Maintenance Centre

Electric Golf Buggy Controls and Indicators

• KEY/LIGHT SWITCH:
  

  Located on the dashboard panel, this switch enables the basic electrical system of the vehicle to be turned on and off by turning the key. To prevent inadvertent operation of the vehicle when left unattended, the key should be turned to the ‘OFF’ position and removed. If the vehicle is equipped with lights, the key switch has a position to operate them, indicated by the light icon.

• DIRECTION SELECTOR:
  

  To reduce the possibility of component damage, the vehicle must be completely stopped before moving the direction selector.

• STATE OF CHANGE METER:
  

  Located in the dash, the state of charge meter indicates the amount of usable power in the batteries.

• ACCELERATOR PEDAL:
  

  Unintentional movement of the accelerator pedal will release the park brake and may cause the vehicle to move which could result in severe injury or death.

  With the key switch ‘ON’, depressing the accelerator pedal starts the motor. When the pedal is released, the motor will stop. To stop the vehicle more quickly, depress the service brake. If key switch is ‘ON’ and park brake is set, depressing the accelerator inadvertently will release the park brake and will cause the vehicle to move which could cause severe injury or death.

  Depressing the accelerator pedal will release the park brake if it is engaged. This is a feature to assure the vehicle is not driven with the park brake engaged. Depressing the accelerator pedal is not the preferred method of releasing the park brake.

  Depressing the lower section of the brake pedal is the preferred method of releasing the park brake to assure the longest service life of brake components.

• COMBINATION SERVICE AND PARK BRAKE PEDAL:
  

  The brake pedal incorporates a park brake feature. To engage, push down on the upper section of the pedal until it locks in place. The park brake will release when the service brake pedal is depressed.

  Use the lower section of the brake pedal to operate the service brake system.

• RUN-TOW/MAINTENANCE SWITCH (PDS ONLY):
  

  To reduce the possibility of severe injury or death resulting from loss of vehicle control, consider the grade of the terrain the vehicle is on and set vehicle’s park brake accordingly before switching the Run-Tow/Maintenance switch to the ‘Tow/Maintenance’ position.

  When in the ‘Tow/Maintenance’ position, the Anti-Roll Back and Walk-Away safety features of the PDS system no longer function. Before attempting to tow vehicle, move the Run-Tow/Maintenance switch to the ‘Tow/Maintenance’ position. Failure to do so will damage the controller or motor.

  Before disconnecting or connecting a battery, or any other wiring, move the Run-Tow/Maintenance switch to the ‘Tow/Maintenance’ position.

  After connecting a battery, or any other wiring, wait a minimum of 30 seconds before moving the Run-Tow/Maintenance switch to the ‘Run’ position. The PDS vehicle is equipped with a two position switch located under the passenger side of the seat on the controller environmental cover.

  With the switch in ‘TOW/MAINTENANCE’ position:
  

  • the controller is deactivated
  • the electronic braking system is deactivated which allows the vehicle to be towed or roll freely
  • the warning beeper is deactivated

  With the switch in ‘RUN’ position:
  

  • the controller is activated
  • the electronic braking system and warning beeper features are activated PDS vehicles operate only in the ’RUN’ position.

    The PDS is 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 PDS should be disconnected from the batteries. See ‘Prolonged Storage’ in Battery Care in the website.

• HORN:
  

  The horn is operated by pushing the horn button located on the floor to the left of the brake pedal.