GEM e2 2018 - Battery Care During Storage; Battery Replacement

BATTERY REPLACEMENT
With proper care and maintenance as outlined in this owner’s manual battery life
can be maximized depending on the amount of use. When battery replacement
is necessary, your authorized GEM dealer can provide this service.
NOTICE
Always install batteries of the exact type and make originally supplied with the
vehicle to prevent damage to the vehicle’s electrical system.
WARNING
Handling batteries and electrical components improperly can result in serious
injury or death. Do not attempt to remove batteries or battery cables. It is
essential, when replacing the cables on the batteries, that the positive cable is
attached to the positive post (+) and the negative cable is attached to the
negative post (-). Battery posts are identified on the battery case as positive (+)
and negative (-). Your authorized GEM dealer can provide battery-related
service
BATTERY CARE DURING STORAGE
When the vehicle will not be used for a period of 10 days or longer, check battery
water levels (flooded type batteries) and perform one of the battery storage
procedures listed in the chart below.
NOTICE
If ambient temperatures could drop below freezing during the storage of a
vehicle equipped with lithium-ion batteries, refer to the cold battery
performance information beginning on page 41.
BATTERY STORAGE OPTIONS
STORAGE PERIOD CHARGING PROCEDURE
Less than 10 days Fully charge the batteries, park the
vehicle and turn the ignition key off.
The battery will lose some of its
charge during this period.
10 days to 24 weeks Leave the charger connected. See
page 36.
Indefinitely or Unknown Disconnect the charger and arrange
for monthly charging.
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MAINTENANCE