GAC MOTOR All New GS8 User manual

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Foreword

The safety of you and the passengers is
crucial, so driving safely is an important
responsibility of the driver.
In order to make clear the safety precautions,
we provide operation steps and precautions
through the various signs on the vehicle and
this manual, reminding you to pay attention to
the potential dangers that will hurt you or the
passengers.
It is impossible to list all the precautions for
danger related to operation and maintenance
of the vehicle in the manual, so it is up to you
to make the correct judgment in time.
Safety instructions are available in many forms, including:
● Safety signs - pasted on the vehicle.
● Safety notes - the texts marked with the symbols , , and one of the three
words “WARNING”, “CAUTION” or “NOTE” in front.
WARNING Very important instructions of which the nonobservance can
cause casualties.
CAUTION Important instructions of which the nonobservance can cause
damage to the vehicle.
NOTE General instructions of which the nonobservance could not
cause injuries.
● Someparagraphsofthismanualdonotapplytoallvehiclemodels.Forthedescriptionof
options, the title text is followed by the symbol “*”.
● Unlessotherwisespecied,thedirectionsofthevehicle(front,rear,leftandright)referredto
in this manual are based on the traveling direction of the vehicle.
Reading Instructions

Contents
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1. Important Safety Precautions........................... 1
2. Pictorial References.......................................... 3
2.1 Exterior ..............................................................3
2.2 Interior ...............................................................6
3. Safety Operating Instructions ........................ 10
3.1 Safe driving......................................................10
3.1.1 General description................................. 10
3.1.2 Correct sitting posture of the driver and
passengers ..............................................11
3.2 Seat belt ..........................................................12
3.2.1 Why must you fasten the seat belt.......... 12
3.2.2 Seat belt.................................................. 14
3.3 Supplemental restraint system (SRS) .............18
3.3.1 Cases where the airbags may deploy..... 24
3.3.2 Cases where the airbags might not
deploy ..................................................... 25
3.4 Safe ride of children.........................................26
3.4.1 General description................................. 26
3.4.2 Child safety seat ..................................... 27
3.4.3 Information about child safety seat ......... 29
3.4.4 Correct installation of child safety seat ... 31
3.5 Exhaust gas hazard.........................................35
3.6 Safety label......................................................36
4. Operation of systems and equipment ........... 37
4.1 Cab ..................................................................37
4.1.1 Steering wheel ........................................ 37
4.1.2 Instrument cluster ................................... 39
4.1.3 Indicator lamp ......................................... 46
4.2 Vehicle locking and unlocking..........................50
4.2.1 Remote control key................................. 50
4.2.2 Emergency mechanical key.................... 54
4.2.3 Door lock system .................................... 55
4.2.4 Door ........................................................ 60
4.2.5 Liftgate .................................................... 61
4.2.6 Engine hood............................................ 66
4.2.7 Power window......................................... 67
4.2.8 Power sunroof* ....................................... 69
4.2.9 Basic operation of body anti-theft
system .................................................... 74
4.3 Lamps and vision.............................................75
4.3.1 Exterior lamps......................................... 75
4.3.2 Interior amp............................................. 81
4.3.3 Wiper combination switch ....................... 85
4.3.4 Windshield .............................................. 87
4.3.5 Rearview mirror ...................................... 87
4.3.6 Sun visor................................................. 90

Contents
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4.4 Seats and storage facilities..............................91
4.4.1 Headrest ................................................. 91
4.4.2 Front seats.............................................. 92
4.4.3 Second/third-row seat............................. 95
4.4.4 Storage facilities ..................................... 97
4.4.5 Power outlet/USB port .......................... 101
4.4.6 Mobile phone wireless charging
system* ................................................. 103
4.4.7 Trunk..................................................... 106
4.4.8 Luggage rack ........................................ 107
4.4.9 Accessoriesandmodication ............... 107
4.5 A/C system ....................................................109
4.5.1 General description............................... 109
4.5.2 A/C system ............................................110
4.5.3 A/C air outlet ..........................................117
4.6 AV system......................................................120
4.6.1 Buttons on the right of the steering
wheel .................................................... 120
4.6.2 Basic operation ..................................... 121
4.6.3 Radio .................................................... 126
4.6.4 Local music........................................... 127
4.6.5 Bluetooth function ................................. 128
4.6.6 System setting (applicable to cars with
AV main unit) ........................................ 130
4.6.7 Settings (applicable to vehicles with
AVN unit)............................................... 132
4.7 Emergency rescue.........................................138
5. Driving guide.................................................. 139
5.1 Starting and driving........................................139
5.1.1 ENGINE START/STOP button.............. 139
5.1.2 Engine start........................................... 140
5.1.3 Engine shutdown .................................. 141
5.1.4 Gear description ................................... 142
5.2 Braking system ..............................................145
5.2.1 Service brake........................................ 145
5.2.2 Electric park brake (EPB) ..................... 148
5.3 Electronic service brake system ....................152
5.3.1 Electronic stability program (ESP) ........ 152
5.3.2 Anti-lock braking system (ABS) ............ 154
5.3.3 Hill hold control (HHC) .......................... 156
5.3.4 Hill descent control (HDC) .................... 156
5.3.5 Hydraulic boost failure compensation
(HBC).................................................... 157
5.4 Driver assistance systems.............................158
5.4.1 Cruise control* ...................................... 158
5.4.2 Adaptive cruise control (ACC)* ............. 159
5.4.3 Integrated cruise assist (ICA)* .............. 169
5.4.4 Forward collision mitigation (FCM)*...... 174
5.4.5 Tra󰀩csignrecognition* ........................ 179
5.4.6 Lane departure warning (LDW) system*182

Contents
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5.4.7 Shadow driver....................................... 187
5.4.8 Intelligent headlight control*.................. 188
5.4.9 Adaptive driving beam system* ............ 190
5.4.10 Blind spot detection (BSD) system*...... 192
5.4.11 Rearcrossingtra󰀩calert(RCTA)*........ 195
5.4.12 Rear approach alert system* ................ 197
5.4.13 Door open warning (DOW)*.................. 199
5.4.14 Emergency lane keep aid (LKA)
system* ................................................. 201
5.4.15 Radar and camera sensor*................... 204
5.4.16 Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) ................................................. 207
5.4.17 Cabin monitoring system*..................... 208
5.4.18 Interior monitoring radar system *......... 212
5.4.19 Head-up display (HUD)* ....................... 213
5.5 Parking assist system (PAS)..........................217
5.5.1 Reversing parking aid (RPA) system .... 217
5.5.2 Reverse image system *....................... 221
5.5.3 Around view monitor (AVM)*................. 224
5.5.4 APA *..................................................... 231
5.6 Electric power steering (EPS)........................236
5.7 O󰀨-roadmodes* ...........................................237
5.8 Driving skills...................................................238
5.8.1 Pre-driving safety inspection................. 238
5.8.2 Driving during running-in period............ 239
5.8.3 Driving essentials.................................. 240
5.8.4 E󰀩cientuseofvehicle .......................... 242
5.8.5 Fire prevention...................................... 242
6. In-service maintenance................................. 244
6.1 Maintenance instructions...............................244
6.2 Interior maintenance......................................244
6.3 Exterior maintenance.....................................246
6.4 Inspectingandaddinguids ..........................250
6.4.1 Fuel....................................................... 250
6.4.2 Engine oil .............................................. 253
6.4.3 Coolant ................................................. 256
6.4.4 Windshieldwasheruidandwiper
blades ................................................... 259
6.4.5 Brakeuid............................................. 261
6.4.6 Battery .................................................. 263
6.5 A/Clter.........................................................265
6.6 Replacing bulb...............................................265
6.7 Wheels...........................................................266
6.8 Tire chain .......................................................271
7. Technical data................................................ 272
7.1 VIN.................................................................272
7.2 Dimensions & parameters of vehicle .............274

Contents
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7.3 Vehicle mass & parameters of engine and
uids ..............................................................275
7.4 Specicationsoftransmission,chassisand
bulb................................................................279
8. Accident handling ......................................... 288
8.1 Driver’s tools and spare tire...........................288
8.2 Use of warning triangle..................................290
8.3 Useofreectivevest .....................................291
8.4 Replacingattires .........................................291
8.5 Microwave window ........................................294
8.6 Fuse...............................................................295
8.7 Emergency start ............................................297
8.8 Vehicle towing................................................299
8.9 Getting out of a trap.......................................301

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1. Important Safety Precautions
1. Important Safety Precautions
◆Be sure to fasten the seat belt correctly
The seat belt is the best protection device in the event of a
collision. Airbags are only designed as auxiliaries, rather than
replacements, of the seat belts, so even if the vehicle is equipped
with airbags, make sure that you and the passengers always
fasten the seat belts correctly.
◆Do not leave children in an unattended vehicle
Do not leave children in an unattended vehicle, as injury or even
death may occur if they trigger a control device accidentally, or
when the vehicle is moved accidentally and collided with other
objects due to their mis-operation, and besides, the temperature
inside the vehicle may reach an extreme condition, depending on
the ambient temperature.
◆Protect all children
Children aged 12 or under should be properly restrained in the
2nd-row seats rather than the front seats. Child safety seats shall
be used for infants and toddlers; and child safety seats and three-
point seat belts shall be used for older children, until it can be
assured that the children can fasten the seat belts (without booster
seats) properly.
◆Beware of danger of airbag
Airbags can save lives, but they can also cause serious or
fatal injuries to occupants who are too close to the airbags or
improperly restrained.
Airbags pose the greatest risk to infants, toddlers and short adults,
so please follow all instructions and warnings in this manual.
◆Never drink and drive
Drinking alcohol, even a little, will reduce your response capability,
and your reaction time after drinking will become longer, so
drinking and driving is strictly prohibited.
◆During driving, please abide by the road traffic safety
laws and yield to pedestrians.
◆Be sure to pay attention to driving safety
Traffic accident will occur if you are busy answering the phone
or handling other things so that you can not pay attention to road
conditions, other traffics and pedestrians during driving. Please
avoid distraction during driving.
◆Control speed
Excessive speed is one of the main causes of traffic accidents.
The faster the speed is, the greater the risk will be. Therefore,
please choose the appropriate speed for safe driving according to
the actual road conditions.
◆Regular maintenance
Tire burst or mechanical failure is very dangerous. In order to
reduce the possibility of such problems, please check the tire
pressure and status frequently, and carry out regular maintenance
asspeciedintheWarranty Manual.

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1. Important Safety Precautions
Event data recorder (EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The EDR
is mainly designed to record data in the event of certain collisions
(such as airbag deployment or collision with a barrier), so as to help
understand the operation of the vehicle system. EDR is specially used
to record data related to vehicle dynamic control and safety systems in
a short period of time. However, depending on the severity and type of
collision, data may not be recorded.
The data specially recorded by the EDR of this vehicle include:
● Thedepressedstatusofthebrakepedal(ifapplicable).
● Thevehiclespeed.
● Thelongitudinalacceleration
● Vehicleidenticationnumber
These data help better understanding the situation in the event of a
collision and personal injury, and are used to assist accident analysis.
NOTE
The EDR will record data only when a certain degree of collision
occurs to the vehicle; EDR will not record data during normal
driving.
EDR data disclosure
Except for the following circumstances, GAC Motor will not disclose
the data recorded in the EDR to third parties:
● Reachinganagreementwiththeowner(orthelesseeofthe
rental vehicle).
● Attheofficialrequestofthepolice,courtsorgovernment
agencies.
If necessary, the data will be used in:
● Researchonvehiclesafetyperformance.
How to obtain EDR data reading tool
Special technical equipment is required to read EDR data. For more
information, please contact GAC Motor authorized shop.

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2. Pictorial References
2. Pictorial References
2.1 Exterior ①Front combination lamp
- Turning on lamps => See page 75
- Replacing bulbs => See page 265
- Specicationsoffrontcombination
lamp bulbs => See page 281
②Front wiper
- Replacing front windshield wiper
blades => See page 260
③Exterior rearview mirror
- Side turn signal lamp => See page
76
- Specicationsofsideturnsignallamp
=> See page 281
④Luggage rack => See page 107
⑤PEPS system => See page 50
- Door lock hole => See page 56
⑥Wheel => See page 266
⑦Front towing => See page 300

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2. Pictorial References
①Rear combination lamp
- Specicationsofrearcombinationlamp
bulbs => See page 281
②High-mounted stop lamp
- Specicationsofhigh-mountedstoplamp
=> See page 281
③Rear wiper
- Replacing rear wiper blades => See page
261
④Fuel tank cap => See page 250
⑤Rear fog lamp
- Specicationsofrearfoglamp=> See
page 281
- Specicationsofreverselamp=> See
page 281
⑥Rear towing => See page 300
⑦License plate lamp
- Specicationsoflicenseplatelamp=>
See page 281
⑧Liftgate unlocking button => See page
61

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2. Pictorial References
Engine compartment
① Windshieldwasheruidllercap=> See
page 259
② Oilllercap=> See page 255
③ Brakeuidreservoir=> See page 262
④Battery => See page 263
⑤Engine compartment power distribution
unit => See page 295
⑥Oil dipstick => See page 254
⑦Expansion tank => See page 257
CAUTION
The rear upper guard plate assembly of
engine compartment has been removed in
thegure.

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2. Pictorial References
2.2 Interior
①Steering wheel => See page 37
- Steering wheel buttons => See page 38
- Driver’s frontal airbag => See page 19
- Paddle shifter* => See page 145
②Sun visor => See page 90
③Front dome lamp => See page 81
- Power sunroof control button* => See
page 70
- Electric sunshade control button* => See
page 69
- SOS button* => See page 138
- Spectacle case => See page 99
④Interior rearview mirror => See page 87
⑤Front passenger’s frontal airbag => See
page 20
⑥Driver’s knee airbag * => See page 21
⑦Engine hood release handle => See page
66
⑧Driver’s power window control button =>
See page 67
- Central locking button => See page 55
- Exterior rearview mirror adjusting button
=> See page 88

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2. Pictorial References
①Inside handle => See page 55
②A/C air outlet => See page 117
③Lamplight combination switch => See
page 75
④Instrument cluster => See page 39
- Indicator lamp => See page 46
⑤Wiper combination switch => See page
85
⑥AV system => See page 120
⑦Passenger’s power window control button
=> See page 68
⑧Handle for opening the glove box => See
page 101
⑨Storage box on lower guard plate of cab
=> See page 98
- Instrument panel PDU => See page 295

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2. Pictorial References
①A/C control button => See page 117
- Hazard warning lamp => See page 80
②Front storage compartment of instrument
panel => See page 99
- Mobile phone wireless charging area* =>
See page 103
③Accelerator pedal
④Brake pedal
⑤Instrument panel left switch block
- Manual headlamp leveling knob* => See
page 79
- Liftgate button on the instrument panel =>
See page 62
- Fuel tank cap unlocking button => See
page 250

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2. Pictorial References
①Transmission gearshift lever => See page
142
②ENGINE START/STOP button => See
page 139
③Driving mode button => See page 144
④APA button* => See page 231
⑤AVM button* => See page 224
⑥AUTO HOLD button => See page 151
⑦ EPB button => See page 148
⑧“P” gear button => See page 142

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3. Safety Operating Instructions
3. Safety Operating Instructions
3.1 Safe driving
3.1.1 General description
This section introduces important information,
operating essentials, recommendations and
safety precautions for safe driving. For the
safety of you and the passengers, please read
carefully and follow the relevant regulations.
NOTE
Please always keep the Owner’s Manual in
the vehicle. If you lend or resell the vehicle
to someone else, be sure to hand the
complete set of accompanying documents
over to the new owner.
The following inspections must be carried out
before driving:
- Check that all lamps are working properly.
- Check that the fuel level is normal.
- Check that the coolant level is normal.
- Checkthatthebrakeuidlevelisnormal.
- Check that the windshield washer fluid
level is normal.
- Check that the tire pressure is normal.
- Check that the engine hood is closed and
locked properly.
- Check that all windows are clear and have
a good view.
- Check that no objects obstruct the
movement of the driver’s foot pedals.
- Adjust the seat, head restraint and
rearview mirror according to your body
height and shape.
- Use appropriate child safety seats to
protect children and help them fasten the
seat belts correctly.
- Fasten the seat belt correctly and remind
all passengers in the vehicle to fasten the
seat belts correctly.
WARNING
When installing the driver’s floor
mat, please observe the following
precautions:
● Donotoverlaptwoormoreoor
mats.
● Donotmakethebottomsurfaceofthe
oormatupwardorback-to-front.
● Donotuseoormatsthatare
incompatible with this model.
CAUTION
● Donotdistractyourselffromexternal
factors during driving.
● Donotdrivethevehiclewhenyour
response capability decreases, such as
due to medicines, alcohol, or drugs.
● Strictlyabidebytra󰀩cregulations.

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3. Safety Operating Instructions
3.1.2 Correct sitting posture of
the driver and passengers
Correct sitting posture of the driver
Thedriver’ssittingposturedirectlya󰀨ectshis/
her fatigue level and driving safety. Before
driving, the driver should:
- Sit up straight and adjust the seat back to
a suitable position so that your back fits
completely the seat back.
- Adjust the seat position so that all pedals
can be operated effectively with slightly
bent legs.
- Correctly adjust the headrest. => See
page 91
- Fasten the seat belt correctly. => See
page 16
- Adjust the steering wheel position. => See
page 37
WARNING
Do not adjust the seat, headrest or
steering wheel during driving; otherwise
the vehicle may be out of control,
leading to an accident.
Correct sitting posture of the passengers
To guarantee the safety of the passengers and
reduce the risk of casualties, the passengers
should:
- Sit up straight and adjust the head
restraint of the seat correctly. => See
page 91
- Adjust the distance between the seat and
the instrument panel as demanded (for
front passenger).
- Adjust the seat back until the back
fits completely the seat back (for front
passenger).
- Fasten the seat belt correctly. => See
page 16
- Placebothfeetontheoor.
- Use appropriate child safety seat in
accordance with applicable regulations for
children. => See page 27
WARNING
● Itisforbiddentoinstallachildsafety
seat in the front passenger’s seat.
● Ifthefrontpassengeristooclose to
the instrument panel, the SRS will not
providee󰀨ectiveprotection.
● Whenthevehicleisrunning,besure
to maintain a correct sitting posture
and fasten the seat belt correctly,
so as to avoid unexpected injuries
in case of emergency braking or
accidents.

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3. Safety Operating Instructions
3.2 Seat belt
3.2.1 Why must you fasten the
seat belt
Protection of the driver and passengers by
seat belts
In the event of a vehicle collision, the seat belt,
if fastened correctly, can restrain the driver and
passengers in a proper position and slow down
the inertia of their forward movement, thus
preventing them from being thrown forward,
and at the same time allow airbags to give
them the best protection, thus reducing their
impact injury as much as possible.
In the event of a collision, the seat belt will
assist other safety systems in simultaneously
absorbing the energy generated by the
collision,furtherreducingtheinjuriessu󰀨ered
by the driver and passengers.
WARNING
Airbags cannot replace seat belts.
Regardless of whether the car is
equipped with airbags, the seat belts
should be worn correctly.
Consequences of not fastening the seat
belt
In the event of a collision, the driver or
passenger who does not fasten the seat
belt will be thrown forward due to inertia and
thereby injured.

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3. Safety Operating Instructions
Even if the vehicle speed is very low, the force
acting on the human body in the event of a
collision is so great that the occupant cannot
control his or her body with hands at all. In that
case, the occupant who does not fasten the
seat belt will be thrown forward, and injured if
colliding with any interior objects.
Rear passengers must also fasten the seat
belts correctly, otherwise they will be thrown
forward when an accident occurs. The
occupant who does not fasten the seat belt
will not only hurt himself or herself, but also
endanger other occupants in the car.

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3. Safety Operating Instructions
CAUTION
● Beforedriving,pleasecheckwhether
there are any heavy objects on the front
passenger’s seat to avoid the system
mistakenly determining that the seat is
occupied and issuing a false alarm.
● Ifthealarmremainsonaftertheseat
belt is fastened correctly, it means that
the seat belt reminder fails. In that
case, please contact the GAC Motor
authorized shop for inspection in time.
WARNING
Never insert the substitute of seat belt
tongue into the buckle to eliminate the
seat belt alarm.
: Rear seat belt indicator lamp
If rear seat belt indicator lamp is on in white,
it indicates that the seat belt is fastened, and
if the indicator lamp is on in red, it indicates
that the seat belt is not fastened or the seat
belt system is faulty. If the indicator lamp stays
red after the seat belt is fastened correctly,
it means that the SRS is failed. In that case,
please go to the GAC Motor authorized shop
for inspection in time.
The rear seat belt indicator lamp is on for 65 s
and then goes out in normal cases, and it will
light up under the following conditions:
- The rear passenger does not fasten the
seat belt when the engine starts.
- The rear passenger does not fasten the
seat belt when the rear door is opened/
closed.
- The rear passenger fastens or unfastens
the seat belt.
NOTE
This function can be activated or
deactivatedvia“Settings→DisplaySetup
→Instrument→RearSeatBeltReminder”
in the AV system.
3.2.2 Seat belt
Seat belt indicator lamp
: Driver’s seat belt indicator lamp
: Front passenger’s seat belt indicator lamp
The following alarms will be triggered when the
vehicle power switch is set to “ON” position:
- When the vehicle speed is lower than 20
km/h, if the driver or front passenger does
not fasten the seat belt, the corresponding
indicator lamp in the instrument cluster
willashforabout6sandstayon.
- If the driver or front passenger does not
fasten the seat belt at a speed higher than
or equal to 20km/h, the corresponding
indicator lamp in the instrument cluster
will flash for about 20s and stay on,
accompanied by an alarm message and a
continuous audible alarm.