Think city User Manual

THINK City

USER

MANUAL

Index

1. Get to Know Your THINK City

2. Overview of Instruments and Controls

3. Climate Controls

4. Driving and Safety

5. Service and Maintenance

6. Specications and Technical Data

7. Reporting Safety Defects

8. Index

Introduction

This manual is the property of THINK NORTH AMERICA, INC. (THINK NA). Reproduction by any means, electronically or mechanically, in whole or part, is not permitted without written authorization from THINK NA. The User Manual describes standard as well as additional equipment. In some countries you may nd additional requirements aecting installed equipment. Some chapters in the User Manual may describe equipment not necessarily installed in your vehicle.

Specications, descriptions, references to ocial codes/ regulations, technical data and illustrations in this manual are correct information at the time of printing. Product design and product development are an ongoing process, and THINK NA may change the product or contents of this manual without notice and without incurring any liability or responsibility as a result.

Nothing in this manual will release the owner/user of a THINK City vehicle of his or her responsibility for sensible use of the vehicle, and to follow road trac laws and regulations, including other laws and regulations related to THINK City’s intended use.

THINK City is manufactured by: THINK NORTH AMERICA, INC. 3221 Magnum Drive Elkhart, Indiana 46516 www.thinkev.com

Symbols

Indicates a situation in which serious bodily injury or death could result if the warning is ignored.

Indicates a situation in which bodily injury or damage to your vehicle, or both, could result if the caution is ignored.

NOTE: Provides useful supporting information and sometimes

suggests how to make better use of your vehicle.

WARNING

Battery electric vehicles have certain characteristics that require unique care and attention. The THINK CITY has high voltage systems that can cause electrical shock possibly resulting in serious injury or death. Your vehicle was built with safety as a fundamental concern, but reasonable care must be exercised including:

• Do not tamper with orange high voltage wiring or any component attached to such wires, or in the event of an accident, do not touch orange high voltage wiring or any component attached to such wires.

• Pay attention to the warnings in this manual and to all labels in the vehicle.

• Do not work on the electrical system of the vehicle and allow only qualiﬁed personnel to do such work.

• Only use the charging cable supplied with the vehicle and do not use that cable if it is damaged in any way.

WARNING

CAUTION

Introduction

Congratulations on acquiring a THINK City!

We at THINK NA are pleased with your choice of the THINK City EV, a zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) that will benet the environment and your driving pleasure. In our opinion, THINK City is the best choice of vehicle with regard to reduction in emissions, and we have invested a considerable amount of eort and resources to make THINK City a practical, safe and economical vehicle.

This User Manual

In this manual you will nd relevant information and answers to typical questions. As you will notice, we provide important illustrations and use a simple structure for easy reference. If you are unable to nd information on specic topics, or if you feel a better explanation is needed on something, please contact your local THINK NA dealer.

Other Documentation

In addition to this User Manual, you will nd the following in the documentation packet:

• Battery Manual

• Service and Warranty Manual

• Portable Charger System Manual

• Radio Owner’s Manual (if equipped)

• Original Equipment Passenger and Light Truck Tire Owner’s

Manual and Limited Warranty

Please read the documents carefully to understand this vehicle’s unique functionality and what you can expect from it.

Warranties and Repair

If you experience equipment failure, contact your dealer or other authorized THINK NA workshop. Be sure to become familiar with and follow the recommendations in the Service and Warranty Manual for THINK City.

To ensure safety, the vehicle must only be charged from a grounded power supply. No other connection must be used.

WARNING

Introduction

III

Symbols/Labels

Coolant,

replenishment

Battery reset

(not applicable),

TPMS set

Air bags and children/

child safety seats

Disconnecting

air bag

Vehicle

identification

High voltage

warning

Battery identification

High voltage

warning

High voltage

warning

U.S. certification

Tire and loading

Exemption

Emission

WARNING

DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur

Children 1 2 and un der can be kil led by the air bag The BACK S EAT is the safest place for chi ldren NEVER put a rear-fa cing ch ild sea t in fro nt unle ss air bag is off Sit as far back a s possi ble from the ai r bag ALWAYS use SEAT BELTS and CHILD R ESTRAIN TS

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This chapter is a quick reference guide to all the main features in your THINK City. It is important to notice important issues connected to driving an electric vehicle. You will nd more of the descriptions in this chapter and elsewhere in this User Manual. If anything is unclear, please contact your dealer. Read the User Manual carefully to achieve maximum utilization of the vehicle.

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Table of Contents

Important Information ............................................................................................................................................... 14

California Proposition 65 ..........................................................................................................................................15

Exterior ..............................................................................................................................................................................16

Interior ...............................................................................................................................................................................18

Instrument Cluster .....................................................................................................................................................110

Charging ...........................................................................................................................................................................111

Traction System ........................................................................................................................................................... 113

How to Start/Stop the Vehicle ................................................................................................................................114

Open/Close/Lock System......................................................................................................................................... 115

Motor Compartment ..................................................................................................................................................116

Luggage Area ................................................................................................................................................................. 117

Technical Data/Recycling .......................................................................................................................................118

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Important Information

THINK City is a safe vehicle

THINK City is a certied vehicle under the National Motor Vehicle Safety Act. THINK City has been developed in cooperation with leading automobile industries involved in vehicle safety, and has been tested by highly regarded test laboratories throughout the world.

Simple service and maintenance

Your THINK City is easy to maintain with fewer parts in need of service. The outer body panels are made of dyed-throughout plastic, to avoid dents, paint damage or corrosion. The battery is maintenance-free, with a long lifetime.

THINK City is a simple vehicle to use

• THINK City can be driven like all other vehicles.

• The ignition key turns the vehicle on and o.

• The electric motor is controlled by the accelerator pedal.

• The gear box functions as an ordinary automatic transmission.

• The energy level is shown on the instrument cluster.

• The vehicle battery can be charged with a standard, grounded outlet box (120V or 240V and 10 A or 15 A).

Federal and local authorities are encouraging people to switch to zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) by oering dierent incentives, such as:

• Cash incentives from federal and local governments

• No toll charges on roads

• Free parking and free charging

• Tax credit benets

• Use of public transport lanes

• Use of carpool lanes Contact your local authorities to nd out which incentives they are oering for electric vehicles.

WARNING

THINK City is an electric traction vehicle with a molded plastic vehicle body. This makes THINK City diﬀerent from other vehicles in many ways. The most important are:

• THINK City is virtually silent. Remember that other

drivers and pedestrians might not be able to hear you coming. Use extreme caution in crossroads and pedestrian areas.

• Cleaning and maintenance of the plastic vehicle body is

diﬀerent from a standard painted vehicle. See Chapter 5, Service and Maintenance, in this manual.

• Charging the traction battery is a simple procedure. Read

and learn about this and the charger cable in this chapter and also in the Portable Charger System Manual.

Important Information

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California Proposition 65

WARNING

• Certain vehicle components may contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain ﬂuids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear may contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

• Certain components of this vehicle, such as air bag modules and seat belt pretensioners, may contain Perchlorate Material. Special handling may be required for service or vehicle end of life disposal. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/ hazardouswaste/.

California Proposition 65

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Exterior

One wiper covers

the whole windshield

Vehicle

identification

number

Antenna for radio

Seats with safety belts

Luggage compartment

Reflector

Door handle/lock.

Remote control of

lock is standard.

Charger hatch

Connection point for charging cable and

identification of battery type.

Combined main

light/park light/

turn signal

Hood, can be

released from

driver seat

Energy-absorbing

safety bumper

Turn signal

Air intake for air

conditioning system

Exterior

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Exterior

Opens

rear

hatch

Locks

side

doors

Electric mirror,

adjusted with button

between seats

Tire and rim (for

recommended tire

pressure, see page

5-20)

Turn signal/

reverse lamp

Brake light/

tail light

Vehicle outer

body made of

dyed-throughout

plastic

Energy-

absorbing safety

bumper

Brake light/ tail light

Turn signal/ reverse lamp

Rear hatch, opened from inside or with key fob

High-mounted

brake light

Unlocks side doors

Functions on the key fob:

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Interior

Windshield wiper/

windshield washer

Row of indicators/

warning lamps

Indicator, start-up

locking system

Emergency

hazard switch

Window

adjustment

Parking brakeGear selector

Steering wheel

adjustment

Ignition lock

on/off switch

Open rear

hatch

Instrument

cluster/warning

lamps

Turn signal/

high beam/

head lamp

flasher

Disconnect air bag, passenger seat

TPMS set button

Connection for diagnosis (for service personnel)

Fuse box 12V

Interior

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Interior

Rear view

mirror

Ventilation

Light switch/

instrument lights

Horn

Hood release

knob

Battery charging indicator

Cabin air

vents

12V outlet

Ventilation

Door opener/ door lock

Speaker

Coin box

Radio/CD player

(if equipped)

Cup holdersExterior

side mirror

adjustment

Heat/AC

ventilation

Accelerator

pedal

Brake pedal

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mph

100

110

120

Instrument Cluster

Control and

warning lamps

Energy level

gauge

Control and

warning lamps

Illuminated

when charging

is in progress

Illuminated when

the external

power supply is

connected

Gear indicator

lamps

(see Chapter 2,

page 2-9)

Indicator/Warning

lamps

(see Chapter 2,

page 2-9)

Economy

gauge

Odometer

Odometer trip

button

Lock indicator. Flashes when the key is removed from the lock. The indicator is off when the vehicle is running. In case the lamp illuminates continuously, or flashes rapidly, contact dealer.

Speedometer

Instrument Cluster

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Charging

Charging the traction battery is a straight-forward and safe process. THINK City is supplied with a portable charger system (PCS) that includes a control unit with cables for connections to the electrical outlet and the vehicle. To charge the battery, connect the charging cable supplied with the vehicle to the electrical outlet. The connection is made through the hatch on the driver side of the vehicle, in front of the driver side door. You will also nd more information on proper charging procedures and troubleshooting in the Portable Charger System Manual provided along with this manual.

To charge the battery:

WARNING

• Always follow the charging directions carefully. If you don’t, you may cause damage to the vehicle and/or the connected electrical outlet, injury to persons or accidental death.

• Inspection of the charge cable is required before use. A defective charge cable may cause an electric shock, with possible injury or accidental death, and/or damage to vehicle or building due to overheating.

CAUTION

It is not possible to charge the traction battery if the 12V battery is completely discharged.

1. Park the vehicle with the gear selector in P (Park) and engage the parking brake.

2. Place the charging cable so that the PCS does not exert undue pressure on the cable and/or electrical outlet.

3. Always check the charging cable for any damaged areas.

4. Connect charging cable to power supply. Maximum safety is achieved when the charging cable is rst connected to the electrical outlet and then to the vehicle.

5. Open the charger plug lid with your thumb, liing upwards and connect charger plug to vehicle socket.

6. Ensure that the battery charging indicator lamp in the vehicle illuminates and the economy gauge needle in the instrument cluster is in the + region.

7. The charge time is dependent upon the total capacity of the battery, how much ampere-hour capacity is le and the amount of current used.

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Refer to the Portable Charger System Manual and the Battery Manual for more information on proper charging procedures and estimated charging hours for your vehicle.

Delayed Charge Startup

CAUTION

If the battery charging indicator lamp in the vehicle ﬂashes on the battery portion, it indicates that the charging is on hold for the batteries to reach appropriate temperature. This is normal. Once the appropriate temperature is reached, charging will start and the lamp will continuously illuminate.

The vehicle safety systems will monitor the battery and the battery’s temperature. If the battery is outside chargeable temperature range, for instance immediately aer driving, if the battery temperature is too high, the charging will be delayed until the battery temperature has decreased suciently. This condition will be indicated by slow ashing of the battery charge indicator.

Estimated Charging Hours

Charging time is dependent upon how much ampere-hour capacity is le, and the total capacity of the battery. For more information on battery types, capacity and charging time, see Battery Manual provided with this documentation packet.

Removing the Battery Charging Cable

1. Detach the battery charging cable from the vehicle.

2. Close the charger hatch.

3. Detach the battery charging cable from the electrical outlet.

4. Put the battery charging cable in its usual place, under the rear storage compartment. THINK NA recommends keeping the battery charging cable in the vehicle.

NOTE: It is recommended that the battery charging cable is

disconnected from the vehicle rst and then from the electrical outlet.

Charging and Charge Cable

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Traction System

THINK City is a front-wheel drive vehicle and is driven by an electric motor through a xed reduction gear. The electric motor supplies ample torque over the entire rpm range. The motor gets its power (electricity) from the traction battery (see Battery Manual). The THINK G4 EV drive controller monitors the electrical charge and utilizes the energy eciently. It also regulates the motor to act as a generator when the accelerator is released.

The traction battery is charged by connection to 240V (recommended) or 120V from a normal grounded electrical outlet. A built-in battery charger converts AC in the power grid to DC to charge the battery in the most optimal way. Charging stops automatically when the battery is fully charged. The on-board vehicle charger, drive controller and motor are liquid cooled. Two pumps circulate coolant to the individual units to maintain the correct temperature.

Charging current

to the battery

Coolant

system

THINK G4 EV

drive controller

Radiator

12V battery

Motor and

gears

240V/60 Hz

Traction battery

Control unit

Power to

the motor

THINK City also has a separate 12V system which powers the headlights, windshield wiper, instruments, ventilation fan, etc. The 12V battery is charged by the traction battery via a converter built into the drive controller.

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How to Start/Stop the Vehicle

How to Start the Vehicle

1. Disconnect the battery charging cable.

2. Make sure the gear selector is in P (PARK).

3. Turn the ignition key to position II, and then to position III and then release. There will be a humming sound and all gear indicator lamps (green) will illuminate.

4. When the motor starts, the telltale lamp showing a green vehicle will illuminate. Make sure all warning and caution lamps are o.

5. Press the brake pedal and move the gear selector to desired position.

6. Release the parking brake and press the accelerator pedal.

You can also start the vehicle if the gear selector is in N (NEUTRAL).

NOTE: The vehicle is equipped with a park-brake interlock. You

must press the brake to shi the gear selector out of P (Park).

How to Stop and Turn Oﬀ the Vehicle

1. Press the brake pedal until the vehicle has come to a complete stop.

2. Ensure that the vehicle is not moving.

3. Move the gear selector to P (PARK) and engage the parking brake.

4. Turn o the ignition (move to position 0).

5. Remove the ignition key and lock the vehicle.

How to Open the Rear Hatch

From inside the vehicle: Push the button for opening the rear hatch.

Using key fob: Push the symbol for opening the rear hatch twice quickly (works only with ignition key in 0, or ignition key removed).

CAUTION

Make sure the rear hatch is latched before driving (it can appear closed without actually being latched).

Access Light

Open doors with the key fob to switch on the interior light. The light will switch o aer 25 seconds if all doors are closed. The light will switch o if the vehicle is started or locked with the key fob.

See Chapter 2 for more information.

III

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Open/Close/Lock System

Keys and Lock Systems

CAUTION

Keep the keys in a safe place and out of reach of children. Children could accidentally open the vehicle and injure themselves or others or cause damage to the vehicle.

THINK City is equipped with two remote control key fobs. The vehicle can be opened manually with the keys (only on driver side) if the remote control does not work. THINK City is equipped with an advanced starter lock system. The vehicle can only be started with these coded keys (see Chapter 2).

Manual open/lock with key (only on driver side). Activate central locking device.

Key Fob

Both key fobs are equipped with a remote control to lock or unlock the vehicle. Push the desired function on the key fob.

NOTE: If the open button on the key is pressed and none of

the doors are opened or the ignition is not activated within 45 seconds, the central locking device will automatically lock the doors.

Change Key Fob Battery

See “Service and Maintenance”, page 519.

Central Locking Device

THINK City is equipped with a central locking device to lock all

the doors with the interior door lock on the driver side or on the key fob.

Opens rear

hatch

(push twice)

Unlocks side doors

Interior door lock (activates central locking device)

Locks side doors

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Motor Compartment

Air intake for

ventilation

Inertia sensor

for battery

disconnect

THINK G4

EV drive

controller

Motor and

gear

Refill for

power

steering fluid

Radiator 12V battery

Refill windshield washer fluid

Vacuum pump for power brake

Refill coolant

Refill brake fluid

Motor Compartment

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Luggage Area

Interior

compartment

light (roof lamp)

License plate

light

Storage area Roadside

warning

triangle

Tire repair kit

Storage net on back side of seats

Rear hatch

Luggage Area

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Technical Data/Recycling

Temperature Limits

THINK City works under the following temperatures:

Green = normal performance Yellow = reduced performance Red = storage only

Fully Recyclable

THINK City was designed to create minimal impact on the environment in all phases of its usable lifetime. The unique way the vehicle is built makes it easy to disassemble for recycling. The dyed-throughout plastic body emits no poisonous gasses during production and can be melted down and re-used. The dye comes from natural pigments which eliminates the need for painting and the fumes resulting from that process. The framework is of aluminum and steel which can easily be recycled.

Technical Data/Recycling

Down to

-40°F

Down to

-13°F

-4°F

+104°F

Up to

+122°F

Up to

+185°F

The rst thing you will see when you get into your THINK City is the instrument cluster, which is arranged to give you a clear overview of the controls. Here you will nd control and warning lights as well as instruments that inform you of the status of certain vehicle functions before you start the vehicle and when the vehicle is driven.

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Table of Contents

Overview Instruments .............................................................................................................................................. 24

Main Instrument Cluster with Warning Lamps ..............................................................................................26

Interior and Climate Controls .................................................................................................................................28

Gear Selector and Indicator ..................................................................................................................................... 29

Main Light Switch, Turn Signal and Instrument Panel Lights ...............................................................210

Ignition Lock and Emergency Hazard Switch ................................................................................................211

Windshield Wiper, Defroster and Horn ........................................................................................................... 212

Start-up Locking System, Steering Wheel and Parking Brake ............................................................... 213

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Overview Instruments

Lever to open

rear hatch

Main instrument cluster (see page 2-6 and 2-7)

Main head lamps

switch (see

page 2-10)

Lever to open

the hood

Brake pedal

Electric window

switches

(up/down)

Parking brake (see 4-14)

Heating, A/C and ventilation control knobs (see Chapter 3)

Gear indicator (see page 2-9)

Ventilation vents

Sun visor release

Sun visor with mirror

Accelerator

pedal

Turn signal/

high beam

head lamps/

head lamp

flasher (see

page 2-10)

Overview Instruments

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Overview Instruments

Indicator for start

and ignition locking

system

Windshield

wiper/washer

(see page 2-12)

Instrument panel

light (see page

2-10)

Door opener/

door lock

Ignition lock

Indicator for charging

Storage compartment

12V outlet plug for 12V equipment. Max load is 200 W. Always keep cover on when not in use.

Exterior side mirror adjustment

(see page 2-8)

Emergency hazard switch. Activates hazard

lights. Works also when ignition is off. Press once to

activate and again to turn off.

mph

100

110

120

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Main Instrument Cluster with Warning Lamps

Warning lamp for safety

belts. Illuminates when the

driver or passenger has not

fastened the safety belt.

Warning lamp

for turn signal and

emergency hazard switch.

Speedometer. Shows the vehicle’s speed.

Warning lamp for faulty equipment. Illuminates if there are faults in the electrical system. If constantly on, contact your dealer.

Warning lamp for air

bags. Illuminates or

blinks continuously if

there is a fault in the air

bag system.

Charge level. Shows the traction battery’s charge level. 100% means the battery is fully charged. If under 5%, the power output will be noticeably reduced (to economize range with the remaining charge available). 0% means the battery is completely discharged and must be charged to avoid damage. The charge gauge is active during both charging and driving. When the ignition is off, the gauge will show the charge level when the vehicle was last driven.

Warning lamp

indicating low power

of 12V battery.

Warning lamp for

low battery charge.

Illuminates continuously if

the charge is under 10%.

Blinks rapidly when the

charge is 0%.

Trip odometer

button. Hold in for

2 seconds to reset.

Push quickly to

select the function.

The odometer registers the vehicle’s total driving distance. The trip counter shows the number of miles/kilometers driven from that starting point.

Main Instrument Cluster with Warning Lamps

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