Club Car DS Golf 2006 Owner's Manual

Club Car DS Golf 2006 Owner's Manual

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2006 Owner's Manual
CLUB CAR
Gold Standard Electric Vehicles

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  • Page 1 2006 Owner’s Manual CLUB CAR Gold Standard Electric Vehicles...
  • Page 3 2006 Gold Standard Vehicles Electric Owner’s Manual DS Golf Handyman DS Golf 4-Passenger Lynx Box Bed Lynx 4-Passenger business...
  • Page 5 Club Car is not liable for errors in this manual or for incidental or consequential damages that result from the use of the material in this manual.
  • Page 6 We hope you will consider this owner’s manual a permanent part of your Club Car vehicle. If you sell the vehi- cle, please include the manual so that the next owner will have the important operating, safety, and mainte- nance information it contains.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Vehicle Feature Identification ........................Safety Details ............................General Warnings ............................General Information ........................... Model Identification ............................ Controls and Indicators ..........................10 Pre-Operation and Daily Safety Checklist ....................14 Driving Instructions ............................ 16 Loading and Unloading – Box Bed Vehicles ..................... 18 Towing with the Vehicle –...
  • Page 8: Vehicle Feature Identification

    Vehicle Feature Identification ELECTRIC VEHICLES UNDERAGE WARNING DECAL (LYNX VEHICLE ONLY) DRIVER / PASSENGER WARNING DECAL KEY SWITCH BATTERY WARNING LIGHT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DECAL PRIVATE SPEED DECAL (IQ VEHICLES WITH PRIVATE SPEED OPTION) SERIAL NUMBER MOTOR BRAKING DECAL (POWERDRIVE PLUS AND IQ SYSTEM VEHICLES) PARK BRAKE PEDAL ACCELERATOR PEDAL...
  • Page 9 Vehicle Feature Identification ELECTRIC VEHICLES ELECTRICAL COMPONENT DECAL (ON SPEED CONTROLLER COVER FORWARD/REVERSE HANDLE POWERDRIVE PLUS AND IQ SYSTEM VEHICLES) (POWERDRIVE SYSTEM 48 VEHICLE) CHARGER RECEPTACLE FORWARD/REVERSE SWITCH (POWERDRIVE PLUS AND IQ SYSTEM VEHICLES) POTENTIOMETER DECAL (ON WIPER SWITCH COVER INSIDE BATTERY COMPARTMENT ON WIPER SWITCH VEHICLES ONLY) TOW SWITCH WARNING DECAL...
  • Page 10 Page 6 2006 Gold Standard Electric Vehicle Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 11: Safety Details

    • A Club Car vehicle will not provide protection from lightning, flying objects, or other storm- related hazards. If caught in a storm while driving a Club Car vehicle, exit the vehicle and seek shelter in accordance with applicable safety guidelines for your location.
  • Page 12 General Warnings ý WARNING • Follow the procedures exactly as stated in this manual, and heed all DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION statements in this manual as well as those on the vehicle and battery charger. • Do not leave children unattended on vehicle. •...
  • Page 13: General Information

    General Information GENERAL INFORMATION This manual features the following Gold Standard electric vehicles: • DS golf car • DS 4-passenger vehicle • Handyman (see following NOTE) • Lynx vehicle • Lynx 4-passenger vehicle The electric vehicles have one of several possible powertrain configurations: PowerDrive System 48, Power- Drive Plus, and IQ System.
  • Page 14: Controls And Indicators

    Controls and Indicators SERIAL NUMBER DECAL Club Car SERIAL NUMBER This vehicle is covered by one or more of the 2A0601-123456 following U.S. Patents as applicable: D271008 P O BOX 204658 AUGUSTA GA 30917 D292899, 4343503, 4539162, 4637270, 4821827 4826467, 5042519, 5083736 and other patents pendings.
  • Page 15: Key Switch

    (REVERSE) to operate vehicle in reverse. When the handle is in the straight up posi- tion (NEUTRAL), the vehicle will not operate. Club Car vehicles operate at reduced speed in reverse. The reverse buzzer will sound as a warning when the Forward/Reverse handle is in the REVERSE position.
  • Page 16: Brake Pedal

    Controls and Indicators Figure 7 Accelerator and Brake Pedals BRAKE PEDAL The brake pedal is the large pedal on the left with the word STOP molded into it (Figure 7). To slow or stop the vehicle, press the brake pedal with your foot (Figure 8). PARK BRAKE PEDAL The park brake pedal is the small raised portion in the upper left corner of the brake pedal.
  • Page 17: Battery Warning Light

    30 minutes. However, the vehicle should be charged at the first opportunity. If the warning light illuminates and the vehicle is unable to operate for 30 minutes, have your Club Car distributor/ dealer check the vehicle for a possible battery or electrical system problem.
  • Page 18: Pre-Operation And Daily Safety Checklist

    Figure 10 Tow/Run Switch PRE-OPERATION AND DAILY SAFETY CHECKLIST Each Club Car vehicle has been thoroughly inspected and adjusted at the factory; however, upon receiving your new vehicle(s), you should become familiar with its controls, indicators, and operation. Carefully inspect each vehicle to ensure that it is in proper working condition before accepting delivery.
  • Page 19: Performance Inspection

    When the pedal is released it should return to the original position and the motor should rotate freely. All Club Car vehicles operate at reduced speed in reverse. PowerDrive Plus and IQ System vehicles: When the pedal is released it should return to the original position and the motor should rotate freely or go into motor braking mode.
  • Page 20: Driving Instructions

    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.
  • Page 21: Starting The Vehicle

    Driving Instructions ý WARNING • 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. • Where applicable, obey all local rules concerning golf cars and off-road vehicles. •...
  • Page 22: Loading And Unloading - Box Bed Vehicles

    Loading and Unloading – Box Bed Vehicles ý CAUT ION • When stopped on a hill, use the brake pedal to hold your position. Do not use the accelerator pedal. To stop the vehicle, release the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal with your right foot until the vehi- cle comes to a complete stop.
  • Page 23: Towing With The Vehicle - Ds Golf And Handyman Vehicles

    Because towing a vehicle or trailer can have adverse effects on vehicle handling, be especially cautious when towing with a Club Car vehicle. See the preceding chart for vehicle capacities. Parking the vehicle with a trailer on a hill should be avoided. If you must park on a hill, apply the brakes and have someone chock the tires of the trailer.
  • Page 24: Transporting On A Trailer

    • For use on public roads, the trailer must meet all federal, state, and local requirements such as taillights, brake lights, etc. • Do not tow a Club Car vehicle behind a passenger vehicle or truck on a public road unless it is on an approved trailer.
  • Page 25: Storage

    Storage STORAGE See General Warnings on page 7. ý WARNING • Turn the key switch to the OFF position, remove the key, and leave the Forward/Reverse handle or switch in the NEUTRAL position during storage. PowerDrive Plus and IQ System vehicles only: Place Tow/Run switch in the TOW position.
  • Page 26: Maintenance

    Any vehicle not functioning correctly should be removed from use until it is properly repaired. This will prevent further damage to the vehicle and avoid the possibility of injury due to unsafe conditions. Contact your local Club Car distributor/dealer to perform all repairs and semiannual and annual periodic ser- vice.
  • Page 27 Periodic Service Schedule PERIODIC SERVICE SCHEDULE REGULAR INTERVAL SERVICE Daily service by owner Batteries Charge batteries (after each use only). Check electrolyte level. Add water if Weekly service by owner Batteries necessary. See page 27. Monthly service by owner Wash battery tops and clean terminals Batteries or trained technician with baking soda/water solution.
  • Page 28: Periodic Lubrication Schedule

    Periodic Lubrication Schedule PERIODIC LUBRICATION SCHEDULE PERIODIC LUBRICATION SCHEDULE LUBRICATION REGULAR INTERVAL SERVICE RECOMMENDED LUBRICANT POINTS Semiannually by owner Brake pedal shaft bearings Dry Moly Lube (CCI P/N 1012151) or trained technician (every 50 hours of Brake linkage and pivots Dry Moly Lube (CCI P/N 1012151) operation or 100 rounds of golf)
  • Page 29 Periodic Lubrication Schedule FLOORBOARD ‡ ‡ NOT APPLICABLE TO POWERDRIVE PLUS AND IQ SYSTEM VEHICLES ‡ NOT APPLICABLE TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MCOR Figure 11 Lubrication Points – Electric Vehicles FLOORBOARD REMOVED FOR CLARITY Figure 12 Vehicle Equipped with Figure 13 Vehicle Equipped with Multi-step Potentiometer (Wiper Switch) Motor Controller Output Regulator (MCOR) 2006 Gold Standard Electric Vehicle Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 30: Vehicle Controller

    Therefore, if any repair or servicing needs to be performed, we recommend that it be performed by an authorized Club Car distributor/dealer using Club Car OEM parts. BATTERIES See General Warnings on page 7.
  • Page 31 Batteries 1. The batteries should be kept clean and free of corrosion. Wash tops and terminals of batteries with a solution of baking soda and water (1 cup (237 mL) baking soda per gallon (3.8 L) of water). Rinse solution off of the batteries.
  • Page 32: Battery Charger

    ý WARNING • Only trained technicians should repair or service the charger. Contact your nearest Club Car distributor/dealer. • Each charger should have its own dedicated 15 or 20 ampere separately protected (circuit breaker or fuse) single phase branch circuit, in accordance with all applicable electrical codes for the location.
  • Page 33: Charging Batteries

    Battery Charger NOTE: Because the vehicle onboard computer (OBC) has a storage charge feature that automatically checks and recharges the batteries as necessary every 15 days, the charger can remain plugged to the vehicle throughout the storage period. Shortly after charging begins, the PowerDrive Charger will shut off in order to run a self-diagnostic program (ammeter will drop to zero).
  • Page 34: Plug And Receptacle

    The charger is automatic and will turn off when batteries are fully charged. If the charger does not seem to be operating properly, or if the batteries seem weak, contact your local Club Car distributor/dealer. Figure 15 Correct Insertion of Charger DC Plug...
  • Page 35: Cleaning The Vehicle

    ý WARNING • If the receptacle fuse link is blown, determine the source of the electrical problem and correct it before replacing the fuse. Contact your nearest Club Car distributor/dealer. CLEANING THE VEHICLE ® Club Car Gold Standard vehicles are equipped with ArmorFlex front and rear bodies.
  • Page 36: Accessories

    In the event a vehicle is bought as a used vehicle, we strongly urge the new owner to register the vehicle with Club Car. This will enable us to contact you if the need arises. Please send your name, address, and serial number(s) of the vehicle(s) to Club Car, Inc., P.O.
  • Page 37: Specifications - Ds Golf, Ds 4-Passenger, And Handyman

    Specifications – DS Golf, DS 4-Passenger, and Handyman SPECIFICATIONS – DS GOLF, DS 4-PASSENGER, AND HANDYMAN POWERDRIVE PLUS POWERDRIVE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS AND IQ SYSTEM 48 ELECTRIC ELECTRIC POWER SOURCE Drive motor: Direct drive, 48 volts DC, series-wound, 3.1 hp • Drive motor: Direct drive, 48 volts DC, shunt-wound, 3.2 hp •...
  • Page 38: Specifications - Lynx 4-Passenger And Box Bed Vehicle

    Specifications – Lynx 4-passenger and Box Bed Vehicle SPECIFICATIONS – LYNX 4-PASSENGER AND BOX BED VEHICLE POWERDRIVE PLUS POWERDRIVE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS AND IQ SYSTEM 48 ELECTRIC ELECTRIC POWER SOURCE Drive motor: Direct drive, 48 volts DC, series-wound, 3.1 hp • Drive motor: Direct drive, 48 volts DC, shunt-wound, 3.2 hp •...
  • Page 39 Repair shall mean remedying a defect in the vehicle or component thereof at no cost to the purchaser during the applicable limited warranty period. If CLUB CAR elects to repair the vehicle, it may provide factory-reconditioned parts or components.
  • Page 40 Onboard Computer installed in the electric vehicle equipped with the PowerDrive System 48 , PowerDrive Plus or IQ System™ purchased from CLUB CAR will be free from defects in material and workmanship and will provide 60 minute discharge capacity for a period of three years or 18,000 energy units, whichever first occurs, from the date of purchase subject to the terms and conditions contained herein.
  • Page 41 Without limiting the generality of the foregoing in any way, and as part of its limited warranty exclusion, CLUB CAR does not warrant that its PowerDrive battery or Computer is suitable for use in any application other than in its products. As in the use of any battery, a prudent owner will read and study the charger owner's manual, the electric vehicle owner's manual, the operator instructions, and the battery warning labels;...
  • Page 42 2. Ease of Finding Information 3. Clarity of Illustrations 4. Periodic Service and Periodic Lubrication Schedules Comments/Suggestions Please fax a copy of this page to (706) 228-2662. Thank You! Club Car Technical Publication Department Page 38 2006 Gold Standard Electric Vehicle Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 44 Publication Part Number RM1011206 Edition Code 0705B0705A Club Car, Inc. www.clubcar.com P.O. Box 204658 Phone 1.706.863.3000 Augusta, GA 30917-4658 1.800.ClubCar Intl’l +1 706.863.3000 1.706.863-5808...

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