Auxiliary Battery Storage; Flooded Battery Fluid Check - GEM e2 2018 Owner's Manual

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AUXILIARY BATTERY STORAGE

Your vehicle is 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.
If your vehicle is equipped with a lead acid battery, the auxiliary battery is
located under the dash. If your vehicle is equipped with a Li-ion battery, the
auxiliary battery can be located under the rear access panel.

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.
Maintain the fluid level between the battery plates and the bottom of the fill well.
Do not overfill.
The fluid in an overfilled battery may boil over and cause electrolyte to spill.
Inspect the fluid level of each battery.
1. Remove one of the fill well caps.
2. View the fluid level.
3. Maintain the fluid level between the battery plates and the bottom of the fill
well. Add distilled water as needed. Do not overfill. Reinstall the fill well cap
securely.
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