Preparing The Electric Vehicle For Extended Storage; Returning The Stored Electric Vehicle To Service - Club Car 2008 Turf Maintenance And Service Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION
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CAUTION
• Batteries in a low state of charge will freeze at low temperatures.
• To avoid exposing electrical components to moisture and subsequent damage, do not use
any type of pressure washing or steam cleaning equipment to wash the vehicle.
• IQ System and IQ Plus vehicles only: Place the Tow/Run switch in the TOW position.

PREPARING THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE FOR EXTENDED STORAGE

1. Unload the vehicle so that tires are supporting only the weight of the vehicle.
2. Fully charge batteries. See Section 13 – Batteries, in the appropriate maintenance and service sup-
plement.
3. Batteries should be clean and free of corrosion. Wash tops and terminals of batteries with a solution of
baking soda and water (1 cup (237 mL) baking soda per 1 gallon (3.8 L) of water). Rinse solution off bat-
teries. Do not allow this solution to enter the batteries. Be sure the terminals are tight. Let the terminals
dry and then coat them with Battery Terminal Protector Spray (CCI P/N 1014305).
4. Store vehicle in a cool, dry place. This will minimize battery self-discharge.
5. Adjust tires to recommended tire pressure. See Section 2 – Vehicle Specifications.
6. Perform semiannual periodic lubrication. See Periodic Lubrication Schedule, Section 10 – Periodic
Maintenance in the appropriate maintenance and service supplement.
7. Thoroughly clean front body, rear body, seats, cargo bed, battery compartment, and underside of vehicle.
8. Do not engage the park brake. Chock the wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
9. Keep batteries fully charged during storage.
NOTE: Leave battery chargers plugged in during storage. The onboard computer will automatically acti-
vate the charger when necessary. If charger cannot remain plugged in, or AC power will not be
available during extended storage, disconnect the battery cables for storage. See WARNING "To
avoid unintentionally starting..." in General Warning, Section 1, Page 1-2.
CAUT ION
• Be sure to check the batteries and charger monthly to maintain correct water level and ensure
the charger is operating correctly during storage.

RETURNING THE STORED ELECTRIC VEHICLE TO SERVICE

1. If necessary, connect batteries and tighten hardware to 110 in-lb (12.4 N·m).
2. Fully charge batteries. See Section 13 – Batteries in the appropriate maintenance and service sup-
plement.
3. Adjust tires to recommended tire pressure. See Section 2 – Vehicle Specifications.
4. Perform the Pre-Operation and Daily Safety Checklist. See the vehicle owner's manual.
2008 Turf/Carryall Vehicle Maintenance and Service Manual
Storage – Electric Vehicle
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