Club Car XRT 850 Owner's Manual page 21

HEADLIGHT CONTROL
Vehicles with Headlights
The headlight switch (3) is located on the instrument panel to the right of the steering column (Figure 10 or Figure
11). Press the side of the switch with the headlight symbol to turn the headlights on and press the other side to turn
the headlights off.
NOTE: Gasoline vehicles: Using the headlights for extended periods of time without the engine running, or with the
engine idling will discharge the battery.
BATTERY WARNING LIGHT
Electric Vehicles with PowerDrive 3 Battery Chargers
Electric vehicles feature a dash mounted warning light (4) (above steering column) that, when the vehicle is in
operation, indicates low battery voltage or, when the vehicle is being charged, indicates a charging problem (Figure
11). The battery warning light is controlled by the onboard computer.
When the vehicle is in operation, the warning light will illuminate and remain illuminated if:
• Batteries' voltage drops below 48 when there is no load on the batteries (the vehicle is stopped and there are
no accessories on).
• Batteries have discharged to less than 25% of rated capacity.
If the warning light illuminates when the vehicle is operating, there will be enough power remaining to drive the vehicle
for approximately 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.
When the batteries receive an incomplete charge because 1) the DC power cord is disconnected, 2) AC power to the
charger is interrupted, 3) automatic charger shut-off occurs after 16 hours of operation, 4) the charger malfunctions,
or 5) the wrong charger is used, the warning light will indicate as follows:
• The warning light will not come on if the charge is 90% or more complete. The onboard computer will retain in
memory the amount of charge needed to fully replenish the batteries and will complete the charge during the
next charge cycle.
• When the charger is unplugged, the warning light will illuminate and remain illuminated for 10 seconds if the charge
is less than 90% complete but the vehicle has enough power for approximately 30 minutes of operation. This will
alert the operator that the vehicle may be used, but that it must be charged to completion as soon as possible.
• The warning light will repeatedly illuminate for 10 seconds, with 4 second intervals if the charger times out at 16
hours and the batteries are not sufficiently charged. This indicates an abnormal charge cycle. The charger and
batteries should be checked by your Club Car distributor/dealer.
• The warning light will repeatedly illuminate for 10 seconds, with 4 second intervals during a charge cycle (DC plug is
still connected) if AC power to the charger is interrupted. The light will go out when AC power is restored.
LED light: In addition to the warning light, there is an infrared LED in the dash light assembly, which transmits an
infrared signal from the onboard computer (OBC). This signal is received by the optional Communication Display
Module, which provides information on the condition of the vehicle and batteries.
CHARGE INDICATOR LIGHT
Electric Vehicles with QuiQ™ Battery Chargers
The electric vehicle features a charge indicator light (4) (above steering column) that, when the vehicle is in operation,
indicates low battery voltage or, when the vehicle is being charged, indicates a charging problem (Figure 11). The light
serves two functions: 1) Battery low state-of-charge warning, and 2) Charging confirmation.
Battery Low State-of-Charge Warning
• The light comes on and remains solid when the battery state of charge falls below 20%.
• The light begins flashing when the battery state of charge falls below 10%.
XRT 850 Electric and Gasoline Vehicle Owner's Manual
Controls and Indicators
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