controls and operation. -
Page 42: Performance Inspection
Performance Inspection After you have familiarized yourself with the operation of all the controls of the HUMMER H3 and have read and understood the driving instructions, take the vehicle for a test drive. Use the following checklist as a guide to inspect the vehicle and check daily for proper operation. -
Page 43: Driving Instructions
Driving Instructions WARNING! No person should be allowed to operate the vehicle without being instructed in the proper use and operation of the vehicle’s controls. Each first time driver should be accompanied by an experienced driver on a test drive before being allowed to operate the vehicle alone. 1. - Page 44 18. Drive slowly through turns to avoid overturning the vehicle. 19. Use brakes to reduce speeds when coasting downhill. NOTE: ACG HUMMER H3 is not specially equipped for handicapped persons. Page 44 Copyright © 2009-2014 American Custom Golf Cars, Inc.
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Page 45: Starting The Vehicle
Starting the Vehicle 1. Study and understand controls. 2. Make sure everyone is seated with all parts of their body inside the vehicle. 3. Make sure everyone’s “Seat Belts” are properly fastened. 4. Make sure front wheels are turned in the desired travel direction. 5. -
Page 46: Batteries
Batteries Your vehicle is operated as a 48-volt unit with six (6) 8-Volt batteries. The batteries are Trojan® T-875 deep-cycle batteries, specially designed and produced for use in an electric vehicle. If the batteries need to be replaced at any time for any reason, do not use automotive batteries. -
Page 47: Battery Inspection & Maintenance
Battery Inspection & Maintenance Inspection There are many tools that may help in properly caring for and maintaining batteries. Below is a list of basic items that ACG & Trojan recommends for this task: Recommended Equipment: Wrench Post Cleaner Distilled Water Baking Soda Voltmeter Vaseline... - Page 48 CAUTION! If battery wire terminals are damaged or corroded, they should be replaced or cleaned as necessary. Failure to do so may cause them to overheat during operation. 4. Tighten all wiring connections to the proper specification (see below). Make certain there is good contact with the terminals.
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Page 49: Cleaning
Cleaning Batteries seem to attract dust, dirt, and grime. Keeping them clean will help one spot trouble signs if they appear and avoid problems associated with grime. 1. Check that all vent caps are tightly in place. 2. Clean the battery top with a cloth or brush and a solution of baking soda and water. -
Page 50: Watering
WATERING (FLOODED BATTERIES ONLY) Flooded batteries need water. More importantly, watering must be done at the right time and in the right amount or else the battery's performance and longevity suffers. Water should always be added after fully charging the battery. Prior to charging, there should be enough water to cover the plates. - Page 51 Step by step watering procedure: 1. Open the vent caps and look inside the fill wells. 2. Check electrolyte level; the minimum level is at the top of the plates. 3. If necessary add just enough water to cover the plates at this time.
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Page 52: Charging Batteries
Charging Batteries CAUTION! Be sure that the “Key Switch” is in the “OFF” position prior to charging. 1. Your vehicle is equipped with an on board charger. To begin charging the batteries, insert a UL approved 3 prong extension cord into any 110volt outlet and plug the other end into the charging cord receptacle located below the “Forward –... -
Page 53: Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement CAUTION! If the batteries are replaced, make sure they are the exact type and make originally supplied with the vehicle. Failure to follow this caution can result in damage to the vehicle’s electrical system. CAUTION! Each vehicle is programmed at the factory for a particular battery type. Switching battery types can only be done by ACG certified technician. - Page 54 Additional Battery Service Warnings & Cautions WARNING! Always wear safety glasses or approved eye protection when servicing the vehicle. Wear a full-face shield and gloves when working with or around batteries and electrical connectors. Always use insulated tools when working with or near batteries. ...
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Page 55: Periodic Maintenance
Periodic Maintenance DAILY TASKS 1. Charge Batteries fully before first use of vehicle. 2. Check battery terminals for tight connections. 3. Visually inspect the tires for wear, damage, and proper inflation. 4. Check for proper operation of parking brake. 5. Check seat belts for proper operation. Page 55 Copyright ©... -
Page 56: Monthly Tasks
Periodic Maintenance MONTHLY TASKS 1. Check all six (8 Volt) Flooded batteries for proper water level. Use only Distilled Water for addition. (Not necessary if vehicle is equipped with Sealed or maintenance free Gel batteries). 2. Check battery terminals for tight connections. 3. -
Page 57: Cleaning
CARE AND CLEANING Cleaning the Windshield Please be extremely careful when cleaning the Windshield on your ACG HUMMER H3 as it is made from acrylic plastic. ACG recommends using Windshield Washer Fluid to remove normal dust and dirt. A liquid household glass cleaner can also be used. - Page 58 Cleaning the Seats To clean the seats of your ACG vehicle, use water or mild liquid detergent. Rubbing seats with warm water and a clean, damp cloth will also remove dirt. Substances such as tar, asphalt, and other soils will stain if not removed quickly. Use a clean cloth and solvent type vinyl cleaner and then wash the area thoroughly with a damp cloth and mild liquid detergent.
- Page 59 Transport or Towing Transporting Your Vehicle The best way to transport your vehicle is in an enclosed trailer. If it is necessary to transport your vehicle on an open trailer, follow these guidelines: 1. Never transport your vehicle while the vehicle is facing rearward on the trailer. 2.
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Page 60: Specifications
Specifications Overall Length 124 Inches Overall Width 51 Inches Height to top of Windshield 55 Inches Wheelbase 78 Inches Ground Clearance 7.2 Inches Weight (standard golf cart no batteries) 541 lb. Weight (Curb, with Batteries) 1,200 lb. Weight (GVWR) 1,800 lb. Front Wheels 15”x7.5”... - Page 61 ACG HUMMER H3 2015 electric Golf Cart Manufactured by: American Custom Golf Cars, Inc. (ACG) 15740 El Prado Rd. Chino, CA 91710 USA (909) 597-2885 (909) 597-7183 fax www.acgcars.us ACG logo is registered trademark of American Custom Golf Cars, Inc.
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