Ezgo Express S6 ELiTE, Owner'S Manual

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AFETY
• Do not drive on excessively steep hills. Evaluate the terrain before descending a hill. Drive slowly and deliberately.
Use the brake to limit speed and maintain control. Sudden braking or turning can cause the loss of vehicle control.
Drive straight down the hill. Do not drive across the hill.
• Operate only in approved areas. Follow all applicable safety rules for the area.
• Avoid driving on terrain that is too rough for your vehicle’s capabilities and your driving skills.
• Before you drive in the reverse direction, make sure the area behind the vehicle is clear. Accelerate slowly and
avoid making sharp turns.
• Make sure the direction selector is in the correct position before pressing the accelerator pedal.
• Decrease the speed before and during turns.
• Decrease the speed when driving on wet or slippery surfaces.
• Bring the vehicle to a complete stop before moving the direction selector.
• Do not exceed the cargo or vehicle weight capacities. Do not exceed the occupant capacity. See SPECIFICA -
TIONS on page 47 for the vehicle load and seat capacity.
• If there is a risk of lightning, leave the vehicle and look for a safe location to wait until the lightning has stopped.
Additional information about safety is included throughout this manual or can be obtained from your
dealer.
Failure to operate this vehicle as instructed can cause collision, loss of control, or roll -
over resulting in severe injury or death. Follow all safety warnings in this section of the
owner’s manual. See the OPERATION section of the owner’s manual for operating proce -
dures and additional safety information.
Unauthorized Operation
This vehicle is for adult use only. Any person below the age of 16 is not permitted to operate the vehi -
cle.
Any person who does not have a valid driver’s license is not permitted to operate the vehicle.
Any person who is below the height of 59 in. (150 cm) is not permitted to operate the vehicle.
Leaving the keys in the ignition allows unauthorized operation of the vehicle by someone under 16
years of age, an unlicensed driver or someone who does not meet the height requirement. Always
remove the ignition key when the vehicle is not in operation.
Operating without Instruction
Operation of this vehicle without proper instruction increases the risk of an accident. The operator
must understand how to operate the vehicle correctly in different situations and on different types of
terrain.
All operators must read, understand, and comply with the owner’s manual and all warning and instruc
-
tion labels before operating the vehicle.
Alcohol or Drugs
Operation of the vehicle during or after consuming alcohol or drugs can adversely affect operator judg -
ment, reaction time, balance and perception.
Never drink alcohol or use drugs or medications before or during operation of the vehicle.
Passenger
All passengers must be at least 59 in. (150 cm) tall. Passengers must be able to sit with their back against the seat,
and both feet on the floor.
For additional safety and operational information, see
Driving with a Passenger
on page 28.
Before Operating
Perform the PRE-RIDE INSPECTION on page 25 before each use to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating con -
dition. Failure to inspect and confirm that the vehicle is safe to operate increases the risk of an accident.
Follow all inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in this owner’s manual. See
SCHED -
ULED MAINTENANCE
on page 33.