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5. Driving guide
5.7.5 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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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 is
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.
4. Never modify the electrical circuits or
install additional electrical components:
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Installation of additional electrical
consumers (such as high-power audio
device and xenon headlamps) will cause
excessive load on the electrical line,
causing overheating and even fire of
harnesses.
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Never use fuses that exceed the rated
specifications of the electrical consumer
or other metal wires to replace the fuses.
5. Precautions for driving:
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During driving and parking, especially
in summer, be sure to check if there are
flammables such as hay, dry branches,
leaves and wheat stalks under the vehicle,
as they may be ignited by the components
heated after long-time driving, such as
engine exhaust pipe.
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Do not park the vehicle in places
involving serious rat infestation, such as
garbage dumps, and do not place items
that attract rats, such as snacks in the
vehicle, because rats will bite through
the harnesses and a fire will be caused
therefrom.
6. A l w a y s p l a c e a l i g h t w e i g h t f i r e
extinguisher in the vehicle, and know its
operation method:
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In order to ensure the safety of the
vehicle, place a fire extinguisher in the
vehicle, and regularly check and replace
it; at the same time, be familiar with the
operation method of the fire extinguisher,
so as to be prepared for handling any
unexpected fire accident.
