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Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle

TURN INDICATORS

The turn signal arrows will ﬂ ash corresponding to the direction of the
turn signal lever.

BRAKE FAILURE WARNING

If the brake warning icon is lit, there may be a problem with your
braking system. It could be an indication of the following:

• Low

brake

ﬂ

uid

• Air in the brake system

Have your brakes checked immediately by a trained ser-
vice person if the brake failure warning indicator is lit.

WARNING!

HIGH MOTOR TEMPERATURE

If the high motor temperature icon is lit, your motor could be
overheating. This is usually a symptom of overworking the motor.
Climbing steep grades and hauling heavy loads will overheat the
motor and shorten motor life.

Summary of Contents for e2 2006

Page 1: ...R 2006 Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...Contents Introduction 3 Vehicle Identi cation and Speci cations 6 Things to Know Before You Operate Your Vehicle 12 Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle 16 Operation and Maintenance 45 Warranty...

Page 3: ...e 3 Introduction CONTENTS About this Manual 4 Cautions Warnings and Notes 5 NOTE This manual is subject to change For the latest version please visit www gemcar com and click on the GEM Owners link at...

Page 4: ...s short The GEM company objective is customer safety and product satisfaction This Owner s Manual is designed to acquaint you with the proper and safe operation of your GEM vehicle Please take the tim...

Page 5: ...mprovement we reserve the right to make changes at any time without written notice or obligation CAUTIONS WARNINGS AND NOTES Throughout this owners manual you will nd the words WARNING and CAUTION the...

Page 6: ...R GEM Owner s Manual Page 6 Vehicle Identification and Specifications CONTENTS Vehicle Information 7 General Speci cations 8...

Page 7: ...he roof panel The VIN indicates the model year the model type and the serial number of the vehicle NOTE Be sure to record the Vehicle Identi cation Number in the space provided 0001 1 Vehicle Identifi...

Page 8: ...Six 12 volt ooded or gel batteries of speci c make and model number Secondary Power Supply Dual output 30A DC DC converter On Board Charger 72 volt DC charger 110 volt 15 amp AC input Width 55 inches...

Page 9: ...ooded or gel batteries of speci c make and model number Secondary Power Supply Dual output 30A DC DC converter On Board Charger 72 volt DC charger 110 volt 15 amp AC input Width 55 inches Length 128 i...

Page 10: ...ooded or gel batteries of speci c make and model number Secondary Power Supply Dual output 30A DC DC converter On Board Charger 72 volt DC charger 110 volt 15 amp AC input Width 55 inches Length 108...

Page 11: ...ooded or gel batteries of speci c make and model number Secondary Power Supply Dual output 30A DC DC converter On Board Charger 72 volt DC charger 110 volt 15 amp AC input Width 55 inches Length 144...

Page 12: ...R GEM Owner s Manual Page 12 Things to Know Before You Operate Your Vehicle CONTENTS Driving and Alcohol 13 Safety Information 14...

Page 13: ...ith a designated non drinking driver call a cab or use public transportation Things to Know Before You Operate Your Vehicle Driving after drinking alcohol can lead to an accident Your perceptions are...

Page 14: ...ll instructions carefully when dealing with batteries The batteries in the GEM vehicle are 12 volt either ooded or gel batteries specially built for electric vehicle application Never use anything oth...

Page 15: ...ted areas with water for at least 15 minutes and then seek medical assistance Internal ingested Get medical assistance as soon as possible Contact with eyes Flush with water and get medical assistance...

Page 16: ...R GEM Owner s Manual Page 16 CONTENTS Instrument Pod 17 Windshield Wipers 29 Foot Pedals 30 Parking Brake 31 Main Disconnect Switch 33 Safety Belts 34 Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle...

Page 17: ...INSTRUMENT POD 1 Turn Signal Windshield Wiper Horn Lever 2 Trip Odometer Switch 3 Headlight Switch 4 Forward Reverse Switch 5 Key Switch 6 LCD Display Figure 2 Instrument Pod NOTE Further explanation...

Page 18: ...re 3 illustrates how to activate the different functions TURN SIGNAL For a left turn move the lever down until it clicks For a right turn move the lever up until it clicks Understanding the Features o...

Page 19: ...he trip meter 2 reset the trip meter 3 change the function of the speedometer and odometer from miles per hour MPH to kilometers per hour km h and miles to kilometers USING THE TRIP ODOMETER SWITCH 1...

Page 20: ...Vehicle LSV regulations for your area Drive Low With the key turned on and Low selected pushing down on the accelerator pedal will move the vehicle in a forward direction with the speed range of 0 15...

Page 21: ...ll not accelerate but accessories and lights will remain on for approximately 20 seconds Do not leave the key in the ON position when not in use Doing so will discharge the batteries CAUTION Always br...

Page 22: ...R GEM Owner s Manual Page 22 LCD DISPLAY Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle Figure 4 LCD Display A B C D E F G H P O N M K J I L...

Page 23: ...icator D Odometer Trip Meter E Charger Connected Indicator F State of Charge Indicator G Current Limiting Mode Indicator H Safety Belt Warning Indicator I Reverse Indicator J Drive Low Setting K Drive...

Page 24: ...our braking system It could be an indication of the following Low brake uid Air in the brake system Have your brakes checked immediately by a trained ser vice person if the brake failure warning indic...

Page 25: ...dometer indicates driving speed in either miles per hour MPH or kilometers per hour km h To switch between MPH and km h see the Trip Meter Odometer Switch section on page 19 If the Service icon is lit...

Page 26: ...arger connected icon nor the state of charge indicators are not illuminated the charger may not be charging If this occurs make sure the main disconnect switch is in the ON position More information o...

Page 27: ...g descent the regenerative mode is activated which returns current to the battery by using the motor as a generator In some extreme cases the battery pack might get overcharged Battery Pack Under Volt...

Page 28: ...rive High Low Reverse corresponds to the position of the Forward Reverse switch More information regarding this switch can be found on pages 17 and 20 SERVICE If the Service icon is illuminated an err...

Page 29: ...lade becomes damaged or worn replace it CAUTION WINDSHIELD WIPER NOTE Operation of the windshield wiper could be interrupted if the current draw from the wiper motor is too high This typically occurs...

Page 30: ...hicle rmly press the brake pedal ACCELERATOR PEDAL The accelerator pedal Figure 6 is located on the oor close to the center of the vehicle and is used to control your speed Pressing down on the pedal...

Page 31: ...R GEM Owner s Manual Page 31 Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle PARKING BRAKE Figure 7 Parking Brake models e2 eS eL Figure 8 Parking Brake model e4 1 2...

Page 32: ...ht of the driver seat To engage the parking brake lift up on the handle To release press the button on the end of the brake handle and lower it NOTE The parking brake is adjustable and should be check...

Page 33: ...ng long term storage After disconnect is turned off some power may remain in the system until all capacitors have discharged NOTE The main disconnect switch must be turned ON for operation and chargin...

Page 34: ...AFETY BELTS 1 Belt 2 Latch 3 Buckle The GEM is equipped with safety belts for both driver and passen gers Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle Figure 10 Safety Belts Bench Seat Figure 11 Safety...

Page 35: ...incorrectly is dangerous Safety belts are designed to go around the large bones of your body These are the strongest parts of your body and can take the forces of a collision best Wearing your safety...

Page 36: ...he lap belt across your thighs and below your abdomen To remove slack in the lap belt portion of the belt pull up on the shoulder belt To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight tilt the buckle and pul...

Page 37: ...your safety belt into the latch nearest you A safety belt that is too loose will not function prop erly In a sudden stop you could jerk too far forward increasing the possibility of injury Wear your...

Page 38: ...nding the Features of Your Vehicle A frayed or torn safety belt could fail in a collision and leave you with no protection Inspect the belt system periodically checking for cuts frays or loose parts D...

Page 39: ...ed with manual seat adjustments The seat adjustment handle is directly under the front of the seat Move the handle toward the driver s side door to the left and move the seat to the desired position U...

Page 40: ...13 is located on the top center of the upper dash and is equipped with a lock to protect against theft or damage The upper dash also contains a package tray and four cup holder locations Your ignition...

Page 41: ...s Manual Page 41 Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle Liquids can damage electrical components and the circuit board Handle liquids with care Do not spray water directly into the upper or lower...

Page 42: ...s 2 Cover 3 Cover Lock there is a separate key for this lock Rear accessories options are available from your dealer and they are interchangeable Use only GEM approved rear accessories Others may caus...

Page 43: ...afety strap 6 Lift off the GEM 7 Position the new rear accessory onto the brackets and refasten the Velcro safety strap 8 Push forward to engage lock Test to make sure it is secure This is a two stage...

Page 44: ...to the right of the fuse access panel This plug will accept a standard automotive 12 volt accessory plug and is intended for moderately powered accessories such as a cellular phone It will not operate...

Page 45: ...R GEM Owner s Manual Page 45 Operation and Maintenance CONTENTS Basic Operation 46 What to do in Emergencies 46 Basic Maintenance 48 Care and Cleaning 68 Vehicle Maintenance Schedule 70...

Page 46: ...s are used in the control system to indicate conditions that prevent the vehicle from operating All error codes are accompanied by the service icon The chart shown below summarizes the most frequent e...

Page 47: ...2 With the vehicle facing forward pull the trailer at speeds of 65 MPH or less 4 If your vehicle is equipped with hard doors put all windows down 5 Secure any items that could be affected by air ow th...

Page 48: ...o of the six 12 volt ooded or GEL batteries are located under the battery access cover of the bed on models eS and eL see page 55 or under the maintenance plate on the rear spat of models e2 and e4 se...

Page 49: ...r Batteries should be charged after each use if possible In the rst few years of life your batteries should provide a range of up to 30 miles at 72 F At 32 F your range may be reduced to 12 15 miles T...

Page 50: ...nal posts and free of corrosion CAUTION WARNING Battery uid is a corrosive acid solution and can burn or blind you Do not allow battery uid to contact eyes skin or cloth ing If acid splashes in eyes o...

Page 51: ...recharge cycles will be shorter Fully charge batteries before storing In hot climates battery self discharge will increase In cold climates batteries could freeze if not properly charged If the vehic...

Page 52: ...our GEM Insert the proper grounded extension cord into the battery charger receptacle Figure 18 and then plug into a 110 volt A C 15 amp breaker outlet A GFI Ground Fault Interrupt receptacle is recom...

Page 53: ...ATTERY CARE Your GEM vehicle is equipped with six 12 volt Gel or ooded batteries Both types are shown in Figure 19 Operation and Maintenance 1 2 Each vehicle is programmed at the factory for a particu...

Page 54: ...e 20 shows the internal features of a ll well Each battery contains two vented caps and six ll wells Figure 20 shows one vented cap removed to show the three ll wells See Page 57 for lling instruction...

Page 55: ...r the bench seat and two of the six batteries are located under the battery access cover in the center of the bed The battery access cover as shown in Figure 21 can be removed by unscrewing four faste...

Page 56: ...cover To keep batteries in good working condition follow the maintenance schedule listed below and discussed on pages Operation and Maintenance Figure 22 Spat battery Monthly Battery Maintenance 1 Che...

Page 57: ...eck the level NOTE For best battery life add only distilled water 2 Make sure the battery caps are rmly in place after maintenance and before washing See step 3 3 Batteries should be kept clean and fr...

Page 58: ...scharged BATTERY DISPOSAL Lead acid batteries are recyclable Return whole scrap batteries to distributor manufacturer or lead smelter for recycling For neutralized spills place residue in acid resista...

Page 59: ...he state of charge of the batteries and will initiate a charge cycle whenever the batteries fall to a pre determined charge level for up to 24 weeks NOTE In the case that the GEM vehicle can not be le...

Page 60: ...omponent It should be checked according to the Vehicle Maintenance Schedule on Page 70 by observing the side of the reservoir and noting its level The uid level should be at the maximum level mark If...

Page 61: ...es are provided on your vehicle s VIN Certi cation Label See page 7 Figure 1 Three primary areas are affected by improper tire pressure 1 Safety Under in ation increases tire exing and can result in t...

Page 62: ...ace valve stem caps after tire maintenance to prevent dirt from damaging valve stem or preventing the stem from closing properly Improperly in ated tires are dangerous and can cause accidents Always d...

Page 63: ...dometer odometer Using tires sized other than speci ed on your vehicle s tire label could cause you to lose control resulting in serious injury or death Never use a tire smaller than the minimum tire...

Page 64: ...transporting vehicle In the event of a at tire GEM recommends using the GEM dealer network or GEM Customer Service to change it because they have the proper equipment Should you choose to change the...

Page 65: ...nclude the rear frame rail and the center of the front cross member Tire Lug Nut Torque Speci cation 50 ft lbs or 41 N m Getting under a jacked up vehicle is dangerous The vehicle could slip off the j...

Page 66: ...se Access Panel FUSE ACCESS PANEL FUSE BLOCK The fuse block Figure 25 is located inside the fuse access panel Figure 26 which is on the lower dash The ignition key opens the fuse access panel To open...

Page 67: ...ration and Maintenance A sticker is attached to the inside of the fuse access panel showing the function and amp rating of each fuse as shown in Figure 27 The Spare and Heater Coil fuses are used for...

Page 68: ...lass cleaner can also be used Do not use abrasive cleaners on the windshield and sunroof as they will cause scratches Operation and Maintenance Be very careful when cleaning the acrylic windows sunroo...

Page 69: ...and then wash the area thoroughly with a damp cloth and mild liquid detergent Finish by rinsing with cool water CLEANING THE INTERIOR Use mild liquid detergent and warm water to clean the interior Wip...

Page 70: ...at local dealerships MONTHLY VEHICLE MAINTENANCE MONTHLY TASKS 1 Check all six 6 flooded batteries for proper water level 2 Check battery terminals for tight connections 3 Check tires for correct air...

Page 71: ...R GEM Owner s Manual Page 71 Warranty and Customer Service CONTENTS Warranty 72 GEM Customer Service 77 Change of Address Transfer of Warranty 78...

Page 72: ...lude your GEM in its entirety Battery and tires are excluded from warranty as they are warranted by their respective manufacturers See individual warranty terms and conditions in your owner s packet A...

Page 73: ...nd repair during the warranty period Your GEM dealer should be able to provide service during normal business hours and within a reasonable time depending upon workload and availability of necessary p...

Page 74: ...roved battery manufacturer and model information 6 Fading deterioration or weathering of seats oor mats composite parts or paint caused by ordinary wear and tear of exposure This warranty shall not ap...

Page 75: ...ts must be returned to the selling dealer and transportation charges prepaid by the purchaser Your dealer or GEM will then replace all parts which inspection shall show to be defective under the warra...

Page 76: ...ghts which vary from state to state NOTE See your dealer to obtain a copy of a detailed warranty description Battery and Tire Warranty The batteries and tires are warranted through their respective ma...

Page 77: ...the warranty Discuss additional charges with the service provider Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle s service history This can often provide a clue to the current problem There are pages provide...

Page 78: ...the address below to keep records current Transfer of Factory Warranty On Site Please copy the form on page 80 and mail to GEM at the address below Warranty will transfer upon completion of this form...

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Page 81: ...R GEM Owner s Manual Page 81 CONTENTS Word Index 82 Word Index...

Page 82: ...and Notes 5 Certi cation Label 7 Change of Address or New Owner Charge Receptacle 52 Charger Connected Indicator 22 23 26 Charging 48 52 Cleaning 68 70 Convenience Items 39 44 Current Limiting Mode 2...

Page 83: ...econd Owner Registration 78 80 Service Assistance 5 77 Service Indicator 22 23 28 Shoulder Lap Belt 34 38 Speci cations 8 11 Speedometer 22 23 25 State of Charge 22 23 26 Tire or Tires 8 11 61 63 Tran...

Page 84: ...R GEM Owner s Manual Page 84 Notes...

Page 85: ...R 1301 39th Street N Suite 2 Fargo ND 58102 Customer Service 866 764 0616 www gemcar com...

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