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JAECOO 7 handbook · Driving & driver assistance

Powering on and starting (READY)

Getting the PHEV ready to drive
Official manufacturer dataApplies to: Super Hybrid (SHS-P)Source: Super Hybrid handbook p126-127

Powering on

Unlock the car and open the driver's door – the car powers on automatically.

Starting (READY)

  1. 1With the car powered on, carry the smart key and get in.
  2. 2Press the brake pedal to start the car.
  3. 3The green READY indicator on the cluster stays on – the car is ready to drive.

READY indicator – the car is ready to move off

Note:In READY the motor is silent, so it's easy to forget the car is "on". Always shift to P before getting out or locking the car.

Note:The car is prepared for an alcohol interlock, which must be fitted by an authorised Jaecoo service centre.

Starting with a weak smart key

If the smart key battery is low or the signal is badly interfered with, the car can't start normally. Place the smart key, front side up, in the centre console storage box (as shown), then press the brake pedal to start. The green READY indicator stays on.

Key position in the centre console storage box
Key position in the centre console storage box

Caution:Don't use the car's electrical equipment for long periods while it's only powered on (not driving). When a low battery warning appears, charge in time or start the car so the engine can charge it – otherwise the car may not start because the power battery is too low. If it won't start because the power battery is badly depleted, connect the charging gun to charge it; if it still won't start, contact an authorised Jaecoo service centre.

Caution:Avoid long periods of engine idling. Don't run a cold engine at high revs or under high load. (It's normal for the engine to rev high if the power battery is depleted and you start in Sport mode.)