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Content Source: 2021 GEM e2/e4/e6/eXLD Owner’s Manual (9939951-EN R01) > Features and Controls 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.

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Console

Left Control Lever
Right Control Lever
Key Switch
Drive Mode Switch
Gauge

Trip Switch/MODE Switch
Cup Holder
Glove Box Lock
Storage Tray
USB Port

Left Control Lever

The left control lever contains the turn signal switch, the horn switch, the headlight on/off switch and the high/low headlight beam switch.

Turn Signal Switch

NOTICE

The key must be in the ON position to activate the turn signals.

Check turn signal lamps before each ride. When driving, activate a turn signal before turning to alert others of your intentions.

Move the lever upward to signal a right turn. Move the lever downward to signal a left turn. The corresponding turn signal lamps on the front and rear of the vehicle will flash. The corresponding turn indicator in the LCD display will also flash.

Horn Switch

Press the tip of the left control lever inward to sound the horn.

Headlight High Beam/Low Beam Switch

Pull the control lever toward the driver’s seat to toggle the headlights between high beam and low beam.

Right Control Lever

The right control lever contains the hazard signal switch, and the windshield wiper and washer switches (if equipped).

Hazard Signal Switch

Press the tip of the lever inward to cause all turn signal lamps to flash simultaneously. Use this feature to alert others of an emergency or other situation requiring caution, especially if your vehicle becomes disabled on or near a road. Press the switch again to cancel the hazard signals.

Windshield Wiper

Rotate the knurled barrel forward to turn the windshield wipers on. Pull the control lever toward the driver’s seat to activate the washer (if equipped).

If the wiper fails to work, check for a blown fuse at the fuse block. See Fuses and Relays.

caution

A worn or damaged wiper blade could impair operator vision and result in an accident. A worn wiper blade could also damage windshield glass. Always replace worn or damaged wiper blades promptly.

Key Switch

When the key is turned to the ON position (clockwise), the display will light up and all electrical accessories can be used.
Leaving the key in the ON position will discharge the batteries. Always turn the key to the OFF position when not operating. Remove the key from the ignition to prevent unauthorized use.
When the key is turned to the OFF position, the vehicle will not accelerate.

NOTICE

The steering column automatically locks when the ignition key is removed.

The key can be removed from the switch when it is in the OFF position.

WARNING

Never turn the key to the OFF position while the vehicle is in motion. This could lead to loss of speed control and loss of vehicle control, which could result in serious injury or death.

Drive Mode Switch

NOTICE

The malfunction light will illuminate after reversing direction if you press the accelerator pedal before coming to a complete stop.

Always come to a complete stop before reversing direction. To choose the forward option, push the top of the switch . Push the bottom of the switch to choose reverse operation . When the drive mode switch is in the center position , the vehicle is in neutral. The vehicle will not move if the accelerator is depressed.

Digital/Analog Gauge

High water pressure may damage components. Wash the vehicle by hand or with a garden hose using mild soap. Certain products, including insect repellents and chemicals, will damage the speedometer lens and other plastic surfaces. Do not use alcohol to clean the instrument cluster. Do not allow insect sprays to contact the lens.

Speedometer

When driving, the speedometer displays vehicle speed in either miles per hour (MPH) or kilometers per hour (km/h). See Information Display Mode.

Mode Button

Use the MODE button to toggle through mode options. See Information Display Mode.

Indicator Lamps

Lamp	Indicates	Condition
	Vehicle Speed	When standard mode is selected, speed displays in miles per hour.
	Vehicle Speed	When metric mode is selected, speed displays in kilometers per hour.
	Brake Indicator	The brake indicator illuminates when the park brake is engaged or when a brake system failure has occurred. If the brake warning illuminates, check the following items before operating the vehicle
	Direction Indicators	A direction indicator flashes when a turn signal is active.
	Low Beam	This lamp illuminates when the headlamp switch is set to low beam.
	High Beam	This lamp illuminates when the headlamp switch is set to high beam.
	Seat Belt	When the key is turned on, the seat belt indicator lamp will illuminate if the driver’s seat belt is not fastened. The lamp is a reminder to the operator to ensure all riders are wearing seat belts before operating.

Brake System Item	Solution
Park brake	Release the park brake.
Brake system	Check hoses for cracks, scuffs and worn spots. If you discover signs of wear or damage, do not operate the vehicle. Your authorized GEM dealer can provide service.

WARNING

Worn or damaged brake hoses can cause brake failure. Always have worn or damaged brake hoses replaced promptly.

Rider Information Center

The rider information center is located in the instrument cluster. All segments will light up for one second at start-up. If the instrument cluster fails to illuminate, a battery over-voltage may have occurred and the instrument cluster may have shut off to protect the electronic speedometer. If this occurs, your dealer can provide proper diagnosis.

The information center is set to display standard units of measurement and a 12-hour clock at the factory.

Information Display Indicator
Drive Mode/Charging Indicator
State of Charge Indicator

Miles/Kilometers Indicator
Fault Indicator

Information Display

This area will display clock, odometer, trip meter, state of charge (SOC), range meter, efficiency rate (EFF) or any existing fault codes or warning messages. See Information Display Mode.

Miles/Kilometers Indicator

The miles or kilometers indicator illuminates to indicate the mode of measurement selected.

Fault Indicator

When both the chassis fault lamp and the fault indicator (wrench symbol) illuminate, use the mode button to toggle to VEH FAULT on the display, press and hold the mode button for 3 seconds to access the currently active trouble codes. Pressing the mode button momentarily will toggle through all current trouble codes. Your authorized GEM dealer can provide code details and diagnosis.

Drive Mode/Charging Indicator

This indicator displays the drive mode.

F = Forward

N = Neutral

R = Reverse (flashing)

C = Charging

State of Charge

This indicator illuminates when the key is turned on. It also illuminates 8-10 seconds after the charging cord is connected, turning off when the batteries are 100% charged. To verify a full charge or to check the state of charge, turn the key on. As charge is depleted, illuminated bars begin to turn off from right to left. Remaining bars indicate remaining battery charge.

State of Charge Indicator
Bars	% Of Charge
1	Less Than 10
2	10-20
3	20-30
4	30-40
5	40-50
6	50-60
7	60-70
8	70-80
9	80-90
10	90-100

Cold Temperature Operation

Cold weather can have a drastic effect on all electric vehicles. The colder the ambient storage temperature, the slower the rate of charge and discharge of batteries. In the application of an electric vehicle like GEM, cold weather will drastically decrease the achieved range on a charge.

Information Display Mode

This area will display clock, odometer, trip meter, state of charge (SOC), range meter, efficiency rate (EFF) or any existing fault codes or warning messages.

The display can be changed to show either standard or metric units of measurement for each of the following settings.

	Standard Display	Metric Display
Distance	Miles	Kilometers
Temperature	Fahrenheit	Celsius
Time	12-Hour Clock	24-Hour Clock

Turn the key to the OFF position.
Press and hold the MODE button while turning the key to the ON position.
When the display flashes the distance setting, tap the MODE button to advance to the desired setting.
Press and hold the MODE button to save the setting and advance to the next display option.
Repeat the procedure to change remaining display settings.

NOTICE

To exit the set-up mode, turn the key off. Wait 5 seconds, then turn the key on. The gauge displays the mode that was displayed prior to setting the units.

Clock Resetting

NOTICE

The clock must be reset any time the batteries have been disconnected or fully discharged.

Turn the key to the ON position. Use the MODE button to toggle to the clock display.
Press and hold the MODE button until the hour segment flashes. Release the button.
With the segment flashing, tap the MODE button to advance to the desired setting.
Press and hold the MODE button until the next segment flashes. Release the button.
Repeat steps 3-4 twice to set the 10-minute and 1-minute segments. After completing the 1-minute segment, step 4 will save the new settings and exit the clock mode.
Turn the key to the OFF position.

Odometer

The odometer displays the distance traveled by the vehicle since manufacture.

Trip Meter

The trip meter displays distance traveled since the last reset of the trip meter. To reset, toggle to the trip meter display. Press and hold the MODE button until the meter resets to zero.

Battery State of Charge

This mode displays the remaining system voltage level in percentage format.

Range Meter

The range meter displays the approximate distance the vehicle could travel on the remaining battery voltage level.

Efficiency Rate (EFF)

This mode displays the rate at which electrical power (Wh) is consumed per mile or per kilometer. A higher number indicates less desirable efficiency. A lower number indicates better efficiency.

AC Meter

This mode displays the amount of Kilowatts that the vehicle has charged on in its life. This feature is available for vehicles equipped with a standard charger, but may not be available for vehicles equipped with the Fast Charger option.

Steering Wheel Adjuster

If equipped, the steering wheel can be tilted upward or downward for rider preference.

Pull and hold the adjustment lever upward while moving the steering wheel upward or downward. Release the lever when the steering wheel is at the desired position.

Glove Box

The glove box is equipped with a lock to protect items from theft or damage. Use the accessory lock key to lock and unlock the glove box door. Turn the key 1/4 turn counter- clockwise to unlock the door.

USB Port

The fuse for the USB port is located under the hood in the fuse block. Always use fuses with the same type and rating.

NOTICE

Do not plug in devices requiring power exceeding 25 watts. Damage to the vehicle electrical system may occur or an accessory fuse may blow.