5.7.4 Efficient use of car
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Before driving, make sure that the park brake
is completely released and the park brake
indicator lamp is off.
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Maintain sufficient tire pressure, as
insufficient tire pressure can cause tires to
wear out quickly and waste fuel.
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Ensure the wheel alignment is accurate.
Otherwise tires will wear out quickly, and the
engine load will increase, causing fuel
wasted.
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Do not overload the car. Unload unnecessary
items from the car, as excessive load
increases the engine load and wastes fuel.
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Accelerate the car slowly and smoothly to
avoid rapid acceleration.
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Avoid roads with traffic jams as much as
possible, as traffic jams waste fuel.
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Observe traffic lights or maintain a safe
distance with other cars while driving to avoid
unnecessary stop or emergency braking, so
as to save fuel and reduce wear on the brake
system.
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Do not step on the brake pedal when the car
is running, for fear of premature wear and
overheating of brake pads and waste of fuel.
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When driving, select good road surface. If
driving on uneven roads, control the car
speed to avoid collision or scratches.
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If the chassis is stained with objects such as
excessive dirt, clean them in time to not only
reduce the car's weight but also prevent
corrosion.
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Perform regular maintenance on the car to
maintain its optimal working condition. Dirty
air filter, spark plugs, oil, and grease will
reduce the engine performance and waste
fuel.
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Drive slowly for a few minutes after starting
the engine at low temperature, and ensure
the engine is warmed up before acceleration.
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Do not open windows when driving at high
speed.
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Reasonably use A/C, etc.
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In case of parking for a long time, please shut
down the engine to avoid wasting fuel due to
long time idling of engine.
5.7.5 Fire prevention
In order to prevent car fires, pay attention to the
following during use:
1. It is forbidden to store flammable or explosive
items in the car:
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In hot summer days, the internal temperature
of cars parked in the sun can be as high as
70°C or more. If flammable or explosive items
such as lighters, cleaning agents and
perfumes are stored in the car, fire and even
explosion can be easily caused.
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After people leave the car, items such as
lithium batteries or power banks that are at
risk of fire are also likely to cause fire.
2. Make sure the cigarette butts are completely
extinguished after smoking:
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If the cigarette butts are not completely
extinguished, fire may be caused.
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