Club Car Cafe Express Owner's Manual page 24

Driving Instructions
STARTING THE VEHICLE
1. Read safety and information decals located on the vehicle.
2. Study and understand controls.
3. Make sure load is secure.
4. Make sure everyone is seated and holding onto hand holds or handrails. Driver should have both hands
on the steering wheel.
5. Make sure wheels are turned in desired direction and that nothing is obstructing vehicle's path.
6. Start the vehicle.
6.1. Turn the key to the ON position.
6.2. Select direction by placing the Forward/Reverse handle or switch in the 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.
6.3. Slowly press the 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.
• Stop the vehicle before shifting the Forward/Reverse handle or switch. Failure to do so can result in
injury to inattentive passengers and (or) damage to the vehicle.
• 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.
STOPPING THE VEHICLE
WARNING
• Driving through water can 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.
• After stopping the vehicle, firmly set the park brake until it is fully engaged and prevents the vehicle
from rolling.
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 vehicle, release the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal until vehicle comes to a complete stop.
PARKING AND LEAVING THE VEHICLE
1. After coming to a complete stop, engage the park brake until it locks the wheels 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.
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