Anti-Roll Back Feature; Anti-Stall Feature; Diagnostic Mode Feature; Starting And Stopping The Vehicle - Ezgo TXT FREEDOM Owner's Manual

The Walk-Away feature will limit speed to approximately 2 mph (3 kph) and the warning beeper will sound. When the
accelerator pedal is depressed, the Walk-Away feature and warning beeper will be overridden and normal vehicle
operation resumes. Any unusual situation sensed by the TruCourse Technology system will cause a similar
response. The system functions in all key switch positions.

Anti-Roll Back Feature

Anti-Roll Back, like Walk-Away, limits backward motion of the vehicle down an incline to less than 2 mph (3 kph). See
'Walk-Away Feature' above.

Anti-Stall Feature

Anti-Stall protection prevents motor damage from stalling the vehicle against an object or on a hill.
Example: If all of the following events occur:
• the system senses that the accelerator pedal is depressed (power applied to motor)
• the motor is stalled long enough that any more time may cause motor damage
The Anti-Stall feature will momentarily interrupt power to the motor. This brief interruption will permit the car to roll
backwards slightly before again stopping in the stalled condition. This process will repeat itself periodically until the car
is moved from the stalled condition.
Example: If all of the following events occur:
• the system senses that the accelerator pedal is depressed (power applied to motor)
• the brake is engaged so as to prevent vehicle motion
the Anti-Stall feature will sense a stalled motor condition and remove power from the motor. When the brake pedal is
released, the car will roll backwards slightly before power is returned to the motor.

Diagnostic Mode Feature

Diagnostic mode helps with troubleshooting.
With some electrical system failures, the Diagnostic Mode feature defaults to a mode that allows the vehicle to oper-
ate at a decreased speed.
This feature allows you to return the vehicle to the storage facility and identify the problem.
The technician can put the controller in diagnostic mode and the controller identifies the failure mode.

STARTING AND STOPPING THE VEHICLE

Unintentional roll-back of the vehicle could cause severe personal injury or vehicle dam-
age. To reduce the possibility of vehicle roll-back, keep the brake fully pressed until the
motor has started.
All vehicles have an interlock system that disables the controller and prevents operation or towing of the vehicle while
the charger is connected. Remove the charger plug from the receptacle and correctly store the cable before you move
the vehicle.
1. Sit in the driver's seat.
2. Insert the key and turn to the ON position.
3. Place the direction selector in F (forward) or R (reverse).
NOTICE: When the direction selector is moved to the reverse position, a warning alarm will activate to indi-
cate that the vehicle is ready to run in reverse.
4. Release the parking brake by pressing the lower part of the brake pedal.
5. Slowly press the accelerator pedal to start the motor, release the brake pedal and accelerate slowly.
6. When the accelerator pedal is released, the motor decreases the speed of the vehicle. To stop the vehicle more
quickly, press the brake pedal.
7. Turn the key to the OFF position and remove the key from the switch before exiting the vehicle.

Starting on a Hill

To reduce the possibility of roll-back which could result in severe injury or vehicle
damage, do not release the service brake until motor has started.
NOTICE: Do not hold vehicle on hill by using accelerator and motor. Leaving motor in a stalled condition for
more than 3 - 4 seconds will cause permanent damage to motor.
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