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6. Use and maintenance
Check the battery
The battery must be checked according to the
interval specified in the
Warranty Manual
.
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Flip up the cover of the battery’s positive
terminal.
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Check the connection of the battery
connector and the cable for corrosion or
looseness; check the appearance of the
battery for cracks, swelling, etc. If the
phenomena above are found, please go
to the GAC Motor authorized shop for
inspection in time.
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If the vehicle has not been used for a long
time, the condition of the battery should
be checked frequently.
NOTE
● If the battery level is insufficient or
the battery is damaged, which makes
it difficult to start the vehicle, please
contact the GAC Motor authorized shop
in time to charge or replace the battery.
● If you need to replace the battery, please
go to the GAC Motor authorized shop
for replacement; If the battery of wrong
model is used, the vehicle may be
unusable or the electrical system failure
may be caused due to incompatibility.
Instructions for use of battery
If the engine is shut down and the on-board
electrical equipment is used, the battery will
discharge quickly:
1. Do not use an electrical consumer on the
vehicle for a long time after the engine is
turned off.
2. When leaving the vehicle, make sure that
the doors are closed and all electrical
equipment (such as lights) are off.
CAUTION
● If the engine cannot be started due to
lack of battery power, you can try to
start the engine by emergency. If the
engine still cannot be started, please
contact the GAC Motor authorized shop
for inspection and repair.
● To avoid damaging the vehicle electrical
system, never connect power generation
equipment such as solar panels or
vehicle battery chargers to the power
outlet.
● The battery contains toxic substances
such as sulfuric acid and lead, so it must
be properly disposed of and must not be
treated as ordinary household waste.
