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MAINTENANCE
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.
If ambient temperatures could drop below freezing during the storage of a
vehicle equipped with lithium-ion batteries, refer to the cold battery
STORAGE PERIOD
Less than 10 days
10 days to 24 weeks
Indefinitely or Unknown
AUXILIARY BATTERY STORAGE
Vehicles equipped with EPS / Lithium-Ion batteries are equipped with an
auxiliary battery. During storage, this battery must be trickle charged. If the
vehicle does not operate when removing from storage, be sure to check the
auxiliary battery voltage first.
FLOODED BATTERY FLUID CHECK
On flooded batteries, check the fluid level often. Add only distilled water. Tap
water contains minerals that are harmful to a battery.
Accessory watering systems are available for 12-volt and 6-volt flooded
batteries. See your authorized GEM dealer for more information.
Never charge batteries if plates are exposed above the water level.
Unless the plates are exposed before charging, distilled water should be added
to a battery after charging. If the plates are exposed, add just enough water to
cover the plates. Fully charge the batteries, then recheck the fluid level.
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performance information beginning on page 49.
BATTERY STORAGE OPTIONS
NOTICE
CHARGING PROCEDURE
Fully charge the batteries, park the
vehicle and turn the ignition key off.
The battery will lose some of its
charge during this period.
Leave the charger connected. See
page 44.
Disconnect the charger and arrange
for monthly charging.
NOTICE
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