GAC GA4 - Driving During Running-In Period

5. Driving Guide
5.6.2 Driv
ing during Running-in Period
To ensure your car’s service life, you have to
run it in at the initial stage before putting it into
normal use. When your car is in running-in period,
please observe the following requirements:
• The mileage of running-in period is 1,500 km.
• Drive on good roads under reduced load at
limited speed.
• Avoid full-accelerator starting or rapid
acceleration.
• Avoid emergency braking for the first 300km.
• Strictly follow the operating instructions and
keep the normal operating temperature of the
engine. Do not change the engine oil before
the regular maintenance.
• Carefully do routine maintenance; frequently
check and fasten the external bolts and nuts;
pay attention to the changes of sounds and
temperature of each assembly during running,
and adjust timely.
Running-in of the Engine
You have to run a new engine in for 1500km.
Within 1000km of traveling mileage of the car:
• The speed shall not exceed 3/4 of the
maximum speed.
• Avoid full-accelerator driving.
• Avoid high engine speed.
• Do not tow a trailer.
When the traveling mileage is within 1000km-
1500 km, the engine speed and car speed can be
gradually increased to the maximum allowable
range.
At the early stage of running-in period, the
internal frictional resistance of the engine is much
greater than that after the running-in. All the moving
components of the engine coordinate well only after
running-in.
Full running-in of the engine can increase the
service life and reduce fuel consumption.
Running-in of Tires and Braking Pads
Drive at moderate speed within the first 500km
to properly run the new tires in.
Within the first 200km ~ 300km of traveling
mileage, the new braking pad cannot realize the
optimal friction status, so that drive at medium or
low speed and avoid emergency braking as much
as possible.
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