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We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for choosing RODIUS / STAVIC and assure you of our continuing interest in your motoring pleasure and satisfaction.
NOTE NOTE indicates information to assist maintenance and instructions. We would like to point out that non Ssangyong Genuine parts and accessories have not been examined and approved by Ssangyong, and in spite of continuous market product For product design changes...
Power Steering Fluid ATF DEXRON II, III WARNING • Use only Ssangyong recommended fluids and lubricants. • Do not use any mixed oil with different types of fluids. • Keep the specified levels when adding or replacing the fluids. Page 2...
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DIMENSIONS Unit: mm Top View Front View Side View Rear View *( ): Optional Page 3 2006-10-02, ¿ÀÀü 11:01...
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION 1. Engine Number Gasoline Engine: The engine number is stamped on the lower area of cylinder block in exhaust manifold side. 2. Chassis Number 3. Certification Label Diesel Engine: The engine number is The chassis number is stamped on The certification label is affixed on the stamped on the lower area of cylinder the floor under the passenger’s mat.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Checks Before Starting a Journey ....1-2 Starting the Engine and Driving Off the Vehicle ............1-3 Safety Precautions ........1-5 Direct Injection Type Diesel Engine ..1-10 Precautions Regarding Unauthorized Modification & Alteration ......1-12 Safety Precautions Page 1 2006-10-02, ¿ÀÀü...
CHECKS BEFORE STARTING A JOURNEY CHECKS BEFORE STARTING A JOURNEY CHECK THE VEHICLE INSIDE CHECK THE VEHICLE OUTSIDE 1. Make sure that all doors including tailgate are properly 1. Check the tyre inflation and wear. closed. 2. Check the engine oil level and other fluid/oil levels in 2.
STARTING THE ENGINE AND DRIVING OFF THE VEHICLE Parking brake release lever Parking brake 1. Apply the parking brake. 3. • Automatic transmission equipped vehicle “P” Move the selector lever to position and depress the 2. Make sure that there are no persons or obstacles in the brake pedal.
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4. • Diesel engine equipped vehicle: 6. Warm up the engine in idling speed. Turn the ignition key to “ON” position and check the ap- 7. Make sure that there are no persons or obstacles in the propriate warning lights are operating. The preglow indi- danger area around the vehicle.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Ignition Key/Remote Control Key Air Bag 1. Never use any duplicated key not provided by Ssangyong. 1. Never impact on the air bag installations by hands or tools. It may cause a fire due to overload in electric circuit.
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Always use only Ssangyong genuine parts for replacement. inoperative. Ssangyong is not liable for any damage caused by the use 3. Make sure that all passengers have their body parts such of non-Ssangyong Genuine parts and accessories.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Child Restraint When transporting infants or small children, an appropriate and height and properly fit the car’s seat. Accident statistics child restraint system should always be used. The child re- indicate that children are safer when properly restrained in straint system should be appropriate for your child’s weight the rear seat rather than in the front seat.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Starting the Engine Warming Up the Engine 1. Diesel engine equipped vehicle: Turn the ignition key to 1. Warm up the engine with idle speed before driving off the “ON” position and wait until the preglow indicator goes out. vehicle.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Cautions While Driving Engine Brake 1. Do not turn off the engine while the vehicle is in motion. When driving down the long slope, use the engine brake ef- The power steering function and the brake assist func- fect by downshifting the transmission in steps according to tion will be deactivated.
In this mode, the engine driving force may be decreased or the engine may stall. When this happens, have the system checked at the Ssangyong Dealer or Ssangyong Authorized Service Operation. 1-10 Page 10...
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Operation. WARNING • When engine check warning light comes on, immediately stop driving and have the engine system checked at Ssangyong Dealer or Ssangyong Authorized Service Operation. • Drain the water from fuel filter & water separator immediately after the water separator warning light comes on. The fuel system in engine may get serious damage if you keep driving while the warning light is coming on.
PRECAUTIONS REGARDING UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION & ALTERATION PRECAUTIONS REGARDING UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION & ALTERATION (I) Do not modify this vehicle. In particular, modifying your vehicle into the LPG vehicle If unauthorized modification is made on the vehicle, the might bring serious damage to the vehicle's perfor- company is not liable for repairing the modified parts mance and durability.
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PRECAUTIONS REGARDING UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION & ALTERATION (II) Do not use the nonstandard tires, wheels, and other re- Do not equip the vehicle with bumper guards sold in the lated parts. market. Installing nonstandard tires such as tires with greater Installing bumper guard or other guard bars that are be- width than prescribed can wear out the power delivery sys- ing sold in the market may cause problems in parking and tem or friction-damage related parts.
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PRECAUTIONS REGARDING UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION & ALTERATION (III) • When exchanging the seats with new ones or equip- Do not install products that may decrease the driving ping separate seat covers. resistance such as sticker, molding, air dam, or wind- proofing products. There are several types of seat covers according to role and function although with the same vehicle type.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Immobilizer Key and Door Remote Control . 2-2 How to use Door Remote Control ....2-3 Battery Replacement ........2-4 Key Functions ..........2-5 Cautions when Starting the Engine .... 2-6 Immobilizer System* ........2-7 Ignition Key, Opening and Closing the Doors with Ignition Key ..........
IMMOBILIZER KEY AND DOOR REMOTE CONTROL 3. Panic Button (operative only when the ignition key is inserted) Sounds intermittent buzzer for about 27 seconds 4. Door Unlock (by steps) 1st step : Unlocks the driver’s door 2nd step : Unlocks the other doors and tailgate (press the button again in 1st step) 5.
HOW TO USE DOOR REMOTE CONTROL Door Unlock Button Door Lock Button 1st step : Unlocks the driver’s door and re- If you press this button, all dors are locked leases the theft deterrent mode and the theft deterrent mode is activated. 2nd step : Unlocks the other doors and tailgate (press the button again in 1st step) Escort Button...
BATTERY REPLACEMENT If the operating distance is shortened, the door remote control does not work properly, or the operating indicator is dimmed out, re- place the battery with new one. Battery Replacement Battery Specifications 1. Pry off the cover from the door remote con- Model CR 2032 trol cover by using small flat screwdriver.
KEY FUNCTIONS ACC Position ON Position • Engine stop. • Electrical accessories are activated. • The ignition key cannot be removed at this position. • Driving or engine running condition. • Steering wheel unlocking. • Some electrical accessories are activated. LOCK Position START Position •...
10 • Never use any duplicated key not provided from Ssangyong. It may cause a fire due to overload in elec- seconds. tric circuit. The engine with immobilizer system cannot be started with the duplicated key.
(during engine starting) and goes out after starting the engine. If this indica- tor blinks, it may indicate that there is something wrong in the immobilizer system. Have the sys- tem checked by Ssangyong Dealer or Ssangyong Authorized Service Operation. Illumination Lamp Cover...
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• When the key is close to a magnetic or metal object or a battery. damaged. • If the transponder has damaged, replace the key from Ssangyong Dealer and register the code to the engine control unit to be started.
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OPENING AND CLOSING THE DOORS WITH IGNITION KEY Door Locking the door Unlocking the door Tailgate To lock the door: Turn the key to the lock position (toward front of the vehicle) from driver’s door or passenger’s door. All doors except tailgate will be locked.
OPENING AND CLOSING DEVICES Engine Hood Opening Lever Door Lock and Handle Inside Outside Passenger’s and Rear Driver’s Door Switch Door Window Switch Panel Fuel Filler Door Child Safety Door Lock Sunroof Tailgate Handle Release Lever Page 2 2006-10-02, ¿ÀÀü 11:02...
DOORS Passenger’s Door (Inside) Driver’s Door (Inside) The passenger’s door lock/unlock button and lever have the same func- tions with those of driver’s door. Rear Left Door (Inside) Door Lock/Unlock Button Lock Rear Right Door (Inside) Door Opening Lever Unlock •...
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Central Door Lock/Unlock Switch Press the section of the switch to lock the doors and tailgate. Press the section of the switch to unlock the doors and tailgate. This switch is not available when any of doors are not fully closed and the vehicle is in theft deter- rent mode.
WINDOWS Driver’s Door Window Switch • All windows can be operated when the ignition “ON” key is at position. • When the front of the switch is lightly pressed (stage 1), the window will be lowered while the switch is pressed. When pressed to its end (stage 2), the window will open automatically until it is fully open.
SUNROOF * For your safety, never operate the sunroof when the vehicle is moving. CAUTION • The sunroof can be operated when the ignition key is ON position (engine is not running), however, to prevent the bat- tery from discharging, operation under engine running is recommended.
TAILGATE CAUTIONS FOR OPENING/CLOSING DEVICES • Do not allow children to play with any switch, door lever, and driving equipment. • When closing the windows, sunroof, engine hood, and tailgate, be aware of safety conditions before operation. Parts of the body can be trapped. •...
ENGINE HOOD 1. To open the engine hood, pull the release knob located on left lower side of instrument panel to un- latch the engine hood. The engine hood will then be unlocked and partially opened. 2. Push the safety catch lever located under the hood to the arrow direction and lift up the engine hood.
FUEL FILLER DOOR 1. Open the fuel filler door by pulling the release lever located on left lower side of driver’s seat. WARNING Stop the engine before refueling. Fuel Filler Door Release Lever 2. Open the fuel filler cap by turning it counterclock- wise 3.
ROOF RACK* CAUTION • In case the sunroof is equipped, do not position roof rack loads that could interfere with opening of the sunroof. • The following specification is maximum weight when loading cargo or luggage. ROOF RACK: 45 kg (100 lbs.) EVENLY DISTRIBUTED •...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Interior Switches .......... 4-2 Light Switch ..........4-4 Wiper and Washer Switch ......4-7 Cruise Control Switch* ......... 4-9 4-Wheel Drive Switch* ....... 4-13 4WD Check Warning Light and Indicator* . 4-15 Switches on Driver’s Door Trim ....4-16 Remote Audio Controls &...
INTERIOR SWITCHES Trip and reset Front wiper and switch washer switch Headlamp leveling switch 4-wheel drive Rear wiper and switch washer switch Light switch Outside rearview mirror control switch Rear air conditioner Audio remote control switch control switch Cigarette lighter Power outlet Air conditioner/ Window and door...
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Overhead Console Switches Digital Clock 1. Door coupled front room lamp switch 2. Sunroof switch 3. Door coupled side room lamp switch 4. Front room lamp switch 5. Multimeter mode switch 6. Multimeter control button (HOUR) : Hour Adjusting Button (MINUTE) : Minute Adjusting Button (SET) : Setting Button Press the “S”...
LIGHT SWITCH Light Switch DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT (DRL): DRL Regulation Region Only For vehicles equipped with the DRL, the tail lights automatically turn on when turning the starter key from ACC to ON. The headlights turn on as the engine starts. With the headlights automatically ON, turning the light switch from off to on turns off the head- lights but keeps the tail lights on.
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AUTO Light Sensor This senses the ambient illumination intensity to determine the timing for turning the headlamps and tail lamps on or off automatically when the light switch is set to “AUTO”. Rear Fog Lamp Switch* Headlamp Leveling Switch* To turn on the rear fog lamp, push this With the low beam switched on, adjust the aiming angle of headlamp to suit the switch while the light switch is placed in...
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Right turn signal lamp “ON” LIGHT SWITCH 1. Headlamp High Beam To turn on the headlamp high beam, push the lever towards the instrument panel with the headlamp low beam on. The headlamp high beam indicator in instrument panel comes on when the headlamp high beam is turned on.
WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH Front Wiper and Washer Switch A. Front wiper and washer switch B. Automatic wiper control switch Rear Wiper and Front Washer Fluid Rear Washer Fluid Washer Switch Reservoir Reservoir C. Rear wiper operation D. Rear wiper and washer operation E.
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1. MIST 2. OFF 3. AUTO 4. LO/HI The wiper operates once when Stop the operation. Operates automatically ac- LO: Continuous wipe, slow operation pushing up the lever. The lever cording to the vehicle speed or HI: Continuous wipe, fast operation will return to the “OFF”...
CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH* CRUISE CONTROL* Setting a Desired Speed Cruise control is an automatic speed control system that maintains 1. To operate the cruise control, accelerate to your de- a desired driving speed without using the accelerator pedal. sired speed using the acceleration pedal more over 36 km/h.
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Accelerating with Cruise Control System Decelerating with Cruise Control System • While cruise control system is running • While Cruise control system is running 1. Push up the ACCEL.SET. switch of a cruise control lever 1. Push down the DECEL.SET. Switch of a cruise control le- and hold it until the desired speed is reached without an ver and hold it until the desired speed is reached without acceleration pedal intervention.
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Recovery of Set Speed Normal Cancellation of Cruise Control TYPE A TYPE A TYPE B TYPE B Even if the cruise control is cancelled, the previous set cruise The cruise control system will be canceled when one or more speed can be recovered by pushing (Type A) or pulling (Type items of the following conditions is applied;...
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But if the cruise control system isn’t recovered, you should contact Ssangyong Dealer for diagnosis of the cruise control system. CAUTION Abnormal changes of the selector lever can damage the engine.
4-WHEEL DRIVE SWITCH* Full-Time 4-Wheel Drive Vehicle (TOD)* The vehicle equipped with the TOD 4-wheel drive evenly distributes the driving force to all wheels according to the road conditions. 4-Wheel Drive Switch* 1. “4L” (4-Wheel Drive, Low) Push this portion of the switch for maximum traction in slippery roads, steep hills and rough roads.
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4-Wheel Drive Switch - Part Time* Driving Position The 4WD indicator light illuminates when the 4WD switch is in ‘4H’ or ‘4L’. 1. ‘2H’ (2-Wheel drive) This is rear wheel drive with high speed. Use this for normal driving. This position gives greater economy, quieter ride and least drive train wear.
If “4WD CHECK” warning light stays on or “4WD LOW” indicator blinks indicator will blinks until the shift is completed. After completion continuously, have the 4WD system checked by Ssangyong Dealer of shift, the indicator stays on. The indicator comes on without or Ssangyong Authorized Service Operation.
SWITCHES ON DRIVER’S DOOR TRIM OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR CONTROL SWITCH 1. Outside rearview mirror Outside rearview mirror folding switch control switch To fold the outside rearview mirrors, press the switch for more than 0.5 seconds. To unfold the mirrors, press again.
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS & GEAR SHIFT BUTTON (A/T) ON STEERING WHEEL Gear shift button Gear shift button (Down-shift) (Up-shift) MODE Increases/decreases volume Audio mode changes when the button is pressed. POWER The Power ON/ MUTE OFF switch of Stops audio output from the audio system is audio system.
• If the temperature continues to rise, turn the switch off and have • Do not operate the seat heater for a long time when the passenger is the system checked by Ssangyong Dealer or Ssangyong Autho- an infant, child, old or handicapped person, person with sensitive skin, rized Service Operation.
FOG LAMP SWITCH & ESP SWITCH* Switch If you press the ESP switch, the ESP function stops and the indicator lamp in instrument panel comes on. Press this switch again to resume the ESP function. At this time, the indicator lamp goes out. If the ESP function operates while driving, the indica- tor lamp flickers and the alarm sounds.
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• If the ESP warning light comes on, the ESP related system is defective. Make sure to check the vehicle at the nearest Ssangyong Dealer or Ssangyong Authorized Service Center. • The ESP system does not operate during reverse driving.
SWITCHES IN OVERHEAD CONSOLE AND ROOM LAMP SWITCHES Rear room lamp and switch Side room lamp and switch Front room lamp Side Room Lamp Switch Rear Room Lamp Switch Press the lamp body to turn on. Press it again to turn off. •...
SWITCHES IN OVERHEAD CONSOLE Sunroof switch Front Room Lamp Side Room Lamp Coupled Coupled Switch Switch Front room lamps (driver’s and Four side room lamps are turned passenger’s) are turned on on when opening a rear door with when opening one of front doors this switch pressed in.
MULTI-METER Mode change or Display reset button Function buttons Mode changing sequence when pressing the button: Direction, atmospheric Time and Date pressure, altitude Driving time Average speed Battery voltage Parking Aid Signal “R” (The rearview display is appeared when placing the shift lever to position) The distance from the obstacles can This message appears only when the...
TIME AND DATE MODE Press and hold : Adjusting mode for time and date Time : AM & PM Press briefly: : Move to another mode Date Month Year MON - TUE - WED - THU - FRI - SAT - SUN Adjusting the Time and Date 1.
DIRECTION, ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE, ALTITUDE MODE Press and hold the MODE button for more than 1 Electronic second to switch over the compass mode between absolute altimeter and relative altimeter. Increase the altitude in Speed absolute altimeter sensing indicator Decrease the altitude in absolute altimeter Barometer Indication of...
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Electronic Compass Electronic Compass It indicates 8-direction by interval of 45° ac- cording to the vehicle’s driving direction. This is available only when the vehicle speed is over 2.8 km/h. Turning Calibration NOTE When the multimeter is installed to the vehicle or the battery •...
BAROMETER AND ALTIMETER Barometer and Altimeter (relative altitude, absolute altitude) Barometer It indicates the current atmospheric pressure in range from 720 hpa to 1045 hpa by 1 hpa. Altimeter It indicates the absolute altitude or relative altitude. Press and hold the MODE button for more than 1 second to switch over the mode between absolute al- timeter and relative altimeter in direction/atmospheric pressure/altitude mode.
HOW TO USE THE ALTIMETER (EXAMPLE) Absolute altimeter: 1,200 m Relative altimeter: 1,000 m Absolute altimeter: 200 m Relative altimeter: 0 m 1,000 m Absolute altimeter: 0 m 200 m 3. Read the indicated altitude after 1. Press the MODE switch arrival.
DRIVING TIME AND AVERAGE SPEED DRIVING TIME AVERAGE SPEED Driving Time Average Speed It indicates the driving time from start up to now. It indicates the average vehicle speed from start up to now. It can be reset to 0 by using UP or DOWN button. It can be reset to 0 km/h by using UP or DOWN button.
• When starting the engine, the battery voltage is temporarily decreased. • If the charging level in display is not increased even when the engine is running, have the system checked at Ssangyong Dealer or Ssangyong Authorized Service Operation. 4-31...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Instrument Panel ......... 5-2 Warning Lights and Indicators ....5-3 Meter Cluster ..........5-4 ODOmeter/Trip ODOmeter ......5-5 Brake System Related Warning Lights ..5-11 Water Separator Warning Light ....5-13 Instrument Panel How to Drain the Water from Fuel Filter (Without Additional Water Separator) ..
METER CLUSTER Coolant Temperature Gauge Fuel Gauge The temperature gauge indicates the temperature of engine This gauge indicates the level of fuel coolant when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. remaining in the fuel tank. Fill up fuel CAUTION tank before the needle reaches “E”.
ODOMETER/TRIP ODOMETER TRIP Button The TRIP button is used for the display mode: ODO (total driving distance), TRIP A, and TRIP B To reset the TRIP ODOmeter to 0 km, press the TRIP button for more than one second. ODOmeter and TRIP ODOmeter Display Driving distance of range B Total driving distance Driving distance of range A...
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WARNING Driving the vehicle with the brake fluid warning light on is dangerous. Have the brake system checked and repaired immediately by near- est Ssangyong Dealer. Page 6 2006-10-02, ¿ÀÀü 11:05...
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Have the charging system checked by a Ssangyong Dealer or Ssangyong Authorized Ser- vice Operation. Seat Belt Reminder The seat belt warning light comes...
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Driving with door open can cause injury to people is malfunction in the system. Have the air bag system inside and outside the vehicle. checked without delay by a Ssangyong Dealer or • Before driving off, close all doors. Ssangyong Authorized Service Operation.
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4WD Low Indicator* wrong in the immobilizer system. Have the system checked * When shifting the driving mode between by Ssangyong Dealer or Ssangyong Authorized Service Operation. “4WD LOW” and “4WD HIGH”, this indica- tor blinks until the shifting operation is completed.
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When the glow indicator comes on while driving or the engine cannot WARNING be started properly, have the glow plug system checked by Ssangyong When this warning light comes on, the vehicle operates in safety Dealer or Ssangyong Authorized Service Operation.
• If this light doesn’t come on when the ignition is switched on or if this The vehicle equipped with ABS performs self-diagnosis on the system light doesn’t go out, contact your nearest Ssangyong Dealer or when the engine is started and drives off. During the diagnosis, brake Ssangyong Authorized Service Operation.
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If the ESP function operates while driving, the indicator lamp WARNING flickers and the alarm sounds. If the warning light stays on, have the system checked by Ssangyong Dealer or Ssangyong Authorized Service Operation. CAUTION If the ESP warning light comes on, the ESP related system is defective.
For the draining procedures, refer to “How to drain the separator. If the above conditions are still existing after draining the water, have the system checked by Ssangyong Dealer or water from fuel filter & water separator” on next page.
DIESEL ONLY HOW TO DRAIN THE WATER FROM FUEL FILTER (Without Additional Water Separator) 1. Locate the fuel filter ( ) in engine compartment WARNING and place the water container under it. If the priming pump is not properly operated, 2.
(With Additional Water Separator) CAUTION • Drain the water from fuel filter & water separator immediately after the warning light comes on. If you cannot do that by yourself, visit nearest Ssangyong Dealer Fuel filter or Ssangyong Authorized Service Operation.
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1. Locate the fuel filter ( ) & water separator ( ) in engine compartment. 2. Place the water container under the fuel filter ( ) & water separator ( ). 3. Disconnect the connector under the drain plug ( ) of the water separator.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Shift Lever in Manual Transmission .... 6-2 Cautions ............6-3 Automatic Transmission, Parking Aid System, Brake System .... 6-4 Gear Selector Lever in Automatic Transmission ..........6-5 Driving Tips for Automatic Transmission ..6-7 Transmission and Gear Selector Lever Positions ..... 6-8 Brake System Parking Aid System* ........
SHIFT LEVER IN MANUAL TRANSMISSION The manual transmission in your vehicle has 5 forward speeds and 1 reverse speed. To change gears, fully depress the clutch pedal. Then, move the gearshift lever. After shifting, release the clutch slowly. 5th Gear Position for very high speed driving on a highway 3rd Gear Position for normal and high speed driving...
CAUTIONS CAUTIONS Downshift On long downhill stretches, downshift in good time and op- • Stop the vehicle completely before shifting into reverse. erate the engine brake to make use of the engine braking effect. • Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving. The clutch disc will wear prematurely.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, PARKING AID SYSTEM, BRAKE SYSTEM Brake Pedal( ) and Accelerator Pedal( )/ Parking Aid Display( ) in Multimeter Auto Shift Indicator Gear Selector Lever P R N D 1 2 3 4 5 Parking Aid Sensors Parking Aid Display in Multimeter Monitor (when reverse driving) Rearview Camera...
GEAR SELECTOR LEVER IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Tip Switch in “M” Position Gear Position (Manual Gear Shift) The shiftable gear can be adjusted by • : Parking moving this switch to forward and rear- • : Reverse ward when the gear selector lever is in “M” position.
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Starting and Driving Off “P” 1. Always start the engine while the selector lever is in CAUTION and the brake pedal is depressed. For your safety, avoid • Do not abruptly drive off or sharply accelerate the vehicle after “N” starting the engine from even though you can do so.
DRIVING TIPS FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Creep Phenomenon Engine Brake Without any depression of the accelerator pedal, your ve- When the accelerator pedal is released while the vehicle hicle can move slowly if the selector lever is in any posi- is in motion, the engine speed decreases. This decreased “P”...
GEAR SELECTOR LEVER POSITIONS P: PARK POSITION D: DRIVE POSITION Use this position for nor- mal driving conditions. The transmission is au- tomatically shifted from 1st gear up to 5th gears according to the level of depression on the accel- erator pedal.
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R: REVERSE POSITION N: NEUTRAL POSITION • Use this position to reverse the vehicle. At this position, the engine does not transfer power to the wheels and the vehicle will not move on a flat road. However, “R” “P” “N” To shift into from , completely stop the...
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MANUAL GEAR SHIFT BY TIP SWITCH Adjustment for the Shiftable Gear Tip Switch on Steering Wheel Driving gear can be adjusted by operating the tip switch after moving the gear selector lever from “D” to “M” position. Selecting “M”: Manual gear shift Shift Shift up down...
PARKING AID SYSTEM* Parking Aid System When the gear selector lever is shifted into “R” position, the parking aid system is activated and the sensors in rear bumper detect the distance to obstacle. You can figure out Multimeter the distance from obstacle to vehicle with the alarming sound and the display in multimeter.
Rearview Display in Multimeter CAUTION Alarm interval and display changes In the parking lot as shown in the figure, the upper portion of the vehicle can be according to the distance: Detecting obstacle hit before the sensor operation, so at rear right side check with outside rearview mirrors or by turning your head during parking.
REARVIEW CAMERA SYSTEM* This is a supplementary system to show the rear area when the gear selector lever is in “R” position. Rear Monitor Front Monitor If you move the gear selector lever to If you move the gear selector lever to “R”...
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When selecting R position while A/V system is in use • The video mode in front A/V system is changed to rear view monitoring mode. However, the audio mode stays on. • The video mode in front A/V system resumes when shifting out from “R” position.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION Brake Pedal (Foot Brake) Foot brake is designed to decrease the vehicle speed and ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)? stop the vehicle. Do not continuously apply the brake pedal When you brake abruptly or on the slippery road, the ve- while going down a long hill.
• If the brake warning light doesn’t go out after releasing the park- Parking Brake Release ing brake, have the brake system checked by Ssangyong Dealer or Ssangyong Authorized Service Operation. To release parking brake, pull up the parking brake release lever.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Seaters ............7-2 Driver’s Seat (Power Seat) ......7-4 Driver’s Seat (Manual Seat) ....... 7-5 Passenger’s Seat ........7-6 Convenience Devices in Front Seats ..7-7 Second Row Seat (7-Seaters) ....7-8 Seats Second Row Seat (9-Seaters) ....7-10 Third Row Seat (9-Seaters) ......
SEATERS 11-SEATERS Second row seat Driver’s seat Third row seat (right) (right) Fourth row seats Center jump seat Passenger’s seat Second row seat Third row seat (left) (left) WARNING • Do not adjust driver’s seat when vehicle is moving. Control of vehicle can be lost. •...
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9-SEATERS 7-SEATERS Passenger’s Driver’s seat Passenger’s Driver’s seat seat seat Second row seat Second row seat Second row seat Second row seat (left) (right) (left) (right) Third row seat Third row seat (left) (right) Third row seat Fourth row seats Second Row Seat The second row seats have arm rests at both sides.
DRIVER’S SEAT (POWER SEAT) Seat Slide Adjustment Head Restraint Adjustment Seat Heater Seat Height Adjustment To raise the head restraint, pull it up without pressing the release button. To lower the head restraint, press the re- lease button on top of seatback and push the head restraint down.
DRIVER’S SEAT (MANUAL SEAT) Head Restraint Adjustment Seatback Reclining Adjustment To raise the head restraint, pull it up To change the seatback angle, lean for- without pressing the release button. ward slightly and raise the lever. Then, To lower the head restraint, press the lean back to the desired angle and re- release button on top of seatback...
PASSENGER’S SEAT Seatback Reclining Adjustment Head Restraint Adjustment To raise the head restraint, pull it To change the seatback angle, lean up without pressing the release forward slightly and raise the lever. button. To lower the head restraint, Then, lean back to the desired press the release button on top angle and release the lever.
CONVENIENCE DEVICES IN FRONT SEATS * Locations of cup holder may vary according to the seats. Seatback Table and Cup Holder Seatback Storage Pocket A table is installed at the rear of the front seatback. To do The front seatback storage pocket some temporary jobs and put is provided to store small personal something on it, swing it up.
SECOND ROW SEAT (7-SEATERS) * Locations of cup holder may vary according to the seats. Seatback Reclining Adjustment Head Restraint Adjustment To raise the head restraint, pull it up To change the seatback angle, without pressing the release button. lean forward slightly and raise the To lower the head restraint, press the lever .
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Seatback Folding and Unfolding Seat Slide Adjustment Pull up the lever and fold and To move the seat forward or unfold the seatback until it clicks. backward, pull and hold the seat slide lever up and move WARNING the seat as required. Then, re- Make sure that the seatback is com- lease the lever in desired pletely locked.
SECOND ROW SEAT (9-SEATERS) * Locations of cup holder may vary according to the seats. Seatback Reclining Adjustment Head Restraint Adjustment To raise the head restraint, pull it up To change the seatback angle, without pressing the release button. lean forward slightly and raise the To lower the head restraint, press the lever .
Seatback Folding and Unfolding Seat Slide Adjustment Pull up the lever and fold and To move the seat forward or unfold the seatback until it clicks. backward, pull and hold the seat slide lever up and move WARNING the seat as required. Then, re- Make sure that the seatback is com- lease the lever in desired pletely locked.
THIRD ROW SEAT (9-SEATERS) Seatback Reclining Adjustment Head Restraint Adjustment To change the seatback angle, To raise the head restraint, pull lean forward slightly and raise it up without pressing the re- the lever. Then, lean back to the lease button. To lower the head desired angle and release the restraint, press the release but- lever.
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Seatback Folding and Unfolding Seat Slide Adjustment To move the seat forward or Pull up the lever and fold and backward, pull and hold the seat unfold the seatback until it clicks. slide lever up and move the WARNING seat as required. Then, release the lever in desired position.
SECOND & THIRD ROW SEAT (11-SEATERS) Seatback Reclining Adjustment Head Restraint Adjustment To change the seatback angle, To raise the head restraint, pull lean forward slightly and raise it up without pressing the re- the lever. Then, lean back to the lease button.
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Seatback Folding and Unfolding Seat Slide Adjustment To move the seat forward or Pull up the lever and fold and backward, pull and hold the seat unfold the seatback until it clicks. slide lever up and move the WARNING seat as required. Then, release the lever in desired position.
THIRD ROW SEAT (7-SEATERS) Head Restraint Adjustment To raise the head restraint, pull it up without pressing the release button. To lower the head restraint, press the release button on top of seatback and push the head restraint down. Seat Slide Adjustment Seatback Reclining Adjustment To move the seat forward or backward, pull and hold the seat To change the seatback angle, lean forward slightly and raise...
FOURTH ROW SEAT (9 & 11-SEATERS) Seatback Folding and Unfolding Pull up the lever and fold and unfold the seatback until it clicks. WARNING Make sure that the seatback is completely locked. Headrestraint Adjustment To raise the head restraint, pull it up without pressing the release button.
HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE THIRD ROW SEAT (7-SEATERS)* 1. Fold down the seatback of the third row seat while puliing 3. Slide the third row seat to its rear end (arrow direction) up the seatback reclining lever ( ). while pulling up the seat sliding lever ( ).
MAKING A LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT (9 & 11-SEATERS) Making a luggage compartment on the fourth row seat 1. Pull up the fourth seatback folding lever 3. Unfold the cover completely. 2. Release the cover locks and fold the seatback until it clicks. Making a luggage compartment by folding the fourth row seat 1.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Seat Belt ............8-2 Seat Belt in Front Seats ....... 8-5 How to Fasten the Three Point Seat Belt in Front Seats ............ 8-6 Second Row Seat ......... 8-7 How to Fasten the Seat Belts in Second Row Seat ......... 8-8 Seat Belt and Air Bag Seat Belts in Third and Fourth Row Seat ...
SEAT BELT 9-SEATERS 7-SEATERS Three point Three point seat Three point Three point seat seat belt belt (driver’s seat) seat belt belt (driver’s seat) (passenger’s (passenger’s seat) seat) Three point seat Three point seat Lap belt / three Lap belt / three belt (second row belt (second row point seat belt...
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• Never use a same seat belt more than one person at a time. • Modifications and improper maintenance for the safety systems could cause serious injury. The safety systems including seat belt should be checked and repaired by only Ssangyong Dealer or Ssangyong Authorized Service Operation.
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Three Point Seat Belt Lap Belt The belt is positioned across the chest and The belt is positioned across the pelvis. pelvis. The belt is secured at three points in the The belt is secured at two points in the vehicle vehicle body and seat.
SEAT BELT IN FRONT SEATS Seat Belt Height Adjustment • To raise the seat belt, slide up D-ring. • To lower the seat belt, press the knob and slide down D-ring. WARNING • Adjust the seat belt height be- fore driving. •...
HOW TO FASTEN THE THREE POINT SEAT BELT IN FRONT SEATS 1. Pull out the latch plate from the 2. Position the shoulder belt across the 4. Pull the latch plate to make sure it is retractor. If the seat belt is locked when body and the lap belt as low as pos- securely locked.
SECOND ROW SEAT * 9-Seaters vehicle does not have the center jump seat in the second row seat. The center jump seat has a lap belt, and both side seats have a lap and three point belt. Use the three point seat belt when the seat is facing forwards, and use the lap belt when the seat belt is facing rearwards.
HOW TO FASTEN THE SEAT BELTS IN SECOND ROW SEAT * Refer to the procedures in front seat. Lap Belt in Side Seat Lap Belt in Center Jump Seat 1. Pull out the latch plate 1. Pull out the latch plate from the retractor in- from the retractor in stalled at side bottom of...
SEAT BELTS IN THIRD AND FOURTH ROW SEAT The seat belt fastening procedures in third and fourth row seat are Third Row Seat (11-seaters) same with that of second row seat. However, both side seats do not have the lap belt. Seat Belt Latch for Center Jump Seat Three point Three seat...
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Rear three point seat belt (Regulation region only) Wearing Order 1. Pull out the Mini-latch plate (A). 2. Insert the Mini-latch plate to the buckle 2 (black button). 3. Pull out the Latch plate (B). 4. Insert the Latch plate (B) to the buckle 3 across the shoulder.
PREGNANT WOMEN CHILD RESTRAINT (Mandatory where required regulation) Ssangyong recommends that pregnant When transporting infants or small children, an appropriate child restraint sys- women uses a seat belt to lessen the tem should always be used. The child restraint system should be appropriate chance of injury in an accident..
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INFANT AND CHILD SAFETY Child Seat How to use Child Anchor Children that are too small to use the seat belts must be prop- 1. Engage the attaching clip of the child seat with one of the erly secured in a child restraint system. child restraint anchorages provided floor.
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ANCHORAGE LOCATIONS NOTE Use the child restraint anchorage for designed purpose only. • Front seat (with Passenger Air Bag) “It is possible to the forward facing universal category child seat.” • Front seat (without Passenger Air Bag) “It is possible install the forward and rearward facing univesal category child seat.”...
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If you have any queries regarding the installation of a child NOTE restraint, consult a Ssangyong Dealer. Since a safety belt or child restraint system can become very hot if it is left in a closed vehicle, be sure and check the seat cover and buckles before placing a child there.
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3. Lock washer A 5/16"-UNC-2B-bolt with a thread length of 30 mm is used to attach the anchor fittings to the vehicle anchorage. For fit- ting advice, please contact your authorized Ssangyong Dealer. 8-15 SEAT BELT AND AIR BAG Page 15...
No replacement is re- • Do not use the seat belt for more than one person at a quired after a minor collision if a Ssangyong Dealer or time. Ssangyong Authorized Service Operation finds that no •...
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WARNINGS FOR SEAT BELT • Never modify the seat belt. • Keep the buckle clean. • Always keep the seat belts clean and dry. Care should • Seat belts are designed to bear upon the bony structure be taken to avoid contamination of the webbing with of the body, and should be worn low across the front of polishes, oil and chemicals, and particularly battery acid.
When a strong frontal impact occurs, seat malfunction in the system. Have the air bag sys- belt pretensioners rewind the seat belts im- tem checked immediately by a Ssangyong Dealer mediately to restrain the occupants to their or Ssangyong Authorized Service Operation.
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OPERATIONS OF AIR BAG AND PRETENSIONER Pretensioner When a strong frontal impact The pretensioner is a de- occurs, seat belt pretensioners vice that retracts the seat rewind the seat belts immedi- belt to tighten the seat belt. ately to restrain the occupants When a collision occurs, to their seats.
Operation. or even death. • Replace the steering wheel with only Ssangyong genu- • Hold only the outer rim of the steering so that the air bag ine part. can inflate without any hindrance.
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• When any repairs are needed for the steering wheel, or when an accident occurred without the air bag deployment, have the air bag system checked by Ssangyong Dealer or Ssangyong Authorized Service Operation. • The windshield glass may be broken when the passenger’s air bag is deployed.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Ventilation, Heating, Air Conditioning and Air Purification System ........ 9-2 Air Vents ............9-3 Warnings and Cautions ........ 9-4 Supplementary Heating Device ....9-5 Manual Air Conditioner ........ 9-6 Ventilation, Heating, Automatic Air Conditioner* ......9-10 Defogging and Defrosting ......9-15 Air Conditioning and Rear Air Conditioner ........
VENTILATION, HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING AND AIR PURIFICATION SYSTEM AQS and Ambient Interior Temperature Temperature Sensor and Humidity Sensor Sun Sensor Control Panel (Manual type) Rear Fan Control Control Panel (Auto type) Switch Page 2 2006-10-02, ¿ÀÀü 11:06...
AIR VENTS Front Vent Front Vent (heating and cooling) (heating and cooling) Down Down Left Right Left Right Rear Vent (cooling) Rear Vent (heating) Air blow direction control Air blow volume control Heating Cooling VENTILATION, HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING AND AIR PURIFICATION SYSTEM Page 3 2006-10-02, ¿ÀÀü...
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS WARNING CAUTION • If you sleep while air conditioner or heater on with all windows • Do not stop the engine when the air conditioner is operating. It closed. You may be suffocated to death. may produce an unpleasant odor trapped in the duct. Turn the fan off and wait for a few minutes in fresh air mode before stopping •...
SUPPLEMENTARY HEATING DEVICE • The DI engine equipped vehicle has the supplementary PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) heating devices to increase the heating effect before the engine coolant is fully heated. The supplementary heating This supplementary heater is an electrical air heating type and devices are as follows: installed on the heater outlet port.
MANUAL AIR CONDITIONER Rear air conditioner Air conditioner switch ON/OFF switch Defroster switch Fan control switch Mode switch Rear heater Rear Fan Control Switch switch Temperature Air source selection switch control switch Page 6 2006-10-02, ¿ÀÀü 11:06...
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4 stages Cool OFF switch Fan Control Switch Temperature Control Switch The fan speed can be adjusted in 4 stages. Adjust the temperature of flowing air by turning the dial. CAUTION Red direction: Hot If the air conditioner switch is turned off, the air conditioner does Blue direction: Cool not work even when the fan switch is operated.
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Air conditioner ON/OFF switch Defroster switch To turn on the air conditioner, press this switch when the fan When you press the switch, the airflow direction will be speed switch is at any positions except OFF ( ) position. At changed to windshield and door glasses, the air conditioner this moment, the indicator in the switch comes on.
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Rear air conditioner switch Rear heater switch • Rear air conditioner OFF: • Rear heater ON • Fan speed control: 1, 2, 3 stage • This function is not available when the rear air conditioner switch is at ( ) position. •...
AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONER* Ambient Tem- perature Sensor Sun Sensor Air Conditioner Control Panel Fault Code Display This display blinks for about 5 seconds when the system is defective or the engine is started. Auto Button • If the Auto button is pressed, the temperature of the passenger com- Interior Tempera- partment is automatically maintained according to the set temperature.
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Fresh air intake mode indicator Auto mode indicator Defroster indicator Temperature display (ambient Recirculation indicator temperature, set temperature) Ambient temperature display Air flow indicator Air conditioner operating Auto button and tem- indicator perature control switch Fan speed indicator Rear air conditioner Fan speed control and heater switch switch and ambient...
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Auto Button And Temperature Control Switch Ambient Temperature Display Button When you press Auto button, the “AUTO” indicator is displayed When you press this button, the “OUTSIDE” indicator appears on the VFD and the temperature of the passenger compartment and the ambient temperature is displayed on the VFD for is automatically maintained according to the set temperature.
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Air Conditioner Switch Defroster Switch When you press the switch, the airflow direction will be When you press the switch, the ( ) indicator comes on and changed to windshield and door glasses, the air conditioner the air conditioner starts to operate, however, the “AUTO” in- operates automatically and outside air comes in.
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Rear air conditioner switch Rear heater switch • Rear air conditioner OFF: * Rear heater ON • Fan speed control: 1, 2, 3 stage * This function is not available when the rear air condi- tioner switch is at ( ) position.
DEFOGGING AND DEFROSTING Inside 1. Press the defroster switch. Automatic air conditioner 2. Adjust the fan speed with the fan speed control speed. 3. To quickly remove the fog on the glass, set the switch at high speed position. 4. To prevent the fog generating on the glass, setting the air source selection switch to the fresh air intake mode is recommended.
REAR AIR CONDITIONER The appearance of rear air conditioner switch in automatic air conditioner equipped vehicle is different from that of manual air conditioner equipped vehicle, but its functions are same. Rear Air Conditioner Rear Fan Speed Control Control Switch Panel Switch Air Condi- Rear Heater...
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1. Position the rear air conditioner control switch to any po- 3. When the rear air conditioner switch is at “R” position, the sition except ( ) position. fan speed can be controlled by this switch. 2. To operate the heater, press “RR HTR” switch. To operate 4.
AIR SOURCE SELECTION AND AQS (AIR QUALITY SYSTEM) SWITCH AQS System? Air Quality System (AQS) automatically changes the air source selection to recirculation mode when polluted air is detected through AQS sensor. The air source se- lection returns back to fresh air intake mode after a specified period or the polluted air is disappeared.
REPLACING AIR CONDITIONER FILTER Replace the air conditioner filter at every 10,000 km of driving. Auto However, if the vehicle is operated under severe conditions such as dusty road, unpaved road, and excessive air condi- tioner and heater operation, shorten the replacement interval. Manual 1.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Cautions in Using the Turbocharger ..10-2 Preventive Maintenance ......10-3 Turbocharger Inspection ......10-4 Turbocharger System Page 1 2006-10-02, ¿ÀÀü 11:06...
CAUTIONS IN USING THE TURBOCHARGER WHAT IS THE TURBOCHARGER? Turbochargers are based on gas turbine en- gine technology, but operate under consid- erably greater pressure. The turbocharger consists of two turbo elements, a turbine and a compressor, both of which are driven from the main center shaft.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE The vehicle owner should be encouraged to observe the fol- CAUTION lowing precautions to ensure maximum turbocharger service • At low ambient temperature, or when ever the vehicle has not life. been used for a long period, normal engine oil pressure and flow is affected.
TURBOCHARGER INSPECTION Good maintenance practices should be observed, particularly WARNING regarding air filtration and oil quality and filtration. Operating the turbocharger system without the intake and exhaust These areas are important because of a turbocharger’s manifold mounting can result in severe engine damage. speed of operation.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Storage Boxes and Convenience Devices 11-2 Front Storage Boxes ........11-4 Sun Visors ............ 11-5 Inside Rearview Mirror ........ 11-6 Tiltable Steering Wheel and Horn ..... 11-7 Front Power Outlet and Cigarette Lighter ... 11-8 Assist Grip, Seatback Table, Convenience Seatback Pocket ..........
STORAGE BOXES AND CONVENIENCE DEVICES Sunglasses box Passenger’s sun visor Driver’s sun visor Inside rearview mirror Steering wheel tilting lever Flower vase Front monitor Cigarette lighter Front cup holde Glove box Driver’s door map pocket Card holder Power outlet Passenger’s door map pocket Center console 11-2...
WARNING • Driving with any storage box open can cause injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop. Keep all the storage boxes closed while driving. • Do not store any flammable items or disposable lighter in the console box or other space. In hot weather, they can explode and cause a fire. •...
FRONT STORAGE BOXES Sunglasses Storage Box Front Cup Holder If you press the front of the Front Door Map Pocket cover, the cup holder comes The map pocket is located out. To close it, press the on each front door. cup holder until it clicks.
SUN VISORS Use the sun visors to block the sunlight. Driver's sun visor Passenger's sun visor Inside rearview mirror sensor The driver’s sun visor has a The passenger’s sun visor has a vanity mirror. ticket holder. 11-5 CONVENIENCE DEVICES Page 5 2006-10-02, ¿ÀÀü...
INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR The inside rearview mirror can be adjusted up, down or side ways to obtain the best view. ECM (Anti-glare auto adjustment function) Manual Type Inside Rearview Mirror The reflection rate of inside rearview mirror can be automati- Adjustment cally adjusted by the light intensity from a vehicle behind you.
TILTABLE STEERING WHEEL AND HORN Tiltable Steering Wheel The steering wheel can be adjusted up or down to the desired position. To adjust the steering wheel, move the control lever to arrow direction and adjust the wheel up or down to the proper position. To lock the steer- ing wheel at the position, move the control lever to arrow direction WARNING •...
• Do not hold the lighter pressed in by hand while heating. • If the lighter does not pop out within 30 seconds, pull it out and have the problem cor- rected by Ssangyong Dealer or Ssangyong Authorized Service Operation. Front Power Outlet An auxiliary power outlet for extra electrical devices is install in the dash panel.
ASSIST GRIP, SEATBACK TABLE, SEATBACK POCKET Coat Hanger Coat Hanger Assist Grip Seatback Storage Seatback Table Pocket * Locations of cup holder may vary according to the seats. The front seatback storage A table is installed at the rear of the WARNING pocket is provided to store front seatback.
REAR MONITOR* Passengers in rear seats can watch TV, DVD, and VCD through the rear monitor. The rear monitor displays the rearview during reverse driving (rearview camera system equipped vehicle). Adjustment of Rear Opening/Closing of Monitor Screen Rear Monitor 1. When you press the open To adjust the monitor screen, use three control dial installed button...
REAR CIGARETTE LIGHTER, REAR CUP HOLDER, REAR STORAGE BOX, REAR POWER OUTLET Cup Holder (Right) Rear Cigarette Lighter (Left side of third row seat) To operate the cigarette lighter, press it in all the way when the ignition switch is in the “ACC”...
CENTER CONSOLE (STORAGE BOXES, CD CHANGER, DVD CHANGER) • To open the upper storage box, pull up the lever • To open the lower storage box (or CD/DVD changer), pull up the lever : Storage box : Varies according to option •...
REMOVABLE CENTER CONSOLE Storage Bin and Table When swing the inner cover from The center console cover can be center console cover, it can be used used as a table in second row seats. as a table in front seats. Portable Tray The center console can be used as a portable tray.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF TRAY 1. Open the cover and remove the stor- 2. To release the bottom locks, lift up 3. Open the cover in rear bottom of the age bin. the support from floor and push tray. To release left lock, turn the tray both sides of tray in.
AUDIO, VIDEO, NAVIGATION SYSTEM* For details, refer to the separately provided operating manual. Rear Monitor Front Monitor Audio/Video Head Unit CD Changer* (DVD Changer*) DVD Navigation Unit* CD üÀÎÀú 11-15 CONVENIENCE DEVICES Page 15 2006-10-02, ¿ÀÀü 11:07...
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DVD Navigation Unit* CD Changer* DVD Changer* CD/DVD changer is installed in the center console. Location of Navigation Unit How to change a CD or DVD The navigation unit is installed behind 1. Open the lower cover in center console. the rear left side cover.
CAUTIONS CAUTIONS WHEN USING AUDIO/VIDEO/NAVIGATION SYSTEM* • An illegal copy of CD/DVD may cause a malfunction in the audio/video head unit and an abnormal replay. Use only genu- Usable Discs ine CD/DVD. Navigation Unit • Unusable discs may cause a malfunction in the system due •...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Starting the Engine with Jumper Cables .. 12-2 Cautions When a Tyre is Flat ..... 12-4 OVM Tools ........... 12-5 Changing a Flat Tyre ........12-6 Cautions when Changing the Tyre ... 12-11 When the Engine is Overheating ..... 12-12 In Case of Water Separator Warning Light and Engine Check Warning Light .........
STARTING THE ENGINE WITH JUMPER CABLES You can start a vehicle that has a discharged battery by transferring electrical power to it from a battery in another vehicle. Discharged battery Booster battery • Connect the positive cable first when connecting. •...
7. Connect one end of the second lead of jumper cable to WARNING the negative terminal of the booster battery. • Connecting the jumper cable to the negative terminal of the dis- 8. Make the last connection to a suitable ground, such as a charged battery could result in arcing and possibly a battery steel bracket bolted to the engine block.
CAUTIONS WHEN A TYRE IS FLAT If a tyre goes flat, follow the safety instructions as below: 1. Turn on hazard flashers. 2. Move off the road to a safe place away from traffic. 3. Park on a firm and level ground. 4.
OVM TOOLS The OVM tool box is located under the fourth row seat. The OVM tool kit consists of: 1. Jack 2. Wheel nut wrench OVM tool box 3. Jack connection 4. Spanner (2) 5. Spare tyre connection 6. Pliers 7.
CHANGING A FLAT TYRE Close Open 1. Stop your vehicle to a safe place and turn on the hazard 4. Open the tailgate and remove the cap for spare tyre mount- flasher and then apply the parking brake. ing hole with a screwdriver or coin. 2.
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Remove Install 5. Combine the wheel nut wrench and the spare tyre 6. Pry off the wheel cap with a flat blade screwdriver. connection, and insert it into the hole. Turn the wheel nut wrench to counter-clockwise to remove the spare tyre. CAUTION CAUTION When refitting the spare tyre to the carrier, be sure to securely lock...
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• Locate the jack at Rear jack up point a correct jack-up point. • The jack-up point is reinforced. Be- fore setting up the jack, check the jack-up point by hands. Jack head Front jack up point Base plate 7. Loosen the wheel nuts one or two turns by turning counter- clockwise with the wheel nut wrench.
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9. Combine the wheel nut wrench and the jack connection 12. Fit the spare tyre and temporarily tighten the wheel nuts as shown in figure and hook it into the connecting ring. by hands. Jack up the vehicle by rotating combined wrench clock- 13.
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• When the tyre has been replaced, retighten it after 1,000 km of driving. WARNING • As soon as possible, take your vehicle to a Ssangyong dealer or Ssangyong Authorized Service Operation and have the wheel nuts tightened according to Ssangyong specifications.
• Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. It may cause an over tightening of the nuts. After changing the tyre • Check, repair, and retighten the replaced tyre at nearest Ssangyong Authorized Service Operation or qualified tyre shop after emergency change.
• If the problem continues, have the cooling system checked by duce the vapor pressure, then remove the cap. Ssangyong Dealer or Ssangyong Authorized Service Operation. 7. Add coolant into the reservoir tank if necessary. If the cool- ant level is normal, have the cooling system checked by Ssangyong Dealer or Ssangyong Authorized Service Operation.
& water separator. If the sensors and devices are defective. above conditions are still existing after draining the water, have the system checked by Ssangyong Dealer or Ssangyong Authorized Ser- CAUTION vice Operation.
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE Flat-bed equipment is the best method of moving a disable If not available to use a car carrier, tow the vehicle as vehicle to avoid any damages. The vehicle equipped with the illustrated. full-time four wheel drive (TOD) system should be towed by this way.
EMERGENCY TOWING For emergency towing when a towing service is not available, your vehicle is equipped with the towing hooks under the front and rear of the vehicle for use with a tow rope. When towing your vehicle with the tow rope: •...
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Locations of Towing Hook CAUTION • If you cannot use a professional towing service, get into the dis- abled vehicle during towing. But, never use this emergency tow- ing when the electrical system, steering system, and brake sys- tem are not operative. •...
The weight of your loaded trailer (gross trailer weight) should ensure that the correct equipment is fitted to your vehicle. never exceed the specified values. Your Ssangyong Dealer will help supply and install towing The maximum permissible trailer ball weight is 114kg. equipment to suit your requirement.
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Maximum Load Limits (unit: kg) Maximum permissible Type Trailer static vertical load with brake 2,500 without brake with brake 2,850 without brake The above dimensions are certified data to meet the following conditions. Gradients up to 12%: Capable of 5 starts within 5 minutes (with trailer) Gradients up to 18%: Capable of 5 starts within 5 minutes (without trailer)
TYRES WARNING Incorrect loading and crosswinds, large trucks passing or road rough- When towing trailers, be sure your tyres are properly inflated ness can cause swaying or trailer separation. to the inflation pressure. • Adjust ball load by distribution of load in trailer.location. •...
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID More frequent maintenance is required if your vehicle tows • Always block the wheels on both vehicle and trailer when trailer frequently. parking. Apply the parking brake firmly. • Parking on a steep slope is not recommended. TOWING TIPS You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill.
PARKING ON HILLS WHEN YOU ARE READY TO LEAVE AF- TER PARKING ON A HILL You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig could start to move. 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while People can be injured, and both your vehicle and the trailer you: can be damaged.
3. Start the engine, release the parking brake, and place the gear in the position or the 2nd reverse gear in the position) “D” still exists, have the system check by a Ssangyong Dealer or selector lever to the position. Ssangyong Authorized Service Center. WARNING •...
2. Have all passengers get out of the vehicle and stay away from the traffic. When your safety is secured, contact your Ssangyong dealer for your emergency service. CAUTION • Move the vehicle off the traffic to a safe place. Turn on the haz- ard warning lamps and set up the warning triangle behind your vehicle to warn others.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Daily Check List .......... 13-2 Tyre Wear Check and Tyre Rotation ..13-26 Locations in Engine Compartment .... 13-3 Spare Tyre and Winter Tyre ...... 13-27 Engine Oil ........... 13-6 Warnings and Cautions When Performing Do - It - Yourself Operation ......13-28 Engine Coolant ...........
5. Check the outside rearview mirrors and license plate for function. dirt or damage. 9. Check the seat belts. CAUTION If in doubt about driving and operating conditions, have your vehicle checked at Ssangyong Dealer or Ssangyong Authorized Service Operation. 13-2 Page 2 2006-10-02, ¿ÀÀü 11:08...
DIESEL ENGINE LOCATIONS IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT Without Additional Water Separator Coolant surge tank Brake and clutch fluid reservoir Relay and (for manual transmission) fuse box Engine oil dipstick Fuel filler Engine oil filler cap Air cleaner Power steering Battery Front washer fluid reservoir fluid reservoir 13-3...
DIESEL ENGINE LOCATIONS IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT With Additional Water Separator Fuel filler Coolant surge tank Relay and Brake and clutch fluid reservoir fuse box (for manual transmission) Priming pump Water separator Engine oil dipstick Engine oil filler cap Air cleaner Power steering Battery Front washer...
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GASOLINE ENGINE LOCATIONS IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT Relay and fuse box Brake and clutch fluid reservoir (for manual transmission) Coolant surge tank Engine oil dipstick Engine oil filler cap Front washer Air cleaner fluid reservoir Power steering Battery fluid reservoir 13-5 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Page 5 2006-10-02, ¿ÀÀü...
* What’s Severe Driving Condition? WARNING • Driving at the high engine speed or at high-speed Use only Ssangyong genuine engine oil and filter. Use of non-rec- • Driving for consecutive two hours at high speed ommended products could cause damage to the engine.
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The viscosity should be selected according to outside temperature. Do not switch to a different viscosity in the event of brief tempera- CAUTION ture fluctuations. Regularly check the engine oil level and add Ssangyong genuine engine oil if necessary. * How to check engine oil specification Example:...
• When the coolant level is too low, the engine can be overheated. If the coolant temperature gauge in instrument panel goes up abnormally, im- mediately check the coolant level. • Use only Ssangyong recommended coolant and anti-freeze. Use of non- recommended coolant could cause damage to the cooling system. WARNING •...
AIR CLEANER Diesel Engine Cleaning Blow the compressed air through the element in the opposite direction to normal air flow to clean the element. Diesel EU: Initial clean: 5,000 km, clean every 15,000 km, replace every 30,000 km (But, shorten the service interval under severe condition) GENERAL: Initial clean: 5,000 km, clean every 10,000 km, replace every 30,000 km...
POWER STEERING FLUID Diesel Engine Gasoline Engine Power steering fluid reservoir Power steering fluid reservoir Check fluid level on a level ground with engine turned off. The fluid level should be between the MIN and MAX marks on the reservoir cap gauge. If it drops to or below the MIN mark, top up with the specified fluid.
FUEL FILTER AND PRIMING PUMP DIESEL ENGINE (Without Additional Water Separator) • Change the fuel filter at every 30,000 km (EU) or 25,000 km (General) of driving. Plug opening direction • Drain the water from fuel filter whenever changing the engine oil. Plug closing direction •...
FUEL FILTER AND WATER SEPARATOR (With Additional Water Separator) DIESEL ENGINE Fuel filter Priming Pump Operating Conditions 1. when completely comsumed the fuel 2. after draining the water from the fuel filter 3. after replacing the fuel filter Before starting the engine, perform the pumping operation of priming Water pump until it becomes rigid to fill up the fuel pump with fuel.
FUEL FILTER • Service Interval Replace every 30,000 km (Draining water from fuel filter: whenever replacing the engine oil) General Replace every 25,000 km (Draining water from fuel filter: whenever replacing the engine oil) Water Separating Function If the water in fuel gets into the engine and fuel system, it may cause serious damage in fuel system.
WATER SEPARATOR Location: Behind fuel filter (between fuel filter and dashpanel) in engine compartment (engine intake side) Draining The Water From Water Separator Drain the water from water separator whenever replacing the engine oil. After draining the water, press the priming pump until it be- comes rigid.
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Replace the fuel filter according to the specified maintemamce schedule. Service Interval Every 100,000 km (if using poor quality of Replacement fuel, replace every 30,000 km) CAUTION Replace with a Ssangyong genuine part with specified intervals. 13-16 Page 16 2006-10-02, ¿ÀÀü 11:08...
• The fluid gradually decreases according to the wear of the brake pads. A sudden drop of the fluid level may indicate the leaks in the system. In this case, have the system checked by Ssangyong Dealer or Ssangyong Authorized Service Operation.
If the warning light comes on while driving, turn off all unnecessary electrical devices and have the system checked by Ssangyong Dealer or Ssangyong Authorized Service Operation. • The battery terminal should be disconnected when the igni- tion key is removed or placed at “LOCK”...
If any fuse is blown, replace it with a new fuse. CAUTION If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical system checked and repaired by Ssangyong Dealer or Ssangyong Authorized Service Operation. The underhood fuse box is located in the engine compart- ment on the driver’s side.
FUSE REPLACEMENT Use only the fuse with same rating. Normal Blown 1. Turn off all electrical equipment and set the ignition switch WARNING to “LOCK”. The use of different types or different rating fuses could cause dam- 2. Locate the defective fuse. Refer to the fuse label in this age to the electrical system and even start a fire.
WASHER FLUID Frequently check the washer fluid level and add the speci- Rear Washer Fluid Reservoir fied product as needed. WARNING The washer fluid includes flammable materials to prevent freezing. There could be a fire when di- Front Washer Fluid Reservoir rectly contacted with flames.
WIPER BLADE REPLACEMENT 1. Lift the wiper arm up from the 2. Press the safety button ( ). 3. Slide the blade down and remove it windshield. from the arm. 4. Install a new blade. 5. Put the wiper arm down to its park- ing position.
TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE Under inflation Proper inflation Over inflation Tyre Pressure CAUTION Specification Pressure • Maintaining the specified tyre pressure is essential for driver comfort, Tyre Wheel driving safety and long tyre life. Incorrect inflation pressures will in- crease tyre wear and will impair safety, vehicle handling, comfort 7-Seaters 215/65R16 35 PSI...
• Driving on worn or damaged tyre is very dangerous and may cause WARNING an accident. Also, a damaged tyre could burst. • Be sure to replace and rotate the tyres at Ssangyong Authorized Ser- • Check tyres regularly for damage (foreign bodies, punctures, cuts, vice Operation or professional tyre shops.
• If a tyre has been impacted by a stone or any others during a • When you didn’t fit the snow tyres before driving on snow or icy driving, have it checked by Ssangyong Dealer or Ssangyong Au- road, drive in 4WD (4L, 4H) mode with low speed.
• Never get under a vehicle when it is jacked up. If the vehicle • Use only Ssangyong genuine oils and fluids. slips off the jack, you could be badly injured. If you have to •...
GASOLINE ENGINE SPARK PLUGS SPARK PLUGS Spark plugs should be inspected periodically for carbon deposits. When carbon accumulates on a spark plug, a strong spark may not be produced. If necessary, clean the electrodes with a fine wire brush and carefully scrape the carbon off the insulator with a small file.
* Use only approved SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICES (DIESEL ENGINE) Ssangyong genuine parts. Maintenance service and record retention are the owner’s responsibility. You should retain evidence that proper maintenance has been performed on your vehicle in accordance with the scheduled maintenance service chart.
* Use only approved Ssangyong genuine parts. * EU Countries: Only countries that belong to EU. (It does not apply to all countries in EU.) Kilometers (miles) or time in months, whichever comes first MAINTENANCE x1,000 km INTERVAL MAINTENANCE x1,000 miles...
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* Use only approved Ssangyong genuine parts. * EU Countries: Only countries that belong to EU. (It does not apply to all countries in EU.) Kilometers (miles) or time in months, whichever comes first MAINTENANCE x1,000 km INTERVAL MAINTENANCE x1,000 miles...
* Use only approved SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICES (GASOLINE ENGINE) Ssangyong genuine parts. Maintenance service and record retention are the owner’s responsibility. You should retain evidence that proper maintenance has been performed on your vehicle in accordance with the scheduled maintenance service chart.
* Use only approved Ssangyong genuine parts. * EU Countries: Only countries that belong to EU. (It does not apply to all countries in EU.) Kilometers (miles) or time in months, whichever comes first MAINTENANCE x1,000 km INTERVAL MAINTENANCE x1,000 miles...
* Use only approved Ssangyong genuine parts. * EU Countries: Only countries that belong to EU. (It does not apply to all countries in EU.) Kilometers (miles) or time in months, whichever comes first MAINTENANCE x1,000 km INTERVAL MAINTENANCE x1,000 miles...
Rear room lamp In this case, wipe the bulb glass with a soft cloth. • Never try to adjust the headlamp aiming by yourself. It should be done by a qualified technician in Ssangyong Dealer or Ssangyong Authorized Service Operation. 14-2 Page 2 2006-10-02, ¿ÀÀü...
LOCATION OF EXTERIOR LAMPS High mounted stop lamp Front fog lamp Side repeater License plate lamp Side repeater Headlamp Rear Combination Lamp Left Right Low beam Position lamp Stop lamp Stop lamp Back-up Rear fog lamp lamp Turn signal Turn signal Turn signal lamp lamp Tail lamp...
6. Install the headlamp in the reverse order of removal. WARNING For safety driving, do not adjust the headlamp aiming by yourself. It should be done by a qualified technician in Ssangyong Dealer or Ssangyong Authorized Service Operation. Turn signal lamp 14-4 Page 4...
FRONT FOG LAMP AND SIDE REPEATER Side Repeater Front Fog Lamp 1. Disconnect the negative cable on the battery. 1. Disconnect the negative cable on the battery. 2. Remove the lamp housing by pushing it to the right, 2. Disconnect the connector then disconnect the connector.
REAR COMBINATION LAMP Turn Signal Lamp, Tail Lamp, Stop Lamp Stop lamp Turn signal lamp Tail lamp 3. Disconnect the connector and 5. Remove the bulb from the lamp 1. Disconnect the negative cable remove the rear combination connector while pushing and on the battery.
REAR FOG LAMP*, BACK-UP LAMP, LICENSE PLATE LAMP License Plate Lamp Rear Fog Lamp* / Back-up Lamp 1. Disconnect the negative cable on 1. Disconnect the negative cable 4. Turn the lamp connector to remove the battery. on the battery. 2.
GLOVE BOX LAMP AND FRONT ROOM LAMP Glove Box Lamp Front Room Lamp 1. Disconnect the negative cable on the 1. Disconnect the negative cable on the battery. battery. 2. Remove the lamp housing by pushing 2. Pry off the cover with a flat blade the holder.
DOOR COURTESY LAMP AND SIDE REPEATER DOOR COURTESY LAMP Side Repeater 1. Disconnect the negative cable on the 1. Disconnect the negative cable on the battery. battery. 2. Pry off the cover with a flat blade 2. Pry off the cover with a flat blade screwdriver.
FOOT LAMP AND REAR ROOM LAMP Foot Lamp Rear Room Lamp 1. Disconnect the negative cable on 1. Disconnect the negative cable on the the battery. battery. 2. Pry off the cover with a flat blade 2. Pry off the cover with a flat blade screwdriver.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Vehicle Care ..........15-2 Running-in Period .......... 15-2 Cleaning Agents ..........15-2 Care and Cleaning of the Interior ....15-3 Glass Surfaces ..........15-4 Care and Cleaning of the Exterior ....15-4 Corrosion Protection ........15-5 Important Safety Instructions ..... 15-7 Vehicle Care Before Driving ..........
VEHICLE CARE RUNNING-IN PERIOD CLEANING AGENTS Follow the manufacturer’s advice whenever cleaning agents or other chemicals are used, inside or outside the vehicle. Some cleaners may be poisonous or flammable, and im- proper use may cause personal injury or damage. When cleaning the inside or outside of the vehicle, do not use vola- tile cleaning solvents such as: acetone, lacquer thinners, enamel reducers, nail polish removers: or cleaning materi-...
CARE AND CLEANING OF THE INTERIOR Safety Belt Care • Keep belts clean and dry. • Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water. • Do not bleach or dye belts since this may severely weaken them. With the use of modern trim materials, it is very important that you use proper cleaning techniques and cleaners.
Ssangyong vehicles are designed to operate under normal the outside of the windshield with cleaning powder or an environmental conditions and to withstand the natural equivalent non abrasive cleaner.
CORROSION PROTECTION Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Your car was designed to resist corrosion. Special materials and protective finishes were used on most parts of your car Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep their when it was built to help maintain a good appearance, luster.
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Therefore you should use only a filling station or a should be repaired promptly. Bare metal will corrode quickly Ssangyong Distributor who has oil separator equipment in the car and may develop into a major repair expense. Minor chips wash bay.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE DRIVING Take Driver’s Seat and Check the Following: For safe and comfortable driving, check each part of the ve- hicle before starting off your vehicle. • Adjustment of the rearview mirror • Applying the brake and releasing the parking brake CAUTION •...
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Always Using Seatbelt Do Not Leave Children Alone in the Vehicle Driver and all passengers must wear properly fastened When left alone in the car, a child might unintentionally start seatbelts. the engine or start a fire or cause another accident. WARNING WARNING •...
(steering wheel shakes up and down / right and left / in circular motion), immediately visit to the nearest CAUTION Ssangyong Dealer or Ssangyong Authorized Service Operation to Repeated application of the accelerator pedal overheats the engine check and repair steering and suspension parts.
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Moving Your Vehicle Only After Starting the Engine When Parking or Stopping in An Enclosed Place Move your vehicle only after having started the engine. When parking or stopping in an enclosed place, turn off the engine. WARNING WARNING Driving the vehicle downhill using the downgrade slope without run- ning the engine might cause an accident.
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• Warranty does not cover problems caused by using non- Ssangyong genuine parts. Always Putting Out Cigarettes • You can distinguish an authentic Ssangyong genuine part by its • Make sure you have put out all cigarettes and matches com- hologram.
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Driving On A Snowy or Icy Road Driving On Unpaved and Mountain Roads • Shift to the lowest possible gear and drive slowly. • Before driving, check road conditions such as if the road suddenly ends and if there is enough space for a U-turn in •...
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Important things to remember when going through Driving On Hill Roads water Position the gearshift lever in accordance with the road • If the engine stops while you are going through water, do conditions. not try to restart. Get your vehicle towed. •...
Modification of Fuses and Circuits • Always respect the speed limit and refrain from speeding. Always use the Ssangyong genuine fuses of the specified ca- • Allow for a safe following distance, avoid sudden steering pacity and do not alter or modify your vehicle’s circuits. It might movements.
Malfunction of the air 50 mixture of water and antifreeze. conditioner may result. • Use only Ssangyong genuine coolant. To maintain its optimal operating condition, it is recommended that the air conditioner be turned on for approximately 5 to 10 Washer Fluid minutes every week throughout all seasons.
STARTING THE ENGINE AND DRIVING IN PARKING IN THE WINTER THE WINTER When the parking brake is applied in cold weather, ice may form on the brake system and cause some difficulty moving Starting the Engine in the Winter the vehicle. When parking on a hill, first, apply the parking During the winter, the engine experiences increased resis- brake.
OTHER MAINTENANCE TIPS Diesel Fuel in the Winter After driving on a calcium chloride (salt) spayed road, wash the bottom of your vehicle as soon as possible to avoid any On an extremely cold day, paraffin, one of the chemicals in rust.
4-wheel drive switch* ......4-13 4WD check warning light and Caring for your vehicle under 0°C (32°F) Emergency towing ......12-15 indicator* ......... 4-15 ............. 15-15 Engine coolant ........13-9 Cautions in using the turbocharger ..10-2 Engine oil ..........13-6 Cautions when a tyre is flat ....
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Headlamp ..........14-4 Light switch ........... 4-4 Rear air conditioner ......9-16 Heated glass switch ......4-21 Location of exterior lamps ....14-3 Rear cigarette lighter, rear cup holder, How to drain the water from fuel filter Locations in engine compartment ..13-3 rear storage box, rear power outlet 11-11 (with additional water separator) ...
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Shift lever in manual transmission ..6-2 Shift lever lock release and safety Underhood fuse box label ....13-21 mode reset ........12-22 Spare tyre and winter tyre ....13-27 Spark plugs ........13-29 Vehicle care ........15-2 Specifications ........0-4 Vehicle identification ......
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GYEONGGI-DO, 459-711 KOREA TELEPHONE : 82-31-610-2740 FACSIMILE : 82-31-610-3762 NOTE: All rights reserved. Printed in SSANGYONG Motor Co., Ltd. No part of this book may be used or reproduced without the written permission of Overseas A/S Team. Page 5 2006-10-02, ¿ÀÀü 11:09...