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Club Car Cafe Express Owner's Manual

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[Refer to back cover for applicable build code range]

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  • Page 1 CAFE EXPRESS Vehicle Owner’s Manual Gasoline [Refer to back cover for applicable build code range]...
  • Page 3 Your authorized representative checked the vehicle before it was delivered to you and will provide you a copy of the completed vehicle warranty registration form. 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 4 Services, P.O. Box 204658, Augusta, Georgia 30917-4658 USA. We hope you will consider this owner’s manual a permanent part of your Club Car vehicle. If you sell the vehicle, please include the manual so that the next owner will have the important operating, safety, and maintenance information it contains.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Engine Oil – Gasoline Vehicle..........................32 Fueling Instructions – Gasoline Vehicle ........................ 35 Cleaning the Vehicle ............................36 Accessories................................ 37 Subsequent Owner Registration .......................... 38 Vehicle Specifications ............................39 Warranties................................41 EC Declaration of Conformity ..........................48 CAFE EXPRESS Vehicle Owner’s Manual Page 3...

  • Page 6: Safety Decal Identification

    Decal, Crush Area Warning (behind seat, near 101609401 104026801 Decal, Occupant Warning cargo bed) 101825101 Decal, On/Off Key Switch (above key switch) 105046101 Decal, Operating Instructions 102278901 Decal, Vehicle Load 105185901 Decal, Rollover Warning Page 4 CAFE EXPRESS Vehicle Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 7 Maintenance/Operate switch plate, under seat) Decal, Rotating Parts/Hot Manifold Warning (on 101960501 105082301 Decal, Gasoline Fuel Warning (on fuel tank) starter/generator) 102459301 Decal, Bed Latch Warning 105084701 Decal, Gasoline Fuel Warning (at fuel fill) CAFE EXPRESS Vehicle Owner’s Manual Page 5...
  • Page 8 Decal, Consumable Ice (on each side of 102175901 Carafe Compartment refreshment unit) Decal, Beverage Unit Rollover Warning (on each 105185902 Trash Compartment side of refreshment unit) Decal, Proper Use Notice (on each side of SVP203101 refreshment unit) Page 6 CAFE EXPRESS Vehicle Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 9: Practice Safety

    A vehicle safety video is provided with the vehicle. Have all operators view the safety video, and understand the safety warnings it illustrates, before operating the vehicle. If a safety video was not provided with your Cafe Express vehicle, you may obtain one through your service parts representative.

  • Page 10: Proposition 65 - State Of California

    • This manual should be read completely before attempting to drive or service the vehicle. The safety video provided with the Cafe Express vehicle and the online training should also be viewed by all operators of the vehicle. Failure to heed the warnings or follow the instructions in this manual and the training material can result in serious personal injury or death.
  • Page 11 • The 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 Responsibility for environmental protection must be shared, not only by the manufacturers of the batteries, but by people who use the batteries as well. Please contact your nearest Club Car dealer or distributor for information on how to properly recycle your batteries. Page 10...

  • Page 13: General Information

    International Safety Symbols on Batteries GENERAL INFORMATION This manual features the Cafe Express gasoline vehicle, which is equipped with a Subaru engine and accompanying powertrain and a pedal-start configuration. Throughout this manual, important features are highlighted. We urge the owner/operator to read and understand this manual.

  • Page 14: Model Identification

    The key switch (1) is mounted on the dash to the right of the steering column (Figure 6). Each vehicle is equipped with a two-position key switch. Gasoline vehicles equipped with a two-position key switch are referred to as “pedal-start”. Page 12 CAFE EXPRESS Vehicle Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 15 • The engine will not run when the handle is in the NEUTRAL position. 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 NOTE: The power point is not for continuous use. Extended use can cause the vehicle battery to become heavily discharged. Do not use the power point for long periods of time when the engine is not running. Page 14 CAFE EXPRESS Vehicle Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 17 (forward or reverse). When the accelerator is released, power will be cut off and the motor or engine will stop running. See following WARNING and CAUTION. WARNING • Moving parts! Keep clear of the engine compartment while the engine is running. Figure 8 Accelerator and Brake Pedals CAFE EXPRESS Vehicle Owner’s Manual Page 15...
  • Page 18 Figure 9 Brake Pedal Figure 10 Park Brake NEUTRAL LOCKOUT SWITCH Figure 11 Neutral Lockout Switch Page 16 CAFE EXPRESS Vehicle Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 19 • Unload the refreshment center before lifting the bed. NOTE: The vehicle is equipped with an automatically engaging prop rod (Figure 13), unless equipped with the electric bed lift option. 2827 2828 Figure 12 Bed Latch Figure 13 Prop Rod CAFE EXPRESS Vehicle Owner’s Manual Page 17...

  • Page 20: Pre-Operation And Daily Safety Checklist

    • Tires: Check for proper tire pressure upon delivery and on a daily basis when the vehicle is in service. See Vehicle Specifications on page 39. • Loading: Before driving the vehicle, ensure that the load weight is evenly distributed in the Cafe Express refreshment center.

  • Page 21: Vehicle Operation

    When the pedal is released, it should return to the original position and the engine should stop. VEHICLE OPERATION STABILITY To maintain proper stability, the Cafe Express vehicle must not be driven over curbs, or on steep slopes, fairways, or extremely uneven terrain. CAFE EXPRESS Vehicle Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 22 (193 to 221 kPa) WARNING • All Cafe Express vehicles must be equipped with 20 x 10 – 10 6-ply rated tires on all four wheels. Never install oversized tires on the vehicle. Oversized tires can increase the vehicle’s maximum travel speed.

  • Page 23: Driving Instructions

    An experienced operator should accompany each first-time driver on a test drive before allowing them 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. CAFE EXPRESS Vehicle Owner’s Manual Page 21...
  • Page 24 After coming to a complete stop, engage the park brake until it locks the wheels and prevents the vehicle from rolling. 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. Page 22 CAFE EXPRESS Vehicle Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 25: Loading And Unloading

    • Unload refreshment center before raising vehicle with a lift, hoist, or jack. • Cargo load includes the weight of optional equipment. When stocking the Cafe Express refreshment center, make sure the load weights are approximately equal in all lower (cold storage) compartments containing ice and/or beverages.

  • Page 26: Refreshment Center

    The consumable ice compartments, located in the rear driver and passenger sides of the Cafe Express refreshment center should be used for consumable ice only. In order to prevent contamination of consumable ice, do not place food in these compartments. Consumable ice should not be stored in any other compartment of the Cafe Express refreshment center.

  • Page 27: Towing With The Vehicle

    • Reduce normal driving speed when transporting a Club Car vehicle on a trailer. • 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 28 Perform semiannual periodic lubrication. See Periodic Lubrication Schedule on page 30. Thoroughly clean front body, rear body, seats, cargo bed, engine compartment, and underside of vehicle. 10. Thoroughly clean and wipe dry all storage compartments in the refreshment center. Page 26 CAFE EXPRESS Vehicle Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 29 Adjust tires to recommended tire pressure. See Vehicle Specifications on page 39. Perform the Pre-Operation and Daily Safety Checklist on page 18 and the Performance Inspection on page 19. CAFE EXPRESS Vehicle Owner’s Manual Page 27...

  • Page 30: 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 service. WARNING •...
  • Page 31 Check for loose hardware and tighten if General vehicle necessary. Check safety decals. Replace if damaged or Safety decals illegible. Two-year service by trained technician Check and adjust valve lash as needed. Engine only. CAFE EXPRESS Vehicle Owner’s Manual Page 29...

  • Page 32: Periodic Lubrication Schedule

    40.5 fl-oz (1.2 L) 10W-30 or additional change every 200 Change engine oil 5W-30 grade SE or higher hours of operation or annually, See also Figure 20, Page 35. whichever comes first 2823 Figure 15 Lubrication Points Page 30 CAFE EXPRESS Vehicle Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 33: Battery

    WARNING • Do not jump-start a dead battery using another battery and jumper cables. The battery in a Club Car gasoline vehicle is a 12-volt, low-maintenance battery that requires infrequent watering (Figure 16). 1. Level Indicator 2. Cap 3. Plates Electrolyte level at least 1/2 inch (13 mm) above plates or to level indicator.

  • Page 34: Engine Oil - Gasoline Vehicle

    If the oil level is at or below the low level mark on the dipstick gauge, add oil until the level is between low and full levels (safe level). Insert the dipstick into the oil filler tube. See following NOTE. NOTE: Properly recycle or dispose of used oil in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. Page 32 CAFE EXPRESS Vehicle Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 35 NEUTRAL position. Chock the front wheels. Access the engine compartment. Disconnect battery and spark plug wire. See Disconnecting the Battery on page 10. Position a pan designed for oil changes under the drain plug (1) (Figure 19). CAFE EXPRESS Vehicle Owner’s Manual Page 33...
  • Page 36 The engine requires 40.5 fl-oz (1.2 L) of oil per change. 10W-30 or 5W-30 grade SE or higher is recommended. Refer to oil viscosity guidelines for selection of oil grade (Figure 20). Replace the dipstick. Page 34 CAFE EXPRESS Vehicle Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 37: Fueling Instructions - Gasoline Vehicle

    Use of these fuels in this vehicle will void the warranty. • Do not repeatedly attempt to start a vehicle when the fuel pump is dry (no gas in tank). Doing so can damage the fuel pump. CAFE EXPRESS Vehicle Owner’s Manual Page 35...

  • Page 38: Cleaning The Vehicle

    (No. 00) steel wool. Club Car does not recommend any type of pressure washer or steam cleaning. Such a process will expose electrical components to moisture. Moisture entering electrical components can result in water damage and subsequent component failure.

  • Page 39: Accessories

    There is a complete line of accessory equipment available from Club Car and our dealers/distributors. You can obtain the name and phone number of your closest Club Car contact by visiting our web site at www.clubcar.com and clicking the “Dealer Locator” link.

  • Page 40: Subsequent Owner Registration

    SUBSEQUENT OWNER REGISTRATION 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, LLC, P.O.

  • Page 41: Vehicle Specifications

    Overall height: with canopy 70.7 in (179.5 cm) Wheelbase 78.1 in (198.3 cm) Ground clearance 5.2 in (13.2 cm) Front wheel tread 36.6 in (92.9 cm) Rear wheel tread 39.5 in (100.3 cm) CAFE EXPRESS Vehicle Owner’s Manual Page 39...
  • Page 42 Vehicle Specifications SPECIFICATIONS CAFE EXPRESS POWER SOURCE GASOLINE Weight: Standard gasoline vehicle with Cafe Express unit (dry fuel tank) 1147 lb (520.2 kg) Curb weight: 1175 lb (532.9 kg) Maximum forward speed 12 to 14 mph (19 to 23 km/h) Outside clearance circle (diameter) 258.5 in (656.5 cm)

  • Page 43: Warranties

    4 YEARS EXCLUSIONS Excluded from any CLUB CAR warranty is damage to a vehicle or component resulting from a cause other than a defect including poor maintenance, neglect, abuse, accident and collision, maintenance adjustments, unreasonable or unintended strain or use, improper installation of accessories, installation of parts or accessories that are not original equipment including Club Car approved or non-approved GPS systems, non-approved alteration and acts of God.
  • Page 44 A vehicle not having an operational charger on a circuit that has the parameters specified in the vehicle owner’s manual. (Number of operational chargers must equal the number of operational vehicles.) Improper charging of a vehicle due to the use of a battery charger model not approved by Club Car for use with the vehicle.
  • Page 45 Warranties In the event that another pre-printed warranty document, certificate or both offered by or through Club Car at the time of sale of this vehicle (each an “Additional Warranty Document”) is deemed to conflict with the limitations or exclusions contained herein, the limitations and exclusions contained herein shall continue to apply to both this limited warranty statement and, to the maximum extent permitted by law, to each Additional Warranty Document.
  • Page 46 (excluding the states with high-altitude areas). • CLUB CAR will either pay for the shipping costs of replacement parts to and from an authorized service center. • Or CLUB CAR will provide for a service technician to come to the owner to make the warranty repair.
  • Page 47 As the engine owner, you should however be aware that CLUB CAR may deny warranty coverage if your engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved modifications.
  • Page 48 CLUB CAR recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your vehicle engine, but CLUB CAR cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance.
  • Page 49 CLUB CAR will not be liable to warrant failures of warranted parts caused by the use of a non-exempted add-on or modified part.

  • Page 50: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    B-1932 S int-S te ve ns -Woluwe , Be lgium _______________________________________________ Ge off S te wa rt S e pte mbe r 17, 2013 Dire ctor, P roduct S a fe ty Eva ns , Ge orgia , US A Page 48 CAFE EXPRESS Vehicle Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 56 BC56671 BC56671 Publication Part Number 105062712 Edition Code 1113B0114A This manual is valid for vehicles with build codes between 56658 and the one indicated at the top of this page.

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