Hongqi HS7 Manual page 208

4-5..Using.Other.Driving.Systems
■ Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, HBA, TCS, ESC, CDP, CDD-S and
AUTO HOLD
● A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the engine is started
or.just.after.the.vehicle.begins.to.move..The.sound.does.not.mean.that.the.system.
has.fault.
● Any of the following normal conditions may occur when the above systems are
operating..These.conditions.do.not.mean.any.fault.occurs.
•.Vibrations.may.be.felt.through.the.vehicle.body.and.steering.
•.A.motor.sound.may.be.heard.after.the.vehicle.comes.to.a.stop.
CAUTIONS
■Handling of tires and suspension
Using tires with any kind of problem or modifying the suspension will affect the
driving.assist.systems,.and.may.cause.a.system.malfunction.
■The ABS does not operate effectively when
●Tires.with.inadequate.gripping.capability.are.used.
●The.vehicle.slips.while.driving.at.high.speed.on.a.wet.or.slick.road.
■Stopping distance of ABS when operating on special road surfaces
ABS. is. not. designed. for. shortening. the. brake. distance..Always. maintain. a. safe.
distance.from.the.vehicle.in.front.of.you.in.the.following.situations:
●When.driving.on.dirt,.gravel.or.snow-covered.roads.
●When.driving.with.tire.chains.
●When.driving.over.bumps.in.the.road.
●When.driving.over.roads.with.potholes.or.roads.with.uneven.surfaces.
■TCS may not operate effectively when
Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slippery road
surfaces,.even.if.the.TCS.system.is.operating..Do.not.drive.under.out-of-control.or.
out-of-power.conditions.
■When the ESC is activated
If.the.indicator.lamp.flashes,.always.drive.carefully..Reckless.driving.may.cause.an.
accident.
■When ESC shuts off
Exercise.extreme.caution.and.drive.the.vehicle.at.a.speed.appropriate.to.the.road.
conditions..The.ESC.can.ensure.the.stability.and.driving.force.of.the.vehicle..Do.not.
disable.it.unless.there.is.no.need.to.use.it.
■When replacing the wheel
Make sure that all tires are of the same size, brand, tread pattern and total load
capacity.. In. addition,. make. sure. that. the. tires. are. inflated. to. the. recommended.
tire.inflation.pressure.level..The.ABS.and.EPS.systems.will.not.function.correctly.
if. different. tires. are. installed. on. the. vehicle.. Contact. the. FAW. authorized. Hongqi.
dealer.for.further.information.when.replacing.tires.and/or.wheels.
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