6.1 Maintenance instructions
Safety precautions
To avoid potential hazards, please read this
section before starting work and confirm that you
have the necessary tools and techniques.
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Make sure that the car is parked on level
ground, shut down the engine, and apply the
park brake.
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When cleaning parts and components, use
commercially available degreasers or parts
cleaners, instead of gasoline.
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Keep lit cigarettes, sparks, and open flames
away from batteries and all fuel system
related components.
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When working on batteries or with
compressed air, wear goggles and protective
clothing.
WARNING
Incorrect car maintenance or driving the car
before the problem is solved may cause a
traffic accident, resulting in serious injury or
death.
Potential hazards of the car
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Carbon monoxide: carbon monoxide in the
exhaust gas of the engine is toxic. Be sure to
start the engine in a well-ventilated place.
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Burns: the engine and exhaust system are at
high temperature during operation, which can
easily cause burns. Therefore, wait till the
engine and exhaust system cool down before
touching the related parts and components.
NOTE
This section lists some of important safety
precautions. We can not list all the dangers you
may encounter during maintenance work.
6.2 Interior maintenance
Cleaning and maintenance of instruments and
plastic parts
Clean the surface of instruments and plastic parts
with a clean soft cloth and clean water.
If it can not be cleaned, it is required to use a
special solvent-free plastic cleaning agent for
cleaning.
NOTE
Solvent-based cleaning agents can damage
plastic parts.
WARNING
It is forbidden to use cab sprays and
solvent-based cleaning agents to clean the
surface of the instrument panel and airbag
assembly. Otherwise, it may loosen the
surface and trigger the airbag, which may
cause serious injury to occupants.
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6. In-service Maintenance
