4. Usage and Maintenance
4.4.2 Engine
Oil
Function of Engine Oil
Engine oil contributes to engine’s lubrication,
sealing, cooling, anti-corrosion, cleaning, etc.
Engine Oil Specification
High-quality engine oil, which can be used
throughout the year, except for extreme cold
weather, has been filled into the engine when the
car is delivered.
Check whether the specifications of the oil are
applicable to your engine when purchasing.
Hint
●
Engine oil specification: Grade SN or
above; viscosity: SAE 5W-30
●
Engine oil filling amount: 4.5 L.
Warning
●
Be sure to use the engine oil applicable
to the engine of your car.
●
Using the engine oil of other
specifications may damage the engine
and cause accidents.
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light
After the engine starts, if the warning light
is
on (
please refer to Page 65
), and meanwhile the
system gives out audible alarms, the instrument
cluster display screen will also display
corresponding graphic & text message to prompt
or warn the driver. At the moment, immediately
turn off the engine. After the engine cools, inspect
the engine oil level, and add engine oil if
necessary.
If the engine oil level is normal but the warning
light is still on, do not continue driving, nor allow
the engine to idle; contact GAC MOTOR dealer as
soon as possible to inspect your car.
Hint
The oil pressure warning light cannot
indicate the engine oil level. Be sure to
check the oil level regularly. You'd better
check the oil level before driving.
Warning
Ignoring the oil pressure warning light and
the relevant warnings can damage the
engine thus causing serious accidents.
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