Towing - Club Car DS Golf Car Owner's Manual

Towing

STOPPING THE VEHICLE
WARNING
• Driving through water may affect the brakes. After driving through water, check effectiveness of the
brakes by gently pressing the brake pedal. If the vehicle does not slow down at the normal rate,
continue to press the brake pedal until the brakes dry out and normal performance returns.
CAUTION
• When stopped on a hill, use the brake pedal to hold your position. Do not use the accelerator pedal
to hold position.
To stop the vehicle, release the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal with your right foot until the vehicle
comes to a complete stop.
PARKING AND LEAVING THE VEHICLE
1. After stopping the vehicle, firmly press the park brake pedal until it locks and prevents the vehicle from rolling.
2. Turn the key switch to the OFF position and place the Forward/Reverse handle or switch in the NEUTRAL
position. Remove the key when the vehicle is not in use.
– Electric vehicles only: When the Tow/Run switch is in the RUN position (with the Forward/Reverse switch or
key switch in any position), the walk-away braking function will prevent the vehicle from rolling at more than 1
to 3 mph (1.5 to 4.8 km/h) unless the accelerator is pressed. This prevents the possibility of a parked vehicle
(with the park brake disengaged) rolling away too fast to be overtaken on foot.
– Gasoline vehicles only: Turn the fuel shut-off valve to the closed (OFF) position when the vehicle is not in use.
TOWING
WARNING
• Do not tow the vehicle on public streets or highways.
• Use only approved Club Car tow bars.
• Turn the key switch to the OFF position and place the Forward/Reverse handle or switch in the
NEUTRAL position before towing the vehicle.
• Extreme caution should be used when towing any vehicle.
• Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) towing speed.
• Do not allow people in the vehicles being towed.
• Avoid sudden starts, sudden stops, and tight turns when towing.
• Avoid stopping on a hill when towing. If you must stop on a hill, avoid sudden starts or rolling
backwards and stopping suddenly. Failure to heed this warning could cause the vehicle to overturn,
possibly resulting in severe personal injury.
• Do not tow more than one Club Car vehicle with another Club Car vehicle. If more than one vehicle
must be towed, an adequately powered vehicle (tractor or full sized truck) properly fitted, with a tow
hitch height of 11 inches (28 cm) should be used. Only heavy-duty tow bars should be used for
multi-vehicle towing. Never tow more than five vehicles at one time.
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