Fueling Instructions – Gasoline Vehicles
2007 DS Golf Car Owner’s Manual
Page 43
14. Connect the battery cables, positive (+) cable first, and tighten terminals to 12 ft-lb (16 N·m). Coat ter-
minals with Battery Terminal Protector Spray (CCI P/N 1014305).
15. With the Forward/Reverse handle in the NEUTRAL position, start and run the engine for a few minutes.
Observe both the drain plug and the oil filter from under the vehicle and watch for oil leaks. If leaks
appear, begin with step 1 and repeat the appropriate step for either or both items to correct the problem.
16. Remove the dipstick and check the engine oil as a final step. Replace the dipstick.
FUELING INSTRUCTIONS – GASOLINE VEHICLES
See General Warnings on page 9.
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DANGER
• Turn the key switch to the OFF position before fueling.
• Do not pour gasoline into the fuel tank when the engine is hot or while it is running.
• To avoid electric arc caused by static electricity, the fuel storage/pumping device must be
grounded. If the pump is not grounded, the vehicle must be grounded to the pump before and
during the fueling operation.
• If the vehicle has an all-weather enclosure installed, be sure the fuel tank is properly vented as
shown (Figure 31).
• To avoid the possibility of fire, clean up any spilled gasoline before operating the vehicle.
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CAUT ION
• To allow for expansion, do not fill higher than one inch from the top of the fuel tank. Avoid fuel
spillage.
NOTE: Whenever possible, avoid using oxygenated fuels and fuels that are blended with alcohol. Vehicles
to be stored for extended periods should be prepared for storage as instructed. See Preparing the
Gasoline Vehicle for Extended Storage on page 26.
1. Turn the key switch to the OFF position.
2. Lift and remove seat bottom.
3. The fuel tank is located on passenger side of vehicle. Remove fuel cap and fill the fuel tank with fresh
unleaded gasoline only.
See preceding CAUTION.
4. Replace fuel cap on tank. Ensure cap is tightened securely.
5. Replace seat bottom.
