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5. Driving guide
5.8.4 Efficient use of vehicle
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Before driving, make sure that the parking
brake is completely released and the
parking brake indicator lamp is off.
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Maintain sufficient tire pressure, as a too
low tire pressure can cause premature tire
wear and higher fuel consumption.
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Ensure that the wheel alignment
is accurate. Otherwise it will cause
premature tire wear, increased engine
load and higher fuel consumption.
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Do not overload the vehicle, and unload
unnecessary items from the vehicle, as
excessive load will increase the engine
load and the fuel consumption thereafter.
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Accelerate the vehicle slowly and
smoothly to avoid rapid acceleration.
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Avoid roads with traffic jams as much
as possible, as driving in traffic jam will
increase the fuel consumption.
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Follow the instructions of traffic lights
or maintain a safe distance with
other vehicles while driving to avoid
unnecessary stop or emergency braking,
so as to save fuel and reduce wear on the
brake system.
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Do not step on the brake pedal when the
vehicle is running, for fear of premature
wear and overheating of brake linings and
waste of fuel.
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When driving, select good road surface.
If driving on uneven roads, control
the vehicle speed to avoid collision or
scratches.
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If the chassis is stained with objects such
as excessive dirt, clean them in time to
reduce the vehicle’s weight and prevent
corrosion.
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Perform regular maintenance on the
vehicle to maintain its optimal working
condition, as dirty air cleaner, spark
plugs, oil, and grease will reduce the
engine performance and increase fuel
consumption.
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When starting the engine at a low
temperature, drive slowly for a few
minutes, and ensure the engine is
warmed up before acceleration.
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Do not open windows when driving at high
speed.
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Properly use the A/C, etc.
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In case of parking for a long time, please
shut down the engine to avoid wasting
fuel due to long time idling of engine.
5.8.5 Fire prevention
In order to prevent vehicle fires, pay attention
to the followings during use:
1. Never store flammables or explosives in
the vehicle:
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I n h o t s u m m e r d a y s , t h e i n s i d e
temperature of vehicles parked in the
sun can be as high as 70°C or more. If
flammables or explosives such as lighters,
cleaning agents and perfumes are stored
in the vehicle, fire and even explosion will
be likely to occur.
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Items with risk of fire such as lithium
batteries or power banks left in the vehicle
by passengers are also likely to cause
fire.
2. Make sure the cigarette butts are
completely extinguished after smoking:
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If the cigarette butts are not completely
extinguished, fire may be caused.
3. It is recommended to regularly drive
to the GAC Motor authorized shop for
inspections:
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Also subject all electric lines of the
vehicle to regular inspections. Specifically
speaking, check whether the connectors,
insulation, and fixing positions of electrical
components and harnesses are normal,
and handle any problems found during
inspection in a timely manner.
