Club Car 2006 Precedent Owner's Manual page 12

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DANGER
• Gasoline – Flammable! Explosive! Do not smoke. Keep sparks and flames away from the
vehicle and service area. Service only in a well-ventilated area.
• Do not operate gasoline vehicle in an enclosed area without proper ventilation. The engine
produces carbon monoxide, which is an odorless, deadly poison.
• 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.
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WARNING
• Follow the procedures exactly as stated in this manual, and heed all DANGER, WARNING, and
CAUTION statements in this manual as well as those on the vehicle and battery charger.
• Do not leave children unattended on vehicle.
• Prior to leaving the vehicle unattended or servicing the vehicle, set the park brake, place the
Forward/Reverse handle or switch in the NEUTRAL position, turn the key switch to the OFF
position, and remove the key. Chock the wheels when servicing the vehicle.
• Improper use of the vehicle or failure to properly maintain it could result in decreased vehicle
performance, severe personal injury, or death.
• Any modification or change to the vehicle that affects the stability or handling of the vehicle,
or increases maximum vehicle speed beyond factory specifications, could result in severe
personal injury or death.
• Check the vehicle for proper location of all vehicle safety and operation decals and make sure
they are in place and are easy to read. See vehicle feature identification information on pages
4 through 7.
• Only trained technicians should service or repair the vehicle or battery charger. Anyone doing
even simple repairs or service should have knowledge and experience in electrical and
mechanical repair. The appropriate instructions must be used when performing maintenance,
service, or accessory installation.
• Wear safety glasses or approved eye protection when servicing the vehicle or battery charger.
Wear a full face shield and rubber gloves when working on or near batteries.
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry such as rings, watches, chains, etc., when servicing the
vehicle or battery charger.
• Use insulated tools when working near batteries or electrical connections. Use extreme
caution to avoid shorting of components or wiring.
Electric vehicle only:
• Place Tow/Run switch in the TOW position before disconnecting or connecting the batteries.
Failure to heed this warning could result in a battery explosion or severe personal injury.
• To avoid unintentionally starting the vehicle, disconnect the batteries as shown (Figure 1,
Page 11).
• After disconnecting the batteries, wait 90 seconds for the controller capacitors to discharge.
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