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5. Driving guide
2. Check the battery and cable conditions:
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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 detergent containing antifreeze:
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Such products are available in GAC Motor
authorized shop.
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The mixing ratio of water and antifreeze
shall be according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
5. Avoid accumulated ice and snow under
the mudguard:
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Accumulated ice and snow beneath the
mudguard may result in difficult steering.
When driving in the cold winter, stop the
vehicle regularly and check whether there
is ice and snow under the mudguard.
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. Condensed
water adhering to the engine oil may give
an illustration of water-in-oil emulsion.
When the engine has been restarted and
warmed up, this illustration will disappear;
In addition, please change the oil regularly
according to the Warranty Manual.
5.7.4 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 goes out.
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Keep sufficient tire pressure. Insufficient
tire pressure will cause excessive tire
wear and waste fuel.
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The wheel alignment must be accurate,
otherwise it will cause too fast tire wear,
increase engine load and waste fuel.
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Do not make the vehicle load overweight,
but remove unnecessary items from the
vehicle. The overweight load increases
the engine load and wastes fuel.
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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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Drive according to traffic lights, or keep
a safe distance from other vehicle to
avoid unnecessary parking or emergency
braking, which can save fuel and reduce
brake system wear.
