Driving Instructions
2005 Gold Standard Gasoline Vehicle Owner’s Manual
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PERFORMANCE INSPECTION
After you have familiarized yourself with the vehicle controls and have read and understood the driving
instructions, take the vehicle for a test drive.
Use the following checklist as a guide to inspect the vehicle and check daily for proper operation. Any prob-
lems should be corrected by a Club Car distributor/dealer or a trained technician.
• Forward/Reverse control: Check for proper operation. See Controls and Indicators on page 10.
• Brakes: Be sure the brakes function properly. When brake pedal is fully pressed under moderate pres-
sure, it should not go more than halfway to the floor, and vehicle should come to a smooth, straight
stop. If the pedal goes more than halfway to the floor, or if the vehicle swerves or fails to stop, have the
brake system checked and adjusted as required. Brake adjustment must be maintained so that the
brake pedal cannot be pressed to the floor under any circumstance.
• Park brake: When latched, the park brake should lock the wheels and hold the vehicle stationary (on
an incline of 20% or less). It should release when either the accelerator or brake pedal is pressed.
• Reverse buzzer: The reverse buzzer should sound as a warning when the Forward/Reverse handle is
in the REVERSE position.
• Steering: The vehicle should be easy to steer and should not have any play in the steering wheel.
• Accelerator: With the key switch in the ON position and the Forward/Reverse switch in the FORWARD
position, as the accelerator pedal is pressed, the engine should start and the vehicle should accelerate
smoothly to full speed. When the pedal is released it should return to the original position and the
engine should stop. All Club Car vehicles operate at reduced speed in reverse.
• Governor: Check maximum speed of the vehicle. The vehicle should operate at 12-15 mph (19-24 km/h)
on a level surface.
• General: Listen for any unusual noises such as squeaks or rattles. Check the vehicle’s ride and perfor-
mance. Have a Club Car distributor/dealer or a trained technician investigate anything unusual.
DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING
• Only licensed drivers should be allowed to drive the vehicle.
• If renting or loaning the vehicle, make sure the driver is familiar with all controls and
operating procedures before allowing the vehicle to be driven.
• No more than two people should be on the vehicle at one time, except for the four-passenger
vehicle, which can carry four people.
• 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, the vehicle must be equipped with headlights, taillights and reflectors.
• Stop the vehicle before shifting the Forward/Reverse handle. Failure to do so may result in
injury to an unsuspecting passenger and (or) damage to the vehicle.
• To help avoid being struck, do not stand in front of or behind the vehicle.
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