GAC MOTOR EMPOW, Manual

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5. Driving guide
5.7 Driving skills
5.7.1 Traffic safety inspection
Routine inspection
- Check the tire for high/low pressure, cuts,
bulges, damage or excessive wear.
- Check whether the wheel studs are
missing or loose.
- C h e c k w h e t h e r t h e f r o n t & r e a r
combination lamps and other lamps work
properly; check the lighting direction of the
front combination lamp.
- Check that the seat belt is not worn or
damaged; check that the seat belt is
fastened securely after fastening the seat
belt.
- Check that the free travel of the pedal is
sufficient.
- Check whether the levels of coolant,
engine oil, brake fluid and windshield
washer fluid are normal.
- Check the battery terminals for corrosion
or looseness, and check the battery case
for cracks or deformation caused by
expansion.
- Check for leakage of fuel, engine oil,
water or other fluids under the vehicle,
and pay attention that water drip found
after A/C operation is normal.
Inspections after starting/during driving
- Check whether the instrument cluster
works properly; check whether any
indicator lamp comes on or any alarm
message is shown, etc.
- Check whether all controls (such as the
lamplight combination, wiper combination
and defrost switches) work properly.
- Check that the vehicle does not deviates
to one side during braking on a road
without safety risks.
- Check for other anomalies, such as part
looseness, leakage and unusual noise.
5.7.2 Driving in running-in period
In order to ensure the service life of the
vehicle, the vehicle shall be run-in before being
put into normal use. Please comply with the
following rules in the running-in period:
-
The mileage in the running-in period shall
be 1500km.
- Choose roads in good condition and drive
it at reduced load and limited speed.
- Do not start the engine with full throttle or
drive with harsh acceleration.
- Avoid emergency braking in first 300 km.
- Strictly follow the operating procedures
and make sure that the engine has
reached normal operating temperature.
Do not change the oil before regular
maintenance.
- Carry out daily maintenance of the vehicle
carefully; check and tighten the external
bolts and nuts frequently; check the
sound and temperature changes of the
assemblies generated by operation and
adjust them timely.