Club Car 2002 Pioneer 1200, Owner'S Manual

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Driving Instructions
2002 Pioneer 1200 Gasoline Vehicle Owner’s Manual Page 17
• The vehicle is not specially equipped for handicapped persons:
- Be sure all passengers are capable of securing themselves in a moving Pioneer vehicle
before allowing them to ride in one.
- Be sure all persons can properly operate the vehicle prior to allowing them to drive the
vehicle.
• Stop the vehicle before shifting the Forward/Reverse handle. Engine must be at idle before
shifting the Forward/Reverse handle. Failure to do so may result in injury to inattentive
passengers and (or) damage to the vehicle.
• To avoid being struck, do not stand in front of or behind the vehicle.
• Do not leave children unattended on vehicle.
• Operate the vehicle from the driver seat only.
• To prevent falls from the vehicle, remain seated and hold on to seat handles at all times.
Driver should keep both hands on the steering wheel when the vehicle is in motion.
• To prevent the possibility of serious injury, keep entire body inside the vehicle.
• To prevent overturning the vehicle, drive slowly in turns.
• To prevent overturning the vehicle, 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 could
result in overturning the vehicle.
• To avoid possible injury to inattentive passengers and (or) damage to the vehicle, avoid
sudden starts, sudden stops, and abrupt turns.
• To 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 drivers.
• Do not drive while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medications.
• Use brakes to reduce speed when coasting downhill.
• Never attempt jumps.
No one should drive the vehicle without first being instructed in the proper operation and use of vehicle con-
trols. An experienced operator should accompany each first-time driver on a test drive before allowing the
driver 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.
STARTING THE VEHICLE
1. Read safety warnings on dash and vehicle loading information located above pedals.
2. Be sure load, if any, is secure.
3. Study and understand controls.
4. Be sure passenger is seated and holding on to armrest. Driver should have both hands on the steering
wheel.
5. Make sure wheels are turned in desired direction and nothing is in your path.
6. Make sure the Forward/Reverse handle is in the NEUTRAL position.
7. Depress and hold the brake pedal.