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 1–2 BEFORE DRIVING YOUR CAR
RUNNING IN PERIOD
There are no particular running in rules for
your new Daewoo. However, following a
few simple precautions for the first few
hundred kilometers (miles) can add to the
good future performance, economy and long
life of your car.
• Do not race the engine.
• Drive at varying speeds, trying not to
"strain" the engine.
• Avoid hard stops, except in emergencies.
This will allow the brakes to bed in prop-
erly.
• Avoid full-throttle starts.
• Allow the engine to warm up after start-
ing.
• Refrain from towing a trailer/caravan or
other vehicle.
• Avoid harsh operations such as abrupt
fast start, sudden acceleration and pro-
longed high speed driving. These opera-
tions not only have a detrimental effect
on the engine but also cause increased
fuel and oil consumption, which could
result in the malfunction of the engine
components. Especially, avoid full-
throttle acceleration in low gear.
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BEFORE ENTERING THE CAR
• Ensure that windows, outside rear view
mirrors and lights are clean, undamaged
and unobstructed.
• Visually note inflation condition of tyres.
• Check that all lights are working.
• Check the area behind the vehicle if you
are about to reverse.
• Check under the vehicle for leaks.
• Check the engine oil level and other fluid/
oil levels in engine compartment.
BEFORE DRIVING OFF
• Be sure you understand your car and
its equipment and how to operate it
safely.
• Adjust your seating position.
• Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
• Ensure that all occupants of the car
have fastened their seat belts.
• Check the operation of the warning
lights when key is turned to "II" position.
• Check all gauges.
• Release the handbrake and ensure that
the brake warning light goes out.
WARNING
Check all windows, rearview mirrors,
all lights, signalling systems and
warning indicators are in working
order.
WARNING
Don't place objects on rear shelf.
• Rearward vision may be restricted.
• Sudden braking or collision may
cause objects to move and they
could cause injury.

KEY
Two keys are provided which fit all key
cylinders.
Keep one of the two keys as a spare.
The key number is stamped on the key num-
ber plate. For vehicle security keep the key
number plate in a safe place, not in the ve-
hicle. You should also record the key num-
ber in a safe place, not in the vehicle.
This deters unauthorised persons from ob-
taining a duplicate key.
WARNING
Do not leave the key with the vehicle.
• Lock the vehicle.
• Take the key with you.
key number plate
M5W1001A
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KEY WITH INTEGRATED
TRANSPONDER*
On vehicles equipped with a Daewoo Immo-
biliser System, two keys with an integrated
transponder are provided, which operate all
the locks on the vehicle.
Keep one of the two keys as a spare.
The key number is stamped on the key num-
ber plate. For vehicle security, keep the key
number plate in a safe place, not in the ve-
hicle. You should also record the key num-
ber in a safe place, not in the vehicle.
If you need additional keys, duplicates can
be obtained from your Daewoo Outlet up to
a maximum of 5.
See page 2-5 under Immobiliser System for
further details.
BEFORE DRIVING YOUR CAR 1–3
WARNING
Do not leave the key with the vehicle.
• Lock the vehicle.
• Take the key with you.
NOTE
In case of loss, replacement keys are
available from Daewoo Outlets by
quoting the key number.
To protect your car from theft, an
electronic immobilization system has
been installed in your Daewoo. Only
keys with the correct electronic code
can be used to start the car. Even if
a key has the same profile it will not
start the engine if the electronic
code is incorrect. Always obtain re-
placement of additional keys from
your Daewoo Outlet.
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DOOR LOCKS
Front doors can be locked or unlocked from
outside by using the key.
To lock, turn the key towards the front of
the vehicle.
To unlock, turn the key towards the rear of
the vehicle.
CAUTION
Lock all doors and tailgate when
leaving the vehicle unattended.
All doors can be locked or unlocked from
the inside by pushing or pulling the door lock
button located on the window sill on each
door.
All doors, except the driver's door, can be
locked from the outside by pushing the door
lock button then closing the door.
Upon leaving the vehicle, the driver's door
can be locked only from the outside with the
key.
To open the door from the outside, raise the
door handle.
To open the door from the inside, pull the
door catch.
WARNING
Never leave children or animals
unattended in the vehicle.
• They can move the vehicle unexpect-
edly.
• They can be suffocated in espe-
cially hot weather.

unlock lock unlock

lock

M5W1001P inside outside

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CENTRAL DOOR LOCKING CHILD SECURITY DOOR LOCKS

SYSTEM*
The central door locking system is activated
by the driver's door.
All doors can be simultaneously locked or
unlocked when the driver's door is locked
or unlocked by using the key or the door lock
button.
CAUTION
Lock driver's door when leaving the
vehicle unattended.
Your vehicle has child security door locks
WARNING
on each rear door.
They prevent passengers, especially chil- Children in rear seats can open rear
dren, from accidently opening the rear doors doors.
from the inside by pulling on the door handle. • Move child security door lock
When the metal latch beneath the lock on latch to lock position.
either of the rear doors is pushed down-
wards, the door cannot be opened from the
CAUTION
inside.
Moreover inside door catch will be fixed at Inside door catch could be damaged.
• Do not pull inside door catch
locking position and could not pulled.
when child security door locks are
Rear doors locked with the child security
mechanism can still be opened from the engaged.
outside if the door lock button is in the un-
lock position.

Do not pull

unlock

lock

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 1–6 BEFORE DRIVING YOUR CAR
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM WITH
ANTI-THEFT FUNCTION*
The keyless entry system lets you lock and
unlock your doors from up to 6 m away us-
ing the transmitter.
The LED on the transmitter flashes to show
that it is operational.
1. LOCK button: Locks all the doors. The
hazard lamps will flash once and the trans-
mitter will also activate the anti-theft
system.
2. UNLOCK button: Unlocks all the doors.
The hazard lamps will flash twice and the
anti-theft system will be deactivated.
LOCK
UNLOCK
LED
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NOTE
The operating range of the transmit-
ter will vary due to environmental
conditions.
Door lock and Anti-theft Mode
Activation
1. Close all windows.
2. Turn the ignition key to the "B" position
and remove it.
3. Have all passengers get out of the vehicle.
4. Close all doors, bonnet, and tailgate.
5. Lock all doors by pressing the LOCK but-
ton on the transmitter. At this time, the
hazard warning lamps flash once with a
“chirp” sound then the anti-theft mode is
activated.
If the ignition switch is placed in the “II” po-
sition or if the doors, the bonnet or the boot
are opened, the anti-theft mode and hazard
warning lamps do not operate, but door lock
function operates normally.
NOTE
The anti-theft mode cannot be acti-
vated by locking doors with the key.
Use the transmitter.
Door Unlock and Anti-theft Mode de-
activation
• Unlock all doors by pressing the UNLOCK
button on the transmitter. At this time,
the hazard warning lamps flash twice and
the anti-theft mode is de-activated.
When the UNLOCK button on the remote
transmitter is pressed, the hazard warning
lamps will flash to indicate information about
the remote keyless entry and the anti-theft
system as follows :
Normal Condition : If there has not been an
intrusion, and no malfunction has been de-
tected, the harzard warning lamps will flash
twice for 0.5 second, with a 0.5 second pause
between flashes.

Alarm Indication : If there has been an
instrusion since the last time the LOCK but-
ton was pressed, the harzard warnings lamps
will flash twice for 0.5 second, with a 1.5 sec-
ond pause between flashes.
Alarm and malfunction information in the
system will be erased the next time the sys-
tem is armed with the keyless entry transmit-
ter.
When the ignition switch is "II" position, the
hazard warning lamps will not flash.
NOTE
Use only the UNLOCK button of the
transmitter to open the doors or tail-
gate of your vehicle. The alarm will
sound if you unlock the doors or tail-
gate with ignition key in an acti-
vated anti-theft mode.
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Anti-Theft Alarm Function
When the anti-theft mode is activated, the
alarm will sound for about 30 seconds and the
hazard warning lamps will flash under the fol-
lowing condition :
• The doors, bonnet or tailgate are opened
without using the transmitter.
To stop the alarm and the hazard warning
flasher, press any button on the transmitter.
Auto Door Lock
If the door is not opened or the engine is not
started within 30 seconds after unlocking the
door with the transmitter, all the doors are
automatically locked and the anti-theft mode
is activated.
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Battery Replacement
If the indicator light fails to illuminate, the
transmitter can still be used successfully for a
while, however, it is an indication that the
batteries need renewing.
Fit panasonic CR1620 (or equivalent) replace-
ment batteries and adopt the following replace-
ment procedure :
1. Unscrew the bolt on the back cover of the
transmitter using a (+) screw driver.
2. Pop the cover of the transmitter by in-
serting a (-) screw driver (or similar ob-
ject) in the solt between covers.
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3. Pull the transmitter unit out of the cover
and carefully detach the sticker from the
unit and keep the sticker at the clean place.
4. Remove the used battery, taking care to
avoid touching the circuit board or other
components.
5. Fit the new battery, ensuring that correct
polarity is maintained (negative side (-)
facing down toward the base).
Finger marks may adversely affect battery
life ;
if possible, avoid touching the flat surfaces
of the battery and wipe them clean before
fitting.
6. Attach the sticker and put the transmit-
ter unit in the cover.
7. Reassemble the two covers of the trans-
mitter and fasten the bolt carefully.
9. Check the transmitter operation.
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Security Indicator
WARNING
The security indicator will flash when the
Used lithium batteries can pollute
vehicle is under the anti-theft mode.
environment.
This indicator goes out when the anti-theft
• Do not dispose in household refuse
mode is released by pressing the unlock
waste.
button on the transmitter or opening the door
• Follow local law regulation.
with a key.
CAUTION
Transmitter can be damaged.
• Do not reverse the polarity.
• Avoid dropping.
• Do not place heavy objects on.
• Keep transmitter away from water
and direct sun light.
NOTE
If transmitter gets wet, wipe it with
soft cloth.
SECURITY
A/C
M5G1001P

DOOR WINDOWS
To raise or lower the door window, rotate
the window regulator handle in the door
panel. Items can get trapped in windows.
Ensure window opening clear before clos-
ing windows.
WARNING
Body parts outside vehicle can be
injured if struck by passing objects.
• Keep all parts of body inside ve-
hicle.
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BEFORE DRIVING YOUR CAR 1–9
POWER WINDOW SWITCHES*
CAUTION The front power windows can be operated
by the power window switches on each
An unattended vehicle with open
front door trim pad when the ignition switch
windows can assist car crime.
is placed in position "II".
• Close all windows when leaving ve-
hicle. To lower the window, keep the top part of
the switch pressed.
NOTE To raise the window, keep the top part of
the switch lifted up.
The rear door window does not open
fully. When the window reaches the desired po-
sition, release it.
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WARNING
Body parts can be trapped in power
windows and struck by passing ob-
jects.
• Do not stick hands, head or any-
thing else out of the opening.
WARNING
Always remove the ignition key when
leaving the car to avert the risk of
injury arising from unattended chil-
dren operating the windows.
WARNING
Accidental closing of power window
can result in serious injury.
• Do not allow children to play with
power window switch.
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MANUAL SUN ROOF*
Before tilting up the sun roof, ensure the roof
antenna is set correctly.
To unlock, pull the sun roof handle towards
the front of the vehicle.
To open, press the button and raise the sun
roof to the desired position.
To close, press the button and pull the sun
roof handle down.
WARNING
Parts of body outside vehicle can be
struck by passing objects.
• Do not stick hands or anything else
out of the sun roof opening.
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CAUTION
Debris on sun roof can damage op-
eration.
• Clean sun roof before opening.
• Remove water drops, snow, ice or
sand from on top of the sun roof
before opening.
• Do not place heavy objects on sun
roof or surrounding area.
CAUTION
When leaving the vehicle unattended,
close sun roof fully.
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OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR

Adjust the outside rearview mirrors so that CAUTION The outside rearview mirrors can be folded
you can see not only each side of the road flat against the side of the vehicle by push-
Side convex mirrors make objects
behind you but also each side of your ve- ing it forward or backward when driving in
appear farther away.
hicle. This helps you determine the location narrow road or washing the vehicle, etc.
• Use inside mirror to check rear-
of objects seen in the mirror.
ward vision.
Simply move the mirror (Glass Moving Type) CAUTION
• Maintain rearward vision from
or the adjusting lever (Lever Type*) in the
driver’s seating position. All round vision can be impaired,
desired direction to adjust the mirror angles.
increasing potential for accidents.
The outside mirror on the passenger's side • Adjust mirror angles before driv-
is convex if it says "OBJECTS IN MIRROR ing.
ARE CLOSER THAN THEY APPEAR". • Check glass surface for damage.
Use this mirror to get a wider view of the • Use deicer, spray or blower to re-
road behind. move ice.

0
1
2

0
1
2
0

(Glass Moving Type) (Lever Type*)

1
2

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POWER OUTSIDE REARVIEW
MIRROR*
You may adjust the front passenger's side
outside rearview mirror up/down or left/right
using the mirror switch on the driver's door
panel.
To adjust the mirror up, down, left or right,
push the corresponding edges of the mirror
switch.
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INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR
The inside mirror can be adjusted up, down
or sideways to obtain the best view.
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Day & Night Position Select Lever*
The inside mirror has day and night posi-
tions. Make adjustment while the adjusting
lever is in the daytime position.
Move the adjusting lever to the night posi-
tion to reduce glare from the headlights of
vehicles behind you.
CAUTION
Maintain rearward vision from
driver's seating position.
• Select day position and adjust to
obtain best view.
• Select night position to reduce
night glare.
• Selecting night position may re-
duce rearward clarity.
Day Night
Adjusting lever

FRONT SEAT SLIDE ADJUSTMENT
To move the seat forwards or backwards,
pull up the control lever located under the
front side of the front seat and hold it.
Then, slide the seat to the desired position
and release the lever.
WARNING
Control of vehicle can be lost.
• Do not adjust driver's seat while
vehicle is moving.
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WARNING
Excessive seat belt slack could re-
duce effectiveness of seat belts.
• Adjust front seat before fastening
seat belt.
WARNING
Loose objects can interfere with seat-
slide mechanism.
• Do not place objects under seat.
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FRONT SEAT RECLINING
ADJUSTMENT
To adjust the seat back, pull up the lever on
the outboard side of the seat cushion until
the desired angle is achieved and release
the lever.
WARNING
Control of vehicle can be lost.
• Do not adjust seat back when ve-
hicle is moving.
WARNING
Occupants can slide under seat belts.
• Do not recline seat back too much.
• To get maximum protection adjust
seat back as upright as you can.
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HEAD RESTRAINTS
Head restraints are designed to help reduce
the risk of neck injuries.
To adjust the front seat head restraint, pull
it up or push it down.
WARNING
Head restraint helps protect against
injury.
• Do not drive without head re-
straints in place.
• Adjust centre of head restraints to
rear head contact area.
• After adjustment lock head re-
straints in position.
• Make sure the head restraints are
in place and adjusted before driv-
ing.
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To remove the head restraint,
1. Pull it up to the stop position.
2. Insert a small flat screwdriver in the
notch in the left guide sleeve.
3. With this screwdriver, push the stop pin
away from the head restraint post and
lift the head restraint from the guide
sleeve.
WARNING
Make sure the head restraints are in
place and adjusted before driving.
WARNING
Head restraints may be removed dur-
ing maintenance.
• Replace head restraints after
maintenance.
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FOLDING REAR SEAT BACK
The rear seat backs can be folded down to
increase the luggage space. And it can be
folded down separately (6:4*).
Folding procedure
(1) Pull up the strap under the front of the
rear seat cushion to release it.
(2) Guide the released rear seat cushion to
an upright position.
NOTE
To ensure enough room for rear seat
cushion operation, slide the front
seat forward and adjust the front
seat back upright.

(3) Pull up the release knob on top of the
rear seat back and fold it forward and
down.
(4) Adjust the front seats to the desired
position.
To return the seat back to the upright posi-
tion, lift it up and push it firmly into place.
To return the rear seat cushion, put the rear
part of the seat cushion in its original posi-
tion ensuring that the seat belt buckle straps
are not twisted or caught under the seat
cushion, then push the front part of the seat
cushion firmly down until it latches.
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WARNING
Cargo behind rear seats can move
and cause injury.
• Do not stack cargo higher than
rear seat back.
CAUTION
When returning rear seat back to the
upright position,
• Make sure the seat back and the
seat cushion are securely latched
into place by pushing or pulling on
them.
• Place the rear belt and buckles
between the rear seat back and the
cushion. Make sure the rear seat
belt and buckles not to be pinched
under the rear seat cushion.
• Make sure the seat belts are not
twisted or caught in the seat back
and are arranged in their proper
position.
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SEAT BELT PRECAUTIONS
To protect you and your passengers in the
event of an accident, it is compulsory that
the seat belts are worn by all occupants
while the vehicle is in use. Seat belts
should be worn correctly.
Each seat belt is designed to be used by only
one person at a time : they are not suitable
for use by children below 6 years of age.
Suitable child seats/booster cushions should
be fitted.
WARNING
Occupants could be injured seri-
ously in collisions or sudden
manoeuvres.
• All occupants must wear seat belts
at all times.
• Never use a belt for more than one
person at a time.
• Do not wear seat belt over hard or
breakable objects in pockets or in
clothing.
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CAUTION
Improper use of seat belt can cause
serious injury.
• Do not modify the seat belt.
• Do not add any device which will
affect the operation of the seatbelt.
CAUTION
Damaged seat belts can cause seri-
ous injury.
• Replace damaged seat belt imme-
diately.
• Prevent the seat belt system be-
coming damaged by a door or seat.
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When Using the Seat Belts
To help reduce the risk of personal injury in
collisions or sudden manoeuvres, use the
seat belts following these instructions on
their proper use, maintenance, and use with
child restraint systems.
WARNING
Improperly worn seat belts could
cause serious injury or death.
• Adjust seat belt as firmly as pos-
sible.
• Place the seat back as upright po-
sition as you can.
• Do not recline the seat back when
vehicle is moving.
• Never wear the seat belt when the
webbing is twisted.
• Never wear the diagonal belt un-
der your arm.
• Diagonal belt should be posi-
tioned midway over the shoulder
(never across neck).
• Lap belt should be fitted snugly
around the hips, not the waist.
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WARNING
High-positioned lap belts and loose
fitting diagonal belts could increase
the chance of serious injury due to
sliding under the belt during an ac-
cident.
CAUTION
Improper use of the seat belt can
cause serious injury.
• Buckle release button should face
outward.
• Insert seat belt tongue into desig-
nated buckle catch.
• Do not put anything into the open-
ing where the seat belt passes
through the trim panel.
NOTE
If the belt locks when being pulled
out, rewind it completely into the re-
tractor, then pull it out to the desired
length.
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Care of Seat Belts CAUTION Pregnant women

Always keep the seat belts clean and dry. It is recommended that pregnant women use
Damaged seat belts can cause seri-
Care should be taken to avoid contamination seat belts. Contact your doctor for specific
ous injury.
of the webbing with polishes, oils and recommendations.
• Inspect seat belt assemblies peri-
chemicals, and particularly battery acid.
odically.
Cleaning may safely be carried out using mild WARNING
• In the event of a collision, ensure
soap and water.
that all seatbelt components are A pregnant woman and unborn chil-
Do not bleach or dye belts since this may
checked by a Daewoo Outlet or dren could be injured when travel-
severely weaken them. Make sure that the
Daewoo Authorised Service Opera- ling in a vehicle.
belt is not damaged or trapped by sharp
tion, and replaced as necessary. • Use a three point lap-diagonal seat
edged objects.
• Replace seat belts if webbing be- belt if possible (Consult your doc-
Periodically inspect all parts of the belts and
comes frayed, contaminated or tor).
have damaged parts replaced. A belt which
damaged in any way. • Lap belt should be worn as low as
has been overstretched in an accident must
• Replace the entire seat belt assem- possible throughout the preg-
be replaced by a new one.
bly after severe impact even if the nancy.
Daewoo recommends replacing all compo-
damage is not obvious.
nent parts of the seat belts in use during a
collision. No replacement is required after a
minor collision if a Daewoo Outlet or Daewoo CAUTION
Authorised Service Operation finds that no
Improper seat belt could cause more
damage has occurred and judges everything
serious injuries.
to be in proper working order.
• Do not modify seat belt.
Seat belts and components that were not in
use during the collusion must also be in-
spected and replaced if they show signs of
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CHILD RESTRAINT
When transporting infants or small children,
an appropriate child restraint system should
always be used.
The child restraint system should be appro-
priate for your child's weight and height and
fit the car's seat properly.
Accident statistics indicate that children are
safer when properly restrained in the rear
seat rather than in the front seat.
WARNING
• Infants and small children should
always be restrained in a infant or
child restraint.
• Extreme Hazard! Do not use a rear-
ward facing child restraint on a
seat protected by an air bag in
front of it!
A child in a rear-facing child restraint installed
in the front seat can be seriously injured if
the front passenger air bag inflates.
Secure a rear-facing child restraint in the
rear seat.
A front-facing child restraint should be se-
cured in the rear seat whenever possible.
If installed in the front passenger seat, ad-
just the seat as far back as it will go.
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WARNING
• When installing a child restraint
system, follow the instructions pro-
vided by the manufacturer.
• When not in use, keep your child
restraint system secured with a
seat belt or remove it from the ve-
hicle.
• Do not hold a child in a person's
arm while riding in a vehicle.
• Never let a child stand or kneel on
any seat.
• Do not allow a child in the cargo
areas while the vehicle is moving.
Children who have outgrown child restraint
systems should sit in the rear seat and be
restrained with the seat belt. If a childs seat-
ing position has a diagonal belt which is on
or very close to the face or neck, move the
child closer to the centre of the vehicle,
slightly inboard of the diagonal belt, or move
the child to a position without a diagonal belt
if possible.
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THREE POINT SEAT BELT
Each Daewoo vehicle is equipped with three
point seat belts with automatic retractors, al-
lowing freedom of body movement when
driving at even, constant speeds, although
the spring-tensioned belts are always a snug
fit.
The belt has a "vehicle sensitive retractor"
which is designed to lock during heavy ac-
celeration or deceleration.
Do not attempt to test the locking device by
intentionally "shooting" your upper torso in
the forward direction.
This type of belt requires no length adjust-
ment. Once fitted, the belt adjusts itself to
the movement of the wearer, but in the event
of a sudden or strong shock, the belt auto-
matically locks to restrain the wearer's body.
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Using the Belt
Pull the belt evenly out of the retractor and
guide it across the body, making certain that
it is not twisted.
Insert the metal latch plate "1" into the buckle
"2".
To remove the belt, depress the red push-
button on the buckle. The belt will retract
automatically.
LAP BELT
A lap belt is installed in the centre of the rear
seat.
Insert the metal latch plate into the buckle until
it locks.
To lengthen, hold the metal latch plate at right
angles to the belt and pull on the belt.

To shorten, pull the free end of the belt away

NOTE from the metal latch plate, then pull the belt
If the belt locks when being pulled clip to take up the slack.
out, rewind it completely, then pull
it out to the desired length. Position the lap belt low on the hips.
To remove the belt, depress the red button
on the buckle.

1
1
2
INSERT to fasten
2 PRESS to unfasten

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The buckle and metal latch plate of the cen-
tre rear lap belt are identified by the "CEN-
TRE" mark. Be sure to check the marking be-
fore wearing the centre rear lap belt.
The metal latch plate of centre rear lap belt
can be fastened only into the buckle of centre
rear lap belt buckle.
WARNING
Improper use of seat belt could cause
serious injuries.
• Never wear the lap belt across your
stomach.
• Lap belt should be fitted snugly
around the hips, not on the waist.
Belt clip
PULL
PULL
PULL to
lengthen
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CAUTION
Damaged or incorrectly fastened seat
belts could cause serious injury.
• Do not fasten the metal latch into
incorrect buckle by force.
CAUTION
When fastening the rear seat diago-
nal belt or the centre rear lap belt,
make sure the metal latch plate is
inserted into the correct buckle to
obtain maximum protection from the
seat belt.
"CENTRE"
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AIR BAG*
The air bag Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) can provide additional protection for
the driver and front passenger(if equipped)
against head and chest injuries in the event
of a collision.
The air bag system activates during a severe
collision which is either frontal or when the
impact angle is up to 30° from straight ahead.
When the air bag inflates, an operating noise
may be heard and a small amount of smoke
like gas will be released. The gas is harm-
less and does not indicate that there is a fire.
Injuries, including fatal injuries, can occur in
a severe collision, even if seat belts are
worn properly and the air bags inflate.

No safety system can provide complete pro-
tection in a severe crash.
Just from viewing the vehicle damage after
a crash, it is very difficult to accurately de-
termine if the air bags should or should not
have inflated. In some cases where the air
bag did not inflate, extensive visible damage
indicated that the car absorbed much of the
crash energy, and the air bags were not
needed. In other cases, a severe jolt, such
as an impact to the under carriage, may not
cause extensive body damage but cause the
air bags to inflate.
WARNING
Occupants could be injured.
• Wear seat belt at all times.
• Air bag system serves as supple-
ment to the seat belt.
WARNING
Alternative components could injure
someone.
• Do not modify original compo-
nents.
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WARNING
Treatment by unauthorised persons
could be dangerous and cause inju-
ries.
• Air bag system must only be dis-
posed of by Daewoo Outlet.
• Air bag system must only be re-
placed by Daewoo Outlet.
WARNING
Protection of occupants could be
limited.
• Do not stick anything on steering
wheel and/or instrument panel.
• Do not cover steering wheel and
instrument panel with other mate-
rials.
CAUTION
Under the following conditions the
air bag system will not be triggered.
• Rear impacts
• Side impacts
• Rollovers
• Minor frontal collisions.
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After the Air Bag Deploys
After the air bag deflates, you may notice a
burning smell, smoke and white powder in
the interior of the vehicle. This is normal. The
burning smell is from the propellant that was
ignited to inflate the air bag. The white pow-
der is cornstarch or talcum or sodium com-
pounds which lubricate the air bag to reduce
friction of the air bag during storage and
inflation. Although they may cause some skin
or eye irritation, these substances are not
toxic.
SRS Servicing
You Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) is
virtually maintenance free. However, if one
of the following occurs, have your SRS
serviced immediately by an authorized
Daewoo dealer.
• Any of your air bag has deployed.
• The air bag warning lamp indicates a
malfunction.
See "AIR BAG WARNING LAMP" in the
index.
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Driver's Air Bag* CAUTION Front Passenger's Air Bag *

The driver's air bag is stored in the centre pad On some models, an air bag is fitted on the
Repairs by unauthorised persons front passenger's side.
of the steering wheel.
could cause injury. Repairs to steer- The front passenger's air bag is stored
The air bag inflates within milliseconds dur-
ing wheel, steering column and air above the glove box.
ing a crash and forms a safety cushion for the
bag should only be carried out by a The system is of the same type as fitted for
driver.
Daewoo Outlet. the driver.
After air bag completely inflates, it immedi-
ately deflates so that it does not interfere This air bag is quite large and inflates with
with the driver's visibility or ability to steer considerable force. It can seriously hurt a
front seat passenger who is not in the proper
and operate other controls.
position and not wearing the seat belt prop-
The air bag inflates with considerable force
erly.
and speed. It is therefore important that the
Front seat passenger should move the seat
driver's seat and seat back should be cor-
as far back as practical and sit well back in
rectly adjusted, for the air bag to be fully the seat.
effective. The driver's seat should be ad-
justed so that the steering wheel can be
reached with the arms slightly angled.

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TAILGATE
WARNING To open the tailgate, insert the key into the Tailgate release lever*
key slot and turn it clockwise. The tailgate can be opened by pulling up the
Children could be injured seriously
To close the tailgate, lower and press down tailgate release lever located under the right-
by air bag in collision.
on it. side of the driver's seat.
• NEVER INSTALL A REAR-FACING
Make sure it is securely closed and latched.
CHILD RESTRAINT IN THE FRONT
WARNING
SEAT.
WARNING An open tailgate while vehicle is in
A rear-facing child restraint could
be struck by the inflating front Exhaust gases are poisonous. motion could obscure rearward vi-
passenger air bag. Always secure • Switch off engine when tailgate is sion, resulting in an accident.
a rear-facing child restraint in the open to avoid exhaust gas entering • Do not operate tailgate release le-
rear seat. passenger compartment. ver while vehicle is in motion.
• Do not travel with the tailgate
A front-facing child restraint should be secured open.
in the rear seat whenever possible.
If installed in the front seat, adjust the seat as
far back as it will go.
Children who have outgrown child restraint
systems should sit in rear seats and be re- unlock
strained with a seat belt.

CAUTION
Repairs by unauthorised persons
could cause injury.
• Repairs to instrument panel should
only be done by a Daewoo Outlet.

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FUEL FILLER DOOR RELEASE

LEVER
The fuel filler is located in the rear quarter
panel on the right-hand side of the vehicle.
The fuel filler door release lever is located
under the right-side of the driver's seat.
3. Open the fuel filler cap by turning it WARNING
anticlockwise.
Fuel may be under pressure.
4. After refueling, tighten the fuel filler cap
• Unscrew fuel filler cap slowly.
by turning it clockwise and push the fuel
• Wait for "hissing" noise to stop.
filler door properly until it latches.
• Unscrew cap completely.

WARNING
FILLING FUEL TANK
Fuel vapour is highly flammable and CAUTION
1. Stop the engine.
can cause injury during refuelling. Engine and exhaust system can be
2. Open the fuel filler door by pulling up the
• Switch off engine. damaged.
fuel filler door release lever.
• No smoking. • Do not use leaded fuel to the ve-
• No naked flame. hicle for unleaded fuel.
• No sparks.

CAUTION
Fuel damages paintwork.
• If it spills onto paintwork wash
with cold water immediately.
close

open REMO
NOTE
CA
UTION
Fuel filler door may not open in cold
VE SL

weather.
OWLY

• Push or tap fuel filler door lightly

to assist opening.

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BONNET
1. To open the bonnet, pull the release
handle located on right lower side of in-
strument panel to unlatch the bonnet.
The bonnet will then be unlocked and
will partially open.
2. Push the bottom of the hook upwards 3. To hold the bonnet in the open position,
and lift the bonnet. insert the support rod into the slot pro-
vided in the upperside of the engine
room.

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4. Before closing the bonnet, press the
support rod firmly into its clip to prevent
it from rattling.
5. To close, lower the bonnet and allow it
to drop from the height of about 30 cm
(1 foot).
Make sure that the bonnet is locked in
position by pulling at its front edge.
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WARNING WARNING
An open bonnet while vehicle is in If it is necessary to check beneath the
motion obscures forward vision, bonnet with engine running ;
which could cause an accident. • Place gearshift in neutral.
• Check that bonnet is fully latched • Set handbrake fully.
in position by pulling at it's front
edge before driving.
• Do not operate bonnet release WARNING
handle while vehicle is in motion. An open bonnet with engine running
• Do not move vehicle with bonnet exposes moving parts which can
in raised position. crush, cut or entangle.
• Do not wear loose clothing.
• Keep hands and hair away from
WARNING moving parts.
The vehicle can still move from sta-
tionary while the bonnet is open.
Before releasing the bonnet latch ;
• Remove ignition key.
• Place gearshift in 1st or reverse.
• Set handbrake fully.
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ROOF RACK*
In some markets, cross rails for transporting
bicycles, skis etc., and the appropriate tool are
supplied with the vehicle, elsewhere these are
available from your Daewoo Dealer.

The maximum load for the roof rack rails is

110 lbs (50 kg) with 1~4 persons occupied (in-
cluding driver).
Ensure that the load is evenly distributed over
the side or cross rails. The roof surface must
not be loaded.

Consult your Daewoo Dealer for details and

regulations on driving with a loaded roof rack.

WARNING
A loaded roof rack alters the
vehicle's center of gravity ;
take care when in crosswinds and do
not drive at high speeds.

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