GAC MOTOR EMPOW - Battery

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6. Operation and maintenance
6.4.6 Battery
Warning symbols and instructions for
battery operation
Goggles must be worn during
operation!
The battery electrolyte is highly
corrosive. Protective gloves and
goggles must be worn during
operation!
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lamps and smoking are prohibited
in the workplace!
Very explosive gas mixture is
generated when the battery is being
charged!
Children must stay away from
electrolytes and vehicle batteries!
In case of unfamiliarity with the operation
process or no special tools, never carry out
any operations on the electrical system of the
vehicle, and contact the GAC Motor authorized
shop.
Charging system warning lamp
The warning lamp is used to indicate alternator
failure.
When the vehicle power switch is set to the
“ON” gear and the engine is not started, the
warning lamp lights up, and the warning lamp
shall go out after the engine is started.
When the vehicle is running, if the warning
lamp comes on, it indicates that the alternator
is no longer charging the battery. In this case,
please go to the GAC Motor authorized shop
for inspection in time.
Inspecting the battery
The battery must be checked according to the
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- 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 in time.
- If the vehicle has not been used for a long
time, the condition of the battery should
be checked frequently.