Chery Automobile Co., LTD

Foreword
Thank you for purchasing your new Chery automobile. To correctly operate and maintain your vehicle and understand its
features and controls, please take the time to read this manual carefully.
After you read this manual, it should be stored in the vehicle for convenient reference and remain with the vehicle
when sold so that the new owner will be aware of all safety warnings.
Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications, and / or make additions
to or improvement to its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products previously
manufactured.
Authorized Chery dealers are service professionals and are exclusively authorized by Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. When
it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has the factory-trained technicians
and OEM parts to best provide the customer satisfaction that you require.
Depending on the vehicle equipment or features specific to your vehicle, some descriptions and illustrations may dif-
fer from the equipment found on your vehicle.
Please access our website for further information.
Website: www.cheryinternational.com
娀 2008 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
5 YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
6 IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
7 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
8 PROPER MAINTENANCE OF YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
9 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
10 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
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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 the rou- The detailed index at the back of this
warranty.
tine driving and regular maintenance Owner’s Manual contains a complete
of 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 ment and accessories in this publica- Before you sign the inspection certifi-
This manual includes the current fea- tion may not appear on your vehicle. cation, your authorized dealer will in-
tures and information regarding the struct you regarding your vehicle’s
Chery A5 series of vehicles. All material New Vehicle Inspection performance capabilities according to
Prior to your purchase, your autho- its Vehicle Delivery Card, as well as
(including all standard and available
rized Chery dealer inspected your ve- provide you with general knowledge
features) contained in this publication
hicle based upon the guidelines of the of its features and regular operation.
is based on the latest information at
Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. The dealer
the time it was printed. Therefore,
will record the delivery date and affix
please note that some of the equip- 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 Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle Modifications

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

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BEFORE OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
䉴 Ignition Key 17 컄 Horn 20 컄 Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating
컄 Ignition Key Removal 17 Instructions 23
䉴 Door Locks 20
컄 Key-In-Ignition Reminder 17 컄 Central Two-Point Seat Belt
컄 Manual Door Locks 20 For Rear Seat 23
컄 Locking Doors With The
Key 17 컄 Power Door Locks 21 컄 Adjustable Upper Shoulder
Belt Anchorage 24
컄 Replacement Keys 17 컄 “Child-Protection” Door Lock
System (Rear Doors) 21 컄 Maintenance For Seat Belt 24
컄 Remote Keyless Entry 18
컄 Transmitter Battery 컄 Airbag 25
䉴 Power Windows 22
Replacement 18 컄 Supplemental Front
컄 Power Window Switches 22 Seat-Mounted Side Airbags 26
컄 Electronic Key Identification 19
컄 Auto - Down Feature 22 컄 Airbag Warning Light 27
䉴 Anti-Theft Security
Protection 19 컄 Rear Window Safety Switch 22 컄 Child Restraint 27
컄 Vehicle Alarm 19 䉴 Occupant Restraints 22 䉴 Operating Safety Tips 28
컄 Anti-Theft System 19 컄 Transporting Passengers 28
컄 Lap/Shoulder Belts 22
䉴 Steering Wheel 19 컄 Lap/Shoulder Belt Warning 컄 Locking Your Vehicle 29
컄 Adjusting Steering Wheel 19 Light 23 컄 Exhaust Gas 29

16 – BEFORE OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
컄 Interior Vehicle Safety 䉴 New Vehicle Break-In 컄 Braking System Break-In

Inspection 29 Recommendations 30 Recommendations 31
컄 Exterior Vehicle Safety 컄 Engine Break-In 컄 Tire and Wheel Break-In
Inspection 30 Recommendations 30 Recommendations 31

BEFORE OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE – 17
Ignition Key WARNING! NOTE: If any door is open or the key is

in the ignition, this will prevent the op-
Ignition Key Removal
NEVER leave children unattended in eration of the power door locks and Re-
Automatic Transaxle a vehicle. Leaving children unattended mote Keyless 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 two 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 and
ACC position, push the key inward, ro- front passenger’s doors. You can insert
tate the key to the LOCK position and the vehicle in motion. Never leave the
keys in a vehicle. the key with either side up. To lock the
remove the key. door, turn the key counter-clockwise;
to unlock the door, turn the key
CAUTION! 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
Ignition Key Positions Key-In-Ignition Reminder your authorized Chery dealer if you re-
Opening the driver’s door when the quire replacement or additional keys
key is in the ignition will sound a sig- for your vehicle.
nal to remind you to remove the key.

NOTE: Transmitter and receivers must • Radio transmitter interference, such

CAUTION!
be certified to conform to specific regula- as a radio station tower, airport trans-
Always remove the key from the vehicle tions in each individual country. Two sets mitter, and some mobile or CB radios.
and lock all doors when leaving the ve- of regulations are involved: ETS (Euro- Transmitter Battery Replacement
hicle unattended. pean Telecommunication Standard) 300-
220, which most countries use, and Ger- The recommended replacement bat-
Remote Keyless Entry man BZT federal regulation 225Z125, tery is CR2032.
This system allows you to lock or un- which is based on ETC 300-220 but has • With the transmitter buttons facing
lock the doors and trunk remotely. additional unique requirements. Opera- down, use a flat object to pry the two
tion is subject to the following two condi- halves of the transmitter apart. Make
tions: sure not to damage the seal.
• The device cannot cause harmful in-

terference.
• The device must accept any interfer-

ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Vehicle Key
To Lock the Doors If your remote lock control fails to oper-
Press and release the LOCK button on ate from a normal distance, check for Separating Transmitter Halves
the transmitter to lock all doors. these two conditions: • Remove and replace the batteries.
To Open the Trunk Avoid touching the new batteries with
• Weak batteries in the transmitter (the
Press the trunk button on the trans- expected life of the transmitter battery
mitter to unlatch the trunk. is a minimum of three years).

your fingers. Skin oils may cause bat- thorized Chery dealer to obtain a re- WARNING! (Continued)
tery deterioration. If you touch a bat- placement key. The dealer can make a
tery, clean it with rubbing alcohol. new key for your vehicle and deacti- • All four doors are locked
• To reassemble the transmitter case, vate your lost key. • The anti-theft indicator lamp in the
snap the two halves together. front of the instrument panel will
Anti-Theft Security Protection continuously flash
Electronic Key Identification
Electronic Key Identification utilizes Vehicle Alarm
Anti-Theft System
engine ⬙no-start⬙ technology to greatly With the vehicle anti-theft system
armed, and an unauthorized person An electronic chip, built into each key,
enhance the entire vehicle safety and
attempts to unlock any door, the hood integrates the key, electronic anti-
vehicle theft prevention system.
or trunk lid, this will cause the vehicle theft equipment and engine computer
The chip, built into each key, inte- into an active theft preventive system.
alarm to trigger. When triggered, the
grates the key, electronic anti-theft If a key is duplicated without the au-
vehicle alarm will cause all directional
equipment and engine computer into thorization of the owner, and the key
signals to flash continuously for 28
an active theft prevention system. If a has no chip containing the electronic
seconds and will sound the horn for 28
key is duplicated without the authori- information required for the anti-theft
seconds.
zation of the owner, and the key has equipment and engine computer, the
no chip containing the electronic infor- WARNING! engine will not start using the dupli-
mation required for the anti-theft cated key, thus decreasing the prob-
equipment and engine computer, the Only when all the doors, hood and ability of vehicle theft.
engine will not start using the dupli- trunk lid are fully closed, can the anti-
cated key, thus decreasing the prob- theft system be armed. When the ve- Steering Wheel
ability of vehicle theft. hicle is in the anti-theft mode, the fol- Adjusting Steering Wheel
In the event that you have lost your lowing will occur: The steering wheel can be adjusted to
vehicle key, you should go to an au- (Continued) make drivers more comfortable. Pull

down the locking lever to move the Horn

steering wheel upward and downward. Press the center push pad on the
After the proper adjustment, pull the steering wheel to operate the horn.
locking lever back to its original posi- The horn will still work with the igni-
tion to secure the steering wheel in tion switch in the OFF position.
place.
Door Locks
Manual Door Locks
The front doors can be locked/ Manual Lock Switch
unlocked by turning the key in the WARNING!
door lock cylinder. Use the manual
door lock switch on the door panel to For personal security and safety in the
unlock the doors from inside of the ve- event of an accident, lock the vehicle
hicle. If the rear door switch is in the doors when you drive as well as when
Adjustable Steering Wheel locked position when the door is you park and leave the vehicle. When
closed, the door will lock. It is recom- leaving the vehicle, always remove the
WARNING! key from the ignition lock, and lock
mended to use the Remote Keyless
Do not adjust the steering wheel while your vehicle. Do not leave children un-
Entry to lock the doors.
driving. Adjusting the steering wheel attended in the vehicle, or with access
while driving could cause the driver to to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised
lose control of the vehicle. use of vehicle equipment may cause
severe personal injuries or death.

Power Door Locks once the engine starts. The doors will WARNING!
A door lock switch is located on the unlock automatically on vehicles with
driver’s door panel. Press this switch power door locks when the engine is • To avoid trapping passengers in the
to lock or unlock the doors. turned off and the transaxle is in NEU- vehicle during a collision, remem-
TRAL or PARK. ber that the rear doors can only be
opened from the outside when the
“Child-Protection” Door Lock
child protection locks are engaged.
System (Rear Doors)
The Rear Door Child-Protection Locks • In hot weather, the temperature in-
are located inside the rear door. Turn side the vehicle can rise very quickly
the child lock control upward or down- after the engine is turned off. Do not
leave animals or children inside
ward to the lock or unlock position (as
parked vehicles in hot weather; in-
shown by the icons).
Power Door Lock Switch terior heat buildup may cause se-
To prevent you from locking your key rious injury or death. If even left
in the vehicle, the power door LOCK there for a short time, it is likely that
switch will not operate while the key is serious injury or death could occur.
in the ignition and any door is open.
An audible chime will sound as a re- NOTE: For emergency exit with the
minder to remove the key from the ig- system engaged, move the lock switch
nition switch.
up to the unlocked position, roll down
NOTE: The doors will lock automati- Child Lock Control the window, and open the door with the
cally on vehicles with power door locks outside door handle.
when the vehicle speed is above 45
km/h. The auto lock feature is activated

Power Windows WARNING!

Power Window Switches
Never leave children in a vehicle with
The driver’s door trim panel has
the key in the ignition switch. Occu-
switches that operate all four power
pants, particularly unattended children
windows. There are single window can become trapped by the windows
controls on each passenger door trim while operating the power window
panel that operate each respective switches and may result in serious in-
passenger door window. The windows jury or death. Rear Window Safety Switch
will operate only when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON position WARNING!
Auto - Down Feature
and will remain active for 60 seconds
All four power window switches have There is no anti-pinch protection when
after the ignition key is removed.
the Auto-Down feature. Press and hold the window is closing. To avoid per-
the window switch for one second, re- sonal injury, be sure to clear all arms,
lease, and the window will go down hands, fingers and all objects away
automatically. from the window path before closing.
Rear Window Safety Switch
There is a safety switch on the driver Occupant Restraints
door trim panel. Press the switch to
Lap/Shoulder Belts
lock all passenger side power win-
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in
Power Window Switches dows. Cancel this feature by pressing
a seat and properly using a seat belt.
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
vehicle.

sure that the seat belt is properly fas- Lap/Shoulder Belt Warning Light WARNING!
tened without looseness, twists, or ob- With the ignition switch ON,
struction. this light is illuminated. It A belt that is fastened into the wrong
will not turn off until the buckle will not protect you properly.
WARNING! driver properly attaches the Always buckle your belt into the near-
seat belt. est buckle.
A lap belt worn too high can increase
the risk of internal injury in a collision. Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating
The belt forces won’t be at the strong To release the belt, push the red but-
Instructions
hip and pelvic bones, but across your ton on the buckle. The belt will auto-
The seat belt latch plate is above the
abdomen. Always wear the lap belt as matically retract to its stowed posi-
back of the front seat, next to your
low and snug as possible. tion. If necessary, slide the latch plate
shoulder. Grasp the latch plate and
down the webbing to allow the belt to
pull out the belt. While pulling out the
In a collision, an unrestrained child, retract fully.
belt, slide the latch plate up the web-
even a tiny baby, can be propelled in- bing as far as necessary to allow the Central Two-Point Seat Belt For
side the vehicle if not properly re- belt to go around your lap. When the Rear Seat
strained. The force required to hold belt is long enough to fit, insert the This seat belt length cannot be ad-
even an infant on your lap could be- latch plate into the buckle until you justed to length automatically. The
come so great that you could not hold hear a ⬙click⬙. seat belt is adjusted by an adjustable
the child, no matter how strong you buckle that slides along its length to
are. The child and others can be badly provide the proper fit for the passen-
injured. Any child riding in the vehicle ger. When the belt has been adjusted
should be in an appropriate restraint to fit the passenger, insert the latch
for the child’s size. plate into the buckle until you hear a

⬙click⬙, and then adjust the length of Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Maintenance For Seat Belt
seat belt manually across your abdo- Anchorage Inspection of Seat Belt
men. In the driver’s seat and front passen- The seat belt should be inspected
ger’s seat, the shoulder belt can be regularly for damage or frays. Dam-
adjusted upward or downward to posi- aged parts must be replaced immedi-
tion the belt away from the driver’s or ately. Seat belt assemblies must be
passenger’s neck. Push and fully de- replaced after a collision if they have
press the button to release the an- been damaged.
chorage, and move it up or down to
the position that fits you best. WARNING!
Do not disassemble or modify the seat
Rear Central Two-Point Seat Belt
belt.
WARNING!
Washing Seat Belt
A twisted belt cannot perform properly. The seat belt should be washed with
In a collision, it could even cut into its vehicle detergent or warm water and
passenger. Be sure the belt is straight. allowed to dry naturally.
If you can’t straighten a belt in your ve-
hicle, take it to an authorized Chery Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt
dealer and have it repaired. Anchorage

WARNING! WARNING! with the seat backrest as much as pos-

sible and the inclination of seat back-
Never use chemical detergents, boiled Always properly position your seat belt rest is not over 30 degrees. Never po-
water, bleach or dye to wash the seat to maintain the proper distance from sition the front seat too close to the
belt. the steering wheel. Only then can the instrument panel. While driving, the
Never allow water to enter the belt re- airbag provide optimal protection dur- steering wheel should be held with
tractor. ing a collision. the arms slightly flexed. This is an
ideal driving posture, which helps to
Airbag Front Airbags decrease the risk of the driver being
The airbags work with the seat belts to injured in a collision in which the air-
properly restrain the driver and front- bag does not deploy.
seat passenger in the event of a colli- The front airbag will deploy in a mod-
sion. erate to severe frontal collision or
within the scope of left/right 30 de-
NOTE: As the airbags deflate you may grees collisions. When it touches the
see some smoke-like particles. The par- occupant, it instantly deflates to cush-
ticles are a normal by-product of the pro- ion the forward movement of the occu-
cess that generates the nontoxic gas Front Airbags
pant. An airbag is designed to deploy
used for airbag inflation. The seat and backrest must be posi- in moderate to severe frontal or near-
The front occupants must be sitting as tioned correctly for the airbag to pro- frontal crash. The airbag will deploy
upright as possible in order to be ef- vide optimal protection during a colli- only if the impact speed is above the
fectively protected. sion. The vertical sitting posture is system’s designated threshold level.
best when the lower back is in contact

WARNING!
Do not put anything on or around the
front airbag covers or attempt to
manually open them. Take your vehicle
to an authorized Chery dealer for steer-
ing wheel, steering column and airbag
system service or you could be injured
because of accidental airbag deploy- PAB ON/OFF Switch Seat-Mounted Side Airbag
ment. The seat-mounted airbags deploy dur-
WARNING!
ing a collision with another vehicle or
Front Passenger Airbag ON/OFF You must select ⴖOFFⴖ when a child during a collision in which the impact
Switch seat is installed in the front passenger is confined to a particular area of the
There are two operational positions, side. vehicle - such as a collision with poles,
⬙ON⬙ and ⬙OFF⬙ on the front passenger trees or similar objects.
side airbag switch. It can be selected Supplemental Front Seat-Mounted
by inserting the ignition key into the Side Airbags
switch and turning. When ⬙OFF⬙ is se- Front seat mounted side airbags pro-
lected, the PAB (Passenger Airbag) in- vide enhanced protection to help pro-
dicator in the instrument panel is illu- tect an occupant during a side impact
minated and the airbag feature on the collision.
front passenger side is deactivated.

WARNING! If you are not clear about the service WARNING! (Continued)
life of your vehicle/airbag, your autho-
Unapproved modifications or service rized Chery dealer can answer any NEVER use a rearward-facing child re-
procedures to the front passenger seat questions or address any concerns you straint seat on a passenger seat pro-
assembly, its related components, or may have. Take your vehicle only to an tected by an airbag. A rearward-facing
seat cover can change the airbag de- authorized Chery dealer for service. child restraint should only be used in
ployment in case of a frontal crash. a rear seat. A rearward-facing child re-
Child Restraint straint in the front seat may be struck
This could result in death or serious
Please follow the manufacturer’s direc- by a deploying passenger airbag which
injury to the front seat passenger if the
tions exactly when installing an infant may cause severe or fatal injury to the
vehicle is involved in an accident.
or child restraint. infant.
Airbag Warning Light WARNING!
For children under 12 years old or
When the ignition switch is in the ON
In a collision, an unrestrained child, shorter than 150 cm, the special child
position, the warning light in the in-
even a tiny baby, can be propelled in- restraint must be used properly with
strument panel will be turned on and
side the vehicle if not properly re- an infant restraint, child restraint, or
remain on for 3-4 seconds. If the light
strained. The force required to hold with the heightened seat cushion. The
does not come on, remains illumi-
even an infant on your lap could be- child restraint must be applicable and
nated after you start the vehicle, or if it
come so great that you could not hold government-authorized. Maximum
comes on as you drive, take your ve-
the child, no matter how strong you child safety can be obtained when the
hicle to an authorized Chery dealer for
are. The child and others could be safety seat works together with the
inspection. It is suggested by the air-
badly injured. Any child riding in your seat belt.
bag manufacturer that the airbag
should be replaced after 10 years of vehicle should be in a proper restraint Children who weigh less than 10 kg or
service because the efficiencies of the for the child’s size. are less than 1 year old should be
inflating agent and airbag deteriorate. (Continued) placed in a baby bed on the rear seat

with the baby lying flat and on the bed

and restrained. For infants, please use
the rearward-facing child restraint.
Child Restraint Seat Heightened Seat Cushion

Children who weigh between 18 kg WARNING!
and 36 kg or are between 4 and 12
years old should sit on the heightened Each child restraint is intended for one
seat cushion on the rear seat. The ad- child only.
justable auxiliary seat belt fixed on According to local traffic laws, children
the heightened seat cushion can en- are forbidden to sit in the front seat
sure a child uses the seat belt prop- and should use the applicable child re-
erly. The heightened seat cushion po- straints.
sitions the belt away from the child’s
neck and the lap belt should fit across
Rearward Facing Child Seat
the child’s abdomen. Operating Safety Tips
Children who weigh between 10 kg to
Transporting Passengers
18 kg or are less than 14 years old
NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN
should use child restraints on the rear
THE CARGO AREA.
seat.

WARNING! Exhaust Gas The best protection against carbon

monoxide entry into the vehicle pas-
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a WARNING! senger compartment is a properly
cargo area, inside or outside of a ve- maintained engine exhaust system.
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They
hicle. In a collision, people riding in
contain carbon monoxide (CO), which Interior Vehicle Safety Inspection
these areas are more likely to be se-
is colorless and odorless. Breathing it
riously injured or killed. Seat Belts
can make you unconscious and can
Do not allow people to ride in any area eventually poison you. Inspect the belt system periodically,
of your vehicle that is not equipped checking for cuts, frays, and loose
with seats and seat belts. Do not run the engine in a closed ga- parts. Damaged parts must be re-
rage or in confined areas any longer placed immediately. Do not disas-
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in
than needed to move your vehicle in semble or modify the system.
a seat and using a seat belt properly.
or out of the area. Front seat belt assemblies must be re-
Locking Your Vehicle If it is necessary to sit in a parked ve- placed after a collision. Rear seat belt
Always remove the key from the igni- hicle with the engine running, adjust assemblies must be replaced after a
tion and lock all doors when leaving your heating or cooling controls to collision if they have been damaged
the vehicle unattended, even in your force outside air into the vehicle. Set (i.e., bent retractor, torn webbing,
the blower at high speed. etc.). If there is any question regarding
own driveway or garage. Try to park
belt or retractor condition, replace the
your vehicle in a well-lit area and avoid If you are required to drive with the belt.
leaving articles of value exposed. trunk open, make sure that all win-
dows are closed and the climate con- Airbag Warning Light
trol BLOWER switch is set at high The light should come on and remain
speed. DO NOT use the recirculation on for 3-4 seconds as a bulb check
mode. when the ignition switch is first turned

ON. If the light is not lit during start- • Wheel nuts for proper torque • Brake fluid
ing, see your authorized Chery dealer. Lights
If the light stays on, flickers, or comes New Vehicle Break-In
Have an assistant observe the opera-
on while driving, have the system Recommendations
tion of exterior lights while you work
checked by an authorized Chery the controls. Check turn signal and Engine Break-In
dealer. high beam indicator lights on the in- Recommendations
Defroster strument panel. Check the following Vehicle frictional resistance is much
lights for proper operation: greater when the vehicle is new. The
Check the operation by selecting the
• Low beam headlamps result of proper engine break-in will
defrost mode and place the blower
impact the service life, operating reli-
control on high speed. You should be • High beam headlamps
ability and vehicle economical effi-
able to feel the air directed against • Turn signals ciency. The following is the proper en-
the windshield. See your authorized • Tail Lamps gine break-in procedure:
Chery dealer for service if your de-
• Stoplamps
froster is inoperable. During first 1,000 km of operation:
Fluid Leaks • Do not allow the engine speed to ex-
Exterior Vehicle Safety Inspection
Check the area under the vehicle after ceed 3,000 rpm
Tires overnight parking. If a leak is sus-
• Do not exceed 100 km/h
Examine tires for excessive tread wear pected, the cause should be located
and corrected immediately. Check the • Do not operate the engine at maxi-
and uneven wear patterns. Check the
following for possible leakage: mum speed when upshifting
tires for the following:
• Stones, nails, glass, or other objects • Fuel
lodged in the tread • Engine coolant
• Tread and sidewall for cuts and cracks • Engine oil
• Proper pressure (including spare) • Power steering fluid

During 1,000-1,500 km of operation: early as possible in order to save fuel, depress the brake pedal firmly to in-
• Driving speed can be gradually in- decrease operational noise and help re- crease friction and improve stopping
creased to greater than 100 km/h duce environmental pollution. capability.
• Engine speed can be gradually in- NOTE: The engine is also at risk if it is Tire and Wheel Break-In
creased to its maximum operated at too low an engine speed. It Recommendations
should be shifted to a lower gear posi- New tires also require a brief break-in
Safety Tips During Engine Break-In
tion in order to maintain the proper en- period. Your vehicle should be driven
The maximum engine speed is 6,000
gine speed. slowly and especially carefully within
rpm. If the vehicle is equipped with a
manual transmission, the vehicle must NOTE: The engine must be at normal the first 100 km of driving.
be shifted into the next highest gear operating temperature before operating Vehicle wheel nuts must be re-
before the needle of tachometer is in the engine at high speed. tightened to the specified torque after
the red range. the first 800 km of driving. Also, when
Braking System Break-In
NOTE: To utilize your vehicle effi- Recommendations a wheel has been replaced or after
ciently, avoid operating the engine at un- The brakes cannot provide the ideal wheel nuts have been loosened, they
necessary high speeds. It should be friction to stop during the vehicle’s must be re-tightened to the specified
shifted to the highest gear position as first 200 km of operation. You should torque after driving 800 km.

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33
FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
䉴 Mirrors 35 컄 Auto Wiper Feature 䉴 Lights 41
컄 Inside Rearview Mirror 35 (If Equipped) 37 컄 Headlights, Parking
컄 Windshield Washers Lights/Front Position Lights,
컄 Outside Mirror 35 37
Instrument Panel Lights and
컄 Outside Mirrors Folding License Light 41
䉴 Seats 38
Feature 35
컄 High Beam/Low Beam
컄 Power Remote Control 컄 Manual Front Seat
Select Switch 41
Mirrors 35 Adjustments 38
컄 Flash to Pass 42
컄 Heated Remote Control 컄 Recliner Adjustment 38 컄 Front Fog Lights
Mirrors 36 (If Equipped) 42
컄 Power Seats (If Equipped) 39
컄 Illuminated Vanity Mirror 36 컄 Rear Fog Lights 42
컄 Lumbar Support 39
䉴 Windshield Wipers and 컄 Turn Signals 42
Washers 36 컄 Head Restraints 40 컄 Dimmer Control 43
컄 High and Low Speed 컄 Heated Seats (If Equipped) 40 컄 Headlight Leveling System 43
Feature 37 컄 Front Interior Lighting 43
컄 Folding Rear Seat Center
컄 Mist Feature 37 Armrest 41 컄 Rear Interior Lighting 44
컄 Intermittent Wiper Feature 37 컄 Trunk Light 44

34 – FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
컄 Keyhole Light 44 컄 Anti-Pinch Override 46 䉴 Cup and Bottle Holders 47

컄 Vanity Mirror Light 44 컄 Tilt UP Feature 46 컄 Cupholders 47
컄 Brake Lights 44 컄 Tilt Down Feature 46
䉴 Storage Areas 48
컄 Reverse Lights 44 컄 Sunshade Operation 46
컄 Center Console 48
䉴 Electrical Power Outlet 44 䉴 Cigarette Lighter and
컄 Cargo Area 48
Ashtray 46
䉴 Sunroof 45 컄 Front Ashtray 46 컄 Vehicle Loading 48
컄 Opening Sunroof 45 컄 Rear Ashtray 47 䉴 Reversing Sonar System 49
컄 Closing Sunroof 45 䉴 Trunk Release 47 컄 Reversing Sonar
컄 Anti-Pinch Feature 46 컄 Trunk Release Switch 47 (If Equipped) 49

FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE – 35
Mirrors Outside Mirror Power Remote Control Mirrors

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

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

Outside mirrors can be adjusted re- Illuminated Vanity Mirror

CAUTION!
motely on the driver’s door trim panel An illuminated vanity mirror is located
only when the ignition switch is in the on the front passenger side sun visor. In cold weather, always turn the wiper
ON position. After selecting a mirror, To use it, turn the sun visor downward. switch OFF and allow the wipers to re-
toggle the knob in the same direction turn to the park position before shut-
you want the mirror to move. When Windshield Wipers and ting off the engine. If the wiper switch
finished, return the knob to the center Washers is left ON and the wipers freeze to the
middle position to guard against acci- The wiper and washer control lever is windshield, damage to the wiper mo-
dental mirror movement. located on the right side of the steer- tor may occur when the vehicle is re-
ing column. The wiper/washer oper- started.
ates only when the ignition switch is in Always remove any buildup of snow
the ON position. that prevents the windshield wiper
blades from returning to the park po-
sition. If the windshield wipers are op-
erated before the snow is removed,
damage to the wiper motor may occur.
Never operate the windshield wipers
Mirror Directions when the windshield is dry. Operating
Heated Remote Control Mirrors the windshield wipers on a dry wind-
These mirrors are heated to melt frost shield will scuff the windshield and
or ice. This feature is activated when- permanently damage the wiper blades.
ever the rear window defogger is
activated.

High and Low Speed Feature Mist Feature Windshield Washers
Wiper and Washer Lever Mist Control Windshield Washer

Move the lever down to the first setting Move the lever to the MIST position to To use the washer, pull the Windshield
past the intermittent settings for low activate a single wipe cycle to clear Wiper/Washer Control lever toward
speed wiper operation, or to the sec- the windshield. The wiper will con- you and hold it for as long as washer
ond setting past the intermittent set- tinue to operate until you release the spray is desired. If you activate the
tings for high speed wiper operation. lever. washer while the wiper control is in
the OFF position, the wipers will oper-
Intermittent Wiper Feature
ate for two wipe cycles then turn OFF.
Move the lever down to the INT posi-
tion to make a single wiping cycle with
a pause between cycles.
Auto Wiper Feature (If Equipped)
Move the lever to the AUTO position
to activate the auto wiper feature. The
wiper will function automatically when
it is raining.

Recliner Adjustment
CAUTION!
The recliner control lever is on the out-
The windshield washer operating time board side of the seat. To recline the
should be no longer than 10 seconds. seat, lean forward slightly before lifting
Operating the windshield washer when the lever, then lean back to the de-
the fluid tank is empty may damage sired position and release the lever.
the washer motor. Lean forward and lift the lever to re-
turn the seat back to its normal posi-
tion. If your vehicle is equipped with a
Seats power recliner, see the “Power Seats”
Manual Front Seat Adjustments section for operation information.
Forward and Rearward Adjustment
The manual seat adjustment bar is at
the front of the seat, near the floor.
Pull the bar upward and slide the seat
forward or backward. Release the bar Manual Seat Adjustment
once the seat is in the desired posi- WARNING!
tion. To confirm the seat is locked into
place, attempt to move the seat for- Never adjust the seat while driving.
ward and rearward after adjusting the The sudden movement of the seat
seat. could cause you to lose control. Adjust
the seat only while the vehicle is
parked.

Lumbar Support
The lumbar support control lever is on
the outboard side of the seat back.
Turn the control lever downward to in-
crease the lumbar support or upward
to decrease the lumbar support, as
desired.
Seatback Recliner Lever Power Seat Switch

Power Seats (If Equipped) WARNING!
If your vehicle has a power seat, you
can adjust it with switches that are on Adjusting the power seat while the ve-
the outboard side of the seat near the hicle is moving is dangerous. The sud-
floor. Use switch (1) to control the seat den movement of the seat could cause
back recliner. Use switch (2) to move you to lose control. Adjust the seat only
the seat up, down, forward, backward, while the vehicle is parked. Lumbar Control
or to tilt the seat. .

Head Restraints Adjusting the Head Restraints WARNING!

Head restraints can reduce the risk of Press the lock release button, then
whiplash injury in an accident. Head pull up on the head restraint to raise Never sit in a seat or allow a passen-
restraints can only protect the occu- and push down to lower. ger to sit in a seat without having the
pant if they are adjusted properly. head restraint in place and adjusted
Removing or Installing the Head properly as it may result in personal
Front Head Restraints
Restraints injury to you or your passenger in an
To remove the head restraint, you accident.
must simultaneously press the lock re-
lease button and pull out the head re- Heated Seats (If Equipped)
straint. To reinstall the head restraint, Heated seats provide comfort and
insert the posts into the sleeves and warmth in cold weather. The heaters
push the head restraint downward un- provide the same heat level for both
til it locks into place. the seat cushion and back. The driver
Rear Head Restraints seat and front passenger seat are
heated.
The adjustment of rear head restraints
is the same as the front head restraints. The controls for each seat heater are
located near the cup holder. After
turning the ignition ON, press each
switch once to activate the heated
seats. Press the switch again to deac-
Head Restraint Adjustment
tivate the heated seats.

Lights will turn off automatically when the en-

gine is starting or when the engine is
Headlights, Parking Lights/Front
stopped.
Position Lights, Instrument Panel
Lights and License Light High Beam/Low Beam Select
Switch
Heated Seat Switch

Folding Rear Seat Center Armrest
The rear seat is equipped with a fold-
ing armrest with cup holders.
Headlight Switch High Beam Functions
Turn the end of the multifunction lever When the multifunction lever is in the
to the first setting for parking lights/ headlight position, push the multi-
position lights, instrument panel lights function lever away from you to switch
and license light. Turn the end of the the headlights to the HIGH beam po-
lever to the second setting for head- sition. When the high beam position is
light operation. selected, the high beam indicator on
Folding Rear Armrest
the instrument cluster will illuminate
NOTE: The headlights only work when immediately. Pull the lever toward you
the ignition switch is ON. The headlights to switch the headlights back to LOW
beam.

Flash to Pass Rear Fog Lights Turn Signals

While driving, you can signal another The rear fog light switch is on the cen-
vehicle with your headlights by lightly ter console of the instrument panel.
pulling the multifunction lever toward With the multifunction switch in the
you. This will cause the headlights to second lighting position or when the
switch from low beam operation to front fog lights are turned on first,
high beam operation and remain on press the rear fog light switch to turn
until the lever is released. Repeating on the rear fog lights. When the rear
this operation can flash the high beam fog lights are ON, the indicator on the
headlights continuously. instrument cluster illuminates imme- Turn Signal Control
Front Fog Lights (If Equipped) diately. The rear fog lights may distract Move the multifunction lever upward
or affect visibility of drivers behind or downward and the corresponding
The front fog light switch is located in
you. Operating this light is recom- turn signal indicator on the instrument
the center of the instrument panel
above the center air outlets. With the mended only under the lowest visibil- panel will flash. Turn signals operate
multifunction switch in the first or sec- ity conditions. only when the ignition switch is in the
ond lighting position, press the front ON position.
fog light switch to turn on the front fog
lights. When the front fog lights are
ON, the indicator on the instrument
cluster illuminates immediately. The
front fog light should only be used in
foggy, snowy, or rainy conditions.

Dimmer Control Headlight Leveling System
Front Interior Light Switch

Dimmer Control Switch Headlight Leveling Switch Reading Lights
The Dimmer Control is located at the The headlight leveling switch is lo- The left and right reading lights are ac-
lower left of the instrument panel. It cated at the lower left of the instru- tivated ON by pressing the left and
controls the operation of the interior ment panel. It can be operated in four right light switches once. Press the
lights and the brightness of the instru- positions: 0, 1, 2, or 3. Each setting can switches a second time to turn the
ment panel lights. be used to adjust the headlight level reading lights OFF.
as required under specific driving Dome Light
conditions.
When the dome lamp slider switch is
Front Interior Lighting in the middle position, the dome light
The front interior light is located in the will remain OFF. Slide the dome lamp
headliner above the rearview mirror. switch to the left position to activate
the dome light ON. When the dome
light switch is in the right position,
opening any door will turn ON the
dome light. When the door is closed,

the dome light will remain illuminated seconds. This delay feature is deacti- A vanity mirror light is attached to the
for 15 seconds. This delay feature is vated when the ignition switch is in inside face of the sun visor. To turn on
deactivated when the ignition switch the ON position. this light, rotate the sun visor down-
is in the ON position. Trunk Light ward and open the cover of the vanity
When the trunk is opened, the light mirror.
Rear Interior Lighting
The rear interior light is located in the will illuminate automatically. Brake Lights
headliner, in the rear seat area. Keyhole Light Depressing the brake pedal will illu-
The keyhole light encircles the igni- minate the brake lights, and releasing
tion keyhole. The light illuminates the brake pedal will turn the brake
when you open the front door. The lights off.
light will remain on for 6 seconds. The Reverse Lights
light turns OFF when the ignition With the ignition switch in the ON po-
switch is turned to the ON position. sition, the reverse lights illuminate
Vanity Mirror Light when the transaxle is placed in the re-
verse range. The lights turn OFF when
Rear Interior Light Switch the ignition switch is in the LOCK po-
The light can be activated ON for con- sition, or the transaxle is shifted into
tinuous illumination by sliding the another range.
switch to the left position. When the
switch is in the right position, opening Electrical Power Outlet
any door will turn on the interior light. There is a 12 Volt electrical outlet lo-
When the door is closed, the interior cated on the right trim panel below
light will remain illuminated for 15 Vanity Mirror Light the center console. This outlet is pow-
ered directly from the battery. Power

is available at all times, regardless if Sunroof

CAUTION! (Continued)
the ignition is ON or OFF.
• Accessories that draw excessive
power (i.e. coolers, vacuum clean-
ers, lights, etc.) will quickly drain the
battery. Only use these intermittently
and with caution.
• After the use of high power draw-
ing accessories, or long periods of
time without starting the vehicle
1 - TILT UP 2 - SLIDE OPEN
(with accessories still plugged in),
the vehicle must be driven a suffi- Opening Sunroof
12 Volt (120W) Power Outlet Press and momentarily hold the
cient length of time to allow the gen-
CAUTION! erator to recharge the vehicle’s bat- SLIDE OPEN (2) switch and release.
tery. The sunroof will open fully and then
• Accessories, even when not in use stop automatically.
• This power outlet is designed for
(i.e. cellular phone, etc.) will draw
12V (120W) only. Do not use any
power from the vehicle’s battery. NOTE: During this operation, any
type of accessory above this voltage.
Eventually, if accessories are movement of the sunroof switch will stop
plugged in long enough, the vehi- the sunroof.
cle’s battery will discharge and de-
Closing Sunroof
grade the battery life and/or prevent
engine starting.
Press and momentarily hold the TILT
UP (1) switch and release. The sunroof
(Continued) will close fully and stop automatically.

NOTE: During this operation, any WARNING! NOTE: The sunshade cannot be
movement of the sunroof switch will stop closed if the sunroof is open.
the sunroof. There is no anti-pinch protection when
the sunroof is almost closed. To avoid Cigarette Lighter and Ashtray
Anti-Pinch Feature
personal injury, be sure to clear your Front Ashtray
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
With the sunroof closed, press and
press the switch and release to close.
momentarily hold the TILT UP (1)
Anti-Pinch Override switch and the end of the sunroof
If the sunroof retracts more than three glass will tilt up automatically. During
times continuously, the sunroof’s auto- this operation, any movement of the Front Ashtray
closing feature will be lost. The anti- sunroof switch will stop the sunroof. The front ashtray and cigarette lighter
pinch feature and auto-closing fea-
Tilt Down Feature are located at the bottom of the center
tures can be restored only by pressing
Press and momentarily hold the TILT console. Press the cigarette lighter in-
and holding the switch until the sun-
UP (1) switch and the end of the sun- ward and wait until it automatically
roof is closed completely. roof glass will automatically tilt down- pops out. The cigarette lighter can be
NOTE: The anti-pinch feature is dis- wards into the closed position. used when the ignition switch is OFF.
abled while the switch is pressed. Sunshade Operation
The sunshade can be opened manu-
ally. However, the sunshade will open
automatically as the sunroof opens.

WARNING! Trunk Release WARNING!

Trunk Release Switch
To prevent injury to passengers and Do not allow children to have access
damage to your vehicle, never press to the trunk, either by climbing into the
and hold the cigarette lighter for an trunk from the outside, or through the
extended period of time. If children inside of the vehicle. Always close the
are left in the vehicle, the cigarette trunk lid when your vehicle is unat-
lighter should be removed. tended. Once in the trunk, young chil-
dren may not be able to escape, even
Rear Ashtray if they entered through the rear seat.
If trapped in the trunk, children can
Trunk Release Switch die from suffocation or heat stroke.
The trunk can be opened by using any
of the following methods:
Cup and Bottle Holders
• Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans-
mitter Cupholders
• Trunk Release switch located next to
the steering wheel on the instrument
Rear Ashtray panel
The rear ashtray is located in the back • Vehicle key
of the center console, behind the
armrest.
Center Console Cupholders

Two sets of cup holders are available, Storage Areas Cargo Area
each of which can accommodate two The 60/40 split-folding rear seat pro-
Center Console
large beverage containers. vides cargo carrying versatility. When
Lifting the latch at the front of the
the seatback is folded to the upright
hinged armrest provides access to the
position, make sure it is latched by
center console storage areas.
firmly pulling on the top of the seat-
back above the seat strap.
Armrest Cupholders
WARNING!
If containers of hot liquid are placed Upper Storage Area
in the cup holder, they can spill while The latch opens to the top storage Vehicle Loading
transporting them. Use caution when area. The seatbacks easily fold down by
transporting hot liquids to avoid injury. pulling the nylon tabs between the
Lower Storage Area
The lower bin can be accessed di- seatbacks and the bolsters. When the
rectly, without first exposing the upper seats are folded down, they provide a
bin, by operating the latch with the continuous, nearly flat extension of
upper bin down. the load floor.

WARNING! the ignition switch is ON and the ve- OBSTACLE

AUDIBLE
hicle is shifted into reverse. When the SENSORS DISTANCE
SIGNAL
central sensor detects obstacles within FROM:
Always place cargo evenly on the cargo
Beep--- slow
floor. Put heavier objects as low and approximately 90 cm, a slow inter- C
Within 150
interrupted
as far forward as possible. rupted alarm will be heard. When rear cm
alarm
Place as much cargo as possible in
left/right sensors detect obstacles Beep--- slow
within approximately 60 cm, a rapid in- C/L/R Within 90 cm interrupted
front of the rear axle. Too much weight alarm
or improperly placed weight over or
terrupted alarm will be heard. The fol-
Beep--- rapid
behind the rear axle can cause the rear
lowing chart shows the alarm operation C/L/R Within 60 cm interrupted
of the vehicle to sway.
when the system detects an obstacle. alarm
Beep---
Do not pile luggage or cargo higher C/L/R Within 35 cm continuous
than the top of the seatback. This alarm
could impair visibility or become a • (C) Central sonar probe
dangerous projectile in a sudden stop • (L/R) Left/Right sonar probe
or collision.
WARNING!
Reversing Sonar System Applying water under high-pressure to
the sonar sensors, such as that from
Reversing Sonar (If Equipped)
a high-pressure water gun, may dam-
The reversing sonar system informs age the sonar sensors. The surface of
the driver through an alarm and by the the sonar sensors must never be
distance information on the display pressed, squeezed or impacted.
screen while the vehicle is in reverse.
The sonar system is activated when

The displayed distance changes at in- WARNING! The alarm may inadvertently sound
tervals of 5 cm. (For example, in the due to the following conditions:
case of the actual distance of 123 cm, The reversing sonar system will not op- • Your vehicle is equipped with a high-
120 cm will be displayed). erate under the following conditions: powered radio or antenna.
NOTE: The reversing sonar sensors • When loud sounds, such as a horn of
only detect the object closest to it. • Snow or mud covering the surface another vehicle, a loud motorcycle
of sensors engine, or skidding/locking tires or
NOTE: Sensors might not detect ve- brakes adjacent to the sonar sensor.
hicles that have high ground clearance. • Ice covering the surface of sensors
• Driving in slushy conditions like
Cleaning The Reversing Sonar NOTE: The sonar sensors will not splashing snow or rain.
System work in temperatures below –20°C or
Clean the reversing sonar system with above 50°C . WARNING!
water, car wash soap and a soft cloth.
Do not use rough or hard cloths. Do The sonar sensors will not detect the The alarm will not sound if an obstacle
not scratch or poke the sensors, other- following: is out of the sensing range.
wise the sensors could be damaged. • Thin objects such as steel wire, rope, When detecting several obstacles, the
fence, etc. sensor only identifies the closest ob-
• Obstacles such as small rocks, etc. ject.
• Soft obstacles that easily absorb ul-
trasonic signals such as snow, cotton,
padding, etc.

51
STARTING AND OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
䉴 Starting and Operating 52 컄 Shifting 56 䉴 Driving In Slippery
컄 Preparation Before Starting 52 컄 Downshifting 57 Conditions 61
컄 Normal Starting Procedure 52 䉴 Brake System 57 䉴 Tires 61
컄 Failed Starting Procedure 53 컄 Parking Brake 57 컄 General Information 61
컄 After Starting 53 컄 Dual Circuit Brake System 58 컄 Tire Pressure 62
컄 Starting and Operating 컄 Brake Booster 58 컄 Tire Rotation 63
Cautions 53
컄 Operating Cautions 58 컄 Spare Tire 64
컄 Hood Release 54
䉴 Antilock Brake System 컄 Tread Wear 64
䉴 Automatic Transaxle 55
(ABS) 59 컄 Replacement Tires 64
컄 4-Speed Automatic
컄 Utilizing ABS Braking 59
Transaxle 55 䉴 Fuel 65
컄 Gear Ranges 컄 ABS Self-Check 60
55 컄 General Information 65
䉴 Manual Transaxle 56 䉴 Power Steering 60 컄 Clean Air Gasoline 65
컄 5-Speed Manual Transaxle 56 䉴 Driving Through Water 60 컄 Adding Fuel 65

52 – STARTING AND OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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

STARTING AND OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE – 53
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-
(Continued)
onds before trying again.

WARNING! The hood is held closed by primary

(Continued) CAUTION!
and secondary latches. Both latches
• If you are required to drive with the The engine’s temperature will remain must be released to open the hood.
trunk lid open, make sure that all high after you turn the engine off. Af- • Pull the hood release lever located
windows are closed and the climate ter the engine is turned off, the ve-
control blower switch is set at high
under the left side of the instrument
hicles electric cooling fan will continue panel.
speed. DO NOT use the recircula- to run for approximately 10 minutes.
tion mode. • Lift the secondary latch located un-
Even if the cooling fan stops, it may run
der the front edge of the hood, near
again suddenly because of the high
Turn Off Your Engine temperature. Therefore, extra atten-
the center and raise the hood.
Before turning off your engine, always tion and caution must be given when • Use the hood prop rod to secure the
allow the engine to resume normal working in the engine compartment. hood in the open position.
idling speed and run for several sec- • Place the upper end of the prop rod
Hood Release in the hole on the left underside of
onds. This assures that the engine’s
temperature can fall gradually. This is the hood.
particularly necessary after any period To prevent possible damage to the
of hard driving. hood:
• Before closing the hood, make sure
to stow the prop rod in its proper lo-
cation.
• Do not slam the hood to close it. Use
Hood Release Lever a firm downward push at the center
of the hood to ensure that both
latches engage.

WARNING! your foot on the brake when moving placing the shift lever in PARK. Other-
the shift lever between these gears. wise, it is difficult to move the shift le-
If the hood is not fully latched it could Gear Ranges ver out of PARK because of the load
fly up when the vehicle is moving and on the 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 rearward. Shift into this range only
after the vehicle has been stopped
completely.
Automatic Transaxle
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-
axle electronics are self-calibrating, PARK supplements the parking brake
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-
dred miles. Apply the parking brake when leaving ous and may result in a loss of control
vehicle in this range. When parking on of the vehicle or an accident.
Shifting from DRIVE to PARK or RE- a flat surface, place the shift lever in
VERSE should be done only after the the PARK position first, and then ap-
accelerator pedal is released and the ply the parking brake. When parking
vehicle is stopped. Be sure to keep on a hill, set the parking brake before

DRIVE (D) Shifting

CAUTION!
This range should be used for most
city and highway driving. It provides Never drive with your foot resting on
the smoothest shifting and best fuel the clutch pedal.
economy. Never attempt to hold the vehicle on
a hill with the clutch pedal partially en-
WINTER MODE (W)
gaged.
Press the ⬙W⬙ switch on the shift panel
and you can then start to accelerate in
second gear. This function is used in WARNING! 5-Speed Shift Pattern
snowy or icy conditions. • Always use 1st gear when starting
You or others could be injured if you
leave the vehicle unattended without from a standing position.
Manual Transaxle
having the parking brake fully applied. • Fully depress the clutch pedal before
5-Speed Manual Transaxle shifting gears. As you release the
The parking brake should always be
To utilize your manual transaxle effi- clutch pedal, lightly depress the ac-
applied when the driver is not in the
ciently for both fuel economy and per- vehicle, especially on an incline. celerator pedal.
formance, it should be upshifted as ef- • Always use each gear in numerical or-
fectively as possible. der, do not skip a gear.
NOTE: During cold weather, it is nor- • Apply proper pressure to the shift le-
mal to experience increased effort in ver while shifting. Proper pressure re-
shifting until the transaxle fluid warms duces the sliding and rubbing time
up. of the synchronizer’s lock ring and re-
duce friction.

• Do not press the shift lever when Brake System

driving, extra pressure and stress will
Parking Brake
be placed on the shift fork.
When the parking brake is applied
• Shift to reverse gear only when the
with the ignition ON, the Brake Light
vehicle is stopped completely.
in the instrument cluster will illumi-
• Stop and inspect the vehicle if you
nate.
hear abnormal sounds inside the
transaxle.
WARNING!
Downshifting Parking Brake Lever
• When driving down steep hills, down- Always apply the parking brake fully To apply the parking brake, lift up on
shift to help preserve brakes. when leaving your vehicle or it may roll the parking brake lever until the resis-
and cause damage or injury. Also, be tance is moderate to high (about 7
• For better low speed acceleration,
certain to leave an automatic transaxle clicks). Before leaving the vehicle,
downshift when attempting to resume
in PARK or a manual transaxle in RE- make sure that the parking brake is
speed.
VERSE or 1st gear. Failure to do so fully applied and the gear selector is
• To avoid over-speeding the engine may allow the vehicle to roll and cause
and clutch, downshift progressively in the PARK position.
damage or injury.
and do not skip gears. To release the parking brake, slightly
Be sure the parking brake is fully dis-
pull up the parking brake lever while
WARNING! engaged before driving, failure to do
pushing the release button on the end
so can lead to brake problems due to
Do not downshift for additional engine excessive heating of the rear brakes.
of the lever. Guide the lever down-
braking on a slippery surface. The ward to its stop. The brake warning
drive wheels could lose their traction light in the instrument cluster should
and the vehicle could skid. go out.

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

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

WARNING! Power Steering • Fill the power steering fluid reservoir

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

WARNING! When driving on wet or slushy roads, it

CAUTION!
is possible for a wedge of water to
The following guidelines apply to driv- Driving through water limits your ve- build up between the tire and road
ing through water: hicle’s braking performance, which in- surface. This is hydroplaning and may
• Never drive through standing water creases brake distances. After driving cause partial or complete loss of ve-
that is deeper than the bottom of through water, drive slowly and lightly hicle control and stopping ability. To
your vehicle’s tire rims. press on the brake pedal several times reduce this possibility, the following
• Water inside your vehicle’s engine to dry the brakes. precautions should be observed:
can cause it to lockup, stall, or Getting water inside your vehicle’s en- • Slow down during rainstorms or when
cause serious internal damage. gine can cause it to lockup, stall, and roads are slushy.
• Vehicle traction and braking perfor- leave you stranded. • Slow down if the road has standing
mance will decrease while driving Failure to follow these warnings may water or puddles.
through water. result in serious injuries or death for • Replace the tires when tread wear in-
• Driving through water may cause you, your passengers, and others dicators first become visible.
damage to your vehicle’s drivetrain around your vehicle. • Keep the tires properly inflated.
components. Always inspect your ve-
• Maintain a safe following distance to
hicle’s fluids (e.g., engine oil, trans-
Driving In Slippery Conditions avoid a collision in a sudden stop.
mission, axle, etc.) for signs of con-
tamination (e.g., fluid that is milky Rapid acceleration on snow covered,
wet, or other slippery surfaces may Tires
or foamy in appearance) after driv-
ing through water. Do not continue cause the front wheels to pull errati- General Information
to operate the vehicle if any fluid cally to the right or left. This phenom- Tires are designed and engineered for
appears contaminated as this may enon occurs when there is a difference each specific vehicle. They provide
result in further damage. in the surface traction under the front the best overall performance for nor-
(driving) wheels. mal operation. The ride and handling

characteristics match the vehicle’s re- the tires on your vehicle. You will not WARNING!
quirements. With proper care they will exceed the tire’s load carrying capac-
give excellent reliability, traction, skid ity if you adhere to the loading condi- Vehicle speed must not exceed 50
resistance, and tread life. tions, tire size, and cold tire inflation km/h when using tire chains.
Tire Life pressures specified on the Tire and
Loading Information placard and in If equipped with wheel covers, they
The service life of a tire is dependent
the “Vehicle Loading” section of this should be removed before installing
upon varying factors including but not
manual. tire chains. The wheel covers should
limited to:
be reinstalled once the tire chains
• Driving style Alignment and Balance have been removed.
• Tire pressure Improper alignment may result in:
Tire Pressure
• Distance driven • Excessive tire wear The proper tire inflation pressure is
• Uneven tire wear (feathering and one listed on a placard either on the face
WARNING! sided wear) of the driver’s door or on the driver’s
Tires and spare tire should be re- • Vehicle directional pull (left or right) side door jam. Proper tire inflation
placed after six years, regardless of the Tires may also cause the vehicle to pressure is essential to the safe and
remaining tread. Failure to follow this pull left or right. Alignment will not satisfactory operation of your vehicle.
warning can result in sudden tire fail- correct this problem. Take your ve- Three primary areas are affected by
ure. You could lose control and have hicle to an authorized Chery dealer for improper tire pressure:
an accident resulting in serious injury repair. Safety
or death.
Tire Chains • Improperly inflated tires are danger-
Tire Loading Tire chains are used during heavy ous and can cause accidents.
The vehicle maximum load must not snow and winter conditions and can • Under inflation increases tire flexing
exceed the load carrying capacity of only be used on the drive wheels. and can result in tire failure.

• Over inflation reduces a tire’s ability Tire Pressure (Cold Tire) (kPa) timely rotation of tires. The benefits of
to cushion shock. Tire rotation are especially worthwhile with
Front Rear Spare
• Unequal tire pressures can cause Pressure
Tires Tires Tire aggressive tread designs such as
Chart
steering problems. those on all-season tires. Rotation will
Summer
230 210 250
• Objects on the road and chuckholes Pressure increase tread life, help to maintain
can cause damage that result in tire Winter
250 230 250
mud, snow and wet traction levels,
failure. Pressure and contribute to a smooth, quiet
NOTE: ride. See ⬙Proper Maintenance Of Your
Ride Comfort and Vehicle Stability
• The pressure should be checked and Vehicle⬙ for suggested rotation inter-
Proper tire inflation contributes to a
adjusted as well as inspecting for vals.
comfortable ride. Over inflation pro-
signs of tire wear or visible damage at
duces a jarring and uncomfortable NOTE: Tire rotation should be per-
least once a month.
ride. formed every 8,000 km - 10,000 km.
Economy • Check tire pressures more often if
Improper inflation pressures can subject to a wide range of outdoor
cause uneven wear patterns to de- temperatures, as tire pressures vary
velop across the tire tread. These ab- with temperature changes.
normal wear patterns will reduce tread Tire Rotation
life resulting in a need for early tire re- Tires on the front and rear axles of a
placement. Under inflation, also in- vehicle operate at different loads and
creases tire rolling resistance and re- perform different steering, driving,
sults in higher fuel consumption. 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

Spare Tire NOTE: Abide by the local environmen- WARNING!

The spare tire is for temporary emer- tal protection provisions for the disposal
gency use. It is engineered to be used of worn tires. Do not use a tire, wheel size, or rat-
on your style vehicle only. ing other than that specified for your
Once the driving conditions permit, re- vehicle. Combinations of unapproved
Tread Wear place the winter tires with summer tires tires and wheels may change suspen-
Tire treads should be checked peri- to reduce fuel consumption and lower sion dimensions and performance
odically for any shearing or uneven the level of road noise. characteristics, resulting in changes to
abrasions. The uneven abrasion of steering, handling, and braking of your
tread indicates a possible incorrect Replacement Tires
vehicle. This can cause unpredictable
wheel alignment. There are laws re- The tires on your new vehicle provide
handling and stress to steering and
garding tread abrasion depth. Abra- a balance of many characteristics.
suspension components. You could lose
sion bands will appear when the tread When replacing tires, Chery strongly
control and have an accident result-
depth becomes 3 mm. When the tread recommends that you use tires
ing in serious injury or death. Use only
depth reaches this point the tire must equivalent to the originals in size, the tire and wheel sizes with load rat-
be replaced. quality and performance. ings approved for your vehicle.
NOTE: Replacing original tires with

tires of a different size may result in false
speedometer and odometer readings.
It is strongly recommended to use OEM

tires, or refer to an authorized Chery
dealer for recommendations when re-
Tread Abrasion Bands placing the tires.

Fuel Poor quality gasoline can cause prob-

lems such as hard starting, stalling,
General Information
and run-on. If you experience these
Your vehicle is designed to meet all
emission regulations and provide ex- problems, try another brand of gaso-
cellent fuel economy when using high line before considering service for the
quality unleaded gasoline with a mini- vehicle.
mum research octane rating of 93. The Clean Air Gasoline
vehicle will operate on fuels ranging Many fuels are now being blended
from regular unleaded having a mini- Fuel Door Release Lever
that contribute to cleaner air, espe-
mum research octane of 93 to pre- Fuel Filler Cap
cially in those areas where air pollu-
mium unleaded with a minimum re- tion levels are high. These new blends, The fuel cap is located on the left side
search octane of 98. sometimes referred to as “reformu- of the vehicle. If the fuel cap is lost or
Besides using unleaded gasoline with lated gasoline,” provide a cleaner damaged, be sure the replacement
the proper octane rating, gasoline that burning fuel. cap is designed for this vehicle.
contains detergents, corrosion and
Adding Fuel
stability additives are recommended.
Using gasoline that has these addi- Fuel Filler Door Release
tives may help improve fuel economy, The fuel filler door can be opened by
reduce emissions, and maintain ve- pulling the fuel filler door release le-
hicle performance. ver on the left side of the driver seat.
Fuel Filler Cap

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

67
YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
䉴 Instrument Panel Features 68 䉴 Audio System 75 䉴 Climate Control 80
컄 LHD Instrument Panel 컄 General Information 75 컄 General Information 80
Features 68 컄 Radio Faceplate 76 컄 Manual Air Conditioning and
컄 RHD Instrument Panel 컄 Radio Faceplate Description 77 Heating System 81
Features 69 컄 Clock Setting 78 컄 Automatic Temperature
컄 Radio Operation 78 Control (If Equipped) 82
䉴 Instrument Cluster 70 컄 CD/MP3 Player Operation 79 䉴 Rear Window Defroster 86
컄 Instrument Cluster 컄 Remote Audio System 컄 Rear Window Defroster
Functions 71 Controls (If Equipped) 79 (If Equipped) 86

68 – YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
Instrument Panel Features

LHD Instrument Panel Features
1 - Air Outlet 5 - Passenger Side Airbag 9 - Radio 13 - Headlight Leveling Switch

2 - Steering Wheel 6 - Front Fog Light Switch 10 - Glove Box 14 - Dimmer Control Switch
3 - Instrument Cluster 7 - Rear Fog Light Switch 11 - Hood Release 15 - Remote Audio System Controls
4 - Driver Side Airbag 8 - Hazard Warning Flasher Switch 12 - Trunk Release Switch 16 - Climate Control Panel

YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL – 69
RHD Instrument Panel Features
1 - Air Outlet 5 - Steering Wheel 9 - Dimmer Control Switch 13 - Remote Audio System Controls
2 - Hazard Warning Flasher Switch 6 - Instrument Cluster 10 - Headlight Leveling Switch 14 - Climate Control Panel
3 - Rear Fog Light Switch 7 - Driver Side Airbag 11 - Trunk Release Switch 15 - Radio
4 - Front Fog Light Switch 8 - Passenger Side Airbag 12 - Hood Release 16 - Glove Box

Instrument Cluster

Instrument Cluster Functions running, your vehicle will usually be NOTE: Use the tires designated for
1. Tachometer drivable. Nonetheless, see your au- your vehicle. Otherwise the speedom-
thorized Chery dealer for service as eter will not indicate the correct vehicle
The white area of the scale shows the
soon as possible. speed.
permissible engine revolutions-per-
minute (rpm x 1000) for each gear 3. Maintenance Indicator Light 6. High Beam Indicator Light
range. Before the tachometer reaches
Every 5,000 km this warning This light shows that the
the red area, ease up on the accelera-
light will illuminate as a re- headlights are on high beam.
tor to prevent engine damage.
minder that the vehicle Push the Multifunction lever
2. Electronic Throttle Control should be returned to your away from you to switch the
Indicator Light authorized Chery dealer for headlights to high beam. Pull the lever
This light will turn on briefly maintenance. toward you, to switch the headlights
as a self-check when the ig- back to low beam.
4. Turn Signal Indicator Light
nition switch is turned ON. 7. Airbag Light
The left or right arrow will
This light informs you of a
flash in unison with the cor- This light illuminates for
problem with the Electronic Throttle
responding front and rear three to four seconds as a
Control system. When a problem is
turn signal lights when the bulb check when the ignition
detected, the light will illuminate
while the engine is running. If the light turn signal switch is operated. Refer to switch is first turned ON. If
turns on while the engine is running, “Lights” in Chapter 3 of this manual for the light does not illuminate during
safely bring the vehicle to a complete more information. starting, stays on, or turns on while
stop as soon as possible, place the driving, have the system checked by
5. Speedometer
shift lever in PARK, and cycle the igni- an authorized Chery dealer.
The Speedometer indicates vehicle
tion key. The light should turn off. If
speed in kilometers per hour (km/h).
the light remains lit with the engine

8. Temperature Gauge 9. Fuel Gauge Indicator Light turns on when the en-
The temperature gauge shows The fuel gauge indicates the gine is running, the vehicle should be
engine coolant temperature. amount of fuel the vehicle serviced as soon as possible.
Any reading within the normal has in the fuel tank. This in- 11. Parking Brake System Warning
range indicates that the en- dicator lights when the fuel Light
gine cooling system is operating prop- level drops to no more than 10 liters.
The Parking Brake Warning
erly. The pointer may show a higher The fuel gauge pointer will be in the
Light will illuminate and stay
than normal temperature when driving red area. When this indicator lights,
on briefly as a bulb check
in hot weather, up mountain grades, in you should fill the fuel tank as soon as when the ignition is first
heavy stop and go traffic, or when tow- possible. turned on. This indicator lights when
ing a trailer. The instrument cluster will
10. Malfunction Indicator Light the parking brake is operated.
sound a chime when the pointer rises to
the ⬙H⬙ (red) mark. If this occurs, safely This light is part of an On- 12. Position Light Indicator Light
pull over and stop the vehicle. Then board Diagnostic System
This light illuminates when
idle the vehicle with the air conditioner (OBD) that monitors emis-
the parking lights or head-
turned off until the pointer drops back sions, engine, and automatic
lights are turned ON.
into the normal range. If the pointer re- transmission control systems. The
mains on the ⬙H⬙ (red) mark, turn the light will illuminate when the key is in 13. Rear Fog Light Indicator Light
engine off immediately and call for the ON position before the engine
starts. If the light does not turn on This light illuminates when
service. the rear fog lights are ON.
when turning the key from LOCK or
ACC to ON, have the condition
checked promptly. If the Malfunction

14. Front Fog Light Indicator Light 19. Odometer/Trip Odometer specifications, this light illuminates. If
This light illuminates when Odometer - The odometer shows the this light turns on, please drive your
the front fog lights are ON. total distance the vehicle has been vehicle carefully and have the brake
driven. pads checked by an authorized Chery
dealer.
Trip Odometer - The trip odometer
15. Digital Clock Button 22. Oil Pressure Light
shows individual trip mileage since
Press and hold the button for a few the trip odometer was last set to zero. This light shows low engine
seconds to adjust the clock. Adjust oil pressure. The light will
both the hour and the minutes 20. Trip Odometer Button
turn on and remain on for
through this button. Press and release this button to several seconds when the ig-
change the display from odometer to nition switch is turned from the LOCK
16. Transaxle Range Indicator
trip odometer. Press and release the or ACC position to the ON position.
(If Equipped)
button again to change the display The light will turn off after the engine
This display indicator shows the auto- back to the odometer. To reset the trip
matic transaxle gear selection. is started. If the light does not turn on
odometer, first set the display to Trip during starting, have the system
17. Digital Clock Mode. Then push and hold the button checked by an authorized Chery
This display indicator shows the time. until the display resets to 0. The dealer. If the light turns on and re-
odometer must be in Trip Mode to remains on while driving, safely bring
18. Door/Trunk Lid Open Warning set the trip odometer. the vehicle to a stop and shut the en-
Display
21. Brake Pad Wearing Warning gine off. Check the engine oil level
When the ignition switch is Light and verify it is in the proper operating
ON, this display indicates range. If the oil pressure light remains
the condition of the vehicle’s When the brake pads are
on, have the vehicle towed to an au-
four doors and trunk lid. worn below their allowable thorized Chery dealer.

23. Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light 24. Seat Belt Reminder Light an authorized Chery dealer. The dual
(ABS) This light will illuminate for brake system provides a reserve brak-
This light monitors the Anti- about six seconds when the ing capacity in the event of a failure to
Lock Brake System (ABS). ignition switch is first turned a portion of the hydraulic system. Fail-
The light will turn on when ON. If you have not pulled ure of either half of the dual brake sys-
the ignition switch is turned the shoulder belt out of the retractor, tem is indicated by the Brake Warning
to the ON position and may stay on for this light will turn on. This is a re- Light, which will turn on when the
several seconds. During this time, the minder to buckle your seat belt. This brake fluid level in the master cylin-
ABS is performing its self-check cycle light will remain on until you buckle der has dropped below a specified
to ensure that the system is working your seat belt. level. The light will remain on until the
properly. If the light remains on or cause is corrected.
25. Brake System Warning Light
turns on while driving, it indicates that
the Anti-Lock portion of the brake sys- This light monitors various WARNING!
brake functions, including
tem is not functioning and that service Driving a vehicle with an illuminated
brake fluid level and brake
is required. However, the conven- brake system warning light and an anti-
application. If the light illu-
tional brake system will continue to lock warning light is dangerous. Part
minates it may indicate that the brake
operate normally, provided the of the brake system may have failed.
fluid level is low or that there is a
BRAKE warning light is not on. If the problem with the brake system. When It will take longer to stop the vehicle.
ABS light is on, the brake system this light is on, you should check You could have an accident. Have the
should be serviced as soon as pos- whether the brake fluid level is too vehicle checked immediately.
sible to restore the benefit of Anti- low. If the brake fluid level is too low,
Lock brakes. Refer to “Brake System” you should fill the brake fluid immedi-
in Chapter 4 of this manual for more ately to the level between ⬙MIN⬙ and
information. ⬙MAX⬙. Have the system checked by

26. Charging System Light PAB (Passenger Airbag) indicator is on, • FM (Frequency Modulation), in which
This light shows the status of and the front passenger side airbag will the frequency of the wave is varied
the electrical charging sys- not work. When the ON position is se- to carry the sound.
tem. The light should illumi- lected, the indicator will turn off.
AM Reception
nate when the ignition switch AM sound is based on wave ampli-
Audio System
is first turned ON and remain on tude, so AM reception can be dis-
briefly as a bulb check. If the light re- General Information
rupted by such things as lightning,
mains on or turns on while driving, turn The radio will provide excellent re-
power lines and neon signs.
off some of the vehicle’s electrical de- ception under most operating condi-
vices, such as the fog lights or rear de- tions. However, like any system, ra- FM Reception
froster. If the light remains on, it indi- dios have performance limitations. To Because FM transmission is based on
cates that the charging system is help you understand and avoid con- frequency variations, interference that
experiencing a problem. See your au- cern about these possible malfunc- consists of amplitude variations can
thorized Chery dealer for service tions, you must understand how radio be filtered out, leaving the reception
immediately. signals are transmitted and received. relatively clear, which is the major fea-
27. Front Passenger Side Airbag Radio Signals ture of FM radio.
ON/OFF Switch Light
There are two basic types of radio sig-
The front passenger side air- nals:
bag ON/OFF switch is located
• AM (Amplitude Modulation), in which
in the front passenger side
the transmitted sound causes the am-
instrument panel. It operates
plitude, or height of the radio waves
in two positions (ON or OFF) which can
to vary.
be selected by inserting the ignition
key. If the OFF position is selected, the

Radio Faceplate

Radio Faceplate Description

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

Clock Setting • Press Previous Track button to select

• Press SET button to enter the SET UP the hour digit.
menu. • Press SET button to leave the SET UP
• Press Next Track button until you menu.
reach the option TIME. 10 seconds after any key operation,
• Press SET button to alter the 12H or the display will always show the time
24H. when the clock mode is activated.
• Press Next Track button to select hour
digit. Radio Operation
ON/OFF
Press the power/volume knob to turn
the radio ON or OFF.
Volume
Turn the power/volume knob to adjust
the volume. To increase volume, turn
Clock Setting the knob clockwise. Turn it counter-
• Press SET button to adjust the hour clockwise to decrease volume.
digit.
Audio Setting
• Press Next Track button to select the
minute digit. Press SEL button to enter the audio
setting mode. Turn the power/volume
• Press SET button to adjust the minute
knob to display the selected option.
digit.
• BASS – To increase or decrease bass

• TREBLE – To increase or decrease search for another station, press the • Select the pre-set button (1-6) you
treble forward or rewind button again. wish to lock onto the station
• BAL – To move the sound to the right Manual Tuning • Press and release that button
or left speaker, or balance the sound
Switch to manual tuning mode. Press • The station is now saved in the radio
between the speakers memory
the rewind button to tune to a station
• FADER – To move the sound to the of a lower frequency or press the for- CD/MP3 Player Operation
front or rear speakers, or balance the ward button to tune to a higher
sound between the speakers frequency. NOTE: Refer to your “Radio/CD Player
• LOUD (off, low, mid, high) User Manual” for detailed operating in-
Automatically Storing Stations structions.
• Sound Style – Preset settings for JAZZ,
VOCAL, POP, CLASSIC, or ROCK You can automatically store 6 FM sta- Remote Audio System Controls
tions on the FM AST band or 6 AM sta- (If Equipped)
After five seconds, the display returns tions on the AM AST band. When you The remote audio system controls are
to the last mode of operation. use auto store, the new stations re- located on the surface of the steering
Frequency Scan (SCN) place any stations previously stored in wheel.
the FM AST band or the AM AST band.
Press SCN to activate/deactivate Fre-
quency Scan. Frequency scan allows To automatically store a station to
you to listen to each station found on memory, perform the following proce-
the current band for about 10 seconds. dure:
Auto Search • Tune the radio to the desired station
frequency
Press the forward button to tune to a
station of a higher frequency or rewind • Press the SET button on the radio
button to tune to a lower frequency. To faceplate Remote Audio System Controls

Left-Hand Switch Functions for Fresh Air Filter Air Conditioner System Performance
Radio Operation If your air conditioning performance
• Press the ⬙MODE⬙ button to change seems lower than expected, check the
modes (i.e., AM, FM, etc). front of the A/C condenser located in
• Press the ⬙SEEK BAND⬙ button to front of the radiator for an accumula-
seek the next listenable station from tion of dirt or insects. Clean with a
the current setting. gentle water spray from behind the ra-
• Press the “VOLUME” button to in- diator and through the condenser.
crease or decrease the volume.
Fresh Air Filter Location NOTE: Front fascia protectors may re-
Climate Control The fresh air filter prevents most dust duce airflow to the condenser, reducing
General Information and pollen from entering the passen- air conditioning performance.
The air conditioning and heating sys- ger compartment. The filter acts on air For best air conditioner performance,
tem is designed to make you comfort- coming from outside the vehicle and
select the recirculation mode while
able in all types of weather. recirculated air within the passenger
operating the air conditioning system.
compartment. The filter can be
The air conditioner will absorb mois- washed periodically as needed. Heater System Performance
ture in the air and collect on the
Heater performance is dependant on
evaporator. This moisture then drains
out of the evaporator under the ve- the temperature of the engine coolant.
hicle. Therefore, the vehicle must be at
proper operating temperature before
NOTE: While parked, a small puddle
the heating system will perform to its
of water gathered under the vehicle
full potential.
while operating the air conditioning is
considered normal.

Manual Air Conditioning and Blower Control Mode Control (Air Direction)
Heating System Use this control to Use this control to
regulate the amount choose from several
of air forced through patterns of air distri-
the ventilation sys- bution.
tem in any mode.
The blower speed
increases as the
control is moved to the right from the Panel
OFF position. There are four blower Airflow is directed through the
Manual Temperature Control Panel speeds. outlets in the instrument panel.
The manual air conditioning and heat- These outlets can be adjusted to
Temperature Control
ing system allows you to select the fol- direct airflow.
lowing: Use this control to
• Blower motor speed (controls four regulate the tem- Bi-Level
speeds) perature of the air in- Airflow is directed through the
side the passenger
• Discharge air temperature (tempera- instrument panel and floor out-
compartment. The lets.
ture blend)
blue area of the scale
• Discharge air direction (panel, bi- indicates cooler tem- Floor
level, floor, mix, defrost)
peratures; the red area indicates Airflow is directed through the
• A/C compressor operation (controls warmer temperatures. floor outlets with a small
ON/OFF function)
amount flowing through the de-
• Air inlet source (outside air/recircu- frost and side window defog outlets.
lated air)

Mix Air Conditioner Control humidity is present. Activating recircu-

Airflow is directed through the Press this button to lation will cause the LED in the control
floor, defrost, and side window turn on the air con- button to illuminate.
defog outlets. This setting ditioner. When the Automatic Temperature Control
works best in cold or snowy conditions air conditioner is (If Equipped)
that require extra heat to the wind- turned on, cool de-
shield. This setting is good for main- humidified air will
taining comfort while reducing mois- flow through the
ture on the windshield. outlets selected with the Mode con-
trol dial. An LED in the button illumi-
Defrost
nates when manual compressor op-
Airflow is directed through the eration is selected.
outlets for the windshield and
Recirculation Control
side window defrosters. Use
Automatic Temperature Control Panel
this mode with maximum blower and Press the recircula-
tion button to recir- The automatic air conditioning and
temperature settings for best wind-
culate the air inside heating system allows you to select
shield and side window defrosting.
the vehicle. Use the the following:
recirculation mode • Blower motor speed (controls eight
to rapidly cool the speeds)
inside of the ve- • Inside temperature (18°C - 32°C)
hicle. The recirculation mode can also • Discharge air direction (panel, bi-
be used to temporarily block outside level, floor, mix, defrost)
odors, smoke, and dust, or when high

• A/C compressor operation (controls vehicle speed, A/C pressure, outside The system will automatically memo-
ON/OFF function) temperature, and engine cooling tem- rize and run the mode which the user
• Air inlet source (outside air/recircu- perature. The air conditioner control last set.
lated air) system will adjust the blower speed Use this control knob to regulate the
automatically to maintain the set inte- amount of air forced through the ven-
NOTE: The automatic temperature rior level temperature setting. The de- tilation system in any mode. The
control system offers the ability to be fault blower mode setting while in the blower speed increases as the control
manually operated. This means the op- AUTO mode, are the floor outlets. The is moved to the right from the OFF po-
erator can override the blower, the blower speed and the blowing mode sition. There are eight blower speeds.
mode, or both. can also be adjusted manually under
AUTO mode. However, the system will Temperature Control Knob / Outside
Mode Control Knob/Blower Control
Knob exit from AUTO mode after manual ad- Temperature Display Knob
justment has occurred.
The system will switch to interior recir-
culation mode automatically once
each of the following conditions are
met:
• The air conditioner compressor is ac-
tivated.
• The vehicle speed exceeds 10 km/h
Press the button to select AUTO Adjust the temperature you would like
for 10 seconds.
mode, the system will control the inte- the system to maintain by rotating the
• The vehicle stops. Temperature Control Knob.
rior temperature to reach the set level
by gathering information relating to

• Rotating clockwise – increases tem- Press this knob and the system set Recirculation Control
perature by 0.5° for each graduation. temperature on the screen will be re- Press the recircula-
• Rotating counterclockwise – decreases placed temporarily by the outside tion button to recir-
temperature by 0.5° for each temperature. After three seconds, the culate the air inside
graduation. screen will display the set tempera- the vehicle. Use the
The set temperature will be displayed ture again. recirculation mode
on the climate control display panel. to rapidly cool the
NOTE: While displaying the outside inside of the ve-
The recommended setting for maxi-
temperature, rotating the knob will not hicle. The recirculation mode can also
mum comfort for the average person is
change the set temperature. be used to temporarily block outside
22°C.
Climate Control OFF Button odors, smoke, and dust.
When the climate control system is
operating, rotating the knob switch Press OFF button, Mode Control (Air Direction)
counterclockwise will increase cold air the system enters Use this control to
output. When rotating the knob to the into OFF status and choose from several
LO position (below 18°C), the system the display screen patterns of air distri-
will be set to low temperature status. turns off. bution.
When rotating the knob to the HI po-
sition (above 32°C), the system will be
set to high temperature status.

Panel Mix The air conditioning system will start

• This setting directs most of the air- • Airflow is directed through the floor, automatically once each of the follow-
flow through the outlets in the instru- defrost, and side window defog out- ing conditions are met:
ment panel. These outlets can be ad- lets. This setting works best in cold • The engine is running.
justed to direct airflow. or snowy conditions that require ex- • Outside temperature is above 4 °C.
tra heat to the windshield. This set-
Bi-Level • The blower speed is set to less than
ting is good for maintaining comfort
• Airflow is directed through both the 1 - 8.
while reducing moisture on the
instrument panel and floor outlets. windshield. Windshield Defrost Control
Floor Air Conditioner Control Airflow is directed
• This setting directs most of the air- Press this button to through the outlets
flow through the floor outlets with a turn on the air con- for the windshield
small amount flowing through the de- ditioner. When the and side window
frost and side window defog outlets. air conditioner is defrosters. Use this
turned on, cool de- mode with maxi-
humidified air will mum blower and
flow through the temperature settings for best wind-
outlets selected with the Mode con- shield and side window defrosting.
trol dial.

Rear Window Defroster window defroster is on. The rear win-

CAUTION! (Continued)
dow defroster automatically turns off
Rear Window Defroster • Use a soft cloth and a mild wash-
after approximately 10 minutes. Press
(If Equipped) the button a second time to deactivate ing solution, wiping parallel to the
The rear window de- the rear window defroster. heating elements.
froster button is lo-
• Only peel labels off after soaking
cated on the climate CAUTION! with warm water.
control panel. Press
the rear window de- Use the following care for the rear win- • Do not use scrapers, sharp instru-
froster button to turn dow: ments, or abrasive window cleaners
on the rear window on the interior surface of the win-
• Do not use abrasive window clean-
defroster and the heated outside mir- dow.
ers on the interior surface of the
rors (if equipped). An indicator in the window.
button will illuminate when the rear
(Continued)

87
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
CONTENTS
䉴 Hazard Warning Flasher 88 컄 Jacking Instructions 89 䉴 Towing A Disabled Vehicle 93
䉴 Jacking and Tire Changing 컄 Wheel Nut Torque
88 䉴 Removing and Installing
Specification 91
컄 Jack Location 88 Vehicle Battery 94
컄 Spare Tire Location 88 䉴 Vehicle Overheating 91
䉴 Jump-Starting Procedures
컄 Preparations For Jacking 89 䉴 Fuse Replacement 92 Due to A Low Battery 94

88 – IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
Hazard Warning Flasher Jacking and Tire Changing Spare Tire Location
The spare tire is stowed under the
The hazard switch is located Jack Location
rear load floor in the trunk.
on the instrument panel,
The jack is stowed with the spare tire
above the center air outlets. under the load floor in the trunk.
Depress the switch to acti-
vate both cluster indicators and all
front and rear directional signals. De-
press the switch again to turn the Haz-
ard Warning Flashers off. This is an
emergency warning system and it
should only be used for emergencies.
Spare Tire Location
Use it when your vehicle is disabled
and creating a safety hazard for other Spare Tire Removal
Jack Storage Location
motorists. • Lift the rear load floor.
NOTE: The maximum working load of
• Remove the spare tire retaining bolt.
The hazard warning flashers will con- the jack is 800 kg.
tinue to operate even though the igni- • Remove the spare tire.
tion switch is on the LOCK position.
NOTE: With extended use, the hazard

warning flashers may drain the battery.

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY – 89
Preparations For Jacking • Turn on the hazard warning flashers. Jacking Instructions
• Park the vehicle on a firm, level sur- • Put wheel blocks at the front and rear • Remove the spare tire, jack, and jack-
face. Avoid steep, icy, or slippery ar- of the tire diagonally opposite the tire handle from the trunk.
eas. being changed. For example, if chang- • Loosen, but do not remove, the wheel
• Set the parking brake firmly. For ve- ing the right front tire, block the left nuts on the wheel with the flat tire.
hicles equipped with an automatic rear wheel. Turn the wheel nuts counterclockwise
transaxle, place the vehicle in PARK. while the wheel is still on the ground.
For a manual transmission equipped WARNING!
• Place the jack underneath the lift area
vehicle, place the transaxle in RE- Do not attempt to change a tire on the that is closest to the flat tire. Turn the
VERSE. side of the vehicle close to moving traf- jack screw clockwise to firmly engage
• Turn off the engine. fic. Pull far enough off the road to the jack saddle with the lift area of
avoid the danger of being hit when op- the sill flange.
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 may want to call a service center
To verify correct wheel nut torque, if your vehicle overheats.
Minimum tire lift provides maximum have them checked with a torque
stability. wrench by your authorized Chery There are steps that you can take to
dealer as soon as possible after the re- slow down an impending overheat
• Remove the wheel nuts.
pair. condition. If your air conditioner is on,
• Remove the wheel and tire assem-
bly from the hub. turn it off. The air conditioning system
• Lower the jack to its fully closed po- adds heat to the engine cooling sys-
• Install the spare tire. sition. tem and turning the air conditioner off
• Install the wheel nuts with the ta- • Stow the jack-handle and jack. can help remove this heat. You can
pered end of the nuts toward the
• Place the flat tire in the trunk. Have also turn the temperature control to
wheel. Lightly tighten the nuts by
it repaired or replaced as soon as the maximum heat setting, the mode
hand.
possible. control to floor and the fan control to
• Lower the vehicle by turning the jack
Wheel Nut Torque Specification high. This allows the heater core to act
screw counterclockwise with the jack
as a supplement to the radiator and
handle. Description Torque (N•m)
Wheel Nuts 110
aids in removing heat from the engine
cooling system.

sible electrical overload. If a fuse fails

CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued)
on your vehicle, see the fuse applica-
• Driving with a hot cooling system • Check the coolant level. If it is low, tion chart to replace the fuse with the
could damage your vehicle. If the look for leaks in the radiator hoses proper amperage.
temperature gauge reads “H”, and connections, heater hoses and
safely pull the vehicle off the road, connections, radiator and water WARNING!
stop the vehicle and turn on your pump. If you find a leak or other
hazard warning flasher. Put the damage, or if coolant is still leak- Turn the ignition switch OFF before re-
transaxle in ⴖPⴖ (automatic) or NEU- ing, stop the engine immediately. placing any fuse.
TRAL (manual) and apply the park- Call an authorized Chery dealer for
ing brake. Turn the air conditioner assistance.
CAUTION!
off if it is being used. • If there are no obvious leaks, check
• If coolant or steam is escaping from the coolant reservoir. If it is dry, add When replacing a blown fuse, it is im-
under the hood or from the engine coolant as required. See ⴖAdding portant to use only a fuse having the
compartment, turn the engine off, Coolantⴖ in the ⴖProper Maintenance correct amperage rating. The use of
the radiator cooling fans will start Of Your Vehicleⴖ. a fuse with a rating other than indi-
to cool the engine. If there is no cated may result in a dangerous elec-
coolant or steam escaping, leave the trical system overload. If a properly
NOTE: If the engine continues to over-
engine running at idle and make rated fuse continues to blow, it indi-
heat or frequently overheats, have the
sure the electric cooling fan is op- cates a problem in the circuit that must
cooling system inspected by your autho-
erating. If it is not, turn the engine be corrected.
rized dealer as soon as possible.
off and let it cool.
(Continued)
Fuse Replacement The Front Fuse and Relay Box is lo-
Fuses are used to protect electrical cated in the engine compartment.
circuitry and components from a pos-

A blown fuse can be identified by the Fuse Color Amperage

melted fuse wire. Pink 40 A
Yellow 60 A
Towing A Disabled Vehicle

NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped with
tow hooks at both the front and rear.
Front Fuse and Relay Box CAUTION!

Spare fuses should be carried in the
vehicle in case any should fail. Your Observe the following guidelines when
towing the vehicle:
authorized Chery dealer stocks vari-
ous types of fuses required for your • Tow the vehicle slowly and smoothly
vehicle. to avoid damage.
• If the vehicle needs to be steered
CAUTION! while being towed, the ignition
switch must be in the ON position,
When installing the Front Fuse and Re-
not in the LOCK or ACC position.
lay Box cover, it is important to ensure
Fuse Color Amperage
the cover is properly positioned and Auburn 5A
• Power brake and power steering as-
fully latched. Failure to do so may al- Brown 7.5 A sist is not unavailable when the en-
low water to enter and possibly result Red 10 A gine is off, the required operational
in an electrical system failure. Blue 15 A force is increased significantly.
Yellow 20 A
(Continued)
Green 30 A

(+) battery cable first and then the WARNING!

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

The following prevention 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 engine 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.

96

97
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
CONTENTS
䉴 Service for Your Vehicle 98 䉴 If You Need Assistance 98 컄 After-Sales Service
컄 Service Appointments 98 컄 Vehicle Satisfaction 98 Department Chery
컄 Service List International 99
98 컄 Authorized Chery Dealer
컄 Service Requests 98 Service 99

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

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE – 99
Authorized Chery Dealer Service After-Sales Service Department Any communication sent to the After-
Only Original Equipment Manufac- Chery International Sales Service Department Chery In-
turer (OEM) parts and materials can The following is the address, zip code, ternational should include the follow-
extend your vehicles life. Chery Auto- E-mail, website and telephone hotline ing information:
mobile Co., Ltd. only supplies OEM number of the After-Sales Service De- • Owner’s name and address
parts to authorized Chery dealers lo- partment Chery International: • Owner’s telephone number
cated world wide. Therefore, only use
authorized OEM parts from an autho- Address: After-Sales Service Department • Owner’s E-mail
rized Chery dealer. Chery International, • Selling and servicing dealer
No.8 Changchun Road, • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Authorized Chery dealers are service Economic & Technical
professionals and are exclusively au- • Vehicle’s delivery date and current
Development Zone, Wuhu,
thorized by Chery Automobile Co., Anhui Province, China odometer reading
Ltd. For vehicle service, remember • Service history of your vehicle
that your authorized dealer knows Zip Code: 241009
• An accurate description of the prob-
your vehicle best, has the factory- E-mail: helpdesk@mychery.com lem and the conditions under which
trained technicians and OEM parts to
Website: www.cheryinternational.com it occurs.
best provide the customer satisfaction
that you require. Hotline: +86-553-5923830

100

101
PROPER MAINTENANCE OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
䉴 Proper Maintenance Of 컄 Bulb Replacement 110 컄 Fuel Consumption 114
Your Vehicle 102 컄 Fluids And Capacities 112
컄 Vehicle Dimensions 115
컄 LHD Engine Compartment 102 컄 Fluids, Lubricants, and
컄 RHD Engine Compartment 103 Genuine Parts 113
컄 Maintenance Procedures 104 컄 Vehicle Weight 113

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

LHD Engine Compartment
1 - Engine Oil Fill 6 - Battery

2 - Brake Fluid Reservoir 7 - Engine Oil Dipstick
3 - Air Cleaner Filter 8 - Washer Fluid Bottle
4 - Front Fuse and Relay Box 9 - Power Steering Fluid
5 - Power Fuse Box 10 - Coolant Reservoir

PROPER MAINTENANCE OF YOUR VEHICLE – 103
RHD Engine Compartment
1 - Brake Fluid Reservoir 6 - Battery

2 - Engine Oil Fill 7 - Engine Oil Dipstick
3 - Air Cleaner Filter 8 - Washer Fluid Bottle
4 - Front Fuse and Relay Box 9 - Power Steering Fluid
5 - Power Fuse Box 10 - Coolant Reservoir

Maintenance Procedures them as household waste or drain range markings on the dipstick. Add
The pages that follow contain the re- any chemicals into the public drain- the correct engine oil when the read-
quired maintenance services, deter- age 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 with 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
the engine oil must be maintained at
function occurs or is suspected. the correct level. Check the oil level at CAUTION!
NOTE: regular intervals, such as every fuel
stop. Do not overfill the engine oil. Overfill-
• Always wash vehicles in a proper lo- ing will cause oil aeration, which can
cation, using caution not to destroy The best time to check the oil level is lead to a loss of oil pressure and an
the ecological drainage system. approximately five minutes after a increase in oil temperature. This could
fully warmed engine is shut off. Check damage your engine. Also, be sure the
• Used engine oil, brake fluid, coolant, the oil when the vehicle is on level oil fill cap is replaced and tightened
batteries and tires should only be dis- ground and only while the engine is after adding oil.
posed by qualified waste disposal hot. This will improve the accuracy of
personnel or consult the supply the oil level readings. Maintain the oil
manufactures. Do not dispose of level between the ⬙MIN⬙ and ⬙MAX⬙

Engine Oil Additives gasoline will destroy the effectiveness WARNING!

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

Adding Brake Fluid WARNING! erating temperature, the level of the

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

down any more. After that, install the nal battery, and it must meet Chery WARNING! (Continued)
coolant reservoir cap. specifications. Please consult your au-
• Battery gas is flammable and explo-
• Only use coolant that meets Chery thorized Chery dealer for the correct
battery specification. sive. Keep flame or sparks away
specifications.
from the battery. Never use a
NOTE: Do not mix coolant types for booster battery or any other booster
WARNING!
your vehicle. source with an output greater than
Power Steering Fluid Check • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid so- 12 volts. Never allow battery cable
Checking the power steering fluid lution and can burn or even blind clamps to touch each other.
level at a defined service interval is you. Never allow battery fluid to • Keep children away from battery
not required. The fluid should only be contact your eyes, skin, or clothing. fluid.
checked if a leak is suspected, abnor- Never lean over a battery when at-
taching battery charger clamps. If • The ignition system uses high volt-
mal noises are apparent, and/or the age. Never touch any ignition sys-
system is not functioning as designed. acid splashes in eyes or on skin,
flush the area immediately with tem components when the engine
If necessary, add fluid to restore to the is running.
proper indicated level. With a clean large amounts or water. Seek medi-
cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from all cal treatment immediately if battery
surfaces. acid is swallowed. Windshield Washer Fluid Check
(Continued) The windshield washer fluid reservoir
Maintenance-Free Battery
is located in the engine compartment.
You will never have to add water, nor
is periodic maintenance required for Be sure to check the reservoir fluid
this battery. It is recommended not to level at regular intervals. Fill the reser-
use any other type of battery. The cur- voir with windshield washer solvent
rent and capacity of the replacement and operate the system for a few sec-
battery must be the same as the origi- onds to flush out the residual water.

Windshield Wiper Blades Wiper Blade Replacement Washing

Wash your vehicle regularly. Always
wash your vehicle in the shade with
mild car washing soap. Rinse the pan-
els completely with clean water. Avoid
using abrasive compounds and power
buffing as these may diminish the
gloss or thin out the paint finish.
Wiper Blades Replacing Wiper Blades CAUTION!

Operating the wipers on dry glass for Lift the wiper arm and rotate the wiper
blade at a right angle with the wiper Observe the following guidelines when
long periods may deteriorate the
arm. Press the release tab (arrow) in washing your vehicle:
wiper blades. Always include washer
fluid when using the wipers to remove the direction as shown in the figure to • Do not use abrasive or strong clean-
salt or dirt from a dry windshield. loosen the wiper blade from the wiper ing materials such as steel wool or
Avoid using the wiper blades to re- arm. With the release tab pressed, scouring powder, which will scratch
move frost or ice from the windshield. slide the wiper blade away from the metal and painted surfaces.
To avoid damaging the wiper blades, wiper arm. Install the new wiper blade • After washing, drive the vehicle and
make sure that the wipers are not fro- in the reverse order, and confirm the depress the brake pedal gently sev-
zen to the glass before turning them release tab is locked securely. eral times to dry the brake rotor.
on.
NOTE: Always keep the rubber blade Special Care

free from contact with petroleum prod- • If you drive on dirt roads, wash off the
ucts such as engine oil, gasoline, etc. undercarriage at least once a month.

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

cleaned with compressed air or water Bulb Replacement

from the rear to the front through the
NOTE: All inside bulbs are brass or
radiator. glass wedge base. Aluminum base
bulbs are not approved and should not
CAUTION! be used for replacement.
High pressure can damage the radia- Light Bulb Wattage Ratings
tor fins, the air or water pressure Light Bulb Name Wattage Rating
should not exceed to 150 kPa. Headlight 55 W
Front Fog Light 55 W 1 - Front Turn Signal Bulb
Parking Light 5W 2 - High Beam Headlight / Parking Light Bulb
WARNING! Rear Tail Light/Stop 3 - Low Beam Headlight Bulb
5 W/21 W
Light • Pull the bulb out of the socket and
The radiator fins are necessary for Rear Fog Light 21 W
proper thermal conduction. Do not License Light 5W
replace the bulb.
brush the fins, which may damage the Center High • Reinsert the bulb and socket assem-
5W
fins and reduce the thermal conduc- Mounted Stop Light bly and rotate it to the lock position.
Side Repeater Light 5W
tion efficiency. Turn Signal Light 21 W
CAUTION!
Do not spray water on a HOT radiator, Backup Light 21 W
the hot steam produced from spraying Headlight Replacement Do not touch the new bulb with your
the radiator will cause injuries. • Raise the hood and locate the con- fingers. Oil contamination will severely
Clean the radiator and condenser only nector behind the headlight. shorten bulb life.
when the engine is turned off. • Rotate the applicable bulb and con-
nector and pull outward from assem-
bly.

Headlight Beam Adjustment • Push the side repeater to one side • Backup light
The correct headlight adjustment is to release the spring tension and pull • Rear fog light
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. Taillight Assembly
• Open the trunk, loosen the retaining
Side Repeater Light Replacement
clip of the taillight assembly cover
NOTE: Side Repeater Lights are lo- and remove the taillight assembly.
cated in both front fender panels. • Remove the light socket from the tail-
Side Repeater Bulb Removal light assembly.
Taillight Assembly Bulb • Push down with slight pressure and
Replacement rotate the bulb counterclockwise.
The taillight assembly contains the • Install in the reverse order.
following bulbs: • Verify light operation after reassembly.
• Rear taillight
• Stop light
Side Repeater Light Location • Turn signal light

Center High-Mounted Stop Light • Replace the bulb and reinstall the • Gently pry the light assembly loose.
Replacement socket into the housing. • Pull the bulb from the socket, replace
• Open the trunk to access the Center License Plate Light Replacement and reattach the license plate light
High-Mounted Stop Light. with the two retaining screws.
• Remove the two license plate light
• Twist and remove the light socket retaining screws.
from the back of the light housing.
Fluids And Capacities
Description Capacity
Fuel Tank (all engines) 52.0 L (approximate)
Fuel Selection 93 Research Octane Number (RON)
Engine Oil with Filter (all engines) 4.0 L
Manual Transaxle 2.0 L
Power Steering Reservoir ⬙MAX⬙ Mark
Brake/Clutch Master Cylinder ⬙MAX⬙ Mark
Cooling System 7.5 L
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 coolant that meets Chery specifications. An authorized Chery
Engine Coolant
dealer will have Chery OEM coolant in stock.
Engine Oil Use 10W/40-SJ (>-20ºC) Engine Oil
Spark Plugs (NGK) R7DTC
Use composite gear oil API GL-4 for transaxle lubricating oil. The
Manual Transaxle Oil
viscosity of the gear oil is SAE 75W-90.
Use DOT 4 brake fluid, and add to ⬙MAX⬙ mark depending on the
Brake Master Cylinder Fluid
demand. Only use olefin-free brake fluid.
Fill the washer fluid reservoir with concentrated window washer
Washer Fluid fluid designated by Chery and water (1:20). Always use winter
window washer fluid when exterior temperatures are low.
Vehicle Weight
Item Weight
Vehicle Curb Weight 1290 kg
Front Axle 780 kg
Vehicle Curb Axle Weight
Rear Axle 510 kg
Manufacturer Maximum Loaded Weight (Including Passengers) 375 kg
Manufacturer Maximum Weight 1665 kg
Front Axle 902 kg
Manufacturer Maximum Total Axle Weight
Rear Axle 763 kg
Manufacturer Maximum Allowable Axle Front Axle 902 kg
Weight Rear Axle 763 kg

Fuel Consumption
Under Half-Load Status:
Item 2.0L Engine 1.6L Engine
Fuel Consumption at 90 km/h (L/100 km) 6.8 6.6
Fuel Consumption at 120 km/h (L/100 km) 8.7 8.5
NOTE: The above fuel consumption
chart is for reference only.

Vehicle Dimensions

Item Dimension
A = Max Length 4552 mm
B = Full Width 1750 mm
C = Full Height (Curb Weight) 1483 mm
D = Wheel Base 2600 mm
Front 1505 mm
E = Wheel Track
Rear 1505 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance 124 mm

117
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
CONTENTS
䉴 Maintenance Schedules 118 컄 Care and Maintenance
컄 Periodic Care and Certificate 125
Maintenance Provision 119 컄 Safety Protection System 131

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

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES – 119
Periodic Care and Maintenance Provision

See an authorized Chery dealer for care and maintenance in accordance with the specified mileage.
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

Mileage
Door Hinges and Door Locks:
X X X
Lubricate
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
leakage 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

Mileage
Brake System: Visually examine
for leaks, damage and brake X X X
fluid level
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

Mileage
Fuel System Connections:
Check for aging, damage, X
abnormal loose or abrasion
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.



134

135
INDEX

136 – INDEX
A B D
ABS Self-Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Brake Booster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Dimmer Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Brake Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Brake System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Downshifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Driving In Slippery Conditions . . . . . .61
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Braking System Break-In
Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Driving Through Water . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Adjusting Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . .19 Dual Circuit Brake System . . . . . . . . .58
Bulb Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
After Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
After-Sales Service Department Chery E
C
International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Electrical Power Outlet . . . . . . . . . . .44
Care and Maintenance Certificate. . . .125 Electronic Key Identification . . . . . . . .19
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Cargo Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Engine Break-In Recommendations . . .30
Airbag Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
CD/MP3 Player Operation. . . . . . . . . .79 Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Anti-Pinch Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Exterior Vehicle Safety Inspection . . . .30
Anti-Pinch Override. . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Central Two-Point Seat Belt For Rear
Anti-Theft Security Protection . . . . . . .19 Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 F
Anti-Theft System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Failed Starting Procedure. . . . . . . . . .53
Antilock Brake System (ABS). . . . . . . .59 Child-Protection Door Lock System Flash to Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
(Rear Doors) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Fluids And Capacities . . . . . . . . . . .112
Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Cigarette Lighter and Ashtray . . . . . . .46 Fluids, Lubricants,
Authorized Chery Dealer Service . . . . .99
Clean Air Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 and Genuine Parts . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Auto - Down Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 Folding Rear Seat Center Armrest . . . .41
Auto Wiper Feature (If Equipped) . . . .37 Clock Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 Front Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Automatic Temperature Control Closing Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Front Fog Lights (If Equipped) . . . . . .42
(If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 Cup and Bottle Holders . . . . . . . . . . .47 Front Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

INDEX – 137
Fuel Consumption. . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 I L

Fuse Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 If You Need Assistance . . . . . . . . . . .98 Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating
Ignition Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
G Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Lap/Shoulder Belt Warning Light . . . . .23
Illuminated Vanity Mirror . . . . . . . . . .36
Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Inside Rearview Mirror. . . . . . . . . . . .35 LHD Engine Compartment . . . . . . . .102
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Inspection Certification for Vehicle LHD Instrument Panel Features. . . . . .68
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Locking Doors With The Key. . . . . . . .17
Instrument Cluster Functions . . . . . . .71
Locking Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
H Instrument Panel Features . . . . . . . . .68
Interior Vehicle Safety Inspection . . . .29 Lumbar Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . .88 Intermittent Wiper Feature . . . . . . . . .37
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 M
Headlight Leveling System. . . . . . . . .43 Maintenance For Seat Belt . . . . . . . . .24
Headlights, Parking Lights/Front J Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . .104
Position Lights, Instrument Panel Jack Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Lights and License Light . . . . . . . . .41 Maintenance Schedules . . . . . . . . . .118
Jacking and Tire Changing . . . . . . . . .88
Heated Remote Control Mirrors. . . . . .36 Manual Air Conditioning and Heating
Jacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Heated Seats (If Equipped) . . . . . . . .40 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Jump-Starting Procedures Due to
High and Low Speed Feature . . . . . . .37 A Low Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 Manual Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch. . .41 Manual Front Seat Adjustments. . . . . .38
Hood Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 K Manual Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Key-In-Ignition Reminder . . . . . . . . . .17 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
How to Read This Manual . . . . . . . . . .4 Keyhole Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Mist Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

138 – INDEX
N Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 RHD Instrument Panel Features . . . . .69

New Vehicle Break-In Preparation Before Starting. . . . . . . . .52
Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Preparations For Jacking. . . . . . . . . . .89 S
New Vehicle Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Proper Maintenance Of Your Vehicle . .102
Safety Protection System . . . . . . . . .131
Normal Starting Procedure . . . . . . . . .52 Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
R Service Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . .98
O Radio Faceplate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Service for Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . .98
Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Radio Faceplate Description. . . . . . . .77 Service List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Opening Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Radio Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Service Requests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Operating Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Rear Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Shifting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Operating Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Rear Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Rear Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Outside Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Spare Tire Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature . . . . .35 Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . . . . . .86
Rear Window Defroster (If Equipped) . .86 Starting and Operating . . . . . . . . . . .52
Rear Window Safety Switch. . . . . . . . .22 Starting and Operating Cautions . . . . .53
P Recliner Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Parking Brake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Remote Audio System Controls Storage Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Periodic Care and Maintenance (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Sunroof. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Provision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Sunshade Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
PERSON-TO-PERSON Service Advisor Removing and Installing Vehicle Supplemental Front Seat-Mounted Side
Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Personal Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Power Door Locks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Replacement Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Power Remote Control Mirrors . . . . . .35 Reverse Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 T
Power Seats (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . .39 Reversing Sonar (If Equipped) . . . . . .49 Table of Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Power Steering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Reversing Sonar System. . . . . . . . . . .49 Tilt Down Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Power Window Switches. . . . . . . . . . .22 RHD Engine Compartment . . . . . . . .103 Tilt UP Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

INDEX – 139
Tire and Wheel Break-In Turn Signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Vehicle Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Vehicle Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 U Vehicle Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Utilizing ABS Braking. . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Vehicle Satisfaction . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Vehicle Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Towing A Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . .93 Vehicle Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
V
Transmitter Battery Replacement. . . . .18
Vanity Mirror Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Transporting Passengers. . . . . . . . . . .28 Vehicle Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
W
Tread Wear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Vehicle Delivery Card . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . .13
Trunk Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Vehicle Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 Wheel Nut Torque Specification . . . . .91
Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Trunk Release Switch . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Vehicle Identification Number. . . . . . .13 Windshield Wipers and Washers . . . . .36

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Foreword

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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 Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle Modifications

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BEFORE OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

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컄 Interior Vehicle Safety 䉴 New Vehicle Break-In 컄 Braking System Break-In

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Ignition Key WARNING! NOTE: If any door is open or the key is

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NOTE: Transmitter and receivers must • Radio transmitter interference, such

• The device cannot cause harmful in-

• The device must accept any interfer-

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down the locking lever to move the Horn

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Power Windows WARNING!

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WARNING! WARNING! with the seat backrest as much as pos-

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with the baby lying flat and on the bed

Child Restraint Seat Heightened Seat Cushion

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WARNING! Exhaust Gas The best protection against carbon

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FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

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컄 Keyhole Light 44 컄 Anti-Pinch Override 46 䉴 Cup and Bottle Holders 47

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Mirrors Outside Mirror Power Remote Control Mirrors

Outside Mirrors Folding Feature

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Outside mirrors can be adjusted re- Illuminated Vanity Mirror

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High and Low Speed Feature Mist Feature Windshield Washers

Wiper and Washer Lever Mist Control Windshield Washer

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