GAC GA8 User manual

Thanks for choosing GAC Motor manufactured by GAC Motor Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “GAC Motor”). For better enjoyment of driving pleasure of
this car, please read the Owner’s Manual carefully. Through this manual, you can fully understand the operation methods and precautions of the car. Proper
operation of the car can improve driving safety and prolong the service life of the car.
The Warranty Manual supplied with the car clarifies the warranty service provided by GAC Motor and the regular maintenance of the car. Please read this
manual carefully to know your rights and responsibilities.
After reading this manual, please store it with the car for future reference.
If you are not sure about any points in this manual, please contact the GAC Motor authorized shop for detailed explanation.
In case of any suggestions or comments, please call the customer service hotline of GAC Motor: [phone] or contact GAC
service Email:[email protected].
We are grateful for your support and love for GAC Motor. Have a nice drive!
GAC Motor Co., Ltd.
Foreword

The safety of you and the passenger is crucial, so
driving the car safely is an important responsibility
of the driver.
In order to make clear the safety precautions, we
indicate the operation steps and precautions
through the various signs on the car 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 car 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 car.
●Safety notes: the texts marked with the symbol , or
and one of the three words
"WARNING", "CAUTION", or "NOTE" in front.
WARNING
Very important instructions of which the nonobservance can cause
casualties.
NOTE Important instructions of which the nonobservance can cause damage to
the car.
NOTE General instructions of which the nonobservance could not cause injuries.
●Some paragraphs of this manual do not apply to all car models. For the description of options, the
title text is followed by the symbol "*".
●Unless otherwise specified, the directions of the car (front, rear, left and right) in this manual are
based on the traveling direction of the car.
Safety Instructions

Contents
1. Important Safety Precautions.............................................. 1
2. Picture Index......................................................................... 3
2.1 Exterior............................................................................................ 3
2.2 Interior ............................................................................................. 6
3. Instructions for Safe Operation......................................... 10
3.1 Safe driving................................................................................... 10
3.1.1 General instructions ......................................................... 10
3.1.2 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.............................................................................. 13
3.3 Supplemental restraint system (SRS)........................................ 17
3.3.1 Cases where the airbags may deploy ............................. 22
3.3.2 Cases where the airbags might not deploy.................... 23
3.4 Safe ride of children..................................................................... 24
3.4.1 General instructions ......................................................... 24
3.4.2 Child safety seat ................................................................ 25
3.4.3 Information about child safety seat................................. 26
3.4.4 Correct installation of child safety seat .......................... 28
3.5 Exhaust gas hazard ..................................................................... 32
3.6 Safety label .........................................................................33
4. Operation of Systems and Equipment.............................. 34
4.1 Cab .................................................................................................34
4.1.1 Steering wheel....................................................................34
4.1.2 Instrument cluster..............................................................36
4.1.3 Indicator lamp ....................................................................42
4.2 Car locking and unlocking ..........................................................46
4.2.1 Remote key.........................................................................46
4.2.2 Emergency mechanical key..............................................50
4.2.3 Door lock system...............................................................50
4.2.4 Door..................................................................................... 56
4.2.5 Trunk lid ..............................................................................57
4.2.6 Engine hood .......................................................................59
4.2.7 Power window .................................................................... 60
4.2.8 Electric sunroof..................................................................62
4.2.9 Basic operation of body anti-theft system...................... 66
4.3 Lamps and vision .........................................................................67
4.3.1 Exterior lamp ......................................................................67
4.3.2 Interior amp ........................................................................73
4.3.3 Wiper combination switch ................................................76
4.3.4 Windshield..........................................................................78
4.3.5 Rear-view mirror ................................................................79
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4.3.6 Sun visor ............................................................................ 83
4.4 Seats and storage facilities......................................................... 83
4.4.1 Head restraints .................................................................. 83
4.4.2 Front seats ......................................................................... 85
4.4.3 Rear seats .......................................................................... 88
4.4.4 Storage facilities................................................................ 89
4.4.5 Power outlet ....................................................................... 94
4.4.6 Trunk................................................................................... 96
4.4.7 Accessories and modification ......................................... 97
4.5 A/C system.................................................................................... 99
4.5.1 General instructions ......................................................... 99
4.5.2 A/C system ....................................................................... 100
4.5.3 A/C air outlet .................................................................... 106
4.6 AV system ................................................................................... 107
4.6.1 1 Control panel (applicable to cars with AV main unit)107
4.6.2 Control buttons on steering wheel................................ 109
4.6.3 Basic operation ............................................................... 111
4.6.4 Radio................................................................................. 115
4.6.5 USB playback................................................................... 117
4.6.6 Bluetooth function .......................................................... 119
4.6.7 System setting (applicable to cars with AV main unit) 121
4.6.8 Car setting (applicable to cars with AV main unit) ...... 123
5. Driving Guide .................................................................... 125
5.1 Starting and driving.................................................................... 125
5.1.1 Engine start/stop button .................................................126
5.1.2 Engine start ......................................................................127
5.1.3 Engine shutdown.............................................................127
5.1.4 Gear description ..............................................................128
5.2 Brake system ..............................................................................132
5.2.1 Service brake.................................................................... 132
5.2.2 Electric park brake (EPB)................................................135
5.3 Electronic service brake system ..............................................140
5.3.1 Anti-lock braking system (ABS).....................................140
5.3.2 Electronic Stability Program (ESP)................................151
5.3.3 Hill Hold Control (HHC) ...................................................142
5.3.4 Hydraulic Boost Failure Compensation (HBC).............143
5.4 Driver assistance systems ........................................................144
5.4.1 Adaptive cruise control (ACC)* ......................................144
5.4.2 Forward collision warning system * ..............................154
5.4.3 Lane departure warning system * ..................................157
5.4.4 Tire pressure monitoring system ..................................163
5.5 Parking assist system................................................................164
5.5.1 Parking sensor system ...................................................164
5.5.2 Reverse image system * .................................................170
5.6 Electric power steering (EPS) ...................................................170
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5.7 Driving skills ............................................................................... 171
5.7.1 Driving safety inspection................................................ 171
5.7.2 Driving during running-in period................................... 171
5.7.3 Driving essentials............................................................ 173
5.7.4 Efficient use of car .......................................................... 175
5.7.5 Fire prevention................................................................. 175
6. In-service Maintenance.................................................... 177
6.1 Maintenance instructions.......................................................... 177
6.2 Interior maintenance.................................................................. 177
6.3 Exterior maintenance ................................................................ 179
6.4 Checking and adding fluids ...................................................... 183
6.4.1 Fuel ................................................................................... 183
6.4.2 Engine oil ......................................................................... 185
6.4.3 Coolant ............................................................................. 188
6.4.4 Windshield washer fluid and wiper blade..................... 191
6.4.5 Brake fluid ........................................................................ 192
6.4.6 Battery .............................................................................. 194
6.5 A/C filter ...................................................................................... 196
6.6 Replacing bulb ........................................................................... 198
6.7 Wheels......................................................................................... 200
6.8 Tire chain .................................................................................... 205
7. Technical Data .................................................................. 207
7.1 VIN ................................................................................................207
7.2 Vehicle dimension parameters .................................................209
7.3 Vehicle mass, engine and fluid parameters ............................210
7.4 Transmission and chassis parameters....................................213
8. Accident Handling ............................................................ 217
8.1 Driver’s tools and spare tire......................................................217
8.2 Use of warning triangle..............................................................218
8.3 Use of reflective vest..................................................................218
8.4 Replacing leaky tires..................................................................219
8.5 Microwave window .....................................................................222
8.6 Fuse .............................................................................................223
8.6.1 Fuses in instrument panel PDU .................................... . 225
8.6.2 Fuses in engine compartment PDU...............................228
8.6.3 Fuses in battery PDU.......................................................231
8.7 Emergency start .........................................................................232
8.8 Towing .........................................................................................234
8.9 Getting out of a trap ...................................................................236
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9. Environmental Protection Information ........................... 237
9.1 Environmental protection information code........................... 237
9.2 Environmental protection information .................................... 238
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Be sure to fasten the seat belt correctly
In a collision accident, the seat belt is the best protection device. Airbags are
only used as auxiliaries, rather than replacements, of the seat belts, so even
if the car is equipped with airbags, make sure that you and the passengers
always fasten the seat belts correctly.
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Do not leave children in an unattended car
Do not leave children in an unattended car, because accidental triggering of
one or more car controls by the children may result in injury or death.
Children may also accidentally move the car and cause a collision, resulting
in injury or death. In addition, depending on changes in ambient temperature,
extreme temperatures may be reached inside the car, causing injury or
death.
◆
Protect all children
Children aged 12 or under should be properly restrained in the rear seats
rather than the front seats. Infants and toddlers should use child safety seats;
and older children should use child safety seats and three-point seat belts.
◆
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 cars
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 can be dangerous. In order to reduce the
possibility of such problems, please check the tire pressure and status
frequently, and carry out regular maintenance as specified in the Warranty
Manual.
1. Important Safety Precautions
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Event data recorder
The car is equipped with related equipment of event data recorder which
records the data of the car in a certain collision (such as airbag deployment
or collision with obstacles) in real time, which are c
onducive for better
understanding of the condition of collision and injury.
These data are owned by the car owner. When necessary, GAC Motor Co.,
Ltd. or an authorized representative has the right to obtain the data stored in
the event data recorder, for the purpose of technical diagnosis and R&D of
the car only.
Service diagnostic recorder
The car is equipped with related equipment of service diagnosis recorder
which records the information about powertrain performance and driving
conditions. These data can assist technicians in diagnosing, repairing and
maintaining the car.
These data are owned by the car owner. When necessary, GAC Motor Co.,
Ltd. or an authorized representative has the right to obtain the data stored in
the car service diagnostic recorder, for the purpose of technical diagnosis
and R&D of the car only.
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1. Important Safety Precautions
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2.1 Exterior
①Wiper
–Replacing front windshield wiper blade
=> See
Page 235
②Front combination lamp
–Turning on lamps=> See Page 73
–Replacing bulb=> See Page 242
–Specifications of front combination lamp bulb=>
See Page 259
③Exterior rear-view mirror=> See Page 86
–Side turn signal lamp=> See Page 73
–Specifications of side turn signal lamp
=> See
Page 259
④PEPS system=> See Page 60
–Door lock hole=> See Page 56
⑤Wheel=> See Page 227
⑥Towing from front=> See Page 278
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2. Picture Index
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①Trunk lid unlocking button=> See Page 62
②High-mounted stop lamp
–Specifications of high-mounted stop lamp=> See
Page 259
③Rear combination lamp
–Specifications of rear combination lamp bulb=>
See Page 259
④Fuel tank cap=> See Page 227
⑤Towing from rear=> See Page 278
⑥License plate lamp
–Specifications of license plate lamp=> See Page
259
⑦Rear fog lamp=> See Page 77
–Specifications of rear fog lamp=> See Page 259
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2. Picture Index
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