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Foreword

Thank you for purchasing your new Chery automobile. To correctly operate and maintain your vehicle and understand its
features and controls, please take the time to read this manual carefully.
After you read this manual, it should be stored in the vehicle for convenient reference and remain with the vehicle
when sold so that the new owner will be aware of all safety warnings.
Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications, and / or make additions
to or improvement to its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products previously
manufactured.
Authorized Chery dealers are service professionals and are exclusively authorized by Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. When
it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has the factory-trained technicians
and OEM parts to best provide the customer satisfaction that you require.
Depending on the vehicle equipment or features specific to your vehicle, some descriptions and illustrations may dif-
fer from the equipment found on your vehicle.
Please access our website for further information.
Website: www.cheryinternational.com
娀 2009 Chery Automobile Co., Ltd.
All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or copied, in whole or in part, without the written permission
of Chery Automobile Co., Ltd.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER PAGE
1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................. 3
2 BEFORE OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3 FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4 STARTING AND OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
5 YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
6 IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
7 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
8 PROPER MAINTENANCE OF YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
9 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
10 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
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INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS
䉴 Introduction 4 䉴 Vehicle Features 6 䉴 Personal Service 10
컄 ⬙PERSON-TO-PERSON⬙
䉴 How to Read This Manual 4 䉴 New Vehicle Inspection 6 Service Advisor Card 11
컄 Table of Contents 4 컄 Inspection Certification for 䉴 Warnings and Cautions 13
Vehicle Delivery 7 䉴 Vehicle Identification
컄 Vehicle Symbols 4
컄 Vehicle Delivery Card 8 Number 13
컄 Index 4 䉴 Vehicle Modifications 13

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Introduction Regular routine maintenance will keep Vehicle Symbols


Congratulations on selecting your new your vehicle operating at its best. We
Consult the symbol table on the fol-
Chery vehicle. To correctly operate suggest you have your vehicle ser-
lowing page for a description of the
and maintain your vehicle and under- viced at recommended intervals by an
symbols that may be used on your ve-
stand its features and controls, please authorized Chery dealer who uses au-
hicle and throughout the Owner’s
take the time to read this manual care- thorized Chery replacement parts. Any
damage caused by failing to follow Manual.
fully.
recommended operation or mainte- Index
This manual contains important in- nance may not be covered by your
structions and tips concerning routine The detailed index at the back of this
warranty.
driving and regular maintenance of Owner’s Manual contains a complete
your vehicle. The more familiar you How to Read This Manual listing for all vehicle subject matter.
are with the operation of your vehicle,
the more you will ensure your safety Table of Contents
and overall economic benefit while Consult the Table of Contents to de-
driving. Failure to operate this vehicle termine which section of the Owner’s
correctly may result in loss of control Manual contains the information you
or an accident. desire.

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Vehicle Features New Vehicle Inspection Before you sign the inspection certifi-
This manual includes the current fea- Prior to your purchase, your autho- cation, your authorized dealer will in-
tures and information regarding the rized Chery dealer inspected your ve- struct you regarding your vehicle’s
Chery A1 vehicle. All material (includ- hicle based upon the guidelines of the performance capabilities according to
ing all standard and available fea- Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. The dealer its Vehicle Delivery Card, as well as
tures) contained in this publication is will record the delivery date and affix provide you with general knowledge
based on the latest information at the its common seal to the inspection cer- of its features and regular operation.
time it was printed. Therefore, please tificate.
note that some of the equipment and
accessories in this publication may
not appear on your vehicle.

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Inspection Certification for Vehicle Delivery

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Vehicle Delivery Card

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Personal Service
To provide you the best service, your
authorized Chery dealer will provide a
personal service advisor for you dur-
ing your purchase. If you have any
questions regarding your vehicle,
please ask your service advisor.

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ⴖPERSON-TO-PERSONⴖ Service Advisor Card

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Warnings and Cautions Vehicle Modifications


The Owner’s Manual contains Warn- Modifications to this vehicle could af-
ings and Cautions regarding operating fect its performance and totally void
procedures that could result in an ac- the manufacturer’s warranty.
cident or damage to your vehicle.
Please observe all Warnings and Cau- WARNING!
tions before operating your vehicle.
Any modifications or alterations to this
vehicle could affect its safety and may
Vehicle Identification Number VIN Location
lead to an accident resulting in seri-
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) NOTE: Additional VIN locations are ous injury or death.
Location: found in the engine compartment.
The VIN is on the front corner of the
instrument panel on the passenger
side. It is visible from outside of the
vehicle through the windshield.

VIN Location In Engine Compartment

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CONTENTS
䉴 Ignition Key 17 䉴 Steering Wheel 20 䉴 Occupant Restraints 23
컄 Ignition Key Removal 17 컄 Adjusting Steering Wheel 20 컄 Lap/Shoulder Belts 23
컄 Locking Doors With The 컄 Horn 20 컄 Lap/Shoulder Belt Warning
Key 17 Light 23
䉴 Door Locks 21
컄 Replacement Keys 17 컄 Front Lap/Shoulder Belt
컄 Manual Door Locks 21
컄 Remote Keyless Entry 18 Operating Instructions 23
컄 “Child-Protection” Door Lock
컄 Transmitter Battery 컄 Rear Seat Belt Operating
System (Rear Doors) 21 24
Replacement 18 Instructions
䉴 Power Windows 22 컄 Adjustable Upper Shoulder
䉴 Anti-Theft Security
컄 Power Window Switches 22 Belt Anchorage 24
Protection 19
컄 Auto - Down Feature 22 컄 Maintenance for Seat Belt 25
컄 Vehicle Alarm 19
컄 Rear Window Safety Switch 22 컄 Airbags 25
컄 Security Lamp 19
컄 Airbag Warning Light 26
컄 Security Auto-Locks 19
컄 Child Restraint 26
컄 Electronic Key Identification 20

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䉴 Operating Safety Tips 28 컄 Exhaust Gas 29 䉴 New Vehicle Break-In


Recommendations 30
컄 Transporting Passengers 28 컄 Interior Vehicle Safety
컄 Engine Break-In
Inspection 29
컄 Locking Your Vehicle 28 Recommendations 30
컄 Exterior Vehicle Safety 컄 Braking System Break-In
Inspection 30 Recommendations 31
컄 Tire and Wheel Break-In
Recommendations 31

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Ignition Key WARNING! Locking Doors With The Key


There are two external door locks
Ignition Key Removal
NEVER leave children unattended in which are located on the driver’s door
Manual Transaxle a vehicle. Leaving children unattended and front passenger’s door. You can in-
To remove the ignition key from the in a vehicle is dangerous. A child or sert the key into the lock with either
ignition switch, place the shift lever in others could be seriously or fatally in- side up. To lock the door, turn the key
NEUTRAL, apply the parking brake, jured. Children could operate the clockwise; to unlock the door, turn the
turn the ignition switch to the ACC po- power windows, other controls, or set key counter-clockwise.
sition, push the key inward, rotate the the vehicle in motion. NEVER leave the
keys in a vehicle. Replacement Keys
key to the LOCK position and remove Duplication of keys consists of pro-
the key. gramming a blank key to the vehicle
CAUTION! electronics. A blank key is one which
An unlocked car is an invitation to has never been programmed. See
thieves. Always remove the key from your authorized Chery dealer if you re-
the ignition and lock all doors when quire replacement or additional keys
leaving the vehicle unattended. for your vehicle.

CAUTION!

Ignition Key Positions Always remove the key from the vehicle
1 - LOCK 3 - ON
and lock all doors when leaving the ve-
2 - ACC 4 - START hicle unattended.

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Remote Keyless Entry • The device must accept any interfer- • With the transmitter buttons facing
This system allows you to lock or un- ence received, including interference down, use a flat object to insert into
lock all doors remotely using the Re- that may cause undesired operation. the transmitter separation slot.
mote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
If your RKE transmitter fails to operate
from a normal distance, check for these
two conditions:

• Weak batteries in the transmitter (the


expected life of the transmitter battery
is a minimum of three years).

• Radio transmitter interference, such Transmitter Separation Slot


Vehicle Key as a radio station tower, airport trans- • Gently pry the transmitter key apart
To Lock the Doors mitter, and some mobile or CB radios. from the transmitter case and remove
Press and release the LOCK button on the key.
Transmitter Battery Replacement
the transmitter to lock all doors.
The recommended replacement bat-
NOTE: Transmitter and receivers must tery is CR2032.
be certified to conform to specific regula-
tions in each individual country. Opera-
tion is subject to the following two condi-
tions:
• The device cannot cause harmful in-
terference. Separating Transmitter Key/Case

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• Separate the transmitter into two Anti-Theft Security Protection WARNING!


halves. Use caution not to damage
Vehicle Alarm
the seal. Only when all the doors and the hood
With the vehicle armed, if an unautho-
are fully closed, can the vehicle be
rized person attempts to unlock any
armed. When the vehicle is in the anti-
door or the hood, this will cause the theft mode, the following conditions
vehicle alarm to trigger. When trig- will exist:
gered, the vehicle alarm will cause all
directional signals to flash continu- • All four doors and the hood are
locked
ously and will sound the horn for a few
seconds. • The security lamp will continuously
flash
Transmitter Battery Location Security Lamp
• Remove and replace the batteries. The security lamp is located on the
Security Auto-Locks
Avoid touching the new batteries with driver’s door panel, near the door lock
To prevent theft and maintain security,
your fingers. Skin oils may cause bat- plunger. The security lamp will flash
the vehicle is equipped with an Auto-
tery deterioration. If you touch a bat- continuously when the vehicle is
Lock feature. If the door locks are ac-
tery, clean it with rubbing alcohol. armed.
cidently unlocked by the RKE trans-
• To reassemble the transmitter case, mitter and the doors are not opened
assemble the two halves of the case within 28 seconds, the doors will be
and then snap the key back onto the relocked automatically. When the
transmitter case. Auto-Lock feature is activated, the se-
curity lamp will flash twice and the
alarm will sound once.

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Electronic Key Identification Steering Wheel WARNING!


Electronic Key Identification utilizes
Adjusting Steering Wheel
engine ⬙no-start⬙ technology to greatly Do not adjust the steering wheel while
The steering wheel can be adjusted to
enhance the vehicle safety and ve- driving. Adjusting the steering wheel
make the driver more comfortable.
hicle theft prevention system. while driving could cause the driver to
Pull down the locking lever to move lose control of the vehicle.
The electronic chip, built into each the steering wheel upward and down-
key, integrates the key, electronic anti- ward. After the proper adjustment,
theft equipment and engine control Horn
pull the locking lever back to its origi-
module into an active theft prevention nal position to secure the steering
system. If a key is duplicated without wheel in place.
the authorization of the owner, and the
key has no electronic chip containing
the electronic information required for
the anti-theft equipment and engine
control module, the engine will not
start using the duplicated key, thus
decreasing the probability of vehicle Horn Position
theft. Press the center push pad on the
Adjustable Steering Wheel
steering wheel to operate the horn.
In the event that you have lost your
The horn will still work with the igni-
vehicle key, you should go to an au-
thorized Chery dealer to obtain a re- tion switch in the OFF position.
placement key. The dealer can make a
new key for your vehicle and deacti-
vate your lost key.

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Door Locks WARNING!


Manual Door Locks
For personal security and safety, lock
The front doors can be locked/
the vehicle doors when you drive, as
unlocked by turning the key in the
well as when you park and leave the
door lock cylinder. Use the manual vehicle. When leaving the vehicle, al-
door lock switch on the door panel to ways remove the key from the ignition
unlock the doors from inside of the ve- switch, and lock your vehicle. Do not
hicle. If the rear door switch is in the leave children unattended in the ve- Child Lock Control
locked position when the door is hicle, or with access to an unlocked ve-
closed, the door will lock. It is recom- hicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle WARNING!
mended to use the Remote Keyless equipment may cause severe personal • To avoid trapping passengers in the
Entry to lock the doors. injuries or death. vehicle during a collision, remem-
ber that the rear doors can only be
“Child-Protection” Door Lock opened from the outside when the
System (Rear Doors) child protection locks are engaged.
The Rear Door Child-Protection Locks (Continued)
are located inside the rear door. Turn
the child lock control upward or down-
ward to the lock or unlock position (as
shown by the icons on the door).
Manual Lock Switch

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WARNING! (Continued)
passenger door window. The windows Auto - Down Feature
will operate only when the ignition All four power window switches have
• In hot weather, the temperature in- switch is turned to the ON position the Auto-Down feature. Press and hold
side the vehicle can rise very quickly and will remain active for 60 seconds the window switch for one second, re-
after the engine is turned off. Do not
after the ignition key is removed. lease, and the window will go down
leave animals or children inside
automatically.
parked vehicles in hot weather; in-
terior heat buildup may cause se- NOTE: If any windows are left open
rious injury or death. If even left while locking the vehicle, the windows
there for a short time, it is likely that will automatically be shut by pressing
serious injury or death could occur. the LOCK button on the key fob trans-
mitter.
NOTE: For emergency exit with the
Rear Window Safety Switch
system engaged, move the lock switch
Power Window Switches There is a rear window safety switch
up to the unlocked position, roll down
the window, and open the door with the WARNING! on the driver door trim panel. Press
outside door handle. the switch to lock all passenger side
Never leave children in a vehicle with power windows. Cancel this feature by
Power Windows the key in the ignition switch. Occu- pressing the switch again. This feature
pants, particularly unattended children is recommended if there are children
Power Window Switches can become trapped by the windows in your vehicle.
The driver’s door trim panel has while operating the power window
switches that operate all four power switches which may result in serious
windows. There are single window injury or death.
controls on each passenger door trim
panel that operate each respective

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sure that the seat belt is properly fas- Lap/Shoulder Belt Warning Light
tened without looseness, twists, or ob- With the ignition switch ON,
struction. this light is illuminated. It
will not turn off until the
WARNING! driver properly attaches the
A lap belt worn too high can increase seat belt.
the risk of internal injury in a collision. Front Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating
The belt forces won’t be at the strong Instructions
Rear Window Safety Switch
hip and pelvic bones, but across your The seat belt latch plate is above the
WARNING! abdomen. Always wear the lap belt as back of the front seat, next to your
low and snug as possible. shoulder. Grasp the latch plate and
There is no anti-pinch protection when
the window is closing. To avoid per- pull out the belt. While pulling out the
In a collision, an unrestrained child, belt, slide the latch plate up the web-
sonal injury, be sure to clear all arms,
even a tiny baby, can be propelled in- bing as far as necessary to allow the
hands, fingers and all objects away
side the vehicle if not properly re- belt to go around your lap. When the
from the window path before closing.
strained. The force required to hold belt is long enough to fit, insert the
even an infant on your lap could be- latch plate into the buckle until you
Occupant Restraints come so great that you could not hold hear a ⬙click⬙.
Lap/Shoulder Belts the child, no matter how strong you
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in are. The child and others can be badly
a seat and properly using a seat belt. injured. Any child riding in the vehicle
Never use a lap/shoulder belt or lap should be in an appropriate restraint
belt for more than one person. Make for the child’s size.

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WARNING! WARNING!
A belt that is fastened into the wrong A twisted belt cannot perform properly.
buckle will not protect you properly. In a collision, it could even cut into its
Always buckle your belt into the near- passenger. Be sure the belt is straight.
est buckle. If you can’t straighten a belt in your ve-
hicle, take it to an authorized Chery
To release the belt, push the red but- dealer and have it repaired.
ton on the buckle. The belt will auto- Rear Seat Belt Location With Two Head
matically retract to its stowed posi- Restraints Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt
tion. If necessary, slide the latch plate Anchorage
down the webbing to allow the belt to
In the driver’s seat and front passen-
retract fully.
ger’s seat, the shoulder belt can be
Rear Seat Belt Operating adjusted upward or downward to posi-
Instructions tion the belt away from the driver’s or
This seat belt length cannot be ad- passenger’s neck. Push and fully de-
justed automatically. The seat belt is press the button to release the an-
adjusted by an adjustable buckle that chorage, and move it up or down to
slides along its length to provide the Rear Seat Belt Location With Three Head the position that fits you best.
proper fit for the passenger. When the Restraints
belt has been adjusted to fit the pas- NOTE: In some countries, the rear
senger, insert the latch plate into the seat is equipped with three rear head re-
buckle until you hear a ⬙click⬙, and straints.
then adjust the length of seat belt
manually across your abdomen.

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Washing Seat Belt The front occupants must be sitting as


The seat belt should be washed with upright as possible in order to be ef-
vehicle detergent or warm water and fectively protected.
allowed to dry naturally.
WARNING!
WARNING! Always properly position your seat belt
Never use chemical detergents, boiled to maintain the proper distance from
water, bleach or dye to wash the seat the steering wheel. Only then can the
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt airbag provide optimal protection dur-
Anchorage belt.
ing a collision.
Maintenance for Seat Belt Never allow water to enter the belt re-
tractor. Front Airbags
Inspection Of Seat Belt
The seat belt should be inspected
Airbags
regularly for damage or frays. Dam-
The airbags work with the seat belts to
aged parts must be replaced immedi-
properly restrain the driver and front-
ately. Seat belt assemblies must be
seat passenger in the event of a colli-
replaced if they have been damaged
sion.
after a collision.
NOTE: As the triggered airbags de-
WARNING! flate you may see some smoke-like par-
Driver and Passenger Airbags
ticles. The particles are a normal by-
Do not disassemble or modify the seat
product of the process that generates
belt.
the nontoxic gas used for airbag infla-
tion.

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The seat and backrest must be posi- only if the impact speed is above the should be replaced after 10 years of
tioned correctly for the airbag to pro- system’s designated threshold level. service because the efficiencies of the
vide optimal protection during a colli- inflating agent and airbag deteriorate.
sion. The vertical sitting posture is WARNING! If you are not clear about the service
best when the lower back is in contact life of your vehicle’s airbag, your au-
with the seat backrest as much as pos- Do not put anything on or around the
front airbag covers or attempt to
thorized Chery dealer can answer any
sible and the inclination of seat back- questions or address any concerns
rest is not over 25 degrees. Never po- manually open them. Take your vehicle
to an authorized Chery dealer for steer- you may have. Take your vehicle only
sition the front seat too close to the to an authorized Chery dealer for
instrument panel. While driving, the ing wheel, steering column and airbag
system service or you could be injured service.
steering wheel should be held with
the arms slightly flexed. This is an because of accidental airbag deploy- Child Restraint
ideal driving posture, which helps to ment. Please follow the manufacturer’s direc-
decrease the risk of the driver being tions exactly when installing an infant
injured in a collision in which the air- Airbag Warning Light or child restraint. There are different
bag does not deploy. When the ignition switch is in the ON sizes and types of restraints for chil-
position, the warning light in the in- dren from newborn size to a child al-
The front airbag will deploy in a mod-
strument panel will be turned on and most large enough for an adult safety
erate to severe frontal collision or
within the scope of left/right 30 degree remain on for 3-4 seconds. If the light belt. Always check the child seat own-
collisions. When it touches the occu- does not come on, remains illumi- er’s manual to ensure you have the
pant, it instantly deflates to cushion nated after you start the vehicle, or if it correct seat for your child. Use the re-
the forward movement of the occu- comes on as you drive, take your ve- straint that is correct for your child.
pant. An airbag is designed to deploy hicle to an authorized Chery dealer for
in moderate to severe frontal or near- inspection. It is suggested by the air-
frontal crash. The airbag will deploy bag manufacturer that the airbag

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WARNING! For all children under 12 years old or


shorter than 150 cm, a special child re-
In a collision, an unrestrained child, straint must be used. An infant restraint,
even a tiny baby, can be propelled in- child restraint, or a heightened seat
side the vehicle if not properly re- cushion is required. The child restraint
strained. The force required to hold must be applicable and government-
even an infant on your lap could be- authorized. Maximum child safety can
come so great that you could not hold be obtained when the safety seat works
the child, no matter how strong you together with the seat belt.
are. The child and others could be
badly injured. Any child riding in the Children who weigh less than 10 kg or
vehicle should be in an appropriate re- are less than 1 year old should be
straint for the child’s size. placed in a baby carrier on the rear
seat with the child lying flat and the
NEVER use a backward-facing child
baby carrier restrained. For infants,
restraint seat on a passenger seat pro-
tected by an airbag. A backward-
use a rearward-facing child restraint.
facing child restraint should only be Rearward Facing Child Seat
used in the rear seat. A backward-
facing child restraint in the front seat
may be struck by a deploying passen-
ger airbag which may cause severe or
fatal injury to the infant.

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Children who weigh between 10 kg to WARNING!


18 kg or are less than 4 years old
should use child restraints on the rear It is extremely dangerous to ride in a
seat. cargo area, inside or outside of a ve-
hicle. In a collision, people riding in
these areas are more likely to be se-
riously injured or killed.
Do not allow people to ride in any area
Heightened Seat Cushion of your vehicle that is not equipped
WARNING! with seats and seat belts.
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in
Each child restraint is intended for one a seat and using a seat belt properly.
Child Restraint Seat child only.
Children who weigh between 18 kg According to most local traffic laws, Locking Your Vehicle
and 36 kg or are between 4 and 12 children are forbidden to sit in the Always remove the key from the igni-
years old should sit on the heightened front seat and should use the appli- tion switch and lock all doors when
seat cushion on the rear seat. The ad- cable child restraints. leaving the vehicle unattended, even
justable auxiliary seat belt attached to in your own driveway or garage. Try to
the heightened seat cushion can en- park your vehicle in a well-lit area and
Operating Safety Tips
sure a child uses the seat belt prop- avoid leaving articles of value exposed.
erly. The heightened seat cushion po- Transporting Passengers
sitions the belt away from the child’s NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN
neck and the lap belt should fit across THE CARGO AREA.
the child’s abdomen.

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Exhaust Gas control BLOWER switch is set at high Airbag Warning Light
speed. DO NOT use the recirculation The airbag warning light should come
WARNING! mode. on and remain on for 3-4 seconds as a
bulb check when the ignition switch is
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They The best protection against carbon
first turned ON. If the light is not lit
contain carbon monoxide (CO), which monoxide entry into the vehicle pas- during starting, see your authorized
is colorless and odorless. Breathing it senger compartment is a properly Chery dealer. If the light stays on, flick-
can make you unconscious and can maintained engine exhaust system. ers, or comes on while driving, have
eventually poison you and lead to
Interior Vehicle Safety Inspection the system checked by an authorized
death.
Chery dealer.
Seat Belts
Do not run the engine in a closed ga- Defroster
Inspect the belt system periodically,
Check the operation by selecting the
rage or in confined areas any longer checking for cuts, frays, and loose
defrost mode and place the blower
than needed to move your vehicle in parts. Damaged parts must be re-
control on high speed. You should be
or out of the area. placed immediately. Do not disas- able to feel the air directed against
If it is necessary to sit in a parked ve- semble or modify the system. the windshield. See your authorized
hicle with the engine running, adjust Front seat belt assemblies must be re- Chery dealer for service if your de-
your heating or cooling controls to placed after a collision. Rear seat belt froster is inoperable.
force outside air into the vehicle. Set assemblies must be replaced after a
the blower at high speed. collision if they have been damaged
If you are required to drive with the (i.e., bent retractor, torn webbing,
rear hatch open, make sure that all etc.). If there is any question regarding
windows are closed and the climate belt or retractor condition, replace the
belt.

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Exterior Vehicle Safety Inspection Fluid Leaks During first 1,000 km of operation:
Tires
Check the area under the vehicle after • Do not allow the engine speed to ex-
overnight parking. If a leak is sus- ceed 3,000 RPM
Examine the tires for excessive tread pected, the cause should be located • Do not exceed 100 km/h
wear and uneven wear patterns. Check and corrected immediately. Check the
the tires for the following: • Do not operate the engine at maxi-
following for possible leaks:
mum speed when upshifting
• Stones, nails, glass, or other objects • Fuel
lodged in the tread • Engine coolant During 1,000-1,500 km of operation:
• Tread and sidewall for cuts and cracks • Engine oil • Driving speed can be gradually in-
• Proper pressure (including spare) creased to greater than 100 km/h
• Transaxle oil
• Wheel nuts for proper torque • Engine speed can be gradually in-
• Power steering fluid
creased to its maximum
Lights • Brake fluid
Safety Tips During Engine Break-In
Have an assistant observe the opera- New Vehicle Break-In The maximum engine speed is 6,000
tion of exterior lights while you work RPM. When operating the manual
Recommendations
the controls. Check turn signal and transaxle, the vehicle must be
high beam indicator lights on the in- Engine Break-In
shifted into the next highest gear
strument panel. Check the following Recommendations
before the needle of the tachometer
lights for proper operation: Vehicle frictional resistance is much
is in the red range.
• Low beam headlights greater when the vehicle is new. The
result of proper engine break-in will NOTE: To utilize your vehicle effi-
• High beam headlights
impact the service life, operating reli- ciently, avoid operating the engine at un-
• Turn signal lights ability and vehicle economical effi- necessary high speeds. To optimize fuel
• Taillights ciency. The following is the proper en- efficiency, the vehicle should be shifted
• Stop lights gine break-in procedure: to the next highest gear position at the

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proper engine/road speed. This will de- Braking System Break-In slowly and especially carefully within
crease operational noise and help re- Recommendations the first 100 km of driving.
duce environmental pollution. The brakes cannot provide the ideal
Vehicle wheel nuts must be re-
friction to stop during the vehicle’s
NOTE: The engine is also at risk if it is tightened to the specified torque after
first 200 km of operation. You should
operated at too low an engine speed. It the first 800 km of driving. Also, when
depress the brake pedal firmly to in-
should be shifted to a lower gear posi- a wheel has been replaced or after
crease friction and improve stopping
tion in order to maintain the proper en- capability. wheel nuts have been loosened, they
gine speed. must be re-tightened to the specified
Tire and Wheel Break-In torque after driving 800 km.
NOTE: The engine must be at normal Recommendations
operating temperature before operating New tires require a brief break-in pe-
the engine at high speed. riod. Your vehicle should be driven

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CONTENTS
䉴 Mirrors 35 컄 Manual Rear Seat 컄 Front Interior Lighting 43
컄 Inside Rearview Mirror 35 Adjustments 39 컄 Rear Hatch Light 44
컄 Outside Mirror 35 컄 Head Restraints 40 컄 Brake Lights 44
컄 Outside Mirrors Folding 䉴 Lights 41 컄 Reverse Lights 44
Feature 35
컄 Headlights, Parking Lights 䉴 Sunroof (If Equipped) 44
컄 Power Remote Control (Front Position Lights,
Mirrors 35 컄 Opening Sunroof 44
Instrument Panel Lights and
컄 Vanity Mirrors 36 License Light) 41 컄 Closing Sunroof 44
䉴 Windshield Wipers and 컄 High Beam/Low Beam 컄 Anti-Pinch Feature 44
Washers 36 Select Switch 41 컄 Tilt Up Feature 44
컄 Front Windshield Wipers 컄 Flash to Pass 41 컄 Tilt Down Feature 45
and Washers 37 컄 Front Fog Lights 42 컄 Sunshade Operation 45
컄 Rear Window Wiper and
컄 Rear Fog Lights 42
Washer 38 䉴 Cigarette Lighter and
컄 Turn Signals 42 Ashtray 45
䉴 Seats 38
컄 Dimmer Control 43 컄 Cigarette Lighter 45
컄 Manual Front Seat
Adjustments 38 컄 Headlight Leveling System 43 컄 Front Ashtray 45

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컄 Rear Ashtray (If Equipped) 46 컄 Rear Cupholder 47 䉴 Reversing Sonar System 49


䉴 Rear Hatch Release 46 䉴 Storage Areas 47 컄 Reversing Sonar Operation 49
컄 Rear Hatch Release Lever 46 컄 Glove Box 47
컄 Reversing Sonar Display 51
䉴 Cup and Bottle Holders 47 컄 Auxiliary Storage
컄 Front Cupholders Compartments 48 컄 Reversing Sonar Sensors 51
(If Equipped) 47 컄 Cargo Area 48

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Mirrors Outside Mirror Power Remote Control Mirrors


For the driver’s maximum benefit, ad- The power mirror switch is located on
Inside Rearview Mirror
just the outside mirrors to center on the driver’s door. A rotary knob selects
Adjust the mirror to a center view po-
the adjacent lane of traffic, slightly the left mirror, right mirror, or off posi-
sition through the rear window. Night
overlapping the view obtained from tion.
time headlight glare can be reduced
by moving the control lever under the the inside mirror.
mirror to the night position.
WARNING!
NOTE: The mirror viewing range
should be adjusted in the day position Vehicles and other objects seen in the
before using the night position. outside mirrors will appear smaller and
farther away than they really are. Re-
lying solely on your outside mirrors
could cause you to collide with another
Power Mirror Adjust Switch
vehicle or object.

Outside Mirrors Folding Feature


Outside mirrors can be folded manu-
ally. The outside mirror can be re-
Inside Rearview Mirror stored to its normal position by un-
1 - Day 2 - Night folding it outward to the proper
position.

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Outside mirrors can be adjusted re-


CAUTION!
motely only when the ignition switch
is in the ON position. After selecting In cold weather, always turn the wiper
the left or right mirror, toggle the knob switch OFF and allow the wipers to re-
in the same direction you want the turn to the park position before shut-
mirror to move. When finished, return ting off the engine. If the wiper switch
the knob to the center middle posi- is left ON and the wipers freeze to the
tion to guard against accidental mirror windshield, damage to the wiper mo-
movement. Vanity Mirror tor may occur when the vehicle is re-
Windshield Wipers and started.
Washers Always remove any buildup of snow
that prevents the windshield wiper
The wiper and washer control lever is blades from returning to the park po-
located on the right side of the steer- sition. If the windshield wipers are op-
ing column, near the instrument erated before the snow is removed,
panel. The wiper/washer operates damage to the wiper motor may occur.
only when the ignition switch is in the
Never operate the windshield wipers
ON position.
Outside Mirror Directions when the windshield is dry. Operating
Vanity Mirrors the windshield wipers on a dry wind-
A vanity mirror is located on the front shield will scuff the windshield and
passenger side sun visor. The vanity permanently damage the wiper blades.
mirror can be found by rotating the
sun visor down.

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Front Windshield Wipers and Intermittent Wiper Feature To activate the washer, pull the Wind-
Washers shield Wiper/Washer Control Lever to-
High and Low Speed Feature ward you and hold it for as long as
washer spray is desired. If you activate
the washer while the wiper control is
in the OFF position, the wipers will
operate for several wipe cycles and
then turn OFF.

Front Wiper Intermittent Control CAUTION!


Move the lever up to the INT position The windshield washer operating time
High and Low Speed Control
to make a single wiping cycle with a should be no longer than 10 seconds.
pause between cycles.
Move the lever up to the first setting Operating the windshield washer when
past the intermittent settings for low Windshield Washer Feature the fluid tank is empty may damage
speed wiper operation, or to the sec- the washer motor.
ond setting past the intermittent set-
tings for high speed wiper operation.

Windshield Washer Control

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Rear Window Wiper and Washer Rear Window Washer Feature Seats
Normal Speed Feature Manual Front Seat Adjustments
Forward and Backward Adjustment
The manual seat adjustment bar is at
the front of the seat, near the floor.
Pull the bar upward and slide the seat
forward or backward. Release the bar
once the seat is in the desired posi-
Rear Window Washer Control tion. To confirm the seat is locked into
Rear Wiper Normal Speed Control To activate the rear washer, push the place, attempt to move the seat for-
wiper switch lever away from you and ward and backward after adjusting the
Rotate the end of the wiper switch le-
hold it for as long as washer spray is seat.
ver to the ON position for normal rear
desired. The wipers will operate for
wiper speed operation. several wipe cycles when the lever is
released.

CAUTION!
The rear washer operating time should
be no longer than 10 seconds.
Operating the rear washer when the
Manual Seat Adjustment
fluid tank is empty may damage the
washer motor.

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WARNING!
Never adjust the seat while driving.
The sudden movement of the seat
could cause you to lose control. Adjust
the seat only while the vehicle is
parked.

Recliner Adjustment Seat Back Recliner Lever Rear Seats Folded Flat
The recliner control lever is on the Manual Rear Seat Adjustments NOTE: Prior to folding the rear seats,
outboard side of the seat. To recline Folding Rear Seats be sure that the front seats are fully up-
the seat, lean forward slightly and lift right and positioned forward. This will al-
To provide additional storage area,
the lever, then lean back to the de- low the rear seat to fold down easily.
each rear seat back can be folded for-
sired position and release the lever. ward. Pull the release knob upward to
Lean forward and lift the lever to re- WARNING!
move the seat forward and flat.
turn the seat back to its normal • It is extremely dangerous to ride in
position. a cargo area, inside or outside of a
vehicle. In a collision, people riding
in these areas are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed.
(Continued)

Folding Rear Seat Release Knob

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WARNING! (Continued)
Front Head Restraints straint out of the seat sleeves. To rein-
stall the head restraint, insert the
• Do not allow people to ride in any posts into the sleeves and push the
area of your vehicle that is not head restraint downward until it locks
equipped with seats and seat belts.
into place.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is
Rear Head Restraints
in a seat and using a seat belt prop-
erly.
• In a collision, you or others in your
vehicle could be injured if seats are Head Restraint Adjustment
not properly latched to their floor Adjusting the Head Restraint
attachments. Always be sure that Adjust the head restraint so that the
seats are fully latched. upper edge of the head restraint is as
high as the top of the occupant’s head,
Head Restraints keeping the center of the occupant’s Rear Seat With Three Head Restraints
Head restraints can reduce the risk of head in the center of the head re-
The adjustment of rear head restraints
whiplash injury in an accident. Head straint. Press the lock release button,
is the same as the front head re-
restraints can only protect the occu- then pull up on the head restraint to
straints.
pant if they are adjusted properly. raise and push down to lower.
Removing or Installing the Head NOTE: In some countries, the rear
Restraints seat is equipped with three rear head
To remove the head restraint, you restraints.
must simultaneously press the lock re-
lease button and pull the head re-

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WARNING! Rotate the end of the multifunction beam indicator on the instrument
switch lever to the first setting for cluster will illuminate immediately.
Never sit in a seat or allow a passen- parking lights (front position lights, in- Pull the lever toward you to switch the
ger to sit in a seat without having the strument panel lights and license headlights back to the LOW beam
head restraint in place and adjusted light). Rotate the end of the lever to position.
properly as it may result in personal the second setting for headlight
Flash to Pass
injury to you or your passenger in an operation.
accident.
While driving, you can signal another
High Beam/Low Beam Select vehicle with your headlights by lightly
Switch pulling the multifunction switch lever
Lights toward you. This will cause the head-
Headlights, Parking Lights (Front lights to switch from low beam opera-
Position Lights, Instrument Panel tion to high beam operation and re-
Lights and License Light) main on until the lever is released.
Repeating this operation can flash the
high beam headlights continuously.

High Beam Control


When the multifunction switch lever is
in the headlight position, push the
multifunction switch lever away from
Headlight Control you to switch the headlights to the
HIGH beam position. When the high
beam position is selected, the high

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Front Fog Lights Rear Fog Lights Turn Signals

Front Fog Light Switch Rear Fog Light Switch Turn Signal Control
The front fog light switch is located on The rear fog light switch is located on Move the multifunction switch lever
the driver side of the instrument the driver side of the instrument upward or downward and the corre-
panel. With the multifunction switch in panel. With the multifunction switch in sponding turn signal indicator on the
the first or second lighting position, the second lighting position or when instrument panel will flash. Turn sig-
rotate the front fog light switch to turn the front fog lights are turned on first, nals operate only when the ignition
on the front fog lights. When the front rotate the rear fog light switch to turn switch is in the ON position.
fog lights are ON, the indicator on the on the rear fog lights. When the rear
instrument cluster illuminates imme- fog lights are ON, the indicator on the
diately. The front fog light should only instrument cluster illuminates imme-
be used in foggy, snowy, or rainy diately. The rear fog lights may distract
conditions. or affect visibility of drivers behind
you. Operating this light is recom-
mended only under the lowest visibil-
ity conditions.

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Dimmer Control The headlight leveling switch is lo- light switches once. Press the switches
cated on the driver side of the instru- a second time to turn the reading
ment panel. It can be operated in four lights OFF.
positions: 0, 1, 2, or 3. Each setting can
Dome Light
be used to adjust the headlight level
as required under specific driving
conditions.
Front Interior Lighting
The front interior light is located in the
Dimmer Control Switch
headliner above the rearview mirror.
The Dimmer Control is located on the
driver side of the instrument panel. It Reading Lights
controls the brightness of the instru- Dome Light Switch
ment panel lights.
The dome light can be activated ON
Headlight Leveling System for continuous illumination by sliding
the dome light switch to the ON posi-
tion. When the dome light switch is in
the DOOR position, opening any door
will turn on the interior light. When the
Reading Light Switches doors are closed, the interior light will
remain illuminated for several sec-
The left and right reading lights are ac-
onds. This delay feature is deacti-
tivated ON by pressing either of the
vated when the ignition switch is in
Headlight Leveling Switch the ON position.

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Rear Hatch Light the ignition switch is in the LOCK po- Closing Sunroof
sition, or the transaxle is shifted out of Press and momentarily hold the TILT
reverse. UP (1) switch and release. The sunroof
will close fully and stop automatically.
Sunroof (If Equipped)
NOTE: During this operation, pressing
the SLIDE OPEN (2) switch will stop the
sunroof.
Anti-Pinch Feature
Rear Hatch Light Position This feature will detect an obstruction
When the rear hatch is opened, the in the sunroof’s path while closing. If
rear hatch light will illuminate auto- an obstruction is detected, the sun-
matically, regardless if the ignition roof will automatically retract. If this
switch is ON or OFF. Sunroof Switches occurs, remove the obstruction, then
1 - TILT UP 2 - SLIDE OPEN press the TILT UP (1) switch and re-
Brake Lights
Depressing the brake pedal will illu- Opening Sunroof lease to close.
minate the brake lights, and releasing Press and momentarily hold the Tilt Up Feature
the brake pedal will turn the brake SLIDE OPEN (2) switch and release. With the sunroof closed, press and
lights off. The sunroof will open fully and then momentarily hold the TILT UP (1)
stop automatically. switch and the back of the sunroof
Reverse Lights
With the ignition switch in the ON po- NOTE: During this operation, pressing glass will tilt up automatically. During
sition, the reverse lights illuminate the TILT UP (1) switch will stop the this operation, pressing the SLIDE
when the transaxle is placed in the re- OPEN (2) switch will stop the sunroof.
sunroof.
verse range. The lights turn OFF when

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Tilt Down Feature Cigarette Lighter and Ashtray WARNING!


Press and momentarily hold the TILT
Cigarette Lighter
UP (1) switch and the back of the sun- To prevent injury to passengers and
roof glass will automatically tilt down- damage to your vehicle, never press
wards into the closed position. and hold the cigarette lighter for an
extended period of time. If children
Sunshade Operation
are left in the vehicle, the cigarette
lighter should be removed.

Front Ashtray
Cigarette Lighter
The cigarette lighter is located in the
middle of the instrument panel, under
the climate control panel. Press the
Sunshade Position cigarette lighter inward and wait until
The sunshade can be slid open manu- it automatically pops out. The ciga-
ally to expose the sunroof while the rette lighter can be used when the ig-
sunroof is still closed. However, the nition switch is OFF. Front Ashtray
sunshade will open automatically as
The front ashtray is located in the
the sunroof opens.
middle of the instrument panel, under
NOTE: The sunshade cannot be the climate control panel.
closed if the sunroof is open.

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Rear Ashtray (If Equipped) Rear Hatch Release WARNING!


Rear Hatch Release Lever
Do not allow children to have access
to the cargo area, either by climbing
into the cargo area from the outside,
or through the inside of the vehicle.
Once in the cargo area, young children
may not be able to escape, even if they
entered through the rear seat. If
Rear Ashtray Position trapped in the cargo area, children can
die from suffocation or heat stroke. Al-
The rear ashtray is located on the cen- Rear Hatch Release Lever ways close the rear hatch when your
ter console, behind the parking brake
The rear hatch can be opened by us- vehicle is unattended.
lever. Open the rear ashtray cover to
ing any of the following ways:
expose the rear ashtray.
• Rear hatch release lever
• Vehicle key

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Cup and Bottle Holders Rear Cupholder Storage Areas


Front Cupholders (If Equipped) Glove Box

Rear Cupholder Location

Front Cupholder Location


The rear cupholder is located in the Glove Box
center console, behind the parking
The front cupholders are located in The glove box is located on the lower
brake lever. If the vehicle is equipped
the middle of the instrument panel, passenger side of the instrument
with a rear ashtray, remove the rear
under the climate control panel. Push panel. Pull the release lever to open
ashtray to expose the rear cupholder.
the front of the cupholder inward, and the glove box.
a set of cup holders are available, WARNING!
each of which can accommodate two CAUTION!
large beverage containers. If containers of hot liquid are placed
To reduce the chance of injury in case
in the cup holder, they can spill while
of an accident or a sudden stop, always
transporting them. Use caution when
keep the glove box closed while driv-
transporting hot liquids to avoid injury.
ing.

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Auxiliary Storage Compartments Small Storage Compartment WARNING!


Instrument Panel Storage
To avoid tipping, lock the cargo shelf
Compartment
securely in position.
Do not drive this vehicle with the rear
hatch open.
Failure to follow these warnings could
result in serious or fatal injury.

Small Storage Compartment Location


Rear Cargo Shelf Panel - Installed
The small storage compartment is lo- Position
Instrument Panel Storage Compartment cated in the lower instrument panel, Insert the front outboard corners of
Location under the steering wheel. the cargo shelf panel into the hooks
The instrument panel storage com- Cargo Area on the side panels and lock the cargo
partment is located in the top of the shelf panel into place.
Rear Cargo Shelf Panel
instrument panel, above the air out-
lets. Pull the cover upward to open the The rear cargo shelf panel attaches to
storage compartment. guides in the rear cargo area. The rear
cargo shelf panel is installed in the
rear cargo area.

NOTE: The rear hatch can be opened


or closed with the rear cargo shelf panel
in its installed position.
Rear Cargo Shelf Installed Position

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WARNING! WARNING! vehicle is operating in reverse. The re-


versing sonar system is activated
Do not load objects on the shelf in the Always place cargo evenly on the cargo when the ignition switch is in the ON
installed position. In an accident, ob- floor. Put heavier objects as low and position and the vehicle is shifted into
jects could strike occupants, causing as far forward as possible. reverse. When the rear sonar sensors
serious or fatal injury. Place as much cargo as possible in detect an obstacle within approxi-
front of the rear axle. Too much weight mately 1.7 meters of the vehicle, the
or improperly placed weight over or distance will be displayed by the re-
WARNING!
behind the rear axle can cause the rear versing sonar display and viewed with
In an accident, a loose cargo shelf of the vehicle to sway. the inside rear view mirror.
panel in the vehicle could cause injury. Do not pile luggage or cargo higher The following is a list of distance mes-
It could fly around in a sudden stop than the top of the seat back. This sages from the sonar display:
and strike someone in the vehicle. could impair visibility or become a • 1.7 - 1.5 meters: At this distance, the
Do not store the cargo cover on the dangerous projectile in a sudden stop rear sonar system will display the dis-
cargo floor or in the passenger com- or collision.
tance to the object and flashing green
partment. Remove the cover from the
lights will appear on the display. No
vehicle when removed from its in-
Reversing Sonar System beep is heard at this distance.
stalled position. Do not store in the ve-
hicle. • 1.4 - 1.3 meters: At this distance, the
Reversing Sonar Operation
rear sonar system will display the dis-
The reversing sonar system provides
tance to the object and solid green
visible and audible indications of the
lights will appear on the display. Also,
distance between the rear bumper the system will sound a slow beep
and the detected obstacle while the every 1/2 second to alert the driver
of the approaching object.

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• 1.2 - 1.1 meters: At this distance, the • 0.6 meters: At this distance, the rear • P: At this distance, the rear sonar sys-
rear sonar system will display the dis- sonar system will display the distance tem will display ⬙P⬙ indicating it is no
tance to the object and 2 solid green to the object and 2 solid green lights longer safe to continue moving the
lights will appear on the display. Also, and 3 solid yellow lights will appear vehicle. The display will show 2 solid
the system will sound a slow beep on the display. Also, the system will green lights, 3 solid yellow lights, and
every 1/2 second to alert the driver sound a medium beep every 1/4 sec- 2 flashing red lights will appear on the
of the approaching object. ond to alert the driver of the ap- display. Also, the system will sound
• 1.0 - 0.9 meters: At this distance, the proaching object. a continuous beep alerting the driver
rear sonar system will display the dis- • 0.5 - 0.4 meters: At this distance, the to stop backing up.
tance to the object and 2 solid green rear sonar system will display the dis-
lights and 1 solid yellow light will ap- tance to the object and 2 solid green WARNING!
pear on the display. Also, the system lights, 3 yellow lights and 1 red light The alarm will not sound if an obstacle
will sound a slow beep every 1/2 sec- will appear on the display. Also, the is out of the sensing range.
ond to alert the driver of the ap- system will sound a fast beep every
When detecting several obstacles, the
proaching object. 1/8 second to alert the driver of the
sensor only identifies the closest ob-
• 0.8 - 0.7 meters: At this distance, the object.
ject.
rear sonar system will display the dis- • 0.3 meters: At this distance, the rear
Even when using the reversing sonar
tance to the object and 2 solid green sonar system will display the distance
system, always check carefully behind
lights and 2 solid yellow lights will ap- to the object and 2 solid green lights,
your vehicle, and be sure to check for
pear on the display. Also, the system 3 solid yellow lights, and 2 flashing
pedestrians, animals, other vehicles,
will sound a medium beep every 1/4 red lights will appear on the display. obstructions, or blind spots before
second to alert the driver of the ap- Also, the system will sound a fast backing up.
proaching object. beep every 1/8 second to alert the
(Continued)
driver of the object.

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WARNING! (Continued)
displays the distance between the The two reversing sonar sensors are
rear bumper and the detected ob- located in the rear bumper. The sen-
You are responsible for the safety of stacle. sors monitor the area behind the ve-
your surroundings and must continue hicle that is within the sensors’ range.
to pay attention while backing up. Fail- The displayed distance changes in in-
crements of 10 cm. (For example, the The sensors can detect obstacles and
ure to do so can result in serious in-
display would show the following dis- supply data for the reversing sonar
jury or death.
tance readings starting at 1.7 → 1.6 → system.
1.5 → 1.4 → 1.3 → 1.2 etc. will be dis-
Reversing Sonar Display WARNING!
played on the reversing sonar display
as the vehicle is backed into position). The reversing sonar system will not op-
Reversing Sonar Sensors erate under the following conditions:
• Snow or mud covering the surface
of sensors
• Ice covering the surface of sensors

Reversing Sonar Display Location


The Reversing Sonar Display is lo-
cated on the headliner near the rear
Reversing Sonar Sensor Location
center high mounted stop lamp. The
driver can view the reversing display
with the inside rear view mirror. When
in reverse, the inside rear view mirror

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The following chart displays the reversing sonar operation when the sonar system detects an obstacle:
Distance From Obstacle (m) Display Lights Audible Warning
1.7 Flashing Green Lights None
1.6 Flashing Green Lights None
1.5 Flashing Green Lights None
1.4 Solid Green Lights Slow Beep
1.3 Solid Green Lights Slow Beep
1.2 Solid Green Lights Slow Beep
1.1 Solid Green Lights Slow Beep
1.0 Solid Green & Yellow Lights Slow Beep
0.9 Solid Green & Yellow Lights Slow Beep
0.8 Solid Green & Yellow Lights Medium Beep
0.7 Solid Green & Yellow Lights Medium Beep
0.6 Solid Green & Yellow Lights Medium Beep
0.5 Solid Green, Yellow & Red Lights Fast Beep
0.4 Solid Green, Yellow & Red Lights Fast Beep
0.3 Solid Green, Yellow & Flashing Red Lights Fast Beep
P Solid Green, Yellow & Flashing Red Lights Continuous Beep
• Slow beep sounds at 1/2 second intervals
• Medium beep sounds at 1/4 second intervals
• Fast beep sounds at 1/8 second intervals

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Undetectable Objects • The sonar sensors will not work in Cleaning The Reversing Sonar
The sonar sensors will not detect the temperatures below -30°C or above Sensors
following: 80°C.
WARNING!
• Thin objects such as steel wire, rope, False Alarm Warnings
fence, etc. The alarm may inadvertently sound Applying water under high-pressure to
• Obstacles such as small rocks, etc. due to the following conditions: the sonar sensors, such as that from
• Soft obstacles that easily absorb ul- a high-pressure water gun, may dam-
• Your vehicle is equipped with a high-
trasonic signals such as snow, cotton, age the sonar sensors. The surface of
powered radio or antenna.
padding, etc. the sonar sensors must never be
• When loud sounds are present, such pressed, squeezed or impacted.
as a horn of another vehicle, a loud
NOTE:
motorcycle engine, or skidding/ Clean the reversing sonar system with
• The reversing sonar sensors only de-
tect the object closest to it. locking tires or brakes adjacent to the water, car wash soap and a soft cloth.
sonar sensor. Do not use rough or hard cloths. Do
• Sensors might not detect vehicles • Driving in slushy conditions like not scratch or poke the sensors, other-
that have high ground clearance. splashing snow or rain. wise the sensors could be damaged.

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CONTENTS
䉴 Starting and Operating 57 䉴 EZ Drive - Automated 䉴 Brake System 64
컄 Preparation Before Starting 57 Manual Transaxle (AMT) 컄 Parking Brake 64
(If Equipped) 62
컄 Normal Starting Procedure 57 컄 Dual Circuit Brake System 65
컄 5-Speed Automated Manual
컄 Failed Starting Procedure 58 컄 Brake Booster 65
Transaxle (AMT) 62
컄 After Starting 58 컄 Operating Cautions 65
컄 Gear Shifting 62
컄 Starting and Operating 䉴 Antilock Brake System
컄 Instrument Cluster Display
Cautions 59 (ABS) 66
Screen 63
컄 Hood Release 59 컄 Utilizing ABS Braking 66
컄 Transaxle Warning Lamp 64
䉴 Manual Transaxle 컄 ⬙E⬙ - Economy/Normal Shift 컄 ABS Self-Check 67
(If Equipped) 61 Mode Switch 64 䉴 Power Steering 67
컄 5-Speed Manual Transaxle 61
컄 Shifting 61 䉴 Driving Through Water 68
컄 Downshifting 62 䉴 Driving In Slippery
Conditions 68

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䉴 Tires 69 컄 Spare Tire 71 䉴 Fuel 72


컄 General Information 69 컄 Tread Wear 71 컄 General Information 72
컄 Tire Pressure 70 컄 Winter Tires 71 컄 Clean Air Gasoline 72
컄 Tire Rotation 70 컄 Replacement Tires 71 컄 Adding Fuel 72

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Starting and Operating WARNING! CAUTION!


Preparation Before Starting
Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Always apply the parking brake before
Before starting your vehicle, adjust
Leaving children in a vehicle unat- starting the vehicle.
your seat, adjust the inside and out-
tended is dangerous for a number of
side mirrors, fasten your seat belt, reasons. A child or others could be se- Starting the engine with AMT
and, if present, instruct all other occu- riously or fatally injured. Do not leave transaxle in neutral
pants to buckle their seat belts. Make the key in the ignition. A child could With the gear selector in NEUTRAL,
sure the headlamps and other electri- operate power windows, other con- turn the ignition switch to the START
cal accessories are OFF. trols, or move the vehicle. position until the engine starts. Re-
If there is resistance when turning the lease the switch when the engine
ignition switch, try turning the steering Manual Transaxle (If Equipped) starts.
wheel left and right until the ignition Before starting the engine, fully en- Starting the engine with AMT
switch can be turned to the ON posi- gage the parking brake, press the transaxle in gear
tion. This resistance is probably due clutch pedal to the floor, and place the With the transaxle in gear, press the
to any of the following reasons: gear selector in NEUTRAL. brake pedal and turn the ignition
• The front wheel is touching the curb switch to the START position until the
NOTE: The engine will not start until engine starts. Release the switch when
• The steering wheel self-locks
the clutch pedal is fully depressed. the engine starts.
EZ Drive - Automated Manual Normal Starting Procedure
Transaxle (AMT) (If Equipped) The following should be performed for
The EZ Drive transaxle can be started normal starts:
while it is in neutral or in gear. • Turn the ignition switch to the START
position without depressing the ac-

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celerator pedal. Release the switch • Once started, release the accelerator Limiting Engine Speed
when the engine starts. pedal slowly as the engine warms up. To protect the engine from over-
• The starter motor may need to remain speed, the engine is electronically
engaged for up to 10 seconds in very CAUTION! limited by the Engine Control Module
cold conditions until the engine is To prevent damage to the starter, do (ECM).
started. not crank the engine for more than 10
seconds at a time. Wait 10 to 15 sec- WARNING!
If the engine fails to start within 10
onds before trying again. Operating the engine at high speed
seconds, turn the ignition switch to
the LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 may cause excessive heat in the ex-
After Starting haust system, resulting in overheating
seconds, then repeat the normal
The idle speed will automatically de- and vehicle fire, which may cause se-
starting procedure. If the engine
crease as the engine warms up. rious injuries or death.
still doesn’t start, see ⬙Failed Start-
ing Procedure⬙. Self-Adapting Function Of Engine
Control System
Failed Starting Procedure
If the battery cable has been removed
The following should be performed if
from the battery, the vehicle may run
the engine fails to start after two con-
irregularly for a short time after the
secutive attempts:
cable is reconnected. This is normal
• Press the accelerator pedal to the because the engine control system is
floor and hold it there. readapting to the engine.
• Turn the ignition switch to the START
position and crank the engine till it
starts.

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Starting and Operating Cautions WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION!


Exhaust Gases • If you are required to drive with the The engine’s temperature will remain
rear hatch open, make sure that all high after you turn the engine off. Af-
WARNING! windows are closed and the climate ter the engine is turned off, the ve-
Engine exhaust gas can injure or kill. control blower switch is set to high hicles electric cooling fan will continue
It contains carbon monoxide (CO) speed. DO NOT use the recircula- to run for approximately 60 seconds.
which is colorless and odorless. tion mode. Even if the cooling fan stops, it may run
Breathing it can cause unconscious- again suddenly because of the high
ness and even death. To avoid breath- Turn Off Your Engine temperature. Therefore, extra atten-
ing CO, follow these safety tips: Before turning off your engine, always tion and caution must be given when
• Do not run the engine in a closed allow the engine to resume normal working in the engine compartment.
garage or confined area any longer idling speed and run for several sec-
than needed before moving your ve- onds. This assures that the engine’s Hood Release
hicle from the area. temperature can fall gradually. This is The hood is held closed by primary
• If it is necessary to sit in a parked particularly necessary after any period and secondary latches. Both latches
vehicle with the engine running in of hard driving. must be released to open the hood.
an open area, adjust your heating
or cooling controls to force outside
air into the vehicle. Set the blower
at high speed.
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• Pull the hood release lever located • Use the hood prop rod to secure the
CAUTION!
on the lower driver side of the instru- hood in the open position.
ment panel. • Place the upper end of the prop rod To prevent possible damage, do not
in the hole on the left side of the en- slam the hood to close it. Lower the
gine compartment. hood until it is open approximately 20
cm and then drop it. This should se-
To prevent possible damage to the cure both latches. Never drive your ve-
hood, observe the following: hicle unless the hood is fully closed,
• Before closing the hood, make sure with both latches engaged.
to stow the prop rod in its proper lo-
cation.
WARNING!
Hood Release Lever • Do not slam the hood to close it. Use
• Pull the secondary latch located un- a firm downward push at the center If the hood is not fully latched it could
der the front edge of the hood, near of the hood to ensure that both the fly up when the vehicle is moving and
the center and raise the hood. primary and secondary latches block your forward vision. You could
engage. have a collision. Be sure all hood
latches are fully latched before driv-
ing.

Secondary Latch Location

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Manual Transaxle (If Equipped) Shifting


CAUTION!
5-Speed Manual Transaxle
Never drive with your foot resting on
To utilize your manual transaxle effi-
the clutch pedal.
ciently for both fuel economy and per-
formance, it should be upshifted as ef- Never attempt to hold the vehicle on
fectively as possible. a hill with the clutch pedal partially en-
gaged.

WARNING! 5-Speed Shift Pattern


You or others could be injured if you • Always use 1st gear when starting
leave the vehicle unattended without from a standing position.
having the parking brake fully applied. • Fully depress the clutch pedal before
The parking brake should always be shifting gears. As you release the
Manual Transaxle Shift Lever applied when the driver is not in the clutch pedal, lightly depress the ac-
vehicle, especially on an incline. celerator pedal.
NOTE: During cold weather, it is nor-
mal to experience increased effort in • Always use each gear in numerical or-
shifting until the transaxle fluid warms der, do not skip a gear.
up. • Apply proper pressure to the shift le-
ver while shifting. Proper pressure re-
duces the sliding and rubbing time
of the synchronizer’s lock ring and re-
duce friction.

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• Do not press the shift lever when WARNING! between a semi-automatic (manual)
driving, extra pressure and stress will setting that allows the driver to change
be placed on the shift fork. Do not downshift for additional engine gears, and a full-automatic (automatic)
• Shift to reverse gear only when the braking on a slippery surface. The setting that lets the transaxle system
vehicle is stopped completely. drive wheels could lose their traction do the shifting.
and the vehicle could skid.
• Stop and inspect the vehicle if you Gear Shifting
hear abnormal sounds from the
transaxle. EZ Drive - Automated Manual
Downshifting Transaxle (AMT) (If Equipped)
• When driving down steep hills, down- 5-Speed Automated Manual
shift to help preserve brakes. Transaxle (AMT)
• For better low speed acceleration, The AMT is an electronically controlled
downshift when attempting to resume transaxle providing precise shifting.
speed. The transaxle electronics are self-
Automated Manual Shift Lever
calibrating, therefore, the first few
• To avoid over-speeding the engine ⴖA/Mⴖ - Automatic/Manual Shift
shifts on a new vehicle may be some-
and clutch, downshift progressively Mode Switch
what abrupt. This is a normal condition,
and do not skip gears.
and precision shifts will develop within The AMT transaxle can be switched
a few kilometers. The transaxle system from a semi-automatic (manual) shift-
uses an electronically operated hy- ing mode to a full-automatic (auto-
draulic unit coupled to the existing me- matic) shifting mode. The transaxle
chanical transaxle that automatically mode can be switched by moving the
controls the clutch and gearshift opera- transaxle shift lever to the ⬙A/M⬙ sym-
tions. The transaxle can be switched bol located on the left side of the

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shifter assembly. If the automatic shift full left position (A/M Switch). Moving shift lever to the (-) side will downshift
mode is selected, ⬙AUTO⬙ will be dis- the shift lever to the automatic posi- the transaxle to the next lower gear.
played in the instrument cluster dis- tion will cause the instrument cluster After the manual shift mode is acti-
play. The transaxle will remain in the to display ⬙AUTO⬙. When in this posi- vated, the gear selected is displayed
shift mode until the shift lever acti- tion, drive the vehicle as you would in the instrument cluster. Moving the
vates the A/M switch again. This will drive a vehicle with an automatic shift lever to the (+) or (-) direction will
return the shift mode to the manual transaxle. Just push the accelerator cause an upshift or downshift by one
mode. down, and the AMT system will shift gear.
by itself.
Automatic Shift Mode NOTE: Downshifts in the manual shift
The automatic shift mode allows the Manual Shift Mode mode are only allowed when the vehicle
AMT system to automatically shift The manual shift mode allows you to speed has slowed to the allowable
transaxle gears according to the ve- maintain more control of the transaxle range.
hicle speed, engine speed, throttle shift points. This mode can also pro-
Instrument Cluster Display Screen
position and brake position. The sys- vide you with more control while pass-
The following are the transaxle mes-
tem will provide automatic upshifts ing, city driving, slippery driving,
sages displayed on the Instrument
and downshifts to quickly accelerate mountain driving, and many other
Cluster Display:
to the desired speed. The system al- driving conditions.
lows you to maximize engine braking, • ⬙AUTO⬙ (Automatic mode)
Manual Shift Operation • ⬙N⬙ (Neutral position)
eliminate undesirable upshifts and
downshifts, and improve overall ve- The manual shift mode can be acti- • ⬙1⬙ (1st gear)
vated by moving the shift lever to the
hicle performance. • ⬙2⬙ (2nd gear)
full left position (A/M Switch). Moving
Automatic Shift Operation the shift lever to the (+) side will up- • ⬙3⬙ (3rd gear)
The automatic shift mode can be acti- shift the transaxle to the next higher • ⬙4⬙ (4th gear)
vated by moving the shift lever to the gear. In the same manner, moving the • ⬙5⬙ (5th gear)

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• ⬙R⬙ (Reverse gear) automatic shift mode. Press the ⬙E⬙


switch again to return back to the nor-
NOTE: The instrument cluster will dis- mal mode.
play ⬙AUTO⬙ when the transaxle is in the
Automatic Mode. When the transaxle is Brake System
in the Manual Mode, the cluster will not
Parking Brake
display this mode.
When the parking brake is applied
Transaxle Warning Lamp with the ignition ON, the Brake Light
The Transaxle Warning Lamp, located in the instrument cluster will illumi- Parking Brake Lever
in the instrument cluster, will illumi- nate. To apply the parking brake, lift up on
nate if any of the following conditions the parking brake lever until the resis-
exist: WARNING! tance is moderate to high (about 7
• Excessive gear shift requests clicks). Before leaving the vehicle,
Always apply the parking brake fully
make sure that the parking brake is
• Overheated clutch when leaving your vehicle or it may roll
and cause damage or injury. Also, be
fully applied and the gear selector is
• Damaged brake switch in the REVERSE or 1st gear position.
certain to leave the gear selector is in
• Gear shifting blocked due to system
the REVERSE or 1st gear position. Fail- To release the parking brake, slightly
error
ure to do so may allow the vehicle to pull up the parking brake lever while
ⴖEⴖ - Economy/Normal Shift Mode roll and cause damage or injury. pushing the release button on the end
Switch Be sure the parking brake is fully dis- of the lever. Guide the lever down-
Press the ⬙E⬙ switch on the shifter as- engaged before driving, failure to do ward to its stop. The brake warning
sembly to improve the vehicle eco- so can lead to brake problems due to light in the instrument cluster should
nomic efficiency. This function should excessive heating of the rear brakes. go out.
only be used when operating in the

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NOTE: You should always apply the • New brake pads require a 200 km
CAUTION!
parking brake before leaving the vehicle. break-in period. During the first 200
If the vehicle is being towed, the brake km, higher pedal pressure will be re-
Dual Circuit Brake System
booster will not provide the normal quired for adequate stopping.
Your vehicle is equipped with a diago-
braking assist. It will be necessary to • Brake pad wear depends greatly on
nal dual circuit brake system. If one
press the brake pedal harder to com- the driving habits of the operator. For
circuit fails, the other circuit can still
pensate for the booster’s loss of assist. vehicles mainly used for city traffic,
work.
frequent starting and stopping will
CAUTION! WARNING! significantly shorten the life of the
brake pads. It is necessary to take
If one brake circuit fails to work, you The brake booster is controlled by en- your vehicle to an authorized Chery
need to press the brake pedal much gine vacuum and works only when the dealer for regular maintenance and
harder during braking. The braking engine is operating. Therefore, do not proper service.
distance will also increase. If this hap- turn the engine off and coast while
pens, take your vehicle to an autho- • When driving down a steep grade hill,
driving down hill.
rized Chery dealer for repair. shift to a lower gear to make full use
of the engine’s braking action. This
Operating Cautions will reduce the load on the brake sys-
Brake Booster
Brake System tem.
The brake booster provides added
braking assist and is controlled by en- • If there is consistent noise or vibra- • A damp brake rotor may reduce brak-
gine vacuum. The brake booster works tion being transferred to the steering ing efficiency. After driving through
only when the engine is operating. wheel during braking, take your ve- water, driving in a rainstorm, or wash-
hicle to an authorized Chery dealer ing the vehicle, press the brake pedal
for repair. lightly to dry the brakes and restore
normal braking.

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WARNING! Antilock Brake System (ABS) When the brake system goes into an
The ABS provides increased vehicle antilock stop, you may also experi-
Keeping the brake pressed while driv- stability and braking performance un- ence the following:
ing – commonly known as “riding the der most braking conditions. The sys- • The ABS motor running (it may con-
brake” – can lead to brake failure and tem automatically modulates brake tinue to run for a short time after the
possibly an accident. Driving with your pressure during severe braking condi- stop)
foot resting or “riding” on the brake tions to prevent wheel lockup.
• The clicking sound of the solenoid
pedal can result in abnormally high
WARNING! valves
brake temperatures, excessive lining
wear, and possible brake damage. This NOTE: These are all normal charac-
The ABS cannot prevent accidents, in-
also deteriorates full braking capac- teristics of ABS.
cluding those resulting from excessive
ity in case of an emergency stop.
speed in turns, following another ve- Utilizing ABS Braking
hicle too closely, or hydroplaning. Only Firmly pressing the brake pedal in an
Brake Fluid a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can emergency stop may start the ABS im-
Check the brake fluid level at regular prevent accidents. mediately, which will allow you to
intervals. The capabilities of an ABS equipped properly control the vehicle.
vehicle must never be exploited in a
WARNING! reckless or dangerous manner, which
Add brake fluid to the brake fluid res- could jeopardize your safety or the
ervoir to maintain the ⴖMAXⴖ level. If safety of others.
a brake fluid leak is suspected, take
your vehicle to an authorized Chery
dealer for repair.

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WARNING! Power Steering • Fill the power steering fluid reservoir


Power steering is standard equipment once its level is under the ⬙MIN⬙ mark
Pumping of the antilock brakes will di- on this vehicle. The power steering on the reservoir. Do not drive the ve-
minish their effectiveness and may lead system will give you good vehicle re- hicle with the fluid level below ⬙MIN⬙.
to an accident. Pumping makes the sponse and increased ease of maneu-
stopping distance longer. Just press verability in tight spaces. The system WARNING!
firmly on your brake pedal when you will provide mechanical steering capa- Continued operation with reduced
need to slow down or stop. bility if power assist is lost. power steering assist could pose a
ABS Self-Check If the power assist is interrupted, it safety risk to yourself and others.
When the engine is started, you may will still be possible to steer your ve-
Check the following if the vehicle is
hear a slight clicking sound as well as hicle. Under these conditions, you will
experiencing steering difficulty:
some related motor noises. These feel a substantial increase in steering
noises are the ABS performing its self- effort, especially at very low vehicle • Check power steering system for fluid
check cycle to ensure that the system speeds and during parking maneu- leaks
is working properly. vers. • Tires are properly inflated
• Tires are wearing evenly
NOTE: If the ABS light comes on while NOTE: Review the following to avoid
driving, it indicates that the antilock por- • Loose or worn suspension compo-
damaging the power steering system:
tion of the brake system is not function- nents
ing and that service is required. • Prolonged or excessive turns of the • Loose or worn steering components
steering wheel can increase the • Proper wheel alignment
steering fluid temperature. This
should be avoided when possible as
damage to the power steering pump
may occur.

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Driving Through Water CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued)


Drive carefully and slowly when going
• Driving through water may cause Getting water inside your vehicle’s en-
through water more than a few inches
damage to your vehicle’s drivetrain gine can cause it to lockup, stall, and
deep.
components. Always inspect your ve- leave you stranded.
hicle’s fluids (e.g., engine oil, trans- Failure to follow these warnings may
CAUTION!
axle oil, etc.) for signs of contami- result in serious injuries or death for
The following guidelines apply to driv- nation (e.g., fluid that is milky or you, your passengers, and others
ing through water: foamy in appearance) after driving around your vehicle.
• Never drive through standing water through water. Do not continue to
that is deeper than the bottom of operate the vehicle if any fluid ap-
your vehicle’s tire rims. pears contaminated as this may re- Driving In Slippery Conditions
sult in further damage. Rapid acceleration on snow covered,
• Water inside your vehicle’s engine wet, or other slippery surfaces may
can cause it to lockup, stall, or
cause the front wheels to pull errati-
cause serious internal damage. WARNING!
cally to the right or left. This phenom-
• Vehicle traction and braking perfor- Driving through water limits your ve- enon occurs when there is a difference
mance will decrease while driving hicle’s braking performance, which in- in the surface traction under the front
through water. creases brake distances. After driving (driving) wheels.
(Continued) through water, drive slowly and lightly When driving on wet or slushy roads, it
press on the brake pedal several times is possible for a wedge of water to
to dry the brakes. build up between the tire and road
(Continued) surface. This is hydroplaning and may
cause partial or complete loss of ve-
hicle control and stopping ability. To

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reduce this possibility, the following Tire Life pressures specified on the Tire and
precautions should be observed: The service life of a tire is dependent Loading Information placard and in
• Slow down during rainstorms or when upon varying factors including but not the “Vehicle Loading” section of this
roads are slushy. limited to: manual.
• Slow down if the road has standing • Driving style Alignment and Balance
water or puddles. • Tire pressure Improper alignment may result in:
• Replace the tires when tread wear in- • Distance driven
• Excessive tire wear
dicators first become visible.
WARNING! • Uneven tire wear (feathering and one
• Keep the tires properly inflated. sided wear)
• Maintain a safe following distance to Tires and spare tire should be re- • Vehicle directional pull (left or right)
avoid a collision in a sudden stop. placed after six years, regardless of the
remaining tread. Failure to follow this Tires may also cause the vehicle to
Tires warning can result in sudden tire fail- pull left or right. Alignment will not
ure. You could lose control and have correct this problem. Take your ve-
General Information
an accident resulting in serious injury hicle to an authorized Chery dealer for
Tires are designed and engineered for
or death. repair.
each specific vehicle. They provide
the best overall performance for nor- Tire Chains
Tire Loading
mal operation. The ride and handling Tire chains are used during heavy
The vehicle maximum load must not
characteristics match the vehicle’s re- snow and winter conditions and can
exceed the load carrying capacity of
quirements. With proper care they will only be used on the drive wheels.
the tires on your vehicle. You will not
give excellent reliability, traction, skid
exceed the tire’s load carrying capac-
resistance, and tread life.
ity if you adhere to the loading condi-
tions, tire size, and cold tire inflation

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WARNING! • Over-inflation reduces a tire’s ability Tire Pressure (Cold Tire) (kPa)
to cushion shock. Tire Front Rear Spare
Vehicle speed must not exceed 50 • Unequal tire pressure can cause Pressure Tires Tires Tire
km/h when using tire chains. Chart
steering problems.
Summer
• Objects on the road and chuckholes Pressure
220 220 250
If equipped with wheel covers, they can cause damage that results in tire Winter
should be removed before installing 240 240 250
failure. Pressure
tire chains. The wheel covers should
NOTE:
be reinstalled once the tire chains
Ride Comfort and Vehicle Stability • At least once a month, check and ad-
have been removed.
• Proper tire inflation contributes to a just the tire pressure. Also, inspect
Tire Pressure comfortable ride. the tires for signs of wear or visible
The proper tire inflation pressure is damage.
• Over-inflation produces a jarring and
listed on a placard either on the face
uncomfortable ride. • Check the tire pressure more often if
of the driver’s door or on the driver’s
the tires are subjected to a wide
side door jam. Proper tire inflation
Economy range of outdoor temperatures, as
pressure is essential to the safe and
• Improper inflation pressure can cause tire pressure varies with temperature
satisfactory operation of your vehicle.
uneven wear patterns to develop changes.
Three primary areas are affected by
across the tire tread. These abnormal Tire Rotation
improper tire pressure:
wear patterns will reduce tread life, Tires on the front and rear axles of a
Safety resulting in a need for early tire re- vehicle operate at different loads and
• Improperly inflated tires are danger- placement. perform different steering, driving,
ous and can cause accidents. • Under inflation, also increases tire and braking functions. For these rea-
• Under-inflation increases tire flexing rolling resistance and results in higher sons, they wear at unequal rates and
and can result in tire failure. fuel consumption. tend to develop irregular wear pat-

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terns. These effects can be reduced by Spare Tire NOTE: Abide by the local environmen-
timely rotation of tires. The benefits of The spare tire is a conventional full tal protection provisions for the disposal
rotation are especially worthwhile with size tire that can be used for regular of worn tires.
aggressive tread designs such as driving conditions. Winter Tires
those on all-season tires. Rotation will Once driving conditions permit, re-
Tread Wear
increase tread life, help to maintain Tire treads should be checked peri- place winter tires with summer tires to
mud, snow and wet traction levels,
odically for any shearing or uneven reduce fuel consumption and lower
and contribute to a smooth, quiet abrasions. The uneven abrasion of the level of road noise.
ride. See ⬙Proper Maintenance Of Your
tread indicates a possible incorrect Replacement Tires
Vehicle⬙ for suggested rotation inter- wheel alignment. There are laws re-
vals. The tires on your new vehicle provide
garding tread abrasion depth. Abra- a balance of many characteristics.
NOTE: Tire rotation should be per- sion bands will appear when the tread When replacing the tires, Chery
formed every 8,000 km - 10,000 km. depth becomes 3 mm. When the tread strongly recommends that you use
depth reaches this point the tire must tires equivalent to the originals in
be replaced. size, quality and performance.

Tire Rotation Direction

Tread Abrasion Bands

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WARNING! Fuel Poor quality gasoline can cause prob-


lems such as hard starting, stalling,
General Information
Do not use a tire, wheel size, or rat- and run-on. If you experience these
Your vehicle is designed to meet all
ing other than that specified for your problems after refueling, try another
emission regulations and provide ex-
vehicle. Combinations of unapproved brand of gasoline before considering
cellent fuel economy when using high
tires and wheels may change suspen- service for the vehicle.
quality unleaded gasoline with a mini-
sion dimensions and performance
mum research octane rating of 93. The Clean Air Gasoline
characteristics, resulting in changes to
vehicle will operate on fuels ranging Many fuels are now being blended
steering, handling, and braking of your
from regular unleaded having a mini- that contribute to cleaner air, espe-
vehicle. This can cause unpredictable
mum research octane of 93 to pre- cially in those areas where air pollu-
handling and stress to steering and
mium unleaded with a minimum re- tion levels are high. These new blends,
suspension components. You could lose
search octane of 98. sometimes referred to as “reformu-
control and have an accident result-
ing in serious injury or death. Use only Besides using unleaded gasoline with lated gasoline,” provide a cleaner
the tire and wheel sizes with load rat- the proper octane rating, gasoline that burning fuel.
ings approved for your vehicle. contains detergents, corrosion and
Adding Fuel
stability additives are recommended.
NOTE: Replacing original tires with Using gasoline that has these addi- Fuel Filler Door Release
tires of a different size may result in false tives may help improve fuel economy, The fuel filler door can be opened by
speedometer and odometer readings. reduce emissions, and maintain ve- pulling the fuel filler door release le-
hicle performance. ver on the side of the driver seat.
It is strongly recommended to use Origi-
nal Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
tires, or refer to an authorized Chery
dealer for recommendations when re-
placing the tires.

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NOTE: Damage to the fuel system or NOTE: To avoid fuel spillage and over-
emission control system could result filling, do not “top off” the fuel tank after
from using an improper fuel cap. A poor filling.
fitting fuel cap could allow impurities into
the fuel system. WARNING!
Refueling Instructions Observe the following guidelines when
Observe the following instructions refueling:

Fuel Filler Door Release Lever when refueling: • Remove the fuel cap (gas cap)
• Turn the engine off. slowly to prevent fuel spray from the
Fuel Filler Cap
filler neck which may cause injury.
The fuel cap is located on the passen- • Open the fuel filler door by pulling
the fuel filler door release lever. • Never have any smoking materials
ger side of the vehicle. If the fuel cap
• Remove the fuel cap by rotating the lit in or near the vehicle when the
is lost or damaged, be sure the re-
fuel cap is removed or the tank
placement cap is designed for this ve- fuel cap to the left.
filled.
hicle. • Insert the fuel nozzle to fill the tank.
When the fuel nozzle ⬙clicks⬙ or shuts • Never add fuel to the vehicle when
off, the fuel tank is full. the engine is running.

• Reinstall the fuel cap by inserting it


into the filler neck and rotating the
fuel cap to the right.
• If your vehicle is equipped with a fuel
cap that has a tether strap make sure
the tether strap is not caught under
Fuel Filler Cap the fuel cap.

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CONTENTS
䉴 Instrument Panel Features 76 䉴 Audio System 83 䉴 Climate Control 89
컄 LHD Instrument Panel 76 컄 General Information 83 컄 General Information 89
컄 Radio Faceplate 84 컄 Air Conditioning and
컄 RHD Instrument Panel 77
컄 Radio Faceplate Description 85 Heating System 89
䉴 Instrument Cluster 78
컄 Clock Setting 86 䉴 Rear Window Defroster 91
컄 Instrument Cluster 컄 Radio Operation 86 컄 Rear Window Defroster
Functions 79
컄 CD/MP3 Player Operation 88 Switch 91

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Instrument Panel Features


LHD Instrument Panel

1 - Air Outlet 5 - Radio 9 - Glove Box 13 - Dimmer Control Switch 17 - Rear Fog Light Switch
6 - Hazard Warning Flasher 10 - Climate Control Panel 14 - Headlight Leveling
2 - Steering Wheel Switch Switch
3 - Instrument Cluster 7 - Instrument Panel Storage 11 - Front Ashtray 15 - Hood Release Lever
4 - Driver Side Airbag 8 - Passenger Side Airbag 12 - Cigarette Lighter 16 - Front Fog Light Switch

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RHD Instrument Panel

1 - Air Outlet 5 - Instrument Panel 9 - Rear Fog Light Switch 13 - Headlight Leveling 17 - Front Cupholders
Storage Switch
2 - Passenger Side Airbag 6 - Steering Wheel 10 - Front Fog Light Switch 14 - Climate Control Panel 18 - Glove Box
3 - Radio 7 - Instrument Cluster 11 - Hood Release Lever 15 - Cigarette Lighter
4 - Hazard Warning Flasher 8 - Driver Side Airbag 12 - Dimmer Control Switch 16 - Front Ashtray
Switch

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Instrument Cluster

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Instrument Cluster Functions range. If the oil pressure light remains 6. Speedometer
1. Tachometer on, have the vehicle towed to an au- The Speedometer indicates vehicle
thorized Chery dealer. speed in kilometers per hour (km/h).
The blue area of the scale shows the
permissible engine revolutions-per- 3. Rear Fog Light Indicator Light
NOTE: Use the tires designated for
minute (RPM x 1000) for each gear This light illuminates when
range. Before the tachometer reaches your vehicle. Otherwise the speedom-
the rear fog lights are ON. eter will not indicate the correct vehicle
the red area, ease up on the accelera-
tor to prevent engine damage. speed.

2. Oil Pressure Light 4 . Airbag Light 7. Turn Signal Indicator Light

This light shows low engine This light illuminates for The left or right arrow will
oil pressure. The light will three to four seconds as a flash in unison with the cor-
turn on and remain on for bulb check when the ignition responding front and rear
several seconds when the ig- switch is first turned ON. If turn signal lights when the
nition switch is turned from the LOCK the light does not illuminate during turn signal switch is operated. Refer to
or ACC position to the ON position. starting, stays on, or turns on while “Lights” in Chapter 3 of this manual for
The light will turn off after the engine driving, have the system checked by more information.
is started. If the light does not turn on an authorized Chery dealer. 8. Automated Manual Transaxle
during starting, have the system Range Indicator (If Equipped)
5. Door Open Warning Display
checked by an authorized Chery
dealer. If the light turns on and re- When the ignition switch is This display is only available if the ve-
hicle is equipped with the Automated
mains on while driving, safely bring ON, this display indicates Manual Transaxle (AMT). The display
the vehicle to a stop and shut the en- the condition of the vehicle’s indicator shows the automated manual
gine off. Check the engine oil level four doors and rear hatch. transaxle gear selection.
and verify it is in the proper operating

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9. Fuel Gauge this light will turn on. This is a re- you to switch the headlights to high
The fuel gauge indicates the amount minder to buckle your seat belt. This beam. Pull the lever toward you, to
of fuel the vehicle has in the fuel tank. light will remain on until you buckle switch the headlights back to low
your seat belt. beam.
NOTE: When the ignition switch is
turned to OFF, the fuel and temperature 12. Malfunction Indicator Light 14. Position Light Indicator Light
gauges may not show accurate read- This light is part of an On- This light illuminates when
ings. When the engine is not running, board Diagnostic System the parking lights or head-
turn the ignition switch to the ON posi- (OBD) that monitors vehicle lights are turned ON.
tion to obtain accurate readings. emissions and engine con-
10. Low Fuel Warning Light trol systems. The light will illuminate 15. Transaxle Warning Light
when the key is in the ON position be- (If Equipped)
This indicator lights when
the fuel level drops to no fore the engine starts. If the light does This light is only available if
more than 10 liters. The fuel not illuminate when turning the key the vehicle is equipped with
gauge pointer will be in the ON, have the condition checked EZ Drive, the Automated
red area. When this indicator lights, promptly. If the Malfunction Indicator Manual Transaxle (AMT) sys-
you should fill the fuel tank as soon as Light turns on when the engine is run- tem. The light will illuminate when the
possible. ning, the vehicle should be serviced key is in the ON position, before the
as soon as possible. engine is started. If the light does not
11. Seat Belt Reminder Light
13. High Beam Indicator Light illuminate when turning the key ON,
This light will illuminate for have the condition checked promptly.
about six seconds when the This light shows that the The Transaxle Warning Light will illu-
ignition switch is first turned headlights are on high
minate if a problem is detected in the
ON. If you have not pulled beam. Push the Multifunc-
AMT system. If the Transaxle Warning
the shoulder belt out of the retractor, tion switch lever away from

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Light turns ON during vehicle opera- reading within the normal range indi- 20. Digital Clock/Trip Odometer
tion, take your vehicle to an autho- cates that the engine cooling system is Button
rized Chery dealer for service. operating properly. The pointer may Digital Clock - Press and hold the but-
show a higher than normal tempera- ton for a few seconds to adjust the
16. Coolant Temperature Warning
ture when driving in hot weather, up clock. Adjust both the hour and the
Light
mountain grades, in heavy stop- minutes through this button.
This light warns of an over- and-go traffic, or when towing a trailer. Trip Odometer - Press and release this
heated engine condition. If The instrument cluster will sound a button to change the display from
the engine is critically hot, chime when the pointer rises to the digital clock to trip odometer. Press
the instrument cluster will ⬙H⬙ (red) mark. If this occurs, safely and release the button again to
sound a chime. After the chime turns pull over and stop the vehicle. Then change the display back to the digital
off, the engine will still be critically hot idle the vehicle with the air condi- clock. To reset the trip odometer, first
until the light goes out. tioner turned off until the pointer set the display to Trip Mode. Then
17. Parking Brake System Warning drops back into the normal range. If push and hold the button until the
Light the pointer remains on the ⬙H⬙ (red) display resets to 0. The odometer
mark, turn the engine off immediately must be in Trip Mode to reset the trip
The Parking Brake Warning
and call for service. odometer.
Light will illuminate and stay
on briefly as a bulb check 19. Digital Clock/Trip Odometer 21. Fuel Consumption
when the ignition is first Display The fuel consumption display shows
turned on. This indicator lights when Digital Clock - The digital clock dis- the fuel consumption in liters per 100
the parking brake is operated. play indicator shows the time. Kilometers (L/100 Km).
18. Coolant Temperature Gauge Trip Odometer - The trip odometer 22. Odometer
The coolant temperature gauge shows shows individual trip mileage since The odometer shows the total dis-
engine coolant temperature. Any the trip odometer was last set to zero. tance the vehicle has been driven.

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23. Maintenance Indicator Light a portion of the hydraulic system. Fail- 26. Charging System Light
Every 5,000 km this warning ure of either half of the dual brake sys- This light shows the status
light will illuminate as a re- tem is indicated by the Brake Warning of the electrical charging sys-
minder that the vehicle should Light, which will turn on when the tem. The light should illumi-
be returned to your autho- brake fluid level in the brake fluid res- nate when the ignition switch
rized Chery dealer for maintenance. ervoir has dropped below a specified is first turned ON and remain on briefly
level. The light will remain on until the as a bulb check. If the light remains on
24. Brake System Warning Light cause is corrected. or turns on while driving, turn off some
This light monitors various of the vehicle’s electrical devices, such
brake functions, including WARNING! as the fog lights or rear defroster. If the
brake fluid level and brake light remains on, it indicates that the
Driving a vehicle with an illuminated
application. If the light illu- charging system is experiencing a
brake system warning light and an anti-
minates it may indicate that the brake problem. See your authorized Chery
lock warning light is dangerous. Part
fluid level is low or that there is a dealer for service immediately.
of the brake system may have failed.
problem with the brake system. When It will take longer to stop the vehicle.
this light is on, you should check 27. Electronic Pedal Control
You could have an accident. Have the
whether the brake fluid level is too Indicator Light
vehicle checked immediately.
low. If the brake fluid level is too low, This light will turn on briefly
you should fill the brake fluid immedi- as a self-check when the ig-
25. Front Fog Light Indicator Light
ately to the level between ⬙MIN⬙ and nition switch is turned ON.
⬙MAX⬙. Have the system checked by This light illuminates when This light informs you of a
an authorized Chery dealer. The dual the front fog lights are ON. problem with the Electronic Throttle
brake system provides a reserve brak- Control system. When a problem is
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while the engine is running. If the light the Anti-Lock portion of the brake sys- Radio Signals
turns on while the engine is running, tem is not functioning and that service There are two basic types of radio sig-
safely bring the vehicle to a complete is required. However, the conven- nals:
stop as soon as possible, place the tional brake system will continue to • AM (Amplitude Modulation), in which
shift lever in NEUTRAL, and cycle the operate normally, provided the the transmitted sound causes the am-
ignition key. The light should turn off. BRAKE warning light is not on. If the plitude, or height of the radio waves
If the light remains lit with the engine ABS light is on, the brake system to vary.
running, your vehicle will usually be should be serviced as soon as pos-
• FM (Frequency Modulation), in which
drivable. Nonetheless, see your au- sible to restore the benefit of Anti-
the frequency of the wave is varied
thorized Chery dealer for service as Lock brakes. Refer to “Brake System”
to carry the sound.
soon as possible. in Chapter 4 of this manual for more
information. AM Reception
28. Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light
(ABS) AM sound is based on wave ampli-
Audio System tude, so AM reception can be dis-
This light monitors the Anti-
General Information rupted by such things as lightning,
Lock Brake System (ABS).
The radio will provide excellent re- power lines and neon signs.
The light will turn on when
ception under most operating condi- FM Reception
the ignition switch is turned
tions. However, like any system, ra-
to the ON position and may stay on for Because FM transmission is based on
dios have performance limitations. To
several seconds. During this time, the frequency variations, interference that
help you understand and avoid con-
ABS is performing its self-check cycle consists of amplitude variations can
cern about these possible malfunc-
to ensure that the system is working be filtered out, leaving the reception
tions, you must understand how radio
properly. If the light remains on or relatively clear, which is the major fea-
signals are transmitted and received.
turns on while driving, it indicates that ture of FM radio.

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Radio Faceplate

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Radio Faceplate Description


1. Eject CD 2. LCD Display 3. CD Opening 4. USB Connector
6. SET/SCAN
• SET - Enter / Exit Setup
7. Preset Button 6 (Turner) / 8. BAND/AST
5. Push Sound CONT/SEL - Mode
RDM - CD/MP3 Random Track • BAND - FM/AM Play Mode
Audio Setting • SCAN - Tuner’s Frequency
ON/OFF • AST - Auto Store
Scan (tuner) / CD/MP3 Disc
Stack Scan (CD/MP3 Player)
10. Search For Higher 12. Search For Lower Frequency
11. Preset Button 4 (Turner) /
Frequency (Tuner) / Fast (Tuner) / Fast Rewind / Resume
9. Preset Button 5 (Turner) Select Next Track (MP3/USB
Forward / Resume (CD/MP3 (CD/MP3 Player) / Previous
Player Mode)
Player)/ Next Track Player Mode Track Player Mode
13. Preset Button 3 (Tuner) /
14. SRC - CD/MP3 Disc / USB
Select Previous Track (MP3/USB 15. Preset Button 2 (Tuner) 16. MUTE - Set Mute
Player Mode
Player Mode)
17. Preset Button 1 (Tuner) /
18. PUSH ON/OFF -
RPT - CD/MP3 Repeat Track
Power/Volume Knob
ON/OFF

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Clock Setting • Turn the PUSH SOUND CONT button Audio Setting
• Press SET button to enter the SET UP to adjust the minute digit. Press SEL button to enter the audio
menu. • Press SET button to exit the SET UP setting mode. Turn the PUSH ON/OFF
• Press PUSH SOUND CONT button un- menu. / Volume Knob to select the desired
til you reach the option TIME. 10 seconds after any key operation, audio setting option.
• Turn the PUSH SOUND CONT button the display will always show the time • BASS – To increase or decrease bass
to alter the 12H or 24H. when the clock mode is activated. • TREBLE – To increase or decrease
• Press PUSH SOUND CONT button to Radio Operation
treble
select hour digit. • BAL – To move the sound to the right
ON/OFF or left speaker, or balance the sound
Press the PUSH ON/OFF / Volume between the speakers
Knob to turn the radio ON or OFF. • FADER – To move the sound to the
Volume front or rear speakers, or balance the
Turn the PUSH ON/OFF / Volume Knob sound between the speakers
to adjust the volume. To increase vol- • LOUD (off, low, mid, high)
ume, turn the knob clockwise. Turn it • Sound Style – Preset settings for JAZZ,
counterclockwise to decrease volume. VOCAL, POP, CLASSIC, or ROCK
Clock Setting
• Turn the PUSH SOUND CONT button NOTE: Always set the radio volume at After five seconds, the display returns
to adjust the hour digit. a level that still allows you to hear au- to the last mode of operation.
• Press PUSH SOUND CONT button to dible traffic warnings (horns, sirens, NOTE: You can only adjust the ⬙BAL⬙,
select the minute digit. etc.). ⬙FADER⬙ and ⬙LOUD⬙ audio mode if not
in the ⬙BAL - TRE⬙ mode.

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Waveband • Press SET button to enter the SET UP • Press the Rewind button or turn the
Press the BAND button to select the menu. PUSH SOUND CONT button counter-
desired band: FM1 → FM2 → FM3 → • Turn the PUSH SOUND CONT button clockwise to tune to a lower frequency
AM1 → AM2 to select the SRCH option. station.
• Press SET button to set LO/DX. • Press the Forward button or turn the
Frequency Scan (SCAN) PUSH SOUND CONT button clock-
• Press SET button for more than 2 sec-
Press SCAN button to activate/ wise to tune to a higher frequency
deactivate Frequency Scan. Fre- onds to exit the SET UP menu. station.
quency scan allows you to listen to Manual Tuning Automatically Storing Stations
each station found on the current To switch to manual tuning mode, per- You can automatically store 6 of the
band for approximately 5 seconds. form the following procedure. strongest FM stations on the FM AST
Auto Search • Press SET button to enter the SET UP band or 6 of the strongest AM stations
• Press the forward button to tune to menu. on the AM AST band. When you use
a station of a higher frequency or • Turn the PUSH SOUND CONT button auto store, the new stations replace
any stations previously stored in the
press the rewind button to tune to a to select the TUN option that you
FM AST band or the AM AST band.
lower frequency station. want to change.
• To search for another station, press • Press SET button to enter the SET UP To automatically store a station to
the forward or rewind button again. menu. memory, perform the following proce-
dures:
Frequency Sensitive • Set the selector to ⬙MAN⬙, this will
maintain the manual tuning mode un- • Press AST button on the radio face-
(Only On FM Band) plate to activate auto-store.
til you set the radio back to ⬙AUTO⬙.
To switch between local/distance tun- • When pressed, the radio gives a
ing mode, perform the following pro- • Press the SET button for more than
⬙beep⬙ and then mutes the sound,
cedure. 2 seconds to exit the SET UP menu.
and the display will blink.

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• When the radio has finished, you will • CD/MP3 playing symbol Random Track Play
hear a ⬙beep⬙ followed by the station • Current track being played and play- • Press the RDM button to enter ran-
stored on preset 1-6, and the display ing time. dom tack play mode.
will stop blinking. • Press the RDM button again to exit
Scan Track
• Due to weak signals in some areas, the random track play mode.
it may not be possible to find 6 The scan function enables you to lis-
ten to the first 5 seconds of each track. Repeat Track Play
stations.
• Press SCAN button to activate Scan • Press the RPT button to enter repeat
Preset Stations (1-6) Track. current track play mode.
Six stations per band can be stored • Press SCAN button again to deacti- • Press the RPT button again to exit the
and recalled using the preset buttons vate Scan Track. repeat track play mode.
(1 to 6).
Previous / Next Track MP3 Track Player Selection
• Tune in to the desired station.
• Press the Rewind or Forward button • Press the Next/Previous Track button
• Press the desired preset button (1 to
to select the next / previous track. to select the next/previous track play
6) for more than 2 seconds (until you
• CD player resumes the play mode af- mode.
hear a ⬙beep⬙) to store the current
station. ter the selection is completed. Ejecting CD
CD/MP3 Player Operation Fast Rewind / Forward Press the eject button to remove the
CD/MP3 Play • Press the Rewind or Forward button CD from the radio.
more than 2 seconds to quickly move Maintenance for CD
Press SRC button to set CD/MP3
rewind or forward through the CD.
player mode. • Avoid leaving fingerprints on the CD
• Press the Rewind or Forward button when handling.
Display shows: again to return to CD play mode.
• Audio mode (if selected)

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• Return the CD to its case immediately Air Conditioning System Therefore, the vehicle must be at
after ejecting it, to protect the CD Performance proper operating temperature before
from dirt and dust. If your air conditioning performance the heating system will operate to its
• Do not expose the CD to heat or di- seems inadequate, check the front of full potential.
rect sunlight. the A/C condenser located in front of
Air Conditioning and Heating
the radiator for an accumulation of dirt
System
Climate Control or insects. Clean with a gentle water
spray from behind the radiator and
General Information
through the condenser.
The air conditioning and heating sys-
tem is designed to provide comfort in NOTE: Front fascia protectors may re-
all types of weather. duce airflow to the condenser, reducing
air conditioning performance.
The air conditioner will absorb mois-
ture in the air and collect on the For best air conditioner performance,
evaporator. This moisture then drains select the recirculation mode while
operating the air conditioning system. Temperature Control Panel
out of the evaporator under the ve-
hicle. The air conditioning and heating sys-
NOTE: Continuous use of the recircu- tem allows you to select the following:
lation mode may cause the inside air to
NOTE: While parked, a small puddle • Blower motor speed (controls four
become stuffy and window fogging may
of water gathered under the vehicle speeds)
occur. Extended use of this mode is not
while operating the air conditioning is • Discharge air temperature (tempera-
recommended.
considered normal. ture blend)
Heater System Performance
• Discharge air direction (panel, bi-
Heater performance is dependant on
level, floor, mix, defrost)
the temperature of the engine coolant.

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• A/C compressor operation (controls the right from the OFF position. There Floor
ON/OFF function) are four blower speeds. Airflow is directed through
• Air inlet source (outside air/recircu- Mode Control (Air Direction) the floor outlets with a small
lated air) amount flowing through the
Use the mode con-
Temperature Control defrost and side window de-
trol to choose from
fog outlets.
Use the tempera- several patterns of
ture control to regu- air distribution. Mix
late the tempera- Airflow is directed through
ture of the air inside the floor, defrost, and side
the passenger com- window defog outlets. This
partment. The blue Panel
setting works best in cold or
area of the scale in- Airflow is directed through snowy conditions that require extra
dicates cooler temperatures; the red the outlets in the instrument heat to the windshield. This setting is
area indicates warmer temperatures. panel. These outlets can be good for maintaining comfort while re-
adjusted to direct airflow. ducing moisture on the windshield.
Blower Control
Bi-Level Defrost
Use the blower con-
trol to regulate the Airflow is directed through Airflow is directed through the
amount of air forced the instrument panel and outlets for the windshield and
through the ventila- floor outlets. side window defrosters. Use
tion system in any this mode with maximum blower and
mode. The blower temperature settings for best wind-
speed increases as shield and side window defrosting.
the blower control knob is moved to

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Air Conditioning Control Switch when high humidity is present. Acti-


CAUTION!
Press the air condi- vating recirculation will cause the LED
tioner control switch in the recirculation control switch to Use the following care for the rear win-
to turn on the air illuminate. dow:
conditioner. When • Do not use abrasive window clean-
the air conditioner
Rear Window Defroster ers on the interior surface of the
is turned on, cool Rear Window Defroster Switch window.
dehumidified air The rear window de- • Use a soft cloth and a mild wash-
will flow through the outlets selected froster switch is lo- ing solution, wiping parallel to the
with the Mode control switch. An LED cated on the climate heating elements.
in the switch illuminates when the air control panel. Press
the rear window de- • Only peel labels off after soaking
conditioner control switch is activated.
froster switch to ac- with warm water.
Recirculation Control Switch tivate the rear win- • Do not use scrapers, sharp instru-
Press the recircula- dow defroster. An indicator in the ments, or abrasive window cleaners
tion control switch switch will illuminate when the rear on the interior surface of the win-
to recirculate the air window defroster is on. The rear win- dow.
inside the vehicle. dow defroster automatically turns off
Use the recircula- after several minutes. Press the switch
tion mode to rapidly a second time to deactivate the rear
cool the inside of window defroster.
the vehicle. The recirculation mode
can also be used to temporarily block
outside odors, smoke, and dust, or

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CONTENTS
䉴 Hazard Warning Flasher 94 컄 Preparations for Jacking 95 䉴 Towing A Disabled Vehicle 100
컄 Jacking Instructions 95
䉴 Vehicle Jacking and Tire 䉴 Removing and Installing
컄 Wheel Nut Torque
Changing 94 Vehicle Battery 100
Specification 97
컄 Jack Location 94 䉴 Vehicle Overheating 97 䉴 Jump-Starting Procedures
컄 Spare Tire Location 94 䉴 Fuse Replacement 98 Due to A Low Battery 101

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Hazard Warning Flasher Vehicle Jacking and Tire Spare Tire Location
Changing The spare tire is stowed under the
The hazard warning switch is
load floor in the cargo area.
located on the instrument Jack Location
panel, above the radio. De-
The jack is stowed under the load
press the switch to activate
floor in the cargo area.
both cluster indicators and all front
and rear directional signals. Depress
the switch again to turn the Hazard
Warning Flashers off. This is an emer-
gency warning system and it should
only be used for emergencies. Use it
Spare Tire Location
when your vehicle is disabled or creat-
ing a safety hazard for other motorists. Spare Tire Removal
• Lift the rear load floor.
The hazard warning flashers will con- Jack Storage Location
• Remove the spare tire retaining bolt.
tinue to operate even though the igni- NOTE: The maximum working load of
tion switch is on the LOCK position. • Remove the spare tire.
the jack is 800 kg.

NOTE: With extended use, the hazard


warning flashers may drain the battery.

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Preparations for Jacking • Put wheel blocks at the front and rear Jacking Instructions
• Park the vehicle on a firm, level sur- of the tire diagonally opposite the tire • Remove the spare tire, jack, and jack-
face. Avoid steep, icy, or slippery ar- being changed. For example, if chang- handle from the rear cargo area.
ing the right front tire, block the left
eas. • Loosen, but do not remove, the wheel
rear wheel.
• Set the parking brake firmly. nuts on the wheel with the flat tire.
• Place the manual transaxle in NEU- WARNING! Turn the wheel nuts counterclockwise
TRAL. while the wheel is still on the ground.
• Turn on the hazard warning flashers. Do not attempt to change a tire on the • Place the jack underneath the lift area
side of the vehicle close to moving traf- that is closest to the flat tire. Turn the
• Turn off the engine. fic. Pull far enough off the road to jack screw clockwise to firmly engage
avoid the danger of being hit when op- the jack saddle with the lift area of
erating the jack or changing the tire. the vehicle sill flange.

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Jack Engagement Locations

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• Raise the vehicle by turning the jack • Finish tightening the wheel nuts. Al- Vehicle Overheating
screw clockwise with the jack handle. ternate tightening wheel nuts firmly
Raise the vehicle until the tire just in a criss-cross pattern until each nut WARNING!
clears the ground surface and there has been tightened twice. Correct
is enough clearance to install the A hot engine cooling system is danger-
wheel nut torque is 110 N·m.
spare tire. ous. You or others could be badly
burned by steam or boiling coolant.
CAUTION!
WARNING! You should call a service station for
To verify correct wheel nut torque, help if your vehicle overheats.
Minimum tire lift provides maximum have them checked with a torque
stability. wrench by your authorized Chery If your engine coolant temperature
dealer as soon as possible after the re- gauge indicates overheating, if you ex-
• Remove the wheel nuts.
pair. perience a loss of power, or if you hear
• Remove the wheel and tire assem-
bly from the hub. a loud knocking or pinging noise, the
• Lower the jack to its fully closed po- engine has probably overheated. You
• Install the spare tire. sition. should perform the following proce-
• Install the wheel nuts with the ta- • Stow the jack-handle and jack. dure.
pered end of the nuts toward the
• Place the flat tire in the rear cargo • Safely pull the vehicle over, stop the
wheel. Lightly tighten the nuts by
area. Have it repaired or replaced as vehicle and turn on your hazard warn-
hand.
soon as possible. ing flasher. Put the transaxle in NEU-
• Lower the vehicle by turning the jack
screw counterclockwise with the jack Wheel Nut Torque Specification TRAL (manual) and apply the park-
handle. Description Torque (N·m)
ing brake. Turn the air conditioner off
Wheel Nuts 110 if it is being used.

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• If coolant or steam is boiling out of necessary, fill the reservoir to half full
CAUTION!
the radiator or reservoir, stop the en- again. Serious coolant loss indicates
gine. Wait until the steam subsides When the engine is running, keep a leak in the system. You should have
before opening the hood. If there is hands and clothing away from the mov- the cooling system checked as soon
no coolant boiling over or steam, ing fan and engine drive belts. as possible at an authorized Chery
leave the engine running and make dealer.
sure the electric cooling fan is oper- • If engine coolant is leaking, stop the
engine immediately. Call an autho- NOTE: If the engine continues to over-
ating. If it is not, turn the engine off
rized Chery dealer for assistance. heat or frequently overheats, have the
and let it cool.
• If there are no obvious leaks, check cooling system inspected by an autho-
CAUTION! the coolant reservoir. If it is dry, add rized Chery dealer as soon as possible.
coolant as needed. See ⬙Adding Cool-
To help avoid personal injury, keep the ant⬙ in the ⬙Proper Maintenance Of Fuse Replacement
hood closed until there is no steam es- Your Vehicle⬙. Fuses are used to protect electrical
caping the cooling system. Escaping circuitry and components from a pos-
steam or coolant is a sign of very high CAUTION! sible electrical overload. If a fuse fails
pressure. on your vehicle, see the fuse applica-
Do not attempt to remove the radia-
tor cap when the engine and radiator tion chart to replace the fuse with the
• Look for obvious engine coolant leaks proper amperage.
from the radiator, hoses, and under are hot. Serious injury could result from
the vehicle. However, note that wa- scalding hot fluid and steam blown out
under pressure.
WARNING!
ter draining from the air conditioning
is normal if it has been used. Turn the ignition switch OFF before re-
• After the engine coolant temperature
placing any fuse.
has cooled to normal, double check
the coolant level in the reservoir. If

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Spare fuses should be carried in the A blown fuse can be identified by the
CAUTION!
vehicle in case any should fail. For re- melted fuse wire.
When replacing a blown fuse, it is im- placement fuses, contact with your au-
portant to use only a fuse having the thorized Chery dealer who carries vari-
correct amperage rating. The use of ous types of fuses for your vehicle.
a fuse with a rating other than indi-
cated may result in a dangerous elec- CAUTION!
trical system overload. If a properly
When installing the Front Fuse and Re-
rated fuse continues to blow, it indi-
lay Box cover, it is important to ensure
cates a problem in the circuit that must
the cover is properly positioned and
be corrected.
fully latched. Failure to do so may al-
low water to enter and possibly result
The Front Fuse and Relay Box is lo- in an electrical system failure.
cated in the engine compartment.

Fuse Color Amperage


Auburn 5A
Brown 7.5 A
Red 10 A
Blue 15 A
Front Fuse and Relay Box Location Light Green 20 A
Green 30 A

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Fuse Color Amperage • Remove the protective cover from the


CAUTION! (Continued)
Orange 40 A positive (+) battery cable, and re-
Yellow 60 A • Power brake and power steering as- move the cable.
sist is not available when the engine
Towing A Disabled Vehicle • Remove the battery hold down, and
is off, the required operational force
for steering and braking is in-
remove the battery.
NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped with
creased significantly. • Install the new battery, when install-
tow hooks at both the front and rear.
ing the battery, connect the positive
• Do not attempt to tow this vehicle
(+) battery cable first and then the
CAUTION! from the front with sling type tow-
ing equipment. Damage to the front
negative (-) battery cable.
Observe the following guidelines when • After the new battery is installed, the
fascia will occur.
towing the vehicle: vehicle may perform unusually while
• Tow the vehicle slowly and smoothly Removing and Installing driving. This is normal due to the en-
to avoid damage. gine control system readapting to the
Vehicle Battery
• If the vehicle needs to be steered vehicle’s driving conditions.
The following steps must be taken
while being towed, the ignition
when removing and installing the bat- NOTE: For proper disposal of a used
switch must be in the ON position,
tery: battery, see an authorized Chery dealer
not in the LOCK or ACC position.
• Turn the ignition switch and all elec- or a local qualified waste disposal sta-
(Continued) trical devices off. tion.
• Remove the negative (-) battery
cable.

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Jump-Starting Procedures Due WARNING! (Continued)


• Remove the protective cover over the
to A Low Battery positive (+) battery post. Connect one
• The battery used for boosting must end of the jumper cable to the posi-
WARNING! be 12 volts. tive (+) battery post. Connect the
other end of the same cable to the
Observe the following guidelines when The following preventative measures positive (+) booster battery post.
jump-starting the battery: must be taken when jump starting the
• Connect the other cable, first to the
vehicle:
• Take care to avoid the radiator cool- negative (-) booster battery post and
ing fan whenever the hood is raised. • When boosting from a battery in an- then to the engine ground (-) of the
It can start anytime the ignition other vehicle, park that vehicle within vehicle with the discharged battery.
switch is ON. You can be hurt by the booster cable reach, but without al- Make sure you have a good connec-
fan. lowing the vehicles to touch. tion on the engine ground.
• Set the parking brake. • Start the engine in the vehicle that
• Do not attempt to push or tow your
vehicle to get it started. Unburned • Place the manual transaxle in NEU- has the booster battery, let the en-
fuel could enter the catalytic con- TRAL. gine idle for a few minutes, and then
verter and once the engine has • Turn off all unnecessary electrical start the engine in the vehicle with
started, ignite and damage the con- loads. the discharged battery.
verter and vehicle. If the vehicle has • Turn the ignition switch to LOCK for • When removing the jumper cables,
a discharged battery, booster cables both vehicles. reverse the sequence exactly. Be
may be used to obtain a start from careful of the moving belts and fan.
another vehicle. This type of start can • Reinstall the protective cover over the
be dangerous if done improperly, so positive (+) battery post.
follow this procedure carefully.
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CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE

CONTENTS
䉴 Service for Your Vehicle 104 䉴 If You Need Assistance 104 컄 After-Sales Service
컄 Service Appointments 104 컄 Vehicle Satisfaction 104 Department Chery
컄 Service List International 105
104 컄 Authorized Chery Dealer
컄 Service Requests 104 Service 105

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Service for Your Vehicle Service Requests If a service problem or other difficulty
If you list a number of items and you occurs, we recommend that you take
Service Appointments
must have your vehicle by the end of the following steps:
If you’re having warranty work done,
be sure to have the proper vehicle
the day, discuss the situation with the • Discuss the problem with your autho-
service advisor and list the items in or- rized Chery dealership’s service man-
documents with you. Take your war-
der of priority. At many authorized ager. Management personnel at the
ranty folder. All work to be performed
Chery dealers, you may obtain a rental authorized dealer are in the best po-
may not be covered by the warranty.
vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If sition to resolve your questions and
Discuss additional charges with the
you need a rental, it is advisable to concerns quickly.
service advisor. Keep a maintenance
make these arrangements when you • In the event you are still not satisfied,
log of your vehicle’s service history.
call for an appointment. talk to the general manager or the
This can often provide a clue to the
current problem. owner of the authorized dealership.
If You Need Assistance
They want you to be satisfied.
Service List Vehicle Satisfaction • If the dealership is unable to resolve
Prepare a written list of your vehicle’s Chery and its authorized dealers are your concern, please contact the
problems or the specific work you committed to your satisfaction with After-Sales Service Department Chery
want done. If you’ve had an accident their products and services. Your hap- International.
or work done that is not on your main- piness with our vehicle is important to
tenance log, let the service advisor us.
know.

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Authorized Chery Dealer Service After-Sales Service Department Any communication sent to the After-
Only Original Equipment Manufac- Chery International Sales Service Department Chery In-
turer (OEM) parts and materials can The following is the address, zip code, ternational should include the follow-
extend your vehicles life. Chery Auto- E-mail, website and telephone hotline ing information:
mobile Co., Ltd. only supplies OEM number of the After-Sales Service De- • Owner’s name and address
parts to authorized Chery dealers lo- partment Chery International: • Owner’s telephone number
cated world wide. Therefore, only use Address: After-Sales Service Department • Owner’s E-mail
authorized OEM parts from an autho- Chery International,
rized Chery dealer. • Selling and servicing dealer
No.8 Changchun Road, Eco- • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Authorized Chery dealers are service nomic & Technical Develop-
ment Zone, Wuhu, Anhui • Vehicle’s delivery date and current
professionals and are exclusively au-
odometer reading
thorized by Chery Automobile Co., Province, China
Ltd. For vehicle service, remember • Service history of your vehicle
Zip Code: 241009
that your authorized dealer knows • An accurate description of the prob-
your vehicle best, has the factory- E-mail: helpdesk@mychery.com lem and the conditions under which
trained technicians and OEM parts to Website: www.cheryinternational.com it occurs.
best provide the customer satisfaction
that you require. Hotline: +86-553-5923830

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PROPER MAINTENANCE OF YOUR VEHICLE

CONTENTS
䉴 Proper Maintenance Of 컄 Maintenance Procedures 110 컄 Vehicle Weight 120
Your Vehicle 108 컄 Bulb Replacement 116 컄 Vehicle Dimensions 121
컄 LHD Engine Compartment 108 컄 Fluids and Capacities 118
컄 Fluids, Lubricants, and
컄 RHD Engine Compartment 109 Genuine Parts 119

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Proper Maintenance Of Your Vehicle


LHD Engine Compartment

1 - Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 6 - Front Fuse and Relay Box


2 - Washer Fluid Reservoir 7 - Engine Coolant Reservoir
3 - Engine Oil Fill 8 - Air Cleaner Filter
4 - Brake Fluid Reservoir 9 - Engine Oil Dipstick
5 - Battery 10 - Cooling System Pressure Cap

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RHD Engine Compartment

1 - Brake Fluid Reservoir 6 - Front Fuse and Relay Box


2 - Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 7 - Engine Coolant Reservoir
3 - Washer Fluid Reservoir 8 - Air Cleaner Filter
4 - Engine Oil Fill 9 - Engine Oil Dipstick
5 - Battery 10 - Cooling System Pressure Cap

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Maintenance Procedures household waste or drain any chemi- the correct engine oil when the read-
The pages that follow contain the re- cals into the public drainage system. ing is at the low end of the range mark-
quired maintenance services, deter- Engine Oil Level Check ing.
mined by the engineers who designed Engine oil consumption depends on
your vehicle. Along with the items many factors. A new engine’s oil con-
which require maintenance at periodic sumption will reach a normal level af-
intervals, there are items that should ter its first 5,000 km. The engine will
operate satisfactorily without regular also consume more oil when it is oper-
maintenance. However, if a malfunc- ated while carrying or towing a heavy
tion of any of these items should oc- load.
cur, it could adversely affect the en-
To assure proper engine lubrication,
gine or vehicle performance. These Engine Oil Dipstick
the engine oil must be maintained at
items should be inspected if a mal-
the correct level. Check the oil level at CAUTION!
function occurs or is suspected. regular intervals, such as every fuel
stop. Do not overfill the engine oil. Overfill-
NOTE: ing will cause oil aeration, which can
• Always wash vehicles in a proper lo- The best time to check the oil level is lead to a loss of oil pressure and an
cation, using caution not to destroy approximately five minutes after a increase in oil temperature. This could
the ecological drainage system. fully warmed engine is shut off. Check damage your engine. Also, be sure the
the oil when the vehicle is on level oil fill cap is reinstalled and tightened
• Used engine oil, brake fluid, coolant, ground and only while the engine is after adding oil.
batteries and tires should only be dis- hot. This will improve the accuracy of
posed of by qualified waste disposal the oil level readings. Maintain the oil
personnel or consult the manufac- level between the ⬙MIN⬙ and ⬙MAX⬙
turer. Do not dispose of them as range markings on the dipstick. Add

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Engine Oil Additives gasoline will destroy the effectiveness WARNING!


The manufacturer strongly recom- of the catalyst as an emissions control
mends against the addition of any ad- device. Under normal operating con- A hot exhaust system can start a fire
ditives (other than leak detection ditions, the catalytic converter will not if you park over material that can burn.
dyes) to the engine oil. Engine oil is require maintenance. However, it is Many materials, such as grass or leaves
an engineered product and its perfor- important to keep the engine properly coming into contact with your exhaust
mance may be impaired by supple- tuned to assure proper catalyst opera- system could start a fire. Do not park
mental additives. tion and prevent possible catalyst or operate your vehicle in areas where
Disposing of Used Engine Oil damage. your exhaust system can contact any-
Care should be taken in disposing of thing that can burn.
used engine oil from your vehicle. CAUTION!
Brake Fluid Level Check
Used oil, indiscriminately discarded,
Damage to the catalytic converter can Check the fluid level in the brake fluid
can present a problem to the environ-
result if your vehicle is not kept in reservoir whenever performing under-
ment. Contact your authorized Chery
proper operating condition. In the hood services. The fluid level should
dealer, service station, or government
event of engine malfunction, particu- be between the ⬙MIN⬙ and ⬙MAX⬙ indi-
agency for advice on how and where
larly involving engine misfire or other cator on the reservoir. If necessary,
used oil can be safely discarded in
apparent loss of performance, have add fluid to the reservoir to raise the
your area.
your vehicle serviced promptly. Contin- fluid to the proper level.
Engine Oil Filter ued operation of your vehicle with a
The engine oil filter should be re- severe malfunction could cause the
placed at every engine oil change. converter to overheat, resulting in pos-
sible damage to the converter and the
Catalytic Converter
vehicle.
The catalytic converter requires the
use of unleaded fuel only. Leaded

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Adding Brake Fluid WARNING! operating temperature, the level of


• Check the fluid level in the brake fluid the coolant should be between the
reservoir immediately if the brake Never allow brake fluid to contact your ⬙MIN⬙ and ⬙MAX⬙ lines shown on the
system warning light indicates a sys- skin or eyes. If brake fluid splashes in coolant reservoir.
tem failure. your eyes, or on your skin, flush the
• Overfilling fluid is not recommended area immediately with large amounts WARNING!
because it may cause leaking in the of water and seek medical treatment
immediately. Coolant is a toxic fluid. If the coolant
system. comes into contact with skin or eyes,
• Use only brake fluid that has been Coolant Level Check immediately wash the affected area
stored in a tightly closed container with large amounts of water and seek
to avoid contamination from foreign WARNING! medical attention.
matter or moisture.
• Only use brake fluid that meets Chery Never add coolant when the engine is
Adding Coolant
specifications. Refer to ⬙Fluids and overheated. Do not loosen or remove
the cap to cool an overheated engine. • Remove the coolant reservoir cap and
Capacities⬙ in this chapter for the
Heat causes pressure to build up in the add coolant to the ⬙MAX⬙ indicated
brake fluid capacity and type.
cooling system. Therefore, to prevent mark. Start and run the engine until
scalding or injury, do not remove the the coolant temperature reaches ap-
CAUTION! proximately 90ºC. At that time, the
cap while the system is hot or under
Do not allow petroleum based fluid to pressure. coolant level will drop down in the
contaminate the brake fluid, brake reservoir.
seal components could be damaged The coolant reservoir provides a quick • Turn the engine off, add more cool-
causing partial or complete brake fail- visual method for determining that ant to the coolant reservoir as
ure. the coolant level is adequate. With the needed, and repeat the above pro-
engine idling and warmed to normal cess until the coolant level does not

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drop down any more. After that, in- specifications. Please consult your au- WARNING! (Continued)
stall the coolant reservoir cap. thorized Chery dealer for the correct
• Keep children away from battery
• Only use coolant that meets Chery battery specification.
fluid.
specifications.
WARNING! • The ignition system uses high volt-
NOTE: Do not mix coolant types for
age. Never touch any ignition sys-
your vehicle. • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid so-
tem components when the engine
Power Steering Fluid Check lution and can burn or even blind
is running.
Checking the power steering fluid you. Never allow battery fluid to
contact your eyes, skin, or clothing. • Disconnect the negative (-) battery
level at a regular service intervals is cable if the vehicle is going to
required. The fluid should be checked Never lean over a battery when at-
taching battery charger clamps. If parked for an extended period of
if a leak is suspected, abnormal noises time.
are apparent, and/or the system is not acid splashes in eyes or on skin,
functioning as designed. If necessary, flush the area immediately with
add fluid to restore to the proper indi- large amounts or water. Seek medi- Windshield Washer Fluid Check
cated level. With a clean cloth, wipe cal treatment immediately if battery The windshield washer fluid reservoir
any spilled fluid from all surfaces. acid is swallowed. is located in the engine compartment.
• Battery gas is flammable and explo- Be sure to check the reservoir fluid
Maintenance-Free Battery
sive. Keep flame or sparks away level at regular intervals. Fill the reser-
You will never have to add water, nor
from the battery. The battery used voir with windshield washer solvent
is periodic maintenance required for
for boosting must be 12 volts. Never and operate the system for a few sec-
this battery. It is recommended not to
allow battery cable clamps to touch onds to flush out the residual water.
use any other type of battery. The cur-
each other.
rent and capacity of the replacement
battery must be the same as the origi- (Continued)
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Windshield Wiper Blades Wiper Blade Replacement mild car washing soap. Rinse the ve-
hicle completely with clean water.
Avoid using abrasive compounds and
power buffing as these may diminish
the gloss or thin out the paint finish.

CAUTION!
Observe the following guidelines when
washing your vehicle:
Wiper Blades Replacing Wiper Blades
• Do not use abrasive or strong clean-
Operating the wipers on dry glass for Lift the wiper arm and rotate the wiper
ing materials such as steel wool or
long periods may deteriorate the blade at a right angle with the wiper
scouring powder, which will scratch
wiper blades. Always include washer arm. Press the release tab (arrow) in
metal and painted surfaces.
fluid when using the wipers to remove the direction as shown in the figure to
salt or dirt from a dry windshield. loosen the wiper blade from the wiper • After washing, drive the vehicle and
Avoid using the wiper blades to re- arm. With the release tab pressed, depress the brake pedal gently sev-
move frost or ice from the windshield. slide the wiper blade away from the eral times to dry the brake rotors.
To avoid damaging the wiper blades, wiper arm. Install the new wiper blade
make sure that the wipers are not fro- in the reverse order, and confirm the Special Care
zen to the glass before turning them release tab is locked securely. • If you drive on dirt roads, wash off the
on. undercarriage at least once a month.
Washing
NOTE: Always keep the rubber blade • If you detect any stone chips or
Wash your vehicle regularly. Always
free from contact with petroleum prod- scratches in the paint, touch them up
wash your vehicle in the shade with
ucts such as engine oil, gasoline, etc. immediately.

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• If your vehicle is damaged due to an moved promptly with a damp cloth. Cleaning Radiator
accident or similar cause, which de- Care should be taken to avoid soaking Over time, the engine radiator and air
stroys the paint and protective coat- your leather upholstery with any liq- conditioning condenser can become
ing, have your vehicle repaired as uid. blocked by insects, leaves and other
soon as possible. objects. This debris can block the flow
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care WARNING! of air to these components and affect
All wheels and wheel trims, especially Do not use volatile solvents for clean- the performance of the cooling system
aluminum and chrome-plated wheels, ing purposes. Many are potentially and the air conditioner, causing abnor-
should be cleaned regularly with a flammable, and if used in closed ar- mal air conditioner operation and en-
mild soap and water to prevent corro- eas they may cause respiratory harm. gine overheating. To provide the most
sion. Do not use oven cleaner. Avoid efficient cooling system and air condi-
automatic car washes that use acidic tioner operation, periodic cleaning
Cleaning Headlights
solutions or harsh brushes that may should be performed on the radiator
damage the wheels’ protective finish. Your vehicle is equipped with plastic
and condenser. It is recommended to
headlights. Do not use abrasive clean-
Cleaning Cloth clean the radiator and condenser cool-
ing components, solvents, steel wool
In order to achieve the best results, al- ing fins once every year. The radiator
or other aggressive material to clean
ways use a soft cleaning cloth for may be cleaned with compressed air
the lenses.
proper vehicle care. or water. The condenser may be
Cleaning Rear Window cleaned with compressed air or water
Cleaning Leather Upholstery
Your leather upholstery can be best The rear window can be cleaned with a from the rear to the front through the
preserved by regular cleaning with a damp, soft cloth. Do not use abrasive radiator.
damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt cleaning components, solvents, steel
can act as an abrasive and damage the wool or other such material to clean
leather upholstery and should be re- the rear window.

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Bulb Replacement Headlight Replacement


CAUTION!
NOTE: Only authorized Chery dealers • Raise the hood and locate the light
• High pressure can damage the ra- bulb connector behind the headlight.
can provide original replacement bulbs.
diator fins, the air or water pressure • Rotate the applicable bulb and con-
should not exceed 150 kPa. Light Bulb Wattage Ratings
nector and pull outward from the
• When cleaning the radiator and con- Light Bulb Name Wattage Rating
assembly.
Headlight 55 W
denser, spray the cooling fins in the
Front Fog Light 55 W
correct direction to prevent dam- Parking Light 5W
age. Rear Tail Light/Stop 5 W / 21 W
Light
Rear Fog Light 21 W
WARNING! License Light 5W
Center High
5W
The radiator fins are necessary for Mounted Stop Light
proper thermal conduction. Do not Side Repeater Light 5W
brush the fins, which may damage the Turn Signal Light 21 W
1 - High Beam Headlight Bulb / Parking Light
Backup Light 21 W Bulb
fins and reduce the thermal conduc-
2 - Low Beam Headlight Bulb
tion efficiency. 3 - Front Turn Signal Bulb
Do not spray water on a HOT radiator,
• Pull the bulb out of the socket and
the hot steam produced from spraying
replace the bulb.
the radiator will cause injuries.
• Reinsert the bulb and socket assem-
Clean the radiator and condenser only bly and rotate it to the locked
when the engine is turned off.
position.

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Side Repeater Light Replacement • Pull the bulb straight from the socket
CAUTION!
and replace.
Do not touch the new bulb with your NOTE: Side Repeater Lights are lo-
fingers. Oil contamination will severely cated in both front fender panels.
shorten the bulb life.

Headlight Beam Adjustment


The correct headlight adjustment is
directly correlated to driving safety.
The headlights must be adjusted
properly using special instruments. Al-
Side Repeater Bulb Removal
ways follow legal guidelines when ad-
justing the headlights. Taillight Assembly Bulb
Side Repeater Light Location
Replacement
Front Fog Light Replacement • Push the side repeater to one side
The taillight assembly contains the
• To replace the front fog light bulb, to release the spring tension and pull
following bulbs:
raise the vehicle and remove the outward.
• Parking light bulb
bulb from the back of the fog light. • Twist the socket one quarter turn and
pull the socket from the lens. • Stop light bulb
• Turn signal light bulb
• Backup light bulb

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• Rear fog light bulb • Remove the light socket from the tail- • Replace the bulb and reinstall the
light assembly. socket into the housing.
• Push the bulb down with slight pres- • Install in the reverse order.
sure and rotate the bulb counter-
License Plate Light Replacement
clockwise.
• Gently pry the light assembly loose.
• Install in the reverse order.
• Twist the socket one quarter turn and
• Verify light operation after repair.
remove the socket from the lens
Center High-Mounted Stop Light housing.
Taillight Assembly Replacement • Pull the bulb straight from the socket
• Open the rear hatch, loosen the re- • Open the rear hatch and remove the and replace.
taining clip of the taillight assembly center high-mounted stop light cover.
cover and remove the taillight assem- • Twist and remove the light socket
bly. from the back of the light housing.
Fluids and Capacities
Description Capacity
Fuel Tank 43.0L (approximate)
Engine Oil with Filter 4.0 ± 0.5L
Manual Transaxle 1.8 ± 0.1L
Power Steering Fluid Reservoir ⬙MAX⬙ Mark
Brake Fluid Reservoir ⬙MAX⬙ Mark
Cooling System 6.5L
Tire Pressure Refer to tire placard on driver’s door.
Washer Fluid Reservoir ⬙MAX⬙ Mark

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Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts


Component Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts
Use engine coolant that meets Chery specifications. See an
Engine Coolant authorized Chery dealer for Chery Original Equipment
Manufacturer (OEM) engine coolant.
Engine Oil Use SAE 10W-40 (>-20ºC) Engine Oil
Fuel Selection ≥93 Research Octane Number (RON)
Spark Plugs (NGK) FR7DTC
Use composite gear oil GL-4 for transaxle lubricating oil. The
Manual Transaxle Oil
viscosity of the gear oil is SAE 75W-90.
Use DOT 4 brake fluid, and add to ⬙MAX⬙ mark depending on the
Brake Fluid Reservoir
demand. Only use olefin-free brake fluid.
Fill the washer fluid reservoir with concentrated window washer
Washer Fluid fluid designated by Chery and water (1:20). Always use winter
window washer fluid when exterior temperatures are low.

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Vehicle Weight
Item Weight
Vehicle Curb Weight 1040 kg
Front Axle 662 kg
Vehicle Curb Axle Weight
Rear Axle 378 kg
Manufacturer Maximum Loaded Weight (Including Passengers) 375 kg
Manufacturer Maximum Weight 1415 kg
Front Axle 770 kg
Manufacturer Maximum Total Axle Weight
Rear Axle 645 kg
Quantity of Occupants (Including Driver) 5

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Vehicle Dimensions

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Item Dimension
A = Max Length 3700 mm
B = Full Width 1578 mm
C = Full Height (Curb Weight) 1564 mm
D = Wheel Base 2390 mm
Front 1370 mm
E = Wheel Track
Rear 1355 mm
Front 748 mm
Suspension Length
Rear 562 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance 130 mm

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

CONTENTS
䉴 Maintenance Schedules 124 컄 Care and Maintenance
컄 Periodic Care and Certificate 131
Maintenance Provision 124 컄 Safety Protection System 137

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124 – MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Maintenance Schedules At Each Stop for Fuel • Check rubber seals on each side of
There is a maintenance schedule that • Check the engine oil level about 5 the radiator for proper fit.
shows the required service for your minutes after a fully warmed engine
vehicle. is shut off. Checking the oil level while At Each Oil Change
the vehicle is on level ground will im- • Change the engine oil filter.
CAUTION! prove the accuracy of the oil level
• Inspect the exhaust system.
reading. Add oil only when the level
Failure to perform the required main- is at or below the ⬙MIN⬙ mark. • Inspect the brake hoses.
tenance items may result in damage • Check the windshield washer solvent • Inspect the CV joints and front and
to the vehicle. and add if needed. rear suspension components.
• Check the coolant level, hoses, and
Daily Check Once A Month
clamps.
• Inspect the working condition of all • Inspect the battery, and clean and
the exterior and interior lights. Re- tighten the terminals as needed. Periodic Care and Maintenance
place any bulbs that are inoperable • Check the fluid levels of the coolant Provision
or dim, and verify all lenses are clean. reservoir and brake fluid reservoir, See an authorized Chery dealer for
• Visually inspect the tires for proper and add fluid as needed. care and maintenance in accordance
tire pressure and look for unusual • Check all lights and all other electri- with the specified mileage.
wear or damage. cal items for correct operation.

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Mileage
Care and Maintenance Item
Every 5,000 km Every 15,000 km Every 30,000 km
Lights, Warning Flasher, Horn:
X X
Check operation
Windshield Wiper And Washer
System: Check operation and fill X X
washer fluid if necessary
Check Clutch Free Travel And
Clutch Oil Level: Adjust if X X
necessary
Cooling System: Check coolant
X X X
level and replace if necessary
Engine Oil: Replace X X X
Engine Oil Filter: Replace X X X
Engine: Check for fluid leaks
(engine oil, antifreeze fluid, fuel, X X X
air conditioner system etc.)
Battery: Check electrolyte fluid
level and add distilled water if
X X
necessary (for non
maintenance-free battery only)
Timing Belt: Check condition and
tightness and adjust or replace if X
necessary
Hood Hinges And Lock:
X X X
Lubricate
Door Hinges And Door Locks:
X X X
Lubricate

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Mileage
Care and Maintenance Item
Every 5,000 km Every 15,000 km Every 30,000 km
Spark Plugs: Check and replace
X X
if necessary
Ignition Timing: Check X X X
Fuel Filter: Replace X
Exhaust System: Check for
X X
leaks and damage
Drive Belt: Check tightness,
X X
adjust or replace if necessary
Transaxle: Check for leaks or
X X
damage
Constant Velocity (CV) Universal
X X X
Joint Boot: Check for damage
Tie Rod End: Check the
X X X
clearance and boot for damage
Steering Universal Joint
Assembly Bushing: Check for X X
displacement or damage
Power Steering System: Check
power steering fluid level and
whether the clearance between X X
the steering gear and rack is
reasonable
Brake System: Visually examine
for leaks, damage and brake X X X
fluid level

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Mileage
Care and Maintenance Item
Every 5,000 km Every 15,000 km Every 30,000 km
Parking Brake: Check the stroke
(5 to 7 clicks) and adjust if X X X
necessary
Brake Lining: Check its
thickness and replace if X X X
necessary
Underbody protection layer:
X
Visually examine for damage
Seat Belt: Check for damage X X
Toe-In And Camber Angle:
X X
Check and adjust if necessary
Ball Joint: Check clearance X X
Rear Axle Rubber Bushings:
X X
Check for damage
Engine Oil Pan Bolts: Check for
proper torque and tighten if X
necessary
Control Arm Rubber Sleeve:
X X
Check for damage
Brake Hose: Check for aging
X X
and damage
Brake Pipe: Check for damage,
corrosion and leaks of all the X X
joints
Fuel System Connections:
Check for aging, damage, X
abnormal loose or abrasion

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Mileage
Care and Maintenance Item
Every 5,000 km Every 15,000 km Every 30,000 km
Tires (including spare tire):
Check tire tread depth, torque of
X X X
wheel nuts, adjust tire pressure
if necessary
Tire Rotation X X
Bolts Connecting Chassis And
Car Body: Check torque and X X X
tighten if necessary
Wheel: Check torque X X X
CO Content During Idle: Check
X X X
and adjust if necessary
Test Drive: Check whether all
the mechanisms function X X X
normally
• Manual transaxle gear oil should be replaced every year or every 30,000 km.
• Brake fluid should be replaced every 2 years or every 50,000 km.
• Engine timing belt should be replaced every 40,000 km.

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Care and Maintenance Certificate

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Safety Protection System


The airbags must be replaced 10 years
from the initial installation date. This
must be performed by an authorized
Chery dealer.
In order to ensure the proper opera-
tion of the airbag system, always have
the airbags replaced at the specified
date by an authorized Chery dealer.
If the airbags have been replaced be-
fore the specified date (such as after
an accident), please fill in the replace-
ment record for future reference.

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INDEX

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142 – INDEX

A Braking System Break-In E


ABS Self-Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 E - Economy/Normal Shift Mode
Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Bulb Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Electronic Key Identification . . . . . . . .20
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 C Engine Break-In Recommendations . . .30
Adjusting Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . .20 Care and Maintenance Certificate. . . .131 Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
After Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Cargo Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Exterior Vehicle Safety Inspection . . . .30
After-Sales Service Department Chery CD/MP3 Player Operation. . . . . . . . . .88 EZ Drive - Automated Manual
International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Transaxle (AMT) (If Equipped) . . . . . .62
Air Conditioning and Heating System . .89 Child-Protection Door Lock System
Airbag Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 (Rear Doors) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 F
Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Cigarette Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Anti-Pinch Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Failed Starting Procedure. . . . . . . . . .58
Cigarette Lighter and Ashtray . . . . . . .45
Anti-Theft Security Protection . . . . . . .19 Flash to Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Clean Air Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Antilock Brake System (ABS). . . . . . . .66 Fluids and Capacities . . . . . . . . . . .118
Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Fluids, Lubricants, and
Clock Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Authorized Chery Dealer Service . . . .105 Genuine Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Closing Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Auto - Down Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Front Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Cup and Bottle Holders . . . . . . . . . . .47
Auxiliary Storage Compartments . . . . .48 Front Cupholders (If Equipped) . . . . .47
Front Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
B D Front Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Brake Booster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Dimmer Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Front Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating
Brake Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Brake System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Downshifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Front Windshield Wipers and
Driving In Slippery Conditions . . . . . .68 Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Driving Through Water . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Dual Circuit Brake System . . . . . . . . .65 Fuse Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

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G Inspection Certification for Vehicle M


Gear Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Maintenance for Seat Belt . . . . . . . . .25
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . .110
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Instrument Cluster Display Screen . . . .63
Maintenance Schedules . . . . . . . . . .124
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Instrument Cluster Functions . . . . . . .79
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Manual Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Instrument Panel Features . . . . . . . . .76
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Manual Front Seat Adjustments. . . . . .38
Interior Vehicle Safety Inspection . . . .29
Manual Rear Seat Adjustments . . . . . .39
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
H Manual Transaxle (If Equipped). . . . . .61
Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . .94 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 J
Headlight Leveling System. . . . . . . . .43 Jack Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 N
Headlights, Parking Lights (Front Jacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Position Lights, Instrument Panel New Vehicle Break-In
Jump-Starting Procedures Due to Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Lights and License Light) . . . . . . . .41
A Low Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 New Vehicle Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . .6
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch. . .41
Hood Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Normal Starting Procedure . . . . . . . . .57
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 L
How to Read This Manual . . . . . . . . . .4 Lap/Shoulder Belt Warning Light . . . . .23 O
Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
I
LHD Engine Compartment . . . . . . . .108 Opening Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
If You Need Assistance. . . . . . . . . . .104
LHD Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Operating Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Ignition Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Operating Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Locking Doors With The Key. . . . . . . .17 Outside Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Inside Rearview Mirror. . . . . . . . . . . .35 Locking Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Outside Mirrors Folding Feature . . . . .35

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P Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . . . . . .91 Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71


Parking Brake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Rear Window Defroster Switch . . . . . .91 Spare Tire Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Periodic Care and Maintenance Rear Window Safety Switch. . . . . . . . .22 Starting and Operating . . . . . . . . . . .57
Provision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124 Rear Window Wiper and Washer . . . . .38 Starting and Operating Cautions . . . . .59
PERSON-TO-PERSON Service Advisor Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Removing and Installing Vehicle
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 Storage Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Personal Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Sunroof (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Power Remote Control Mirrors . . . . . .35
Replacement Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Sunshade Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Power Steering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Reverse Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Power Window Switches. . . . . . . . . . .22
Reversing Sonar Display . . . . . . . . . .51 T
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Reversing Sonar Operation . . . . . . . . .49
Preparation Before Starting. . . . . . . . .57 Reversing Sonar Sensors . . . . . . . . . .51 Table of Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Preparations for Jacking . . . . . . . . . . .95 Reversing Sonar System. . . . . . . . . . .49 Tilt Down Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Proper Maintenance Of Your Vehicle . .108 RHD Engine Compartment . . . . . . . .109 Tilt Up Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
RHD Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Tire and Wheel Break-In
R Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Radio Faceplate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 S Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Radio Faceplate Description. . . . . . . .85 Safety Protection System . . . . . . . . .137 Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Radio Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Rear Ashtray (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . .46 Security Auto-Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Towing A Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . .100
Rear Cupholder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Security Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Transaxle Warning Lamp . . . . . . . . . .64
Rear Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Service Appointments . . . . . . . . . . .104
Transmitter Battery Replacement. . . . .18
Rear Hatch Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Service for Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . .104
Rear Hatch Release. . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Service List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104 Transporting Passengers. . . . . . . . . . .28
Rear Hatch Release Lever . . . . . . . . .46 Service Requests . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104 Tread Wear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Rear Seat Belt Operating Instructions . .24 Shifting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Turn Signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

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U Vehicle Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 Vehicle Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120


Utilizing ABS Braking. . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Vehicle Identification Number. . . . . . .13 W
Vehicle Jacking and Tire Changing . . . .94
V Vehicle Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . .13
Vanity Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Vehicle Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Wheel Nut Torque Specification . . . . .97
Vehicle Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Vehicle Satisfaction . . . . . . . . . . . . .104 Windshield Wipers and Washers . . . . .36
Vehicle Delivery Card . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Vehicle Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Winter Tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

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