Driving essentials in winter
1. Proceed as below to check if the coolant is in
good condition and if it is well protected from
freezing:
–
Fill the cooling system with the same type of
coolant as the one used in this car according
to the ambient temperature.
–
Filling unsuitable coolant may cause damage
to the engine.
2. Proceed as below to check the battery and
cables:
–
Stored energy of the battery decreases in
very cold weather. Therefore, fully charge the
battery for start-up in winter.
3. Proceed as below to prevent the door lock
from being frozen by ice and snow:
–
Spray some de-icer spray or glycerin into the
door lock hole to prevent the door lock from
being frozen.
4. The washer fluids containing antifreeze shall
be used:
–
These products are available at GAC Motor
authorized shop.
–
The mix ratio of water to antifreeze shall
comply with the manufacturer's instructions.
5. No accumulated ice and snow shall be found
beneath the mudguard:
–
Because accumulated ice and snow beneath
the mudguard may result in difficult steering.
Stop the car regularly to check for
accumulated ice or snow beneath the
mudguard while driving the car in severe cold
winter.
6. According to different road conditions, it is
recommended to bring several necessary
emergency items such as:
–
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 car.
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
(where applicable) may give an illustration of
water-in-oil emulsion. When the engine has
been restarted and warmed up, this illusion
will be shattered; in addition, please change
the oil regularly as required by the Warranty
Manual.
174
5. Driving Guide
