BAIC BJ40 (2023 year). Manual in english

180 Fuel System

interior Maintenance

Cleaning & Maintenance of

Caution

Instruments and Plastic Parts

●Subjects with sharp edges on clothes (such

Use a dry, clean and soft cloth and water to

● Be sure NOT use a solvent-containing

as zippers or rivets) may leave permanent

clean the surfaces of instruments and plastic

cleaning agent to clean the surface of the

scratches or marks on the surface of leather.

parts.

dashboard or the airbag module.

When cleaning the seat belts, do NOT

If the surfaces cannot be cleaned, use

remove the belts.

● Solvent-containing cleaning agents can

solvent-free plastic cleaning agents to clean

●Do NOT use chemical cleaning agents to

penetrate the surface of the part being

them.

cleaned, boring fine holes in the surface and

clean the seat belts because chemical cleaning

making the part loose. When an airbag is

agents will damage fabric.

Warning

released, such loose plastic parts will

●The seat belt must be kept away from

Cabin spray agents or solvent-containing

markedly increase the risk of injury!

corrosive liquids.

cleaning agents must not be used to clean the

● Be sure NOT use any solvent (such as

●Regularly check the state of the seat belt. If

surfaces of the dashboard and the airbag

gasoline or turpentine), floor wax, shoe polish

damage is found in the seat belt fabric, seat

module. They may loosen the surface, trigger

or similar liquids to treat leather.

belt connection, automatic retracting device

the airbags, and cause serious injury to

● Avoid exposing your vehicle to strong

or the seat belt lock, be sure to go to an

passengers.

sunlight for a long period of time so as to

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prevent the leather or similar items of the

repaired.

vehicle from fading. If you have to park your

vehicle outdoors for a long period of time,

please cover the leather of the vehicle so as to

prevent it from coming into direct contact

with sunlight.。

Fuel System

181

Cleaning and Maintenance of

Cleaning & Maintenance of Leather

Cleaning and Maintenance of Seat

Carpet

1. Use a vacuum cleaner to suck dust.

Belts

Frequently use a vacuum cleaner to suck dust up

2. Use a clean and soft cloth and water to clean

1. Slowly pull a seat belt out and keep it in a

leather.

from the carpet.

pulled state.

3. Use another dry and soft cloth to wipe it dry.

Regularly wash with detergents and keep the

2. Use a soft brush and neutral soap water to

carpet clean.

4. If all the above cleaning is not enough to

remove dirt from the seat belt.

remove stains, you can also clean with washing

3. Wait for the seat belt to dry completely and

Caution

soap or detergent.

then retract it.

●Subjects with sharp edges on clothes (such

Caution

as zippers or rivets) may leave permanent

After cleaning leather using a leather

scratches or marks on the surface of leather.

detergent, use a soft and dry cloth to wipe it

When cleaning the seat belts, do NOT

dry.

remove the belts.

Do NOT put any soft cloth soaked with

●Do NOT use chemical cleaning agents to

detergent on any interior part for a long

clean the seat belts because chemical cleaning

period of time so as to prevent the fading or

agents will damage fabric.

breakage of the resins or fibers of the interior

●The seat belt must be kept away from

fabric.

corrosive liquids.

●Regularly check the state of the seat belt. If

damage is found in the seat belt fabric, seat

belt connection, automatic retracting device

or the seat belt lock, be sure to go to an

authorized BAIC dealership to get it

repaired.

182 Fuel System

Warning

Caution

●Chemical cleaning agents must not be used

● Be sure to wait for the seat belts to

to clean seat belts, so as to prevent damage

completely dry before retracting them, or

and affect their functioning.

else it may damage the seat belt retractor.

●When replacing a seat belt, be sure to use a

●Regularly check all seat belts of the vehicle

new seat belt of the same model and

to ensure that they are clean and work

structure to make the replacement.

normally.

● Keep foreign matter or liquids from

entering the seat belt the lock catch, or else

the lock catch and seat belts may not work

normally.

●Do not remove or modify the seat belts

without permission.

●Be sure to regularly check the status of all

seat belts of the vehicle. In the event of

damage to the backing tapes, connection

devices, retracting mechanisms or the lock

catches of the seat belts, be sure to go to an

authorized BAIC dealership to have them

repaired or replaced.

Exterior Maintenance

183

Exterior Maintenance

Washing vehicle

Caution

Frequent vehicle washing helps maintain the

●It is suggested that new vehicles can only

appearance of the vehicle.

Caution

be waxed after six months of use.

The vehicle should be washed in a cool place.

●When the brake is wet or icy, it may affect

●Do NOT wax vehicle windows.

Do NOT wash the vehicle in direct sunlight. If

the functioning of the brake.

●Do NOT use any sharp object to clean the

the vehicle has been placed in sun light for a

●When you clean the bottom of the vehicle,

headlight surface. This will damage the

long period of time, be sure to wait for the

the lower side of the fender (wheel cover) and

protective paint surface and leave cracks on

surface of the vehicle body to cool down before

the wheel covering board, please operate with

the headlights.

washing it.

care so as to prevent sharp metal edges from

● Pay attention to the following when

When washing the vehicle using an automatic

hurting your hands.

cleaning wheels: moisture, ice or sprayed salt

washing machine, please be sure to follow the

● While the vehicle is being cleaned, the

will affect the functioning of the brake.

instructions of the machine operator

ignition switch must be turned off.

●Do NOT install protective boards or coat

Caution

● Please do not use a coarse sponge or

anti-corrosive materials around the exhaust

corrosive cleaning product to clean the

muffler, exhaust pipes, the catalytic purifier

●The body paint of the vehicle is strong

vehicle. These might damage the paint

or other hot parts. When the vehicle is

enough to endure the washing of an

surface!

running, these substances may cause fire.

automatic vehicle

washing machine.

●Do NOT use concentrated beam washing

However, attention should be paid to the

impact on the paint surface. When the

nozzle to clean tires! Even spraying from far

structure, cleaning agent used, the filtering

distance will still cause damage

state of water or type of wax solvent of the

vehicle washing machine does not meet the

relevant requirement, it may cause damage

to the paint surface.

●Before washing the vehicle, the ignition

switch must be turned off.

184 Exterior Maintenance

The Automatic Vehicle Washing Device

Manual Washing of Vehicle

Caution

The vehicle paint possesses certain durability.

1. Use water to wash the vehicle to clear

Usually, washing the vehicle inside an

floating dust from it.

When there is asphalt or dirt on the vehicle

automatic washing device will not affect the

2. Prepare a bucket of water, add some cleaning

body, be sure to use a special cleaning agent

state of the vehicle paint. The impact on the

agent, and mix them.

to clean it and then wash it with water so as

body paint depends to a great extent on the

3. Use a soft cloth, sponge or soft brush to

to prevent damage to the finish of the vehicle

structure of the vehicle washing equipment, the

lightly wash the vehicle, then rinse the vehicle

body. While wiping dry the vehicle body, be

water filter used for vehicle washing and the

from top to bottom several times.

sure to check whether there is chipped paint

type of cleaning agent and maintenance agent

4. Wheels and the footstep should be washed

or scratches on the vehicle body. If there are,

used. If the body paint has no gloss or has

last. During the cleaning, be sure to change the

be sure to go to an authorized BAIC

scratches after the vehicle is washed, be sure to

sponge or soft cloth.

dealership to have it repaired.

immediately point it out to the washing

5. After you finish washing and wiping, use

Extra care is needed when washing the vehicle

equipment operator.

water to thoroughly rinse the vehicle.

with a high pressure washer. Be sure to operate

it in accordance with the usage instructions and

requirements. Special attention should be paid

to the working pressure and the spraying

distance.

Exterior Maintenance

185

Waxing

Warning

Regularly waxing can protect the body paint and

●If there is water, ice or anti-skid salt inside

●Before use, be sure that you have carefully

keep the vehicle body clean.

the braking system, it will make the brake

read and followed the relevant information

Only after the whole vehicle is wiped dry can

slow to react and increase braking distance,

and warning instructions.

the waxing operation start.

thus increasing risk of traffic accidents.

●When washing the vehicle, be sure to pay

A superior quality paint protection wax should

●Before driving, lightly depress the brake

attention to personal safety. Special attention

be selected.

pedal and test the brake.

needs to be paid to the vehicle bottom and the

To effectively protect the body paint, it is

●Before removing the ice or anti-skid salt

inner side of the wheel cover so as to prevent

suggested that a superior quality hard wax

attached to the brake, be sure to avoid

sharp parts from injuring the hands and

should be applied once a year so as to protect

emergency braking. When braking, special

arms.

the paint surface from erosion by adverse

attention should be paid to avoid accidents.

●When washing the vehicle, do NOT flush

external environment and protect it from light

water into the engine compartment.

mechanical scratches.

Types of Superior Quality Waxes

Otherwise it will affect the service life of the

Body wax: Wax which is used to protect the

parts of the engine compartment.

paint surface from sunlight, air pollution and

other adverse external environments. It is

usually used on new vehicles.

Polish wax: It can restore gloss to those paint

surfaces which have been oxidized or have lost

gloss. Mainly used to restore the gloss of the

paint surface.

Caution

Do NOT wax in a dusty environment.

186 Exterior Maintenance

Polishing

Body Paint Damage

Maintenance of Chromium-Plated

Polishing is needed only when the body paint

Slight body paint damage (such as scratches,

Parts

color fading and even waxing materials cannot

scrapes or stone striking marks) should be

Chrome plated parts can be cleaned with a wet

deliver good gloss. If the polishing agent does

covered with body paint before steel rusting.

cloth and then wiped with a soft dry cloth. If the

not contain anti-corrosive ingredient, waxing is

If rusted, the rust must be thoroughly removed.

effect is not good enough, can use chromium

necessary after polishing.

In addition, the rusted portion must have an

maintenance agent..

anti-corrosive base paint and a covering paint

Stains and the dirt layer on chromium-plated

Caution

spread over it. All such work must be done at an

parts can be cleaned using a chrome

Lusterless parts and plastics cannot be

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maintenance agent. Regularly using a chrome

treated with polishing agents or hard wax.

Cleaning and Maintenance of

maintenance agent can prevent the formation of

Exterior Plastic Parts

a dirt layer on the surface. When a chrome

Usually, exterior plastic parts can be cleaned

maintenance agent is used, be sure to cover

evenly the entire surface.

using water, a soft cloth or soft brush.

Otherwise use cleaning agent without solvent

for plastic parts.

Caution

Do not use solvent containing cleaning

materials when cleaning plastic parts, or it

will easily cause damage to plastic parts.

Exterior Maintenance

187

Cleaning of Window Glass and

After the body surface has been maintained, the

Cleaning of Front Windshield

wax that remains on the glass should be cleaned

Rearview Mirror

Wiper Blade

off using a special cleaning agent and a cleaning

Clean window glass and rearview mirror with

cloth so as to prevent scratching the wiper

alcohol-based glass cleaner, then dry the glass

blade.

surfaces with a clean soft cloth or fur.

A small brush may be used to clear the snow

Caution

that has accumulated on the windows and the

rearview mirror of the vehicle.

Do not use the fur that brushed over the

An ice-removing spray agent or an ice scraper

paint to clean window glass or external

may be used to clear accumulated ice, the

rearview mirror, because the wax remained

scraper should wipe in the same direction, be

in the fur will make the glass surface blurred.

cautious so as to prevent damaging the parts.

If rubber, grease or silicone substances

remain on the glass, a special window

Caution

cleaning agent or silicone cleaning agent

●Do not use the fur that brushed over the

must be used to clean them.

paint to clean window glass or external

rearview mirror, because the wax remained

The Cleaning Operations:

in the fur will make the glass surface blurred.

1 .Lift the wiper arm off the windshield glass.

● If rubber, grease or silicone substances

2. During the operation, only the wiper blade

remain on the glass, a special window

bracket should be held.

cleaning agent or silicone cleaning agent

3. Use soft cloth to carefully wipe the dust and

must be used to clean them.

dirt from the wiper blade.

4. After cleaning is completed, lightly put the

wiper arm in its original position.

188 Exterior Maintenance

Maintenance of Sealing Strip

Cleaning and Maintenance of

Caution

Frequent maintenance to these doors’ or

Wheels

● Replace the damaged wiper blade

windows’ rubber sealing strip can keep its in

Regular maintenance will keep the wheels

promptly.

good flexibility, good sealing and also can

pleasing to the eye. It is also necessary to

●A layer of graphite is coated on the surface

prolong its lifetime, make the door easy to open,

regularly clear anti-skid salt and braking scraps

of a new wiper blade. This layer makes

reduce the door slamming sound, and it is not

from the wheels so as to keep the polish on the

wiping smooth and produces no wiping noise.

easy to be frozen in winter.

surfaces of the wheels and prolong their service

Damage to the graphite layer will increase

The Maintenance Operation:

life.

wiping noise. The wiper blade should

1. Use a soft cloth to clear dust and dirt from the

Regular Operations:

therefore be promptly replaced if this occurs.

surfaces of the sealing strips.

Every two weeks

●Before using the wiper in winter or cold

2. Regularly use a special protective agent to

Clear anti-skid salt and braking scraps from the

conditions, be sure to check that the wiper

coat the sealing strips.

wheels.

blade is not frozen to the windshield. If it is,

Use an acid-free cleaning agent to clean the

Caution

clear the ice first. Otherwise, it will damage

wheels.

the wiper blade and the wiper motor.

The two sides of the front roof cover are

Every three months

designed as drainage outlets, and there will

Apply quality hard wax on the alloy wheels.

deposit a small amount of water after rain,

the rain water may fall into the car when the

front door being opened.

Exterior Maintenance

189

Chassis protection:

Explanatory Notes on the Catalytic

Warning

The bottom of the vehicle has undergone

Exhaust Purifier

●Be sure to use an acid-free cleaning agent

protective treatment which can reduce the

Since exhaust emissions will generate high

to clean the alloy wheels.

degree of chemical and mechanical damage.

temperature after burning, additional insulation

●Do NOT use a polishing agent or other

However, while the vehicle is running, it is

panel is installed in the catalytic exhaust purifier

abrasive material to treat the surfaces of the

inevitable that protective layer will be damaged.

area.

wheels surface.

It is suggested that check the protective layers

Do NOT use any other protection layer onto the

● Any wheel with damaged surface

of the vehicle bottom and the chassis before

insulation panel, the catalyst or the exhaust

winter or spring. Reparation should be done if

protective layer must be remedied in a timely

pipes. Do NOT remove the insulation panel.

necessary. Authorized BAIC dealerships can

manner.

Anti-Corrosive

Treatment

provide suitable repair services.

● Using a pressure washer may cause

Cavities

permanent or invisible damage to wheels,

Warning

All vehicle cavities vulnerable to corrosion have

thus causing fatal accidents.

undergone durability protection by BAIC.

If the bottom of vehicle accidentally impacted

●Do NOT use concentrated beam washing

Anti-corrosive treatment needs neither checks

the road during the process of use, please

nozzle to clean tires! Even spraying from far

nor follow-up treatment. If hard wax falls off

immediately go to the nearby BAIC

distance or in a short time, it will still cause

from a cavity due to high temperature outside, it

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damage, it will still cause damage to the tires

can be cleared by using a scraper or cleaning

and cause traffic accidents.

agent.

190 Engine Compartment

Engine Compartment

Warning

Safety Instructions of work at

● If any observable steam or coolant

overflowing from the engine compartment,

Engine Compartment

be sure to NOT open the engine hood.

When working on the engine or the engine

compartment, such as checking or adding

Otherwise, there is a danger of scalding! The

engine fluids, scalding or other injuries may

engine hood can only be opened when no

steam or coolant overflows and the engine

occur. There is also a risk of accident and fire!

has cooled down.

Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to the

following warning instructions and basic safety

●Do NOT make any work fluid onto the hot

rules.

engine or exhaust device. Otherwise, there is

When adding the engine fluids, do not mix the

a danger of fire!

working fluids. Otherwise, serious functional

●Do NOT touch the cooling fan. Since the

faults will be caused.

cooling fan is temperature-controlled, it can

start work even when vehicle is power off.

●For safety, the engine hood must be tightly

For safety, the engine hood must be tightly

locked while driving. Therefore, after the

engine hood is closed, it is necessary to check

whether the locking device has been engaged.

The engine hood should be aligned with the

around parts if the engine hood been well

locked.

Engine Compartment

191

Opening/Closing of the Engine

Hood

Lightly lift the engine hood, press the Level-2

Prop up the support rod of the engine hood

unlocking handle upwards with your fingers,

which is located in the front part of the hood,

and raise the engine hood.

and insert its upper end into the designated

Park the vehicle properly, apply the parking

position of the compartment hood to ensure that

brake, and pull up the engine hood unlock

the engine hood is fixed to the limiting position

handle from inside. Then the main lock of the

engine hood will be unlocked and the engine

hood will slightly open upwards.

194 Engine Oil

Engine Oil Pressure Alarming

Checking Engine Oil Level

Engine Oil

The engine oil pressure warning light is located

If the warning light on the display screen of the

on the display screen of the information center.

information center is on, Please immediately

Check the engine oil level each week, . If it is

When the ignition key is in the ON position (the

check the engine oil level and add engine oil as

below the lower limit mark, then you need to

engine has not been started), the vehicle will

needed.

promptly park the vehicle on flat ground. When

perform self-checking and the engine oil

Using a dipstick to check the engine oil level.

the engine is in a cold state, it is the ideal time

pressure warning light will be lit. After the

● Lacking of engine oil may damage the

for checking the engine oil level. If the engine is

engine has started, the warning light will go out.

engine;

running or has already warmed up, then please

If the warning light

flashes while

●Excess engine oil may damage the catalyst.

turn off the engine and wait for at least5 minutes

driving, be sure to immediately turn off the

before checking the engine oil level.

engine and check the engine oil level. When

Warning

necessary, add engine oil.

If need to check engine oil level when the

If the engine oil level is normal but the warning

engine in hot condition, please turn off the

light still flashes, be sure NOT to continue

engine and wait for at least5 minutes until all

driving, even running at idle speed. Should

the engine oil flow back to oil pan.

contact the authorized BAIC dealership as soon

If it is in a cold state, engine oil level can be

as possible to have the system checked and

checked directly.

repaired.

Warning

Ignoring the warning light or the relevant

warning instructions may cause serious

accidents.

Engine Oil

195

A certain amount of engine oil will be normally

consumed during drive, the amount of engine

oil consumed will depend on driving habit and

vehicle running condition. Therefore, it is

necessary to regularly check the engine oil level.

It is recommended to check the engine oil level

before each time charging fuel or before a long

journey.

When the vehicle is driven for a long distance

on a high-way in the summer, or when towing a

trailer, or climbing a mountainous road, the

engine is ran under harsh conditions and the

engine oil level should not exceed the upper

limit mark -F-.

The specific steps are as follows:

4. Pull out the dipstick.

1. Park the vehicle on level ground.

5. Wipe the oil from the dipstick with clean

2. Open the engine hood and remove the engine

cloth and insert the dipstick into the engine oil

trim cover. Engine trim cover removal method:

dipstick port to the full extent.

pull the engine trim cover upwards with both

6. Pull out the dip stick again, check the engine

hands holding both sides in the front.

oil level, and add engine oil according to the oil

3. Rotate counterclockwise and pull out the oil

level.

dipstick as indicated on figure -1-.

●F-Upper limit mark for engine oil.

●L - Lower limit mark for engine oil.

●The oil level should be between the upper

limit mark and the lower limit mark.

196 Engine Oil

Adding Engine Oil

5. Once the oil level approaches the upper limit

Caution

Engine oil should be added by a small amount

mark, please immediately stop fueling and put

on and tighten the engine oil filler cover.

If the engine oil level exceeds the upper limit

over several times.

mark, do not start the engine. Otherwise, it

Warning

may damage the catalytic converter and the

●Before starting the maintenance, be sure to

engine

carefully read and follow the relevant

warning instructions.

Caution

● Engine oil is a highly inflammable

●Be sure to add an engine oil which is of an

substance. While adding engine oil, be sure to

SN grade or higher of the API grade system.

exercise care. Be careful to NOT spray

engine oil onto any engine part or the exhaust

●When the vehicle left the factory, superior

system.

quality engine oil was already added to the

●The engine oil filler cover must remain in a

engine. Except in extremely cold weather,

this engine oil can be used for the whole year.

tightened state, so as to prevent engine oil

from splashing out and causing fire when the

●Engine oils of different trademarks should

1. Park the vehicle on flat pavement.

engine runs.

not be mixed and used

2. Open the engine hood.

●Be sure to use a type of engine oil that suits

3. Press the engine oil filler cover, by turning it

the engine of the vehicle which you have

counterclockwise

purchased.

4. To avoid adding excessive engine oil, a small

● If an engine oil of a specification not

amount of engine oil should be added each time,

suitable for the engine of this vehicle is used,

check the engine oil level and add oil again

it may damage the engine and thus cause

depending on the oil level.

accidents.

Engine Oil

197

Replacing Engine Oil

Warning

Caution

Replace the engine oil by the cycle which is

Do NOT add any additives into the engine oil.

specified in BAIC’s Warranty Manual. The

● If you have no relevant professional

service life of the engine can only be guaranteed

knowledge, do NOT replace the engine oil on

This may damage the engine. Problems

if it is maintained and the engine oil is replaced

your own.

resulting from the addition of lubricants are

not within the scope of the warranty.

in accordance with the provisions.

●Be sure to perform maintenance after the

If the vehicle is parked at temperature lower

Engine oil replacement must be made by an

engine has cooled down so as to prevent

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scalding by hot engine oil.

than-35 ℃ for extended period of time or

If the vehicle needs to run under harsh

frequently travels in such regions, it is

●When untightening the engine oil drain

conditions, or use fuels with a high sulfur

recommended that the oil must be changed to

bolt, be sure to put the arm in a horizontal

content, or often drive short distances, or run at

a grade more suitable for such regions

position so as to avoid the engine oil flowing

idle speed over long periods of time (such as a

(remember to clean the oil pipeline while

along the arm.

taxi), or run in dusty regions, or frequently tows

changing the oil) in order to reduce cold-start

●Wash thoroughly if engine oil is splashed

trailers, or run in high and cold regions, then it

difficulties of the vehicle and damage to the

onto your skin.

will be necessary to increase the frequency of

engine.

●The discharged waste engine oil should be

some maintenance items or shorten the regular

stored in a special container and the

maintenance

container must be big enough to contain all

Tips

The additives in the engine oil may soon make

the waste engine oil.

the color of a new engine oil fade soon. This is a

● Handling waste engine oil is a type of

● Do NOT store waste engine oil in a

normal occurrence. There is no need to replace

highly specialized work, requiring the

container which has been used to hold foods

the engine oil ahead.

corresponding professional knowledge and

or in a container rather than the original one,

necessary, specialized tools. It is therefore

so as to prevent confusion and poisoning due

suggested that waste engine oil should be

to ingestion by mistake.

handled by an authorized BAIC dealership.

●Engine oil is a toxic substance. Before

●Waste engine oil is extremely harmful to

handling waste engine oil, be sure to store it

the environment and water sources.

in a safe place and keep it out of children’s

Therefore, do NOT dump waste engine oil

reach.

into the water pipes or onto the ground. In

addition, it is extremely expensive to treat

oils which have absorbed waste engine oil.

198 Coolant

Coolant

Warning

Caution

Role of Coolant

Correctly using coolant can play the role of

●The coolant must be stored in a closed

Do NOT add into the coolant the coolant of

protection against corrosion, cavitations leakage,

container. Do NOT let children come into

another manufacturer.

radiator boiling, water scale and freezing. It can

contact with it.

● Do NOT mix the coolant with another

keep the cooling system constantly it’s best

●Do NOT store the coolant in a container

coolant which is not recognized by this

working state and ensure the normal working

which has been used to hold foods or in a

Company. This may seriously damage the

temperature of the engine.

container which is not the original, so as to

engine and the cooling system.

When this vehicle left the factory,

prevent confusion and poisoning due to

●If the coolant in the coolant expansion tank

Glycol-based antifreeze have been added into

ingestion by mistake. The discharged waste

has faded in color and there is no coolant of

the cooling system

coolant should be treated accordingly.

another color mixed with it, simply replace

● To ensure the anti-freeze ability of the

the coolant according to the required cycle.

Tips

coolant in cold weather conditions, be sureto

Regardless of whether anti-freeze is needed

use a suitable anti-freeze liquid based on the

or not, a coolant that meets the specifications

Tips

ambient temperature. Otherwise, the coolant

should be used throughout the year.

Waste brake fluid must be collected and

may freeze, causing vehicle damage. This will

To improve the anti-freeze ability of the coolant

cause the heating system to not work, and the

disposed of in accordance with the

in cold seasons, please change to a coolant

environmental

protection

laws

and

driver and passengers may be exposed to

which suits use in the lowest local air

regulations.

extreme cold, with danger of

temperature.

Coolant

199

Coolant Temperature

red area and the warning light will be lit,

Warning

reminding the driver that the vehicle has a fault.

At this time, be sure to immediately stop the

When performing maintenance on the engine

vehicle if it is safe to do so, turn off the engine,

compartment, be sure to exercise extra care

wait for the coolant to cool down and then

●Before starting the maintenance, be sure to

check the coolant level.

carefully read and follow the relevant

If the coolant level is normal, it may be that a

warning instructions.

radiator fan fault has caused the system to

●The engine compartment is a high-hazard

overheat. Check to see whether the radiator fan

area. Before opening the engine hood, be

fuse has smelt and make replacement if

sure to carefully read and follow the

necessary.

relevant warning instructions.

After the coolant temperature warning light is lit

●If you can see the overflowing of steam or

again after driving over a short distance, you

coolant from the engine compartment, then

must immediately stop the vehicle in a safe

do NOT open the engine hood so as to

place, turn off the engine and contact an

When the ignition key is turned to the “ON”

prevent scalding. Wait until no steam or

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coolant overflows and then open the engine

position, the coolant thermometer will display

to have the system checked

hood.

engine coolant temperature. If the engine

coolant temperature is too low, the thermometer

pointer will remain at the “L” (low) position

until the engine warms up, In normal driving

conditions, the instrument scale should be in the

middle about -90°- position. When the engine

runs under a high

load and the ambient temperature is very high,

the coolant temperature will rise and the

corresponding scale reading will also increase.

When the coolant temperature is too high, the

pointer will point to the

200 Coolant

Checking Coolant Level and Adding

Checking Coolant Level

Opening Coolant Expansion Tank

Coolant

Cover

A normal coolant level is vitally important for

the engine cooling system to work normally.

Before opening the engine hood, be sure to park

the vehicle on a flat road. Also be sure to

carefully read and follow the relevant warning

instructions

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Coolant Specification: G l y col- based

antifreeze

When the engine is in a cold state is the best

time to check whether the coolant level is within

The engine must not be running.

the marked range on the side of the expansion

To avoid scalding, wrap the coolant recovery

tank.

reservoir cover with a piece of large and thick

●“MAX” for upper limit of coolant.

cloth, nd uncover it counterclockwise as

●“MIN” for lower limit of coolant.

indicated by the Arrow。

● The coolant level should be between the

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upper limit mark and the lower limit mark.

If the level is below the “LOW” mark, then

The coolant expansion tank cover should be

coolant must be added.

opened when the engine is in a cold state。

Coolant

201

Adding Coolant

Caution

Only new coolant can be added.

It is suggested that coolant should be

After filling, the coolant level must be located

added when the engine is in the cold state,

between “MIN” line and “MAX” line。

but

Caution

the coolant level must not exceed the upper

limit mark. Otherwise, when the engine

The level must not be above the “MAX”

reaches a hot state, the excessive coolant will

marker line

overflow.

Closing the Coolant Expansion

Only new coolant can be added. The

coolant must comply with the provisions of

Tank Cover

this

Mount and tighten the expansion tank cover.

Manual. If no suitable coolant can be bought,

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do NOT add another type of coolant. If

necessary, pure water may be temporarily

When the engine is in a hot state, the coolant

added.

level may be slightly higher than the upper

However, coolant must be added as soon as

limit mark.

possible in accordance with the provisions.

If too much coolant has been consumed,

then be sure to add cold coolant after the

engine

has cooled down. Otherwise, it may damage

the

engine. If a lot of coolant is consumed, it

indicates that the cooling system has a leak.

At this time, you should go to an authorized

BAIC

dealership to have the cooling system

checked to prevent it from damaging the

engine.

202 Brake Fluid

Brake Fluid

dealership. If the brake fluid level is below the

Brake Fluid Level

minimum mark of the storage tank, do NOT

The brake fluid level must be checked according

The Function of Brake Fluid

drive the vehicle.

to the cycle as specified in the Warranty Manual

The brake fluid is used to transmit power in the

Caution

hydraulic braking system of the vehicle

Brake fluid must be completely replaced

Warning

every two years.

The brake fluid is corrosive - please keep the

container sealed and put it in a place out of

Warning

reach of children. If accidental swallowing of

brake fluid occurs, please immediately see a

Failure to replace the brake fluid by the

doctor.

specified time may cause the braking system

Keep your skin and eyes from coming into

to malfunction, resulting in serious accidents

contact with the brake fluid. If such contact

and personal injuries

is made, please immediately use a large

amount of clear water to wash the skin or the

eye.

When the engine is in the cold state is the best

Do NOT to splash any brake fluid on the hot

time to check whether the brake fluid level is

engine. This may cause a fire

within the marked range on the side of the

When in use, the liquid level of the brake liquid

storage tank.

tank may slightly drop due to the wear of the

●“MAX” is the upper limit mark for the brake

brake pad. If this does occur, you may decide

fluid.

whether to immediately add any brake fluid

●“MIN” is the lower limit mark for the brake

based on the brake fluid level. If the brake pedal

depression accidentally becomes longer or the

fluid.

brake fluid level falls markedly, please

●The brake fluid level should be between the

immediately contact an authorized BAIC

upper limit mark and the lower limit mark

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203

If the brake fluid is below the “MIN” mark, then

Replacing Brake Fluid

Warning

it is necessary to add brake fluid.

The brake fluid is absorbent and can absorb the

Before opening the engine hood, be sure to

●Before opening the engine hood, be sure to

moisture in the surrounding air. . If the brake

carefully read and follow the relevant warning

carefully read and follow the relevant

fluid contains too much moisture, it will corrode

instructions.

warning instructions.

the braking system. This will lower the boiling

The brake fluid storage tank of the vehicle is

●If the braking system warning light does

point of the brake fluid and result in a reduction

located inside the engine compartment. The

not go out, or lights up while driving, it is

of braking effect

brake fluid storage tank cover is yellow.

likely that the brake fluid level of the brake

The brake fluid used in this vehicle is specially

Due to the wear of the brake pad, the braking

fluid storage tank is too low. in order to

developed by BAIC for the braking system of

system of the vehicle will automatically adjust

this vehicle. To ensure that the braking system

prevent accidents, in such a situation, you

the braking pads. As a result, the brake fluid

must immediately stop the vehicle. Do NOT

can work normally, it is suggested that an

level will slightly drop. This is a normal

continue driving. You should contact an

authorized BAIC dealership should be asked to

occurrence. There is no need to worry about it.

authorized BAIC dealership as soon as

replace brake liquid with one that meets the

If the brake fluid level falls markedly over a

possible to have the system checked

relevant standard.

short period of time, then it indicates that the

braking system may have a leak. In such a

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situation, you must immediately stop the vehicle.

Brake fluid type:DOT4.

Do NOT continue driving. You should contact

an authorized BAIC dealership as soon as

possible so as to have the braking system

thoroughly checked.

204 Brake Fluid

Warning

Caution

● Incorrect maintenance will result in

Use of waste brake fluid or a brake fluid

The brake fluid has a corrosive effect on the

braking failure and cause injury.

which is not suitable for this vehicle will

paint surface of the vehicle body. Be sure to

greatly reduce the braking effect, or even

promptly clean brake fluid which has been

●Before adding brake fluid, be sure to clear

make the braking system lose effect.

splashed onto the paint surface

oil dirt and dust from the storage tank.

Contaminated brake fluid may cause braking

●The brake fluid type is marked on the

failure and thus serious accidents.

brake fluid packaging container. Only a

Tips

●Only use the specified brake fluids. Brake

brake fluid which meets the correct

specification should be used.

Waste brake fluid must be collected and

fluids of different brands contain different

disposed of in accordance with the

additives, which may have chemical reactions

●Brake fluid is a toxic substance.

environmental

protection

laws

and

between them. Don’t mix brakefluids of

● Do NOT store the brake fluid in a

regulations.

different brands.

container which has been used to hold food

●The container used to store brake fluid

or in a container which is not the original, so

must be clean. Any mixture of even a minor

as to prevent confusion and poisoning due to

Warning

amount of other liquids or impurities may

accidental ingestion. The brake fluid must be

The brake fluid must be replaced

cause braking failure.

stored in the original sealed the container

according to the cycle as specified in the

● After normal maintenance checks, the

and the container should be put in a safe

Warranty Manual. If the brake fluid stays in

brake fluid level should not fall fast. If it

place. Be careful to prevent children from

the system for too long, air resistance will be

does, immediately go to an authorized BAIC

touching it. Otherwise, they may be poisoned

caused inside the pipeline of the system when

dealership to have the vehicle checked.

the brake is applied. This will reduce the

braking effect and driving safety, or even

cause the braking system to be completely

ineffective, thus resulting in accidents.

Power Steering Fluid

205

Power Steering Fluid

Checking the Power Steering Fluid

Adding Power Steering Fluid

Level

Slowly add power steering fluid with care and

The power steering fluid transmits power in the

do NOT exceed the upper limit mark so as to

hydraulic power steering system and thus assists

prevent an impact on the braking effect.

in steering

Meanwhile, prevent the power steering fluid

from overflowing.

Warning

It is suggested that an authorized BAIC

●Power steering fluid is corrosive. Please

dealership should be asked to add power

keep the container sealed and put the

steering fluid

container out of reach of children. If it is

found that someone has swallowed the power

Tips

steering liquid by accident, immediately see a

Power steering fluid will damage the

doctor.

paint surface. Be sure to immediately use an

●If power steering fluid comes into contact

absorbent cloth to absorb the power steering

with the skin or the eye, immediately use a

liquid which has been splashed onto any

large amount of clear water to wash it

vehicle part and use a vehicle cleaning agent

To prevent dust from entering the storage tank,

mixed with clear water to wash it.

wipe the filler cover and unscrew the filler

cover as shown in the picture before checking

the fluid level:

Tips

●“MAX” is the upper limit mark for the power

Power steering fluid which meets the ATF

steering fluid.

III H specifications and is recognized by

●“MIN” is the lower limit mark for the power

BAIC may be used

steering fluid.

● The power steering fluid level should be

between the upper limit mark and the lower

limit mark.

If the fluid level is below the “MIN” mark, be

sure to add power steering fluid

206 Power Steering Fluid

Emergency Operation

Caution

In the event of regular loss of the power steering

●The color of a commercial power steering

fluid, ask an authorized BAIC dealership to

fluid which can be used may be different

inspect your vehicle.

from the color of the power steering fluid

In all circumstances, when the power steering

injected into the system in the manufacturing

fluid level is below the “MIN” mark or a fast

process. This is no cause for concern.

and noticeable loss of the power steering fluid is

●If an unspecified power steering fluid is

detected, be sure NOT to drive the vehicle. If it

used or two kinds of fluid are mixed, it may

is confirmed that the power steering fluid is

cause sealing failure and then power steering

slowly leaking, you may add more power

failure, parts damage or other faults

steering fluid to the “MAX” mark to ensure that

you can drive your vehicle for a short distance

to an authorized BAIC dealership to have it

checked.

If the power steering fluid level is below the

MIN mark, you must add steering liquid before

starting the engine. Otherwise, it will damage

the steering pump

Battery

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Battery

Warning

Battery

Operation

Warning

There is a danger of injury, corrosion,

● Open fire, sparks, string lights and

Symbols and Their Explanations

accident or fire in the maintenance of vehicle

smoking are prohibited. When handling

1.Be sure to wear goggles during

batteries and electrical parts!

power cables and electrical equipment and

maintenance!

● Do NOT let acidic or lead-containing

removing static loads, it is necessary to

2.The battery electrolyte is a highly

particles fall into your eyes, or onto your skin

prevent sparks from being generated. Do

corrosive substance. When operating

or clothes.

NOT make the battery terminals

it, you must wear protective gloves

●The acid in batteries is highly corrosive. Be

short-circuit. Otherwise, the high-energy

and goggles!

sure to wear protective gloves and goggles

sparks generated in the short-circuit may

3.The work place must be free of

when maintaining them. Do NOT turn

harm the maintenance personnel.

open fire, sparks, cover-free lights

batteries. Otherwise, the acid inside will flow

●When dismantling a battery, remove the

and smoking!

out from their exhaust hole. If battery acid is

negative cable first and then the positive

4.When charged, batteries will

splashed into your eye, be sure to

cable.

generate explosive mixed gases!

immediately use clear water to wash it out

●Children should be kept far away from

.5.Children must be kept far away

and then go to see a doctor right away. If

acids and batteries.Before connecting the

from the electrolyte and vehicle

battery acid is splashed onto the skin or

battery again, be sure to turn off all electrical

batteries!

clothes, be sure to immediately use a dense

equipment. Connect the positive cable first

soap liquid to neutralize it and then use a

and then the negative cable. Do NOT connect

If you are unfamiliar with the repair processes

large amount of water to wash it. If the acid

the power cables in the wrong way. This may

or have no required tools, be sure to NOT

is swallowed by mistake, be sure to

cause fire! Do NOT remove or place batteries

perform any maintenance on the electrical

immediately go to see a doctor.

on your own, because in some situations, such

system of the vehicle. If not absolutely sure, ask

● When charged, batteries will generate

an operation will cause serious damage to the

an authorized BAIC dealership to carry out the

explosive mixed gases. Therefore, batteries

batteries and the fuse box. If such

relevant maintenance.

should be charged in a well-ventilated space.

maintenance is indeed needed, please contact

an authorized BAIC dealership.

208 Battery

Checking Battery Power

Tips

Warning

If the vehicle needs to be driven over a long

If the monitoring indicator window is

distance or in a hot region or the battery is used

●Before starting battery maintenance, be

for too long, be sure to regularly check battery

colorless, you may use a screwdriver to

sure to carefully read and follow the safety

power

lightly tap the monitoring indicator window

warning

instructions

for

battery

to drain air bubbles. If the color inside the

maintenance.

monitoring indicator window does not

●Be sure NOT open the battery so as to

change, the battery must be replaced.

prevent chemical scalding and battery

In the event of the following usage conditions or

explosions.

situations, be sure to regularly check battery

●Do NOT connect a damaged or leaking

power:

battery. Damaged or leaking batteries must

●Vehicle with a long driven mileage.

be recycled and disposed of in accordance

●Driving in hot countries or regions.

with environmental protection laws and

●Battery is too old.

regulations.

●Driving in cold countries and regions.

●The work place must be free of open fire,

sparks, cover-free lights and smoking. When

opening power cables and electrical

equipment, attention must be paid to

preventing electric sparks or static from

● If the color inside the monitoring

being generated, Do NOT make the battery

indicatorwindow is green, it indicates that the

terminals short-circuit. Otherwise, the high

battery power is excellent.

energy electric sparks generated during the

●If the color inside the monitoring indicator

short circuit may injure the operating

window is black, it indicates that the battery

personnel

liquid volume is insufficient.

● If the monitoring indicator window is

colorless, it indicates that the battery needs to be

replaced

Battery

209

Working in winter

Charging and Replacing Battery

Charging Battery

There are especially strict requirements for

Only when you possess the essential

If the battery has been used for a rather long

batteries in winter, because the starting power

professional knowledge should you perform

time, it may not maintain charging efficiency

which they can provide at low temperatures is

maintenance on the battery.

when it is completely new. If the vehicle is used

only part of the starting power in room

If the vehicle is frequently driven over short

too infrequently, or the vehicle makes too many

temperature. We therefore suggest that before

distances or is parked and not used for a long

short starts, or runs in a cold environment, then

the cold season starts you should check your

time, be sure to increase the frequency of

its battery needs to be charged regularly.

vehicle’s battery with an authorized BAIC

battery

checks between the specified

Before charging, be sure to check the state of

dealership. Charging should be performed if

maintenance cycles.

the battery

necessary.

In the event of battery damage, the battery

Warning

If your vehicle is not driven for several weeks

power will be insufficient, making it difficult to

under an extremely cold situation, you should

start the vehicle. In such a situation, it is

● Do NOT charge the battery when it is

remove the battery and keep it indoors so as to

suggested that you go to an authorized BAIC

connected with the vehicle, this may seriously

protect it from damage.

dealership to have the battery charged or

damage the electrical system of the vehicle.

replaced

●If the display of the battery monitoring

Caution

indicator window is colorless, do NOT

attempt to charge the battery.

Only electrical equipment which meets the

●If the battery is frozen, do NOT attempt to

national specification on electromagnetic

charge it.

compatibility and is recognized by BAIC can

be used.

210 Battery

While being charged, the battery will generate

the battery charger before disconnecting the

Replacing Battery

corrosive acidic volatile gases, as well as an

wires from the battery terminals.

Only use a battery of the same model and

electric current that can cause serious damage.

After the engine is turned off, if the ignition

the same specification as that of the battery to

When charging a battery, always pay attention

switch remains in the ON mode for a long time

be replaced. Otherwise, there may be situations

to the following precautions:

or the headlights or the lighting equipment is

of inconsistent dimensions or different terminal

● Before charging, disconnect the battery

still in the ON mode, the battery may discharge

positions, thus likely to cause battery damage,

terminals from the vehicle and remove the

quickly, resulting in power deficiency

leakage or fire.

battery. Charging a battery whose wires have

When replacing a battery, ensure that it is

Caution

been connected will damage the electrical

correctly installed. Be sure that the battery tray

system of the vehicle.

In a cold environment, it may take a long

and the pressing board are correctly fixed so as

●Before turning on the charger switch, confirm

time to charge the battery. Before installing

to prevent the battery from moving in the event

the battery onto the vehicle after charging, it

that the wires of the battery charger are safely

of an accident or emergency braking.

is necessary to put the battery to one side for

clipped to the terminals of the battery. Once the

BAIC’s original batteries can meet the vehicle

one hour so as to dispel inflammable gases

charger is turned on, no wire can be moved

maintenance, performance and safety

● While charging the battery, be careful to

and minimize the danger of fire or explosion

requirements

protect your eyes.

Caution

● Make sure the top and vicinity of the battery

is properly ventilated, and avoid strong light

Before starting battery maintenance, be

sure to carefully read and follow the safety

near the battery (before and after the battery is

warning

instructions

for

battery

charged, it will generate flammable hydrogen).

maintenance.

When the color display in the battery

monitoring indicator window is green, stop

charging. Otherwise, this will lead to excessive

battery charging.

●When charging finishes, you need to turn off

Windshield Washing Liquid and Wiper Blade

211

Windshield Washing Liquid and

Replacing Windshield Wiper Blades

Warning

Wiper Blade

Caution

When performing maintenance on the engine

compartment, be sure to exercise extra care.

●The wiper blade must be kept in good

Windshield Washing Liquid and

●Before starting the maintenance, be sure to

state. This is essential for maintaining clear

Wiper Blade

carefully read and follow the relevant

vision.

warning instructions.

●To prevent the formation of streams, the

●Do NOT add any coolant or any other

wiper blade should be regularly cleaned

additives into the windshield washing liquid.

using a windshield cleaning agent. If the

They will leave oil stains when the windshield

windshield glass is very dirty, such as with

is cleaned, thus seriously affecting the front

insect remains, you cause a sponge and cloth

vision and resulting in accidents.

to clean and wipe the wiper blade.

● If the weather is cold, before the

windshield washer is opened each time, check

whether the wiper blades are frozen. Only

when the front and rear wiper blades are free

of interference and obstruction can the

windshield washer be operated

The washing liquid of both the front and rear

windshield is supplied from the washing liquid

storage tank inside the engine compartment. If it

is found the washing liquid level is too low, be

sure to promptly add washing liquid into the

storage tank.

It is difficult to use pure water to thoroughly

clean the front and rear windshields. In a cold

environment, pure water may also freeze.

Therefore, please use a windshield washing

liquid

212 Windshield Washing Liquid and Wiper Blade

If there is a frictional sound in the wiper blade,

Replacing Front Wiper Blade

it may be caused by the following factors:

●When the vehicle is washed inside an

automatic washing device, hard wax residues

are fixed to the windshield glass. Such hard wax

residues can only be cleared using a special

cleaning agent. Add a windshield cleaning agent

that can dissolve paraffin, and this frictional

sound can be eliminated. Ordinary washing

liquids which can only dissolve grease cannot

clear such deposits.

●If the wiper blade is damaged, it may also

generate a frictional sound. At this time, the

wiper blade should be replaced.

Press the key to unlock the wiper, and then pull

●The positioning angle of the wiper arm is

Pull up the wiper arm, follow the direction of -

the wiper along the -Arrow- direction

incorrect. Please to go to an authorized BAIC

Arrow A- and turn the wiper blade to the

dealership to have the positioning angle checked

position as shown in the figure

and adjusted.

It is necessary to regularly check the wiper

blade and replace the wiper blade as required.

Otherwise, it will damage the front and rear

windshield.

Windshield Washing Liquid and Wiper Blade

213

Replacing Rear Wiper Blade

Warning

While driving, be sure to clean all vehicle

window glass to maintain good vision! 

●Regularly clean the wiper blade and all

vehicle window glass.

●The wiper blade should be replaced once

or twice a year.

● Avoid wiping the windshield with dry

wiper blades so as to prevent the rubber

strips from aging and wear and the vehicle

windows from fluffing, which would

otherwise affect driving safety.

In the direction of -Arrow A-, turn the wiper

Pull up the rear wiper arm -Arrow-

blade to the position as shown in the figure to

separate it from the fixing groove on the rear

wiper arm and then remove the blade in the

direction of -Arrow B-.

Rear wiper blade can be installed following

the sequence opposite that of removing the rear

wiper blade.

214 Tires

Tires

Storage Instructions for Tires

Tire Pressure

Before removing tires, be sure to mark them

The correct tire pressure can prolong the service

Defective tires are very dangerous! If tires are

indicating their turning direction. When

life of tires. It can also ensure the best

damaged, excessively worn, or have improper

installing the tires, follow the marks to

combination of driving comfort, fuel economy

pressure, do NOT continue the driving.

reposition them. This can ensure that the turning

and drivability.

While driving, pay close attention to the state of

direction and dynamic balancing state of the

When the tire pressure is too low, it will

tires and regularly check for deformations

wheels will be kept unchanged.

intensify tire wear, greatly affect the drivability

(bulging) in the treads and tire sides. Also check

The removed wheels and tires should be stored

and fuel economy of the vehicle and increase

for scratches, abnormal wear, cracks, nails, etc.

in a cool and dry place, ideally in shade, away

the danger of lost tire effectiveness. If the tire

The most common causes of tire

from sunlight.

pressure is too high, it will cause driving

ineffectiveness:

Tires which are not yet installed on the vehicle

unstable and

●Impacting or friction with curbs

should be stored vertically

uneven tire wear, thus reducing the service life

●Driving over deep pits on the road

of the tires.Check tire pressure (including spare

●Tire pressure being too low or too high

tires) at a frequency of at least once a week.

Tires must be

Caution

checked when they are in a state of room

Be careful to prevent tire wear from the

temperature - as long as the vehicle has been

erosion of engine oil, grease, gasoline and

driven for 1.6km, it is enough to make tires fully

other vehicle liquids.

heat up, thus affecting tire pressure.

Tires

215

The pressure of hot tires is bound to increase. If

How to Check Tire Pressure?

Tire Puncturing

tire pressure has to be checked when the tires

Besides the tire pressure monitoring system, tire

Your vehicle is equipped with treadless tires.

are hot (after the vehicle has been driven for a

pressure can also be checked with high-quality

When the tires are punctured by a sharp object,

period of time), the pressure should have risen

pocket-type tire pressure gauge. It is not

there may not be apparent air leakage in the tires.

by approximately by 0.2~0.5bar. In such a

possible to determine whether the tire pressure

If you spot such a situation, immediately slow

situation, lease do NOT deflate the tires for the

is normal by visual checks alone. Even if not

down and drive carefully. Replace the punctured

purpose of making the tire pressure up to the

adequately inflated, radial tires still look very

tire with a spare tire or repair it.

standard.

normal. check inflated tire pressure when they

This type of puncturing will cause reduced tire

For details about cold tire pressure criteria, refer

are cold. “Cold state”

pressure. It is therefore very important to

to “Wheel” on page 250.

means tires that have not been driven for more

regularly check tire pressure. Punctured or

When to Check Tire Pressure?

than three hours or have been driven not over

damaged tires must be immediately repaired or

Tires should be checked at least once a week.

1.6km.

replaced as soon as possible

Do NOT forget to the pressure of spare tires.

Remove the valve cap from the valve core of the

Their pressure should be 220kPa.

tire, press the tire pressure gauge to the valve

with force, and then the tire pressure will be

displayed. No adjustment will be needed if the

inflated pressure of the tire in a cold state meets

the recommended pressure value on the tire and

loading information label. If the pressure is too

low, then it is necessary to inflate the tire to the

recommended value. If the pressure is too high,

it is possible to press the air gate element to

discharge air until the pressure reaches the

recommended value.

After the check is completed, be sure to

screw the valve cap back on the valve core. The

valve cap can prevent dust and moisture from

entering the tire

216 Tires

Hidden Damage

●Do NOT use used wheels or used tires of an

Warning

Damage to the tires and rims is

unknown origin, because such wheels and

often difficult to be noted. While the vehicle is

In the initial 500km, it is unlikely that new

tires

may have been damaged,

running, if the vehicle vibrates abnormally or

tires will not reach a state of their best road

although they bear no visible damage. While

deviates, it is likely that one tire has a fault. In

adhesion. Therefore, you should carefully

driving, they may cause the vehicle to go out

such a situation, you should go to an authorized

drive the vehicle at a medium speed so as to

of control and result in traffic accidents.

BAIC dealership to have the tire checked as

prevent accidents.

● While driving, if you spot any

soon as possible.

● Tires that have not undergone a

abnormal vibration or deviation of the

wear-in period or tires that have

vehicle, be sure to immediately stop and

been over-worn will have insufficient road

check to see if the tires are damaged.

adhesion. This will directly affect the braking

effect.

●If the tires are damaged, do NOT continue

to drive, because damaged tires may get

punctured while driving, thus resulting in

traffic accidents and personal injuries.

●The tire pressure must meet the provisions.

Otherwise, it may cause accidents. If the

vehicle is still driven at a high speed when

tire pressure is insufficient, it will make the

tires bend, thus extremely easy to cause tire

overheating. Tire bursting may result.

●Do NOT use damaged wires or wires which

have been worn to their pattern wear mark.

Such tires should be promptly replaced.

●Avoid using tires which are over six years

old as much as possible. If such tires have to

be used, be sure to exercise extra care while

driving and drive slowly.

Tires

217

Valve Hole

Tire Check and Rotation

Keep the valve hole cap tightly screwed to

It is suggested that tires should be rotated every

prevent dust from entering the valve hole. While

12,000km driven, or more frequently based on

checking tire pressure, check whether the valve

needs.

Front of

hole leaks (ideally use a soap liquid to see if air

Whenever abnormal wear is found, you should

vehicle

bubbles emerge).

rotate the tires as soon as possible and check the

wheel alignment. It is also necessary to check to

Tips

see whether the tires or wheels are damaged.

A suitable amount of home-use washing

In addition, it is also necessary to regularly

liquid may be added to clear water, and

check the tightening torque of the wheel nuts.

spread in the valve hole to see whether air

The corrected torque is required to reach

bubbles are generated. If bubbles are

(140±10) Nm. It is suggested that the tightening

produced, it indicates that there is gas

torque of each wheel nut should be checked

leakage.

after the vehicle has been driven for 1500km,

When rotating tires, be sure to follow the correct

5000km and 8000km. Every time the wheel

rotation mode as shown in the figure.

assembly is dismantled, tightening must be

After the tires are rotated, adjust the inflation

made in strict accordance with the torque

pressures of the front and rear tires according to

requirements.

the tire and loading information label. Ensure

that all wheel nuts have been correctly fastened.

Tips

The purpose of regularly rotating tires is to

make all tires wear evenly.

218 Tires

When To Replace Tires?

Warning

Tips

Rusting or dirt on the wheels or wheel

If the tires are worn unevenly (only on one

connectors will cause the loosening of the

side) or excessively, ask an authorized BAIC

wheel nuts after a certain period of time,

dealership to align the wheels.

thus resulting in the falling-off of wheels and

If any of the following situations occurs, tires

traffic accidents. Therefore when replacing

need to be replaced:

wheels, it is necessary to clear any rust or

● The tire wear indication mark has shown

dirt on the wheels

signs of wear.

4 and their connectors. In emergency

●Cord threads or fabric in the tire

situations, cloth or tissues may be used to

rubber is visible.

clean. If necessary, a scraper or a wire

●Treads or tire walls crack to a depth that

brush may be used to clear all rust or dirt.

makes cord threads or fabric visible.

Meanwhile, regularly check the tightening

●Tires bulge, warp or stratify.

torque of the wheel nuts and the corrected

●Tires are punctured, scratched or bear other

torque is required to reach (140±10)Nm. It is

All original tires bear wear indication marks.

damage, and the size and position of the damage

suggested that the tightening torque of each

These marks are located on the narrow strips

can hardly be repaired.

wheel nut should be checked after the vehicle

inside the tread patterns and distributed in the

has been driven for

tire periphery. On the road side of the tires,

1500km, 5000km and 8000km. Every time

there are small triangle signs indicating the

the wheel assembly is dismantled, tightening

position of the marks. When the tread pattern

must be made in strict accordance with the

has been worn to the indication mark, the tires

torque requirements.

should be promptly replaced.

Tires

219

Tire Information

Buy New Tires

Warning

Mixed use of tires will make the vehicle run

out of control while driving. If you mix tires

of different dimensions or models (radial

tires and bias-belted tires), it will not be

possible to steer the vehicle normally, thus

causing accidents. Use of tires of different

dimensions may damage the vehicle.

Therefore, all wheels

must have the same dimension and model.

A tire information label is pasted to the B-pillar

View the tire and loading information label on

on the driver’s side. Be sure to inflate tires

the vehicle to get information on the model and

according to the tire pressure specified on the

dimension of the tires needed.

label.

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Wheel Balance

Replacement of the Rim

Warning

Before the vehicle left the factory, the wheels

Bent, cracked or seriously rusting or corroded

already underwent dynamic balance treatment.

rims should be replaced. If the wheel nuts often

Use of an unsuitable rim will be dangerous.

However, many factors in the vehicle use

become loose, the wheels and wheel nuts should

It will affect the braking and steering

process will affect wheel balance,

thus

be replaced. Wheels that leak should be

performance of the vehicle, resulting in tire

resulting in wheel imbalance.

replaced (except for some repairable aluminum

leakage and making the vehicle run out of

Be sure to promptly perform dynamic

wheels). If the above situations occur, be sure to

control. It may cause accidents, injuring you

Balance treatment on imbalanced wheels.

go an authorized BAIC dealership to have

or others.

4 Otherwise, it will cause excessive wear to the

repairs made.

Use of the wrong rim will also cause

steering system, the suspension system and

The authorized BAIC dealership knows which

problems to the life of the bearing, the

tires.

type of rim should be used. The new rim should

cooling of the brake, the calibration of the

After tires are replaced, the wheels must be

have the same load capacity, diameter, width

speedometer or odometer, the focusing of the

dynamically balanced again.

and alignment as those of the original wheels.

headlights, the height of the bumper, the

Dynamic balance standard for wheels:

The new rim should also be installed identically

ground clearance of the vehicle, and the

cumulative≤10g.

as the original wheels.

clearance between the tires or tire snow chain

Rims can only be replaced using BAIC’s new

and the vehicle body and chassis, etc.

Inaccurate Wheel Alignment

original parts. This will ensure that the new rims

Use of a used rim on the vehicle can be very

Inaccurate wheel alignment will result in

match with your vehicle.

dangerous. There is no way for you to know

uneven wear to the tires, thus lowering driving

how the used rim has been used or how many

safety. If excessive uneven tire wear is found,

miles it has been driven. Such rims may

be sure to go to an authorized BAIC dealership

suddenly break down and cause an accident.

to have the wheels aligned.

If you need to replace rims, be sure to use

BAIC’s new and original rims.

Tires

221

When

Encountering

Tire

Snow chains

Puncturing

Do NOT install any snow chain which is not

Tire puncturing is not often seen while driving.

consented by BAIC. Otherwise, it may damage

the brake parts.

This is particularly true when the tires are

Unsuitable snow chains will damage the tires,

properly maintained. If a tire leaks, it could be

very slow. However, once tire puncturing is

rims, suspension, brake, and body of the vehicle.

encountered, the phenomena that occur and the

Only snow chains recommended by an

suggested measures for coping with them are as

authorized BAIC dealership and tested by BAIC

can be used. In the use of snow chains, pay 4

follows:

attention to the following requirements:

If a front tire is punctured, the drag effect of the

flat tire will make the vehicle deviate to its side.

1. The snow chain can be installed only on the

At this time, you should immediately lift off the

driving wheel;

accelerator pedal and tightly hold the steering

2. Follow the tightening instructions for the

installing of snow chains and the vehicle speed

wheel. Steer the vehicle to keep it in the original

limits under various road conditions;

lane and lightly depress the brake to stop the

vehicle in the emergency lane or a safe place.

3. Don’t drive at speed>50km/h.

If a rear tire is punctured, you should release the

4. To avoid damage to tires and the excessive

accelerator pedal. Turn the steering wheel to

wear of snow chain, when driving on snow-free

road, be sure to remove the snow chain.

your desired driving direction so as to keep

control over the vehicle. It could be very bumpy

and noisy, but you can still control the vehicle.

Lightly depress the brake to stop the vehicle in

the emergency lane or a safe place.

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223

Caution

Warning Triangles and

Please according to the national relevant laws

Extinguisher

and regulations, correct use warning

Triangle.

Warning Triangles

The warning triangles should be placed behind

the vehicle driving direction in accordance with

the relevant State regulations. When placing a

warning triangle on an ordinary highway in day

time, put it in a place which is about 50-100m

away in the direction of coming vehicles. In

Tips

expressways, the warning triangle should be put

The warning triangles are located under the

in a place which is at least 150m away in the

driver’s seat.

direction of coming vehicles. In the event of

If the vehicle breaks down on the road, park it

night, the distance should be increased based on

on the emergency lane or in a safe place, turn on

the specific situation.

the danger warning light, get warning triangle

from the driver’s seat, fold them out, and put

them in the designated positions so that

drivers of other vehicles can spot the danger,

slow down and pass by.

Spare Tires and Tools

225

Tools

Warning

● Do NOT use damaged spare wheels or

spare wheels which have been worn to the

maximum limit.

●Spare tires which are more than six years

old can only be used under emergency

situations, and the vehicle must be driven

carefully.

●After the spare tire is installed, be sure to

check tire pressure as soon as possible and

ensure that it is within the specified range.

4. Align the center hole of the replaced wheel to

the stud in the spare wheel pit.

Tips

5. Use your hand to pre-tighten 4 nuts and then

The air pressure of the spare tires is 220kPa.

the

Tips

3 ordinary wheel nuts with a tightening torque

The accompanying tools of the care are

should be (110±5) Nm. Finally, follow the right

located under the rear seats.

angle to insert the wheel lock key into the wheel

Vehicle tools include:

lock nut, and tighten the lock nut with a

1. Jack

tightening torque of (50±5) Nm.

2. Tool kit

6. Align the spare wheel clamp with the

The jack is fixed to the vehicle floor using

aluminum wheel clamp and press it with force

locking bolts, and the accompany toolkit is

in the axial direction. Press all the six clamps in,

located behind the jack.

complete the assembly.

226 Spare Tires and Tools

Warning

Caution

After use, the jack must be put back to its

●Improper use of the jack may cause serious

injuries.

original place. Also pay attention to the

supporting angle of the jack and ensure that

●The jack can only be used on a hard and

the jack can be put into the installation box.

flat surface.

●The jack can only be used for replacing the

wheels of this vehicle. It cannot be used to lift

Warning

other heavy objects or vehicles.

● Follow the specified

tightening

●When the jack is used, be sure to NOT

torque to correctly tighten the wheel nuts.

start the engine. Otherwise, it will

Otherwise, when the vehicle is driven, the

cause accidents.

nuts may become loose, thus increasing the

●When using the jack to lift the vehicle, be

The vehicle tool kit includes:

chance of traffic accidents.

sure to remember that you must not put any

1. Jack-use wrench

● When the wheel assembly dismantling

part of your body under the vehicle(to

2. Jack-use wrench extension rod

wrench provided along with the vehicle is

prevent accidents).

3. Wheel assembly dismantling wrench

used to fasten the wheel nuts but it is not

4. Front windshield fixing strap

●If it is indeed needed to operate under the

possible to guarantee the torque value,

5. Front windshield fixing strap’s fixing ring

vehicle, a suitable protective support must be

rationally control vehicle speed when driving,

6. Key to wheel lock

placed under the vehicle.

avoid sudden acceleration and emergency

braking and go to a specialized place to

calibrate and ensure that the wheel nuts

reach the required tightening torque.

The wheel nut toque is: 130±5Nm。

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227

Replacement of Flat Tires

Warning

The dimensions of the emergency spare tires

and their rims of this vehicle are the same as

There are risks when tires are replaced. The

those of the damaged wheels.

vehicle may slide off the jack, tip over or fall

After an emergency spare tire is installed, the

upon you or others, thus causing serious

steering performance of the vehicle will change.

injury.

Please rationally control vehicle speed, and

Please find a flat and safe place to replace

avoid abrupt acceleration and emergency

tires. The relevant laws and regulations must

braking.

be strictly complied with. All passengers

Emergency spare tires can only be used for a

must leave the vehicle and wait in a safe

short period of time.

place.

The maximum vehicle speed should not exceed

To prevent the vehicle from moving, the

70km/h.

following measures should be taken:

While driving, do NOT use more than one

1. Apply the parking brake.

To further ensure that the vehicle will not move,

emergency spare tire.

2. Set the shift lever to the Neutral Gear “N”.

you may place a stopper in front of and behind

3. Turn off the engine. When the vehicle is

Preparatory Work

the tire which is farthest away from the tire to

being lifted, do NOT start the engine again.

If you find that a tire is flat, you should slowly

be replaced (e.g. the tire which is diagonal to the

4. Do NOT let passengers stay inside the

drive the vehicle to a flat place where safe

tire to be replaced).

vehicle.

maintenance can be performed so as to prevent

further damage to the tire and the rim. Also, put

a warning triangle in a suitable place behind the

vehicle, and turn on the emergency warning

light.

228 Spare Tires and Tools

Loosening Wheel Nuts

Lifting Vehicle

Tips

Before lifting the vehicle using the

jack, only loosen the wheel nuts by one turn.

●The wheel assembly wrench provided with

the vehicle may be used to do the loosening.

Before jacking the vehicle, be sure to loosen the

Put the jack at the right lifting point. Be sure

wheel nuts first.

that the jack is placed on flat, solid ground.

Turn the wheel nuts counter-clockwise to loosen

them.

To get maximum torque, be sure to put the nut

into the wrench as shown in the figure above,

hold the end part of the wrench handle and pull

it upwards. But, be sure to NOT let the wrench

go off the nut.

Do NOT remove the nut. Instead, just loosen it

by approximately one turn.

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229

Caution

The lifting and follow-up replacement

procedures could only be performed after the

nuts of the wheel have been loosened.

Warning

●The jack must be used on a hard and flat

surface.

●The jack must be put at a suitable lifting

point. 5

●Strictly follow the operational precautions

As shown in the figure, first assemble the

Use the assembled tool to turn the jack

of the jack.

jack-use wrench, the jack-use wrench extension

clockwise and lift the vehicle until the leaking

●When a trailer is towed, the trailer must be

rod and the wheel assembly wrench as shown.

tires off the ground.

separated from the main vehicle.

Remove the wheel nuts first and then the

● While lifting, you should continuously

leaking tire. Be sure to exercise care when

watch the vehicle condition. If you feel that

touching the wheel nuts, because these nuts

the vehicle body is apparently tilting, you

could have become very hot due to vehicle

should stop lifting, find out what the problem

driving. Put the leaking tire on the ground, with

is and only resume lifting after the problem

its outer surface facing upwards.

has been fixed.

230 Spare Tires and Tools

Mount Spare Tire

When installing the wheel nuts, use your hand

Turn the jack handle clockwise to lower the

Align the installing hole of the spare wheel with

to tighten them first. Then, push the wheel

vehicle.

the installing hole in the brake disc.

backwards to see if it can be tightened a bit

Use the wheel assembly wrench to tighten the

more.

wheel nuts. Aside from your hand, do NOT use

Caution

other tools or leverage tools like a hammer, a

Before installing the tire, be sure to use a

pipe or a foot, and be sure that the wrench is

wire brush (or similar tool) to remove all

tight on the nut.

corrosive items from the installing surface.

Following the sequence as shown in the figure

and evenly tighten the wheel nuts.

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231

Instructions for Replacement of

Caution

Warning

Wheel

●The wheel nuts should be evenly tightened

●Spare tires which are more than six years

● The replaced wheel should promptly and

following the sequence as shown in the figure.

old can only be used under emergency

correctly installed into the spare tire storage

● After the wheel is installed, go to an

situations, and the vehicle must be driven

place.

authorized BAIC dealership as soon as

carefully.

●After use, the accompanying tools should be

possible to have the wheel nut tightening

●After a spare wheel is installed, be sure to

promptly cleaned and put back to their original

torque checked.

check the tire pressure as soon as possible so

place.

●If a nut is rusted or difficult to turn when

that it is within the specified range.

● Check the wheel nut tightening torque as

the wheel is replaced, the nut must be

●When a spare tire is used, the vehicle speed

soon as possible.

replaced when checking the wheel nut

must not exceed

70km/h. Avoid abrupt

●Damaged wheels must be repaired as soon as

tightening

torque,

and the

bolt

acceleration and emergency braking as much

possible.

thread should be cleaned.

as possible.

Caution

Warning

The emergency spare tire or the replaced

wheel must be reliably fixed to the spare tire

The threads on the wheel nuts and the hub

rack.

must be kept clean and free of grease and

other attached items.

232 Replacement of Fuse

Replacement of Fuse

Remove the knee protective panel

With knee protective panel

Fuse Box

1. Adjust the steering column to the bottom

1. Check to ensure the steering column is

position;

adjusted to the bottom position, and the knee

2. Attach a piece of 50 ×100mm protective strip

protective panel is attached with a protective

Tips

(made of non-woven fabrics or similar materials)

strip.

The fuse box is located on the left side of the

on the knee protective panel close to the ignition

2. Force forward on both the left and the right

lower steering column of the instrument

lock to protect the knee protective panel against

from bottom to top to install the knee protective

panel, at the back of knee board. To facilitate

scratching during the removal and installation;

panel;

viewing during inspections or repair, the

3. Force backward on both the left and the right

3. Remove the protective non-woven fabrics;

lower knee board needs to be removed.

from bottom to top to remove the knee

protective panel;

Replacement of Fuse

233

Install Fuse Box

Engine Compartment Power

Check and Replace Fuse

1 Check and ensure the steering column had

Distribution Center

If a certain electrical device stops working, you

adjusted the lowest position. The knee

should check whether it is caused by fuse

protection cover is with a protection cover

damage. You may follow the graphs of Engine

2 Install knee protection cover plate, from

Compartment Power Distribution Center the

bottom to top, to forward force by left and right

position map on the fuse box cover and tables to

sides at the same time.

determine the one or several fuses that control

3 Rip cover nonwovens.

the component. Before you are able to

determine whether the fault is caused by fuse

damage, you may replace all damaged fuses and

check if electrical devices can work normally. If

the fault still exists, please contact an authorized

BAIC dealership.

Pull out the fuse of the electrical device which

has stopped working, and check it out.

Find the melted metal wire in the fuse. If the

fuse has melted (the fuse in the place of the

Tips

arrow in the figure has been disconnected), be

The engine compartment power distribution

sure to use a spare fuse of the same or lower

center is located at the front end of the

amperage to replace it.

battery.

If no spare fuse can be used and the vehicle

cannot be moved as a result, a fuse of the same

or lower amperage may be removed from

another circuit to make

234 Replacement of Fuse

the replacement. However, you must be sure

Engine Compartment Power Distribution Center Layout

that even if this circuit, such as the circuit of the

cigarette lighter or the radio, is temporarily not

used, and that it will not affect you to drive.

If the alternative fuse of the same rated value

melts again within a short time, it then indicates

that the vehicle may have a serious electrical

fault. At this time, you should leave the melted

fuse in the circuit and contact an authorized

BAIC dealership.

Caution

If you use a spare fuse of a rather low

amperage to replace the melted fuse, it may

melt again. If the fault is fixed, you should

also use a fuse of the correct rated value to

replace it as soon as possible.

Replacement of Fuse

235

Specifications and Functions of

15A

Horn

HFKA

Compressor relay

Reserved

Starter relay

Engine

Compartment

Power

30A

BCM

Reserved

Distribution Center

30A

BCM

Low-speed fan 1

Position

Specification

Function

25A

BCM

Low-speed Fan 2

10A

EMS

25A

BCM

Fuel pump relay

15A

A/C compressor

20A

Ignition switch IG

Main relay

PEPS BCM ST

15A

TCU IG

V11

Vacuum pump relay

30A

Starter excitation

EMS/ABS steering angle, yaw

Low beam light relay

Reserved

10A

angle sensor IG

J10

Reserved

40A

Low-speed fan 1

20A

220V Power

J11

V9-Z

Front wiper low-speed relay

40A

Low-speed Fan 2

40A

Blower

J12

V9-Z

Front wiper high-speed relay

15A

Fuel pump

TCU B+ (AT specified)

Left front fog light relay(The

10A

Main relay 2

J13

V11

40A

ABS/ESP B+

light bulb fog lamps specified)

10A

Blower relay coil

J14

HFKA

Horn relay

Reserved

Injection

nozzle,

Right front fog light relay(The

Reserved

15A

sensor

J15

V11

light bulb fog lamps specified)

Ignition coil, brake

Reserved

J16

HFKA

Reserved

15A

switch

Reserved

J17

Blower relay

30A

Main relay

Reserved

J18

HFKA

Reserved

25A

ABS/ESP B+

80A

Cab fuse box power supply

J19

HFKA

Reserved

175A

Alternator

15A

Vacuum pump

80A

High -speed fun-speed fan 1

15A

Left front headlight

Spare fuse

Right

front

10A

Spare fuse

15A

headlight

15A

Spare fuse

Reserved

20A

Spare fuse

20A

Front wiper

15A

lef front foglight

15A

Right front foglight

236 Replacement of Fuse

Engine

Compartment

Power

Position

Specification

Function

Tips

50A

High-speed Fan 1

Distribution Center Layout

As shown in the figure, there is a spare fuse

50A

High-speed Fan 2

inside the engine compartment power

J20

High-speed Fan 1

distribution center. If a fuse of your vehicle is

J21

High-speed Fan 2

damaged, you may use the spare fuse to

replace it.

Tips

As shown in the figure, there is a spare fuse

Tips

inside the engine compartment power

It is not guaranteed that the fuse specifics

distribution center. If a fuse of your vehicle is

described above apply to all vehicle models.

damaged, you may use the spare fuse to

For detailed information about the use of

replace it.

fuses, please refer to the specific vehicle.

Different vehicle models may have slightly

different fuses.

Tips

Some electrical devices may be equipped with

It is not guaranteed that the fuse specifics

several fuses. It may also be possible that

described above apply to all vehicle models.

several electrical devices share one fuse.

For detailed information about the use of

fuses, please refer to the specific vehicle.

Different vehicle models may have slightly

different fuses.

Some electrical devices may be equipped with

several fuses. It may also be possible that

several electrical devices share one fuse.

238 Replacement of Fuse

PEPS power 2

10A

USB/EHC/220V/EHC swtich

Tips

Electronic mirror/Defroster relay/EPB

15A

Cigarette lighter,

10A

As shown in the figure, there is a spare fuse

switch/USB charge plug

Reserved

inside the engine compartment power

10A

Brake switch

Reserved

distribution center. If a fuse of your vehicle is

automobile data recorder

Reserved

damaged, you may use the spare fuse to

Reserved

replace it.

Reserved

Tips

Reserved

It is not guaranteed that the fuse specifics

Reserved

Defroster relay

described above apply to all vehicle models.

Reserved

Rear fog light relay

For detailed information about the use of

Four doors modul/Four-wheel drive

Reserved

fuses, please refer to the specific vehicle.

10A

controller/BCM/Reversing Radar/Rear

ACC relay

Different vehicle models may have slightly

Cameras

IG1 relay

different fuses.

off-road information/EPB

Some electrical devices may be equipped with

10A

Reserved

controller/PEPS/Instrument

several fuses. It may also be possible that

several electrical devices share one fuse.

10A

Air bag

10A

GW/TPMS/ A/C /panel/Gearshift

driving and Passenger seat/Electronic

mirror/EPB switch/Interior Rearview

10A

Mirror/Headlight height/backlight

adjustment

rain sensor

10A

PEPS/BCM

Replacement of Bulbs

239

Replacement of Bulbs

Warning

Emergency Startup

Usually, it is not possible to replace a bulb

Absolutely do NOT charge frozen batteries.

If discharging makes it impossible to start the

without removing other parts of the vehicle.

This may cause explosions! Even if unfrozen,

engine, you may start it by using the battery of

This is particularly true for those bulbs which

acids may overflow when the battery is

another vehicle via a jumper cable. The

can only be operated from inside the engine

charged, thus causing corrosive damage.

following points should also be observed:

compartment. Such work requires professional

Frozen batteries must be replaced.

skills.

● The rated voltage of the power-supplying

batteries should be 12V and their capacity (Ah)

Warning

should not below that of the vehicle battery

Caution

Particular care should be exercised when

which has discharged.

When starting the engine via jumper cables,

working on the engine compartment!

●Only jumper cables with a sufficient cross

do NOT allow the two vehicles to come into

There is pressure in bulbs. During the

section can be used. Attention should be paid to

contact. Otherwise, once the positive poles of

replacement, explosion may occur.-be

the instructions provided by the power cable

the two batteries are connected, the current

aware of injury!

manufacturer.

is immediately connected, and danger may

● Only jumper cables with an insulated

occur.

electrode holder should be used.

Tips

The capacity of the battery equipped for this

vehicle is 60Ah.

The capacity of the battery equipped for this

vehicle is 60Ah.

240 Emergency Startup

Jumper Cables

5.Connect the end -3- of the black cable with

Caution

To connect batteries via jumper cables, it is

the

negative

electrode

(-)

the

necessary to connect the positive terminals first

power-supplying battery “B” and the other end

● Properly arrange the jumper cables to

and then the negative terminals.

-.4-

with the engine cylinder of the

prevent contact between the cable and

power-receiving battery “A” or the metal

moving parts of the engine.

component which is reliably connected with the

●When dismantling the jumper cable, open

engine cylinder.

the blower or rear window heater of the

6. Start the vehicle with the power-supplying

vehicle with battery low in order to reduce

battery and let it run in idle speed, and then start

the peak voltage while the cable is being

the engine of the vehicle with the

dismantled.

power-receiving battery and let run for a period

●To ensure successful jumper connection,

of time so that the motor charges the

the engine must be running idle when the

power-receiving battery.

cables are removed.

7. Remove the power cable in a sequence

opposite to the steps above. During removal, be

careful not to be injured by the revolving leather

belt or fan.

1. Wear protective goggles properly, and

remove watches, bracelets and other metal

ornaments to prevent electric shock;

2. Put the ignition key to the “LOCK” position.

3. Connect the end -1- of the red power cable

with the anode (+) of the power-receiving

battery “A”.

Connect the other end

-2- to the

power-supplying battery “B”.

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241

Towing from the Front

Warning

Emergency Towing

Improper use of the jumper cable may result

The front and rear parts of the vehicle are both

in battery explosion and thus bring serious

equipped with a towing hook which can be used

personal injury.

for towing things. When your vehicle breaks

●The engine compartment is a high-risk

down or has an accident, the front or rear

area. Improper maintenance could cause

towing hook can be used as a traction point to

fatal accidents extremely easily.

tow your vehicle.

●Absolutely do NOT directly connect the

negative power cable to the negative pole of

Caution

the power-receiving battery. Otherwise,

The towing hook must not be used to tow

sparks will be generated the moment when

other vehicles. It cannot be used to tow

the power cables are connected. The

trailers.

inflammable gases generated by the battery

The best towing method is to use a special

may be ignited by the sparks, thus causing

towing vehicle. If hoisting towing (with the

This vehicle has two front towing hooks,

explosive accidents.

front wheels lifted) is needed or the vehicle

symmetrically distributed on the left and right

●Absolutely do NOT connect the negative

must be towed with all four wheels on the

sides of the front bumper of the vehicle, as

power cable with any part of the fuel system

ground, attention should be paid to:

shown in the figure.

or the brake pipeline. Doing so may cause

When the ignition key is located “ON” position,

fire.

turn on the hazard warning light.

●While performing maintenance, be sure to

The shift lever of the transmission needs to be

NOT bend down and face the battery so as to

put to the neutral and N position, while the

protect against scalding by acids.

transfer case shift lever must be put to the 2H

●Do NOT touch open flames. Doing so may

position.

cause explosions.

242 Emergency Towing

Towing from the Rear

Towing the Vehicle Warning

Warning

If the vehicle needs to be dragged, we suggest

●Inexperienced drivers must NOT attempt

that you entrust an authorized BAIC dealership

to tow other vehicles so as to prevent

or a commercial towing company to do it for

accidents.

you. When you contact them, you must tell

them how the vehicle needs to be dragged.

To drag the vehicle, a suitable towing device

Caution

may be used to ensure that the vehicle is

●The driver of the towed vehicle must turn

dragged without damage. Personnel from

on their emergency warning light. They

commercial towing companies are familiar with

should also comply with the relevant laws

the national/provincial/municipal and local

and regulations.

towing laws. You may seek help from them.

●Ensure the traction rope is always in the

tension state.

The rear traction ring (as indicated with the

Arrow) is installed on the welded plate in the

rear of the vehicle.

Emergency Towing

243

Towing from front\

Towing from rear

Using a Flatbed Truck to Drag the

Vehicle

Caution

Do NOT tow the vehicle from the front when

Do NOT tow the vehicle from the rear when

Caution

its rear wheels are on the ground. When the

the front wheels are on the ground. This will

Be sure to apply the parking brake and fix all

wheels are lifted, be sure to confirm that the

seriously damage the transmission of the

four wheels properly to prevent the vehicle

opposite end of the lifted side keeps a suitable

vehicle.

from moving in the event of emergency

clearance off the ground. Otherwise, during

braking.

the towing the bumper or body of the towed

vehicle might be damaged.

Identification Number

245

Identification Number

On this vehicle, the vehicle identification

number (VIN) is indicated in

5 positions,

namely on the vehicle data plate -1-*, on the

bottom of the left windshield glass -2-, on the

body between the two hinges of the engine hood

-3- (only visible when the engine hood is fully

opened), on the inside of the tailgate) -4-, and

on the beam of the right vehicle -5-.

The vehicle data plate is pasted to the middle

and lower part of the B-pillar on the right side*.

For some models, the data plate is riveted to the

facade of the right side of the engine

compartment.

Identification Number

247

Vehicle Data Nameplate

The product label is in the middle and lower

part of the B-pillar on the front passenger’s

side*. The following information can be read

from the product label:

1. Vehicle identification number

2. Brand & vehicle model

3. Engine model & maximum engine net power

4. Engine displacement & maximum

permissible total mass

5. Number of passengers & date of

manufacturer

※Note: For some models, the data plate is

The transmission code is imprinted on the

The transfer case code is imprinted on the

riveted to the facade of the right side of the

transfer case casing.

engine compartment.

transmission casing.

Vehicle Parameters

249

Main type and parameters

Vehicle type

BJ2021F7VA3B

BJ2022F7VM3B

Engine type

B231R

B201R

driving type

4WD

The vehicle production emission

EuroⅤ

Length (mm)

4645

Width (mm)

1925

Height (mm)

1871

Wheelbase (mm)

2745

Front wheel thread (mm)

1610

Rear wheel thread (mm)

1610

Minimum ground clearance (full load (mm)

≥210

Maximum passenger

Min. turning diameter

12.5

Approach angle (°)

Departure angle (°)

curb weight

2095

2055

axle load front/rear (stut of curb)

1099/996

1078/977

Total mass(kg)

2520

2480

axle load front/rear (stut of full load)

1184/1336

1166/1314

100Km/h time of continuous shift start acceleration（s）

≤13

≤15

maximum vehicle speed（km/h）

≥160

Max. grade ability (%) on dry and hard cement pavement

≥60

Fuel consumption under comprehensive working conditions (L/100km)

9.4

Fuel consumption at equal speed of 90Km/h (L/100km)

10.5

250 Vehicle Parameters

Structural Parameters

The Braking System

Minimum turning diameter（m）

12.5

Brake pedal’s free stroke (mm)

10~20

Approach angle（°）

≥37

Clutch pedal’s free stroke (mm)

10~20

limit of front brake pad (not

Departure angle（°）

≥31

including backboard thickness)

Seat number

(mm)

Front Wheel Alignment Parameters

limit of rear brake pad (not

Front wheel camber

0°±30′

including backboard thickness)

Caster angle

5°30′±30′

(mm)

Kingpin inclination

13°24′±20′

Electrical Equipment

Front toe-in (one side)

0°9′±3′

Type of battery

Free of maintenance

Wheel parameter

20h rate capacity

70AH

Voltage & electrode

12V, negative pole (-) grounding

Item

Front wheel

Rear wheel

Spare tire

Rated output value of AC motor

13.5V/140A

Tire pressure

220

Power of starter motor

1.4kW

(Cold sate)(kPa）

Rim dimension

17X8J

Tire Dimension

265/65R17

Wheel nut torque

140±10

110±5

（N•m）

dynamic balancing

Unilateral residual unbalance≤10g

Vehicle Parameters

251

Engine Parameters

Consumption and filling amount

Model

B201R（2.0T）

B231R（2.3T）

reference quantity(L)

Type

Inline four-cylinder,

More than 92#

Type and category

turbocharger, DOHC

gasoline (2.0Tengine);

Emission standard

Euro V

EuroV

Fuel tank capacity

More than 95#

92# or higher

gasoline or higher

Fuel type

Unleaded gasoline

(2.3T engine)

Cylinder bore X

Brand: FUCHS

stroke, Displacement

90X78

90X90

TITAN EM5C

530SAAB;

grade:ACEA A3/B3;

Compression ratio

1.985

2.29

Engine Oil

5.5

viscosity: 5W-30;

Cylinder bore X

(0W-30 or 0W-40 at

stroke, Displacement

8.8:1

9.3:1

ambient temperature

below -35℃)

Max. net power

150/5500

184/5300

Max. net power(speed)

MT transmission oil

2.6

GL-4 75W/90

145/5500

170/5300

AT transmission oil

Free of maintenance

kW（r/min）

BW47-45 Electronic

Max. net

1.5

Dexron Ⅲ

transfer

torque(speed)

280/1900-4500

350/1900-4300

Coolant

7.66

-35

N m（r/min）

Windshield washing

Idle speed (A/C not

2.3

liquid

working)(The Engine

750±50

Power Steering Fluid

ATF Ⅲ H

is hot)

Idling (A/C working)

Brake Fluid

0.6

HZY4（DOT4）

750±50

(The engine is hot）

Front axle gear oil

GL-5 SAE80W-90

Rear axle gear oil

GL-5 SAE80W-90

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