Club Car DS Golf Car Owner's Manual page 27

WARNING
• 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 not designed or intended for street use and should not
be licensed for use on public roads.
• Obey all local rules concerning golf cars.
• The vehicle should be driven in only specified areas by trained drivers.
• Do not drive while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medications.
• To prevent overturning the vehicle, drive slowly in turns.
• 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 from the ground.
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 him/her to operate
the vehicle alone.
To ensure safe operation of the vehicle, follow exactly and in order, all of the following procedures. Read and
understand all instructions prior to driving the vehicle.
STARTING THE VEHICLE
1. Study and understand controls.
2. Make sure everyone is seated and holding onto seat hand holds or handrails.
3. Read safety and information decals located on the vehicle.
4. Make sure wheels are turned in desired direction.
5. Turn the key to the ON position and make sure nothing is in your path.
6. Select direction by placing the Forward/Reverse handle or switch in desired position (F = forward or R = reverse).
A buzzer will sound as a warning when the Forward/Reverse handle or switch is in the REVERSE position.
7. Slowly press accelerator pedal. The park brake will release automatically and the vehicle will start to move. As the
accelerator pedal is pressed, speed will increase until full speed is reached. See following WARNING and NOTE.
WARNING
• Operator must control vehicle speed when going downhill.
• Electric vehicles only: Pedal down or pedal up motor braking may be used to help control speed
when going downhill; however, steep terrain or other conditions may require that pedal braking be
used in conjunction with motor braking.
• Gasoline vehicles only:
• Do not shift the vehicle out of forward while going downhill. If you do, you will not be able to shift
into reverse or back into forward until stopped.
• Press the brake pedal as necessary and partially press the accelerator when descending a hill. With
the accelerator pedal partially pressed, the governor will cause the engine to assist the brakes in
controlling downhill speed.
NOTE: If the Forward/Reverse handle is shifted into the NEUTRAL position, power will be cut off and the engine
will stop running.
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