E-Z-GO FREEDOM RXV 2+2 - Manual (Page 34)

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OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
Owner’s Guide
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DO NOT exceed 5 mph (8 kph) while towing
multiple vehicles.
Place key switch in ’N’ and the Run/Tow switch in the
‘TOW’ or (on European Models) position prior to
towing the vehicle to prevent damage to the electric
motor and controller.
Do not tow a single vehicle at speeds in excess of 12
mph (19 kph). Do not tow more than three vehicles at a
time. Do not exceed 5 mph (8 kph) while towing multi-
ple vehicles. Towing the vehicle above the recom-
mended speed may result in severe injury and/or
damage to the vehicle and other property.
Tow bars are not intended for road use.
If a vehicle is towed in excess of 15 mph the motor brake will
engage and slow the vehicle down.
This vehicle is equipped with a ‘Run/Tow’ switch located
underneath the seat on the passenger side. The ‘TOW’
or (on European Models) position, with the key
switch in the ’N’ position, allows the vehicle to roll freely
without activating the warning beeper and eliminating
potential damage to controller or motor. Check to see
that vehicles to be towed are switched to the ‘TOW’ or
(on European Models) position and the key is turned to
the neutral (’N’) position. Always return the switch to the
’RUN/STORAGE’ or (on European Models) position
after moving the vehicle and make sure that the key
switch is turned to ’OFF’ and the key removed.
Never use ropes or chains to tow vehicle(s). Tow bars
are available from the E-Z-GO Service Parts Depart-
ment.
Tow bars are not intended for highway use. Before tow-
ing, place the direction selector in neutral (N) and make
sure that the ’Run/Tow’ switch in ’TOW’ or (on Eu-
ropean Models). Do not ride on a vehicle being towed.
Tow bars are designed to tow only one vehicle at a max-
imum speed of 12 mph (19 kph) and up to three vehicles
at a maximum speed of 5 mph (8 kph).
In the event that there is no power through the controller
to release the parking brake with the vehicle in the
’TOW’ or (on European Models) mode, the vehicle
can still be moved by using the procedure described un-
der PARKING BRAKE. See “PARKING BRAKE” on
page 7.
HAULING
To reduce the possibility of severe injury or
death while transporting the vehicle:
Secure the vehicle and contents.
Never ride on the vehicle being transported.
Always remove the windshield before trans-
porting.
Maximum speed with sun top installed is 50
mph (80 kph).
If the vehicle is to be transported at highway speeds, the
sun top must be removed and the seat bottom secured.
When transporting vehicle below highway speeds,
check for tightness of hardware and cracks in sun top at
mounting points. Always remove windshield when trans-
porting. Always check that the vehicle and contents are
adequately secured before transporting. The rated
capacity of the trailer or truck must exceed the weight of
the vehicle (see GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS for vehi-
cle weight) and load plus 1000 lbs. (454 kg). Secure the
vehicle using ratchet tie downs.
NOTICE