Adding windshield washer fluid

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CAUTION (Cont'd)

◆ Do not use sharp or angular hard objects to touch the front hood to avoid scratching the components.

◆ Before opening the front hood, make sure the wipers are in the off position and tightly against the windshield, otherwise, the vehicle may be damaged.

◆ Do not press on the edge of the front hood to avoid bending the edges.

◆ Do not slam the front hood or let it drop from a high height, as it may damage the components.

◆ If you find the front hood is not fully closed while driving, stop the vehicle immediately and close the hood properly.

◆ When the front hood is not closed, there will be an alert message on the instrument panel. Once a certain speed is reached, the instrument panel will emit a sound reminder.

NOTE

◆ Before opening the front hood, ensure the vehicle is in "P" mode and the parking brake is applied.

◆ Before closing the hood, make sure that no tools, waste cloth, etc. are left in the motor compartment.

◆ The front body used in the illustration above are for reference only. The actual vehicle shall prevail.

Adding windshield washer fluid

Open the hood, open the washer fluid reservoir cap as arrowed, and check the washer fluid in the reservoir. If the washer fluid level is too low, please add the washer fluid or a mixture of washer fluid and water.

WARNING

◆ Do not add any additives to the windshield washer fluid, otherwise oil stains or other debris will be left on the windshield during cleaning, which will affect the driver’s visibility. If ◆ the windshield washer fluid spills on your hands or eyes, rinse immediately with clean water.

CAUTION

◆ Do not use other liquids in place of washer fluid, as this may cause streaks on the vehicle paintwork.

◆ Do not mix windshield washer fluid and cleaning agent, as this may block the windshield washer nozzle.

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NOTE

◆ It is difficult to wash the windshield thoroughly with pure water.

◆ The front body used in the illustration above are for reference only. The actual vehicle shall prevail.

Checking coolant

Open the hood, and check the coolant level in the expansion tank. If it is below the "MIN" mark, please fill the expansion tank with coolant to the level between the "MIN" and "MAX" marks in time.

WARNING

◆ Do not remove the filler cap when the vehicle is hot to avoid burns. ◆ The coolant must be stored in marked containers out of the reach of children.

◆ If the coolant spills on your hands or eyes, rinse immediately with clean water.

CAUTION

◆ If the coolant is spilled during refilling, wipe it off with a rag to prevent damage to the parts or paintwork. ◆ It is recommended to go to the GAC Service Center to add or change the coolant.

◆ Use the same coolant as the original one, and do not mix different types of coolant.