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Driving Instructions

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2008 DS Electric Gold Standard Vehicle Owner’s Manual

WARNING

• For night use, the vehicle must be equipped with headlights, taillights and reflectors.

• Stop the vehicle before shifting the Forward/Reverse handle. Failure to do so may result in

injury to an unsuspecting passenger and (or) damage to the vehicle.

• To help avoid being struck, do not stand in front of or behind the vehicle.

• Operate the vehicle from the driver seat only.

• To help prevent falls from the vehicle, remain seated in a moving vehicle and hold on to hand

holds or handrails at all times. Driver should keep both hands on the steering wheel when the
vehicle is in motion.

• To help prevent the possibility of serious injury, keep your entire body inside the vehicle.

• Do not leave children unattended on vehicle.

• To help prevent overturning the vehicle, drive slowly straight up and down slopes. Avoid

driving the vehicle on slopes exceeding 20% incline.

• To help avoid possible injury to an inattentive passenger and (or) damage to the vehicle, avoid

sudden starts, sudden stops, and abrupt turns.

• To help avoid the possibility of losing control of or overturning the vehicle, reduce speed for

adverse driving conditions such as wet grass or rough terrain.

• Do not use the vehicle on public roads. It is not designed or intended for street use and

should not be licensed for use on public roads.

• Where applicable, obey all local rules concerning golf cars and off-road vehicles.

• The vehicle should be driven in only specified areas by trained drivers.

• Do not drive while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medications.

• To prevent overturning the vehicle, drive slowly in turns.

• Use brakes to reduce speed when coasting downhill.

No one should drive the vehicle without first being instructed in the proper operation and use of the vehicle’s
controls. An experienced operator should accompany each first-time driver on a test drive before allowing
him/her to operate the vehicle alone.

To ensure safe operation of the vehicle, follow exactly and in order, all of the following procedures. Read and
understand all instructions prior to driving the vehicle.

Starting the vehicle

1. Study and understand controls.

2. Read safety warnings located on dash and above pedals.

3. For vehicles with cargo beds: Make sure load is secure.

4. Make sure everyone is seated and holding onto seat hand holds or handrails.

5. Make sure wheels are turned in desired direction and that nothing is in your path.

6. Turn key to the ON position.

7. Select direction by placing the Forward/Reverse handle or switch in desired position (F = forward or R

= reverse). A buzzer will sound as a warning when the Forward/Reverse handle or switch is in the
REVERSE position.

8. Place both hands on the steering wheel.

9. Slowly press accelerator pedal. The park brake will release automatically and the vehicle will start to

move. As the accelerator pedal is pressed, speed will increase until full speed is reached.