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  • Page 1 2006 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 3 Club Car is not liable for errors in this manual or for incidental or consequential damages that result from the use of the material in this manual.
  • Page 4 Club Car products are backed by a customer support system designed to offer you fast, courteous service. In the event that your golf car needs repairs or service, we recommend that your local authorized Club Car rep- resentative perform them. For the name and address of the Club Car representative nearest you, logon to our web site at www.clubcar.com or call 1-800-ClubCar (258-2227).
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Engine Oil – Gasoline Vehicles ......................... 42 Fueling Instructions – Gasoline Vehicles ....................43 Cleaning the Vehicle ..........................44 Accessories ............................... 45 Subsequent Owner Registration ........................ 45 Precedent Villager 4 ..........................45 Vehicle Specifications ..........................47 2006 Precedent Golf Car Owner’s Manual Page 3...
  • Page 6: Vehicle Feature Identification

    • When towing this vehicle, tow switch must be in the TOW position. CCI 102555901 CCI 102518001 PRIVATE SPEED DECAL (IQ VEHICLES WITH PRIVATE SPEED OPTION) OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DECAL KEY SWITCH BATTERY WARNING LIGHT PARK BRAKE PEDAL BRAKE PEDAL ACCELERATOR PEDAL Page 4 2006 Precedent Golf Car Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 7 - Servicing the vehicle when removing or installing plate. • Keep electronic components dry. • Remove plate from vehicle • See vehicle maintenance and CCI 102518101 completely. 102527501 service manual before servicing. CCI 102519401 2006 Precedent Golf Car Owner’s Manual Page 5...
  • Page 8 • Place Forward/Reverse switch in NEUTRAL position. • Turn key OFF and remove key when not in use. CCI 102519201 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DECAL KEY SWITCH LOW OIL WARNING LIGHT PARK BRAKE PEDAL ACCELERATOR PEDAL BRAKE PEDAL Page 6 2006 Precedent Golf Car Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 9 ) off during storage or transport. • Stop engine and allow to cool before refueling. EXCESSIVE SPEED CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH • Do not tamper with engine governor adjustment. CCI 102517801 2006 Precedent Golf Car Owner’s Manual Page 7...
  • Page 10 Safety signs like you see above may at first seem shocking, but their impact is mild compared with the reality of severe personal injury. Your safety and satisfaction are of the utmost importance to Club Car. That is why before operating the vehicle, we urge you to review the information in this manual.
  • Page 11: Safety Details

    • Battery – Explosive gases! Do not smoke. Keep sparks and flames away from the vehicle and service area. Ventilate when charging or operating vehicle in an enclosed area. Wear a full face shield and rubber gloves when working on or near batteries. DANGER CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE... 2006 Precedent Golf Car Owner’s Manual Page 9...
  • Page 12 • A Club Car vehicle will not provide protection from lightning, flying objects, or other storm- related hazards. If caught in a storm while driving a Club Car vehicle, exit the vehicle and seek shelter in accordance with applicable safety guidelines for your location.
  • Page 13: Battery Disconnection

    IQ System. Throughout this manual, important features unique to each model are highlighted. We urge the owner/operator to read and understand this manual, and to pay special attention to the features specific to his/her vehicle(s). 2006 Precedent Golf Car Owner’s Manual Page 11...
  • Page 14: Model Identification

    Model Identification MODEL IDENTIFICATION The serial number of your Club Car is printed on a bar code decal mounted on the passenger side inner dash (Figure 3, Page 12). See following NOTE. NOTE: Have the vehicle serial number available when ordering parts or making inquiries.
  • Page 15: Controls And Indicators - Electric Vehicles

    When the rocker switch is positioned in the NEUTRAL position, with neither side down, the vehicle will not operate if the accelerator pedal is pressed.The reverse buzzer will sound as a warning when the Forward/Reverse switch is in the REVERSE position. 2006 Precedent Golf Car Owner’s Manual Page 13...
  • Page 16: Accelerator Pedal

    Once vehicle speed slows to below approximately 11 mph (17.7 km/h), with the accelerator pedal still released, motor braking will be deac- tivated and the vehicle will coast freely. This feature is selectable. Contact your Club Car dealer/distrib- utor to inquire about this selectable feature.
  • Page 17 (Figure 9). The battery warning light is controlled by the onboard computer. Figure 9 Battery Warning Light 2006 Precedent Golf Car Owner’s Manual Page 15...
  • Page 18 30 minutes. However, the vehicle should be charged at the first opportunity. If the warning light illuminates and the vehicle is unable to operate for 30 minutes, have your Club Car distributor/ dealer check the vehicle for a possible battery or electrical system problem.
  • Page 19: Controls And Indicators - Gasoline Vehicles

    • Do not tamper with the governor. Doing so will void the warranty, as well as damage the engine and other components, and could result in property damage, personal injury, or death due to unsafe speed. 2006 Precedent Golf Car Owner’s Manual Page 17...
  • Page 20 (NEUTRAL), the vehicle will not operate. The engine will stop if it is shifted to this position during operation. Club Car vehicles operate at reduced speed in reverse. The reverse buzzer will sound as a warning when the Forward/Reverse handle is in the REVERSE position.
  • Page 21 The park brake has multiple locking positions and should be firmly pressed and locked to prevent the vehicle from rolling. NOTE: Vehicles equipped with lights: After the park brake is engaged, the brake lights will remain illu- minated for up to four minutes. 2006 Precedent Golf Car Owner’s Manual Page 19...
  • Page 22 Page 21). If the vehicle is hard to start in cool or cold temperatures, simply push in the choke cover to activate it. Hold it during start up and release the choke cover after the engine starts and runs smoothly. Page 20 2006 Precedent Golf Car Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 23: Pre-Operation And Daily Safety Checklist

    PRE-OPERATION AND DAILY SAFETY CHECKLIST Each Club Car vehicle has been thoroughly inspected and adjusted at the factory; however, upon receiving your new vehicle(s), you should become familiar with its controls, indicators, and operation. Carefully inspect each vehicle to ensure that it is in proper working condition before accepting delivery.
  • Page 24: Performance Inspection

    Use the following checklist as a guide to inspect the vehicle and check daily for proper operation. Any prob- lems should be corrected by a Club Car distributor/dealer or a trained technician. All Vehicles •...
  • Page 25: Driving Instructions

    Motor braking should quickly and smoothly slow the vehicle to approximately 11 mph (17.7 km/h). Motor braking will disengage when vehicle slows to 11 mph (17.7 km/h). This feature is selectable for IQ System vehicles only. Contact your local Club Car dealer/distributor to inquire about this selectable feature.
  • Page 26 As the accelerator pedal is pressed, speed will increase until full speed is reached. See following WARNING. ý WARNING • Operator must control vehicle speed when going downhill. WARNING CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE... Page 24 2006 Precedent Golf Car Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 27 1 to 3 mph (1.5 to 4.8 km/h) unless the accelerator is pressed. This prevents the possibility of a parked vehicle (with the park brake disengaged) rolling away too fast to be overtaken on foot. 2006 Precedent Golf Car Owner’s Manual Page 25...
  • Page 28: Towing

    • For use on public roads, the trailer must meet all federal, state, and local requirements such as taillights, brake lights, etc. • Do not tow a Club Car vehicle behind a passenger vehicle or truck on a public road unless it is on an approved trailer.
  • Page 29: Storage - Electric Vehicle

    If the battery charger is left plugged in during extended storage, the elec- trolyte should be checked monthly to ensure that proper level is maintained. AC power should also be checked periodically. 2006 Precedent Golf Car Owner’s Manual Page 27...
  • Page 30: Storage - Gasoline Vehicle

    • Turn the fuel shut-off valve to closed (OFF) position (Figure 20). ý CAUT ION • Batteries in a low state of charge will freeze at low temperatures. Page 28 2006 Precedent Golf Car Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 31 WITH OFF MARKINGS ON THE SIDES OF VALVE) VIEWED FROM SELECTOR VIEWED FROM SELECTOR SIDE OF VALVE SIDE OF VALVE Figure 20 Fuel Shut-off Valve – Closed Position Figure 21 Fuel Shut-off Valve – Open Position 2006 Precedent Golf Car Owner’s Manual Page 29...
  • Page 32 5. Adjust tires to recommended tire pressure. See Vehicle Specifications on page 47. 6. Perform the Pre-Operation and Daily Safety Checklist on page 21. Page 30 2006 Precedent Golf Car Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 33: Maintenance

    Any vehicle not functioning correctly should be removed from use until it is properly repaired. This will prevent further damage to the vehicle and avoid the possibility of injury due to unsafe conditions. Contact your local Club Car distributor/dealer to perform all repairs and semiannual and annual periodic service. ý...
  • Page 34: Periodic Service Schedules

    200 rounds of golf) supplement. Lubricate all rotating joints. See Periodic Pedal group Lubrication Schedules on page 35. Check for loose hardware; tighten if General Vehicle necessary. Refer to the appropriate maintenance and service manual. Page 32 2006 Precedent Golf Car Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 35 Refer to the appropriate maintenance and service manual. Two year service by trained technician only Fuel filters Replace. Dispose of used filters properly. (every 200 hours of operation or every 400 rounds of golf) 2006 Precedent Golf Car Owner’s Manual Page 33...
  • Page 36: Periodic Lubrication Schedules

    Class SE, SF, or SG Oil (or higher) (every 100 hours of Dupont™ Performance Dry Multi-Use operation or 200 rounds Pedal group Lubricant of golf) Figure 24 Lubrication Points – Electric Vehicles Page 34 2006 Precedent Golf Car Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 37 32 oz. (0.95 liter) without filter; 38 oz. operation (or every 400 (dispose of properly) (1.12 liters) with filter rounds of golf), or annually, whichever comes first Figure 25 Lubrication Points – Gasoline Vehicles 2006 Precedent Golf Car Owner’s Manual Page 35...
  • Page 38: Vehicle Controller - Electric Vehicles

    • On all vehicles, turn off all accessories before charging batteries. NOTE: Recycle or dispose of discarded batteries in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. Club Car electric vehicles use deep-cycle batteries. Automotive batteries should never be used in electric vehicles.
  • Page 39 (do not leave discharged overnight). LEVEL BATTERY CAP INDICATOR PLATES ELECTROLYTE LEVEL AT LEAST 1/2 INCH (13 MM) ABOVE PLATES OR TO LEVEL INDICATOR Figure 26 Battery Electrolyte Level 2006 Precedent Golf Car Owner’s Manual Page 37...
  • Page 40: Battery Charger - Electric Vehicles

    ý WARNING • Only trained technicians should repair or service the charger. Contact your nearest Club Car distributor/dealer. • Each charger should have its own dedicated 15 or 20 ampere separately protected (circuit breaker or fuse) single phase branch circuit, in accordance with all applicable electrical codes for the location.
  • Page 41 - The plug, receptacle, or cords are cut, worn, have any exposed wires or are damaged in any way. • Using the charger with any of the above symptoms could result in a fire, property damage, personal injury, or death. 2006 Precedent Golf Car Owner’s Manual Page 39...
  • Page 42 The charger is automatic and will turn off when batteries are fully charged. If the charger does not seem to be operating properly, or if the batteries seem weak, contact your local Club Car distributor/dealer. Figure 27 Correct Insertion of Charger DC Plug...
  • Page 43: Battery - Gasoline Vehicles

    WARNING • Do not jump start a dead battery using another battery and jumper cables. The battery in the Club Car gasoline vehicle is a 12-volt, low maintenance battery that requires infrequent watering (Figure 29). Any corrosion around the positive (+) or negative (–) terminals should be washed off with a solution of baking soda and water (1 cup (237 mL) per gallon (3.8 L) of water).
  • Page 44: Engine Oil - Gasoline Vehicles

    3. If the oil level is at or below the low level mark on the dipstick gauge, add oil until the level is between low and full levels (safe level). 4. Reinsert dipstick into the oil filler tube. NOTE: Properly recycle or dispose of used oil in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. Page 42 2006 Precedent Golf Car Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 45: Fueling Instructions - Gasoline Vehicles

    • Do not pour gasoline into the fuel tank when the engine is hot or while it is running. • Be sure the fuel tank ground wire, located next to the fuel shut-off valve, is properly connected before fueling the vehicle. DANGER CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE... 2006 Precedent Golf Car Owner’s Manual Page 43...
  • Page 46: Cleaning The Vehicle

    A garden hose at normal resi- dential water pressure is adequate. Club Car does not recommend any type of pressure washing or steam cleaning. Such a process will expose electrical components to moisture. Moisture entering electrical components can result in water damage and subsequent component failure.
  • Page 47: Accessories

    In the event a vehicle is bought as a used vehicle, we strongly urge the new owner to register the vehicle with Club Car. This will enable us to contact you if the need arises. Please send your name, address, and serial number(s) of the vehicle(s) to CLUB CAR, INC., P.O.
  • Page 48 • Study all general information and WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTE statements in the Battery Charger section on page 38. HAND HOLD HAND RAIL FOOT REST PASSENGER WARNING DECAL (ON REAR HANDRAIL FACING SEAT) Precedent Villager 4 Figure 33 Page 46 2006 Precedent Golf Car Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 49: Vehicle Specifications

    Ground clearance (11 cm) (11 cm) (11 cm) (11 cm) 34.5 in. 34.5 34.5 in. 34.5 Front wheel tread (88 cm) (88 cm) (88 cm) (88 cm) Vehicle Specifications continued on next page... 2006 Precedent Golf Car Owner’s Manual Page 47...
  • Page 50: Specifications

    (0.8 liter) 6.7 gallons 6.7 gallons Fuel tank (25.4 liters) (25.4 liters) TIRE PRESSURE 18-20 psi 12-14 psi 18-20 psi 12-14 psi Front and rear (1.24-1.38 (0.83-0.96 (1.24-1.38 (0.83-0.96 bars) bars) bars) bars) Page 48 2006 Precedent Golf Car Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 51 WARRANTY CLAIM. EXCLUSIONS: Excluded from any CLUB CAR warranty is damage to a golf car or component resulting from a cause other than a defect including poor maintenance, neglect, abuse, accident & collision, maintenance adjustments, unreasonable or unintended strain or use, improper installation of accessories, installation of parts or accessories that are not original equipment, nonapproved alteration, and acts of god.
  • Page 52 Repair shall mean remedying a defect in the golf car or component thereof at no cost to the purchaser during the applicable limited warranty period. If CLUB CAR elects to repair the golf car, it may provide factory-reconditioned parts or components.
  • Page 53 5. NO CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES: In no event shall Club Car be liable for any incidental or consequential damages including, but not limited to, loss related to property other than the vehicle, loss of use, loss of time, inconvenience, or any other economic loss. This warranty is applicable only where the California or U.S. EPA emission control system warranty regulation is in effect.
  • Page 54 System Warranty requires that you return your • Magneto or electronic ignition system blow-by gases are led to the breather chamber engine to an authorized Club Car Dealer for • Fuel filter element through the crankcase.Then, it is led to the air remedy under warranty.Please read the warranty...
  • Page 56 Manual No. 102680201 Edition Code 0705B0106A Club Car, Inc. www.clubcar.com P.O. Box 204658 Phone 1.706.863.3000 Augusta, GA 30917-4658 1.800.ClubCar Int’l +1 706.863.3000 1.706.863.5808...

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