Chery A1 2008, Operating Instructions Manual, Page: 141 / 176

Service and Maintenance
(with a force about 100N) to check
deflection of the belt:
Maximum permissible deflection: 10mm.
If the deflection exceeds the permissible
value, please drive to a Chery Authorized
Service Station for adjustment.
Washing the Car
Please use the car wash that does
not destroy ecosystem and
sewerage. The most important factor for
protection of paint coat of vehicle is to use
clear water.
Only Cold Water or
Lukewarm Water Can be
Used to Wash Vehicle
Automatic Car Washer
The best method for washing car is the
brushless car washing in good car washes.
In the car washes where use high pressure
water to operate, the strong water flow
may be sprayed into inside of the vehicle.
Manual Flushing
If using car washing distillate, please use
abundant clear water to flush, and then use
a dry cloth to dry the vehicle up.
When washing car, the water from water
torch may enter intake pipe of engine
through the intake grille on hood or enter
inside of engine, which will badly damage
the engine. Therefore, when washing your
vehicle, do not direct the water torch to the
intake grille.
Before entering an automatic
car washer, please turn off warm air
blower and close window glass first.