Club Car 2004 DS Gasoline, Owner'S Manual

Controls and Indicators

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2004 DS Golf Car Owner’s Manual

PARK BRAKE PEDAL

The park brake pedal is the small raised portion in the upper left corner of the brake pedal. It has the word
PARK molded into it and the words PARK BRAKE marked on top of it (Figure 10). To set the park brake, press
the brake pedal firmly and tilt the park brake portion of the pedal forward with your foot (Figure 11). See fol-
lowing WARNING.

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WARNING

• The park brake will release automatically when either the accelerator or brake pedal is

pressed. The park brake has multiple locking positions and should be firmly pressed and
locked to prevent the vehicle from rolling. 

BATTERY WARNING LIGHT

PowerDrive System 48 and IQ System Electric Vehicles Only

PowerDrive System 48 and IQ System vehicles feature a dash-mounted warning light (above steering col-
umn) that, when the vehicle is in operation, indicates low battery voltage or, when the vehicle is being
charged, indicates a charging problem. The battery warning light is controlled by the onboard computer.

When the vehicle is in operation, the warning light will illuminate and remain illuminated if:

• Batteries’ voltage drops below 48 volts when there is no load on the batteries (the vehicle is stopped

and there are no accessories on).

• Batteries have discharged to less than 25% of rated capacity.

If the warning light illuminates when the vehicle is operating, there will be enough power remaining to drive the
vehicle for approximately 30 minutes. However, the vehicle should be charged at the first opportunity. If the
warning light illuminates and the vehicle is unable to operate for 30 minutes, have your Club Car distributor/
dealer check the vehicle for a possible battery or electrical system problem.

When the batteries receive an incomplete charge because 1) the DC power cord is disconnected, 2) AC
power to the charger is interrupted, 3) automatic charger shut-off occurs after 16 hours of operation, or 4) the
charger malfunctions, the warning light will indicate as follows:

• The warning light will not illuminate 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. See the battery charger owner’s man-
ual. 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 trans-
mits an infrared signal from the onboard computer (OBC). This signal is received by the optional Communica-
tion Display Module (CCI P/N 101831801), which provides information on the condition of the vehicle and
batteries.