E-Z-GO Exceed Hybrid, 2012 FREEDOM EXCEED, 2012 SHUTTLE 2+2 EXCEED, 2012 SHUTTLE 2+2 HS EXCEED, 2012 2Five FOUR-PASSENGER EXCEED Owner's Manual

OWNER’S GUIDE

SUPPLEMENT

ISSUED AUGUST 2011 REVISED OCTOBER 2011

EXCEED HYBRID TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM

618966

WELCOME

Thank you for purchasing this vehicle. Before driving the vehicle, we ask you to spend some time reading this
Owner’s Guide Supplement. This contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associ­ated with engines and how to avoid them. It also contains instructions for the proper use and care of the engine.
Physical differences in controls will be illustrated.

Most of the service procedures in this guide can be accomplished using common, automotive hand tools. Contact
your service representative on servicing the vehicle in accordance with the Periodic Service Schedule.

Service Parts Manuals, as well as Repair and Service Manuals, are available from a local Distributor, an authorized
Branch, Genuine E-Z-GO Parts & Accessories Department or at www.shopezgo.com. When orderin g parts or
requesting information for your vehicle, provide the vehicle model and Serial Number and/or VIN.

The following information is needed when contacting E-Z-GO concerning service or parts for your vehicle:

Serial Number____________________________________________________________________________
VIN_____________________________________________________________________________________
Vehicle Model______________ ______________________________________________________________
Manufacturing Date Code __________________________________________________________________
Date of Purchase _____________________ ____________________________________________________

WELCOME

Thank you for purchasing this vehicle. Before driving the vehicle, we ask you to spend some time reading this
Owner’s Guide Supplement. This contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associ­ated with engines and how to avoid them. It also contains instructions for the proper use and care of the engine.
Physical differences in controls will be illustrated.

Most of the service procedures in this guide can be accomplished using common, automotive hand tools. Contact
your service representative on servicing the vehicle in accordance with the Periodic Service Schedule.

Service Parts Manuals, as well as Repair and Service Manuals, are available from a local Distributor, an authorized
Branch, Genuine E-Z-GO Parts & Accessories Department or at www.shopezgo.com. When orderin g parts or
requesting information for your vehicle, provide the vehicle model and Serial Number and/or VIN.

The following information is needed when contacting E-Z-GO concerning service or parts for your vehicle:

Serial Number____________________________________________________________________________
VIN_____________________________________________________________________________________
Vehicle Model______________ ______________________________________________________________
Manufacturing Date Code __________________________________________________________________
Date of Purchase _____________________ ____________________________________________________

FOREWORD

Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers.

OWNER’S GUIDE SUPPLEMENT

EXCEED HYBRID TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM

FREEDOM EXCEED

SHUTTLE 2+2 EXCEED

SHUTTLE 2+2 HS EXCEED

2Five TWO-PASSENGER EXCEED

2Five FOUR-PASSENGER EXCEED

STARTING MODEL YEAR 2012

E-Z-GO Division of TEXTRON Inc. reserves the right to incorporate engineering and design changes to products in this Manual, without obliga­tion to include these changes on units leased/sold previously.

The information contained in this Manual may be revised periodically by E-Z-GO, and therefore is subject to change without notice.
E-Z-GO DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR ERRORS IN THIS MANUAL, and E-Z-GO SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL AND

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES resulting from the use of the information and materials in this Manual.

TO CONTACT US

NORTH AMERICA:

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & WARRANTY PHONE: [phone], FAX: [phone]
SERVICE PARTS PHONE: 1-888-GET-EZGO (1-888-438-3946), FAX: [phone]
GENUINE E-Z-GO PARTS & ACCESSORIES PHONE: 1-888-GET-EZGO (1-888-438-3946), FAX: [phone]

INTERNATIONAL:

SALES PHONE: [phone], FAX: [phone]
The Official Online Store for E-Z-GO Genuine Parts & Accessories - SHOPEZGO.COM

E-Z-GO DIVISION OF TEXTRON INC. 1451 MARVIN GRIFFIN ROAD, AUGUSTA, GEORGIA 30906-3852, USA.

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FOREWORD

Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers.

This vehicle has been designed and manufactured in the United States of America (USA) as a
‘World V ehicle’. The S t andards and Specifications li sted in the following text originate in the USA
unless otherwise indicated.

The use of non Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) approved parts may void the warranty.

Overfilling battery may void the warranty.

Tampering with or adjusting the governor to permit vehicle to operate at above factory
specifications will void the vehicle warranty.

When servicing engines, all adjustments and replacement component s must be per original
vehicle specifications in order to maintain the United States of America Federal and State
emission certification applicable at the time of manufacture.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TITLE PAGE NO.

SAFETY INFORMATION SECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS SECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

INTRODUCTION SECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

OPERATING PROCEDURES SECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES SECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers.

Notes:

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TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR SAFETY INFORMATION SECTION

TITLE PAGE NO.

GENERAL.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3

GENERAL OPERATION........................................................................................................................................................................................ 3

MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

VENTILATION........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 4

LABELS AND PICTOGRAMS................................................................................................................................................................................ 5

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers.

Notes:

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers.

GENERAL

All vehicles can be used for a variety of tasks beyond the original intended use of the vehicle; therefore, it is impossible to
anticipate and warn against every possible combination of circumstances that may occur. No warning can replace good
common sense and prudent driving prac tice s.

Good common sense and prudent driving practices do more to prevent accidents and injury than all of the warnings and
instructions combined. E-Z-GO strongly suggests that all us ers and ma inten ance pe rson nel re ad this e ntire manu al paying
particular attention to the CAUTIONS, WARNINGS and DANGERS contained therein.

If you have any questions regarding this vehicle, contact your E-Z-GO dealer or write to the address on the back cover of
this publication, Attention: Customer Care Department.

E-Z-GO reserves the right to make design changes without obligation to make these changes on unit s previously sold. The
information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice.

E-Z-GO IS NOT LIABLE FOR ERRORS IN THIS MANUAL. E-Z-GO IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE­QUENTIAL DAMAGES THAT RESULT FROM THE USE OF THE MATERIAL IN THIS MANUAL.

GENERAL OPERATION

ALWAYS:

• use the vehicle in a responsible manner and maintain the vehicle in safe operating condition

• read and observe all warnings and operation instruction labels affixed to the vehicle

• turn engine off and let engine cool at least 2 minutes before removing the fuel cap

• fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area

• keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and other ignition sources

• start and run engine outdoors

• clean the fuel cap area of dirt and debris

• transport vehicle with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shut-off valve OFF

• do not choke to stop engine

• use extreme caution in areas where pedestrians are present

MAINTENANCE

ALWAYS:

• replace damaged or missing warning, caution or information labels

• maintain the engine in accordance with the manufacturer’s periodic service schedule

• ensure that repairs are performed by trained and qualified personnel

• follow the manufacturer’s maintenance procedures

• use specified replacement parts, NEVER use replacement parts of lesser quality

• use recommended tools

• determine that tools and procedures not specifically recommended by the manufacturer will not compromise the
safety of personnel nor jeopardize the safe operation of the vehicle

• support the vehicle using wheel chocks and jack stands, NEVER get under a vehicle that is supported by a jack, lift
the vehicle in accordance with the manufacturer ’s instructions

• maintain the vehicle in an area away from exposed flame or persons who are smoking

• be aware that a vehicle that is not performing as designed is a potential hazard and must not be operated

• test drive the vehicle after any repairs or maintenance in a safe area that is free of both vehicular and pedestrian traf­fic

• keep complete records of the maintenance history of the vehicle

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