Driving Instructions - Club Car Villager 6 Owner's Manual

Driving Instructions

DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
• Only licensed drivers should be allowed to drive the vehicle.
• Before allowing anyone to drive the vehicle, make sure the driver is familiar with all controls and
operating procedures.
• No more than two people per seat 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, vehicle must be equipped with headlights, taillights, and reflectors.
• Stop vehicle before shifting Forward/Reverse handle or switch. Failure to do so can result in injury to
inattentive passengers and (or) damage to the vehicle.
• To help avoid being struck, do not stand in front of or behind the vehicle.
• Do not leave children unattended in vehicle at any time.
• Operate the vehicle from the driver seat only.
• To help prevent falls from the vehicle, remain seated 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 entire body inside vehicle.
• To help prevent vehicle from overturning, drive slowly in turns.
• To help prevent vehicle from overturning, drive slowly straight up and down slopes. Avoid driving
the vehicle on slopes exceeding 20% incline.
• Avoid stopping a loaded vehicle on a hill. If a loaded vehicle must be stopped on a hill, avoid
sudden starts or rolling backwards and stopping suddenly. Failure to heed this warning can result
in the vehicle overturning.
• To help avoid possible injury to inattentive passengers and (or) damage to the vehicle, avoid sudden
starts, sudden stops, and abrupt turns.
• To help avoid the possibility of losing control of or overturning the vehicle, reduce speed for adverse
driving conditions such as wet grass or rough terrain.
• Do not use the vehicle on public roads. It is neither designed nor intended for street use and should
not be licensed for use on public roads.
• The vehicle should be driven in only specified areas by trained operators.
• Do not drive while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medications.
• Use brakes to reduce speed when coasting downhill.
• This vehicle is not intended to be used where risk of falling objects exists. If your vehicle will be used
in such an environment, contact your local dealer.
• Do not drive the vehicle under tree limbs, bridges, tunnels, or other objects that are less than 80
inches (203 cm) from the ground.
No one should drive the vehicle without first being instructed in the proper operation and use of the vehicle's controls.
An experienced operator should accompany each first-time driver on a test drive before allowing him/her to operate
the vehicle alone.
To ensure safe operation of the vehicle, follow all procedures exactly as written. Read and understand all instructions
prior to driving the vehicle.
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