Summary of Contents for Club Car Precedent 4-Passenger
Page 1
Precedent 4-Passenger Vehicle Owner’s Manual Electric [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.
Safety Decal and Feature Identification SAFETY DECAL AND FEATURE IDENTIFICATION The following pages contain safety decal and feature identification information. For detailed information on specific features, read the appropriate section in this manual. Page 4 Precedent 4-Passenger Vehicle Owner’s Manual...
PROPOSITION 65 – STATE OF CALIFORNIA WARNING • This product contains or emits chemicals or substances that have been determined by the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Precedent 4-Passenger Vehicle Owner’s Manual Page 9...
2% of the air. • Battery – Poison! Contains acid! Causes severe burns. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. Antidotes: – External: Flush with water. Call a physician immediately. DANGER CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page 10 Precedent 4-Passenger Vehicle Owner’s Manual...
Page 13
• 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 14
1. Place TOW/RUN Switch in TOW before disconnecting or connecting battery cables. 2. Remove negative battery cable. 3. Remove positive battery cable. Connect battery cables in reverse order. Figure 2 Battery Cable Removal – Style A 4x12-Volt Battery Configuration Page 12 Precedent 4-Passenger Vehicle Owner’s Manual...
Page 16
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. 1403...
The build code exists to enable the user to identify the correct owner’s manual for a vehicle. This owner’s manual is valid for the build code range indicated on the back cover of this owner’s manual. SERIAL NUMBER PH0901-123456 BC54679 1400 Figure 7 Serial Number Decal Precedent 4-Passenger Vehicle Owner’s Manual Page 15...
The brake pedal is the large pedal on the left with the word STOP molded into it. To slow or stop the vehicle, press the brake pedal with your foot (Figure 10). Figure 10 Brake Pedal Figure 11 Park Brake Pedal Page 18 Precedent 4-Passenger Vehicle Owner’s Manual...
Page 21
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 22
RUN position. After placing the Tow/Run switch in the RUN position, allow 10 seconds to elapse before operating the vehicle. 1381 Figure 12 Tow/Run Switch (Style A) Figure 13 Tow/Run Switch (Style B) Page 20 Precedent 4-Passenger Vehicle Owner’s Manual...
Use the following checklist in conjunction with the Daily Pre-Operation and Safety Checklist as a guide to inspect the vehicle and check daily for proper operation. Any problems should be corrected by a Club Car distributor/dealer or a trained technician.
Page 24
When the pedal is released it should return to the original position. All Club Car vehicles operate at reduced speed in reverse.
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 exactly and in order, all of the following procedures. Read and understand all instructions prior to driving the vehicle. Precedent 4-Passenger Vehicle Owner’s Manual Page 23...
Page 26
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 24 Precedent 4-Passenger Vehicle Owner’s Manual...
• 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 28
(Figure 2), (Figure 3) or (Figure 4). RETURNING THE STORED ELECTRIC VEHICLE TO SERVICE If necessary, connect batteries. See Connecting the Batteries – Electric Vehicles on page 12. Page 26 Precedent 4-Passenger Vehicle Owner’s Manual...
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 30
Manually check battery electrolyte levels of Batteries (For vehicles equipped with the technician (or every 100 hours of operation, all cells to verify correct valve operation. See Single Point Watering System) whichever comes first) page 31. Page 28 Precedent 4-Passenger Vehicle Owner’s Manual...
Page 31
• If any problems are found during scheduled inspection or service, do not operate the vehicle until repairs are made. Failure to make necessary repairs could result in fire, property damage, severe personal injury, or death. Precedent 4-Passenger Vehicle Owner’s Manual Page 29...
NOTE: Recycle or dispose of discarded batteries in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. Club Car electric vehicles may be equipped with deep-cycle, flooded, lead-acid batteries which are vented and require water added periodically. Automotive batteries should never be used in electric vehicles.
Page 34
Your local water company should be able to perform testing and compare their results to the chart. If using tap water, Club Car’s Service Parts Department offers two different deionizer systems: one for vehicles equipped with the Single Point Water System (SPWS) CC P/N AM1240701 and the other for vehicles without SPWS, CC P/N AM10974.
Page 35
After use, charge the batteries. The batteries should never be left discharged any longer than absolutely necessary (do not leave discharged overnight). 1. Level Indicator 2. Cap 3. Plates Electrolyte level at least 1/2 inch (13 MM) above plates or to level indicator. Figure 15 Battery Electrolyte Level Precedent 4-Passenger Vehicle Owner’s Manual Page 33...
Page 36
Either failure scenario is rare, but should be monitored in the initial inspection and during routine watering sessions. Replace malfunctioning valves to ensure maximum battery life. See following CAUTION. Page 34 Precedent 4-Passenger Vehicle Owner’s Manual...
Page 37
Connect the purger (5) to the female coupler (8) on the end of the hose-end assembly (Figure 17). Figure 16 Connecting Hose with Filter to Water Source Figure 17 Checking the Water Flow Rate Precedent 4-Passenger Vehicle Owner’s Manual Page 35...
Page 38
Place the battery fill coupling into the space between the battery bucket and the car body. Leaving the fill coupling on top of the battery bank or tucked between the batteries and the battery bucket can result in coupling damage. Turn the water faucet off when finished filling the vehicle(s). Page 36 Precedent 4-Passenger Vehicle Owner’s Manual...
NOTE: Recycle or dispose of discarded batteries in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. Club Car electric vehicles may be equipped with gel cell or AGM (Absorbed Glass Mats) batteries which are not vented and do not require water added periodically. Automotive batteries should never be used in electric vehicles.
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
Forward speed km/h) Curb clearance circle (diameter) 24 ft - 10 in. (757 cm) Standard seating capacity LIQUID CAPACITIES 22 oz. Transaxle (.67 liters) TIRE PRESSURE 18-20 psi (1.24-1.38 Front and rear bars) Precedent 4-Passenger Vehicle Owner’s Manual Page 39...
Page 44
BC55561 Publication Part Number 103814511 Edition Code 1210A00000 This manual is valid for vehicles built from 2004 to 2009 model year. It is also valid for vehicles with build codes between 54699 and the one indicated at the top of this page.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the Precedent 4-Passenger and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers