E-Z-GO TXT - Gas Owner Manual - Page 13

OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION Read all of Manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Dangers and Warnings Horn Park Service Brake Brake PARK OPERATING THE VEHICLE Improper use of the vehicle or the lack of proper maintenance may result in damage or decreased performance. Read the following warnings before attempting to operate the vehicle. Ref Abc 1 Accelerator Fig. 5 Accelerator, Brake and Horn Controls If key switch is 'ON' and park brake is set, depressing the accelerator inadvertently will release the park brake and will cause the vehicle to move which could cause severe injury or death. Depressing the accelerator pedal will release the park brake if it is engaged. This is a feature to assure the vehicle is not driven with the park brake engaged. Depressing the accelerator pedal is not the preferred method of releasing the park brake. NOTICE Depressing the lower section of the brake pedal is the preferred method of releasing the park brake to assure the longest service life of brake components. COMBINATION SERVICE AND PARK BRAKE PEDAL The brake pedal incorporates a park brake feature (Ref Fig. 5 on page - 3). To engage, push down on the upper section of the pedal until it locks in place. The park brake will release when the service brake pedal is depressed. Use the lower section of the brake pedal to operate the service brake system. 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. 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 operation, 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 Owner's Manual and Service Guide Page 3