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GEM Owner’s Manual - Page 33
Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle
MAIN DISCONNECT SWITCH
Figure 9 - Main Disconnect Switch
The main disconnect switch (Figure 9), is located inside the fuse access panel
on the lower dash. The switch is clearly labeled ‘ON’ and ‘OFF’. The switch is
intended to provide an easy way to disconnect all power to the vehicle during
long-term storage. After disconnect is turned off, some power may remain in
the system until all capacitors have discharged.
NOTE: The main disconnect switch must be turned ‘ON’ for operation and
charging. The GEM is equipped with a battery charger that will monitor the
state of charge of the batteries and will initiate a charge cycle whenever the
batteries fall below a predetermined level. If the car will be left unused for an
extended period of time, leave the MDS on and the car plugged in. The car
will maintain a charge on its own for up to 24 weeks.