Driving Instructions
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2007 DS Golf Car Owner’s Manual
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WARNING
• 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.
• Obey all local rules concerning golf cars.
• 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. Make sure everyone is seated and holding onto seat hand holds or handrails.
3. Read safety warnings located on dash and (or) above pedals.
4. Make sure wheels are turned in desired direction.
5. Turn the key to the ON position and make sure nothing is in your path.
6. 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.
7. 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.
See following
WARNING and NOTE.
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WARNING
• Operator must control vehicle speed when going downhill.
• Electric vehicles only: Pedal down or pedal up motor braking may be used to help control
speed when going downhill; however, steep terrain or other conditions may require that pedal
braking be used in conjunction with motor braking.
Gasoline vehicles only:
• Do not shift the vehicle out of forward while going downhill. If you do, you will not be able to
shift into reverse or back into forward until stopped.
• Press the brake pedal as necessary and partially press the accelerator when descending a
hill. With the accelerator pedal partially pressed, the governor will cause the engine to assist
the brakes in controlling downhill speed.
