Air Filter; Air Filter Cleaning; Drive Belt; Brake Pedal - MG Hector Owner's Manual

Air Filter

Check and replace the air filter element
regularly according to the maintenance
instructions in the Manual.

Air Filter Cleaning

If the air filter element is too dirty, clean it
according to the following procedures:
1. Shake the air filter element to remove
floating dust.
2. Clean the interior of air filter housing.
3. Cover the filter housing with a wet cloth
when cleaning the filter element.
4. Clean the filter element with compressed
air in the opposite direction of the engine
intake.
Note
Clean air is necessary for the normal
operation of engine.
It is prohibited to drive the vehicle
without the air filter element being
installed. Otherwise, the engine will be
damaged.

Drive Belt

For normal operation of engine and air
compressor, the drive belt should be adjusted
to a good state. In case of damage, break or
wear, please replace the drive belt.
Caution
If the key is not pulled out, the engine
may be start unintentionally during
check. Do not leave the key in the ignition
switch when checking the drive belt.
Sudden running parts may cause serious
personal injury when the engine is in
operation.
VEHICLE SERVICE & MAINTENANCE

Brake Pedal

Brake Pedal Travel Check

Brake pedal travel:
To avoid affecting the pedal travel, do not lay a
thick carpet in the brake pedal area.
The reasonable range of brake pedal free
travel is 0~30 mm.
If the brake pedal fails to return or the brake
pedal travel becomes longer, please go to the
MG Authorised Service Center for inspection.
This may indicate faults of the brake system.
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