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Club Car Villager LSV Owner's Manual

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Villager LSV Owner's Manual
Zero Emission, Electric Low Speed Vehicle
[Refer to back cover for applicable build code range]
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TO ALL APPLICABLE
THIS VEHICLE
CONFORMS
U.S.
SAFETY STANDARDS
FEDERAL MOTOR
EFFECT ON THE
VEHICLE
IN
MANUFACTURE
SHOWN ABOVE.
DATE OF
LOW SPEED VEHICLE
CCI 102313101

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  • Page 1 Villager LSV Owner’s Manual Zero Emission, Electric Low Speed Vehicle [Refer to back cover for applicable build code range] xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxT THIS VEHICLE TO ALL APPLICABLE CONFORMS U.S. FEDERAL MOTOR SAFETY STANDARDS EFFECT ON THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE.
  • Page 3 Warranty information appears at the end of this manual. No other warranties, express or implied, are contained herein. If you are the original purchaser of this vehicle, please contact Club Car, LLC. or your authorized dealer if you did not receive a copy of the completed vehicle warranty registration form.
  • Page 4 Attention: Marketing Services, P.O. Box 204658, Augusta, Georgia 30917-4658 USA. We hope you will consider this owner’s manual a permanent part of your Club Car vehicle. If you sell the vehicle, please include the manual so that the next owner will have the important operating, safety, and maintenance information it contains.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Periodic Lubrication Schedule ..........................33 Batteries ................................34 Battery Charger ..............................38 Single Point Watering System (SPWS)......................... 40 Cleaning the Vehicle ............................43 Accessories................................ 43 Subsequent Owner Registration .......................... 43 Vehicle Specifications ............................44 Warranties................................46 Villager LSV Owner’s Manual Page 3...

  • Page 6: Practice Safety

    • Comply with state and local laws pertaining to child safety. • Do not start vehicle until all occupants are seated. • Two (2) persons per bench seat maximum. • Operate from driver side only. WARNING CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page 4 Villager LSV Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 7: Proposition 65 - State Of California

    If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Club Car LLC. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.

  • Page 8: Safety Decal And Feature Identification

    Safety Decal and Feature Identification SAFETY DECAL AND FEATURE IDENTIFICATION The following pages contain safety decal and feature identification information. For detailed information on specific features, read the appropriate section in this manual. Page 6 Villager LSV Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 9 103501401 Decal, 25 MPH Vehicle (N.J. Only) 3rd Brake Light Decal, Vehicle Emissions Control Information 103515002 Reverse Light Decal, Vehicle Disclosure (under canopy on driver 103537001 side) 103593401 Decal, Environmental Performance Villager LSV Owner’s Manual Page 7...
  • Page 10 FEDERAL MOTOR U.S. SAFETY STANDARDS EFFECT ON THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURE DATE OF LOW SPEED VEHICLE SHOWN ABOVE. CCI 102313101 MFD. BY CLUB CAR, INC. DATE: xxxxx, 2009 GVWR: 1930 LBS. (875 KG) GAWR: FRONT 445 LBS. (201 KG) REAR 1485 LBS.
  • Page 11 Slow Moving Vehicle Warning Triangle Decal, Vehicle Disclosure (under canopy on driver 103537001 License Plate Holder side) 103593401 Decal, Environmental Performance 3rd Brake Light 103756501 Decal, Collision, Rollover or Falling Off Warning Reverse Light Villager LSV Owner’s Manual Page 9...
  • Page 12 FEDERAL MOTOR U.S. VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE. LOW SPEED VEHICLE CCI 102313101 MFD. BY CLUB CAR, INC. DATE: xxxxx, 2009 GVWR: 1930 LBS. (875 KG) GAWR: FRONT 445 LBS. (201 KG) REAR 1485 LBS.

  • Page 13: Safety Details

    • The vehicle will not provide protection from lightning, flying objects, or other storm-related hazards. If caught in a storm while driving a Club Car vehicle, exit the vehicle and seek shelter in accordance with applicable safety guidelines for your location.
  • Page 14 • Use insulated tools when working near batteries or electrical connections. Use extreme caution to avoid shorting of components or wiring. DISABLING THE VEHICLE Set the park brake. Turn the key switch OFF and remove the key. Page 12 Villager LSV Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 15 Ensure the Tow/Run switch is in the TOW position. Connect the battery cables, positive (+) cable first. Tighten battery terminals to 110 in-lb (12.4 N·m). Coat terminals with Battery Terminal Protector Spray (CC P/N 1014305) to minimize corrosion. Villager LSV Owner’s Manual Page 13...
  • Page 16 Responsibility for environmental protection must be shared, not only by the manufacturers of the batteries, but by people who use the batteries as well. Please contact your nearest Club Car dealer or distributor for information on how to properly recycle your batteries. 1403...

  • Page 17: General Information

    This manual features the Villager Low Speed Vehicle. This vehicle utilizes the IQ System (48-volt) electric system. Throughout this manual, important features unique to each model are highlighted. We urge the owner/operator to read and understand this manual, and to pay special attention to the features specific to their vehicle(s). Villager LSV Owner’s Manual Page 15...

  • Page 18: Model Identification

    • Do not shift the Forward/Reverse switch while the vehicle is in motion. To avoid injury to an unsuspecting passenger or damage to the vehicle, always bring the vehicle to a full stop before shifting the switch. WARNING CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page 16 Villager LSV Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 19 NEUTRAL, with neither side down, the vehicle will not operate if the accelerator pedal is pressed. The reverse buzzer will sound as a warning when the Forward/Reverse switch is in the REVERSE position. 529.eps Figure 5 Instrument Panel Villager LSV Owner’s Manual Page 17...
  • Page 20 30 minutes. However, the vehicle should be charged at the first opportunity. If the warning light illuminates and the vehicle is unable to operate for 30 minutes, have your Club Car distributor/dealer check the vehicle for a possible battery or electrical system problem.
  • Page 21 When the accelerator pedal is fully released, motor braking slows the vehicle to a complete stop. Figure 6 Accelerator and Brake Pedals Villager LSV Owner’s Manual Page 19...
  • Page 22 NOTE: After placing the Tow/Run switch in the TOW position, allow 10 seconds to elapse before switching back to the RUN position. After placing the Tow/Run switch in RUN position, allow 10 seconds to elapse before operating the vehicle. Page 20 Villager LSV Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 23 The turn signal switch (1) is located on the steering column (Figure 10). Move the handle up to indicate a right-hand turn. Move the handle down to indicate a left-hand turn. Return the handle to the center position after completing a turn. Villager LSV Owner’s Manual Page 21...

  • Page 24: Seat Belts

    0700-. The values may be adjusted by selecting the applicable digit (denoted by flashing) using the select button and changing the value with the adjust button. SEAT BELTS LSV vehicles are equipped with seat belts, one for each occupant. See following WARNING. Page 22 Villager LSV Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 25 Seat Belts WARNING • The seat belts must be properly installed before operating the vehicle. Club Car strongly urges that the vehicle’s occupants be properly restrained at all times with the seat belts provided. See Transporting Children on page 25.
  • Page 26 • Do not insert coins, clip, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent the tab from locking into the buckle properly. • If the seat belt does not function normally, contact your dealer/distributor or trained technician immediately. Do not occupy the seat until the seat belt is repaired. Page 24 Villager LSV Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 27: Transporting Children

    Use the following checklist, in conjunction with the Daily Pre-Operation and Safety Checklist, as a guide to inspect the vehicle and check daily for proper operation. Any problems should be corrected by a Club Car distributor/dealer or a trained technician.

  • Page 28: Driving Instructions

    Club Car vehicles operate at reduced speed in reverse. When the pedal is released, it should return to the original position and the motor should go into motor braking mode. See Motor Braking below.
  • Page 29 Read safety and information decals located on the steering wheel, the dash panel, and above the pedals. Make sure wheels are turned in desired direction and that nothing is obstructing vehicle’s path. Press and hold the brake pedal. Villager LSV Owner’s Manual Page 27...

  • Page 30: Transporting On A Trailer

    (1.5 to 4.8 km/h) on slopes of less than 20% unless the accelerator is pressed. TRANSPORTING ON A TRAILER WARNING • Do not allow riders in the trailer being towed. • Avoid sudden starts, sudden stops, and tight turns when towing. WARNING CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page 28 Villager LSV Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 31: Storage

    • Reduce normal driving speed when transporting a Club Car vehicle on a trailer. • Do not tow a Club Car vehicle behind a passenger vehicle or truck on a public road unless it is on an approved trailer.

  • Page 32: Maintenance

    Use the Pre-Operation and Daily Safety Checklist on page 25, the Performance Inspection on page 25, and the following Periodic Service Schedule and Periodic Lubrication Schedule to keep the vehicle in proper working condition. Page 30 Villager LSV Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 33: Periodic Service Schedule

    Any vehicle not functioning correctly should be removed from use until it is properly repaired. This will prevent further damage to the vehicle and avoid the possibility of injury due to unsafe conditions. Contact your local Club Car distributor/dealer to perform all repairs and semiannual and annual periodic service. WARNING •...
  • Page 34 Motor Controller Output Regulator (MCOR) damage. Annual service by trained technician only If batteries are not performing as expected, (or every 100 hours of operation, whichever Batteries see Batteries in the maintenance and service comes first) manual. Page 32 Villager LSV Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 35: Periodic Lubrication Schedule

    SE, SF, or SG Oil (or higher) only (or every 100 hours of operation, whichever comes Inspect front wheel bearings (Repack Chassis Lube – EP NLGI Grade 2 first) as necessary) 1880 Figure 13 Lubrication Points Villager LSV Owner’s Manual Page 33...

  • Page 36: Batteries

    This process creates a finished product free of minerals, having left all the impurities in the original water sample. Club Car, along with our battery manufacturers, highly recommends that distilled water be used in electric vehicle batteries.
  • Page 37 Your local water company should be able to perform testing and compare their results to the chart. If using tap water, Club Car’s Service Parts Department offers two different deionzier systems: one for vehicles equipped with the Single Point Water System (SPWS) CC P/N AM1240701 and the other for vehicles without SPWS, CC P/N AM10974.
  • Page 38 The hold-down straps should be tight enough so batteries do not move while the vehicle is in motion, but not so tight as to crack or buckle the battery case. Tighten hold-down retaining nuts to 55 in-lb (6.2 N·m). The terminal Page 36 Villager LSV Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 39 Either failure scenario is rare, but should be monitored in the initial inspection and during routine watering sessions. Replace malfunctioning valves to ensure maximum battery life. See following CAUTION. Villager LSV Owner’s Manual Page 37...

  • Page 40: Battery Charger

    WARNING • Only trained technicians should repair or service the charger. Contact a Club Car distributor/dealer. • Each charger should have its own dedicated 15 or 20 ampere separately protected (circuit breaker or fuse) single phase branch circuit, in accordance with all applicable electrical codes for the location.
  • Page 41 The control circuit lockout remains activated until the charger plug is disconnected from the vehicle. As long as the charger is allowed to shut off by itself, the batteries will be fully charged. Overcharging and undercharging will normally be prevented. Villager LSV Owner’s Manual Page 39...

  • Page 42: Single Point Watering System (Spws)

    Batteries should be put on charge even if they have been used for only a short time, i.e., 10 minutes. The charger is automatic and will turn off when batteries are fully charged. If the charger does not seem to be operating properly, or if the batteries seem weak, contact a local Club Car distributor/dealer. SINGLE POINT WATERING SYSTEM (SPWS) The following procedures outline the use Club Car’s approved in-line deionizer system.
  • Page 43 Locate the battery fill coupling (9) on the driver side of the battery compartment, remove the dust cover (10) from the male connector (Figure 17), and connect the regulator (3) (Figure 18). The water flow will begin immediately. Villager LSV Owner’s Manual Page 41...
  • Page 44 Place the battery fill coupling into the space between the battery bucket and the car body. Leaving the fill coupling on top of the battery bank or tucked between the batteries and the battery bucket can result in coupling damage. Turn the water faucet off when finished filling the vehicle(s). Page 42 Villager LSV Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 45: Cleaning The Vehicle

    In the event an LSV vehicle is bought as a used vehicle, we strongly urge the new owner to register the vehicle with Club Car. This will enable us to contact you if the need arises. Please send your name, address, and serial number(s) of the vehicle(s) to Club Car, LLC., P.O.

  • Page 46: Vehicle Specifications

    1619 lb. (735 kg) 1930 lb. (875 kg) Forward speed: Standard maximum 25 mph (40 km/h) 25 mph (40 km/h) 17 ft.-6 in. (533 cm) Outside clearance circle (diameter) 17 ft.-6 in. (533 cm) Page 44 Villager LSV Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 47 Standard : Front and rear – 215/60 R8 with 8x7 steel rims 35 psi (241 kPA) 35 psi (241 kPA) Alloy Option: Front and rear – 205/50 R10 with 10x6 Alloy rims 30 psi (207 kPA) 30 psi (207 kPA) Villager LSV Owner’s Manual Page 45...

  • Page 48: Warranties

    Without limiting the generality of the foregoing in any way, and as part of its limited warranty exclusion, CLUB CAR does not warrant that the original Club Car components are suitable for use in any application other than its products. As in the use of any electrical device, a prudent owner will read and study the charger owner’s manual, the electric vehicle owner’s manual, the operator instructions, and the battery warning labels;...
  • Page 49 CLUB Car’s liability under this limited warranty, or in any action whether based upon warranty, contract, negligence, strict product liability or otherwise, shall be the repair or replacement, at CLUB Car’s option, of the vehicle or component thereof that CLUB CAR deems to be defective. Replacement shall mean furnishing, during the applicable limited warranty period, a new vehicle or factory-reconditioned vehicle or component thereof that is identical or reasonably equivalent to the warranted product or component at no cost to the purchaser.
  • Page 50 A battery damaged by a defective charger. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing in any way, and as part of its limited warranty exclusion, CLUB CAR does not warrant that its battery is suitable for use in any application other than in its products. As in the use of any battery, a prudent owner will read and study the charger owner’s manual, the electric vehicle owner’s manual, the...
  • Page 51 The Computer or Controller should be returned to an authorized CLUB CAR distributor or dealer with evidence of proof of purchase date and the EU’s used as shown by the computer. CLUB CAR reserves the right to test any Computer returned for warranty and to verify EU’s used by accessing information contained in the Computer.
  • Page 52 Warranties This computer or controller is intended to be used only in CLUB CAR PowerDrive System electric vehicles. Any other use renders the Limited Warranties expressed herein and all implied warranties null and void and same are hereby excluded. ALSO EXCLUDED FROM THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE ANY AND ALL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF USE OR REVENUE, LOSS OF TIME, INCONVENIENCE OR ANY OTHER ECONOMIC LOSS.
  • Page 53 Club Car NOTES...
  • Page 56 BC56643 Publication Part Number 103700406 Edition Code 1009D1010C This manual is valid for vehicles with build codes between BC54699 and the one indicated at the top of this page.

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