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Quick Reference Guide
Tips for Proper Maintenance and Storage of your GEM
2007-Current GEM e2, GEM e4, GEM e6®, GEM eS, GEM eL, GEM eL XD
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HOW TO DETERMINE IF CHARGE IS AT 100%
Aſter charging is 100% complete, the Charger Connected icon will be the only thing
lit and the bar graph will not be illuminated. A green light on the charger itself will
also illuminate when the car is 100% charged. To know if the charging process is
complete, all ten bars on the State of Charge Indicator should be illuminated when
the car is turned on. If neither the Charger Connected icon nor the State of Charge
Indicators are illuminated, the charger may not be charging. If this occurs, make sure
the Main Disconnect Switch is in the ON posiꢀon. More informaꢀon on the charger
and charging of the baꢁeries is discussed on pages 76-81 of the Owner’s Manual.
Plugged In Charging
Charge Complete
PERcEnT oF chaRGE DiSPLaY
The new charging display on the 2010 GEM car model years, makes it easy for the
GEM user to tell how much baꢁery life is available. When the vehicle is plugged in
and charging, the percent of charge is displayed.
74% Charged
99% Charged
30% Charged
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BATTERY CHARGING
on the bed of the GEM eS, GEM eL, GEM eL XD, and the GEM e6 models, or under
the maintenance plate on the rear spat of the GEM e2, GEM e4, and GEM e6 models,
bench seat, with the remaining three located under the access panel located on the
pedestal, with access through the panel located on the front of that pedestal. More
under the access panel on either the rear bed or rear spat. The charging system is
life and performance out of your GEM. Because of high power draw at low states of
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REchaRGE vEhicLE aFTER Each uSE.
Your GEM is equipped with a baꢁery charger that includes a feature that will monitor
the state of charge of the baꢁeries, and will iniꢀate a charge cycle whenever the
baꢁeries fall to a pre-determined charge level. To enable this feature, leave the
Master Disconnect Switch in the ON posiꢀon (see figure A on previous page) and keep
your car plugged into a standard household 15-amp 110/120-volt A/C outlet. Charger
also works on a 20-amp 220/240-volt A/C outlet.
NOTE: THE BATTERIES USED IN YOUR GEM WILL PERFORM BETTER WHEN kEPT
FULLY CHARGED. THEREFORE, WHENEVER POSSIBLE, RECHARGE THE BATTERIES—NO
MATTER WHAT STATE OF CHARGE IS INDICATED.
1. The Master Disconnect Switch must be in the ON posiꢀon for the charger to operate
and charge the baꢁeries. The Master Disconnect Switch is located in the Fuse Access
Panel of the white lower dash.
2. The Baꢁery Charger Receptacle
is located on the hood. It accepts a
standard, 3-wire, grounded extension
cord. The extension cord should not
exceed the following: 12-gauge wire 50
feet in length or 14-gauge wire 25 feet
in length.
3. Insert the proper extension cord into
the Baꢁery Charger Receptacle.
4. Plug the extension cord into a 110-
volt A/C, 15-amp breaker outlet. A
Ground Fault interrupt protected circuit
(GFI) is recommended. To EnSuRE
PROPER CHARGING, NO OTHER CARS, APPLIANCES, DOOR OPENERS, ETC. CAN BE
PLUGGED INTO THE SAME CIRCUIT. DO NOT USE A GFCI CORD WITH A GFCI OUTLET.
5. A full recharge cycle can take from 8 to 14 hours (if the state of charge indicator is
indicaꢀng only one red bar), depending on baꢁery opꢀon-12 volt or 8 volt.
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BaTTERY TiPS & SToRaGE REcoMMEnDaTionS
1. Baꢁery posts must be clean and ꢀght.
2. If corroded, clean posts with a soluꢀon of one cup baking soda and one gallon water.
3. When storing or not using your GEM for an extended period of ꢀme (two weeks or
longer) it is recommended that you first check the water level of the baꢁeries, unless
equipped with maintenance free gel baꢁeries, and leave the vehicle plugged in with
the Master Disconnect Switch in the ON posiꢀon. The charger will restart every 7 days
for liquid baꢁeries and every 14 days for gel baꢁeries, for up to 24 ꢀmes as long as the
charger does not red fault code.
4. The Master Disconnect switch must be in the ON posiꢀon for the charger to operate
and charge the baꢁeries.
5. If the baꢁeries appear to be frozen, do not charge them. Contact your local authorized
GEM dealer or Global Electric Motorcars Customer Service at 1.866.764.0616
for service.
FLooDED BaTTERiES
1. The water level in these baꢁeries needs to be maintained at no higher than the
boꢁom neck opening (1/2 inch above the plates) and should be checked at least
monthly.
2. If the water level is below the plates, add just enough disꢀlled water to cover the
plates, then charge and re-check the water levels.
3. If the water level is below the neck opening, but above the top of the plates, first
charge the vehicle, then re-check the levels and add disꢀlled water to just below the
neck opening. Overfilling can cause the baꢁeries to boil and spill acid.
4. Check all baꢁery connecꢀons monthly to ensure that they are ꢀght and free of
corrosion. If corrosion starts to appear, wash the tops and terminals of baꢁeries with a
soluꢀon of one cup baking soda and one gallon water. Let terminals dry and then spray
them with anꢀ-corrosion spray.
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WATERING DIAGRAM
Flooded baꢁeries need water. But more importantly, watering must be done at the
right ꢀme and in the right amount or else the baꢁery’s performance and longevity
suffers.
General watering instrucꢀons:
• Add water, never acid, to cells (disꢀlled water recommended)
• Do not overwater
• For fully charged standard deep cycle baꢁeries, add water to the level of 1/8
below boꢁom of vent wall (see diagram A on next page).
• If the baꢁeries are discharged, only add water if the plates are exposed. Add just
enough water to cover the plates, then charge the baꢁeries. Once fully charged, add
water to the proper level indicated above.
• Aſter watering, secure vent caps back on baꢁeries.
Add water to 1/8” below
boꢁom of the vent well.
Diagram a
GEL BaTTERiES
There is liꢁle maintenance needed for the GEL baꢁeries only to keep the baꢁeries charged
and the terminals clean and ꢀght. It is recommended that you check the baꢁery terminals
at least once a month for corrosion. While checking the terminals, make sure that there
is a ꢀght connecꢀon between the baꢁery cable and the baꢁery terminal. If corrosion
starts to appear, wash the tops and the terminals of baꢁeries with a soluꢀon of baking
soda and water using the 1 cup/gallon raꢀo. Let terminals dry and then spray them with
anꢀ-corrosion spray. If you regularly maintain the baꢁeries, your GEM will run more
efficiently.
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GEM ON-BOARD CHARGER
Your GEM contains an on-board 12-amp, 72-volt charger. There is a safety feature built
into the charger that will not allow it to engage if the baꢁeries are overly discharged. This
safety feature is acꢀvated when the charger detects that the combined voltage of all six
baꢁeries or nine baꢁeries, depending on configuraꢀon, is 68-volts or less. If the total
voltage is below 68-volts and the on-board charger will not acꢀvate, it then becomes
necessary to employ an alternate charging method.
aLTERnaTE chaRGinG METhoD
(Requires a 12-volt baꢁery charger, or 24-volt baꢁery charger for an 8-volt baꢁery
configuraꢀon). The Alternate Charging Method is designed to charge each baꢁery in
the vehicle separately using a 12-volt baꢁery charger. During the Alternaꢀve Charging
Method it is not necessary to remove or unhook baꢁery post connecꢀons. Turn the
Master Disconnect Switch to OFF posiꢀon. Set 12-volt charger, or 24-volt charger (same
as you would use to charge any 12-volt baꢁery) to medium amp seꢂngs (10 to 30 amps).
Charge each baꢁery 10-20 minutes. Move quickly from baꢁery to baꢁery, as this is only
a residual charge and it will dissipate in a short period of ꢀme.
Aſter charging the last baꢁery, remove the off-board charger leads, turn on the Master
Disconnect Switch, and plug the vehicle in. If the on-board charger does not recognize
the residual charge and acꢀvate, it may be necessary to repeat the Alternate Charging
Method.
TiRE inFLaTion
Maintaining proper ꢀre inflaꢀon pressure is
essenꢀal for safe operaꢀon of your vehicle.
Improperly inflated ꢀres can also contribute to
poor baꢁery range and vehicle handling. Tire
inflaꢀon pressures should be checked monthly
and maintained at 30 psi for 10” ꢀres, 32 psi for
12” ꢀres, and 36 psi for 13” and 14” ꢀres.
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cLEaninG inSTRucTionS
Windshield or Sunroof
We recommend using GEM Windshield Cleaner and Protectant to clean
the windshield, sunroof and side windows. Normal dust and dirt can also
be removed using a liquid household glass cleaner. Do not use abrasive
cleaners on the windshield and sunroof, as they will cause scratches.
NOTE: Be very careful when cleaning the acrylic windows as they can
be scratched or damaged. Do not use a cleaner with an abrasive, a
combinaꢀon cleaner and wax or any solvent that contains ethyl or methyl
alcohol. Also, do not use products containing ammonia, soaps or abrasives. Never use
gasoline or cleaning solvent. These products can scratch and/or destroy the surface of the
windows. To remove oil, grease or road tar, use isopropyl alcohol, then wash the windows
with water. Dry gently with a soſt cloth or chamois.
Seats and interior
We recommend using GEM Foaming All-Surface Cleaner
to clean your seats and interior surfaces. You can use
warm water and rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove
dirt. Substances such as tar and asphalt will stain if not
removed quickly. Use a clean cloth and solvent-type vinyl
cleaner. Then wash the area thoroughly with a damp
cloth and mild liquid detergent. Finish by rinsing with
cool water.
noTE: Do not spray the interior of the vehicle with water. Water contact to the windshield,
dash panel or instrument panel could damage the electrical system.
Exterior
The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to wash the vehicle
regularly. Use mild liquid detergents only (no strong soaps or chemical
detergents) and rinse promptly. Dry the finish with a soſt, clean chamois
or towel to avoid surface scratches and water spoꢂng. To remove
haze, bring back the original shine and protect the exterior surfaces of
your vehicle, we recommend using GEM Fiberglass, Plasꢀc and Rubber
Restorer.
NOTE: To avoid spoꢂng, do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight.
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accESSoRiES anD FacToRY aPPRovED PaRTS
To view the wide selecꢀon of Global Electric Motorcars factory approved parts, accessories,
1.866.764.0616 to request a catalog be mailed to you at no charge.
GFCI Charge Cord
Easy Fill Baꢁery Filler
MAX BOX by GEM
Sun-Sliding Visor
Bumpers
Fast Chargers
Hard Doors, Stake-Back kits
Panoramic Mirror
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GEM notes:
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