Winter Precautions - Ikco Pickup Owner's Manual

WINTER PRECAUTIONS

Preparation for winter cooling system
The car is containing of approved anti-
freeze solution. This solution retains the
system down to -15 ºC (In some countries
down to- 35ºC). Knowing that antifreeze
solutions are containing of anti boiling
and anti corrosion compounds, so it is
necessary this solution remains in the
cooling system for all season. Check
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the amount of anti freeze and fill up if
required. The following table indicates the
anti freeze solution density in relation of
ambient temperature.
27 % 25 % 40 %
anti freeze anti freeze anti freeze anti freeze
15 20 25
Applicable anti-freeze in vehicle is Ethylene
glycol.
Caution
Anti-freeze is fatal if swallowed. Keep
it in a closed container and out of
the reach of children. If swallowed,
immediately contact a physician. It is
harmful if it comes in contact with skin
or eyes. If it gets in eyes, flush eyes with
plenty of water.
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Winter tires
Two types of winter tires can be used:
1-Winter tires: Must be used on rear
wheels
2-Tires with safety chains: Safety chains
must be used on rear wheels.
Front windscreen wiper
Before using wipers: Remove the ices on
the windscreen by heater defroster.
To use the windshield wiper, press its key
and note while the finger is on the key,
the water pump function is automatically
done. To balance the windshield wiper
46 % 50 %
pump which is set on the air conditioning
anti freeze
network at the bottom of the windshield,
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put some sharp metal like needle inside
the windshield wiper eyes and turn it to the
concerning direction. It is better wash out
the washing liquid reservoir in each refilling
due to avoid clogging its port by dust and
particles accumulation. To prevent the
rusting of dimmer head you must always
use the windscreen washing liquids.
* It's recommended to use the approved brands
and packages, offered by the Isaco.
Warning
-Should the screen wiper blades are
stopped or move slowly due to the snow
or freezing, return the key to the initial
position immediately and switch off its
engine to prevent its damage. Then
clean snow and ice under the blades.
-Make sure the screen wiper blades are
not frozen (screen wiper engine may get
hot). Check the blades. Replace them,
when their efficiency has decreased
(approx. each year).
-Clean the windscreen regularly. If you
switch off the engine before switching
off the screen wiper (O position) screen
wiper blades will stop at any position.
Put the screen wiper in position O
after starting engine, then the blades
return to stop position.
Make sure the wind screen is in position
O (stop) when you open the engine
cover, otherwise you may be injured.