Geely EC718, EC718RV, EC715, EC715RV. Manual part — 4

Warning: When storing an undeployed inflator module, make
sure the airbag opening point away from the surface on which
the inflator module rests. Do not point the airbag opening to the
ground. Do not place any items onto the airbag module.
Provide free space for the airbag to expand in case of an
accidental deployment.
Do not have the undeployed airbag module soaked in water or
come into contact with other liquids.

Do not place the undeployed airbag module near the fire source
or a high-temperature area. Prevent personal injury caused by
accidental airbag deployment.

Airbag Collision Sensor Handling Warning

Warning: Do not hit or shake airbag system collision sensors.
Before supply power to the collision sensors, ensure the
collision sensors firmly tightened. Failure to follow the correct
procedures may cause airbag accidental deployment or
inoperative, resulting in personal injury.

Adding Fluid to the Brake System Notice

Notice: When adding fluid to the brake master cylinder
reservoir, use DOT-4 brake fluid from a clean, sealed brake
fluid container. The use of any type of fluid other than the
recommended type of brake fluid may cause contamination
which could result in damage to the internal rubber seals and/
or rubber linings of hydraulic brake system components.

Anti-Corrosion Materials Notice

Notice: If the power steering system has been serviced, an
accurate fluid level reading cannot be obtained unless air is
bled from the steering system. The air in the fluid may cause
pump cavitation noise and may cause pump damage over a
period of time.

Belt Dressing Notice

Notice: Do not use belt dressing on the drive belt. Belt dressing
causes the breakdown of the composition of the drive belt.
Failure to follow this recommendation will damage the drive
belt.

Brake Caliper Notice

Notice: Support the caliper with a piece of wire to prevent
damage to the brake line.

Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical
Components Notice

Notice: Avoid spilling brake fluid onto painted surfaces,
electrical connections, wiring, or cables. Brake fluid will

damage painted surfaces and cause corrosion to electrical
components. If any brake fluid comes in contact with painted
surfaces, immediately flush the area with water. If any brake
fluid comes in contact with electrical connections, wiring, or
cables, use a clean shop cloth to wipe away the fluid.

Damage to Fuel Tank Straps Notice

Notice: Do not bend the fuel tank straps. Bending the fuel tank
straps may damage the straps.

Engine Emissions Notice

Notice: Modifications made to the engine or exhaust system
can effect the vehicle's emission controls and may cause the
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) or Check Engine Lamp to
illuminate.

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Engine

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Transmission

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Exhaust System

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Fuel System

Notice: Replacement tires that do not meet the same Tire
Performance Criteria (TPC) of the original tire can also affect
the vehicle's emission controls. This may also cause the
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) or Check Engine lamp to
illuminate.

Notice: Modifications to these systems or the installation of
incorrect the TPC tire could lead to repairs that are covered by
the manufacturer's warranty. This may also cause a required
Emission Inspection/Maintenance test to fail.

Engine Lifting Notice

Notice: When raising or supporting the engine for any reason,
do not use a jack under the oil pan, any sheet metal, or the
crankshaft pulley. Lifting the engine in an unapproved manner
may cause component damage.

Engine Mounting Notice

Notice: Broken engine mountings can cause misalignment of
certain drive-train components. Misalignment of drive-train
components causes eventual destruction of the drive-train
components.

Notice: If one engine mount breaks, the rest of the engine
mounts will have increased stress put on them. This could
cause the rest of the engine mounts to break.

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Excessive Adhesive on Flywheel Bolts Notice

Notice: Apply the proper amount of the sealant to the fastener
when assembling this component. Excessive use of the sealant
can prohibit the component from being assembled properly or
allow the fastener to loosen. A component or fastener that is
not assembled properly can loosen or fall off leading to
extensive engine damage.

Excessive Force and Oxygen Sensor Notice

Notice: The oxygen sensor may be difficult to remove when the
engine temperature is above 48°C (120°F). Excessive force
may damage threads in the exhaust manifold or the exhaust
pipe.

Exhaust System Inspection Notice

Notice: When inspecting or replacing exhaust system
components, make sure there is adequate clearance from all
points on the under-body to prevent overheating of the floor
pan and possible damage to the passenger compartment
insulation and trim materials.

Torque Reaction Against Timing Drive Chain
Notice

Notice: A wrench must be used on the hex of the camshaft
when loosening or tightening in order to prevent component
damage. Failure to prevent the torque reaction against the
timing drive chain can lead to timing drive chain failure.

Exterior Trim Emblem Removal Notice

Notice: Use a plastic, flat-bladed tool to prevent paint damage
when removing an emblem/name plate.

Fastener Notice

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location.
Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for
that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners
requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are
identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints,
lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint
surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener
torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener.
Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and
systems.

Fuel Pressure Notice

Notice: Do not allow the fuel pressure to exceed the specified
value because damage to the fuel pressure regulator or the fuel
pressure gage may result.

Handling Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive
Parts Notice

Notice: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage many solid-
state electrical components. ESD susceptible components
may or may not be labeled with the ESD symbol. Handle all
electrical components carefully. Use the following precautions
in order to avoid ESD damage:

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Touch a metal ground point in order to remove your body's
static charge before servicing any electronic component;
especially after sliding across the vehicle seat.

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Do not touch exposed terminals. Terminals may connect to
circuits susceptible the ESD damage.

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Do not allow tools to contact exposed terminals when
servicing connectors.

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Do not remove components from their protective packaging
until required to do so.

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Avoid the following actions unless required by the
diagnostic procedure:

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Jumping or grounding of the components or connectors.

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Connecting test equipment probes to components or
connectors. Connect the ground lead first when using
test probes.

Ground the protective packaging of any component before
opening. Do not rest solid-state components on metal
workbenches, or on top of TVs, radios, or other electrical
devices.

Heated Oxygen and Oxygen Sensor Notice

Notice: Do not remove the pigtail from either the heated oxygen
sensor (HO2S) or the oxygen sensor (O2S). Removing the
pigtail or the connector will affect sensor operation.

Notice: Handle the oxygen sensor carefully. Do not drop the
HO2S. Keep the in-line electrical connector and the louvered
end free of grease, dirt, or other contaminants. Do not use
cleaning solvents of any type.

Notice: Do not repair the wiring, connector or terminals.
Replace the oxygen sensor if the pigtail wiring, connector, or
terminal is damaged.

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Notice: This external clean air reference is obtained by way of
the oxygen sensor signal and heater wires. Any attempt to
repair the wires, connectors, or terminals could result in the
obstruction of the air reference and degraded sensor
performance.

Notice: The following guidelines should be used when servicing
the heated oxygen sensor:

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Do not apply contact cleaner or other materials to the
sensor or vehicle harness connectors. These materials
may get into the sensor causing poor performance.

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Do not damage the sensor pigtail and harness wires in such
a way that the wires inside are exposed. This could provide
a path for foreign materials to enter the sensor and cause
performance problems.

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Ensure the sensor or vehicle lead wires are not bent sharply
or kinked. Sharp bends or kinks could block the reference
air path through the lead wire.

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Ensure that the peripheral seal remains intact on the
vehicle harness connector in order to prevent damage due
to water intrusion.

Ignition OFF When Disconnecting Battery
Notice

Notice: Always turn the ignition OFF when connecting or
disconnecting battery cables, battery chargers, or jumper
cables. Failing to do so may damage the Power Train Control
Module (PCM) or other electronic components.

Installing Hoses without Twists or Bends Notice

Notice: The inlet and outlet hoses must not be twisted during
installation. Do not bend or distort the inlet or outlet hoses to
make installation easier. Failure to follow these procedures
could result in component damage.

Machined Surface Damage Notice

Notice: Do not nick, scratch or damage the sealing surface. The
sealing surface is a machined surface. Damage to the
machined surface can cause leakage.

Power Train Control Module and Electrostatic
Discharge Notice

Notice: Do not touch the connector pins or soldered
components on the circuit board in order to prevent possible
electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage to the PCM.

Power Steering Hose Disconnected Notice

Notice: Do not start the vehicle with any power steering gear
inlet or outlet hoses disconnected. When disconnected, plug or
cap all openings of components. Failure to do so could result
in contamination or loss of power steering fluid and damage to
the system.

Ring Gear Removal Notice

Notice: Do not pry the ring gear from the differential case.
Prying the ring gear from the differential case may cause
damage to the ring gear and/or the differential case.

Sealant Notice

Notice: Do not allow the RTV sealant to enter any blind
threaded hole. RTV sealant that is allowed to enter a blind
threaded hole can cause hydraulic lock of the fastener when
the fastener is tightened. Hydraulic lock of a fastener can lead
to damage to the fastener and/or the components. Hydraulic
lock of a fastener can also prevent the proper clamping loads
to be obtained when the fastener is tightened. Improper
clamping loads can prevent proper sealing of the components
allowing leakage to occur. Preventing proper fastener
tightening can allow the components to loosen or separate
leading to extensive engine damage.

Scan Tool Usage Notice

Notice: Before perform vehicle diagnostic, pay attention to the
following, otherwise it may cause damage to the engine control
module.

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The scan tool and the software must be up to date.

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Vehicle battery must be fully charged, battery voltage
should be between 12-14 V.

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Scan tool terminals must be firmly connected.

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When programming the engine control module, do not
connect the battery to the charger.

Steering Wheel in the Full Turn Position Notice

Notice: Do not hold the steering wheel in the full turn position
longer than 5 seconds, as damage to the steering pump may
result.

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Test Probe Notice

Notice: Do not insert test equipment probes (DMM etc.) into
any connector or fuse block terminal. The diameter of the test
probes will deform most terminals. A deformed terminal will
cause a poor connection, which will result in a system failure.
Always use approved terminal test kit in order to front probe
terminals. Do not use paper clips or other substitutes to probe
terminals.

Notice: When using the approved terminal test kit, ensure the
terminal test adapter choice is the correct size for the connector
terminal. Do not visually choose the terminal test adapter
because some connector terminal cavities may appear larger
than the actual terminal in the cavity. Using a larger terminal
test adapter will damage the terminal.

Using Proper Power Steering Fluid Notice

Notice: When adding fluid or making a complete fluid change,
always use DEXRONⅢ Failure to use the proper fluid will
cause hose and seal damage and fluid leaks.

Window Edge Damage Notice

Notice: Avoid damage to the window from impacting objects
due to an exposed edge. The window must be 1 mm (0.025 in)
below the surface of the sheet metal to avoid window damage.

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