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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
Maintenance
Don't try to fix retractor or buckle mechanism by any
means or modify the seat belt. If the seat belt has been
stretched In the event of an accident, please ask Service
Dealer to replace it and check the anchor point.
Check the seat belt webbing for signs of scratch or wear on a regular
basis, and pay special attention to the anchor point and adjuster.
Clean the seat belt with a sponge dipped in warm water and mild soap; it
can be naturally dried, and should not be directly heated or exposed to
sunlight. Do not allow water penetrating into the retractor. Never
bleach or dye the seat belt, as doing so may reduce its strength.
Battery
Risk of injury, corrosion, accident and fire exists when
operating on vehicle battery and electrical appliance!
Wear protective glasses. Prevent acidic or lead particles
from falling into eyes, on skin or clothes. Wear
protective gloves and glasses since battery acid is highly
corrosive! The battery can not be turned over because
the acid may flow out of the air vent. If the acid splashes
into eyes, wash with clean water for a few minutes, then
go to see a doctor immediately. If the acid splashes on
skin or clothes, immediately neutralize it with rich soap
Warning notice on battery:
Wear glasses!
Wear protective gloves and glasses since battery acid is highly
corrosive!
Open flames, electric sparks, strong light and smoking are
prohibited!
Explosive mixed gas may be produced during batterycharging!
Children should be kept away from acid and battery!
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
solution and rinse with plenty of water. If you mistakenly drink
acid, go to see a doctor immediately.
Open flames, electric sparks, strong light and smoking are
prohibited! Avoid sparking when handling cables and electrical
equipment and removing electrostatic loads. Battery
electrode must not be short-circuited because sparks with
high energy pose a risk of injury.
Battery charging may produce explosive mixed gas, you must
ensure that the battery air vent is open to successfully
discharge the gas. The battery should be located in a well
ventilated space during charging.
Children should be kept away from acid and battery.
Turn off the engine, Ignition switch and all the electrical
appliances before working on electrical appliances. Remove
the battery negative cable. Turn off the lamp in bulb
replacement.
Please pay attention to the polarity of power supply. check if
the polarity of power supply matches before energizing.
Each energizing period should not be less than 5 seconds, to
avoid frequent or fast on and off operation.
First remove the negative cable, then the positive one to
remove the battery.
Turn off all the electrical appliances before energizing
the battery again. First connect the positive cable, then
the negative one. Do not connect the wrong cable- Risk
of fire!
Unauthorized removal and installation of battery are
prohibited, because in some cases, this operation will
lead to serious damage to the battery and fuse box.
Please contact Service Dealer.
Do not disconnect the battery when the ignition switch is
on or the engine is running, otherwise it may damage the
electrical appliances (electrical components).
To prevent the battery case from being exposed to
ultraviolet light, do not expose the battery to sunlight.
Car parking period
If the vehicle is to be parked for an extended period of time, the static
current electrical appliance (like clock, security devices) will drain the
battery, and the battery has to be recharged. To avoid such case, charge
the battery or disconnect the battery negative cable during the vehicle
parking.
Note: Please pay attention to the warnings & instructions for
battery before working on it.