Long-term storage of vehicle

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Long-term storage of vehicle

A good parking environment helps prevent deterioration and makes it easy to re- operate the vehicle. If possible, park the vehicle indoors. If the vehicle needs to be stored for a long time, please make the following preparations:

◇ Before parking, make sure that the SOC of the vehicle is 50%~70%.

◇ Carry out the maintenance every three months, and before parking, charge the traction battery by slow charge and then discharge it to 50%~70%.

◇ Keep the vehicle parking environment as dry and ventilated as possible, away from heat sources.

◇ Thoroughly wash and dry the outer surface of the body. ◇ Clean the interior of the vehicle to make sure carpet, interior trims, etc. are completely dry. ◇ Open the windows on one side slightly (in the case of indoor storage).

◇ Disconnect the negative terminal of the low voltage battery.

◇ Pad the front wiper blades with a towel or a piece of cloth so that they do not come into contact with the windshield.

◇ Cover the body with a car cover made of a "porous material" such as cotton. Non- porous materials such as plastic sheeting may trap moisture and damage the body paintwork.

◇ If possible, start the vehicle for a short period on a regular basis (preferably once a month). ◇ If the vehicle has been parked for more than three months, please confirm whether the instrument cluster has any alarm before using it again, and if any, contact the GAC Service Center for inspection and repair.

◇ Park the vehicle in a well-ventilated garage or a roofed area, and do not park it in a damp and airtight environment.