Safety Labels and Locations

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

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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.

Rollover Risk Warning
Low Speed Vehicle Disclosure
General Warning

Cargo Limit Warning (eL XD)
Seat Belt Warning

Rollover Risk Warning

WARNING

Avoid Abrupt Maneuvers and Excessive Speed.
Always Buckle Up.
See Owner’s Manual for further Information.

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.

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.

Cargo Limit Warning (eL XD)

WARNING

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

WARNING

Distribute weight evenly.
Ensure loads are properly secured.
Do not exceed gross vehicle weight rating in owner’s manual.

RATING	eL XD
A: Occupant Capacity	300 lb (136 kg)
B: Cargo Capacity (includes cargo, bed load and optional equipment)	1150 lb (499 kg)*
C: Maximum Trailer Tongue Weight	150 lb (68 kg)
D: Maximum Gross Trailer Weight	1100 lb (499 kg)
A + B = Vehicle Rated Capacity	1450 lb (658 kg)
A + B + D, not to exceed stated Vehicle Combination Rated Capacity	1450 lb (658 kg)*
Vehicle Dry Weight (Base Model)	1585 lb (719 kg)
A + B + Vehicle Dry Weight = Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight	2999 lb (1360 kg)
A + B + D + Vehicle Dry Weight, not to exceed stated Maximum Gross Vehicle Combination Weight	2999 lb (1360 kg)
* Cargo Capacity and Vehicle Dry Weight are directly affected by the vehicles features, options & accessories and will be unique to each specific configuration.

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.

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

Cargo Limit Warning (e2/e4/e6)

The cargo limit cargo warning label is located at the rear of the vehicle.

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.

Ontario Low Speed Vehicle Warning Label (Part Number 7188616)

In accordance with the Onatario, Canada LSV program, warning label 7188616 will be placed by the dealer on models sold in Onatario to support Low Speed Vehicle Registration in this region. The recommended location for this label is on the left rear section of the interior roof panel, near the manufacturer’s label

WARNING

This low-speed vehicle cannot attain a rate of speed greater than 40 kilometres per hour.
This low-speed vehicle is not equipped with the safety features customarily found in passenger cars, and low-speed vehicle owners and drivers are advised to conﬁrm the vehicle’s safety features with the manufacturer or importer.
The operation of this low-speed vehicle is restricted to highways the rate of speed for which is not greater than 50 kilometres per hour, and may be subject to other operating requirements imposed by law. Low-speed vehicle owners and drivers are advised to conﬁrm the operating requirements that apply with respect to the highways on which they intend to operate the vehicle.
This low-speed vehicle emits little or no noise, and low-speed vehicle owners and drivers are advised that, as a result, other road users may not be alerted to the presence of the vehicle.