Driving Instructions; Vehicle Control; Emergency Measures - MG Hector Owner's Manual

DRIVING AND CONTROLS

Driving Instructions

Vehicle Control

Do not slide in case that the engine is out of
operation.
In such case, many systems (such as brake
booster) cannot function. Driving in this way
will form a danger to yourself and others.
Pedal
To ensure that the pedal travel is unhampered,
the floor mat in the pedal area shall not be
excessively thick, and no article shall be placed
in the pedal area.

Emergency Measures

Caution
The operation time of the starter motor
shall not exceed 10s once. Otherwise, the
starter motor will get damaged or
discharge of battery will occur.
One Tyre is Punctured when the Vehicle
is Running
If one tyre is punctured when the vehicle is
running, the driver shall hold the steering
wheel tightly to control the driving direction,
slowly decelerate, turn on the hazard flasher,
and gently depress the brake pedal to park
your vehicle in a safe area.
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Warnings
Do not brake suddenly when one tyre is
punctured. Braking suddenly will cause
the vehicle to tilt towards one side, and
thus an accident may be caused.
One Fault exists when the Vehicle is
Running
If one fault exists when the vehicle is running,
the driver shall turn on the hazard flasher,
slowly decelerate, and park the vehicle in a safe
area at the curb.
Place a warning triangle at a position 50 m
behind the vehicle in the daytime while placing
it at a position 100 m behind the vehicle at
night. Please follow requirements of traffic
laws and regulations.
After inspection, send the vehicle to the MG
Authorised Service Center for inspection and
maintenance.
Place the warning triangle in the trunk, or have
the customer give it to you when the vehicle is
being delivered.
If the Engine Does Not Work
In case that the ignition switch is at the START
position, if the starter motor does not work,
please check whether the battery is dead,
whether the battery port is connected
correctly and whether relevant fuses get
damaged.
If the starter motor works but the engine fails
to be started, please check fuel level, fuel filter,
fuel pump, relevant wiring, etc. The operation
condition of the fuel pump can be preliminarily
judged by hearing sounds made by the ignition
switch when it is being turned on.
Measures Taken in Case of Engine
Overheat
When the vehicle is running, if the output
power of the engine reduces suddenly or the
warning lamp on the instrument indicating
excessively high temperature illuminates, park
your vehicle in a safe area and take following
measures:
Ÿ Have the engine run at idle, and turn the
transmission at the neutral position.
Pull the parking brake lever.
Ÿ
Ÿ Turn off the A/C.
Ÿ Open the bonnet to ventilate the engine
bay.
If the level of the coolant reservoir does
Ÿ
not drop, stop the engine to cool it.
Ÿ If the coolant level is very low, uncover the
reservoir, slowly fill water in the reservoir