Driving Instructions - Club Car DS Gold Standard Owner's Manual

Driving Instructions

WARNING
• Walk-away braking 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/distributor to inquire about this adjustable feature.
• Pedal Down Motor Braking: Accelerate down an incline with the accelerator pedal pressed. When the vehicle
reaches maximum programmed speed, motor braking should engage and limit the vehicle to its maximum
programmed speed. On very steep grades, the vehicle may slightly exceed its maximum programmed 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
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.
• 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 your entire body inside the vehicle.
• Do not leave children unattended on vehicle.
• To help prevent overturning the vehicle, drive slowly straight up and down slopes. Avoid driving
the vehicle on slopes exceeding 20% incline.
• To help avoid possible injury to an inattentive passenger and (or) damage to the vehicle, avoid sudden
starts, sudden stops, and abrupt turns.
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