GAC GA4 User manual

Foreword
Thank you for choosing the vehicle from GAC Motor Co., Ltd.（GAC Motor for short）.To better enjoy the driving pleasure provided by
your vehicle, please carefully read this User's Manual. The use instructions on the car provided in this Manual will allow you to fully understand its
operations and important notes. The proper use of the car will improve driving safety and increase service life.
The on-board Warranty Manual describes the warranty services provided by GAC MOTOR which you can enjoy, as well as regular
maintenance of your GA4 vehicle. Read this Manual thoroughly so you can understand your rights and responsibilities.
Please keep this Manual in your car for your reference.
Your dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer any questions and concerns.
If you have any advice or comments, welcome to call GAC MOTOR customer service hotline: [phone]. Thank
you for your support and great kindness to GAC MOTOR.Wish you a happy driving!

ReadingInstructions
Your safety, and the safety of passengers, are
very important. Therefore, operating this car safely
is an important responsibility.
To help you be familiar with relevant safety
notes, we have provided operating steps and other
instructions on signboards of the car and in this
manual. These instructions alert you to warn
potential hazards that could hurt you or passengers.
Of course, it is not practical or possible to list
all the hazards associated with operating or
maintaining your car. You must use your own good
judgment.
You will find these important safety instructions in a variety of forms, including:
● Safety Signboards— Attached to the car.
●Safety Information— Words preceded by a safety warning symbol and one of the three signal
words: "Warning", "Caution" or "Hint".
Meanings are as follows:
Instruction for important or possible personal injury.
Instruction for important or possible vehicle damage.
Instruction for potential risks that will not cause injury or damage.
●Some paragraphs in this Manual are inapplicable to all the models, and corresponding caption texts
are labeled with "*" for reference.
●Unless otherwise specially stated, vehicle directions (front, rear, left, right) herein are based on the
vehicle's driving direction.

Contents
I
1. Important Safety Precautions .................................................. 1
2. Pictorial References ................................................................ 2
2.1 Exterior .............................................................................. 2
2.2 Interior ............................................................................... 6
3. Safety Operating Instructions ................................................ 12
3.1 Safety Driving .................................................................. 12
3.1.1 General Instructions ............................................ 12
3.1.2 Correct Sitting Position of Occupants ................. 13
3.2 Seat Belt .......................................................................... 15
3.2.1 Why Wear Seat Belts .......................................... 15
3.2.2 Seat Belt ............................................................. 17
3.3 SRS System .................................................................... 21
3.3.1 SRS Indicator ..................................................... 22
3.3.2 Front Seat Frontal Airbag ................................... 23
3.3.3 Front Seat Side Airbag* ...................................... 25
3.3.4 Cases When Airbags Could Deploy .................... 27
3.3.5 Cases When Airbags Could Not Deploy ............. 28
3.4 Safety Rules for Children ................................................ 30
3.4.1 General Instructions ............................................ 30
3.4.2 Child Safety Seat ................................................ 32
3.4.3 Information about Child Safety Seat ................... 34
3.4.4 Install a Child Seat Properly ............................... 36
3.5 Dangerous Exhaust Gases ............................................. 40
3.5.1 Carbon Monoxide ............................................... 40
3.6 Safety Labels .................................................................. 41
4. Operating System and Equipment ........................................ 42
4.1 Cab ................................................................................. 42
4.1.1 Instrument Cluster .............................................. 42
4.1.2 Indicator Light..................................................... 58
4.1.3 Steering Wheel ................................................... 62
4.2 Start and Stop Vehicle .................................................... 65
4.2.1 Smart Key .......................................................... 65
4.2.2 Emergency Mechanical Key* ............................. 73
4.2.3 Central Locking System ..................................... 74
4.2.4 Door ................................................................... 79
4.2.5 Trunk Lid ............................................................ 80
4.2.6 Electric Windows ................................................ 81
4.2.7 Electric Sunroof* ................................................ 85
4.2.8 Engine Hood ...................................................... 89
4.2.9 Basic Operations of Anti-Theft on Vehicle Body 91
4.3 Lights and Visual Field .................................................... 93
4.3.1 Exterior Lights .................................................... 93
4.3.2 Interior Lights ................................................... 100
4.3.3 Windshield Wiper ............................................. 103
4.3.4 Windshields ...................................................... 106
4.3.5 Rear-View Mirror ............................................... 107

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4.3.6 Sun Visor .......................................................... 111
4.4 Seats and Storage Devices ........................................... 112
4.4.1 Importance of Adjusting Seats Properly ............ 112
4.4.2 Headrest ........................................................... 113
4.4.3 Front Seats ....................................................... 115
4.4.4 Rear Seats ........................................................ 117
4.4.5 Storage Devices ............................................... 118
4.4.6 Cigarette Lighter/Power Outlet ......................... 124
4.4.7 Trunk ................................................................ 125
4.4.8 Accessories and Modifications ......................... 127
4.5 A/C System ................................................................... 129
4.5.1 General Instructions .......................................... 129
4.5.2 Control Panel .................................................... 130
4.5.3 Air Outlets ......................................................... 139
4.6 Audio System (Radio)* .................................................. 140
4.6.1 Control Panel .................................................... 140
4.6.2 Control Buttons on the Steering Wheel* ........... 143
4.6.3 Basic Operations .............................................. 144
4.6.4 Radio ................................................................ 149
4.6.5 USB Play .......................................................... 154
4.6.6 iPod Play .......................................................... 158
4.6.7 Precautions ....................................................... 159
4.6.8 Supported Formats .......................................... 161
4.6.9 Characteristics and Specifications ................... 162
4.6.10 Pre-maintenance Inspection ............................ 163
4.7 Audio System (AVN)* ................................................... 165
4.7.1 Control Panel ................................................... 165
4.7.2 Control Buttons on the Steering Wheel ............ 167
4.7.3 Basic Operations .............................................. 169
4.7.4 Radio ................................................................ 173
4.7.5 USB Play .......................................................... 177
4.7.6 iPod Play .......................................................... 184
4.7.7 Bluetooth .......................................................... 185
4.7.8 System Setting ................................................. 191
4.7.9 Car Setting ....................................................... 197
4.7.10 Supported Formats .......................................... 201
4.7.11 Precautions for Use of USB ............................. 205
4.7.12 Precautions for Product Use ............................ 207
4.7.13 Guide on Elimination of Common Faults .......... 208
5. Driving Directions ................................................................ 209
5.1 Starting and Driving ....................................................... 209
5.1.1 Ignition Switch* ................................................. 209
5.1.2 Start Switch* ..................................................... 210
5.1.3 Engine Start ...................................................... 212
5.1.4 Engine Shutdown.............................................. 214
5.1.5 Gear and Driving Instructions ........................... 216
5.1.6 Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) System* .......... 225
5.1.7 Mechanical Parking Brake System* .................. 231

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5.2 Service Electronic Brake System .................................. 232
5.2.1 Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) ...................... 232
5.2.2 Electronic Brakeforce Distribution System (EBD)
.......................................................................... 235
5.2.3 Electronic Stability Program (ESP)* .................. 236
5.2.4 Traction Control System (TCS)* ....................... 239
5.2.5 Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)* .......................... 240
5.2.6 Hill Hold Control (HHC)* ................................... 241
5.3 Driver Assistance System ............................................. 242
5.3.1 Cruise Control System* .................................... 242
5.3.2 Tire Pressure Monitoring System* .................... 245
5.4 Reversing Assist System ............................................... 247
5.4.1 Reversing Radar System .................................. 247
5.4.2 Reversing Rear-view System* .......................... 250
5.4.3 Panorama Parking System* ............................. 253
5.5 Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ......................... 256
5.6 Driving Skills ................................................................. 257
5.6.1 Safety Check for Driving .................................. 257
5.6.2 Driving during Running-in Period ..................... 258
5.6.3 Important Tips for Driving under Different
Conditions ........................................................ 260
5.6.4 Efficient Use of the Car .................................... 262
5.6.5 Fire Prevention ................................................. 263
6. Usage and Maintenance ..................................................... 264
6.1 Maintenance Instructions .............................................. 264
6.2 Interior Maintenance ..................................................... 265
6.3 Exterior Maintenance .................................................... 267
6.4 Checking and Adding Fluids ......................................... 272
6.4.1 Fuel Oil ............................................................. 272
6.4.2 Engine Oil ........................................................ 274
6.4.3 Coolant ............................................................. 279
6.4.4 Windshield Washing Liquid and Wiper Blade ... 283
6.4.5 Brake Fluid ....................................................... 285
6.4.6 Battery .............................................................. 288
6.5 A/C Filter ....................................................................... 291
6.6 Replacing Bulbs ............................................................ 294
6.7 Wheels .......................................................................... 312
6.8 Tire Chain ..................................................................... 319
6.9 Maintenance Instructions for Car Body Anti-Theft ......... 320
7. Technical Data ..................................................................... 321
7.1 Vehicle Identification Numbers ...................................... 321
7.2 Vehicle Parameters ....................................................... 323
7.3 Vehicle Parameters ....................................................... 324
7.4 Vehicle Parameters ....................................................... 328
8. Handling of Accident ............................................................ 332
8.1 Vehicle Tools and Spare Tire ........................................ 332
8.2 Usage of Warning Triangle ............................................ 334

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8.3 Usage of Reflective Vest ............................................... 335
8.4 Replacing the Flat Tire .................................................. 336
8.5 Fuse .............................................................................. 340
8.5.1 Fuses in the Instrument Panel Fuse Box ......... 342
8.5.2 Fuse in Engine Compartment Fuse Box .......... 345
8.6 Emergency Start ........................................................... 348
8.7 Emergency Towing .......................................................350
9. Environmental Protection Information .................................355
9.1 Environmental Protection Information No. .................... 355
9.2. Environmental Protection Information ........................... 357

1. Important Safety Precautions
1
The following safety precautions describe the safety features and correct
use of the vehicle. We think all of them are very important.
◆Be sure to wear the seat belt
In all types of crashes, seat belts are protective devices that perform best.
Air bags are designed to enhance safety provided by seat belts rather than take
the place of seat belts. Thus even if the car is equipped with air bags, make
sure that you and other occupants always correctly wear seat belts.
◆Protect all children
Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat. They
shall be correctly restrained in the second-row seats. For infants and babies,
child safety seats shall be used. For older children, both child safety seats and
three-point seat belts shall be used.
◆Note that air bag may cause danger
Air bags can save lives. However, deployment of air bags could result in
serious or fatal injury to the occupant too close to them or improperly restrained.
Air bags present greatest threats to infants, babies, and short adults. Therefore,
be sure to observe all instructions and warnings contained in this Manual.
◆Never drive after drinking alcohol
Never drive after drinking alcohol. Even drinking a little alcohol can
suppress capability of dealing with changing situations, besides, it takes longer
time for doing so. Never drive after drinking alcohol. Do not let your friends drive
after drinking alcohol either.
◆Observe road traffic safety regulations and be polite while driving.
◆Pay due attention to driving safety
Making calls or doing other things while driving could cause you to pay no
attention to road conditions, other vehicles and pedestrians. This could result in
accidents. Keep in mind that avoid distraction while driving.
◆Control the vehicle speed
Vehicle speed being too fast is one of the main causes for injury and death
in crashes. Generally, the faster the vehicle speed, the greater the risk.
Nonetheless, sometimes accidents with relatively slow vehicle speeds can also
lead to serious injury or death. Regardless of the highest speed permitted by
the regulation, never drive faster than the permission by actual road conditions
for safety purpose.
◆Keep the vehicle at a safe status
Tire burst or mechanical fault can be very dangerous. To reduce possibility
of these problems, check tire pressures and conditions from time to time, and
have the vehicle serviced periodically according to the Warranty Manual.

2. Pictorial References
2
2.1 Exterior
1. Replace front windshield wiper =>Refer to Page 346
2. The front combination light consists of:
Low Beam
High beam
Front position light
Daytime Running Light*
Front turn signal light
– Turn on the light =>Refer to Page 94
–Replace the bulb =>Refer to Page 356
– Front combination light bulb specifications =>Refer to
Page 392

2. Pictorial References
3
1. Front towing =>Refer to Page 412
2. Front fog light* =>Refer to Page 98
Bulb specifications* =>Refer to Page 392
Replace the bulb* =>Refer to Page 356
3. Wheels =>Refer to Page 374
4. Exterior rear-view mirror =>Refer to Page 109
– Rear-view mirror side turn signal =>Refer to Page 94
Bulb specifications =>Refer to Page 390
Replace the bulb =>Refer to Page 356
–Guest greeting light* =>Refer to Page 100
Bulb specifications* =>Refer to Page 392
5. Keyless entry* =>Refer to Page 69
– Vehicle door lock hole =>Refer to Page 78

2. Pictorial References
4
1. The rear combination light consists of:
Rear position light
Brake Light
Rear turn signal light
Reversing light
Rear fog light (left only)
– Replace the bulb =>Refer to Page 356
– Rear combination light specifications =>Refer to Page
392
– Trunk lid release button* =>Refer to Page 81
2. High brake light
–Bulb specifications =>Refer to Page 392
–Replace the bulb =>Refer to Page 356
3. Fuel tank lid =>Refer to Page 334
4. Rear towing =>Refer to Page 413
5. Number plate light
–Bulb specifications =>Refer to Page 392
– Replace the bulb =>Refer to Page 356