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8. Accident handling
WARNING
● Besuretoturnoffthe headlamps
beforeremovingthejumpercables.
● Turnontheblowerandrear
windshield heater of the vehicle with
the depleted battery to reduce the
voltage peak generated when the
cable is being removed.
● Removethejumpercablesinthe
reverse order with the engine
running.
WARNING
Improperuseofjumpercablesmay
cause battery explosion and serious
injury.
● Thevoltageofthepower battery
must be the same as that of the
depleted battery, and the capacity
of the two batteries shall also be the
same. Otherwise, it may cause an
explosion.
● Neverexposethebatterytoanopen
ame,forfearofanexplosion.
● Neverconnectthenegativecable
directly to the negative terminal
of a depleted battery. There shall
be no static electricity near the
battery. Otherwise, the combustible
gas produced by the battery may
be ignited by sparks, causing an
explosion accident.
● Neverconnectthenegative cableto
fuel system components or brake
lines. Never lean over the battery
during operation. Be careful not to
get burned by acid.
8.8 Towing
If the vehicle needs to be towed, it shall be
towed by the GAC Motor authorized shop or a
professional towing company.
It is recommended to use a rollback tow truck
for towing. If the conditions cannot be met, a
wheel-lift truck can also be used for towing
according to the situation.
Towing by a rollback tow truck