Electric Golf Cart Rental Operating Guide — Destin, Miramar Beach & 30A | Beach Better
Rental Guide — Electric Carts

Electric Golf Cart Operating Guide
Destin, Miramar Beach & 30A

Everything you need from the moment you unlock your cart to the moment you return it — charging, battery monitoring, speakers, lights, fault codes, and Florida driving rules.

1
Find the lockbox

Most common: Passenger-side floorboard, front row — below the glove box, near the passenger's right foot.

Alternate: Under the driver's seat, next to the battery. Lift the seat using the armrest to access.

2
Open and retrieve the key

Enter your 4-digit code. Slide the black button downward — the box will pop open. Close it securely after retrieving the key.

When you receive your code
By email at 7 AM the morning before your rental, and again by text when your cart is staged and ready. All listed drivers receive the code.
1
Most common location

Middle-row floorboard, passenger side — visible when you look into the middle row of seats.

2
Alternate location

Under the middle seat near the yellow charging cord. Lift the middle seat to find it attached to the floorboard.

3
Open and start

Enter your 4-digit code. The box opens to reveal the key. Close it, then insert the key and turn twice to the right to start.

Critical
A cart depletes from 50% to 0% much faster than from 100% to 50%. Never leave with less than 50% charge.
1
Charge every night

Plug in whenever you're back at your property. Don't wait until morning — charge overnight so the cart is ready at full capacity.

2
Use a dedicated circuit

Nothing else should be plugged into the same outlet while the cart is charging. This is especially important in properties built more than 10 years ago.

3
Multiple carts — stagger charging

Each cart needs its own dedicated circuit. Never plug two carts into the same outlet — it will trip the breaker and neither will charge.

4
Confirm the cart is charging

Check that the ends of the extension cord are lit. If not, the outlet may be faulty or the GFI breaker may be tripped.

5
Return day

Charge to 100% and leave the cart plugged in before returning. Returning uncharged incurs a $100 fee.

Need a tow?
If your cart went dead and needs to be towed back to recharge, book a tow appointment online or text 850-830-4699.
Find your setup
Scan the QR code on the Beach Better sticker on your windshield to find your cart's specific charging setup. Three setups are used across the fleet.

Setup 1 — Eco Battery + Lester Charger

Look above the steering wheel. The SOC percentage shows your current charge level. SOC 99% = fully charged.

Setup 2 — Eco Battery + Eco Charger

Look above the glove box on the passenger side. The round gauge shows charge level. Full deflection = 100%.

Setup 3 — Trojan or US Battery

Look to the left of the steering wheel at the black triangle with colored indicators.

RedProblem or error — contact us
Slow Blinking OrangeCharging has just begun
Fast Blinking OrangeCharging is progressing, nearing completion
Solid OrangeAlmost fully charged
Blinking GreenNearly full, not quite there yet
Solid GreenFully charged (100%) — ready to go
1
Power on

Turn the key to the ON position. Press the POW/MOD button on the speaker control panel.

2
Connect Bluetooth

Open Bluetooth on your phone. Connect to "BEYOND". When paired, the display will show BT AUD.

3
Calls

Press Volume to answer a call. Press BND to hang up.

Full speaker guide: Music & Speakers page
1
Activate

Start the cart. Press the power button on the silver remote fob on the dashboard.

2
Customize

Use the remote to change colors, modes, and speeds.

Troubleshooting
If lights don't respond, flip the black switch with a blue indicator light on the dashboard to enable the light circuit. Do not adjust other toggle switches — this will cut power to the lights.
Night ride tips: Glow Lights & Night Rides
1
Check the tow switch

Must be set to RUN, not TOW. This is the most common reason a cart won't move.

2
Turn the key twice

One turn powers the dashboard only. Two turns to the right starts the cart.

3
Eco battery carts only

If the green button on the side of the Eco Battery is not lit, the battery went to sleep. Press the button until it lights green.

4
Still not working?

Text us at 850-830-4699 — most issues are resolved remotely in minutes.

Fault Code 23

Cause: Cart was in Forward or Reverse when the key was inserted.

Fix: Clears automatically in 30–90 seconds. No action needed.

Fault Code 92

Cause: Battery is critically low.

Fix: Plug in immediately. Leave the cart untouched until fully charged.

Fault Code 40

Cause: Parking brake is not fully released.

Fix: Lift the brake up, then hold the button and press the hand brake all the way down until it stops. Heavy rain can occasionally trigger this — wait 30–45 minutes for the sensor to dry.

Fault Code 68

Cause: Gear fault — cart thinks it is in forward and reverse simultaneously.

Fix:

  1. Put cart in neutral
  2. Remove the key
  3. Flip kill switch from RUN to TOW
  4. Wait 30 seconds
  5. Flip back to RUN
  6. Reinsert key with cart in neutral
You are driving a Low Speed Vehicle
Your cart has a Florida license plate and VIN. The same traffic laws that apply to your car apply here — same rules, same consequences.
Permitted roads
  • Scenic Gulf Drive (Destin / Miramar Beach)
  • Route 30A (Santa Rosa Beach, Seaside, WaterColor, Rosemary Beach, Grayton Beach)
  • Any road posted 35 mph or less
  • Neighborhood streets
  • Crossing Hwy 98 at traffic lights
  • Marked vehicle parking spots
Not permitted
  • Hwy 98 / Emerald Coast Parkway (east-west travel)
  • Sidewalks
  • Beaches
  • Grass or dirt areas
  • Walking or bike trails
  • Any road over 35 mph
REQ
Seatbelts — every passenger, every trip

Our carts have belts for every seat. Children under 3 must be in a car seat. No lap-sitting. No sharing belts.

REQ
Headlights after dark

Not automatic — use the dashboard switch. Position 1 = low beams, Position 2 = high beams. Required by Florida law on public roads.

NO
No phone use while driving

Florida law prohibits handheld phone use for any motor vehicle operator. Headphones and earbuds are also prohibited.

NO
No alcohol, no standing, no pets, no roof items

No operating under the influence. No standing in the cart while moving. No pets. No chairs, coolers, or any objects on the roof.

Zero tolerance — immediate confiscation, no refund
Driving on Hwy 98, operating without seatbelts, transporting children under 3 without a car seat, or any violation of the rental agreement results in immediate vehicle confiscation with no refund.
Late return$100 / hour
Lost key$50
Missing charging cord$50
Cart returned uncharged$100
Traffic citationsTicket + $35 fee
DamageActual repair cost
Fastest response — text us
850-830-4699 — text for any issue while out on the road. Most problems are solved remotely in minutes.

Email: [email protected]
Location: 76 N Holiday Rd, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
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