Driving Instructions - Club Car DS Golf Cars Gasoline and Electric Owner's Manual

• Zero Speed Detect: With the vehicle parked on level ground and the park brake disengaged, place the
Tow/Run switch in the RUN position and attempt to push the vehicle. Motor braking should engage and
cause resistance to rolling (moving at no more than 1 to 3 mph) (1.5 to 4.8 km/h) with the Forward/
Reverse switch in any position. When zero speed detect motor braking is engaged, the reverse buzzer
should emit a distinct pattern of beeps. See following WARNING.
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WARNING
• Zero-speed detect will not limit vehicle speed to 1 mph (1.6 km/h) on very steep grades. Do not
operate vehicle on slopes exceeding 20% grades.
• "Pedal Up" Motor Braking (adjustable on IQ System vehicles): Accelerate the vehicle to full speed
and then release the accelerator pedal. 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 adjustable for IQ System vehicles only. Contact your local Club Car dealer/distrib-
utor to inquire about this adjustable feature.
• "Pedal Down" Motor Braking: Accelerate down an incline with the accelerator pedal pressed. When
the vehicle reaches maximum designed speed, motor braking should engage and limit the vehicle to its
maximum designed speed. On very steep grades, the vehicle may slightly exceed its maximum
designed speed, requiring use of the brake pedal.
Gasoline Vehicles
• Accelerator: With the key switch in the ON position and the Forward/Reverse switch 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.
• Governor: Check maximum speed of the vehicle. The vehicle should operate at 12-15 mph (19-24 km/
h) on a level surface.

DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS

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WARNING
• Only licensed drivers should be allowed to drive the vehicle.
• If renting or loaning the vehicle, make sure the driver is familiar with all controls and
operating procedures before allowing the vehicle to be driven.
• No more than two people should be on the vehicle at one time.
• The vehicle is not specially equipped for handicapped persons:
- Be sure all persons can properly operate the vehicle prior to allowing them to drive the vehicle.
- Be sure all passengers are capable of securing themselves in a vehicle before allowing
them to ride in one.
• For night use, the vehicle must be equipped with headlights, taillights and reflectors.
• Stop the vehicle before shifting the Forward/Reverse handle. Failure to do so may result in
injury to an unsuspecting passenger and (or) damage to the vehicle.
• To help avoid being struck, do not stand in front of or behind the vehicle.
• Operate the vehicle from the driver seat only.
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