GEM e2 2018 Manuel utilisateur

2018
OWNER’S MANUAL
GEM e2
GEM e4
GEM e6
GEM eLXD

WARNING
Operating, servicing, and maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-road
vehicle can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon
monoxide, phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize
exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine expect as
necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves
or wash your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle.
For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
!WARNING
Read, understand, and follow all of the instructions and safety
precautions in this manual and on all product labels.
Failure to follow the safety precautions
could result in serious injury or death.
For videos and more information
about a safe riding experience with
your Polaris vehicle, scan this QR
code with your smartphone.
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2018 Owner’s Manual for
Maintenance and Safety

POLARIS®, GEM®, Global Electric Motorcars®, and e6® are trademarks of
POLARIS Industries Inc.
Copyright 2017 Polaris Industries Inc. All information contained within this
publication is based on the latest product information at the time of
publication. Due to constant improvements in the design and quality of
production components, some minor discrepancies may result between the
actual vehicle and the information presented in this publication. Depictions
and/or procedures in this publication are intended for reference use only. No
liability can be accepted for omissions or inaccuracies. Any reprinting or
reuse of the depictions and/or procedures contained within, whether whole or
in part, is expressly prohibited.
The original instructions for this vehicle are in English. Other languages are
provided as translations of the original instructions.
Originally Printed in U.S.A.
2018 GEM Owner’s Manual
9928180

Thank you for purchasing a POLARIS vehicle, and welcome to our world-wide
family of POLARIS enthusiasts. Be sure to visit us online at www.polaris.com for
the latest news, new product introductions, upcoming events, career
opportunities and more.
Here at POLARIS we proudly produce an exciting line of utility and recreational
products. We believe POLARIS sets a standard of excellence for all utility and
recreational vehicles manufactured in the world today. Many years of experience
have gone into the engineering, design, and development of your POLARIS
vehicle, making it the finest machine we’ve ever produced.
• Snowmobiles
• SPORTSMAN® All-terrain vehicles
• Low emission vehicles (LEVs)
•RANGER® utility vehicles
• BRUTUS® work vehicles
• SLINGSHOT® three wheel
motorcycles
• RZR® sport vehicles
• GEM® vehicles
• INDIAN® motorcycles
• POLARIS POWER® generators
• POLARIS DEFENSE® combat
vehicles
• Timbersled® Snow Bikes
For safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle, be sure to follow the
instructions and recommendations in this owner’s manual. Your manual contains
instructions for minor maintenance, but information about major repairs is
outlined in the POLARIS Service Manual and can be performed by a factory
certified Master Service Dealer® (MSD) technician.
Your POLARIS dealer knows your vehicle best and is interested in your total
satisfaction. Your POLARIS dealership can perform all of your service needs
during, and after, the warranty period.
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WELCOME

The following signal words and symbols appear throughout this manual and on
your vehicle. Your safety is involved when these words and symbols are used.
Become familiar with their meanings before reading the manual.
DANGER
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING
SAFETY ALERT WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, COULD result in serious injury.
CAUTION
SAFETY ALERT CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, COULD result in minor to moderate injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid vehicle
damage or property damage.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT provides key reminders during disassembly, assembly, and
inspection of components.
NOTICE
NOTICE provides key information by clarifying instructions.
The Prohibition Safety Sign indicates an action NOT to take in order
to avoid a hazard.
The Mandatory Action Sign indicates an action that NEEDS to be
taken to avoid a hazard.
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SAFETY SYMBOLS AND SIGNAL WORDS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Safety.......................9
Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Maintenance Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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INTRODUCTION
OVERVIEW
Please familiarize yourself with all laws and regulations concerning the
operation of the vehicle in your area.
This manual applies to the following GEM vehicles:
• GEM e2 (two-passenger)
• GEM e4 (four-passenger)
• GEM eL XD (two-passenger extra duty long-bed)
• GEM e6® (six-passenger)
GEM CUSTOMER SERVICE
Phone 855-RIDEGEM (855-743-3436)
Web www.gemcar.com
GENERAL WARNING
WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings contained in this manual can result in severe
injury or death.
Special precautions must be followed when owning and operating a battery-
powered vehicle. This vehicle is not a toy and can be hazardous to operate.
This vehicle handles differently than other vehicles. A collision or rollover can
occur quickly, even during routine maneuvers, if you fail to take proper
precautions.
• Read this owner’s manual. Understand all safety warnings, precautions and
operating procedures before operating the vehicle. Keep this manual with
the vehicle at all times.
• This vehicle is an ADULT VEHICLE ONLY. You MUST be at least age 16
and have a valid driver’s license to operate this vehicle.
• No person under the age of 12 may ride as a passenger in this vehicle.
• Never permit a guest to operate this vehicle unless the guest has read this
manual and all product labels.
• Never use this vehicle with drugs or alcohol, as these conditions impair
judgment and reduce operator reaction time.
• Operate this vehicle only on public or private roads where speed limits are
appropriate for low speed vehicles. Be familiar with motor vehicle laws in
your area of operation. Do not operate this vehicle in situations where it
could become an obstacle or an annoyance for faster-moving traffic.
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INTRODUCTION

MANUFACTURER’S LABEL
(VEHICLE INFORMATION LABEL)
Record your vehicle’s identification numbers and key numbers in the spaces
provided.
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is stamped on a tag affixed to the left
dash at the base of the windshield. The VIN is also printed on the
manufacturer’s label, which is located on the left rear section of the interior roof
panel.
The VIN indicates the model year, model type and serial number of your vehicle.
The manufacturer’s label also contains the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) and Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) information for your vehicle.
Never exceed the GVWR or the GAWR. See page 15.
Vehicle Model Number:
Vehicle Identification Number:
REPLACEMENT KEYS
To order an extra or replacement key for the ignition or for accessory locks,
please contact GEM customer service. Be prepared to provide your key number
and VIN.
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INTRODUCTION
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