GAC GA8 - Page 5

Contents
5.7 Driving skills ............................................................................... 171
5.7.1 Driving safety inspection ................................................ 171
5.7.2 Driving during running-in period ................................... 171
5.7.3 Driving essentials ............................................................ 173
5.7.4 Efficient use of car .......................................................... 175
5.7.5 Fire prevention ................................................................. 175
6. In-service Maintenance .................................................... 177
6.1 Maintenance instructions .......................................................... 177
6.2 Interior maintenance .................................................................. 177
6.3 Exterior maintenance ................................................................ 179
6.4 Checking and adding fluids ...................................................... 183
6.4.1 Fuel ................................................................................... 183
6.4.2 Engine oil ......................................................................... 185
6.4.3 Coolant ............................................................................. 188
6.4.4 Windshield washer fluid and wiper blade ..................... 191
6.4.5 Brake fluid ........................................................................ 192
6.4.6 Battery .............................................................................. 194
6.5 A/C filter ...................................................................................... 196
6.6 Replacing bulb ........................................................................... 198
6.7 Wheels ......................................................................................... 200
6.8 Tire chain .................................................................................... 205
7. Technical Data .................................................................. 207
7.1 VIN ................................................................................................ 207
7.2 Vehicle dimension parameters ................................................. 209
7.3 Vehicle mass, engine and fluid parameters ............................ 210
7.4 Transmission and chassis parameters .................................... 213
8. Accident Handling ............................................................ 217
8.1 Driver’s tools and spare tire ...................................................... 217
8.2 Use of warning triangle .............................................................. 218
8.3 Use of reflective vest .................................................................. 218
8.4 Replacing leaky tires .................................................................. 219
8.5 Microwave window ..................................................................... 222
8.6 Fuse ............................................................................................. 223
8.6.1 Fuses in instrument panel PDU ................................... . . 225
8.6.2 Fuses in engine compartment PDU ............................... 228
8.6.3 Fuses in battery PDU ....................................................... 231
8.7 Emergency start ......................................................................... 232
8.8 Towing ......................................................................................... 234
8.9 Getting out of a trap ................................................................... 236
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