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NOTICE TO FIRST RESPONDERS
The Master Disconnect Button is behind the passenger seat.
Simply push the red button and all power from the battery
pack will be disconnected.

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual NOTICE TO FIRST RESPONDERS The Master Disconnect Button is behind the passenger seat. Simply push the red button and all power from the battery pack will be disconnected.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    WHEEGO Owner’s Manual Table of Contents Introduction Vehicle Identification and Specifications Things to Know Before You Operate Your Car Understanding the Standard Features of Your Car Understanding the Optional Features of Your Car Operation and Maintenance Warranty and Customer Service...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    WHEEGO’s objectives include customer safety, product satisfaction and pride of ownership. This Owner’s Manual is designed to acquaint you with the proper and safe operation of your WHEEGO. Please take the time to read and understand the manual before operating your vehicle.
  • Page 5 Charging from a circuit of lesser capacity and/or using a cord from an outlet to the WHEEGO that is not sufficient in wire gauge could create a fire hazard. Please consult this manual for the proper extension cord gauge and length.

  • Page 6: Vehicle Identification And Specifications

    Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): __|__|__|__|__|__|__|__|__|__|__|__|__|__|__|__|__| Key # ___________ (Stamped on Key) Date purchased: _____ /_____ /_____ GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS WHEEGO WHIP Motor: AC41 Brushless Drive System: Single speed front wheel drive transaxle Tires: 195/50/R15 Battery Pack: 96V AGM Sealed Maintenance-Free Lead-Acid Onboard Charger: 96V Output Delta-Q Fully Automatic 120v/12A input Vehicle Width: 63.19 inches...

  • Page 7: Things To Know Before You Operate Your Car

    2. Safety Information DRIVING AND ALCOHOL Your ability to drive your WHEEGO can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels far below the level allowed by law. If you are drinking alcohol, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, or use public transportation.

  • Page 8: Understanding The Standard Features Of Your Car

    Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. If you do somehow end up handling the batteries in your vehicle, immediately wash your hands afterward. WARNING Improper handling of high voltage wiring, batteries, or control systems could result in serious or fatal injury by electric shock.
  • Page 9 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS Your vehicle’s hazard warning flasher is an emergency warning system. When you activate it, front and rear directional signals will flash intermittently. Use it when your vehicle is disabled on or near the road. It warns other drivers to steer clear of you and your vehicle.
  • Page 10 your driving habits (and the terrain) are affecting the draw on the batteries, which affects your driving range. There are 5 lights on the meter, and they are in sequence: red, yellow, green, green, green. When the indicator light is red, there is the most drain on the battery pack.
  • Page 11 The temperature knob on the left must be turned all the way to cold while running the Air Conditioner. Pressing the center knob a second time will turn the AC off. The right knob controls the airflow. By selecting different positions you can choose where to have the air enter the passenger compartment.
  • Page 12 window defroster. The indicator light will come on. Press it a second time to turn it off. If the lower half of the courtesy light button is pushed in, then a courtesy light will come on whenever one of the front doors is open. To turn this off, push the upper half of this button. The 12 volt accessory jack can be used to provide power for 12 volt accessories that have a cord with a “lighter plug”...
  • Page 13 WARNING • Always turn the vehicle OFF and engage the parking brake prior to exiting the vehicle or it will roll and may cause damage or injury. • Leaving children unattended in a vehicle is dangerous. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake or the shifter lever.
  • Page 14 Other children and child restraints Children too large for booster seats Transporting pets The WHEEGO is equipped with safety belts for driver and passenger. Research has shown that safety belts save lives. Safety belts can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a single vehicle accident.
  • Page 15 Always be sure you and others in your vehicle are buckled up properly. WARNING Maximum occupancy is limited to 2 people (including the driver) in the WHEEGO. WARNING • A belt that is buckled into the wrong latch will not function or protect you properly.
  • Page 16 SEAT BELT EXTENDER If a seat belt is too short, and even when fully extended is in its lowest position, your dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender. This extender should be used only if the existing belt is not long enough. When it is not required, remove the extender and store it. WARNING Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in a collision.
  • Page 17 TIPS FOR GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CHILD RESTRAINT • Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Standards. The manufacturer also recommends that you try a child restraint in the vehicle seats where you will use it before you buy it.
  • Page 18 Adjustable bucket seats h. Rear window and tailgate POWER ASSISTED WINDOWS The windows in your WHEEGO vehicle are motor operated. Push on the button located on the inner door handle to roll the window down and pull it gently to roll the window up.
  • Page 19 GLOVE BOX The glove box is located to the right of the center console in the dash. ADJUSTABLE BUCKET SEATS The driver and passenger seats have a metal bar located under the front edge of the seat to allow the seats to be moved toward the front or rear of the vehicle as needed by the passengers.

  • Page 20: Understanding The Optional Features Of Your Car

    Dual Battery Chargers c. Exterior Mounted Rear Spare Tire Carrier AIR CONDITIONING If your WHEEGO vehicle has the AC option installed, engaging the AC system while the ventilation system is running will allow the temperature of the passenger compartment to be cooled. While the ventilation blower is running, press on the air volume selector knob to turn on the Air Conditioner.

  • Page 21: Range Information

    CHARGING THE VEHICLE Your WHEEGO vehicle is equipped with an on-board mounted charger and charging status lights located in the charging port. To charge the batteries, park the vehicle, set the parking brake, turn the key OFF, plug the power cord into the vehicle first and then plug the cord into the power source.

  • Page 22: Long Term Storage

    LONG TERM STORAGE & TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE Should you need to store your WHEEGO vehicle for a period of more than 30 days you will need to prepare it for storage. Charge the battery pack with a complete charging cycle and then press the battery pack disconnect button located between the passenger seat and the front of the battery compartment.
  • Page 23 It is also a sealed, maintenance free lead-acid battery. Your WHEEGO electric vehicle has a battery monitoring and charging system especially designed for electric vehicle usage. The 12 batteries are located in the rear of the vehicle under the storage area deck.
  • Page 24 When recharging the vehicle, it is preferable to have it at a temperature of 65-85F. It is not recommended to recharge the vehicle in direct sunlight, on a hot paved surface, or when the ambient temperature is above 110F. Charge the batteries after each use of the vehicle. Charge the batteries fully and press the master disconnect button on the pack before storing the vehicle for more than 30 days.
  • Page 25 Pull up on the release lever to open the charge port door. The charge port accepts the WHEEGO standard 120-Volt 15-Amp GFCI protected charge cord that came with your vehicle. If your vehicle has the dual charger option installed, you will also have a power cord for 240-Volt 20-Amp power input.
  • Page 26 The tires on your WHEEGO vehicle are specifically chosen for this electric vehicle. They should be inspected regularly for damage, wear, and correct inflation pressure as shown in the maintenance schedule.
  • Page 27 TIRE CHANGING In the event of a flat tire, WHEEGO recommends using the WHEEGO Dealer network or an automotive services provider such as AAA because they have the proper equipment. Should you choose to change the tire yourself, you need to observe the following precautions: •...
  • Page 28 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Miles in thousands 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 Parking brake and cable adjustment Brake pedal clearance Rear wheel brake shoe/drum Front wheel brake pad/disc Tire pressure and condition Tire rotation and balance Traction battery pack and cables Accessory battery Windshield wiper blades and fluid Headlight, taillight and interior bulbs...

  • Page 29: Warranty And Customer Service

    Disclaimer MAINTENANCE, SERVICE, AND WARRANTIES WHEEGO is proud of its commitment to help usher in a new world of all-electric, zero- emission cars. As with any car, your WHEEGO requires periodic maintenance and care and your Owner’s Manual details a recommended maintenance and service program.
  • Page 30 Our only liability under this warranty is limited to the repair and replacement described herein, and WHEEGO shall not be held liable for any implied warranty or incidental or consequential damages including loss to person or property or loss of use of the car.
  • Page 31 DISCLAIMER In no event shall Wheego Electric Vehicles or any of its affiliates be liable for any incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages, or for any costs, attorney fees, expenses, losses or delays alleged to be as a consequence of any damage to, failure of, or defect in any product including, but not limited to, any claims for loss of profits.

  • Page 32: Index

    Transporting Trip meter Turn signal lever Vehicle identification number Vehicle information Warranty information Windshield wiper fluid Windshield wipers 9 APPENDIX 1. Temperature effects on battery performance and life 2. Delta-Q charger user’s guide 38, 39 3. Wheego Whip Specification Sheet...

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