GARIA 2012 Monaco User manual

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User’s Manual: Garia golf and leisure vehicle.
© 2012 by Garia A/S
3rd Edition
All rights reserved. Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the writ-
ten permission of Garia A/S is prohibited.
Copyrighted material.
This manual may not be reproduced in its entirety or in parts without the
written permission of Garia A/S, After Sales and Support Department
Printed in Denmark
G21 982 001 03 Garia user’s manual
1. INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your new Garia vehicle.
The Garia is the ultimate luxury golf and leisure car; a unique combination of per-
formance, versatility and elegance – designed to move you.
This Garia car User’s Manual contains important information that you will need for
the proper operation, maintenance and handling of your Garia.
This User’s Manual covers the Garia Golf Car, the Garia LSV, and the Garia Monaco.
We encourage you to read this and the other following manuals thoroughly before
operating your Garia.
If you have additional questions regarding operation or maintenance, please contact
your local Authorized Garia Service Dealer for support.
Thank you for choosing Garia.
After Sales and Support Department
Garia A/S
Lunikvej 44
DK-2670 Greve
Denmark

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CONTACT U.S.
Garia Inc. Technical Assistance and Service Parts
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
18838 Stone Oak Parkway, Suite 201
San Antonio, Texas 78258
United States
CONTACT EUROPE
Garia A/S Support and After Sales (international)
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Lunikvej 44
DK-2670 Greve
Denmark
For service inquiries:
ser[email protected]
For warranty inquiries:
[email protected]
For support, repair and other general inquiries:
[email protected]
Find your local dealer at:
http://www.garia.com
Garia A/S and Garia Inc. reserves the right to make design changes without obligation to make
these changes on units previously sold.
The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice.
Garia A/S or Garia Inc. 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.

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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
Particularly important information is emphasized in this manual by the following nota-
tions:
The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BE ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
NOTE
Failure to follow DANGER instructions could result in severe injury or death to the
vehicle occupants, a bystander, or a person inspecting or repairing the vehicle.
Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death to the
vehicle occupants, a bystander, or a person inspecting or repairing the vehicle.
Failure to follow CAUTION instructions could result in damage to the vehicle or the
surroundings.
This message provides additional important information.
!
DANGER
!
WARNING
!
CAUTION
!

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NOTE
Garia A/S is continually making enhancements or improvements in design or quality
which are applied to its products. This manual contains all available information on
the current product at the time of printing, however, there can be minor differences
between your Garia vehicle and this manual. If you have any questions concerning this
manual or your Garia product, please consult your Garia dealer.
This manual is to be considered a permanent part of the Garia vehicle. Hence, it
should always follow the vehicle, including when it is resold.
Read and understand the manual completely before operating your Garia vehicle.
WARNING
!
A floor mat is available as an option, using the floor mat may cause interference with
the pedals which can results in failure to stop the vehicle or uncontrolled throttle
movement. This can cause serious injury or death. The floor mat can potentially slide
on the floor of the vehicle, which can create hazardous conditions; causing serious
injury or death.
WARNING
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Be aware, when operating on public roads, that this vehicle offers significantly little
crash protection compared to normal cars, vans, trucks or other motorized vehicles.
This will result in a higher risk of injuries or death in collisions, at any speed, especially in
areas with heavy traffic or traffic with higher speeds.
To reduce the risk of injuries or accidents, follow the guidelines below:
• All passengers must always wear seatbelts at any time (If fitted).
• Always reduce speed when driving on hills or when cornering to reduce the risk of
vehicle tipping over or passengers falling out.
• Avoid operating at night as far as possible. The vehicle can be hard for others to
see, or it can be hard for others to recognize the limited crash protection.
• NEVER operate while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
WARNING
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IMPORTANT NOTE
ALWAYS OPERATE THIS GARIA VEHICLE IN COMPLIANCE WITH YOUR COUNTRY AND LOCAL
VEHICLE REGULATIONS INCLUDING REGISTRATION, TITLING, INSURANCE, SEAT BELT US-
AGE, AND OPERATOR’S LICENSING.
Turn ignition switch to the off position and remove key before leaving the vehicle.
ALWAYS FASTEN YOUR SEAT BELTS!
To extend the life of your batteries:
• Keep the vehicle plugged into the charger even during long absences. The charger
recognizes the charging needs, and will keep the batteries in peak condition with-
out causing any damage.
• Keep batteries fully charged at any time possible.
• Avoid deep discharging of batteries at any time possible.
• Add distilled water as necessary, using the Trojan® HydroLink™ Watering system
(see user’s manual, chapter 3).
• Always wear safety goggles or eye protection, rubber gloves and a face mask be-
fore handling batteries.
• Check the electrolyte by observing the water level indicator to insure that the
watering frequency rate is maintaining the correct electrolyte level. (Especially
when new (first 4 weeks) and under heavy use.) See page 22 in the golf car user’s
manual for more information regarding the water level indicator.

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IMPORTANT LABELS/NOTIFICATIONS
Dashboard Label. Read before operating vehicle. Label size may vary Fig. 1.1
Batteries Warning Label. Read before handling batteries.
Label placed in the battery compartment. Label size may vary.
Fig. 1.2

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Maintenance Warning Label. Read before maintaining vehicle.
Label placed in the battery compartment. Label size may vary.
Load area label. Read before operating vehicle. Label size may vary.
Towing Warning Label. Read before towing vehicle.
Label placed in the battery compartment. Label size may vary.
Fig. 1.5
Fig. 1.4
Fig. 1.3
Additional labels can be present on specific vehicles, depending on local jurisdiction.

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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause
injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Garia Inc.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a
safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your
dealer, or Garia Inc.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at:
1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424–9153);
go to:
http://www.safercar.gov
write to:
Administrator
NHTSA
400 Seventh Street, SW
Washington, DC 20590
You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from
http://www.safercar.gov.
To contact Garia, please write to:
Garia Inc., Technical Assistance and Service Parts
18838 Stone Oak Parkway, Suite 201
San Antonio, Texas 78258
United States
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
email:
[email protected]
or go to:
http://www.garia.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
01 WARRANTY
1. Warranty ......................................................................1
02 SAFETY
2.1 Garia LSV and Monaco ........................................................ 3
2.2 Golf Car ..................................................................... 3
2.3.1 Batteries .................................................................. 4
2.3.3 Checking tire wear .......................................................... 5
2.3.2 Tire & Pressure conditions .................................................. 5
2.3.4 Body and chassis ........................................................... 6
2.3.4 Brakes ..................................................................... 6
2.3.5 Steering ....................................................................7
2.3.6 Reverse warning indicator (Except Garia Monaco) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.3.7 Pedal operation ............................................................. 9
2.3.7.1 Accelerator pedal ......................................................... 9
2.3.7.2 Brake pedal .............................................................. 10
2.4 driving the garia Golf car .....................................................11
2.4.1 driving the Garia LSV and Monaco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.4.2 Driving on golf courses and roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.4.3 Driver qualifications ........................................................14
2.4.4 Safety precautions when maintaining the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
2.4.5 Maintenance to ensure safety .............................................. 15
2.4.6 Transport recommendations ............................................... 15
2.4.7 Mirrors ................................................................... 16
2.4.8 Seat belts GARIA LSV AND MONACO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
03 BATTERIES
3.1 Battery Safety Warning and Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.1.1 Battery safety ............................................................. 19
3.2 General Information .........................................................20
3.3 Charging of batteries .......................................................20
3.4 Charger LED ................................................................ 21
3.5 Equipment for handling batteries ............................................22
3.6 Battery maintenance and care ...............................................22
3.6.1 Watering batteries ........................................................23
3.6.2 Using the HydroLink™ on-board water filler system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3.6.3 Using the flow-rite hand pump .............................................24
3.6.4 Preventive maintenance ...................................................26

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3.6.5 Cleaning batteries ......................................................... 27
3.7 Storage of batteries ........................................................28
3.7.1 Storage in hot environments (higher than 90°F (32°C)) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
3.7.2 Storage in cold environments (less than 32°F (0°C)) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
3.7.3 Water supplies .............................................................28
3.7.4 Watering system ...........................................................29
3.8 General information about Trojan® T-875 batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
04 OPERATION
4.1 Overview .................................................................... 31
4.2 Overview Golf car ...........................................................32
4.3 Overview LSV ...............................................................33
4.4 Overview Monaco ...........................................................34
4.5 Speed switch (standard on LSV and Monaco). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
4.6 Instrument clusTer notifications .............................................36
4.6.1 Critical battery level .......................................................36
4.6.2 Currently no messages ....................................................36
4.6.3 Do not turn vehicle off for 2 min . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
4.6.4 Reduced power ............................................................ 37
4.6.5 Service due ............................................................... 37
4.6.6 Battery discharge indicator ................................................ 37
4.7 Ignition Switch ..............................................................38
4.8 Main power switch ..........................................................39
4.9 Parking brake ...............................................................40
4.10 Driving, accelerating ....................................................... 41
4.11 Stopping, braking ...........................................................42
4.12 Rough terrain driving .......................................................43
4.13 Hill hold and roll back .......................................................44
4.14 Emergency braking .........................................................44
4.15 Motor braking ..............................................................45
4.16 Braking with THE parking brake .............................................45

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05 VEHICLE EQUIPMENT
5.1 Dashboard overview .........................................................46
5.2 Seats ...................................................................... 47
5.3 Instrument cluster functions and warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
5.3.2 Button on instrument cluster (left) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
5.3.1 Inner cluster ..............................................................49
5.3.3 Button on instrument cluster (right) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
5.4 Indicator stalk .............................................................. 51
5.5 Air scoop ...................................................................52
5.5.1 Opening and closing the air scoop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
5.5.2 Removing the air scoop ....................................................53
5.6 Storage room under bonnet .................................................54
5.7 Bin .........................................................................55
5.8 Multi-functional rear section ................................................56
5.8.1 Standard bag holder (except Monaco) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
5.9 Adjusting rearview mirror .................................................... 57
5.10 Refrigerator (upgrade) .....................................................58
5.10.1 Energy saving tips ........................................................58
5.10.2 Defrosting the refrigerator ...............................................59
5.10.3 To defrost the refrigerator, proceed as follows: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
5.10.4 Cleaning and maintenance .................................................59
5.11 Interior light (upgrade / standard on LSV and Monaco) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
5.12 Windshield wiper / washer (upgrade / standard on LSV and Monaco) . . . . . . . . . . 61
5.12.1 Location of the windshield washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
5.13 Heated Windshield (UPGRADE / Standard on Lsv and monaco) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
06 SERVICE
6.1 Service Intervals ............................................................65
6.2 Service symbol in Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
6.3 Service Actions .............................................................66
6.4 User self service ............................................................ 67

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07 MAINTENANCE
7.1 Replacing light bulbs .........................................................69
7.1.1 Replacing the bulb of the headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
7.1.2 Replacing the bulb of the front position light (only on Monaco) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
7.2 Changing a wheel ............................................................ 73
7.3 Jack points ...................................................................74
7.4 Cleaning the vehicle .......................................................... 75
7.4.1 Exterior ................................................................... 75
7.4.2 Wheels .................................................................... 75
7.4.3 Rubber flooring ............................................................ 75
7.4.4 Interior .................................................................... 76
7.4.5 Seats ..................................................................... 76
7.4.6 Batteries .................................................................. 76
7.5 Controlling the brake fluid ....................................................77
7.6 Tow switch .................................................................. 78
7.7 Towing without battery power ................................................ 79
7.8 Towing hook .................................................................80
7.9 Hauling ......................................................................80
7.10 Fuse box location ........................................................... 81
7.11 Fuse box Overview Golf car ..................................................82
7.13 Fuse box Overview LSV & Monaco ............................................83
08 TROUBLESHOOTING
8.1 The car will not drive. ........................................................85
8.2 The vehicle will only drive at a very slow speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
8.3 The vehicle has a lower range than usual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
8.4 The charger will not charge the batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
8.5 What to do with a completely discharged battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
8.6 How to reset the vehicle. ....................................................86
8.7 The lights do not work. ......................................................86
8.8 The refrigerator does not work. .............................................86
8.9 The refrigerator stops cooling when parked (less than 2 hours). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
8.10 The brake pedal is soft, or presses down without resistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
8.11 The vehicle vibrates in the steering wheel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

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09 VEHICLE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
9.1 Golf car vehicle specifications ................................................ 87
9.2 LSV & NEV vehicle specification ..............................................88
9.3 Garia Monaco vehicle specification ...........................................90
9.4 Vehicle dimensions ..........................................................92
9.5 LSV Certification Label ......................................................93
9.7 Garia Monaco manufacturer plate
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
10 NOTES
NOTES .........................................................................96
11 ALPHABETIC INDEX
ALPHABETICAL INDEX ..........................................................100

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WARRANTY 01
1. WARRANTY
In order to uphold the warranty it is important that all service actions are performed
according to the intervals specified by Garia. Please refer to your warranty and ser-
vice book for the complete warranty terms and service conditions.
Please contact your local dealer for any questions regarding your Garia. To locate your
nearest dealer, please visit www.garia.com

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01 WARRANTY

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SAFETY 02
2. SAFETY
It is important to read and understand this Garia car manual and all safety and in-
struction labels before the vehicle is first used.
2.1 GARIA LSV AND MONACO
• Read ”Check-ups before use”.
• The Garia LSV / Garia Monaco is constructed to operate at 40 KM/H (25 MPH).
• This vehicle is only to be driven by people with a valid driver’s license.
• Always drive the vehicle from the driver’s side only, and only in areas intended
for the usage of this type of vehicle.
• The vehicle is equipped with seat belts. Always keep seat belts fastened when-
ever seated and the vehicle is in motion.
• Never allow more than one passenger in each seat. This vehicle is restricted to
two (2) occupants including the driver.
• Do not operate while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
• Do not make any modifications or additions to the vehicle influencing its loading
capacity or safe use. Do not make any changes to the vehicle that are not in ac-
cordance with the user’s manual.
• Be aware that due to the quiet engine, pedestrians may have difficulties hearing
the vehicle.
• Be aware, when operating on public roads, that this vehicle offers significantly
less crash protection compared to normal cars, vans, trucks or other motor-
ized vehicles. This will result in a higher risk of injuries or death in collisions, at
any speed especially in areas with heavy traffic or traffic with higher speeds.
2.2 GOLF CAR
• Read ”Check-ups before use” which is found on the following pages of this
manual, and perform these accordingly.
• This vehicle is only to be driven by people trained in and authorized to using this
type of vehicle, always from the driver’s side only and only in areas intended for
the usage of this type of vehicle.
• Never allow more than one passenger in each seat. This vehicle is restricted to
two (2) occupants including the driver.
• Do not operate while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
• Do not drive the vehicle on public areas and roads. Some communities have
special regulations about driving this type of vehicle on public streets, always be
sure to observe the specific rules and regulations of the areas and communities
where the vehicle is being used.
• Do not make any modifications or additions to the vehicle influencing its loading
capacity or safe use. Do not make any changes to the vehicle that are not in ac-
cordance with this user’s manual.

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02 SAFETY
2.3 CHECK-UPS BEFORE USE
Before the vehicle is put into service, the below points of this section should always
be followed to ensure the optimal, safe and correct operation of the vehicle. It is ad-
visable to follow these points every time the vehicle is used.
Before using the vehicle, please check the following:
1. Batteries
2. Tire conditions
3. Body and chassis
4. Brakes
5. Steering
6. Reverse warning indicator (except Garia Monaco)
7. Pedal operation
2.3.1 BATTERIES
It is of great importance that the tire pressure is checked and adjusted regularly
before using the vehicle.
Fig. 2.1
• Check that all wires are connected and correctly mounted.
• Check that no corrosion is present on the battery poles.
• Check that the compartment is dry and free from acid or water spills.
• Check that batteries are placed correctly and held down by the battery bracket.

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SAFETY 02
2.3.3 CHECKING TIRE WEAR
Check tire surface for damages, cracks and foreign objects. When tire thread wears
down to 2,0 mm (0,08 in.), it is recommended that the tire is replaced. Please check
local legislation for minimum requirements of tire treads.
Monaco Fig. 2.2
Monaco Fig. 2.3
0,08 in. / 2,0mm
Tire pressure 10” Standard rim
205/50 - R 10: 30 PSI / 2 BAR
Tire pressure 12” upgrade rims
205/30 – R 12: 30 PSI / 2 BAR
2.3.2 TIRE & PRESSURE CONDITIONS

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02 SAFETY
2.3.4 BODY AND CHASSIS
Always visually inspect the chassis and body to make sure that all chassis and body
parts are present, correctly mounted and undamaged before using the vehicle.
Make sure that all electrical functions are working correctly. This includes:
• Headlamps, both high and low beam
• Position lights
• Turn signal indicators
• Horn
• Hazard lights
• Reflectors front and back (standard on LSV and Monaco)
• Windshield wiper/washer (standard on LSV and Monaco)
2.3.4 BRAKES
Always make sure that brakes are functioning correctly. Do not drive, if brakes are not
functioning correctly.
When engaging the brake pedal, the pedal should show resistance after being de-
pressed approximately 1/3 of its way. If it is possible to push the brake to the floor
without any resistance, it is an indication of a malfunction in the braking system.
Please consult a qualified repair shop immediately. It is recommended that repairs are
provided by an Authorized Garia Service Dealer. The pedal should feel firm at all times
and always return to its original position when released.
Always ensure that the ignition switch is turned “OFF” before the pedal operation is
tested. Vehicle can accelerate abruptly if it is set to the “F” or “R” position and po-
tentially cause severe injury to persons or damage to property. Do not drive if brakes
are not working correctly.
WARNING
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SAFETY 02
2.3.5 STEERING
Check steering for excessive free play:
Before driving:
• Turn steering wheel slightly left and right.
• If too much free play is observed, or any unusual sounds appear from any of the
components, consult a qualified repair shop. Garia recommends that maintenance
is provided by an Authorized Garia Service Dealer.
Golf Car Fig. 2.4