Driving With Diesel Engine Vehicle - Chevrolet Sail Diesel Owner's Manual

Warning
The fire will soon spread to other
parts of the car as the vehicle
contains many combustible mate-
rials such as various oils, fibers, and
plastics.
All passengers should immediately
exit the vehicle and reach to a safe
area.
Do not change the electrical or fuel
systems without authorization, or a
fire might be caused.
Use in the snow
Slow down when turning a corner,
—
driving uphill or crossing a bridge.
Do not park the car on a hard verge
—
or it may obstruct the snow clearing
work.
Keep a safe distance from other
—
cars; avoid unnecessary braking.
Frequent cleaning of the snow
—
surrounding the vehicle can protect
the exhaust pipe from being
blocked.
Driving through deep water
When you are about to drive through
deep water, you must check the puddle
or standing water is not too deep. If you
drive too quickly through deep water,
water can enter your engine through the
air intake causing severe damage.
Note
If your vehicle stops while driving
through deep water, then do not start the
engine and have your vehicle checked
from CHEVROLET retailer.
Caution
Before attempting to drive through
deep water, always observe the follo-
wing precautions :
Ÿ Do not drive through water if the
depth is slightly lower than the
underbody of your vehicle.
Drive as slow as you can at speed
Ÿ
limit less than 10 km/h.
Driving and Operating 85
Driving with Diesel Engine
Vehicle
The turbocharger element rotate very
fast. If the oil supply to running parts
stops, the turbocharger system may be
seriously damaged. The owner should
be encouraged to observe the following
precautions to ensure maximum
turbocharger service life.
— After starting the engine, let it run
for about 1 to 2 minutes with idle
speed (avoid acceleration or driving
off the vehicle).
Do not stop the engine immediately
—
after coming back from the
highload driving (such as high
speed driving or driving down a
long slope). Let the engine run for
about 1 to 2 minutes at idle speed to
cool it down.
After changing the engine oil and
—
oil filter, start the engine and let it
run for about 1 to 2 minutes with
idle speed (avoid acceleration or
driving off the vehicle).