Rescue in case of driving through water

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Rescue in case of driving through water

If water may enter the vehicle during driving through water, follow the steps below:

1. Drive the vehicle away from the water- logged road section, park it in a safe place, and check whether there is water inside the vehicle. If so, clear it.

2. If the vehicle cannot be driven away from the water-logged road section, switch off the vehicle power supply immediately.

3. D i s c o n n e c t t h e n e g a t i v e b a t t e r y terminal if conditions permit.

4. Call the GAC Brand’s customer service hotline for rescue.

5. If the vehicle is flooded severely, all occupants should be evacuated to a safe place immediately.

In the event of water ingress, the vehicle battery can support opening the windows within a few minutes; in the event of a power failure and the doors being locked, the doors can be opened by pulling the inner door handle twice.

WARNING

◆ If the vehicle is soaked in water or falls into water accidentally for weather or special reasons, it is forbidden to power on the vehicle; otherwise, it may cause accidents or secondary damage to the vehicle.

Rescue in case of battery leakage

WARNING

◆ If a vehicle collision causes the traction battery fluid leakage, a professional rescuer shall wear a protective mask and solvent isolation gloves, and shall not touch the fluid directly. ◆ If the leaked fluid is touched

accidentally, try to remove the contaminated clothes and immediately rinse the related part with soap and plenty of water for 15 min until no chemicals remain. In case of an uncomfortable symptom, seek medical attention immediately.