6. Usage and Maintenance
Hidden Damage
The damage of tires and rims is often invisible.
If abnormal vibration or deflection occurs when the
vehicle is traveling, the tire may be damaged. If you
are suspicious of tire damage, be sure to decrease
the speed immediately. Stop the vehicle and
inspect the tire damage condition. If the damage is
unable to be perceived from outside, please slow
down and continue driving, and go to an
authorized GAC Motor's dealer as soon as
possible for inspection.
Tire Marked with Rolling Direction
Some tires are marked with arrows on
their sides to indicate rolling direction. This
rolling direction must be followed when the tire is
used. If the tire is installed with reverse rolling
direction, it may shake, produce noise or be worn
faster during driving, or have an obvious
weakened road holding performance in rainy days.
Checking Tire Pressure
The standard pressure data of the original tires
are also given on the tire information label on the
B-pillar on the driver’s side.
–
Look up the data label to find out tire pressure
suitable for this vehicle (pressure listed is
suitable for tires in summer and winter).
–
Unscrew the protective cap of the valve stem
(If the protective cap is lost, be sure to re-
install a new one timely).
–
Check the tire pressure with a quality tire
gauge. It is impossible to determine whether
the tire pressure is appropriate by visual
inspection.
–
Install the tire pressure gauge to the valve
stem.
– Check the tire pressure when the tires are cold.
When the temperature rises, the pressure is a
little bit higher than the specification. But there
is no need to reduce the tire pressure.
–
Keep the weight of passengers and baggage
in balance. Avoid slope and adjust the tire
pressure according to the load of the vehicle.
–
Check the pressure of the spare tire or the
emergency tire at the same time.
–
Re-install and tighten the protective cap of the
valve stem.
Hint
•
For some models, the cluster screen can
display current tire pressure.
•
Install the protective cap of the valve nozzle
back to the valve core. The protective cap can
prevent entering of dust and moisture.
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