Key Points For Driving In Winter - Hongqi HS7 Manual

4-6..Driving.Information

Key points for driving in winter

Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving the
vehicle in winter. Be sure to drive in a way that is suitable for the main
weather conditions in winter.
■ Preparations for driving in winter
● Use.fluids.that.are.appropriate.to.the.outside.temperatures.
•.Engine.oil
•.Coolant
•.Washer.fluid
● Make.sure.the.12V.battery.performance.is.favorable.
● If.necessary,.have.the.vehicle.fitted.with.four.snow.tires.or.purchase.a.set.of.
tire.chains.for.the.driving.tires.
Ensure.that.all.tires.are.of.the.same.size.and.brand,.and.that.the.chains.match.
the.size.of.the.tires.
■ Before.driving.the.vehicle
Take.the.following.measures.based.on.the.driving.conditions:
● Do. not. forcibly. open. the. frozen. window. or. move. the. frozen. wipers..Always.
use.warm.water.to.melt.the.frozen.parts..Wipe.the.melt.water.immediately.to.
prevent.icing.again.
● To ensure proper operation of the fan, remove any snow that has accumulated
on.the.air.intake.grille.
● Remove.any.ice.that.has.accumulated.on.the.vehicle.chassis.
● Periodically check for and remove any ice or snow that may have accumulated
in.the.wheel.housing.or.on.the.brakes.
● Before.getting.on,.remove.snow.or.mud.from.the.soles.
■ While driving
Accelerate the vehicle slowly and drive at a reduced speed according to the road
conditions.
■ When parking
Park the vehicle and place the shift handle to P position; do not apply the
electronic. parking. brake.. Otherwise,. the. parking. brake. may. be. frozen. and.
cannot be released
Tire Chain Selection
Use.the.correct.tire.chain.size.when.mounting.the.tire.chains.
The.dimensions.of.tire.chains.should.be.adjusted.based.on.the.size.of.each.tire.
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