Driving Instructions - Club Car XRT 850 Owner's Manual

Driving Instructions

DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS
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 should be in the vehicle at one time.
• Do not allow riders in the cargo bed.
• 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 or switch. Failure to do so can result in
injury to inattentive passengers and (or) damage to the vehicle.
• Do not leave children unattended in vehicle at any time.
• To help avoid being struck, do not stand in front of or behind the vehicle.
• Operate the vehicle from the driver seat only.
• To help prevent falls from the vehicle, remain seated in a moving vehicle 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 the vehicle.
• To help prevent overturning the vehicle, drive slowly in turns.
• To help prevent overturning the vehicle, 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 can result
in overturning the vehicle.
• To help avoid possible injury to inattentive passengers and (or) damage to the vehicle, avoid sudden
starts, sudden stops, and abrupt turns.
• To help avoid the possibility of losing control of or overturning the vehicle, reduce speed for adverse
driving conditions such as wet grass or rough terrain.
• Do not use the vehicle on public roads. It is neither designed nor intended for street use and should
not be licensed for use on public roads.
• The vehicle should be driven in only specified areas by trained drivers.
• Do not drive while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medications.
• Use brakes to reduce speed when coasting downhill.
• This vehicle is not intended to be used where risk of falling objects exists. If your vehicle will be used
in such an environment, contact your local dealer.
• Do not drive the vehicle under tree limbs, bridges, tunnels, or other objects that are less than 80
inches (203 cm) from the ground.
• Use caution when operating the vehicle with accessories attached to the bed sides. Accessories can
add to the width of the vehicle, increasing the likelihood of striking nearby persons or objects, which
can cause damage or personal injury.
No one should drive the vehicle without first being instructed in the proper operation and use of the vehicle's controls.
An experienced operator should accompany each first-time driver on a test drive before allowing them to operate
the vehicle alone.
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