Operating The Vehicle; True Course Technology System; Performance Options - Ezgo 2010 TXT 48 FLEET Owner's Manual

OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
Read all of manual to become familiar with this vehicle. Pay attention to all NOTICES, CAUTIONS, WARNINGS and DANGERS.
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• the controller is activated
• the electronic braking system and warning beeper
features are activated.

OPERATING THE VEHICLE

Improper use of the vehicle or the lack of proper mainte-
nance may result in damage or decreased performance.
Read and understand the following warnings before
attempting to operate the vehicle.
To reduce the possibility of severe injury or
death resulting from loss of vehicle control, the
following warnings must be observed:
When driving vehicle, consider the terrain,
traffic conditions and the environmental fac-
tors which effect the terrain and the ability to
control the vehicle.
Use extra care and reduced speed when
driving on poor surfaces, such as loose dirt,
wet grass, gravel, etc.
S t a y i n d e s i g n a t e d a r e a s a n d a v o i d
extremely rough terrain.
Maintain a safe speed when driving down
hill. Use service brake to control speed when
traveling down an incline. A sudden stop or
change of direction may result in loss of con-
trol.
To prevent loss of control, do not move the
direction selector of a vehicle while the vehi-
cle is in motion. Moving the selector will
result in a sudden slowing of the vehicle and
the beeping of a warning device.
Slow down before and during turns. All turns
should be made at reduced speed.
Never drive vehicle up, down, or across an
incline that exceeds 14° (25% grade).
To reduce the possibility of severe injury or
death resulting from improper vehicle opera-
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tion, the following warnings must be observed:
Refer to GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS for
seating capacity.
Depressing accelerator pedal will release
foot operated park brake and may cause
inadvertent vehicle movement. Turn the key
to the 'OFF' position whenever the vehicle is
parked.
To prevent inadvertent movement when the
vehicle is to be left unattended, engage the
park brake, move direction selector to for-
ward position, turn key to 'OFF' position and
remove key.
Make sure that the direction selector is in
correct position before attempting to start
the vehicle.
Always bring the vehicle to a complete stop
before shifting the direction selector.
Do not take vehicle out of 'gear' while in
motion (coast).
Check the area behind the vehicle before
operating in reverse.
All occupants must be seated. Keep entire
body inside vehicle and hold on while vehi-
cle is in motion.
TRUCOURSE TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM
TruCourse Technology System™ vehicles are operated in
one of three modes or "performance options". All options
have standard features that control, protect and diagnose
the vehicle.
TruCourse Technology
Tow/Maintenance/Storage switch is in the 'RUN' position.

Performance Options

The options are defined as follows:
Performance Option
1. All Terrain
2. Steep Hill
3. Mild Hill
Fig. 9 Performance Options
1. The All-Terrain performance option: The vehicle's top
speed is sensed and regulated directly by the control-
Owner's Guide
NOTICE
vehicles operate only when the Run -
Top Speed Pedal-Up Braking Strength
10.2-14.8 mph
None
(16.4-23.8 kmph)
10.2-14.8 mph
Heavy
(16.4-23.8 kmph)
10.2-14.8 mph
Mild
(16.4- 23.8kmph)
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