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5. Driving guide
NOTE
The brake linings and brake discs are
soaked in water while the vehicle is
washed or driven over a road with deep
water logging, and the braking effect will
be greatly reduced; the braking distance
will be longer than usual and the vehicle
may be deviated to one side, and the
parking brake cannot hold the vehicle still.
In this case, it is recommended to drive
the vehicle at a low speed and constantly
depress the brake pedal slightly to remove
residual moisture in the brake to recover
the braking effect to the normal level. And
then, normal driving can be resumed.
Driving essentials in winter
1. Check if the coolant is in good condition
and if it has good anti-freeze effect as
follows:
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Fill the cooling system with the coolant
of the same type as the original one
according to the ambient temperature.
-
Adding unsuitable coolant may cause
damage to the engine.
2. Check the battery and cables as follows:
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A low temperature in chilly days will
reduce the capacity of battery, and
therefore, fully charge the battery for start-
up in winter.
3. Prevent the door lock from being frozen
by ice and snow as follows:
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Spray some de-icer spray or glycerin into
the door lock hole to prevent the door lock
from being frozen.
4. Use washer fluids containing antifreeze:
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These products are available at GAC
Motor authorized shop.
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The mix ratio of water to antifreeze
shall comply with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
5. Avoid accumulated ice and snow beneath
the mudguard:
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Accumulated ice and snow beneath the
mudguard may result in difficult steering.
Stop the vehicle regularly to check for
accumulated ice or snow beneath the
mudguard while driving the vehicle in
severe cold winter.
6. It is recommended to bring some
necessary emergency items according to
the road conditions, such as:
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Tire chains, a window scraper, a bag of
sand or salt, a flashing light, a plough
staff, connecting cables, etc., which are
recommended to be placed in the vehicle.
7. In cold winter (especially in northern
China), avoid starting the engine
frequently and shutting down the engine
immediately after a short-time start. If
the engine is often in an alternating heat
& cold cycle, the condensed water is
likely to form in the engine, and when the
condensed water adheres to the engine
oil, it may give an illusion of water-in-oil
emulsion, and after the engine is restarted
and warmed up, this illusion will be
shattered; in addition, please change the
oil regularly as required in the
Warranty
Manual
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