Tiggo Manual

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.
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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.
Chery Automobile Co., Ltd.

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
5 YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
6 IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
7 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
8 PROPER MAINTENANCE OF YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
9 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
10 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
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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

4 – INTRODUCTION
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.

INTRODUCTION – 5

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

INTRODUCTION – 7
Inspection Certification for Vehicle Delivery

8 – INTRODUCTION
Vehicle Delivery Card

INTRODUCTION – 9

10 – INTRODUCTION
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.

INTRODUCTION – 11
ⴖPERSON-TO-PERSONⴖ Service Advisor Card

12 – INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION – 13
Warnings and Cautions WARNING!

The Owner’s Manual contains Warn-
ings and Cautions regarding operating Any modifications or alterations to this
procedures that could result in an ac- vehicle could affect its safety and may
cident or damage to your vehicle. lead to an accident resulting in seri-
Please observe all Warnings and Cau- ous injury or death.
tions before operating your vehicle.
Vehicle Identification Number VIN Location

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Vehicle Modifications
Location: Modifications to this vehicle could af-
The VIN is on the front corner of the fect its performance and totally void
instrument panel on the passenger the manufacturer’s warranty.
side. It is visible from outside of the
vehicle through the windshield.

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BEFORE OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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 Key-In-Ignition Reminder 17 컄 Horn 20 컄 Lap/Shoulder Belt Warning
컄 Locking Doors With The Light 23
䉴 Door Locks 20
Key 17 컄 Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating
컄 Manual Door Locks 20 Instructions 23
컄 Replacement Keys 17
컄 Power Door Locks 21 컄 Central Two-Point Seat Belt
컄 Remote Keyless Entry 18
컄 “Child-Protection” Door Lock for Rear Seat 24
컄 Transmitter Battery
System (Rear Doors) 21 컄 Adjustable Upper Shoulder
Replacement 18
Belt Anchorage 24
䉴 Anti-Theft Security 䉴 Power Windows 22
컄 Maintenance for Seat Belt 24
Protection 19 컄 Power Window Switches 22 컄 Airbag 25
컄 Vehicle Alarm 19 컄 Auto - Down Feature 22 컄 Airbag Warning Light 26
컄 Electronic Key Identification 19 컄 Rear Window Safety Switch 23 컄 Child Restraint 26

16 – BEFORE OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
䉴 Operating Safety Tips 28 컄 Exhaust Gas 28 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 29 Recommendations 31
컄 Tire and Wheel Break-In
Recommendations 31

BEFORE OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE – 17
Ignition Key WARNING! door) is open or the key is in the ignition,

this will prevent the operation of the
Ignition Key Removal
NEVER leave children unattended in power door locks and Remote Keyless
Automatic Transaxle a vehicle. Leaving children unattended Entry.
To remove the ignition key from the in a vehicle is dangerous. A child or
Locking Doors With The Key
ignition switch, place the shift lever in others could be seriously or fatally in-
There are three external door locks
PARK, turn the ignition switch to the jured. Children could operate the
power windows, other controls, or set
which are located on the driver’s door,
ACC position, push the key inward, ro- front passenger’s door and back cargo
tate the key to the LOCK position and the vehicle in motion. NEVER leave the
keys in a vehicle. door. You can insert the key with ei-
remove the key. ther side up. To lock the door, turn the
key counter-clockwise; to unlock the
CAUTION! door, turn the key clockwise.
An unlocked car is an invitation to Replacement Keys
thieves. Always remove the key from Duplication of keys consists of pro-
the ignition and lock all doors when gramming a blank key to the vehicle
leaving the vehicle unattended. electronics. A blank key is one which
has never been programmed. See
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
your authorized Chery dealer if you re-
Ignition Key Positions Opening the driver’s door when the
key is in the ignition will sound a sig- quire replacement or additional keys
nal to remind you to remove the key. for your vehicle.
NOTE: If any of the five doors (front

driver’s door, front passenger’s door,
rear passenger doors and back cargo

NOTE: Transmitter and receivers must Transmitter Battery Replacement

CAUTION!
be certified to conform to specific regula-
The recommended replacement bat-
Always remove the key from the vehicle tions in each individual country. Opera-
tery is CR2032.
and lock all doors when leaving the ve- tion is subject to the following two condi-
hicle unattended. tions: • With the transmitter buttons facing
down, use a flat object to pry the two
• The device cannot cause harmful in- halves of the transmitter apart. Make
Remote Keyless Entry
terference. sure not to damage the seal.
This system allows you to lock or un-
lock the doors remotely using the key • The device must accept any interfer-
transmitter. ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
If your key 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 Separating Transmitter Halves
is a minimum of three years). • Remove and replace the batteries.
Vehicle Key • Radio transmitter interference, such Avoid touching the new batteries with
To Lock the Doors as a radio station tower, airport trans- your fingers. Skin oils may cause bat-
Press and release the LOCK button on mitter, and some mobile or CB radios. tery deterioration. If you touch a bat-
the transmitter to lock all doors. tery, clean it with rubbing alcohol.
• To reassemble the transmitter case,
snap the two halves together.

Anti-Theft Security Protection WARNING! The chip, built into each key, inte-
grates the key, electronic anti-theft
Vehicle Alarm
Only when driver door, passenger equipment and engine control mod-
With the vehicle armed, if an unautho-
doors and back door are fully closed, ule into an active theft prevention sys-
rized person attempts to unlock any
can the vehicle be armed. When the tem. If a key is duplicated without the
door, this will cause the vehicle alarm
vehicle is in the anti-theft mode, the authorization of the owner, and the
to trigger. When triggered, the vehicle
following will occur: key has no chip containing the elec-
alarm will cause all directional signals
• Driver door, passenger doors and
tronic information required for the
to flash continuously and will sound
back door are locked
anti-theft equipment and engine com-
the horn for a few seconds.
puter, the engine will not start using
Security Lamp • The security lamp will continuously the duplicated key, thus decreasing
The security lamp is located in the flash the probability of vehicle theft.
front of the instrument panel. The se-
Electronic Key Identification In the event that you have lost your
curity lamp will flash continuously
Electronic Key Identification utilizes vehicle key, you should go to an au-
when the vehicle is armed.
engine ⬙no-start⬙ technology to greatly thorized Chery dealer to obtain a re-
enhance the vehicle safety and ve- placement key. The dealer can make a
hicle theft prevention system. new key for your vehicle and deacti-
vate your lost key.

Steering Wheel WARNING! Door Locks

Adjusting Steering Wheel Manual Door Locks
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
The steering wheel can be adjusted to The front doors can be locked/
driving. Adjusting the steering wheel
make the driver more comfortable. unlocked by turning the key in the
while driving could cause the driver to
Pull down the locking lever to move lose control of the vehicle.
door lock cylinder. Use the manual
the steering wheel upward and down- door lock switch on the door panel to
ward. After the proper adjustment, Horn unlock the doors from inside of the ve-
pull the locking lever back to its origi- hicle. If the rear door switch is in the
nal position to secure the steering locked position when the door is
wheel in place. closed, the door will lock. It is recom-
mended to use the Remote Keyless
Entry to lock the doors.
Horn Position
Press the center push pad on the
steering wheel to operate the horn.
Adjustable Steering Wheel The horn will still work with the igni-
tion switch in the OFF position.
Manual Lock Switch

WARNING! power door locks when the engine is

turned off and the transaxle is in NEU-
For personal security and safety lock TRAL or PARK.
the vehicle doors when you drive, as
“Child-Protection” Door Lock
well as when you park and leave the
System (Rear Doors)
vehicle. When leaving the vehicle, al-
The Rear Door Child-Protection Locks
ways remove the key from the ignition
switch, and lock your vehicle. Do not
are located inside the rear door. Turn
leave children unattended in the ve- the child lock control upward or down-
Power Door Lock Switch
hicle, or with access to an unlocked ve- ward to the lock or unlock position (as
To prevent you from locking your key
hicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle shown by the icons).
in the vehicle, the power door LOCK
equipment may cause severe personal switch will not operate while the key is
injuries or death.
in the ignition and either front door is
open. An audible chime will sound as
Power Door Locks a reminder to remove the key from the
A door lock switch is located on the ignition switch.
driver’s door panel. Press this switch
to lock or unlock the doors. NOTE: The doors will lock automati-
cally on vehicles with power door locks
when the vehicle speed is above 45 Child Lock Control
km/h. The auto lock feature is activated
once the engine starts. The doors will
unlock automatically on vehicles with

WARNING! Power Windows WARNING!

Power Window Switches
• To avoid trapping passengers in the Never leave children in a vehicle with
The driver’s door trim panel has
vehicle during a collision, remem- the key in the ignition switch. Occu-
switches that operate all four power
ber that the rear doors can only be pants, particularly unattended children
opened from the outside when the
windows. There are single window can become trapped by the windows
child protection locks are engaged. controls on each passenger door trim while operating the power window
panel that operate each respective switches which may result in serious
• In hot weather, the temperature in- passenger door window. The windows
side the vehicle can rise very quickly injury or death.
will operate only when the ignition
after the engine is turned off. Do not
switch is turned to the ON position Auto - Down Feature
leave animals or children inside
and will remain active for 60 seconds All four power window switches have
parked vehicles in hot weather; in-
after the ignition key is removed. the Auto-Down feature. Press and hold
terior heat buildup may cause se-
the window switch for one second, re-
rious injury or death. If even left
lease, and the window will go down
there for a short time, it is likely that
automatically.
serious injury or death could occur.
NOTE: If any power windows are open
while pressing the LOCK button on the
NOTE: For emergency exit with the
key transmitter, the windows will auto-
system engaged, move the lock switch matically be closed. If the vehicle is
up to the unlocked position, roll down equipped with a 2.4L engine, the power
the window, and open the door with the Power Window Switches windows can be closed using the key
outside door handle. transmitter, but you must press and hold
the LOCK button until all windows are
closed completely.

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

WARNING! press the button to release the an-

chorage, and move it up or down to
A belt that is fastened into the wrong the position that fits you best.
buckle will not protect you properly.
Always buckle your belt into the near-
est buckle.
To release the belt, push the red but-

ton on the buckle. The belt will auto- Rear Central Two-Point Seat Belt
matically retract to its stowed posi-
tion. If necessary, slide the latch plate WARNING!
down the webbing to allow the belt to
A twisted belt cannot perform properly. Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt
retract fully. Anchorage
In a collision, it could even cut into its
Central Two-Point Seat Belt for passenger. Be sure the belt is straight. Maintenance for Seat Belt
Rear Seat If you can’t straighten a belt in your ve-
This seat belt length cannot be ad- Inspection Of Seat Belt
hicle, take it to an authorized Chery
justed automatically. The seat belt is dealer and have it repaired. The seat belt should be inspected
adjusted by an adjustable buckle that regularly for damage or frays. Dam-
slides along its length to provide the Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt aged parts must be replaced immedi-
proper fit for the passenger. When the Anchorage ately. Seat belt assemblies must be
belt has been adjusted to fit the pas- In the driver’s seat and front passen- replaced after a collision if they have
senger, insert the latch plate into the ger’s seat, the shoulder belt can be been damaged.
buckle until you hear a ⬙click⬙, and adjusted upward or downward to posi-
then adjust the length of seat belt tion the belt away from the driver’s or
manually across your abdomen. passenger’s neck. Push and fully de-

WARNING! Airbag Front Airbags

The airbags work with the seat belts to
Do not disassemble or modify the seat properly restrain the driver and front-
belt. seat passenger in the event of a colli-
sion.
Washing Seat Belt
The seat belt should be washed with NOTE: As the triggered airbags de-
vehicle detergent or warm water and flate you may see some smoke-like par-
allowed to dry naturally. ticles. The particles are a normal by-
product of the process that generates Front Airbags
WARNING! the nontoxic gas used for airbag infla- The seat and backrest must be posi-
Never use chemical detergents, boiled tion. tioned correctly for the airbag to pro-
water, bleach or dye to wash the seat The front occupants must be sitting as vide optimal protection during a colli-
belt. upright as possible in order to be ef- sion. The vertical sitting posture is
Never allow water to enter the belt re- fectively protected. best when the lower back is in contact
tractor. with the seat backrest as much as pos-
WARNING! sible and the inclination of seat back-
rest is not over 30 degrees. Never po-
Always properly position your seat belt
to maintain the proper distance from
sition the front seat too close to the
the steering wheel. Only then can the instrument panel. While driving, the
airbag provide optimal protection dur- steering wheel should be held with
ing a collision. the arms slightly flexed. This is an
ideal driving posture, which helps to
decrease the risk of the driver being

injured in a collision in which the air- Airbag Warning Light WARNING!

bag does not deploy. When the ignition switch is in ON, the
warning light in the instrument panel In a collision, an unrestrained child,
The front airbag will deploy in a mod-
will be turned on and remain on for even a tiny baby, can become a mis-
erate to severe frontal collision or
3-4 seconds. If the light does not come sile inside the vehicle. The force re-
within the scope of left/right 30 de-
on, remains illuminated after you start quired to hold even an infant on your
grees collisions. When it touches the
the vehicle, or if it comes on as you lap could become so great that you
occupant, it instantly deflates to cush- could not hold the child, no matter how
ion the forward movement of the occu- drive, take your vehicle to an autho-
rized Chery dealer for inspection. It is strong you are. The child and others
pant. An airbag is designed to deploy could be badly injured. Any child riding
in moderate to severe frontal or near- suggested by the airbag manufacturer
that the airbag should be replaced af- in your vehicle should be in a proper
frontal crash. The airbag will deploy restraint for the child’s size.
only if the impact speed is above the ter 10 years of service because the ef-
system’s designated threshold level. ficiencies of the inflating agent and air- NEVER use a backward-facing child
bag deteriorate. If you are not clear restraint seat on a passenger seat pro-
WARNING! about the service life of your vehicle’s tected by an airbag. A backward-
airbag, your authorized Chery dealer facing child restraint should only be
Do not put anything on or around the can answer any questions or address used in a rear seat. A backward-facing
front airbag covers or attempt to any concerns you may have. Take your child restraint in the front seat may be
manually open them. Take your vehicle struck by a deploying passenger air-
vehicle only to an authorized Chery
to an authorized Chery dealer for steer- bag which may cause severe or fatal
dealer for service.
ing wheel, steering column and airbag injury to the infant.
system service or you could be injured Child Restraint
because of accidental airbag deploy- Please follow the manufacturer’s direc-
ment. tions exactly when installing an infant
or child restraint.

For children under 12 years old or Children who weigh between 10 kg to

shorter than 150 cm, the special child 18 kg or are less than 4 years old
restraint must be used properly with should use child restraints on the rear
an infant restraint, child restraint, or seat.
with the heightened seat cushion. The
child restraint must be applicable and
government-authorized. Maximum
child safety can be obtained when the
safety seat works together with the
seat belt.
Children who weigh less than 10 kg or
are less than 1 year old should be
Child Restraint Seat
placed in the baby bed on the rear
Children who weigh between 18 kg to
seat with the baby lying flat and on
36 kg or are between 4 and 12 years
the bed and restrained. For infants,
old should sit on the heightened seat
use the backward-facing child re- Rearward Facing Child Seat
cushion on the rear seat. The adjust-
straint. able auxiliary seat belt fixed on the
heightened seat cushion can ensure a
child uses the seat belt properly. The
heightened seat cushion positions the

belt away from the child’s neck and Operating Safety Tips park your vehicle in a well-lit area and
the lap belt should fit across the avoid leaving articles of value exposed.
Transporting Passengers
child’s abdomen. Exhaust Gas
NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN
THE CARGO AREA.
WARNING!
WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a contain carbon monoxide (CO), which
cargo area, inside or outside of a ve- is colorless and odorless. Breathing it
hicle. In a collision, people riding in can make you unconscious and can
these areas are more likely to be se- eventually poison you and lead to
Heightened Seat Cushion riously injured or killed. death.
Do not allow people to ride in any area
WARNING! Do not run the engine in a closed ga-
of your vehicle that is not equipped
Each child restraint is intended for one with seats and seat belts. rage or in confined areas any longer
child only. than needed to move your vehicle in
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in
or out of the area.
According to local traffic laws, children a seat and using a seat belt properly.
are forbidden to sit in the front seat If it is necessary to sit in a parked ve-
and should use the applicable child re- Locking Your Vehicle hicle with the engine running, adjust
straints. Always remove the key from the igni- your heating or cooling controls to
tion switch and lock all doors when force outside air into the vehicle. Set
leaving the vehicle unattended, even the blower at high speed.
in your own driveway or garage. Try to

If you are required to drive with the etc.). If there is any question regarding Exterior Vehicle Safety Inspection
back door open, make sure that all belt or retractor condition, replace the Tires
windows are closed and the climate belt. Examine tires for excessive tread wear
control BLOWER switch is set at high Airbag Warning Light and uneven wear patterns. Check the
speed. DO NOT use the recirculation tires for the following:
mode. The light should come on and remain
on for 3-4 seconds as a bulb check • Stones, nails, glass, or other objects
The best protection against carbon when the ignition switch is first turned lodged in the tread
monoxide entry into the vehicle pas- ON. If the light is not lit during start- • Tread and sidewall for cuts and cracks
senger compartment is a properly ing, see your authorized Chery dealer. • Proper pressure (including spare)
maintained engine exhaust system. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes • Wheel nuts for proper torque
Interior Vehicle Safety Inspection on while driving, have the system
Lights
checked by an authorized Chery Have an assistant observe the opera-
Seat Belts
dealer. tion of exterior lights while you work
Inspect the belt system periodically,
Defroster the controls. Check turn signal and
checking for cuts, frays, and loose
high beam indicator lights on the in-
parts. Damaged parts must be re- Check the operation by selecting the
strument panel. Check the following
placed immediately. Do not disas- defrost mode and place the blower
lights for proper operation:
semble or modify the system. control on high speed. You should be
able to feel the air directed against • Low beam headlights
Front seat belt assemblies must be re- • High beam headlights
the windshield. See your authorized
placed after a collision. Rear seat belt • Turn signals
Chery dealer for service if your de-
assemblies must be replaced after a
froster is inoperable.
collision if they have been damaged
(i.e., bent retractor, torn webbing,

• Tail Lamps New Vehicle Break-In During 1,000-1,500 km of operation:

• Stop Lights Recommendations • Driving speed can be gradually in-
creased to greater than 100 km/h
Fluid Leaks Engine Break-In
Check the area under the vehicle after Recommendations • Engine speed can be gradually in-
overnight parking. If a leak is sus- Vehicle frictional resistance is much creased to its maximum
pected, the cause should be located greater when the vehicle is new. The Safety Tips During Engine Break-In
and corrected immediately. Check the result of proper engine break-in will The maximum engine speed is 6,000
following for possible leaks: impact the service life, operating reli- rpm. If the vehicle is equipped with a
• Fuel ability and vehicle economical effi- manual transmission, the vehicle must
• Engine coolant ciency. The following is the proper en- be shifted into the next highest gear
gine break-in procedure: before the needle of tachometer is in
• Engine oil
the red range.
• Power steering fluid During first 1,000 km of operation:
• Brake fluid • Do not allow the engine speed to ex-
ceed 3,000 rpm
• Do not exceed 100 km/h
• Do not operate the engine at maxi-
mum speed when upshifting

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

32

33
FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
䉴 Mirrors 35 䉴 Seats 39 컄 Rear Fog Lights 44
컄 Inside Rearview Mirror 35 컄 Manual Front Seat 컄 Turn Signals 44
Adjustments 39 컄 Dimmer Control 45
컄 Outside Mirror 35
컄 Manual Rear Seat 컄 Headlight Leveling System 45
컄 Outside Mirrors Folding Adjustments 40
Feature 35 컄 Front Interior Lighting 45
컄 Head Restraints 42
컄 Power Remote Control 컄 Rear Interior Lighting 45
컄 Heated Seats (If Equipped) 42
Mirrors 35 컄 Keyhole Light 46
컄 Heated Remote Control 䉴 Lights 43 컄 Brake Lights 46
Mirrors 36 컄 Headlights, Parking Lights 컄 Reverse Lights 46
컄 Vanity Mirrors 36 (Front Position Lights,
Instrument Panel Lights and 䉴 Electrical Power Outlet 46
䉴 Windshield Wipers and License Light) 43
䉴 Cruise Control 47
Washers 36 컄 High Beam/Low Beam
43 컄 Cruise Control (If Equipped) 47
컄 Front Windshield Wipers Select Switch
and Washers 37 컄 Flash to Pass 44 컄 To Activate 47
컄 Rear Window Wiper and 컄 Front Fog Lights 컄 To Set A Desired Speed 47
Washer 38 (If Equipped) 44 컄 To Deactivate 48

34 – FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
컄 To Vary The Set Speed 48 컄 Tilt Down Feature 49 컄 Rear Cupholder 51

컄 To Accelerate for Passing 48 컄 Sunshade Operation 50 䉴 Storage Areas 52
컄 To Resume Set Speed 48 䉴 Cigarette Lighter and 컄 Center Console 52
䉴 Sunroof (If Equipped) 49 Ashtray 50 컄 Overhead Console 52
컄 Opening Sunroof 49 컄 Cigarette Lighter 50 컄 Glove Box 52
컄 Closing Sunroof 49 컄 Front Ashtray 50
컄 Auxiliary Storage
컄 Anti-Pinch Feature 49 컄 Rear Ashtray 51 Compartments 53
컄 Anti-Pinch Override 49 䉴 Cup and Bottle Holders 51 컄 Cargo Area 53
컄 Tilt UP Feature 49 컄 Front Cupholder 51 컄 Roof Luggage Rack 55

FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE – 35
Mirrors Outside Mirror Outside Mirrors Folding Feature

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

1 - Day 2 - Night Power Mirror Adjust Switch
Outside mirrors can be adjusted re-
motely on the driver’s door trim panel
only when the ignition switch is in the
ON position. After selecting a mirror,

toggle the knob in the same direction Vanity Mirrors

CAUTION!
you want the mirror to move. When
finished, return the knob to the center In cold weather, always turn the wiper
middle position to guard against acci- switch OFF and allow the wipers to re-
dental mirror movement. turn to the park position before shut-
ting off the engine. If the wiper switch
is left ON and the wipers freeze to the
windshield, damage to the wiper mo-
tor may occur when the vehicle is re-
Vanity Mirror started.
Vanity mirrors are equipped on both Always remove any buildup of snow
driver side and passenger side sun vi- that prevents the windshield wiper
sors. To use the vanity mirrors, rotate blades from returning to the park po-
Mirror Directions the sun visor down and swing the mir- sition. If the windshield wipers are op-
Heated Remote Control Mirrors ror cover downward. erated before the snow is removed,
The outside mirrors are heated to damage to the wiper motor may occur.
melt frost or ice. This feature is acti- Windshield Wipers and Never operate the windshield wipers
vated whenever the rear window de- Washers when the windshield is dry. Operating
fogger is activated. Refer to ⬙Rear Win- The wiper and washer control lever is
the windshield wipers on a dry wind-
dow Defroster⬙ in Chapter 5 of this shield will scuff the windshield and
located on the right side of the steer-
manual for more information. permanently damage the wiper blades.
ing column. The wiper/washer oper-
ates only when the ignition switch is in
the ON position.

Front Windshield Wipers and Mist Feature Intermittent Wiper Feature

Washers
High and Low Speed Feature
Mist Control Front Wiper Intermittent Control

Move the lever to the MIST position to Move the lever down to the INT posi-
High and Low Speed Control activate a single wipe cycle to clear tion to make a single wiping cycle with
the windshield. The wiper will con- a pause between cycles.
Move the lever down to the first set-
tinue to operate until you release the
ting past the intermittent settings for
lever.
low speed wiper operation, or to the
second setting past the intermittent
settings for high speed wiper
operation.

Windshield Washer Feature Intermittent Wiper Feature

CAUTION! (Continued)
Operating the windshield washer when
the fluid tank is empty may damage
the washer motor.
Rear Window Wiper and Washer

Normal Speed Feature
Windshield Washer Control Rear Wiper Intermittent Control

To activate the washer, pull the Wind- Rotate the end of the wiper switch le-
shield Wiper/Washer Control lever to- ver to the INT position to make a
ward you and hold it for as long as single wiping cycle with a pause be-
washer spray is desired. If you activate tween cycles.
the washer while the wiper control is Rear Window Washer Feature
in the OFF position, the wipers will
operate for three wipe cycles then Rear Wiper Normal Speed Control
turn OFF. Rotate the end of the wiper switch le-
ver to the ON position for normal rear
CAUTION! wiper speed operation.
The windshield washer operating time
should be no longer than 10 seconds.
(Continued)
Rear Window Washer Control

To activate the rear washer, rotate the place, attempt to move the seat for- Recliner Adjustment
end of the wiper switch lever downward and backward after adjusting the The recliner control lever is on the
ward to the last setting past the OFF seat. outboard side of the seat. To recline
position and hold it for as long as the seat, lean forward slightly before
washer spray is desired. lifting the lever, then lean back to the
desired position and release the le-
CAUTION! ver. Lean forward and lift the lever to
The rear washer operating time should return the seat back to its normal
be no longer than 10 seconds. position.
Operating the rear washer when the
fluid tank is empty may damage the Manual Seat Adjustment
washer motor.
WARNING!
Seats Never adjust the seat while driving.
The sudden movement of the seat
Manual Front Seat Adjustments could cause you to lose control. Adjust
Forward and Rearward Adjustment the seat only while the vehicle is Seat back Recliner Lever
The manual seat adjustment bar is at parked.
Manual Seat Bottom Cushion
the front of the seat, near the floor. Adjustment
Pull the bar upward and slide the seat The inclined height of driver’s seat
forward or backward. Release the bar cushion can be adjusted by using the
once the seat is in the desired posi- knob on the outboard side of the seat.
tion. To confirm the seat is locked into To confirm the seat cushion is locked

into place, attempt to move the seat

cushion after adjusting.
Manual Rear Seat Adjustment Rear Seats Folded Flat

Folding Rear Seats NOTE: Prior to folding the rear seats,
Seat Bottom Cushion Adjustment Knob To provide additional storage area, be sure that the front seats are fully up-
Manual Rear Seat Adjustments each rear seat back can be folded for- right and positioned forward. This will al-
ward. Pull the strap forward to move low the rear seat to fold down easily.
Forward and Rearward Adjustment
the seat forward and flat. Removing Rear Seats
The manual seat adjustment bar is at
the front of the rear seats, near the To provide additional storage area,
floor. Pull the bar upward and slide the rear seats can be removed. Per-
the seat forward or backward. Release form the following procedure to re-
the bar once the seat is in the desired move the rear seats.
position. To confirm the seat is locked
into place, attempt to move the seat
forward and backward after adjusting
the seat.
Folding Rear Seats

• Fold the seat back down, and press • Release the seat and pull the seat out Installing Rear Seat
the rear seat release lever. and away from the lower bracket. Install the seats in the reverse order of
removal.
WARNING!
• It is extremely dangerous to ride in
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.
Rear Seat Release Lever Releasing Rear Seat
• Slowly pivot the entire seat forward. • Remove the seat from the vehicle. • Do not allow people to ride in any
area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and seat belts.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is
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
not properly latched to their floor
Removing Rear Seat attachments. Always be sure that
Pivoting Rear Seat
seats are fully latched.

Reclining Rear Seat Front Head Restraints Rear Head Restraints

For additional comfort, pull the seat The adjustment of rear head restraints
strap forward just enough to release is the same as the front head restraints.
the seat back latch. Then, push the
WARNING!
seat back to the desired reclined po-
sition, and release the strap. Never sit in a seat or allow a passen-
ger to sit in a seat without having the
head restraint in place and adjusted
properly as it may result in personal
Head Restraint Adjustment injury to you or your passenger in an
Adjusting the Head Restraints accident.
Press the lock release button, then
Heated Seats (If Equipped)
pull up on the head restraint to raise
Heated seats provide comfort and
and push down to lower.
Reclining Rear Seat
warmth in cold weather. The heaters
Removing or Installing the Head provide the same heat level for both
Head Restraints
Restraints the seat cushion and back. The driver
Head restraints can reduce the risk of seat and front passenger seat are
whiplash injury in an accident. Head To remove the head restraint, you
must simultaneously press the lock re- heated.
restraints can only protect the occu-
pant if they are adjusted properly. lease button and pull out the head re-
straint. To reinstall the head restraint,
insert the posts into the sleeves and
push the head restraint downward un-
til it locks into place.

The controls for each seat heater are Lights will turn off automatically when the en-
located near the bottom center of the gine is starting or when the engine is
Headlights, Parking Lights (Front
instrument panel. After turning the ig- stopped.
Position Lights, Instrument Panel
nition ON, you can choose from High High Beam/Low Beam Select
Lights and License Light)
or Low heat settings. When the switch Switch
is in the middle position, the seat
heater is Off. Each switch is equipped
with LED lights to indicate the level of
heat that each seat is set at.
Headlight Control High Beam Control
Turn the end of the multifunction When the multifunction lever is in the
switch lever to the first setting for headlight position, push the multi-
parking lights (front position lights, in- function lever away from you to switch
Heated Seat Switches
strument panel lights and license the headlights to the HIGH beam po-
light). Turn the end of the lever to the sition. When the high beam position is
second setting for headlight opera- selected, the high beam indicator on
tion. the instrument cluster will illuminate
immediately. Pull the lever toward you
NOTE: The headlights only work when to switch the headlights back to LOW
the ignition switch is ON. The headlights beam.

Flash to Pass the front fog light switch to turn on the fog lights are ON, the indicator on the
While driving, you can signal another front fog lights. When the front fog instrument cluster illuminates imme-
vehicle with your headlights by lightly lights are ON, the indicator on the in- diately. The rear fog lights may distract
pulling the multifunction lever toward strument cluster illuminates immedi- or affect visibility of drivers behind
you. This will cause the headlights to ately. The front fog light should only you. Operating this light is recom-
switch from low beam operation to be used in foggy, snowy, or rainy mended only under the lowest visibil-
high beam operation and remain on conditions. ity conditions.
until the lever is released. Repeating Rear Fog Lights Turn Signals
this operation can flash the high beam
headlights continuously.
Front Fog Lights (If Equipped)
Rear Fog Light Switch Turn Signal Control

The rear fog light switch is located at Move the multifunction lever upward
the lower left of the instrument panel. or downward and the corresponding
Front Fog Light Switch With the multifunction switch in the turn signal indicator on the instrument
The front fog light switch is located at second lighting position or when the panel will flash. Turn signals operate
the lower left of the instrument panel. front fog lights are turned on first, only when the ignition switch is in the
With the multifunction switch in the press the rear fog light switch to turn ON position.
first or second lighting position, press on the rear fog lights. When the rear

Dimmer Control The headlight leveling switch is lo- Rear Interior Lighting
cated at the lower left of the instru- The rear interior light is located in the
ment panel. It can be operated in four headliner, in the rear seat area.
positions: 0, 1, 2, or 3. Each setting can
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 at the
lower left of the instrument panel. It Rear Interior Light Switch
controls the brightness of the instru- The light can be activated ON for con-
ment panel lights. tinuous illumination by sliding the
switch to the ON position. When the
Headlight Leveling System
switch is in the DOOR position, open-
ing any door will turn on the interior
light. When the door is closed, the in-
terior light will remain illuminated for
Front Interior Light Switch 8 seconds. This delay feature is deac-
The front interior light is activated ON tivated when the ignition switch is in
by pressing the switch once. Press the the ON position.
switch a second time to turn the light
OFF.
Headlight Leveling Switch

NOTE: When the ignition key is re- Electrical Power Outlet CAUTION!
moved, and the door is opened, the rear
There is a 12 Volt electrical outlet lo-
interior light will remain illuminated for • Accessories, even when not in use
cated on the right trim panel below
15 minutes or until the door is closed. (i.e. cellular phone, etc.) will draw
the center console. This outlet is pow-
power from the vehicle’s battery.
Keyhole Light ered directly from the battery. Power Eventually, if accessories are
The keyhole light encircles the igni- is available at all times, regardless if plugged in long enough, the vehi-
tion keyhole. The light illuminates the ignition is ON or OFF. cle’s battery will discharge and de-
when you open the driver side door.
grade the battery life and/or prevent
The light will remain on for 6 seconds.
engine starting.
The light turns OFF when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON position. • Accessories that draw excessive
power (i.e. coolers, vacuum clean-
Brake Lights
ers, lights, etc.) will quickly drain the
Depressing the brake pedal will illu-
battery. Only use these intermittently
minate the brake lights, and releasing
and with caution.
the brake pedal will turn the brake
lights off. 12 Volt (120W) Power Outlet
• After the use of high power draw-
ing accessories, or long periods of
Reverse Lights time without starting the vehicle
With the ignition switch in the ON po- (with accessories still plugged in),
sition, the reverse lights illuminate the vehicle must be driven a suffi-
when the transaxle is placed in the re- cient length of time to allow the gen-
verse range. The lights turn OFF when erator to recharge the vehicle’s bat-
the ignition switch is in the LOCK po- tery.
sition, or the transaxle is shifted into
another range. (Continued)

control to the desired speed, the

CRUISE indicator will then illuminate
• This power outlet is designed for 12 steady. To turn the system OFF, push
Volt (120W) use only. Do not use any the ⬙O⬙ side of the I/O switch. The
type of accessory above this voltage.
CRUISE indicator will then turn off.
The system should be turned OFF
Cruise Control when not in use.
Cruise Control (If Equipped) WARNING!
When engaged, the cruise control sys-
Leaving the cruise control system ON
tem takes over the accelerator opera-
when not in use is dangerous. You
tion at speeds between 25 km/h and
could accidentally activate the system,
130 km/h. The cruise control switches or cause the vehicle to go faster than
are located on the steering wheel. you want. You could lose control and
have an accident. Always leave the sys-
Cruise Control Switch Location tem OFF when not in use.
To Activate
To Set A Desired Speed
To turn the cruise control
When the vehicle has reached the de-
system ON, push the ⬙I⬙ side
sired speed (between 25 km/h - 130
of the I/O switch. The
km/h), press the ⬙SET⬙ switch, release
CRUISE indicator in the in-
the accelerator and the vehicle will
strument cluster will flash when the
operate at the selected speed.
system is ON. After you set the cruise

NOTE: The vehicle should be traveling To Decelerate: To Resume Set Speed

at a steady speed and on a level road When the cruise control is ON, tapping If you deactivate the cruise control
before pressing the ⬙SET⬙ switch. the ⬙-⬙ side of the ⬙SET/-⬙ switch once without erasing the set speed from
will result in a 2 km/h speed decrease. memory, you can resume the set
To Deactivate
If you press the ⬙-⬙ switch and hold it, speed by pressing the ⬙RES⬙ side of
To turn the cruise control system OFF,
the vehicle speed will decrease con- the ⬙RES/+⬙ switch and release. Re-
press the ⬙O⬙ switch or apply the ve-
tinually. Release the switch when the sume can be used at any speed above
hicle brake to deactivate the cruise
desired speed is reached, and the
control. Pressing the ⬙O⬙ switch or 25 km/h.
new speed will be set.
turning off the ignition switch erases
the set speed memory, but pressing NOTE: It is not recommended to press WARNING!
the brake will not erase set speed and hold the ⬙+⬙ switch for an extended Cruise control can be dangerous where
memory. time. An accident may occur. the system can’t maintain a constant
To Vary The Set Speed To Accelerate for Passing speed. Your vehicle could go too fast
To Accelerate: Depress the accelerator as you would for the conditions, and you could lose
When the cruise control is ON, tapping normally and accelerate to complete control. An accident could be the re-
the ⬙+⬙ side of the ⬙RES/+⬙ switch once the pass. When the pass is complete, sult. Do not use cruise control in heavy
will result in a 2 km/h speed increase. release the accelerator and allow the traffic or on roads that are winding, icy,
If you press the ⬙+⬙ switch and hold it, vehicle to return to the prior set snow-covered, or slippery.
the vehicle speed will increase con- speed.
tinually until you release it.

Sunroof (If Equipped) NOTE: During this operation, any WARNING!

movement of the sunroof switch will stop
the sunroof. There is no anti-pinch protection when
the sunroof is almost closed. To avoid
Anti-Pinch Feature
personal injury, be sure to clear your
This feature will detect an obstruction
arms, hands, fingers and all objects
in the sunroof’s path while closing. If
from the sunroof path before closing.
an obstruction is detected, the sun-
roof will automatically retract. If this
Tilt UP Feature
occurs, remove the obstruction, then
Sunroof Switch With the sunroof closed, press and
press the TILT UP switch and release
1 - SLIDE OPEN 2 - TILT UP momentarily hold the TILT UP (2)
to close.
switch and the end of the sunroof
Opening Sunroof Anti-Pinch Override glass will tilt up automatically. During
Press and momentarily hold the If the sunroof retracts more than three this operation, any movement of the
SLIDE OPEN (1) switch and release. times continuously, the sunroof’s auto- sunroof switch will stop the sunroof.
The sunroof will open fully and then closing feature will be lost. The anti-
stop automatically. Tilt Down Feature
pinch feature and auto-closing fea-
Press and momentarily hold the TILT
NOTE: During this operation, any tures can be restored only by pressing
UP (2) switch and the end of the sun-
movement of the sunroof switch will stop and holding the TILT UP switch until
roof glass will automatically tilt down-
the sunroof. the sunroof is closed completely.
wards into the closed position.
Closing Sunroof NOTE: The anti-pinch feature is dis-
Press and momentarily hold the TILT abled while the TILT UP switch has been
UP (2) switch and release. The sunroof pressing and holding.
will close fully and stop automatically.

Sunshade Operation Cigarette Lighter and Ashtray WARNING!

Cigarette Lighter
To prevent injury to passengers and
damage to your vehicle, never press
and hold the cigarette lighter for an
extended period of time. If children
are left in the vehicle, the cigarette
lighter should be removed.
Sunshade Position Front Ashtray

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

Rear Ashtray Cup and Bottle Holders Rear Cupholder

Front Cupholder
Rear Ashtray Rear Cupholder Location

The rear ashtray is located in the back Front Cupholder Location
The rear cupholder is located in the
of the center console, behind the back of the center console, behind the
The front cupholder is located on the
armrest. armrest. Rotate the cupholder cover
center console.
downward to expose the rear cup-
holder.
Rotating Rear Cupholder Cover

WARNING! Overhead Console Glove Box
If containers of hot liquid are placed

in the cup holder, they can spill while
transporting them. Use caution when
transporting hot liquids to avoid injury.
Storage Areas
Center Console Overhead Console Glove Box
The Overhead console is located in To use the glove box:
the headliner above the rearview mir- • Open the glove box by pulling the re-
ror. Eyeglasses can be stored in the lease lever.
overhead console. To use it, press the • Lock the glove box by inserting the
latch of the console and rotate it key and turning it clockwise.
down. • Unlock the glove box by inserting the
key and turning it counterclockwise.
Center Console
CAUTION!
Lifting the latch at the front of the
hinged armrest provides access to the To reduce the chance of injury in case
center console storage area. of an accident or a sudden stop, always
keep the glove box closed while driv-
ing.

Auxiliary Storage Compartments Driver’s Side Storage Compartment Small Storage Compartment
Front Storage Compartment
Driver’s Side Storage Compartment Small Storage Compartment Location

Location The small storage compartment is lo-
Front Storage Compartment Location
The driver’s side storage compart- cated in the lower instrument panel,
The front storage compartment is lo-
ment is located at the lower left side under the steering wheel.
cated at the bottom of the center con-
of the instrument panel. To use this
sole. Pull the cover upward to open Cargo Area
compartment, rotate the storage com-
the compartment.
partment downward. Retractable Cargo Area Cover
NOTE: The purpose of this cover is for

privacy, not to secure loads. It will not
prevent cargo from shifting or protect
passengers from loose cargo.
To cover the cargo area:
• Grasp the cover hooks and pull them
over the cargo area.

• Connect the hooks to the posts of the WARNING!

rear seat head restraints.
To avoid tipping, lock the cargo shelf
securely in all positions.
Do not drive this vehicle with the back
door open.
Failure to follow these warnings could
result in serious or fatal injury.
Rear Cargo Shelf Upper Mounting
Position
Rear Cargo Shelf Panel - Upper
Retractable Cargo Area Cover WARNING!
Position
Rear Cargo Shelf Panel
Insert the front outboard corners of Do not load objects on the shelf in the
The Rear Cargo Shelf Panel attaches to
the cargo shelf panel into the top upper mounting position. In an acci-
guides in the rear cargo area. The rear dent, objects could strike occupants,
hooks of the side panels and press
shelf panel can be installed in two dif- causing serious or fatal injury.
down on the back of the shelf panel to
ferent positions.
lock it into place.
NOTE: The back door can be opened Rear Cargo Shelf Panel - Lower
or closed with the rear cargo shelf panel Position
in either position. Insert the front outboard corners of
the cargo shelf panel into the lower
hooks of the side panels and press
down on the back of the shelf panel to
lock it into place.

WARNING! (Continued)
Roof Luggage Rack
The roof rack cross rails and side rails
Do not store the cargo cover on the are designed to carry cargo weight.
cargo floor or in the passenger com- The load must not exceed 68 kg, and it
partment. Remove the cover from the
should be distributed uniformly over
vehicle when removed from its mount-
the cross rails. In addition, the roof
ing. Do not store in the vehicle.
rack does not increase the total load
carrying capacity of the vehicle. Be
Rear Cargo Shelf Lower Mounting WARNING! sure that the total occupant and lug-
Position gage load inside the vehicle, plus the
Always place cargo evenly on the cargo load on the roof rack, does not exceed
WARNING! floor. Put heavier objects as low and the maximum vehicle load capacity.
Do not load heavy objects in the lower as far forward as possible.
mounting position. Failure to follow this
Moving the Cross Rails
Place as much cargo as possible in
warning could cause the shelf to col- front of the rear axle. Too much weight
lapse resulting in personal injury. or improperly placed weight over or
behind the rear axle can cause the rear
of the vehicle to sway.
WARNING!
Do not pile luggage or cargo higher
In an accident, a loose cargo shelf than the top of the seat back. This
panel in the vehicle could cause injury. could impair visibility or become a
It could fly around in a sudden stop dangerous projectile in a sudden stop
and strike someone in the vehicle. or collision.
(Continued)

• Loosen the knob on top of each cross

CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued)
rail to disengage the rail clamp from
• Cross rails should remain equally • Travel at reduced speeds and turn
the side rail.
spaced or parallel at any luggage corners carefully when carrying
rack position. Noncompliance could large or heavy loads on the roof
result in damage to the roof rack, rack. Wind forces, due to natural
luggage, and vehicle. causes or nearby truck traffic, can
• To avoid damage to the roof rack add sudden upward loads. This is
and vehicle, do not exceed the especially true on large flat loads
maximum roof rack load capacity of and may result in damage to the
68 kg. Always distribute loads as cargo or your vehicle.
evenly as possible and secure the
Roof Luggage Rack load appropriately. WARNING!
• Adjust the cross rails to the desired • The load should be secured and
location. placed on top of the roof rack, not Luggage must be securely tied before
• Tighten the knobs on each cross rail directly on the roof. If it is neces- driving your vehicle. Improperly se-
to lock it in position. As you tighten sary to place the load on the roof, cured loads can fly off the vehicle, par-
the knob, make sure the rail clamp place a blanket or some other pro- ticularly at high speeds, resulting in
engages completely into the side rail tection between the load and the personal injury or property damage.
slot. roof surface. Follow the Roof Rack Cautions when
• Long loads which extend over the carrying cargo on your roof rack.
• Confirm that the cross rails are fully
locked in position. windshield, such as wood panels,
should be secured to both the front
and rear of the vehicle.
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57
STARTING AND OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
䉴 Starting and Operating 59 컄 Automatic Transaxle Manual 䉴 Brake System 65
컄 Preparation Before Starting 59 Shift Mode 63 컄 Parking Brake 65
컄 Normal Starting Procedure 59 컄 Shift Lock Feature 64 컄 Dual Circuit Brake System 66
컄 Failed Starting Procedure 컄 Brake Booster 66
60 䉴 Manual Transaxle 64
컄 After Starting 60 컄 Operating Cautions 67
컄 5-Speed Manual Transaxle 64
컄 Starting and Operating 䉴 Antilock Brake System
컄 Shifting 64 (ABS) 68
Cautions 60
컄 Hood Release 61 컄 Downshifting 65 컄 Utilizing ABS Braking 68
컄 ABS Self-Check 68
䉴 Automatic Transaxle 䉴 Four Wheel Drive System
(If Equipped) 62 (If Equipped) 65 䉴 Power Steering 68
컄 4-Speed Automatic 컄 Four Wheel Drive (4WD) 65 䉴 Driving Through Water 69
Transaxle 62 컄 Driving Off-Highway With 䉴 Driving In Slippery
컄 Gear Ranges 62 4WD Vehicles 65 Conditions 70

58 – STARTING AND OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
䉴 Tires 70 컄 Spare Tire 72 䉴 Fuel 73

컄 General Information 70 컄 Tread Wear 72 컄 General Information 73
컄 Tire Pressure 71 컄 Replacement Tires 73 컄 Clean Air Gasoline 74
컄 Tire Rotation 72 컄 Adding Fuel 74

STARTING AND OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE – 59
Starting and Operating NOTE: The ignition switch must be in switch can be turned ON. This resis-
the ON position and you must press the tance is probably due to any of the fol-
Preparation Before Starting
brake pedal before shifting out of PARK lowing reasons:
Before starting your vehicle, adjust
your seat, adjust the inside and out-
(P). • The direction of the front wheels
side mirrors, fasten your seat belt, Manual Transaxle (If Equipped) • The front wheel is touching the curb
and, if present, instruct all other occu- Before starting the engine, fully en- • The steering wheel self-locks
pants to buckle their seat belts. Make gage the parking brake, press the Normal Starting Procedure
sure the headlamps and other electri- clutch pedal to the floor, and place the
cal accessories are OFF. gear selector in NEUTRAL. The following should be performed for
normal starts:
WARNING! NOTE: The engine will not start until • Turn the ignition switch to START
the clutch pedal is fully depressed. without pumping or depressing the
Never leave children alone in a vehicle.
accelerator pedal. Release the switch
Leaving children in a vehicle unat- WARNING!
tended is dangerous for a number of
when the engine starts.
reasons. A child or others could be se- Racing the engine at high speed may • The starter motor may need to remain
riously or fatally injured. Do not leave cause excessive heat in the exhaust engaged for up to 15 seconds in very
the key in the ignition. A child could system, resulting in overheating and ve- cold conditions until the engine is
operate power windows, other con- hicle fire, which may cause serious in- started.
trols, or move the vehicle. juries or death.
If the engine fails to start within 15
seconds, turn the ignition switch to
Automatic Transaxle (If Equipped) If there is resistance when turning the
the LOCK position, wait 10 to 15
Before starting the engine, the trans- ignition switch, try turning the steering
axle must be in the PARK (P) position. wheel left and right until the ignition

seconds, then repeat the normal After Starting Starting and Operating Cautions
starting procedure. If the engine The idle speed will automatically de-
Exhaust Gases
still doesn’t start, see ⬙Failed Start- crease as the engine warms up.
ing Procedure⬙. Self-Adapting Function Of Engine WARNING!
Failed Starting Procedure Control System
Engine exhaust gas can injure or kill.
The following should be performed if If the battery cable has been removed It contains carbon monoxide (CO)
the engine fails to start after two con- from the battery, the vehicle may run which is colorless and odorless.
secutive attempts: irregularly for a short time after the Breathing it can cause unconscious-
• Press the accelerator pedal to the cable is reconnected. This is normal ness and even death. To avoid breath-
floor and hold it there. because the engine control system is ing CO, follow these safety tips:
readapting to the engine. • Do not run the engine in a closed
• Turn the ignition switch to the START
position and crank the engine till it Limiting Engine Speed garage or confined area any longer
starts. than needed before moving your ve-
To protect the engine from over-
hicle from the area.
• Once started, release the accelerator speed, the engine is electronically
pedal slowly as the engine warms up. limited by the Engine Control Module • If it is necessary to sit in a parked
(ECM). vehicle with the engine running in
CAUTION! an open area, adjust your heating
or cooling controls to force outside
To prevent damage to the starter, do air into the vehicle. Set the blower
not crank the engine for more than 15 at high speed.
seconds at a time. Wait 10 to 15 sec-
onds before trying again.

Turn Off Your Engine Hood Release • Pull the secondary latch located
Before turning off your engine, always The hood is held closed by primary through the grille opening, and raise
allow the engine to resume normal and secondary latches. Both latches the hood.
idling speed and run for several sec- must be released to open the hood.
onds. This assures that the engine’s • Pull the hood release lever located
temperature can fall gradually. This is on the lower left side of the instru-
particularly necessary after any period ment panel.
of hard driving.
CAUTION!
The engine’s temperature will remain Secondary Latch Location
high after you turn the engine off. Af-
ter the engine is turned off, the ve- CAUTION!
hicles electric cooling fan will continue
To prevent possible damage, do not
to run for approximately 60 seconds.
Hood Release Lever slam the hood to close it. Lower the
Even if the cooling fan stops, it may run
hood until it is open approximately 20
again suddenly because of the high
cm and then drop it. This should se-
temperature. Therefore, extra atten-
cure both latches. Never drive your ve-
tion and caution must be given when
hicle unless the hood is fully closed,
working in the engine compartment.
with both latches engaged.

WARNING! your foot on the brake when moving ing the shift lever in PARK. Otherwise,
the shift lever between these gears. it is difficult to move the shift lever out
If the hood is not fully latched it could Gear Ranges of PARK because of the load on the
fly up when the vehicle is moving and transaxle locking mechanism.
block your forward vision. You could
REVERSE (R)
have a collision. Be sure all hood
latches are fully latched before driv- This range is used for moving the ve-
ing. hicle backward. Shift into this range
only after the vehicle has been
stopped completely.
Automatic Transaxle (If
Equipped) NEUTRAL (N)
4-Speed Automatic Transaxle Automatic Shift Lever The engine may be started in this
The electronically controlled transaxle PARK (P) range.
provides precise shifting. The trans- PARK supplements the parking brake
axle electronics are self-calibrating, by locking the transaxle. The engine WARNING!
therefore, the first few shifts on a new can be started in this range. Never at- Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never
vehicle may be somewhat abrupt. This tempt to use PARK while vehicle is in turn off the ignition to coast down a
is a normal condition, and precision motion. hill. These practices are very danger-
shifts will develop within a few hun-
Apply parking brake when leaving ve- ous and may result in a loss of control
dred miles.
hicle in this range. When parking on a of the vehicle or an accident.
Shifting from DRIVE to PARK or RE- flat surface, place the shift lever in the
VERSE should be done only after the PARK position first, and then apply
accelerator pedal is released and the the parking brake. When parking on a
vehicle is stopped. Be sure to keep hill, set the parking brake before plac-

DRIVE (D) Automatic Transaxle Manual Shift instrument cluster. Moving the shift le-
This range should be used for normal Operation ver to the (+) or (-) direction will cause
driving. It provides the smoothest an upshift or downshift by one gear.
shifting and best fuel economy.
WINTER MODE (W)
Press the ⬙W⬙ switch on the shift panel
to accelerate in second gear. This func-
tion is used in snowy or icy conditions.
Automatic Transaxle Manual Shift
Mode Manual Shift Mode
The automatic transaxle manual shift The manual shift mode can be acti- Gear Range Display (2nd Gear Shown)
mode allows you to maximize engine vated only when the shift lever is in NOTE: Downshifts in the manual shift
braking, eliminate undesirable up- the DRIVE (D) range. Move the shift mode are only allowed when the vehicle
shifts and downshifts, and improve lever to the right side to activate the speed has slowed to the allowable
overall vehicle performance. This manual shift mode. Moving the shift range.
mode can also provide you with more lever to the (+) side will upshift the
control while passing, city driving, transaxle to the next higher gear. In
slippery driving, mountain driving, the same manner, moving the shift le-
and many other driving conditions. ver to the (-) side will downshift the
transaxle to the next lower gear. After
the manual shift mode is activated,
the gear selected is displayed in the

Shift Lock Feature formance, it should be upshifted as ef- Shifting

fectively as possible.
NOTE: During cold weather, it is nor-

mal to experience increased effort in
shifting until the transaxle fluid warms
up.
CAUTION!
Shift Lock Position Never drive with your foot resting on 5-Speed Shift Pattern
When the ignition switch is in the ON the clutch pedal. • Always use 1st gear when starting
position, push the Shift Lock button Never attempt to hold the vehicle on from a standing position.
on the shifter assembly. With the Shift a hill with the clutch pedal partially en- • Fully depress the clutch pedal before
Lock button activated, you can move gaged. shifting gears. As you release the
the shift lever to different gear selec- clutch pedal, lightly depress the ac-
tions without pressing the brake
celerator pedal.
pedal. WARNING!
• Always use each gear in numerical or-
NOTE: Shift Lock Feature is only be You or others could be injured if you der, do not skip a gear.
used in the case of an emergency. leave the vehicle unattended without • Apply proper pressure to the shift le-
having the parking brake fully applied.
ver while shifting. Proper pressure re-
Manual Transaxle The parking brake should always be duces the sliding and rubbing time
5-Speed Manual Transaxle applied when the driver is not in the of the synchronizer’s lock ring and re-
To utilize your manual transaxle effi- vehicle, especially on an incline. duce friction.
ciently for both fuel economy and per-

• Do not press the shift lever when WARNING! Driving Off-Highway With 4WD
driving, extra pressure and stress will Vehicles
be placed on the shift fork. Do not downshift for additional engine Your 4WD vehicle is not intended for
• Shift to reverse gear only when the braking on a slippery surface. The off-road use. The 4WD feature gives
vehicle is stopped completely. drive wheels could lose their traction your vehicle some limited off-road ca-
and the vehicle could skid. pabilities in which driving surfaces are
• Stop and inspect the vehicle if you
hear abnormal sounds inside the relatively level, obstruction-free and
transaxle. otherwise similar to normal on-road
Four Wheel Drive System
driving conditions.
Downshifting (If Equipped)
• When driving down steep hills, down- Four Wheel Drive (4WD) NOTE: Operating your vehicle under
shift to help preserve brakes. Your vehicle may be equipped with a conditions that could subject the vehicle
• For better low speed acceleration, full-time Four Wheel Drive (4WD) sys- to excessive stress which might result in
downshift when attempting to resume tem. With the 4WD option, power will damage is not covered under your
speed. be delivered to the front wheels and warranty.
• To avoid over-speeding the engine distributed to the rear wheels as
needed. The 4WD system is active all Brake System
and clutch, downshift progressively
and do not skip gears. the time and requires no input from Parking Brake
the operator. 4WD uses all four wheels When the parking brake is applied
to power the vehicle. This increases with the ignition ON, the Brake Light
traction, enabling you to drive over in the instrument cluster will illumi-
terrain and road conditions that a con- nate.
ventional two-wheel drive vehicle
cannot.

WARNING! To apply the parking brake, lift up on

CAUTION!
the parking brake lever until the resis-
Always apply the parking brake fully tance is moderate to high (about 7 If one brake circuit fails to work, you
when leaving your vehicle or it may roll clicks). Before leaving the vehicle, need to press the brake pedal much
and cause damage or injury. Also, be make sure that the parking brake is harder during braking. The braking
certain to leave an automatic transaxle fully applied and the gear selector is distance will also increase. When this
in PARK or a manual transaxle in RE- in the PARK position. happens, take your vehicle to an au-
VERSE or 1st gear. Failure to do so thorized Chery dealer for repair.
may allow the vehicle to roll and cause To release the parking brake, slightly
damage or injury. pull up the parking brake lever while
Brake Booster
pushing the release button on the end
Be sure the parking brake is fully dis- The brake booster provides added
of the lever. Guide the lever down-
engaged before driving, failure to do braking assist and is controlled by en-
ward to its stop. The brake warning
so can lead to brake problems due to gine vacuum. The brake booster works
light in the instrument cluster should
excessive heating of the rear brakes. only when the engine is operating.
go out.
NOTE: You should always apply the CAUTION!

parking brake before leaving the vehicle. If the vehicle is being towed, the brake
Dual Circuit Brake System booster will not provide the normal
Your vehicle is equipped with a diago- braking assist. It will be necessary to
nal dual circuit brake system. If one press the brake pedal harder to com-
circuit fails, the other circuit can still pensate for the booster’s loss of assist.
work.
Parking Brake Lever

WARNING! • Brake pad wear depends greatly on WARNING!

the driving habits of the operator. For
The brake booster is controlled by en- vehicles mainly used for city traffic, Keeping the brake pressed while driv-
gine vacuum and works only when the frequent starting and stopping will ing – commonly known as “riding the
engine is operating. Therefore, do not significantly shorten the life of the brake” – can lead to brake failure and
turn the engine off and coast while brake pads. It is necessary to take possibly an accident. Driving with your
driving down hill. your vehicle to an authorized Chery foot resting or “riding” on the brake
dealer for regular maintenance and pedal can result in abnormally high
Operating Cautions proper service. brake temperatures, excessive lining
Brake System wear, and possible brake damage. This
• When driving down a steep grade hill,
also deteriorates full braking capac-
• If there is consistent noise or vibra- shift to a lower gear to make full use
ity in case of an emergency stop.
tion being transferred to the steering of the engine’s braking action. This
wheel during braking, take your ve- will reduce the load on the brake sys-
hicle to an authorized Chery dealer tem. Brake Fluid
for repair. • A damp brake rotor may reduce brak- Check the brake fluid level at regular
• New brake pads require a 200 km ing efficiency. After driving through intervals.
break-in period. During the first 200 water, driving in a rainstorm, or wash-
km, higher pedal pressure will be re- WARNING!
ing the vehicle, press the brake pedal
quired for adequate stopping. lightly to dry the brakes and restore Add brake fluid to the brake fluid res-
normal braking. ervoir to maintain the ⴖMAXⴖ level. If
a brake fluid leak is suspected, take
your vehicle to an authorized Chery
dealer for repair.

Antilock Brake System (ABS) When the brake system goes into an ABS Self-Check
The ABS provides increased vehicle antilock stop, you may also experi- When the engine is started, you may
stability and braking performance un- ence the following: hear a slight clicking sound as well as
der most braking conditions. The sys- • The ABS motor running (it may con- some related motor noises. These
tem automatically modulates brake tinue to run for a short time after the noises are the ABS performing its self-
pressure during severe braking condi- stop) check cycle to ensure that the system
tions to prevent wheel lockup. • The clicking sound of the solenoid is working properly.
valves
WARNING! NOTE: If the ABS light comes on while
NOTE: These are all normal charac- driving, it indicates that the antilock por-
The ABS cannot prevent accidents, in- teristics of ABS. tion of the brake system is not function-
cluding those resulting from excessive
Utilizing ABS Braking ing and that service is required.
speed in turns, following another ve-
hicle too closely, or hydroplaning. Only Firmly pressing the brake pedal in an
emergency stop may start the ABS im- Power Steering
a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can Power steering is standard equipment
prevent accidents. mediately, which will allow you to
properly control the vehicle. on this vehicle. The power steering
The capabilities of an ABS equipped system will give you good vehicle re-
vehicle must never be exploited in a WARNING! sponse and increased ease of maneu-
reckless or dangerous manner, which verability in tight spaces. The system
Pumping of the antilock brakes will di-
could jeopardize your safety or the will provide mechanical steering capa-
minish their effectiveness and may lead
safety of others. bility if power assist is lost.
to an accident. Pumping makes the
stopping distance longer. Just press If the power assist is interrupted, it
firmly on your brake pedal when you will still be possible to steer your ve-
need to slow down or stop. hicle. Under these conditions, you will
feel a substantial increase in steering

effort, especially at very low vehicle Check the following if the vehicle is
speeds and during parking maneu- experiencing steering difficulty:
vers. • Water inside your vehicle’s engine
• Tires are properly inflated
can cause it to lockup, stall, or
NOTE: Review the following to avoid • Tires are wearing evenly cause serious internal damage.
damaging the power steering system : • Loose or worn suspension compo- • Vehicle traction and braking perfor-
• Prolonged or excessive turns of the nents mance will decrease while driving
steering wheel can increase the • Loose or worn steering components through water.
steering fluid temperature. This • Proper wheel alignment • Driving through water may cause
should be avoided when possible as damage to your vehicle’s drivetrain
damage to the power steering pump Driving Through Water components. Always inspect your ve-
may occur. Drive carefully and slowly when going hicle’s fluids (e.g., engine oil, trans-
• Fill the power steering fluid reservoir through water more than a few inches mission, axle, etc.) for signs of con-
once its level is under the ⬙MIN⬙ mark deep. tamination (e.g., fluid that is milky
in its reservoir. Do not drive the ve- or foamy in appearance) after driv-
hicle with the fluid level below ⬙MIN⬙. CAUTION! ing through water. Do not continue
The following guidelines apply to driv- to operate the vehicle if any fluid
WARNING! ing through water: appears contaminated as this may
result in further damage.
Continued operation with reduced • Never drive through standing water
power steering assist could pose a that is deeper than the bottom of
safety risk to yourself and others. your vehicle’s tire rims.
(Continued)

WARNING! When driving on wet or slushy roads, it characteristics match the vehicle’s re-
is possible for a wedge of water to quirements. With proper care they will
Driving through water limits your ve- build up between the tire and road give excellent reliability, traction, skid
hicle’s braking performance, which in- surface. This is hydroplaning and may resistance, and tread life.
creases brake distances. After driving cause partial or complete loss of ve- Tire Life
through water, drive slowly and lightly hicle control and stopping ability. To The service life of a tire is dependent
press on the brake pedal several times reduce this possibility, the following upon varying factors including but not
to dry the brakes. precautions should be observed: limited to:
Getting water inside your vehicle’s en- • Slow down during rainstorms or when • Driving style
gine can cause it to lockup, stall, and roads are slushy. • Tire pressure
leave you stranded. • Slow down if the road has standing • Distance driven
Failure to follow these warnings may water or puddles.
result in serious injuries or death for • Replace the tires when tread wear in- WARNING!
you, your passengers, and others dicators first become visible.
around your vehicle. Tires and spare tire should be re-
• Keep the tires properly inflated.
placed after six years, regardless of the
• Maintain a safe following distance to remaining tread. Failure to follow this
Driving In Slippery Conditions avoid a collision in a sudden stop. warning can result in sudden tire fail-
Rapid acceleration on snow covered, ure. You could lose control and have
wet, or other slippery surfaces may Tires
an accident resulting in serious injury
cause the front wheels to pull errati- General Information or death.
cally to the right or left. This phenom- Tires are designed and engineered for
enon occurs when there is a difference each specific vehicle. They provide Tire Loading
in the surface traction under the front the best overall performance for nor- The vehicle maximum load must not
(driving) wheels. mal operation. The ride and handling exceed the load carrying capacity of

the tires on your vehicle. You will not WARNING! • Under-inflation increases tire flexing
exceed the tire’s load carrying capac- and can result in tire failure.
ity if you adhere to the loading condi- Vehicle speed must not exceed 50 • Over-inflation reduces a tire’s ability
tions, tire size, and cold tire inflation km/h when using tire chains. to cushion shock.
pressures specified on the Tire and • Unequal tire pressure can cause
Loading Information placard and in If equipped with wheel covers, they steering problems.
the “Vehicle Loading” section of this should be removed before installing • Objects on the road and chuckholes
manual. tire chains. The wheel covers should can cause damage that results in tire
Alignment and Balance be reinstalled once the tire chains failure.
Improper alignment may result in: have been removed.
Ride Comfort and Vehicle Stability
• Excessive tire wear Tire Pressure Proper tire inflation contributes to a
• Uneven tire wear (feathering and one The proper tire inflation pressure is comfortable ride. Over-inflation pro-
sided wear) listed on a placard either on the face duces a jarring and uncomfortable
• Vehicle directional pull (left or right) of the driver’s door or on the driver’s ride.
Tires may also cause the vehicle to side door jam. Proper tire inflation
pull left or right. Alignment will not pressure is essential to the safe and Economy
correct this problem. Take your ve- satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Improper inflation pressure can cause
hicle to an authorized Chery dealer for uneven wear patterns to develop
Three primary areas are affected by
repair. across the tire tread. These abnormal
improper tire pressure:
wear patterns will reduce tread life, re-
Tire Chains sulting in a need for early tire replace-
Tire chains are used during heavy Safety ment. Under-inflation, also increases
snow and winter conditions and can • Improperly inflated tires are danger- tire rolling resistance and results in
only be used on the drive wheels. ous and can cause accidents. higher fuel consumption.

Tire Pressure (Cold Tire) (kPa) timely rotation of tires. The benefits of Spare Tire
Tire rotation are especially worthwhile with The spare tire is for temporary emer-
Front Rear Spare
Pressure aggressive tread designs such as gency use. It is engineered to be used
Tires Tires Tire
Chart
those on all-season tires. Rotation will on your style vehicle only.
Summer
200 200 250 increase tread life, help to maintain
Pressure Tread Wear
Winter mud, snow and wet traction levels,
Pressure
220 220 250 Tire treads should be checked peri-
and contribute to a smooth, quiet
odically for any shearing or uneven
NOTE: ride. See ⬙Proper Maintenance Of Your
abrasions. The uneven abrasion of
• The tire pressure should be checked Vehicle⬙ for suggested rotation inter-
tread indicates a possible incorrect
and adjusted and the tires inspected vals.
wheel alignment. There are laws re-
for signs of wear or visible damage, at
NOTE: Tire rotation should be per- garding tread abrasion depth. Abra-
least once a month.
formed every 8,000 km - 10,000 km. sion bands will appear when the tread
• Check tire pressure more often if sub- depth becomes 3 mm. When the tread
ject to a wide range of outdoor tem- depth reaches this point the tire must
peratures, as tire pressure varies with be replaced.
temperature changes.
Tire Rotation
Tires on the front and rear axles of a
vehicle operate at different loads and
perform different steering, driving,
and braking functions. For these rea- Tire Rotation Direction
sons, they wear at unequal rates and
tend to develop irregular wear pat-
terns. These effects can be reduced by Tread Abrasion Bands

NOTE: Abide by the local environmen- WARNING! NOTE: Replacing original tires with
tal protection provisions for the disposal tires of a different size may result in false
of worn tires. Do not use a tire, wheel size, or rat- speedometer and odometer readings.
ing other than that specified for your
Once driving conditions permit, replace It is strongly recommended to use OEM
vehicle. Combinations of unapproved
tires, or refer to an authorized Chery
the winter tires with summer tires to re- tires and wheels may change suspen-
dealer for recommendations when re-
duce fuel consumption and lower the sion dimensions and performance
placing the tires.
level of road noise. characteristics, resulting in changes to
Replacement Tires steering, handling, and braking of your Fuel
vehicle. This can cause unpredictable
The tires on your new vehicle provide General Information
handling and stress to steering and
a balance of many characteristics. Your vehicle is designed to meet all
suspension components. You could lose
When replacing tires, Chery strongly emission regulations and provide ex-
control and have an accident result-
recommends that you use tires cellent fuel economy when using high
ing in serious injury or death. Use only
equivalent to the originals in size, the tire and wheel sizes with load rat- quality unleaded gasoline with a mini-
quality and performance. ings approved for your vehicle. mum research octane rating of 93. The
vehicle will operate on fuels ranging
from regular unleaded having a mini-
mum research octane of 93 to pre-
mium unleaded with a minimum re-
search octane of 98.

Besides using unleaded gasoline with Clean Air Gasoline Fuel Filler Cap
the proper octane rating, gasoline that Many fuels are now being blended The fuel cap is located on the left side
contains detergents, corrosion and that contribute to cleaner air, espe- of the vehicle. If the fuel cap is lost or
stability additives are recommended. cially in those areas where air pollu- damaged, be sure the replacement
Using gasoline that has these addition levels are high. These new cap is designed for this vehicle.
tives may help improve fuel economy, blends, sometimes referred to as “re-
reduce emissions, and maintain ve- formulated gasoline,” provide a
hicle performance. cleaner burning fuel.
Poor quality gasoline can cause prob- Adding Fuel
lems such as hard starting, stalling,
and run-on. If you experience these Fuel Filler Door Release
problems, try another brand of gaso- The fuel filler door can be opened by
line before considering service for the pulling the fuel filler door release le-
vehicle. ver on the left side of the driver seat. Fuel Filler Cap
NOTE: Damage to the fuel system or
emission control system could result
from using an improper fuel cap. A
poorly fitting cap could let impurities into
the fuel system.
Fuel Door Release Lever

Refueling Instructions • To replace the cap, insert it into the WARNING!

Observe the following instructions filler neck and tighten to the right.
when refueling: • If your vehicle is equipped with a fuel Observe the following guidelines when
• Turn the engine off. cap that has a tether strap make sure refueling:
• Open the fuel filler door by pulling the tether strap is not caught under • Remove the fuel cap (gas cap)
the fuel filler door release lever. the fuel cap. slowly to prevent fuel spray from the
• Remove the fuel cap by rotating the NOTE: To avoid fuel spillage and over- filler neck which may cause injury.
fuel cap to the left. filling, do not “top off” the fuel tank after • Never have any smoking materials
• Insert the fuel nozzle to fill the tank. filling. lit in or near the vehicle when the
When the fuel nozzle ⬙clicks⬙ or shuts fuel cap is removed or the tank
off, the fuel tank is full. filled.
• Never add fuel to the vehicle when
the engine is running.

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YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
䉴 Instrument Panel Features 78 컄 Radio Faceplate 86 컄 Remove the Cartridge 93
컄 LHD Instrument Panel 컄 Radio Faceplate Description 87 컄 Filling The Cartridge 93
Features 78 컄 Clock Setting 88 컄 Inserting The Cartridge 93
컄 RHD Instrument Panel 컄 Radio Operation 88 䉴 Climate Control 93
Features 79
컄 CD Player Operation 90 컄 General Information 93
䉴 Instrument Cluster 80 컄 CD Changer Operation 91 컄 Air Conditioning and
컄 Instrument Cluster 컄 Remote Audio System Heating System 94
Functions 81 Controls (If Equipped) 91
䉴 Rear Window Defroster 96
䉴 Audio System 85 䉴 6 Disc CD Changer 92 컄 Rear Window Defroster
컄 General Information 85 컄 General Information 92 (If Equipped) 96

78 – YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
Instrument Panel Features

LHD Instrument Panel Features
1 - Air Outlet 5 - Radio 9 - Hazard Warning Flasher Switch 13 - Front Ashtray 17 - Hood Release Lever
2 - Steering Wheel 6 - Passenger Side Airbag 10 - Cigarette Lighter 14 - Cruise Control Switch 18 - Headlight Leveling
Switch
15 - Remote Audio System
3 - Instrument Cluster 7 - Glove Box 11 - RH Heated Seat Switch Controls 19 - Rear Fog Light Switch
4 - Driver Side Airbag 8 - Climate Control Panel 12 - LH Heated Seat Switch 16 - Dimmer Control Switch 20 - Front Fog Light Switch

YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL – 79
RHD Instrument Panel Features
1 - Air Outlet 5 - Remote Audio System Controls 9 - Front Fog Light Switch 13 - Dimmer Control Switch 17 - Front Ashtray
2 - Passenger Side Airbag 6 - Instrument Cluster 10 - Rear Fog Light Switch 14 - Climate Control Panel 18 - Glove Box
3 - Radio 7 - Driver Side Airbag 11 - Hood Release Lever 15 - Cigarette Lighter
12 - Headlight Leveling 16 - Hazard Warning Flasher
4 - Steering Wheel 8 - Cruise Control Switch
Switch Switch

Instrument Cluster

Instrument Cluster Functions running, your vehicle will usually be 6. Speedometer

1. Tachometer drivable. Nonetheless, see your au- The Speedometer indicates vehicle
thorized Chery dealer for service as speed in kilometers per hour (km/h).
The white area of the scale shows the
soon as possible.
permissible engine revolutions-per-
NOTE: Use the tires designated for
minute (rpm x 1000) for each gear 3. Maintenance Indicator Light
range. Before the tachometer reaches your vehicle. Otherwise the speedom-
Every 5,000 km this warning eter will not indicate the correct vehicle
the red area, ease up on the accelera-
light will illuminate as a re- speed.
tor to prevent engine damage.
minder that the vehicle should
2. Electronic Throttle Control 7. Front Fog Light Indicator Light
be returned to your autho-
Indicator Light rized Chery dealer for maintenance. This light illuminates when
This light will turn on briefly the front fog lights are ON.
4. Cruise Indicator
as a self-check when the ig-
This indicator shows when
nition switch is turned ON.
the Cruise Control system is 8. Brake System Warning Light
This light informs you of a
turned ON.
problem with the Electronic Throttle This light monitors various
Control system. When a problem is brake functions, including
5. Turn Signal Indicator Light
detected, the light will illuminate brake fluid level and brake
while the engine is running. If the light The left or right arrow will application. If the light illu-
turns on while the engine is running, flash in unison with the cor- minates it may indicate that the brake
safely bring the vehicle to a complete responding front and rear fluid level is low or that there is a
stop as soon as possible, place the turn signal lights when the problem with the brake system. When
shift lever in PARK, and cycle the igni- turn signal switch is operated. Refer to this light is on, you should check
tion key. The light should turn off. If “Lights” in Chapter 3 of this manual for whether the brake fluid level is too
the light remains lit with the engine more information. low. If the brake fluid level is too low,

you should fill the brake fluid immedi- 9. High Beam Indicator Light 12. 4WD Indicator Light
ately to the level between ⬙MIN⬙ and This light shows that the This light illuminates when
⬙MAX⬙. Have the system checked by headlights are on high the 4WD system is turned
an authorized Chery dealer. The dual beam. Push the Multifunc- ON.
brake system provides a reserve brak- tion lever away from you to
ing capacity in the event of a failure to switch the headlights to high beam. 13. Low Fuel Warning Light
a portion of the hydraulic system. Fail- Pull the lever toward you, to switch the This indicator lights when
ure of either half of the dual brake sys- headlights back to low beam. the fuel level drops to no
tem is indicated by the Brake Warning
10 . Airbag Light more than 10 liters. The fuel
Light, which will turn on when the gauge pointer will be in the
brake fluid level in the master cylin- This light illuminates for red area. When this indicator lights,
der has dropped below a specified three to four seconds as a
you should fill the fuel tank as soon as
level. The light will remain on until the bulb check when the ignition
possible.
cause is corrected. switch is first turned ON. If
the light does not illuminate during 14. Fuel Gauge
WARNING! starting, stays on, or turns on while The fuel gauge indicates the amount
driving, have the system checked by of fuel the vehicle has in the fuel tank.
Driving a vehicle with an illuminated
an authorized Chery dealer.
brake system warning light and an anti- NOTE: When the ignition switch is
lock warning light is dangerous. Part 11. Rear Fog Light Indicator Light
turned to OFF, the fuel and temperature
of the brake system may have failed. This light illuminates when gauges may not show accurate read-
It will take longer to stop the vehicle. the rear fog lights are ON. ings. When the engine is not running,
You could have an accident. Have the
turn the ignition switch to ON to obtain
vehicle checked immediately.
accurate readings.

15. Coolant Temperature Gauge 16. Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light 17. Oil Pressure Light
The temperature (ABS) This light shows low engine
gauge shows engine This light monitors the Anti- oil pressure. The light will
coolant tempera- Lock Brake System (ABS). turn on and remain on for
ture. Any reading The light will turn on when several seconds when the ig-
within the normal the ignition switch is turned nition switch is turned from the LOCK
range indicates that to the ON position and may stay on for or ACC position to the ON position.
the engine cooling several seconds. During this time, the The light will turn off after the engine
system is operating properly. The ABS is performing its self-check cycle is started. If the light does not turn on
pointer may show a higher than nor- to ensure that the system is working during starting, have the system
mal temperature when driving in hot properly. If the light remains on or checked by an authorized Chery
weather, up mountain grades, in heavy turns on while driving, it indicates that dealer. If the light turns on and re-
stop-and-go traffic, or when towing a the Anti-Lock portion of the brake sys- mains on while driving, safely bring
trailer. The instrument cluster will tem is not functioning and that service the vehicle to a stop and shut the en-
sound a chime when the pointer rises is required. However, the conven- gine off. Check the engine oil level
to the ⬙H⬙ (red) mark. If this occurs, tional brake system will continue to and verify it is in the proper operating
safely pull over and stop the vehicle. operate normally, provided the range. If the oil pressure light remains
Then idle the vehicle with the air con- on, have the vehicle towed to an au-
BRAKE warning light is not on. If the
ditioner turned off until the pointer thorized Chery dealer.
ABS light is on, the brake system
drops back into the normal range. If should be serviced as soon as pos- 18. Seat Belt Reminder Light
the pointer remains on the ⬙H⬙ (red) sible to restore the benefit of Anti- This light will illuminate for
mark, turn the engine off immediately Lock brakes. Refer to “Brake System” about six seconds when the
and call for service. in Chapter 4 of this manual for more ignition switch is first turned
information. ON. If you have not pulled

the shoulder belt out of the retractor, 20. Coolant Temperature Warning 24. Charging System Light
this light will turn on. This is a re- Light This light shows the status of
minder to buckle your seat belt. This This light warns of an over- the electrical charging sys-
light will remain on until you buckle heated engine condition. If tem. The light should illumi-
your seat belt. the engine is critically hot, nate when the ignition
19. Trip Odometer/Digital Clock the instrument cluster will switch is first turned ON and remain
Button sound a chime. After the chime turns on briefly as a bulb check. If the light
Trip Odometer - Press and release this off, the engine will still be critically hot remains on or turns on while driving,
button to change the display from until the light goes out. turn off some of the vehicle’s electrical
devices, such as the fog lights or rear
odometer to trip odometer. Press and 21. Digital Clock
defroster. If the light remains on, it in-
release the button again to change the This display indicator shows the time.
display back to the odometer. To reset dicates that the charging system is ex-
the trip odometer, first set the display 22. Odometer/Trip Odometer periencing a problem. See your autho-
Odometer - The odometer shows the rized Chery dealer for service
to Trip Mode. Then push and hold the
total distance the vehicle has been immediately.
button until the display resets to 0.
The odometer must be in Trip Mode driven. 25. Door Open Warning Display
to reset the trip odometer. Trip Odometer - The trip odometer When the ignition switch is
Digital Clock - Press and hold the but- shows individual trip mileage since ON, this display indicates
ton for a few seconds to adjust the the trip odometer was last set to zero. the condition of the vehicle’s
clock. Adjust both the hour and the five doors.
23. Transaxle Range Indicator
minutes through this button. (If Equipped)
This display indicator shows the auto-
matic transaxle gear selection.

26. Parking Brake System Warning ACC to ON, have the condition • FM (Frequency Modulation), in which
Light checked promptly. If the Malfunction the frequency of the wave is varied
The Parking Brake Warning Indicator Light turns on when the en- to carry the sound.
Light will illuminate and stay gine is running, the vehicle should be AM Reception
on briefly as a bulb check serviced as soon as possible.
AM sound is based on wave ampli-
when the ignition is first tude, so AM reception can be dis-
Audio System
turned on. This indicator lights when rupted by such things as lightning,
the parking brake is operated. General Information
power lines and neon signs.
The radio will provide excellent re-
27. Position Light Indicator Light FM Reception
ception under most operating condi-
This light illuminates when tions. However, like any system, ra- Because FM transmission is based on
the parking lights or head- dios have performance limitations. To frequency variations, interference that
lights are turned ON. help you understand and avoid con- consists of amplitude variations can
cern about these possible malfunc- be filtered out, leaving the reception
28. Malfunction Indicator Light
tions, you must understand how radio relatively clear, which is the major fea-
This light is part of an On- signals are transmitted and received. ture of FM radio.
board Diagnostic System
Radio Signals
(OBD) that monitors emis-
sions, engine, and automatic There are two basic types of radio sig-
transmission control systems. The nals:
light will illuminate when the key is in • AM (Amplitude Modulation), in which
the ON position before the engine the transmitted sound causes the am-
starts. If the light does not turn on plitude, or height of the radio waves
when turning the key from LOCK or to vary.

Radio Faceplate

Radio Faceplate Description

1. CDC - CD Changer Player
2. FM/AM - FM/AM Play Mode 3. CD - CD Player Mode 4. LCD Display
Mode
8. SCN
7. AST/SET • Tuner’s Frequency Scan
5. CD Opening 6. Eject CD • AST - Auto Store (tuner)
• SET - Enter Setup Mode • CD/MP3 Disc Stack Scan
(CD/MP3 Player)
12. Preset Button 6 (Turner) /
10. Next Track (CD/MP3 Disc / 11. Previous Track (CD/MP3
9. USB Connector Select Previous Disc (CD
USB Player Mode) Disc / USB Player Mode)
Changer)
13. Preset Button 3 (Tuner) /
16. Preset Button 4 (Turner) /
REPEAT - CD/MP3 Repeat 14. Preset Button 5 (Turner) 15. Preset Button 2 (Tuner)
Select Next Disc (CD Changer)
Track ON/OFF
18. Search For Higher
17. Preset Button 1 (Tuner) / 20. Search For Lower Frequency
Frequency (Tuner) / Fast
RANDOM - CD/MP3 Random 19. MUTE - Set Mute (Tuner) / Fast Rewind / Resume
Forward / Resume (CD/MP3
Track ON/OFF (CD/MP3 Player)
Player)
21. SEL - Audio Setting 22. PWR - Power/Volume Knob

Clock Setting • Press SET button to adjust the hour the knob clockwise. Turn it counter-
• Press SET button for more than 2 sec- digit. clockwise to decrease volume. The
onds to enter the SET UP menu. • Press Next Track button to select the volume range is from 0 (minimum) to
• Press Next Track button until you minute digit. 33 (maximum).
reach the option TIME. • Press SET button to adjust the minute NOTE: Please make sure you can still
• Press SET button to alter the 12H or digit. hear the traffic (horns, sirens...).
24H. • Press Previous Track button to select
Audio Setting
• Press Next Track button to select hour the hour digit.
digit. • Press SET button for more than 2 sec- Press SEL button to enter the audio
onds to leave the SET UP menu. setting mode. Turn the power/volume
knob to setting the selected option.
10 seconds after any key operation,
• BASS – To increase or decrease bass
the display will always show the time
when the clock mode is activated. • TREBLE – To increase or decrease
treble
Radio Operation • BAL – To move the sound to the right
ON/OFF or left speaker, or balance the sound
Press the power/volume knob to turn between the speakers
the radio ON or OFF. • FADER – To move the sound to the
front or rear speakers, or balance the
Volume
sound between the speakers
Turn the power/volume knob to adjust
• LOUD (off, low, mid, high)
the volume. To increase volume, turn
Clock Setting • Sound Style – Preset settings for JAZZ,
VOCAL, POP, CLASSIC, or ROCK

After five seconds, the display returns • To search for another station, press setting the value as ⬙MAN⬙, set will
to the last mode of operation. the forward or rewind button again. keep in manual tuning mode until
Frequency Sensitive you set it back to ⬙AUTO⬙.
NOTE: You can only adjust the ⬙BAL⬙,
(Only In FM Band) • Press SET button for more than 2 sec-
⬙FADER⬙ and ⬙LOUD⬙ audio mode if not
Switch between local/distance tuning onds to exit the SET UP menu.
in the ⬙BAL - TRE⬙ mode.
mode. • Press the Rewind button to tune to
Waveband • Press SET button for more than 2 sec- a station of a lower frequency.
Press the FM/AM button to select the onds to enter the SET UP menu. • Press the Forward button to tune to
desired band:FM1 → FM2 → FM3 → • Press Next/Previous Track button to a higher frequency.
AM → FM1... select the SRCH option. Automatically Storing Stations
Frequency Scan (SCN) • Press SET button to set LO/DX.
You can automatically store 6 stron-
Press SCN button to activate/ • Press SET button for more than 2 sec- gest FM stations on the FM AST band
deactivate Frequency Scan. Fre- onds to leave the SET UP menu. or 6 strongest AM stations on the AM
quency scan allows you to listen to Manual Tuning AST band. When you use auto store,
each station found on the current Switch to manual tuning mode, please the new stations replace any stations
band for about 10 seconds. In the perform the following procedures. previously stored in the FM AST band
meantime, you can store each station • Press SET button for more than 2 sec- or the AM AST band.
in 10 seconds. onds to enter the SET UP menu. To automatically store a station to
Auto Search • Press Next/Previous Track button to memory, perform the following proce-
• Press the forward button to tune to select the TUN option that you want dures:
a station of a higher frequency or re- to change. • Press AST button on the radio face-
wind button to tune to a lower fre- • Press SET button for more than 2 sec- plate to activate autostore.
quency. onds to enter the SET UP menu, and

• The set gives a beep and then mute, Displayer shows: • Press the Rewind or Forward button
the displayer is blinking. • Audio mode (if selected) again to return to CD play mode.
• When it has finished, you hear a beep • CD playing symbol Random Track Play
followed by the station stored on pre-
• Current playing track number, played • Press RANDOM button more than 2
set 1-6, and the displayer stops blink-
time. seconds to enter random tack play
ing.
Scan Track mode.
• Sometimes it may not be possible to
find 6 stations. • Press RANDOM button again to exit
The scan function enables you to lis-
the random track play mode.
Preset Stations (1-6) ten to the first 10 seconds of each
Six stations per band can be stored track. Repeat Track Play
and recalled using the preset buttons • Press SCN button to activate Scan • Press REPEAT button more than 2
(1 to 6). Track. seconds to enter repeat current track
• Tune in to the desired station. • Press SCN button again to deactivate play mode.
• Press the desired preset button (1 to Scan Track. • Press REPEAT button again to exit the
6) for more than 2 seconds (till you repeat track play mode.
Previous / Next Track
hear a ⬙beep⬙) to store the current Eject Disc
• Press Next/Previous Track button to
tuned station into.
select the next / previous track. Press Eject button to eject the disc.
CD Player Operation • CD player resumes to play mode af- Maintenance for CD
CD Play ter the selection is completed. • Avoid making fingerprints on the disc
Press CD button to enter the 6 discs Fast Backward / Forward when you take it out.
CD player mode.
• Press the Rewind or Forward button • Put the disc back in its box immedi-
to quickly move rewind or forward ately after eject it, to protect the disc
through the disc. from dirty and dust.

• Do not expose the disc to heat or di- Track Scan Previous / Next Track
rect sunlight. The scan function enables you to lis- • Press Next/Previous Track button to
CD Changer Operation ten to the first 10 seconds of each select the next / previous track.
track.
CD Changer Play • CD player resumes to play mode af-
• Press SCN button to activate scan ter the selection is completed.
• Connect a compatible VDO CD track.
changer to CD player. • Press SCN button again to deactivate Fast Backward / Forward
• Press CDC button to select CD scan track. • Press the Rewind or Forward button
changer play mode. to quickly move rewind or forward
Repeat Track Play
Displayer shows: through the disc.
• Press REPEAT button to enter repeat
• Audio mode (if selected) • Press the Rewind or Forward button
current track play mode.
again to return to CD play mode.
• CD playing symbol • Press REPEAT button again to exit the
• Current playing track number, played repeat track play mode. Remote Audio System Controls
time. (If Equipped)
Random Track Play
• Press Previous Disc button or Next The remote audio system controls are
• Press RANDOM button to enter ran- located on the surface of the steering
Disc button to select the desired disc. dom tack play mode.
wheel.
• Press RANDOM button again to exit
the random track play mode.

Left-Hand Switch Functions for • Press Previous Track button to select • Press the volume (-) button to de-
Radio Operation lower frequency (Tuner) / fast rewind crease volume.
(CD/MP3 Player). • Press the middle button to change
Right-Hand Switch Function for the disc or search for the next
Radio Operation (If Equipped) frequency.
6 Disc CD Changer
General Information
The 6 disc CD changer is located at the
bottom of the front passenger side
seat, near the floor.
Remote Audio System Controls -

Left-Hand Switches
• Press Next Track button to select 6 Disc CD Changer Location
higher frequency (Tuner) / fast forward Remote Audio System Controls -
(CD/MP3 Player). Right-Hand Switches
• Press the ⬙SRC⬙ button to change • Press the volume (+) button to in-
modes (i.e., AM, FM, CD, etc.). crease volume.

Remove the Cartridge Filling The Cartridge Inserting The Cartridge

• Open the slide door. • Pull the tab on the cartridge’s disc tray Inserting the cartridge is in the reverse
to remove one of the trays. order of removal.
NOTE: Refer to your “6 CD Changer

User Manual” for detailed operating in-
structions.
Climate Control
General Information
Opening The Changer Sliding Door The air conditioning and heating sys-
• Press the Eject button and pull the Filling The Cartridge tem is designed to make you comfort-
cartridge out of the CD changer. Place the disc on the tray with the la- able in all types of weather.
bel side up. The air conditioner will absorb mois-
• Each tray can accommodate only one ture in the air and collect on the
disc. evaporator. This moisture then drains
• The CD changer will function if the out of the evaporator under the ve-
discs are placed upside down. hicle.
Press the tab on the disc tray to store
NOTE: While parked, a small puddle
the tray back in the cartridge.
of water gathered under the vehicle
Removing The CD Cartridge while operating the air conditioning is
• Close the slide door. considered normal.

Fresh Air Filter gentle water spray from behind the ra- Air Conditioning and Heating
diator and through the condenser. System
NOTE: Front fascia protectors may re-

duce airflow to the condenser, reducing
air conditioning performance.
For best air conditioner performance,
select the recirculation mode while
operating the air conditioning system.
Fresh Air Filter Location
Heater System Performance
The fresh air filter prevents most dust Temperature Control Panel
and pollen from entering the passen- Heater performance is dependant on The air conditioning and heating sys-
ger compartment. The filter acts on air the temperature of the engine coolant. tem allows you to select the following:
Therefore, the vehicle must be at
coming from outside the vehicle and • Blower motor speed (controls four
recirculated air within the passenger proper operating temperature before
speeds)
compartment. The filter can be the heating system will perform to its
full potential. • Discharge air temperature (tempera-
washed periodically as needed. ture blend)
Air Conditioner System Performance • Discharge air direction (panel, bi-
If your air conditioning performance level, floor, mix, defrost)
seems lower than expected, check the • A/C compressor operation (controls
front of the A/C condenser located in ON/OFF function)
front of the radiator for an accumula- • Air inlet source (outside air/
tion of dirt or insects. Clean with a recirculated air)

Blower Control Mode Control (Air Direction) Mix

Use this control to Use this control to Airflow is directed through the
regulate the amount choose from several floor, defrost, and side window
of air forced through patterns of air distri- defog outlets. This setting
the ventilation sys- bution. works best in cold or snowy conditions
tem in any mode. that require extra heat to the wind-
The blower speed shield. This setting is good for main-
increases as the taining comfort while reducing mois-
control is moved to the right from the Panel ture on the windshield.
OFF position. There are four blower Airflow is directed through the Defrost
speeds. outlets in the instrument panel.
These outlets can be adjusted to Airflow is directed through the
Temperature Control
direct airflow. outlets for the windshield and
Use this control to side window defrosters. Use
regulate the tem- Bi-Level this mode with maximum blower and
perature of the air in- Airflow is directed through the temperature settings for best wind-
side the passenger instrument panel and floor out- shield and side window defrosting.
compartment. The lets.
blue area of the scale
indicates cooler tem- Floor
peratures; the red area indicates Airflow is directed through the
warmer temperatures. floor outlets with a small
amount flowing through the de-
frost and side window defog outlets.

Air Conditioner Control humidity is present. Activating recircu-

CAUTION!
Press this button to lation will cause the LED in the control
turn on the air con- button to illuminate. Use the following care for the rear win-
ditioner. When the dow:
Rear Window Defroster
air conditioner is • Do not use abrasive window clean-
turned on, cool de- Rear Window Defroster ers on the interior surface of the
humidified air will (If Equipped) window.
flow through the The rear window de- • Use a soft cloth and a mild wash-
outlets selected with the Mode con- froster button is lo- ing solution, wiping parallel to the
trol dial. An LED in the button illumi- cated on the climate heating elements.
nates when manual compressor op- control panel. Press
the rear window de- • Labels can not be peeled off unless
eration is selected.
froster button to soaking with warm water.
Recirculation Control turn on the rear win- • Do not use scrapers, sharp instru-
Press the recircula- dow defroster and the heated outside ments, or abrasive window cleaners
tion button to recir- mirrors (if equipped). An indicator in on the interior surface of the win-
culate the air inside the button will illuminate when the dow.
the vehicle. Use the rear window defroster is on. The rear
recirculation mode window defroster automatically turns
to rapidly cool the off after approximately 10 minutes.
inside of the ve- Pressing the button again before the
hicle. The recirculation mode can also 10 minute time out period will deacti-
be used to temporarily block outside vate the rear window defroster.
odors, smoke, and dust, or when high

97
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
CONTENTS
䉴 Hazard Warning Flasher 98 컄 Jacking Instructions 99 䉴 Towing A Disabled Vehicle 104
䉴 Jacking and Tire Changing 컄 Wheel Nut Torque
98 䉴 Removing and Installing
Specification 101
컄 Jack Location 98 Vehicle Battery 104
컄 Spare Tire Location 98 䉴 Vehicle Overheating 101
䉴 Jump-Starting Procedures
컄 Preparations for Jacking 99 䉴 Fuse Replacement 103 Due to A Low Battery 105

98 – IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
Hazard Warning Flasher Jacking and Tire Changing

The hazard switch is located Jack Location
on the instrument panel,
The jack is stowed under the load
above the climate control
floor in the cargo area.
panel. Depress the switch to
activate both cluster indicators and all
front and rear directional signals. De-
press the switch again to turn the Haz-
Spare Tire Location
ard Warning Flashers off. This is an
emergency warning system and it Spare Tire Removal
should only be used for emergencies. • Release the spare tire cover clasp.
Use it when your vehicle is disabled or
creating a safety hazard for other mo-
Jack Storage Location
torists.
NOTE: The maximum working load of
The hazard warning flashers will con-
the jack is 800 kg.
tinue to operate even though the igni-
tion switch is on the LOCK position. Spare Tire Location
The spare tire is stowed on the back
NOTE: With extended use, the hazard door.
warning flashers may drain the battery. Releasing The Spare Tire Cover Clasp
• Remove the spare tire cover.

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY – 99
• Remove the spare tire retaining bolts. • Set the parking brake firmly. For ve- Jacking Instructions
hicles equipped with an automatic • Remove the spare tire, jack, and jack-
transaxle, place the vehicle in PARK. handle.
For a manual transmission equipped
• Loosen, but do not remove, the wheel
vehicle, place the transaxle in RE-
nuts on the wheel with the flat tire.
VERSE.
Turn the wheel nuts counterclockwise
• Turn off the engine.
while the wheel is still on the ground.
• Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
• Place the jack underneath the lift area
• Put wheel blocks at the front and rear that is closest to the flat tire. Turn the
Removing The Spare Tire Retaining of the tire diagonally opposite the tire jack screw clockwise to firmly engage
Bolts being changed. For example, if chang-
the jack saddle with the lift area of
• Remove the spare tire. ing the right front tire, block the left
the sill flange.
rear wheel.
Preparations for Jacking
• Park the vehicle on a firm, level sur- WARNING!
face. Avoid steep, icy, or slippery ar-
eas. Do not attempt to change a tire on the
side of the vehicle close to moving traf-
fic. Pull far enough off the road to
avoid the danger of being hit when op-
erating the jack or changing the tire.

Jack Engagement Locations

• 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 trunk. Have • Pull over the vehicle, stop the vehicle
wheel. Lightly tighten the nuts by
it repaired or replaced as soon as and turn on your hazard warning
hand.
• Lower the vehicle by turning the jack
possible. flasher. Put the transaxle in ⬙P⬙ (au-
screw counterclockwise with the jack Wheel Nut Torque Specification tomatic) or neutral (manual) and ap-
handle. Description Torque (N•m)
ply the parking brake. Turn the air
Wheel Nuts 110 conditioner off if it is being used.

• If coolant or steam is boiling out of • Look for obvious coolant leaks from
CAUTION!
the radiator or reservoir, stop the en- the radiator, hoses, and under the ve-
gine. Wait until steam subside before hicle. However, note that water drain- Do not attempt to remove the radia-
opening the hood. If there is no cooling from the air conditioning is nor- tor cap when the engine and radiator
ant boiling over or steam, leave the mal if it has been used. are hot. Serious injury could result from
engine running and make sure the scalding hot fluid and steam blown out
electric cooling fan is operating. If it CAUTION! under pressure.
is not, turn the engine off and let it
cool. When the engine is running, keep • After the engine coolant temperature
hands and clothing away from the mov- has cooled to normal, double check
CAUTION! ing fan and engine drive belts.
the coolant level in the reservoir. If
necessary, bring it up to half full again.
To help avoid personal injury, keep the • If the coolant is leaking, stop the en-
hood closed until there is no steam. Es- Serious coolant loss indicates a leak
gine immediately. Call an authorized
caping steam or coolant is a sign of in the system. You should have it
dealer for assistance.
very high pressure. checked as soon as possible at your
• If there are no obvious leaks, check authorized dealer.
the coolant reservoir. If it is dry, add
coolant as required. See ⬙Adding
Coolant⬙ in the ⬙Proper Maintenance
Of Your Vehicle⬙.

NOTE: If the engine continues to over- Spare fuses should be carried in the
CAUTION!
heat or frequently overheats, have the vehicle in case any fail. Your autho-
cooling system inspected by your autho- When replacing a blown fuse, it is im- rized Chery dealer stocks various
rized dealer as soon as possible. portant to use only a fuse having the types of fuses required for your ve-
correct amperage rating. The use of hicle.
Fuse Replacement a fuse with a rating other than indi-
Fuses are used to protect electrical cated may result in a dangerous elec- CAUTION!
circuitry and components from a pos- trical system overload. If a properly
When installing the Front Fuse and Re-
sible electrical overload. If a fuse fails rated fuse continues to blow, it indi-
lay Box cover, it is important to ensure
on your vehicle, see the fuse applica- cates a problem in the circuit that must
the cover is properly positioned and
tion chart to replace the fuse with the be corrected.
fully latched. Failure to do so may al-
proper amperage. low water to enter and possibly result
The Front Fuse and Relay Box is lo- in an electrical system failure.
WARNING! cated in the engine compartment.
Turn the ignition switch OFF before re-
placing any fuse.
Front Fuse and Relay Box Location

A blown fuse can be identified by the Fuse Color Amperage CAUTION! (Continued)
melted fuse wire. Pink 40 A
Yellow 60 A • Do not attempt to tow this vehicle
from the front with sling type tow-
Towing A Disabled Vehicle ing equipment. Damage to the front
fascia will occur.
NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped with
tow hooks at both the front and rear.
Removing and Installing
CAUTION! Vehicle Battery
The following steps must be taken
Observe the following guidelines when
when removing and installing the bat-
towing the vehicle:
tery:
• Tow the vehicle slowly and smoothly • Turn the ignition switch and all elec-
to avoid damage. trical devices off.
• If the vehicle needs to be steered • Remove the negative (-) battery
while being towed, the ignition cable.
switch must be in the ON position,
not in the LOCK or ACC position.
Fuse Color Amperage
Auburn 5A
• Power brake and power steering as-
Brown 7.5 A sist is not unavailable when the en-
Red 10 A gine is off, the required operational
Blue 15 A force is increased significantly.
Yellow 20 A
Green 30 A (Continued)

• Remove the protective cover from the Jump-Starting Procedures Due WARNING! (Continued)
positive (+) battery cable, and re- to A Low Battery
move the cable. • Do not attempt to push or tow your
WARNING! vehicle to get it started. Vehicles
• Remove the battery hold down, and
equipped with an automatic trans-
remove the battery. axle cannot be started this way. Un-
Observe the following guidelines when
• Install the new battery, when install- jump-starting the battery: burned fuel could enter the catalytic
ing the battery, connect the positive converter and once the engine has
• Take care to avoid the radiator cool-
(+) battery cable first and then the started, ignite and damage the con-
ing fan whenever the hood is raised.
negative (-) battery cable. verter and vehicle. If the vehicle has
It can start anytime the ignition
• After the new battery is installed, the switch is ON. You can be hurt by the a discharged battery, booster cables
vehicle may perform unusually while fan. may be used to obtain a start from
driving. This is normal due to the en- another vehicle. This type of start
(Continued) can be dangerous if done improp-
gine control system readapting to the
vehicle’s driving conditions. erly, so follow this procedure care-
fully.
NOTE: Please discard the used bat- • The battery used for boosting must
tery for disposal to an authorized dealer be 12 volts.
or local qualified waste disposal station.

The following preventative measures • Turn off all unnecessary electrical • Start the engine in the vehicle that
must be taken when jump starting the loads. has the booster battery, let the en-
vehicle: • Remove the protective cover over the gine idle for a few minutes, and then
• When boosting from a battery in an- positive battery post (+). Connect one start the engine in the vehicle with
other vehicle, park that vehicle within end of the jumper cable to the posi- the discharged battery.
booster cable reach, but without al- tive battery post. Connect the other • When removing the jumper cables,
lowing the vehicles to touch. end of the same cable to the posi- reverse the sequence exactly. Be
tive terminal of the booster battery.
• Set the parking brake. careful of the moving belts and fan.
• Connect the other cable, first to the • Reinstall the protective cover over the
• Place an automatic transaxle equipped
negative terminal of the booster bat- positive battery post (+).
vehicle in PARK, and a manual trans-
tery and then to the battery ground
axle equipped vehicle in NEUTRAL. (-) of the vehicle with the discharged
• Turn the ignition switch to LOCK for battery. Make sure you have a good
both vehicles. connection on the engine ground.

107
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
CONTENTS
䉴 Service for Your Vehicle 108 䉴 If You Need Assistance 108 컄 After-Sales Service
컄 Service Appointments 108 컄 Vehicle Satisfaction 108 Department Chery
컄 Service List International 109
108 컄 Authorized Chery Dealer
컄 Service Requests 108 Service 108

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

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE – 109
your vehicle best, has the factory - Any communication sent to the After- • Vehicle’s delivery date and current
trained technicians and OEM parts to Sales Service Department Chery In- odometer reading
best provide the customer satisfaction ternational should include the follow- • Service history of your vehicle
that you require. ing information: • An accurate description of the prob-
After-Sales Service Department • Owner’s name and address lem and the conditions under which
Chery International • Owner’s telephone number it occurs.
The following is the address, zip code, • Owner’s E-mail
E-mail,website and telephone hotline
• Selling and servicing dealer
number of the After-Sales Service De-
partment Chery International: • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Address: After-Sales Service Department

Chery International,
No.8, Changchun Road,
Economic & Technical
Development Zone, Wuhu,
Anhui Province, China
Zip Code: 241009
E-mail: helpdesk@mychery.com
Website: www.cheryinternational.com
Hotline: +86-553-5923830

110

111
PROPER MAINTENANCE OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
䉴 Proper Maintenance Of 컄 RHD Engine Compartment 114 컄 Fluids, Lubricants, and
Your Vehicle 112 컄 Maintenance Procedures 115 Genuine Parts 125
컄 Engine Compartment - 컄 Vehicle Weight
컄 Bulb Replacement 121 126
1.6L / 1.8L / 2.0L 112
컄 Engine Compartment - 2.4L 113 컄 Fluids and Capacities 124 컄 Vehicle Dimensions 127

112 – PROPER MAINTENANCE OF YOUR VEHICLE
Proper Maintenance Of Your Vehicle

Engine Compartment - 1.6L / 1.8L / 2.0L
1 - Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 6 - Power Fuse Box

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

PROPER MAINTENANCE OF YOUR VEHICLE – 113
Engine Compartment - 2.4L
1 - Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 6 - Battery

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

RHD Engine Compartment
1 - Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 6 - Power Fuse Box

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

Maintenance Procedures as household waste or drain any range markings on the dipstick. Add
The pages that follow contain the re- chemicals into the public drainage the correct engine oil when the read-
quired maintenance services, deter- system. ing is at the low end of the range mark-
mined by the engineers who designed Engine Oil Level Check ing.
your vehicle. Along with the items Engine oil consumption depends on
which require maintenance at periodic many factors. A new engine’s oil con-
intervals, there are items that should sumption will reach a normal level af-
operate satisfactorily without regular ter its first 5,000 km. The engine will
maintenance. However, if a malfunc- also consume more oil when it is oper-
tion of any of these items should oc- ated while carrying or towing a heavy
cur, it could adversely affect the en- load.
gine or vehicle performance. These
To assure proper engine lubrication,
items should be inspected if a mal- Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.6L / 1.8L / 2.0L
the engine oil must be maintained at
function occurs or is suspected. the correct level. Check the oil level at
NOTE: regular intervals, such as every fuel
stop.
• Always wash vehicles in a proper lo-
cation, using caution not to destroy The best time to check the oil level is
the ecological drainage system. approximately five minutes after a
fully warmed engine is shut off. Check
• Used engine oil, brake fluid, coolant, the oil when the vehicle is on level
batteries and tires should only be dis- ground and only while the engine is
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.4L
posed of by qualified waste disposal hot. This will improve the accuracy of
personnel or consult the supply the oil level readings. Maintain the oil
manufacturer. Do not dispose of them level between the ⬙MIN⬙ and ⬙MAX⬙

agency for advice on how and where

CAUTION! CAUTION!
used oil can be safely discarded in
Do not overfill the engine oil. Overfill- your area. Damage to the catalytic converter can
ing will cause oil aeration, which can occur if your vehicle is not kept in
Engine Oil Filter
lead to a loss of oil pressure and an proper operating condition. In the
increase in oil temperature. This could The engine oil filter should be re- event of engine malfunction, particu-
damage your engine. Also, be sure the placed at every engine oil change. larly involving engine misfire or other
oil fill cap is replaced and tightened Catalytic Converter apparent loss of performance, have
after adding oil. your vehicle serviced promptly. Contin-
The catalytic converter requires the
ued operation of your vehicle with a
Engine Oil Additives use of unleaded fuel only. Leaded severe malfunction could cause the
The manufacturer strongly recom- gasoline will destroy the effectiveness converter to overheat, resulting in pos-
mends against the addition of any ad- of the catalyst as an emissions control sible damage to the converter and the
ditives (other than leak detection device. Under normal operating con- vehicle.
dyes) to the engine oil. Engine oil is ditions, the catalytic converter will not
an engineered product and its perfor- require maintenance. However, it is
mance may be impaired by supple- important to keep the engine properly
mental additives. tuned to assure proper catalyst opera-
Disposing of Used Engine Oil tion and prevent possible catalyst
Care should be taken in disposing of damage.
used engine oil from your vehicle.
Used oil, indiscriminately discarded,
can present a problem to the environ-
ment. Contact your authorized Chery
dealer, service station, or government

WARNING! • Overfilling fluid is not recommended WARNING!

because it may cause leaking in the
A hot exhaust system can start a fire system. Never allow brake fluid to contact your
if you park over material that can burn. • Use only brake fluid that has been skin or eyes. If brake fluid splashes in
Such materials, such as grass or leaves stored in a tightly closed container your eyes, or on your skin, flush the
coming into contact with your exhaust to avoid contamination from foreign area immediately with large amounts
system could start a fire. Do not park matter or moisture. of water and seek medical treatment
or operate your vehicle in areas where immediately.
• Only use brake fluid that meets Chery
your exhaust system can contact any-
thing that can burn.
specifications. Refer to ⬙Fluids and Coolant Level Check
Capacities⬙ in this chapter for the
brake fluid capacity and type. WARNING!
Brake Fluid Level Check
Check the fluid level in the master cyl- CAUTION! Never add coolant when the engine is
inder whenever performing under- overheated. Do not loosen or remove
hood services. The fluid level should Do not allow petroleum based fluid to the cap to cool an overheated engine.
contaminate the brake fluid, brake Heat causes pressure to build up in the
be between the ⬙MIN⬙ and ⬙MAX⬙ indi-
seal components could be damaged cooling system. Therefore, to prevent
cator on the reservoir. If necessary,
causing partial or complete brake fail- scalding or injury, do not remove the
add fluid to the reservoir to raise the
ure. cap while the system is hot or under
fluid to the proper level.
pressure.
Adding Brake Fluid
• Check the fluid level in the master The coolant bottle provides a quick vi-
cylinder immediately if the brake sys- sual method for determining that the
tem warning light indicates a system coolant level is adequate. With the en-
failure. gine idling and warmed to normal op-

erating temperature, the level of the drop down any more. After that, in- nal battery, and it must meet Chery
coolant should be between the ⬙MIN⬙ stall the coolant reservoir cap. specifications. Please consult your au-
and ⬙MAX⬙ lines shown on the bottle. • Only use coolant that meets Chery thorized Chery dealer for the correct
specifications. battery specification.
WARNING!
NOTE: Do not mix coolant types for
WARNING!
Coolant is a toxic fluid. If the coolant your vehicle.
comes into contact with skin or eyes, Power Steering Fluid Check • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid so-
immediately wash the affected area Checking the power steering fluid lution and can burn or even blind
with abundant water and seek medi- level at a defined service interval is you. Never allow battery fluid to
cal attention. not required. The fluid should only be contact your eyes, skin, or clothing.
checked if a leak is suspected, abnor- Never lean over a battery when at-
Adding Coolant mal noises are apparent, and/or the taching battery charger clamps. If
acid splashes in eyes or on skin,
• Remove the coolant reservoir cap and system is not functioning as designed.
flush the area immediately with
add coolant to the ⬙MAX⬙ indicated If necessary, add fluid to restore to the
proper indicated level. With a clean large amounts or water. Seek medi-
mark. Start and run the engine until
cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from all cal treatment immediately if battery
the coolant temperature reaches ap-
surfaces. acid is swallowed.
proximately 90º C. At that time, the
coolant level will drop down in the (Continued)
Maintenance-Free Battery
reservoir. You will never have to add water, nor
• Turn the engine off, add more cool- is periodic maintenance required for
ant to the coolant reservoir as this battery. It is recommended not to
needed, and repeat the above pro- use any other type of battery. The cur-
cess until the coolant level does not rent and capacity of the replacement
battery must be the same as the origi-

WARNING! (Continued)
Windshield Wiper Blades Wiper Blade Replacement
• Battery gas is flammable and explo-

sive. Keep flame or sparks away
from the battery. The battery used
for boosting must be 12 volts. Never
allow battery cable clamps to touch
each other.
• Keep children away from battery
fluid. Wiper Blades Replacing Wiper Blades
• The ignition system uses high volt- Operating the wipers on dry glass for Lift the wiper arm and rotate the wiper
age. Never touch any ignition sys- long periods may deteriorate the blade at a right angle with the wiper
tem components when the engine wiper blades. Always include washer arm. Press the release tab (arrow) in
is running. 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
Windshield Washer Fluid Check Avoid using the wiper blades to re- arm. With the release tab pressed,
The windshield washer fluid reservoir move frost or ice from the windshield. slide the wiper blade away from the
is located in the engine compartment. To avoid damaging the wiper blades, wiper arm . Install the new wiper blade
Be sure to check the reservoir fluid make sure that the wipers are not fro- in the reverse order, and confirm the
zen to the glass before turning them release tab is locked securely.
level at regular intervals. Fill the reser-
on.
voir with windshield washer solvent Washing
and operate the system for a few sec- NOTE: Always keep the rubber blade Wash your vehicle regularly. Always
onds to flush out the residual water. free from contact with petroleum prod- wash your vehicle in the shade with
ucts such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.

mild car washing soap. Rinse the ve- • If your vehicle is damaged due to an damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt
hicle completely with clean water. accident or similar cause, which de- can act as an abrasive and damage the
Avoid using abrasive compounds and stroys the paint and protective coat- leather upholstery and should be re-
power buffing as these may diminish ing, have your vehicle repaired as moved promptly with a damp cloth.
the gloss or thin out the paint finish. soon as possible. Care should be taken to avoid soaking
• If regularly driving on gravel roads, your leather upholstery with any liq-
CAUTION! consider installing mud/stone guards uid.
on the vehicle.
Observe the following guidelines when WARNING!
washing your vehicle: Wheel and Wheel Trim Care
All wheels and wheel trim, especially Do not use volatile solvents for clean-
• Do not use abrasive or strong clean-
aluminum and chrome-plated wheels, ing purposes. Many are potentially
ing materials such as steel wool or
should be cleaned regularly with a flammable, and if used in closed ar-
scouring powder, which will scratch
mild soap and water to prevent corro- eas they may cause respiratory harm.
metal and painted surfaces.
sion. Do not use oven cleaner. Avoid
• After washing, drive the vehicle and automatic car washes that use acidic Cleaning Headlights
depress the brake pedal gently sev- solutions or harsh brushes that may Your vehicle has plastic headlights
eral times to dry the brake rotor. damage the wheels’ protective finish. that are lighter and less susceptible to
Cleaning Cloth stone breakage than glass headlights.
Special Care In order to achieve the best results, al- Do not use abrasive cleaning compo-
• If you drive on dirt roads, wash off the ways use a soft cleaning cloth for nents, solvents, steel wool or other ag-
undercarriage at least once a month. proper vehicle care. gressive material to clean the lenses.
• If you detect any stone chips or Cleaning Leather Upholstery Cleaning Rear Window
scratches in the paint, touch them up Your leather upholstery can be best The rear window can be cleaned with a
immediately. preserved by regular cleaning with a damp, soft cloth. Do not use abrasive

cleaning components, solvents, steel Light Bulb Wattage Ratings

CAUTION!
wool or other such material to clean Light Bulb Name Wattage Rating
the rear window. High pressure can damage the radia- Headlight 55 W
tor fins, the air or water pressure Front Fog Light 55 W
Cleaning Radiator Parking Light 5W
should not exceed 150 kPa.
Over time, the engine radiator and air Rear Tail Light/Stop
5 W / 21 W
Light
conditioning condenser can become
WARNING! Rear Fog Light 21 W
blocked by insects, leaves and other License Light 5W
objects. This debris can block the flow The radiator fins are necessary for Center High
21 W
of air to these components and affect proper thermal conduction. Do not Mounted Stop Light
the performance of the cooling system Side Repeater Light 5W
brush the fins, which may damage the Turn Signal Light 21 W
and the air conditioner, causing abnor- fins and reduce the thermal conduc- Backup Light 21 W
mal air conditioner operation and en- tion efficiency.
Headlight Replacement
gine overheating. To provide the most Do not spray water on a HOT radiator,
efficient cooling system and air condi- • Raise the hood and locate the con-
the hot steam produced from spraying
tioner operation, periodic cleaning nector behind the headlight.
the radiator will cause injuries.
should be performed on the radiator
Clean the radiator and condenser only
and condenser. It is recommended to
when the engine is turned off.
clean the radiator and condenser cool-
ing fins once every year. The radiator
Bulb Replacement
may be cleaned with compressed air
or water. The condenser may be NOTE: All inside bulbs are brass or
cleaned with compressed air or water glass wedge base. Aluminum base
from the rear to the front through the bulbs are not approved and should not
radiator. be used for replacement.

• Rotate the applicable bulb and con- Headlight Beam Adjustment • Push the side repeater to one side
nector and pull outward from the The correct headlight adjustment is to release the spring tension and pull
assembly. directly correlated to driving safety. outward.
The headlights must be adjusted • Twist the socket one quarter turn and
properly using special instruments. Al- pull the socket from the lens.
ways follow legal guidelines when ad- • Pull the bulb straight from the socket
justing the headlights. and replace.
Front Fog Light Replacement
• To replace the front fog light bulb,
raise the vehicle and remove the
bulb from the back of the fog light.
1 - High Beam Headlight / Low Beam
Headlight / Parking Light Bulb Side Repeater Light Replacement
2 - Front Turn Signal Bulb
• Pull the bulb out of the socket and NOTE: Side Repeater Lights are lo-
replace the bulb. cated in both front fender panels.
Side Repeater Bulb Removal
• Reinsert the bulb and socket assem-
Taillight Assembly Bulb
bly and rotate it to the lock position.
Replacement
CAUTION! The taillight assembly contains the
following bulbs:
Do not touch the new bulb with your
• Rear taillight
fingers. Oil contamination will severely
shorten bulb life. • Stop light
Side Repeater Light Location • Turn signal light

• Backup light • Verify light operation after reassembly. • Remove the two screws and pull the
bulb out of the socket and replace
Center High-Mounted Stop Light
the bulb.
Replacement
• Open the back cargo door and re-
move the center high-mounted stop
light cover.
Taillight Assembly
• Open the back cargo door, loosen the
Removing Retaining Screws
retaining clip of the taillight assem-
bly cover and remove the taillight as- • Replace the bulb and reinstall the
sembly. socket into the housing.
• Remove the light socket from the tail- • Install in the reverse order.
Removing Center High-Mounted Stop
light assembly. Light Cover License Plate Light Replacement
• Push the bulb down with slight pres- • Gently pry the light assembly loose.
sure and rotate the bulb counter- • Twist the socket one quarter turn and
clockwise. remove the socket from the lens
• Install in the reverse order. housing.
• Pull the bulb straight from the socket
and replace.

Fluids and Capacities

Description Capacity
Fuel Tank (all engines) 57.0L (approximate)
Fuel Selection 93 Research Octane Number (RON)
MITSUBISHI (2.0L / 2.4L) 4.3L
Engine Oil with Filter (all engines)
ACTECO (1.6L / 1.8L / 2.0L) 4.5L
Manual Transaxle 2.2L
DP0 6.0L
Automatic Transaxle
F4A4 6.5L
Transfer Case 0.8L
Rear Final Drive 0.8L
Power Steering Reservoir ⬙MAX⬙ Mark
Brake/Clutch Master Cylinder ⬙MAX⬙ Mark
Cooling System 7.5L
Tire Pressure Refer to tire placard on driver’s door.
Washer Fluid Bottle ⬙MAX⬙ Mark

Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts

Component Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts
Use engine coolant that meets Chery
specifications. See an authorized Chery
Engine Coolant
dealer for Chery original equipment engine
coolant.
Engine Oil Use SAE 10W-40 (>-20ºC) Engine Oil
ACTECO (1.6L / 1.8L / 2.0L) (NGK) FR7DTC
Spark Plugs MITSUBISHI - 2.0L BKR5E-11/K16PR-U11/K6RF-11
MITSUBISHI - 2.4L BKR6E-11/K20PR-U11/K7RF-11
Use composite gear oil API GL-4 for
Manual Transaxle Oil transaxle lubricating oil. The viscosity of the
gear oil is SAE 75W-90.
Use DOT 4 brake fluid, and add to ⬙MAX⬙
Brake Master Cylinder Fluid mark depending on the demand. Only use
olefin-free brake fluid.
Use oil that meets Chery specifications. See
Transfer Case Oil an authorized Chery dealer for Chery
original equipment transfer case oil.
Use oil that meets Chery specifications. See
Rear Final Drive Oil an authorized Chery dealer for Chery
original equipment rear final drive oil.
Fill the washer fluid reservoir with
concentrated window washer fluid
Washer Fluid designated by Chery and water (1:20).
Always use winter window washer fluid
when exterior temperatures are low.

Vehicle Weight
2.4L
Vehicle Model 1.6L M/T 1.8L M/T 2.0L M/T 2.0L A/T 2.4L M/T 2.4L A/T
M/T+4WD
Vehicle Curb Weight 1375 kg 1390 kg 1375 kg 1395 kg 1380 kg 1475 kg 1400 kg
Vehicle Curb Front Axle 770 kg 785 kg 770 kg 780 kg 775 kg 825 kg 785 kg
Axle Weight Rear Axle 605 kg 605 kg 605 kg 615 kg 605 kg 650 kg 615 kg
Manufacturer Maximum
Loaded Weight (Including 375 kg 375 kg 375 kg 375 kg 375 kg 375 kg 375 kg
Passengers)
Manufacturer Maximum
1750 kg 1765 kg 1750 kg 1770 kg 1755 kg 1850 kg 1775 kg
Weight
Manufacturer
Front Axle 885 kg 900 kg 885 kg 895 kg 890 kg 910 kg 900 kg
Maximum
Total Axle
Rear Axle 865 kg 865 kg 865 kg 875 kg 865 kg 940 kg 875 kg
Weight
Manufacturer
Front Axle 1000 kg
Maximum
Allowable
Rear Axle 1200 kg
Axle Weight
Quantity of Occupants
5
(Including Driver)

Vehicle Dimensions
Item Dimension
A = Max Length 4285 mm
B = Full Width 1765 mm
C = Full Height (Curb Weight) 1705 mm
D = Wheel Base 2510 mm
Front 1505 mm
E = Wheel Track
Rear 1505 mm
Front 750 mm
Suspension Length
Rear 1025 mm

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129
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
CONTENTS
䉴 Maintenance Schedules 130 컄 Care and Maintenance
컄 Periodic Care and Certificate 137
Maintenance Provision 130 컄 Safety Protection System 143

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

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES – 131
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

Mileage
Spark Plugs: Check and replace
X X
if necessary
Air Cleaner: Clean housing and
X X X
filter, replace filter 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
Transmission: 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

Mileage
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

Mileage
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
• For manual transaxle equipped vehicles, the transaxle gear oil should be replaced every year or every 30,000 km.
• The brake fluid should be replaced every 2 years or every 50,000 km.
• The engine timing belt should be replaced every 40,000 km.



Care and Maintenance Certificate






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.



146

147
INDEX

148 – INDEX
A B Cruise Control (If Equipped). . . . . . . .47

Brake Booster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Cup and Bottle Holders . . . . . . . . . . .51
ABS Self-Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Brake Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Brake System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 D
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Braking System Break-In Dimmer Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Adjusting Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . .20 Bulb Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 Downshifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
After Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Driving In Slippery Conditions . . . . . .70
After-Sales Service Department Chery C Driving Off-Highway With 4WD
International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 Vehicles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Care and Maintenance Certificate. . . .137
Driving Through Water . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Air Conditioning and Heating System . .94 Cargo Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Dual Circuit Brake System . . . . . . . . .66
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 CD Changer Operation. . . . . . . . . . . .91
Airbag Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 CD Player Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
E
Anti-Pinch Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Central Two-Point Seat Belt for Rear Electrical Power Outlet . . . . . . . . . . .46
Anti-Pinch Override. . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Electronic Key Identification . . . . . . . .19
Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Anti-Theft Security Protection . . . . . . .19 Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Engine Break-In Recommendations . . .30
Antilock Brake System (ABS). . . . . . . .68 Engine Compartment - 1.6L / 1.8L /
Child-Protection Door Lock System
2.0L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 (Rear Doors) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Engine Compartment - 2.4L. . . . . . . .113
Authorized Chery Dealer Service . . . .108 Cigarette Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Cigarette Lighter and Ashtray . . . . . . .50
Auto - Down Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Exterior Vehicle Safety Inspection . . . .29
Clean Air Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Automatic Transaxle (If Equipped) . . . .62 Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Automatic Transaxle Manual Shift Clock Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 F
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Closing Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Failed Starting Procedure. . . . . . . . . .60
Auxiliary Storage Compartments . . . . .53 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Filling The Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

INDEX – 149
Flash to Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 H Interior Vehicle Safety Inspection . . . .29

Fluids and Capacities . . . . . . . . . . .124 Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . .98 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Fluids, Lubricants, Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
and Genuine Parts . . . . . . . . . . . .125 Headlight Leveling System. . . . . . . . .45 J
Four Wheel Drive (4WD) . . . . . . . . . .65 Headlights, Parking Lights
(Front Position Lights, Instrument Jack Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Four Wheel Drive System
(If Equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Panel Lights and License Light) . . . .43 Jacking and Tire Changing . . . . . . . . .98
Front Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Heated Remote Control Mirrors. . . . . .36 Jacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Front Cupholder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Heated Seats (If Equipped) . . . . . . . .42 Jump-Starting Procedures Due to
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch. . .43 A Low Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Front Fog Lights (If Equipped) . . . . . .44
Hood Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Front Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 K
Front Windshield Wipers and How to Read This Manual . . . . . . . . . .4
Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Key-In-Ignition Reminder . . . . . . . . . .17
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 I Keyhole Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Fuse Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
If You Need Assistance. . . . . . . . . . .108
Ignition Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 L
G Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating
Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Inserting The Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . .93 Lap/Shoulder Belt Warning Light . . . . .23
Inside Rearview Mirror. . . . . . . . . . . .35 Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Inspection Certification for Vehicle
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 LHD Instrument Panel Features. . . . . .78
Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 Instrument Cluster Functions . . . . . . .81 Locking Doors With The Key. . . . . . . .17
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Instrument Panel Features . . . . . . . . .78 Locking Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

150 – INDEX
M P Rear Window Safety Switch. . . . . . . . .23

Parking Brake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Rear Window Wiper and Washer . . . . .38
Maintenance for Seat Belt . . . . . . . . .24
Periodic Care and Maintenance Remote Audio System Controls
Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . .115
Provision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130 (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Maintenance Schedules . . . . . . . . . .130 Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Manual Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 PERSON-TO-PERSON Service Advisor
Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Remove the Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Manual Front Seat Adjustments. . . . . .39 Removing and Installing Vehicle
Personal Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Manual Rear Seat Adjustments . . . . . .40 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Power Door Locks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Manual Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Power Remote Control Mirrors . . . . . .35
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Replacement Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Power Steering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Reverse Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Power Window Switches. . . . . . . . . . .22
RHD Engine Compartment . . . . . . . .114
N Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 RHD Instrument Panel Features . . . . .79
New Vehicle Break-In Preparation Before Starting. . . . . . . . .59 Roof Luggage Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Preparations for Jacking . . . . . . . . . . .99
New Vehicle Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Proper Maintenance Of Your Vehicle . .112
S
Normal Starting Procedure . . . . . . . . .59 Safety Protection System . . . . . . . . .143
R Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
O Radio Faceplate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Service Appointments . . . . . . . . . . .108
Radio Faceplate Description. . . . . . . .87 Service for Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . .108
Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Radio Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Service List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Opening Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Rear Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Service Requests . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Operating Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Rear Cupholder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Shift Lock Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Operating Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Rear Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Shifting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Outside Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Rear Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature . . . . .35 Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . . . . . .96 Spare Tire Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Overhead Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Rear Window Defroster (If Equipped) . .96 Starting and Operating . . . . . . . . . . .59

INDEX – 151
Starting and Operating Cautions . . . . .60 To Activate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Vehicle Delivery Card . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 To Deactivate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Vehicle Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Storage Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 To Resume Set Speed . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Sunroof (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . .49 To Set A Desired Speed . . . . . . . . . .47
To Vary The Set Speed . . . . . . . . . . .48 Vehicle Identification Number. . . . . . .13
Sunshade Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Towing A Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . .104 Vehicle Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Transmitter Battery Replacement. . . . .18 Vehicle Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . .101
T
Transporting Passengers. . . . . . . . . . .28 Vehicle Satisfaction . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Table of Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Tread Wear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Tilt Down Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Turn Signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Vehicle Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Tilt UP Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Vehicle Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Tire and Wheel Break-In U
Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Utilizing ABS Braking. . . . . . . . . . . . .68 W
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 V Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . .13
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Vanity Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Wheel Nut Torque Specification. . . . .101
To Accelerate for Passing . . . . . . . . . .48 Vehicle Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Windshield Wipers and Washers . . . . .36

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Foreword

Chery Automobile Co., Ltd.

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Introduction Regular routine maintenance will keep Vehicle Symbols

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Inspection Certification for Vehicle Delivery

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Vehicle Delivery Card

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ⴖPERSON-TO-PERSONⴖ Service Advisor Card

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Warnings and Cautions WARNING!

Vehicle Identification Number VIN Location

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BEFORE OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

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

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Ignition Key WARNING! door) is open or the key is in the ignition,

NOTE: If any of the five doors (front

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NOTE: Transmitter and receivers must Transmitter Battery Replacement

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Steering Wheel WARNING! Door Locks

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WARNING! power door locks when the engine is

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WARNING! Power Windows WARNING!

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WARNING! press the button to release the an-

To release the belt, push the red but-

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WARNING! Airbag Front Airbags

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injured in a collision in which the air- Airbag Warning Light WARNING!

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For children under 12 years old or Children who weigh between 10 kg to

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• Tail Lamps New Vehicle Break-In During 1,000-1,500 km of operation:

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FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

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컄 To Vary The Set Speed 48 컄 Tilt Down Feature 49 컄 Rear Cupholder 51

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Mirrors Outside Mirror Outside Mirrors Folding Feature

Inside Rearview Mirror

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toggle the knob in the same direction Vanity Mirrors

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Front Windshield Wipers and Mist Feature Intermittent Wiper Feature