ICON Commercial (Formerly Cruise Car) maintains a set of best practices for safely and securely troubleshooting, repairing, and operating their golf carts. See the best practices now.
- Before operating any ICON Commercial, read all warning labels and the owner’s manual. Contact your local dealer or contact ICON Commercial at parts@iconev.com
- Except where permitted by law, NEVER drive on public roads.
- Operators should have a valid driver’s license.
- Do not operate any ICON Commercial unless all occupants are properly seated and holding on. Drivers and passengers must keep their entire body inside the vehicle while moving.
- Operate vehicles only from the driver’s seat.
- Always drive slowly in congested areas, on wet or loose terrain, and when backing up.
- Drive slowly when turning and avoid sudden stops.
- Always drive straight up and down slopes.
- Do not coast, use brake when going down a slope.
- Always allow for the motor brake to engage and remove the key BEFORE leaving the vehicle. In an ICON Commercial, set the direction selector to “neutral.”
- ALWAYS bring the vehicle to a complete stop BEFORE shifting the direction selector.
- To safely start an ICON Commercial, turn the key to “on” – select “forward” or “reverse” – release the brake – then SLOWLY depress the accelerator pedal.
- NEVER drive any ICON Commercial under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
- NEVER leave children unattended or allow children to play on the vehicle.
- NEVER leave the key in the vehicle when parked.
- NEVER carry more than two occupants on each bench seat.
- Do not exceed weight capacity stated in the ICON Commercial owner’s manual.
- NEVER alter a ICON Commercial to increase travel speeds above factory specifications.
- ONLY authorized ICON Commercial dealers should alter the vehicle using approved parts.
- Alterations not approved or tested by ICON Commercial can create unsafe conditions and increase your chance of having an accident.
- ICON Commercial require regularly scheduled maintenance. See owner’s manual for maintenance details. ONLY qualified professionals should service a vehicle.
- State law or local rules may require additional equipment before a ICON Commercial can be operated in your community.
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