E-Z-GO Exceed Hybrid Owner Manual - Page 10

SAFETY INFORMATION Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. GENERAL All vehicles can be used for a variety of tasks beyond the original intended use of the vehicle; therefore, it is impossible to anticipate and warn against every possible combination of circumstances that may occur. No warning can replace good common sense and prudent driving practices. Good common sense and prudent driving practices do more to prevent accidents and injury than all of the warnings and instructions combined. E-Z-GO strongly suggests that all users and maintenance personnel read this entire manual paying particular attention to the CAUTIONS, WARNINGS and DANGERS contained therein. If you have any questions regarding this vehicle, contact your E-Z-GO dealer or write to the address on the back cover of this publication, Attention: Customer Care Department. E-Z-GO reserves the right to make design changes without obligation to make these changes on units previously sold. The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. E-Z-GO IS NOT LIABLE FOR ERRORS IN THIS MANUAL. E-Z-GO IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES THAT RESULT FROM THE USE OF THE MATERIAL IN THIS MANUAL. GENERAL OPERATION ALWAYS: • use the vehicle in a responsible manner and maintain the vehicle in safe operating condition • read and observe all warnings and operation instruction labels affixed to the vehicle • turn engine off and let engine cool at least 2 minutes before removing the fuel cap • fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area • keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and other ignition sources • start and run engine outdoors • clean the fuel cap area of dirt and debris • transport vehicle with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shut-off valve OFF • do not choke to stop engine • use extreme caution in areas where pedestrians are present MAINTENANCE ALWAYS: • replace damaged or missing warning, caution or information labels • maintain the engine in accordance with the manufacturer's periodic service schedule • ensure that repairs are performed by trained and qualified personnel • follow the manufacturer's maintenance procedures • use specified replacement parts, NEVER use replacement parts of lesser quality • use recommended tools • determine that tools and procedures not specifically recommended by the manufacturer will not compromise the safety of personnel nor jeopardize the safe operation of the vehicle • support the vehicle using wheel chocks and jack stands, NEVER get under a vehicle that is supported by a jack, lift the vehicle in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions • maintain the vehicle in an area away from exposed flame or persons who are smoking • be aware that a vehicle that is not performing as designed is a potential hazard and must not be operated • test drive the vehicle after any repairs or maintenance in a safe area that is free of both vehicular and pedestrian traf- fic • keep complete records of the maintenance history of the vehicle Owner's Guide Page 3