Chery A1 2008, Operating Instructions Manual, Page: 30 / 176

INTRODUCTION OF DRIVING
Pull up the handle of hand
brake before leaving the car.
HAND BRAKE
After parking, strain the hand brake
upwards to prevent car sliding due to
neglect.
When pulling up hand brake with ignition
switch turned on, the parking brake
indicator light will light. To apply hand
brake, pull its handle up.
To release hand brake, slightly pull its
handle, press down the release button
under the handle and just push the button
down.
The hand brake applies action on the rear
wheel. Push down the brake pedal while
pulling up the hand brake, which will
facilitate the hand brake’s pulling up.
OPERATIONS OF MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
Methods and notices for use/operation:

When shifting gear, fully apply
clutch pedal and then control shift
lever to shift gear after separating
transmission input shaft from engine
power.

When the vehicle runs downhill or
makes a turn, please shift into some
low gear and it is not allowed that
the vehicle coasts under the
condition that the clutch is released.

When transmission shifts from lower
gear to higher gear, do not perform
gear-jumping, otherwise life of
synchronizer will be shortened.

No flap (i.e. rapid push and release)
is allowed for gear shifting and you
shall hold the shift lever all the time
during the procedure so as to
considerably reduce the sliding
friction time of synchronizer locking
ring as well as their wear and tear.

During the driving, you shall not put
your hand onto the gearshift lever;
otherwise it will cause the shift forks
to be rapidly worn.

If the transmission sends out any
abnormal sound, it is obviously
Handle of hand brake
Seat Seat