GAC GS5, Manual

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5. Driving Directions
5.7.3 Important Tips for Driving
Precautions for Various Road Conditions
– Decelerate the vehicle in advance and control
the speed and steering wheel well when
driving on a road full of crosswind and gust.
– Avoid passing through sharp objects or other
road barriers, or otherwise it may cause tire
burst or serious damage.
– Drive the vehicle at a low speed on a bumpy
or uneven road to avoid scratching the
chassis and damaging the vehicle.
– Decelerate and shift down (manual mode or
MT model) the vehicle in advance when
driving down a slope and avoid the brake
system overheating or wearing too fast due to
any emergency braking.
– Be careful to accelerate, shift up/down
(manual mode or MT model) and brake the
vehicle when driving on a slippery road. Sharp
acceleration or emergency braking may result
in wheel slip.
– Drive the vehicle at a low and even speed and
avoid sharp acceleration or emergency
braking on an ice snow covered pavement.
Install nonskid chain as necessary.
Precautions for Driving through Ponding Road:
1. Before driving through a waterlogged road
section, find out the ponding depth which shall
not exceed the lower edge of vehicle body.
2. In case of driving through water, turn off the
air conditioner before starting; drive slowly;
slightly step on the accelerator pedal and do
not release; drive through the waterlogged
section at a stable and low speed.
3. Do not park your vehicle in water, nor reverse
or turn off the engine.
4. After passing the waterlogged section, slightly
step on the brake pedal for several times to
evaporate water on the braking disc, so as to
recover braking performance as soon as
possible.
Hint
After the vehicle is washed or driven through a
road with deep ponding and the braking pads and
brake disc are soaked, the braking effects will be
significantly weakened, the braking distance will be
much longer than normal and the vehicle may be
deflected to one side. At this time, drive at a low
speed and slightly press down the brake pedal for
several times to eliminate water drops on the
brakes, and then drive normally as the braking
effects resume.
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