AIXAM A741 User Manual

Dear client,

You have just taken possession of your new AIXAM and we thank you for your patronage.

AIXAM vehicles are recognised for their quality and our authorised dealer network is at your disposal to ensure customer satisfaction..

Please read the entire handbook carefully in order to fully familiarise yourself with the maintenance schedule and the warranty conditions.

We would like to bring to your attention four important safety measures to ensure your own safety and that of your passengers:

• Never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

• Always abide by the speed limit and never drive faster than the traffic conditions permit.

• Always use a seat belt and the appropriate child safety seats.

• Always inform your passengers of the correct way to use the safety features.

Have a good trip.

AIXAM

After Sales Service

CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION OF WARRANTY

Document is to be returned within 48 hours to the firm AIXAM MEGA

The undersigned acknowledges to have received the vehicle, with the chassis number indicated opposite, in impeccable condition.

Owner’s signature: ____________________________

1st day of release: ____________________________________ Vehicle owner: _______________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________

____________________________________________________

Town: _______________________________________________ Postcode: ____________________________________________ Telephone: __________________________________________

Authorised Dealer Stamp

F - 73101 AIX LES BAINS CEDEX- FRANCE

56 ROUTE DE PUGNY

AIXAM MEGA

BP 112

Model: Chassis No: Engine No: Transmission No: Registration No: 1st day of release: Vehicle owner: Address:

Town: Postcode: Telephone:

VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS

Authorised Dealer Stamp

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Vehicle characteristics.......................................... 1

• Table of contents.................................................. 2

• General warranty conditions.............................. 3,4

• Technical specifications................................... 5 - 7

• Pre-delivery checks .............................................. 8

• Service operations and schedule................... 9 - 10

• Service schedule ......................................... 11 - 14

• Capacities and fluids........................................... 15

• Vehicle identification........................................... 16

USERS MANUAL

• Operation of doors.............................................. 17

• Operation of hatchback....................................... 18

• Operation of bonnet....................................... 18,19

• Window operation............................................... 19

• Seats .................................................................. 20

• Seat belts....................................................... 21,22

• Children’s safety belts......................................... 23

• Instrumentation............................................ 24 - 28

• Directional indicators .......................................... 29

• Horn.................................................................... 29

• Lighting............................................................... 29

• Fog lights............................................................ 29

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Heated rear window ................................................. 30

• Windshield wipers front ............................................ 30

• Windshield wiper rear............................................... 30

• Hazard warning lights............................................... 30

• Reverse gear............................................................ 31

• Handbrake operation................................................ 31

• Rear view mirror....................................................... 32

• Heating and ventilation system............................ 33,34

• Cigar lighter and ashtray .......................................... 34

• Air flow direction switch............................................ 35

• Fuel.......................................................................... 35

• Ignition, starting controls .......................................... 36

• Driving advice........................................................... 36

CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE

• Bodywork maintenance............................................ 37

• Spare wheel ............................................................. 38

• Fuse box .................................................................. 39

• Replacing a fuse....................................................... 40

• Fluid levels .......................................................... 41,42

GENERAL WARRANTY CONDITIONS

1. All vehicles in the AIXAM range are guaranteed for two years from date of delivery to the customer, against manufacturing defects. All spare parts or accessories sold by AIXAM are guaranteed for one year from date of delivery to the customer against manufacturing deficiencies or defects.

2. In order to benefit from the AIXAM warranty:

- The users handbook must show the identification of the vehicle, the name and address of the customer and the stamp of the agreed AIXAM dealer.

- The warranty card, located inside this handbook, must be completed, dated and signed by the customer and sent to the factory within 48 hours of the date of purchase.

3. The warranty information may be requested by any member of the approved AIXAM dealer network. The customer must present his user’s manual bearing the vehicle vendor’s stamp, the delivery date to the customer and the stamp of the authorised AIXAM dealer who preformed the servicing between 500 an 1000 km indicated by the manufacturer.

4. To comply with the warranty conditions the vehicle must receive a service at an approved AIXAM dealer between 500 1000 km. The AIXAM dealer will carry out free of charge (excluding components and consumables) the necessary checks and services recommended by the manufacturer for the relative mileage. After completion of the service, the approved AIXAM dealer will stamp the handbook in the designated area and indicate the date and actual mileage at the time of service.

5. The warranty covers any replacement or rectification according to manufacturers instructions for any parts acknowledged as faulty. These operations will be free of charge. The costs of breakdown services and delivery to a service centre are not included.

6. Any replacement or rectification work carried out during the warranty period will not extend the warranty period. However, the warranty period will be extended for a period equal to that which is necessary to complete the warranty work, under the condition that the said work requires that the vehicle to be immobile for at least 7 consecutive days. (law of 18 January 1992 – Art. 4)

7 Parts replaced during warranty repairs become the sole property of the manufacturer in full.

GENERAL WARRANTY CONDITIONS

8. Elements not covered by the warranty:

• All non-AIXAM spares and equipment.

• Maintenance operations, comprising balancing and wheel realignment; engine and lights adjustment, replacing preheating plugs, light bulbs, drive belts, transmission belt, necessary spares to maintain variator, brake disc, pads and shoes, lubricants and fluids.

• Damage, breakdowns or defects caused by:

- Incorrect usage, accident, theft, fire, vandalism;

- Industrial fallout, acids, alkalines, chemicals, resins, bird droppings, salt, hail, storms, lightening and others;

- Non-compliance to service and maintenance schedule as indicated in this handbook;

- An repair improperly executed;

- Repairs done outside of the AIXAM network;

- Usage of incorrect fuels or fluids or containing foreign objects or a non-recommended fuel;

- Overloading, including passengers.

• If the AIXAM specification has been altered or modified in any way, notably if the vehicle no longer corresponds to the original specification.

• Normal wear and tear including exhausts, belts and shock absorbers as well as the aging of trims, glue, paintwork and hub caps.

• The whole vehicle, if the milometer has been replaced or modified in which the real mileage can not be clearly established, or if the chassis number or engine number has been altered.

• Direct, indirect or commercial losses by the owner or user of the vehicle if the vehicle is at a standstill.

9. Documents relative to the warranty, maintenance and driving: Anyone benefiting from the AIXAM warranty receives a user’s handbook at the time of delivery of the new vehicle. The warranty can only be authorised upon presentation of this handbook at the time of claim.

10. This document does not affect you statutory rights under the Trades Description Act or Article 164.

SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL A.721 A.741 ENGINE A.721 A.741

Type QM Brand KUBOTA Type and version K34VBA K44VBA Type Z 402 Steering axle front Operation diesel cycle Driving axle front Number of strokes 4

DIMENSIONS (mm)

Front track 1285 Bore (mm) 64 Rear track 1265 Stroke (mm) 62,2 Wheelbase 1737,5 Front overhang 471 Maximum power (Kw ECC) 4 Rear overhang 465,5 Maximum engine speed (rpm) 3200 Overall length 2674 2897 Pull-out torque (Nm ECC) 14 Overall width 1474 Maximal engine torque (rpm) 2400 Height 1460 Maximal rotation (rpm) 3200 WEIGHT (kilograms) Maximum permissible loaded weight 640 Fuel tank (litres) 16 Maximum permissible driving weight - Ignition by compression Maximum permissible load Engine cooling liquid

On front axle 350 Sound level at fixed point

On rear axle 400 Value of sound level (dBA) 79

Unladen weight of the vehicle Corresponding compression speed (rpm)

total 380

On front axle 230

On rear axle 150

Number and arrangement of cylinders 2 in line

1960 Compression ratio 23

Fuel used Gas oil

2400

TRANSMISSION OF MOTION

• Type of gearbox: Continuously variable transmission

• Type of clutch: centrifugal

• Control mode: automatic

• Type of transmission: engine → speed variator → reduction/reverse gear axle → wheels.

• Maximum speed: 45km/h

SUSPENSION

• Front independent suspension, MacPherson type, double action hydraulic and telescopic shock absorbers and helical springs.

• Rear independent suspension, double action hydraulic and telescopic shock absorbers and helical springs.

STEERING

• Rack and pinion steering

• Overall turning circle (m)=

SPECIFICATIONS (cont’d)

BRAKING

• Brake service

SPECIFICTIONS FRONT REAR

Type Disk Drum Diameter 172 mm 160 mm Mean radius 71 mm Brake pad surface 45 cm² 108cm² Adjustment automatic automatic

Front and rear brake linings are operated by

hydraulic pistons controlled by a double circuit master cylinder. This master cylinder includes on its upper part a brake fluid reservoir and it is controlled from the inside of the vehicle by means of a pedal located near the right foot of the driver. A limit switch allows to reduce automatically the braking efficiency on the rear axle assembly.

• Emergency / Handbrake: A lever located near the right hand

between the two seats of the vehicle operates mechanically the rear brake through a compensator and two cables. This brake is adjusted mechanically using an adjustment in the area of each of the rear wheels. A safety catch holds this brake in applied position.

SPECIFICATIONS (cont’d)

BODY:

• Body: light motor quadricycle (QLOMP)

• Body materials: thermoformed ABS

• Number of seats: 2

• Seats: 2

• Number of doors: 2

• Type of glass material:

- Windscreen: laminated glass

- Side windows: tempered plate glass

- Rear windows: tempered plate glass

LIGHTING AND SIGNALS

• Front lights:

- Flashing lights: 12V/21W

- Sidelights: 12V/5W

- Dipped headlights and main beam 12V/50W/60W

• Rear lights:

- Tail lights and brake lights: 12V/21W/5W

- Fog lights: 12V/21W

- Reversing lights: 12V/21W

Your AIXAM must be maintained within the AIXAM dealer network

For maintenance and repair of your AIXAM use only original AIXAM parts

PRE-DELIVERY CHECKS

After manufacturing your AIXAM with the utmost care, the following final checks are carried out by an authorised AIXAM dealer to ensure your complete satisfaction.

• Check for correct operation of doors, windows, glove box, sunroof, bonnet, hatchback, etc…

• Check tool kit.

• Check levels in:

- Engine oil

- Transmission oil

- Windscreen fluid

- Brake fluid

- Engine coolant and antifreeze

• Check for leaks in:

- Braking system

- Cooling system

• Check tyre pressure including spare tyre.

• Check tightness and security of wheel nut torque, steering joints, engine, transmission, gearbox and general fittings.

• Check all electrical components and lighting system.

• Check engine idling speed.

• Check steering alignment

• Road test vehicle.

• Clean inside and outside of vehicle .

• Check condition of battery charge and security of battery connections.

SERVICE OPERATIONS AND SCHEDULE

CHECKS AND OPERATIONS TO BE PERFORMED DURING SERVICING

Change oil and replace oil filter o o Change transmission oil o o

Check and top-up transmission oil if necessary

1ST SERVICE

BETWEEN 500 –

1000 km

5000 km AND EVERY

5000 km SERVICE

ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS AT

10,000 km AND EVERY

10,000 km

Check coolant level and top-up if necessary

Check for leaks in coolant system o o Check brake fluid level, top-up if necessary

Check for leaks in braking system o o Check brake efficiency including hand

brake Check and inspect brake drums, replace

worn components as necessary Check electrolyte level of battery, top-up

with demineralised water if necessary Lubricate battery terminals o

Check drive belt condition, change if necessary

o o

SERVICE OPERATIONS AND SCHEDULE (cont’d)

Check and clean front pulley Check front pulley for play and replace wear

washers if necessary Check nut torque (wheels, engine, etc…)

Clean or replace air filter element Replace fuel filter

Check all tyre pressures including spare

Check electrical charging circuit

o o

clean

o o

Check all lights and electrical system

Road test vehicle

CHECKS AND OPERATIONS TO BE PERFORMED DURING SERVICING

ATTENTION: Maintenance operations to be performed regularly (in addition to recommended services).

Every year: Replace brake fluid. Every two years: Replace coolant fluid.

Never use four-star petrol or unleaded petrol as antifreeze in diesel oil. Use only products recommended for this purpose.

1ST SERVICE

BETWEEN 500 – 1000

o o

ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS AT

10,000 km AND EVERY

5000 km AND EVERY

5000 km SERVICE

10,000 km

1,000 km or 1 year service

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