Club Car Precedent 4-Passenger, Owner'S Manual

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Controls and Indicators – Electric Vehicles
FORWARD/REVERSE CONTROL
The Forward/Reverse rocker switch (2) is mounted on the dash below the steering column (Figure 8) . The F
(FORWARD) and R (REVERSE) are clearly marked. Push down the FORWARD side of the switch to operate the
vehicle in the forward direction, or push down the REVERSE side of the switch to operate the vehicle in reverse. When
the rocker switch is positioned in the NEUTRAL position, with neither side down, the vehicle will not operate if the
accelerator pedal is pressed. The reverse buzzer will sound as a warning when the Forward/Reverse switch is in
the REVERSE position.
ACCELERATOR PEDAL
The accelerator pedal is the pedal on the right, with the word GO molded into it (Figure 9) . The operation of the
accelerator pedal differs from that of an automobile. When the key switch is the ON position, and the Forward/Reverse
switch is in either the FORWARD or REVERSE position, pressing the accelerator pedal will automatically release
the park brake and start the vehicle moving in the direction selected (forward or reverse). As the accelerator pedal
is pressed, speed will increase until full speed is reached. When the accelerator is released, power will be cut off
and the motor will stop running.
Electric vehicles use a special electrical system, which employs motor braking in some modes of operation. In
those modes, the vehicle operates as follows:
• Walk Away Braking: This feature prevents the vehicle from rolling away uncontrolled should the driver park on a
slope and leave the vehicle without locking the park brake. The vehicle will roll at about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). If the
walk away braking function remains engaged for two seconds or more, a warning buzzer will sound to alert the
driver that motor braking has been activated.
See following WARNING.
WARNING
• Walk away braking will not limit vehicle speed to 1 mph (1.6 km/h) on very steep grades. Do not
operate vehicle on slopes exceeding 20% grades.
Excel System Vehicles
• Motor Braking: This feature helps to control vehicle downhill speed. When traveling downhill, motor braking
engages to maintain speeds proportional to the accelerator pedal position. For example, when the accelerator is
fully pressed, motor braking holds the vehicle at the programmed top speed. When the accelerator pedal is fully
released, motor braking slows the vehicle to a complete stop or allows the vehicle to coast freely, depending
upon the selected controller setting. This feature is selectable. Contact your local Club Car dealer/distributor to
inquire about this feature.
See following WARNING.
WARNING
• When batteries are fully charged, a warning buzzer will sound during motor braking to alert the driver
that motor braking is operating at a reduced level of performance. When this occurs, use the brake
pedal to control vehicle speed.
IQ System Vehicles
• Pedal Up Motor Braking: When vehicle speed is above 11 mph (17.7 km/h), releasing the accelerator pedal will
activate motor braking, which slows the vehicle speed. Once vehicle speed slows to below approximately 11 mph
(17.7 km/h), with the accelerator pedal still released, motor braking will be deactivated and the vehicle will coast
freely. This feature is selectable. Contact your dealer/distributor to inquire about this selectable feature.
See
preceding WARNING.
• Pedal Down Motor Braking: This feature helps to control vehicle downhill speed. Motor braking is activated when
the vehicle reaches the programmed top speed and holds the vehicle at that speed. Motor braking is automatically
disengaged when vehicle speed slows below the programmed top speed.
See preceding WARNING.
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