2014 Polaris Universal GEM Owners Manual - Page 61
2014 Polaris Universal GEM Manual
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FEATURES AND CONTROLS Batteries Battery Performance Tips • New batteries will not perform to their fullest capacity until they have been discharged and recharged 20 to 30 times. • Batteries should be fully charged before the first use. • Recharge the batteries daily, or after each use of the vehicle. • Always maintain a full charge on the batteries. For best battery life, avoid discharging the batteries more than 80%. See page 48. • Batteries should be at room temperature when recharging. Do not charge batteries at temperatures of 110°F (43°C) or higher. • In the first few years of life, the batteries should provide a range of up to 30 miles (48 km) at 72°F (22°C). At 32°F (0°C) range may be reduced to 12-15 miles (1924 km). Actual range my be affected by road conditions, terrain, weather and driving habits. 59