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Westward GO-4 EV INTERCEPTOR IV Operator's Manual

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GO-4
SPACE SAVING - ERGONOMICAL - EFFICIENT - 100% ELECTRIC
TAILORED DESIGN - RETURN ON INVESTMENT - DOMESTICALLY BUILT
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
7-010-002 Rev.03
© Westward Industries Ltd. 2019
EV
INTERCEPTOR IV
A new and improved
TASK SPECIFIC VEHICLES

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  • Page 1 A new and improved TASK SPECIFIC VEHICLES GO-4 INTERCEPTOR IV SPACE SAVING - ERGONOMICAL - EFFICIENT - 100% ELECTRIC TAILORED DESIGN - RETURN ON INVESTMENT - DOMESTICALLY BUILT OPERATOR’S MANUAL 7-010-002 Rev.03 © Westward Industries Ltd. 2019...
  • Page 2 G O - 4 E V O p e r a t o r ’ s M a n u a l Contact Westward Industries for Manuals and Documentation. Do not copy.
  • Page 3 G O - 4 E V O p e r a t o r ’ s M a n u a l NOTICE: Westward Industries Ltd. is not liable for any errors or omissions in this manual or any damages or losses that result due to such errors or omissions. In addition, Westward Industries Ltd. is not liable for any damages or losses that result from the use of information in this manual.
  • Page 4 G O - 4 E V O p e r a t o r ’ s M a n u a l Contact Westward Industries for Manuals and Documentation. Do not copy.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    4.2.4 Braking ............................31 4.2.5 Acceleration ............................ 32 4.2.6 Turns .............................. 32 4.2.7 Driving in Wet Conditions ....................... 32 4.2.8 Driving in Poor Visibility Conditions ....................32 4.2.9 Driving on Inclines .......................... 32 Contact Westward Industries for Manuals and Documentation. Do not copy.
  • Page 6 7.1 Warranty Service ........................... 52 7.2 Warranty Statement ..........................53 8. OWNERS’ OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ................54 8.1 Changes in Address or Ownership (For Owners/Operators Only) ............54 8.2 Reporting Safety Defects ........................56 Contact Westward Industries for Manuals and Documentation. Do not copy.

  • Page 7: General Information

    GO-4 EV. The Westward Industries GO-4 EV is powered by a 96 volt lithium ion battery. It can be charged by 120 volt (Level 1) or 240 volt (Level 2) current. Electric vehicles have less moving components than traditional gas engines and are overall more reliable.

  • Page 8: Important Vehicle Decals

    D. Electrocution/Shock Hazard Decal E. Electrocution/Shock Hazard Decal F. Electrocution/Shock Hazard Decal G. Non-flammable Storage Warning Decal H. LTA Location Decal Jacking Location Decals J. Air Conditioning System Warning and Information Decal: Contact Westward Industries for Manuals and Documentation. Do not copy.

  • Page 9: Decal Images And Descriptions

    1.3.2 Decal Images and Descriptions A. Operating Speed Warning Decal Specifies maximum safe vehicle operating speed. B. Towing Warning Decal Warns that rear wheel dollies must be used to tow the vehicle. Contact Westward Industries for Manuals and Documentation. Do not copy.
  • Page 10 Warns not to drill into or mount anything to the control box cover as contact with electrical components may occur. Contact Westward Industries for Manuals and Documentation. Do not copy.
  • Page 11 Warns not to store flammable liquids or reactive flammable materials in the trunk. Electrical sparks and static electricity are in close vicinity to the trunk and may cause a fire hazard. Materials that react with air and water may cause a fire hazard. Contact Westward Industries for Manuals and Documentation. Do not copy.
  • Page 12 J. Air Conditioning System Warning and Information Decal: Warns that only trained service technicians are to service the air conditioning system and that the system cannot be vented to the atmosphere. Provides air conditioning system specifications. Contact Westward Industries for Manuals and Documentation. Do not copy.

  • Page 13: Safety

    Do not store flammable liquids or reactive flammable materials in the trunk. Electrical sparks and static electricity are in close vicinity to the trunk and may cause a fire hazard. Materials that react with air and water may cause a fire hazard. Contact Westward Industries for Manuals and Documentation. Do not copy.

  • Page 14: Controls And Vehicle Systems

    F. Speedometer G. Motor temperature gauge H. Odometer Turn Signal Indicators J. Trip Odometer K. Hourmeter L. Drive Mode Indicator M. Main Battery Pack State of Charge (SOC) N. Amperage draw Contact Westward Industries for Manuals and Documentation. Do not copy.
  • Page 15 It may at times be a better indicator when maintenance items should be carried out, and for determining the duration of your battery. Contact Westward Industries for Manuals and Documentation. Do not copy.

  • Page 16: Digital Display Control Buttons

    Down (▼): The down button is used to navigate menus or adjust settings. Right (►): The right button can also be used to navigate menus or adjust settings. Contact Westward Industries for Manuals and Documentation. Do not copy.

  • Page 17: Setup Screens

    (●) display buttons to navigate, view and modify settings. After setting the desired time and date, select “Save & Exit” to retain modified settings. Select “Cancel” if no modifications are required. Figure 6: Time/Date Screen Contact Westward Industries for Manuals and Documentation. Do not copy.

  • Page 18: Diagnostics Screens

    The back up camera can also be brought up on the digital display manually by pressing the ◄ button on the display. Figure 9: Back Up Camera Display Contact Westward Industries for Manuals and Documentation. Do not copy.

  • Page 19: Ignition Switch

    4. Turn key all the way to starting position for one second until drive locked alert in the dash disappears, then release. 5. Disengage parking brake, select drive direction, slowly release brake pedal, gently press drive pedal. Figure 13: Parking Brake Figure 12: Drive Selection Switch Contact Westward Industries for Manuals and Documentation. Do not copy.

  • Page 20: Dash Mounted Controls And Features

    NOTE: When switching between reverse and forward, please allow a moment for the drive to switch before applying the accelerator pedal. Figure 14: Drive Selector Switch Figure 15: Back Up Camera (Optional) Contact Westward Industries for Manuals and Documentation. Do not copy.

  • Page 21: Climate Control System

    Figure 16: Climate Control Component Locations A. A/C and heater control slider B. Temperature control dial C. A/C on/off button D. Fan speed control dial E. Adjustable vents Contact Westward Industries for Manuals and Documentation. Do not copy.

  • Page 22: Econo Mode Switch

    If the LTA comes on slow the vehicle down. However, do not perform any abrupt maneuvers including sudden heavy braking as this could decrease vehicle stability. Figure 19: LTA Indicator Light Contact Westward Industries for Manuals and Documentation. Do not copy.

  • Page 23: Steering Column Controls

    Daytime running lights: Once the vehicle is running the daytime running lights automatically come on. The daytime running lights should not be relied upon for night driving, use the vehicle’s WARNING: headlights instead and use high beams as necessary Contact Westward Industries for Manuals and Documentation. Do not copy.

  • Page 24: Right Steering Column Stalk

    Figure 21: Roof Controls 3.5.4 Traffic Advisor Lights/Additional Light Controls (Option) If the vehicle is equipped with traffic advisor lights or other custom light options, the controls may be mounted to the roof. Contact Westward Industries for Manuals and Documentation. Do not copy.

  • Page 25: Parking Brake

    The GO-4 EV is also equipped with brake regeneration technology Figure 23: Pedals which takes some of the energy from the moving vehicle and stores it back in the high voltage battery. Contact Westward Industries for Manuals and Documentation. Do not copy.

  • Page 26: Doors

    Window: Pull back upper red handle and slide window back to first notch (vent position) or back until it locks in the fully open position. Figure 24: Door Mechanism Contact Westward Industries for Manuals and Documentation. Do not copy.

  • Page 27: Seat

    Figure 26: Back Tilt Adjustment Lever Contact Westward Industries for Manuals and Documentation. Do not copy.
  • Page 28 Press the top of the rocker switch to activate the seat heating. To turn the systems off return the rocker switch to the neutral position where neither the top of bottom of the rocker switch is depressed. Contact Westward Industries for Manuals and Documentation. Do not copy.

  • Page 29: Seat Belt

    Position the belt low on the hips and make sure it always is snug. Use the seat belt at all times when the vehicle is in operation. Figure 28: Seat Assembly Contact Westward Industries for Manuals and Documentation. Do not copy.

  • Page 30: Operation

    Do not store flammable liquids or reactive flammable materials in the trunk. Electrical sparks and static electricity are in close vicinity to the trunk and may cause a fire hazard. Materials that react with air and water may cause a fire hazard. Contact Westward Industries for Manuals and Documentation. Do not copy.

  • Page 31: Driving Practices For Safe Vehicle Operation

    Allow enough space to the vehicle in front to slow to a stop in case of an emergency braking situation. Keep in mind that it takes time to process what is happening around you, decide to brake and move your foot to apply the brakes. Contact Westward Industries for Manuals and Documentation. Do not copy.

  • Page 32: Acceleration

    Avoid uneven terrain as much as possible as the GO-4 EV is not suited for driving on significantly uneven terrain. Contact Westward Industries for Manuals and Documentation. Do not copy.

  • Page 33: Driving In Near Or Below Freezing Temperatures

    3. Turn key all the way to starting position for one second until drive locked alert on the digital display disappears, then release. 4. Disengage parking brake, select drive direction, slowly release brake pedal, gently press accelerator pedal. Contact Westward Industries for Manuals and Documentation. Do not copy.

  • Page 34: Stopping And Leaving Vehicle

    EMB is to be performed by certified technicians only. If the EMB is manually backed off, ensure that the bolts have been retightened to the appropriate torque specification before using the vehicle again. See service manual for details of this process. Contact Westward Industries for Manuals and Documentation. Do not copy.

  • Page 35: Charging

    J1772 charger plugs. WARNING: Be very careful opening the right sliding door when charging. The door will hit the lid if fully opened. Figure 29: Charging Port Figure 30: Typical J1772 Adaptor Contact Westward Industries for Manuals and Documentation. Do not copy.

  • Page 36: Charging Process

    The unit will automatically stop charging when the battery is fully charged. To verify your charge, check the SOC readout in the bottom left of the center display panel on the dash the percentage should be near 100%. Contact Westward Industries for Manuals and Documentation. Do not copy.

  • Page 37: Balancing

    Combined these factors can decrease driving range by more than 50 percent. In fact, battery temperature alone can decrease range by 15 percent in extremely cold conditions. Contact Westward Industries for Manuals and Documentation. Do not copy.

  • Page 38: Tips For Extended Range

    Up to 100 miles mild outside temperatures, normal terrain Winter driving (approximately 32 F) with heat 55-75 miles Summer driving with A/C 55-75 miles Extreme terrain with heat or A/C 40-70 miles Contact Westward Industries for Manuals and Documentation. Do not copy.

  • Page 39: Tire Pressure

    Check tire pressure each time you fill up with fuel. Maintain tire pressure of 35 psi (241 kPa) – front; and 35 psi (241 kPa) – rear. See VIN sticker for additional tire information. Contact Westward Industries for Manuals and Documentation. Do not copy.

  • Page 40: Service And Maintenance

    • Follow all warnings and instructions to reduce the possibility of injury or damage. Figure 33: Diagram of Front and Rear Jacking Points Contact Westward Industries for Manuals and Documentation. Do not copy.

  • Page 41: Using A Hoist

    The vehicle must be supported at all four points when being lifted or while raised. Figure 34: Underbody View of Hoist Lift Points Figure 35: Side View of Hoist Lift Points Figure 36: GO-4 EV on Hoist Contact Westward Industries for Manuals and Documentation. Do not copy.

  • Page 42: Towing

    See service manual for details of this process. WARNING: Failure to follow proper towing procedures will cause damage to the vehicle and may result in bodily injury. Contact Westward Industries for Manuals and Documentation. Do not copy.

  • Page 43: Brake Fluid

    WARNING: Check that the freezing point of the windshield washer fluid being used is adequate for the climate/season. Figure 38: Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir Contact Westward Industries for Manuals and Documentation. Do not copy.

  • Page 44: Tires

    The uniform tire quality grading (UTQG) ratings of tires should be taken into account when selecting tires. Westward Industries strongly recommends that any replacement tires have UTQG ratings equal to or better than the original tires supplied with the vehicle.

  • Page 45: Tire Pressure

    Front and rear tires perform different jobs and can wear differently depending on the type of the vehicle and driving habits. To equalize wear and extend tire life, rotate tires every 10,000 miles or 320 hours. Contact Westward Industries for Manuals and Documentation. Do not copy.

  • Page 46: Changing A Tire

    Removal and installation of the front wheel is to be performed by certified service technicians only. Do not attempt to remove or change the front wheel yourself. If the front tire becomes flat have your vehicle towed to an authorized Westward GO-4 dealer or service center. Torque Specifications:...
  • Page 47 Removal and installation of the front wheel is to be performed by certified service technicians only. Do not attempt to remove or change the front wheel yourself. If the front tire becomes flat have your vehicle towed to an authorized Westward GO-4 dealer or service center.

  • Page 48: Fuses

    Test brakes to make sure they were not affected by the water. • The vehicle should be washed and dried before applying wax or polish. Don’t use a polish with a large amount of abrasives as these will damage surfaces. Contact Westward Industries for Manuals and Documentation. Do not copy.

  • Page 49: Owner Maintenance Checks

    Inspect the refrigerant amount. • Inspect the A/C compressor operation. • Inspect proper lubrication of front suspension. Use only approved Westward lubricant. • Visual check of all high voltage wires, check for abrasions or wear. • Clean and check condition of electromagnetic brake...

  • Page 50: Servicing

    After 1000 hours and every 2000 hours or 12 months thereafter: • Change the oil. See service manual for details. Use SAE 75W-90 GL-5 gear oil. Capacity is 0.5 liters. Note: Only use Westward approved replacement parts. Contact Westward Industries for Manuals and Documentation. Do not copy.

  • Page 51: Specifications

    3 point seatbelt (standard) WEIGHTS RANGE • Vehicle weight: 1700 lbs • • Up to 100 miles in ideal conditions GVWR: 2300 lbs • Rated capacity: 600 lbs including operator Contact Westward Industries for Manuals and Documentation. Do not copy.

  • Page 52: Warranty

    30 days upon realizing a problem with your vehicle. We recommend having all warranty work done by the Westward Industries GO-4 dealer or agent that sold you the vehicle. Or, if the selling dealer is not available, any authorized GO-4 agent or dealer. Remember your GO-4 EV vehicle must be delivered to an authorized Westward Industries GO-4 dealer or agent within the warranty period, and all warranty work must be done by an authorized Westward Industries GO-4 dealer or agent.

  • Page 53: Warranty Statement

    G O - 4 E V O p e r a t o r ’ s M a n u a l | 53 7.2 Warranty Statement Contact Westward Industries for Manuals and Documentation. Do not copy.

  • Page 54: Owners' Obligations And Responsibilities

    If the name of the owner of the vehicle or the owner’s address changes, see your Westward Industries GO-4 dealer who has vehicle registration change forms. These should be filled out and: 1.
  • Page 55 G O - 4 E V O p e r a t o r ’ s M a n u a l | 55 Personal Information Name Address Telephone Local Westward Industries GO-4 Dealer Name Address Service Manager Telephone GO-4 EV Information VIN # Engine # Contact Westward Industries for Manuals and Documentation. Do not copy.

  • Page 56: Reporting Safety Defects

    However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Westward Industries Ltd.. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424- 9153);...

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