Prepare the car
- Coolant: make sure it has antifreeze protection. Use only the recommended coolant.
- Battery: cold reduces battery power, so make sure it's well charged.
- Engine oil: choose an oil suited to local temperatures. Lower low-temperature viscosity means it flows better in the cold.
- Door locks: stop them freezing by spraying de-icer or glycerine into the lock.
- Washer fluid: use one with antifreeze, available from authorised Jaecoo service centres and most parts suppliers.
- Wheel arches: don't let ice and snow build up under the mudguards – it can make steering difficult. Stop regularly in cold weather to check.
Note:Carry emergency items to suit your journey, such as tyre chains, an ice scraper, a bag of sand or salt, a warning light, a shovel and jump leads.
Caution:Don't use water instead of coolant.
Caution:Don't use engine coolant or other substitutes as washer fluid – it will damage the paint.
Ice and snow
Hard acceleration on snow or ice can make the rear of the car slide sideways. Drive slowly and smoothly. On wet or slushy roads a film of water can build up under the tyres and affect steering and braking – keep ESP switched on.
If you get stuck
If a driven wheel is stuck in mud, ice or snow, gently rock the car forwards and backwards at low speed: shift between a forward gear and reverse a few times with light accelerator.
Caution:Don't keep rocking between forward and reverse for a long time – it can cause excessive transmission wear.