E-Z-GO Terrain 250 - Electric Owner Manual - Page 42

OPERATING PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. The TCT has a low power consumption unit but it will drain the vehicle batteries over a period of time. If the vehicle is to be stored for a prolonged period of time, the TCT should be disconnected from the batteries by selecting the 'TOW/MAINTENANCE/STORAGE' position on the Run-Tow/Maintenance/Storage switch located under the passenger seat. The Electronic Speed Control system consists of three separate units; a pedal box, speed sensor, and controller. Regenerative Braking 4 To prevent the possibility of loss of control that could cause severe injury or death, use service brake to control speed. The TruCourse technology system is not a substitute for the service brake. TruCourse Technology vehicles are equipped with a regenerative motor control system. Example: If all of the following events occur... a) the vehicle is being driven down a slope b) the vehicle attempts to exceed the specified top speed with the accelerator pedal depressed or released the regenerative braking will limit the speed of the vehicle to the specified top speed (the warning beeper will not sound). When the regenerative braking system is activated by this sequence of events, the motor generates power which is returned to the batteries. If the operator attempts to override the regenerative braking feature by moving the direction selector or key switch to another position, the warning beeper will sound and the vehicle will brake rapidly until it reaches the speed of approximately 2 mph (3 kph). Pedal-Up Braking Pedal-up braking is regenerative braking that occurs when the accelerator pedal is released while the vehicle is moving between 8 mph (13 kph) and the vehicle's top speed. Example: If all of the following events occur... a) the vehicle is being driven down a slope b) the accelerator pedal is released for more than one second the pedal-up braking will slow the vehicle (the warning beeper will not sound) until either the vehicle speed is reduced to 8 mph (13 kph), at which it freely coasts between 8 and 3 mph (5 kph), or the accelerator pedal is applied. When pedal-up braking system is activated by this sequence of events, the motor generates power which is returned to the batteries. Terrain The vehicle is designed for use on improved roads (but not on public highways). The vehicle may also be used on established trails or open terrain that is free from stumps, large rocks or holes. The vehicle should not be used to cross water. Walk-Away Feature Walk-Away limits vehicle movement without driver input, slowing the vehicle to 2 mph (3 kph) and sounding an audible alarm (reverse beeper). Example: If all of the following events occur... a) the vehicle has been stopped for more than 1.5 seconds b) the accelerator pedal has been released for more than one second c) the vehicle begins to roll above 2 mph (3 kph) the electronic braking will limit speed to approximately 2 mph (3 kph) and the warning beeper will sound. When the accelerator pedal is depressed, the electronic braking and warning beeper will be overridden and normal vehicle 4 - 10