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6. Use and maintenance
6.4.3 Coolant
Function of coolant
Coolant has functions such as cooling, anti-
freezing and anti-corrosion.
Specifications of coolant
When the vehicle leaves the factory, the
cooling system has been filled with coolant.
Except for extremely cold weather, the coolant
can be used throughout the year.
NOTE
● Coolant specifications: DF-6, -35 °C
coolant.
● Be sure to go to the GAC Motor
authorized shop to change the coolant
according to the period specified in the
Warranty Manual.
● If the coolant changes color, shorten the
maintenance interval and go to the GAC
Motor authorized shop for change.
High engine coolant temperature indicator
lamp
If the coolant temperature is too high, the
indicator lamp on the instrument cluster will
light up in red, and a warning message will
prompt the driver; At this time, the vehicle must
be stopped and the engine must be shut down
in a safe place. After the engine cools down,
check the coolant level.
If the coolant level is normal but the indicator
lamp is still on after the engine is started, do
not continue to start the engine. In this case,
contact the GAC Motor authorized shop timely
for inspection and repair.
Check coolant level
The coolant level must be checked regularly.
Stop the vehicle on a level ground and apply
the parking brake, shut down the engine, open
the engine hood after the engine cools down,
and then check the coolant level.
WARNING
● Be careful when working in the
engine compartment.
● The front engine compartment is a
high-risk area. Be sure to carefully
read and observe the relevant
warning instructions before opening
the engine hood.
● If you see steam or coolant spilling
out of the engine compartment,
do not open the hood to prevent
scalding; Wait till there is no steam
or coolant overflowing and the
engine cools down before opening
the engine hood.
