E-Z-GO TXT - Electric Owner Manual - Page 22

OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION Read all of manual to become familiar with this vehicle. Pay attention to all NOTICES, CAUTIONS, WARNINGS and DANGERS. B • the controller is activated • the electronic braking system and warning beeper features are activated. OPERATING THE VEHICLE Improper use of the vehicle or the lack of proper maintenance may result in damage or decreased performance. Read and understand the following warnings before attempting to operate the vehicle. To reduce the possibility of severe injury or death resulting from loss of vehicle control, the following warnings must be observed: When driving vehicle, consider the terrain, traffic conditions and the environmental factors which effect the terrain and the ability to control the vehicle. Use extra care and reduced speed when driving on poor surfaces, such as loose dirt, wet grass, gravel, etc. Stay in designated areas and avoid extremely rough terrain. Maintain a safe speed when driving down hill. Use service brake to control speed when traveling down an incline. A sudden stop or change of direction may result in loss of control. To prevent loss of control, do not move the direction selector of a vehicle while the vehicle is in motion. Moving the selector will result in a sudden slowing of the vehicle and the beeping of a warning device. Slow down before and during turns. All turns should be made at reduced speed. Never drive vehicle up, down, or across an incline that exceeds 14° (25% grade). To reduce the possibility of severe injury or death resulting from improper vehicle opera- tion, the following warnings must be observed: Refer to GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS for seating capacity. Depressing accelerator pedal will release foot operated park brake and may cause inadvertent vehicle movement. Turn the key to the 'OFF' position whenever the vehicle is parked. To prevent inadvertent movement when the vehicle is to be left unattended, engage the park brake, move direction selector to forward position, turn key to 'OFF' position and remove key. Make sure that the direction selector is in correct position before attempting to start the vehicle. Always bring the vehicle to a complete stop before shifting the direction selector. Do not take vehicle out of 'gear' while in motion (coast). Check the area behind the vehicle before operating in reverse. All occupants must be seated. Keep entire body inside vehicle and hold on while vehicle is in motion. TRUCOURSE TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM™ TruCourse Technology System™ vehicles are operated in one of three modes or "performance options". All options have standard features that control, protect and diagnose the vehicle. NOTICE TruCourse Technology vehicles operate only when the Run Tow/Maintenance/Storage switch is in the 'RUN' position. Performance Options The options are defined as follows: Performance Option Top Speed Pedal-Up Braking Strength 1. All Terrain 2. Steep Hill 3. Mild Hill 10.2-14.8 mph (16.4-23.8 kmph) 10.2-14.8 mph (16.4-23.8 kmph) 10.2-14.8 mph (16.4- 23.8kmph) None Heavy Mild Fig. 9 Performance Options 1. The All-Terrain performance option: The vehicle's top speed is sensed and regulated directly by the control- Page 6 Owner's Guide