Check the battery
The battery must be checked according to the
period specified in the
Warranty Manual
.
–
Flip up the cover of the battery's positive
terminal.
–
Check the connection of the battery connector
and the cable for corrosion or looseness;
check the appearance of the battery for
cracks, swelling, etc. If the phenomena above
are found, please go to the GAC Motor
authorized shop for inspection as soon as
possible.
–
If the car is not used for a long period of time,
check the battery condition frequently.
NOTE
•
If the battery is low or damaged, making
the engine difficult to start, please contact
the GAC Motor authorized shop to charge
or replace the battery.
•
If it is required to replace the battery,
please go to the GAC Motor authorized
shop for replacement; if a wrong type of
battery is used, the car may not run due to
incompatibility or the electrical system may
fail.
Instructions for using the battery
After the engine is turned off, the battery will
quickly discharge when electrical equipment on
the car is being used:
1. Do not use electrical equipment on the car for
a long time after the engine is turned off.
2. When leaving the car, make sure that the
doors are closed and all electrical equipment
(e.g., lamps) is turned off.
NOTE
•
If the engine can not be started due to
depleted battery, please try emergency
start. If the engine still can not be started,
please contact the GAC Motor authorized
shop for overhaul.
•
To avoid damage to the electrical system of
the car, never connect power generation
equipment such as solar panels or car
battery chargers to a 12V power outlet.
•
The battery contains toxic substances such
as sulfuric acid and lead, so it must be
disposed of properly and must not be
treated as ordinary household waste.
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