Controls and Indicators
• The warning light will not come on if the charge is 90% or more complete. The onboard computer will retain in
memory the amount of charge needed to fully replenish the batteries and will complete the charge during the
next charge cycle.
• When the charger is unplugged, the warning light will illuminate and remain illuminated for 10 seconds if the charge
is less than 90% complete but the vehicle has enough power for approximately 30 minutes of operation. This will
alert the operator that the vehicle may be used, but that it must be charged to completion as soon as possible.
• The warning light will repeatedly illuminate for 10 seconds, with 4 second intervals if the charger times out at 16
hours and the batteries are not sufficiently charged. This indicates an abnormal charge cycle. The charger and
batteries should be checked by your Club Car distributor/dealer.
• The warning light will repeatedly illuminate for 10 seconds, with 4 second intervals during a charge cycle (DC plug is
still connected) if AC power to the charger is interrupted. The light will go out when AC power is restored.
LED Light
: In addition to the warning light, there is an infrared LED in the dash light assembly, which transmits an
infrared signal from the onboard computer (OBC). This signal is received by the optional Communication Display
Module, which provides information on the condition of the vehicle and batteries.
BATTERY CONDITION INDICATOR (OPTIONAL)
Electric Vehicles Only
The battery condition indicator features a 10-bar LED display that, when the vehicle is in operation, displays the level of
battery capacity, measuring battery voltage over a period of time.
When batteries are fully charged, all indicator lights will be on. When battery voltage drops below 75% of full discharge,
the last two indicator lights will flash alternately. Continued use of vehicle after indicator lights begin flashing without
recharging could result in decreased vehicle performance.
NOTE:
If the battery condition indicator moves rapidly (approximately 45 minutes) from full charge to empty, there
may be a problem with the wiring or with a battery cell. If indicator display does not reset back to full after
recharging, there may be a problem with the battery charger or with one of the batteries. In either case the
vehicle should be checked by a Club Car dealer or a trained technician.
LOW OIL WARNING LIGHT
Gasoline Vehicles Only
The gasoline vehicle is equipped with a low oil warning light (4), located on the dash panel just above the steering
column
(Figure 8)
. If the warning light comes on, oil should be checked and added to the engine as necessary before
continuing to use the vehicle.
See following CAUTION.
The vehicle should never be driven when the low oil warning
light remains on. If the warning light goes on and off, the vehicle may be driven, but oil should be added at the first
opportunity. The light will flash repeatedly to indicate a possible problem with the electronic fuel injection (EFI) system.
If the oil level is correct and the warning light stays on, have a trained technician check the vehicle.
CAUTION
• Failure to add oil immediately when the low oil warning light stays on can result in permanent
engine damage.
FUEL GAUGE/HOUR METER
Gasoline Vehicles Only
The vehicle is equipped with a fuel gauge/hour meter (5), located on the instrument panel
(Figure 8)
. The fuel gauge
allows the operator to monitor the fuel level in the vehicle. The hour meter should be used by a trained technician
to track vehicle usage and to help determine when periodic service is required.
See Periodic Service Schedules
on page 33.
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