Club Car DS Gold Standard 2008 User manual

Owner’sManual
2008
DSGoldStandard
Vehicles
Electric
GolfCar
Handyman
4-Passenger
LynxBoxBed
Lynx4-Passenger

P. O. Box 204658
Augusta, Georgia 30917-4658 USA
Telephone [phone]
Service Parts Fax [phone]
www.clubcar.com
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NOTICE
Warranty information appears at the end of this manual. No other warranties, expressed or implied, are con-
tained herein. Your authorized representative checked the vehicle before it was delivered to you and will pro-
vide you a copy of the completed vehicle warranty registration form.
Club Car is not liable for errors in this manual or for incidental or consequential damages that result from the
use of the material in this manual.
Golf cars covered in this manual conform to the current American National Standards Institute’s Z130 Safety
and Performance Requirements for Golf Cars. This standard, which promotes safety in the design, applica-
tion, and operation of golf cars, defines a golf car as “a vehicle used to convey a person or persons and equip-
ment to play the game of golf in an area designated as a golf course.” Throughout this manual, the words “golf
car” are used in reference to golf cars only. The word “vehicle” is used in reference to any other vehicles cov-
ered in this manual, or may be used when referring to all vehicles, including golf cars, categorically.
This manual contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of
this manual may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to another language without the written consent
of Club Car, Inc.
The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
Club Car reserves the right to make design changes to vehicles without obligation to make these changes on
units previously sold.
These vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for automobiles or to FMVSS 500
for low-speed vehicles, and are not equipped for operation on public streets, roads, or highways.
Copyright © 2007 Club Car, Inc.
Club Car, Carryall, Intellitrak, and Precedent are
registered trademarks of Club Car, Inc.
This manual effective August 1, 2007.

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FOREWORD
Thank you for choosing Club Car, the name most widely recognized as the industry leader in vehicle efficiency
and long-lasting value. You have chosen the finest vehicle on the market. Please protect your investment and
ensure that your Club Car vehicle(s) provides years of reliable, superior performance by reading and following
the maintenance instructions in this manual.
Your comfort and safety are important to us, so we urge you to read and follow the step-by-step operating
instructions and safety procedures in this manual. These instructions must be followed in order to avoid the
risk of severe personal injury. If you rent or loan your vehicle to others, we recommend that you ask them to
read this manual before they operate the vehicle.
Club Car products are backed by a customer support system designed to offer you fast, courteous service. In
the event that your Club Car vehicle needs repairs or service, we recommend that your local authorized Club
Car representative perform them. For the name and address of the Club Car representative nearest you,
logon to our web site at www.clubcar.com or call 1-800-ClubCar (258-2227). If you would prefer to write to us,
direct your letter to: Club Car, Attention: Marketing Services, P.O. Box 204658, Augusta, Georgia 30917-4658
USA. Your local authorized Club Car representative can also provide technical advice, parts, and service
manuals.
We hope you will consider this owner’s manual a permanent part of your Club Car vehicle. If you sell the vehi-
cle, please include the manual so that the next owner will have the important operating, safety, and mainte-
nance information it contains.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Decal and Feature Identification ..................................................................................................... 4
Practice Safety .......................................................................................................................................... 7
Proposition 65 – State of California ........................................................................................................... 7
Safety Details ............................................................................................................................................ 8
General Warnings ...................................................................................................................................... 8
General Information ................................................................................................................................... 10
Model Identification .................................................................................................................................... 10
Controls and Indicators .............................................................................................................................. 11
Pre-Operation and Daily Safety Checklist ................................................................................................. 16
Performance Inspection ............................................................................................................................. 16
Driving Instructions .................................................................................................................................... 17
Loading and Unloading – Box Bed Vehicles ............................................................................................. 19
Towing with the Vehicle – Golf Car and Handyman Vehicles ................................................................... 20
Towing the Vehicle .................................................................................................................................... 21
Transporting on a Trailer ........................................................................................................................... 22
Storage ...................................................................................................................................................... 22
Maintenance .............................................................................................................................................. 23
Periodic Service Schedule ......................................................................................................................... 24
Periodic Lubrication Schedule ................................................................................................................... 26
Vehicle Controller ...................................................................................................................................... 28
Batteries .................................................................................................................................................... 28
Battery Charger ......................................................................................................................................... 30
Cleaning the Vehicle .................................................................................................................................. 33
Accessories ............................................................................................................................................... 34
Subsequent Owner Registration ................................................................................................................ 34
Specifications – Golf Car, 4-Passenger, and Handyman .......................................................................... 35
Specifications – Lynx 4-passenger and Box Bed Vehicle ......................................................................... 36

Safety Decal and Feature Identification
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SAFETY DECAL AND FEATURE IDENTIFICATION
The following pages contain safety decal and feature identification information. For detailed information on
specific features, read the appropriate section in this manual.

Safety Decal and Feature Identification
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ELECTRIC VEHICLE
1 101825101 Decal, On/Off Key Switch (above key switch) 11 Brake Pedal
2 101959902 Decal, Motor Braking Notice (below instrument panel) 12 Park Brake Pedal
3 101960601 Decal, Rollover Warning (on instrument panel) 13
4 102075801 Decal, Young Driver Warning (below instrument panel) 14
5 102228701 Decal, Private Speed Notice (below instrument panel)
(with private speed option) 15
6 102519201 Decal, Operating Instructions (on steering wheel) 16
7 SVP147801 Decal, Vehicle Loading Instructions (below instrument
panel) (Handyman and Lynx box bed vehicles) 17
8 Battery Warning Light 18
9 Serial Number 19
10 Accelerator Pedal 20
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Safety Decal and Feature Identification
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ELECTRIC VEHICLE
1 101553901 Decal, Bed Loading Warning (on cargo bed) (Handy-
man and Lynx box bed vehicles) 11
2 101610901 Decal, Wiper Switch Cover Notice (on wiper switch
cover) (Wiper switch vehicles) 12
3 101705701 Decal, Falling Off Warning (on rear-facing hand rail
(4-passenger vehicles) 13
4 101908601 Decal, Tow Switch Warning (on Tow/Run switch plate,
under seat) 14
5 101931501 Decal, Component Cover Notice (on electrical compo-
nent cover) 15
6 Forward/Reverse Control 16
7 Forward/Reverse Control 17
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Practice Safety
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PRACTICE SAFETY
Safety signs like you see above may at first seem shocking, but their impact is mild compared with the reality
of severe personal injury.
Your safety and satisfaction are of the utmost importance to us. That is why before operating the vehicle, we
urge you to review the information in this manual. Understand and become familiar with the DANGER,
WARNING, and CAUTION statements and procedures it contains, along with the safety decals that are affixed
to your vehicle.
Take time to understand the language of safety. It is a language that can save your life.
PROPOSITION 65 – STATE OF CALIFORNIA
ý WARNING
• This product contains or emits chemicals or substances that have been determined by the
state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Figure 1 Practice Safety

Safety Details
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SAFETY DETAILS
ý WARNING
• This owner’s manual should be read completely before attempting to drive or service the
vehicle. Failure to follow the instructions in this manual could result in property damage,
severe personal injury, or death.
It is important to note that some vital statements throughout this manual and on the decals affixed to the vehi-
cle are preceded by the words DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. For your protection, we recommend that
you take special notice of these safety precautions. Safety precautions are essential and must be followed.
Throughout this manual and on the operation and safety decals affixed to the vehicle, the words “golf car” are
used in reference to golf cars only. The word “vehicle” is used in reference to any other vehicles covered in
this manual, or may be used when referring to all vehicles, including golf cars, categorically.
If any of the operation or safety decals on the vehicle become damaged, have been removed or cannot be
easily read, they should be replaced immediately to avoid possible property damage, personal injury, or
death. Contact your distributor/dealer.
ý DAN GER
• A DANGER indicates an immediate hazard that will result in severe personal injury or death.
ý WARNING
• A WARNING indicates an immediate hazard that could result in severe personal injury or
death.
ý CAUTION
• A CAUTION with the safety alert symbol indicates a hazard or unsafe practice that could
result in minor personal injury.
CAUTION
• A CAUTION without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that
could result in property damage.
GENERAL WARNINGS
The following safety statements must be heeded whenever the vehicle is being operated, repaired, or ser-
viced. See Safety Decal and Feature Identification on page 4. Other specific safety statements appear
throughout this manual and on the vehicle.
ý DAN GER
• Battery – Explosive gases! Do not smoke. Keep sparks and flames away from the vehicle and
service area. Ventilate when charging or operating vehicle in an enclosed area. Wear a full
face shield and rubber gloves when working on or near batteries.
• The vehicle will not provide protection from lightning, flying objects, or other storm-related
hazards. If caught in a storm while driving a Club Car vehicle, exit the vehicle and seek shelter
in accordance with applicable safety guidelines for your location.