5.7 Driving skills
5.7.1 Driving safety inspection
Routine inspection
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Check the tire pressure; check the tires for
cuts, bulges, damage or excessive wear.
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Check whether the wheel studs are missing
or loose.
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Check whether the front & rear combination
lamps and other lamps work properly; check
the lighting direction of the front combination
lamp.
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Check that the seat belt is not worn or
damaged; check that the seat belt is fastened
securely after fastening the seat belt.
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Check that the free travel of the pedal is
sufficient.
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Check whether the levels of coolant, engine
oil, brake fluid and windshield washer fluid are
normal.
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Check the battery terminals for corrosion or
looseness, and check the battery shell for
cracks or deformation caused by expansion.
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Check for leakage of fuel, engine oil, water or
other liquids under the car. Any water found
after A/C operation is normal.
After starting/during driving
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Observe whether the instrument cluster works
properly; check whether any indicator lamp
lights up or any alarm message is shown, etc.
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Check whether all controls (such as the
lamplight
combination
switch,
wiper
combination switch and defrosting switch)
work properly.
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The car shall not be biased to one side while
checking and confirming braking condition on
a safe road.
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For other anomalies, check for loose parts,
leakage, and abnormal noise.
5.7.2 Driving during running-in period
In order to prolong the service life of the car, the
car shall have a running-in for the initial stage of
its operation before it is brought into use. Please
comply with the following rules for your car in the
running-in period:
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The running-in period shall be 1500km.
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Choose a road in good condition and drive it
at reduced load and limited speed during the
running-in period.
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Do not start the engine with full throttle or
drive with harsh acceleration.
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Avoid emergency braking in first 300 km.
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Strictly follow the operating procedures and
make sure that the engine has reached
normal operating temperature. Do not change
the oil before regular maintenance.
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Carry out daily maintenance of the car
carefully; check and tighten the external bolts
and nuts frequently; check the sound and
temperature changes of the assemblies
generated by operation and adjust them
timely.
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