Driving Instructions - Club Car DS Villager 4 2006 Owner's Manual

Gasoline Vehicles
• Accelerator for pedal-start vehicles: With the key switch in the ON position and the Forward/
Reverse handle in the FORWARD position, as the accelerator pedal is pressed, the engine should start
and the vehicle should accelerate smoothly to full speed. When the pedal is released it should return to
the original position and the engine should stop. All Club Car vehicles operate at reduced speed in
reverse.
• Accelerator for key-start vehicles: After starting the engine with the key switch and placing the For-
ward/Reverse handle in the FORWARD position, the vehicle should accelerate smoothly to full speed
as the accelerator pedal is pressed. When the accelerator pedal is released it should return to the orig-
inal position and the engine should idle.
• Governor: Check maximum speed of the vehicle. All DS Villager 4 vehicles should run at 12-15 mph
(19-24 km/h) on a level surface. The TransPorter, Villager 6, and Villager 8 gasoline-powered vehicles
should run at 14-16 mph (23-26 km/h) on a level surface.

DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS

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WARNING
• Only licensed drivers should be allowed to drive the vehicle.
• Before allowing anyone to drive the vehicle, make sure the driver is familiar with all controls
and operating procedures.
• No more than two people per seat at one time.
• Do not allow riders in the cargo bed.
• The vehicle is not specially equipped for handicapped persons:
- Make sure all persons can properly operate the vehicle prior to allowing them to drive the
vehicle.
- Make sure all passengers are capable of securing themselves in a vehicle before allowing
them to ride in one.
• For night use, vehicle must be equipped with headlights, taillights, and reflectors.
• Stop vehicle before shifting Forward/Reverse handle or switch. Failure to do so may result in
injury to inattentive passengers and (or) damage to the vehicle.
• To help avoid being struck, do not stand in front of or behind the vehicle.
• Do not leave children unattended on vehicle.
• Operate the vehicle from the driver seat only.
• To help prevent falls from the vehicle, remain seated and hold on to hand holds or handrails at
all times. Driver should keep both hands on the steering wheel when the vehicle is in motion.
• To help prevent the possibility of serious injury, keep entire body inside vehicle.
• To help prevent vehicle from overturning, drive slowly in turns.
• To help prevent vehicle from overturning, drive slowly straight up and down slopes. Avoid
driving the vehicle on slopes exceeding 20% incline.
• Avoid stopping a loaded vehicle on a hill. If a loaded vehicle must be stopped on a hill, avoid
sudden starts or rolling backwards and stopping suddenly. Failure to heed this warning could
result in the vehicle overturning.
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