Safety Labels and Locations

Content Source: MY19 GEM e2 / e4 / e6 / eL XD (9929175 R02) > Safety Chapter

IMPORTANT

The Owner's Manual for this vehicle contains warnings, instructions and other information you must read and fully understand before safely riding or performing maintenance on this vehicle.Always follow the warnings and instructions in Owner's Manual.

Click the CONTENTS link above for the Table Of Contents, or download a full PDF of the Owner Manual in the Owner Support area of Polaris.com

Safety Labels and Locations

Warning labels have been placed on the vehicle for your protection. Read and follow the instructions of the labels on the vehicle carefully. If any of the labels depicted in this manual differ from the labels on your vehicle, always read and follow the instructions of the labels on the vehicle

If any label becomes illegible or comes off, contact your authorized GEM dealer to purchase a replacement. Replacement safety labels are provided at no charge. The part number is printed on the label.

Age Warning
Operation Warning
General Warning

Passenger/Tire Pressure Warning
Seat Belt Warning

Low Speed Vehicle Disclosure

This Vehicle:

Has a maximum speed of greater than 20 miles per hour, but not greater than 25 miles per hour;
May be a hazard on the roadways if it impedes traffic;
May subject the driver to citations for impeding traffic;
May not be equipped with such safety features as bumpers, a padded dashboard, visors, and a tamper-resistant odometer;
May be subject to other restrictions specific to the state or local jurisdiction in which it is operated; and
Shall not be operated on a public highway with a speed limit in excess of the maximum specified by the state or local jurisdiction in which it is operated, including:
- NY: Shall not be operated on a public highway with a speed limit in excess of 35 miles per hour.
- MD and IL: Shall not be operated on a public highway with a speed limit in excess of 30 miles per hour.

Age Warning

Operating this vehicle if you are under the age of 16 increases your chance of severe injury or death.

NEVER operate this vehicle if you are under the age 16 and NEVER operate this vehicle without a valid driver’s license.

Operation Warning

Set the parking brake before leaving the vehicle.

Turn the POWER ON key to the OFF position and remove it when the vehicle is not in use.

When towing the vehicle, turn the POWER ON key to the OFF position.

General Warning

WARNING

Read your owner’s manual before operating this vehicle.
Do not operate this vehicle under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
This vehicle is not intended to be driven at speeds exceeding 25 MPH (40 km/h).
Although most states prohibit this vehicle from operating on streets having posted speed limits of more than 35 MPH (56 km/h), state and local rules may vary. Check with your local law enforcement (city and state officials) for variations in your area.
Never exceed the passenger and cargo limits of this vehicle.
Do not start or operate vehicle until all occupants are seated with seat belts fastened.
Avoid sharp turns on inclines and at high speeds (may cause rollover).
Reduce speed on wet and slippery surfaces and in turns.
Do not leave children unattended in vehicle.
Set handbrake before leaving the vehicle.
Remove key when leaving vehicle unattended.
Stop vehicle before reversing direction.
Be aware of small children and objects behind you before reversing direction.

ALWAYS DRIVE SAFELY. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURY.

Seat Belt Warning

One seat belt warning is located on the headliner above the front passenger seat. Second and third row seat belt warning labels are located on the seat belt drop-down bars for the row ahead.

WARNING

TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH: Always fasten your seat belt.

Solar Panel Do Not Stack Warning

This label is located at the rear center of the solar panel (if equipped).

WARNING

DO NOT STACK.

Passenger/Rear Cargo Warning

This label is centrally located under the center high mount stop lamp (if equipped) . This label is also located on the S-Bed and TrunkBack.

WARNING

Never carry passengers on rear platform. Passengers can be thrown off. This can cause serious injury or death.

WARNING

STANDARD CARGO LIMIT 15 kg / 33 lbs.

S-BED/TRUNK-BACK CARGO LIMIT 150 kg / 330 lbs.

Distribute weight evenly. Ensure loads are properly secured. Total weight of passengers, accessories and cargo must not exceed gross vehicle weight rating in owner’s manual.

Cargo Limit Warning

The eL XD cargo limit warning label is located at the rear of the cab . See Towing Loads (eL XD) for towing procedures.

WARNING

Capacities	GEM eL XD
A: Occupant Capacity	300 lbs. (136 kg)
B: Cargo Capacity (includes cargo, bed load and optional equipment)	1150 lbs. (522 kg)**
C: Maximum Trailer Tongue Weight	150 lbs. (68 kg)
D: Maximum Gross Trailer Weight	1100 lbs. (499 kg)
A + B = Vehicle Rated Capacity	1450 lbs. (658 kg)
A + B + D = Must not exceed stated Vehicle Combination Rated Capacity	1450 lbs. (658 kg)
Vehicle Dry Weight	1585 lbs. (719 kg)
A + B + Vehicle Dry Weight = Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight	3000 lbs. (1361 kg)
A + B + D + Vehicle Dry Weight = Must not exceed stated Maximum Gross Vehicle Combination Weight	3000 lbs. (1361 kg)
**Cargo capacity is directly affected by the vehicle’s features, options and accessories and will be unique to each specific configuration.