Aixam SV43AF User manual

Dear customer,
You have just taken possession of your new AIXAM and we thank you for your
trust.
AIXAM vehicles are designed to bring you the greatest satisfaction on board and our network of
authorized distributors is at your service to ensure the best service to you.
Please get acquainted with the programme, the terms of the guarantee as well as the explanations
contained in this manual, they will allow you to familiarize yourself with your new vehicle.
We remind you four important safety rules that will allow you to ensure your security as well as
that of your passengers:
•Never drive under the influence of alcohol, medications or drugs.
•Always respect the speed limits indicated and never drive faster than traffic conditions allow
it.
•Always use the safety belts and the appropriate holding back devices for children.
•Always explain to your passengers, how to correctly use the safety devices.
Good driving.
AIXAM
The after-sales service

THE VEHICLE’S CHARACTERISTICS
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The undersigned declares to have accepted the vehicle the serial number of which appears
opposite in a flawless state. Customer’s signature: _____________________________
Serial #: _____________________________
Engine #: ____________________________
Reverser gearbox #: ___________________
Registration plate #: ___________________
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traffic circulation date: __________________
Owner of the vehicle: _________________________________
Street and #: _________________________________________
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Postal or zip code: ____________________________________
City: ________________________________________________
Telephone: _________________________________________

CONTENTS
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GENERAL INFORMATION
•The vehicle’s characteristics .............................. 1
•Contents............................................................. 2
•General terms of guarantee ........................... 3, 4
•Technical features....................................... 5 to 9
•Checks carried out before delivery..................... 9
•Maintenance program ..............................10 to 11
•Maintenance record..................................12 to 14
•Lubricant and quantity...................................... 15
•Vehicle identification......................................... 16
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
•Locking, unlocking doors..............................16, 17
•Tailgate opening, closing..............................17, 18
•Bonnet opening, closing.....................................19
•Window openers ................................................20
•Seats............................................................20, 21
•Safety belts ..................................................21, 22
•For children’s safety...........................................23
•Dashboard.................................................24 to 27
•Change of direction controls...............................28
•Horn ...................................................................28
•Lighting controls.................................................28
•Fog lights controls..............................................28
•Rear window de-icing control.............................29
•Windscreen wiper, Front windscreen washer..........29
•Rear windscreen wiper............................................29
•Hazard warning lights..............................................29
•Reversing gear........................................................30
•Parking brake..........................................................31
•Rear-view mirrors....................................................31
•Heating ventilation...................................................32
•Cigar lighter, ashtray...............................................33
•Recommendations for breaking in ..........................33
•Fuel filling................................................................34
•Starting stopping the vehicle.................................. 34
•Driving advice and car body maintenance ..............35
•Car body cleaning...................................................36
CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE
•Spare wheel......................................................36, 37
•Battery.....................................................................37
•ABS.........................................................................38
•Air conditioning .................................................39, 40
•Fuse box and relays................................................41
•Bulbs replacement ............................................42, 43
•Levels................................................................44, 45

GENERAL TERMS OF GUARANTEE
1. All new vehicles of the AIXAM range are guaranteed for a period of 24 months from the date of delivery to the customer,
against any defect relating to material, fitting or manufacturing fault.
Any spare part or accessory sold by AIXAM is guaranteed for a period of 12 months from the date of invoicing to the customer
against any defects or manufacturing flaws.
2. To benefit of the AIXAM guarantee:
- The user manual should be filled in with the vehicle’s identification, the name and address of the user as well as the stamp
of the authorized agent.
- The guarantee is recorded on the Internet by the AIXAM authorized distributor on the day of purchase.
3. The guarantee can be requested from any authorized distributor of the AIXAM network. The customer shall present his user
manual bearing the stamp of the vehicle’s seller, the date of delivery to the customer and the stamp of the AIXAM authorized
distributor having carried out the maintenance and checks between 500 and 1 000 km, foreseen by the manufacturer.
4. To be covered under warranty, the customer shall be able to justify the proper maintenance of its vehicle as per the
Manufacturer recommendations defined in the below section MAINTENANCE PROGRAM. In addition, the customer shall bring
in his vehicle between 500 and 1 000 km to his authorized AIXAM distributor who will carry out for free (except consumables
and small supplies) the checking, regulating, tightening foreseen by the manufacturer at that mileage. After performing the
work on the vehicle, the authorized AIXAM distributor will stamp the corresponding box below, and indicate the date and the
exact mileage.
5. This warranty covers the cost of repair or replacement of defective parts to repair a material, assembly or manufacturing defect
recognised by the manufacturer when carried out by a member of the AIXAM Network. Expenses on the spot of repair or towing
are not included.
6. Interventions performed under warranty will not result in a prolongation of the duration of it. Nevertheless, the use of guarantee
extends the delay during period equal to that necessary for the realisation of the sole works performed under the guarantee,
provided that the said works inevitably require an immobilisation of the vehicle for at least 7 consecutive days (Law of January
18th, 1992 – Art. 4)
7. The manufacturer is by right owner of documents deposited for guarantee.
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GENERAL TERMS OF GUARANTEE (continued)
8. The warranty does not cover:
• Any parts and equipment that are not genuine AIXAM parts
• The maintenance procedures, including equalizing and wheels alignment settings; the engine and headlights settings, the
replacement of glow plugs, of spark plugs, bulbs, belts, transmission belts, the parts needed for the maintenance of
regulators, brake disc pads and linings, brake discs and drums, lubricants and liquids.
• The damages and breakdowns caused by:
- Incorrect use, accident, theft, fire, vandalism,
- Industrial fallouts, acids, alkaline, chemical, resins, bird droppings, salt, hail, storm, lightning and others,
- The non-respect of the maintenance program at the dates foreseen,
- A badly performed intervention,
- Interventions out of the AIXAM network,
- The use of non-AIXAM approved parts and accessories,
- The use of incorrect fuel or lubricant or containing foreign bodies or fuel that does not correspond to that advised,
- Overload, even temporary.
• The whole vehicle if it has undergone modifications or transformations not approved by the manufacturer, especially when
the vehicle no longer corresponds to the approved origin criteria.
• The normal wear of any element including muffler, belts and shock absorbers, as well as the wear of linings, seats, paint and
embellishers.
Any vehicle, the instrument head of which was replaced or changed so that the real mileage cannot be clearly established,
among which the serial number or the engine number were corrupted.
• The indirect consequences of any fault (including but not limited to loss of business, length of time off the road).
9 Documentations relative to the guarantee, the maintenance and the driving:
Every beneficiary of the AIXAM guarantee receives a user’s manual at the delivery of the new vehicle.
The application of the terms of guarantee is subordinated to the presentation of the user’s manual.
10. In any case, the AIXAM vehicle benefits of the legal guarantee against any hidden flaw, in accordance with the stipulations of
articles 1641 and following of the Civil Law.
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TECHNICAL FEATURES
GENERALITIES CITY CROSSLINE
CROSSOVER
COUPE
Sort Light quadricycle of L6e category
Type and version SV43AF SV42AF SV45AF SV41AF
Steering wheels In front
Drive wheels In front
DIMENSIONS (mm) CITY CROSSLINE CROSSOVER COUPE
Front track width 1345
Rear track width 1345
Wheelbase 1795 2000
Front overhang 524 524 527 607
Rear overhang 401 466 568 500
Overall length 2720 2990 3095 3107
Overall width 1500
Height 1470 1540 1565 1456
WEIGHT (kilograms) CITY CROSSLINE CROSSOVER COUPE
Gross vehicle weight rating 675
Authorized gross vehicle weight N/A
Maximum load:
On front axle 305
On back axle 370
Empty weight of the vehicle 400
On front axle 245
On back axle 155
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TECHNICAL FEATURES
GENERALITIES CROSSLINE CROSSOVER
Sort Heavy Quadricycle L7e category
Type and version ST62AF / ST92AF ST65AF / ST95AF
Steering wheels In front
Drive wheels In front
DIMENSIONS (mm) CROSSLINE CROSSOVER
Front track width 1345
Rear track width 1345
Wheelbase 2000
Front overhang 524 527
Rear overhang 466 568
Overall length 2990 3095
Overall width 1500
Height 1540 1565
WEIGHT (kilograms) CROSSLINE CROSSOVER
Gross vehicle weight rating 715
Authorized gross vehicle weight N/A
Maximum load: 715
On front axle 330
On back axle 385
Empty weight of the vehicle 440
On front axle 255
On back axle 185
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TECHNICAL FEATURES
ENGINE Light quadricycle of L6e category Heavy quadricycle of L7e category
Brand KUBOTA KUBOTA LOMBARDINI
Type Z402 Z602 LGW 523MPI
Cycle DIESEL DIESEL PETROL
Number of strokes 4 4 4
Number and position of cylinders 2 IN LINE 2 IN LINE 2 IN LINE
Cylinder bore (mm) 64 72 72
Travel (mm) 62.2 73,6 62
Compression ratio 23 24 8,7
Maximum power (kW EEC) 4 11.2 15
Maximum power rating (rpm) 3200 3600 5000
Maximum torque (N/M EEC) 14 34 37
Maximum torque rating (rpm) 2400 2200 3000
Maximum rotation rating (rpm) 3200 3600 5000
Fuel used GAS OIL GAS OIL UNLEADED PETROL 95, 98
Fuel tank capacity (litres) 16 16 16
Ignition Compression COMPRESSION ELECTRONIC
Engine cooling Liquid LIQUID LIQUID
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TECHNICAL FEATURES (continued)
TRANSMISSION OF MOVEMENT
• Type of gear: continuous variable transmission
• Clutch type: centrifugal
• Control mode: automatic
• Type of transmission:
Engine →variable →reduction inverter unit →wheels.
• Maximum speed: 45km/h light quadricycle of L6e
category, 75km/h heavy quadricycle of L7e category.
SUSPENSION SYSTEM
• Front:
Independent wheels, pseudo Mac Pherson type, double
effect hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers and
helicoidal springs.
• Rear:
Drawn arm independent wheels, double effect hydraulic
telescopic shock absorbers and helicoidal springs.
STEERING
• Steering type: rack
BRAKING
• Service brake
CHARACTERISTICS
FRONT
REAR
Type Discs Drums
Diameter 210 mm 160 mm
The front and rear lining are driven by hydraulic pistons
controlled by a double circuit master cylinder. The
master cylinder with a brake liquid reservoir in its upper
part is controlled from inside the vehicle by a pedal at
the driver’s right foot. A limiter allows automatically
lessening braking efficiency at the rear end.
• Hand brake
A lever located within the reach of the driver’s right
hand, between the vehicle’s two seats, mechanically
activates, through the intermediate of a cross-bar and of
two cables, the rear brakes. The adjustment of this
brake is mechanical and is performed by a screw at
each of the rear wheels or of the cross-bar. A ratchet
allows maintaining the brake in tightened position.
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TECHNICAL FEATURES (continued)
BODY:
• Body: light quadricycle with engine (L6e), heavy
quadricycle with engine intended to carry people (L7e)
• Materials making up the body:
Thermoformed ABS
• Number of seats: 2 light quadricycle of L6e category, 4
heavy quadricycle of L7e category
• Seats: 2 and a bench seat heavy Quadricycle of L7e
category
• Number of doors: 2
• Nature of the materials used for the windows:
- Windscreen: laminated glass
- Side windows: tempered glass
- Rear window: tempered glass
LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING
• Front lights:
- Indicators: 12V/21W
- parking lights: 12V/21W
- Low beam and full beam 12V/50W/60W
- Fog-lights: 12V/35W
- Daytime LED lights: 12V/ 4W
• Rear lights:
- Rear lights and stop: 12V/21W/5W
- Fog-lights: 12V/21W
- Backup lights: 12V/21W
CHECKS CARRIED OUT BEFORE THE
DELIVERY OF THE VEHICLE
After all the care brought to the making of your AIXAM vehicle, your
authorized distributor carries out a list of checks so that you can fully
benefit from your new vehicle.
•Check of the closing and locking of all the openings (doors,
windows, bonnet, tailgate, gloves compartment,
open top…)
•Check of onboard tools.
•Check of levels:
- Engine oil
- inverting unit oil
- Windscreen washer fluid
- brake liquid
- Cooling liquid and antifreeze protection control
•Sealing check:
- braking circuit
- cooling circuit
•Tyre pressure check, including spare tyre.
•Tyres tightening check pivots, engine, regulator, inverter unit and
bolts in general.
•Operating control of electrical equipment and of the lighting.
•Idle speed adjustment.
•Wheel alignment check.
•Vehicle tryout.
•Inside and outside vehicle cleaning
• Battery charge level check of starter and of tightening of clips
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For the maintenance and repair of your vehicle
AIXAM only uses origin AIXAM parts

MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
INTERVENTIONS AND CHECKS TO
CARRY OUT AT REVISIONS First revision at 1000 km or 1 year Revision at 5000 km or 1 year and every 5000 km
Additional works at
10000 km and every 10000 km
Dusting of the whole regulator o
Check of regulator clearance and
replacement of bearings if necessary o
Check of screws tightening (wheels,
engine...) o o
replacement or cleaning of air filter o cleaning o
replacement of fuel filter o
Tyres pressure control y including spare tyre o o
Check sealing of shock absorbers o
Check the condition of suspension bearings
(engine, exhaust) o
Check the condition of bellows (steering
sockets and racks) o
Reprogramming of maintenance indicator o o o
Check of load circuit o
Check the efficient operating of the lighting
and
of electric instruments o o
Clean the cooling radiator’s cooling fins o
Check and adjust wheels alignment o
Vehicle trial run o o
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MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
WARNING: Maintenance works to perform regularly (in addition to the advised revisions).
Annually: renew the brake circuit liquid.
Every two years: renewal of cooling liquid.
Never use high-state petrol as antifreeze in the gas oil.
Use the products recommended on the market
CHECKS AND CONTROLS CARRIED OUT AT
REVISIONS
First revision at
1000 km or 1 year
Revision at 5000 km or
1 year and every 5000 km
Additional works
at
10000 km and every 10000 km
Engine drain and oil renewal with replacement of the
oil filter o o
Drain of inverting unit and renewal of oil o o
Oil level check of inverter unit (complete if necessary)
o
Cooling liquid level check (complete if necessary) o o
Cooling circuit sealing check o o
Brake liquid level check (complete if necessary) o o
Check braking circuit sealing o o
Brakes operating check including had brake o o
Cleaning and dusting of brakes replacement of lining if
necessary o
Check of electrolyte level of the battery complete with
demineralised water if necessary o
Adjustment of inverter lever o
Grease battery terminals o
Check the condition of belts and replace if necessary o
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Maintenance 1 000 km or 1
year
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Day month year
Mileage : [_][_][_][_]
LABOUR
FREE OF CHARGE
Stamp and signature authorized distributor
Maintenance 5 000 km or 1
year
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Day month year
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Maintenance 10 000 km or 1
year
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Maintenance 15 000 km or 1
year
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Maintenance 20
000 km or 1
year
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Maintenance 25 000 km or 1
year
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Maintenance 30 000 km or 1
year
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Maintenance 35 000 km or 1
year
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Maintenance 40 000 km or 1
year
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Maintenance 45 000 km or 1
year
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Maintenance 50 000 km or 1
year
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Maintenance
55 000 km or 1
year
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Mileage : [_][_][_][_][_]
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Maintenance 60 000 km or 1
year
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Stamp and signature authorized distributor
Maintenance 65 000 km or 1
year
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Maintenance 70 000 km or 1
year
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Maintenance 75 000 km or 1
year
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Maintenance 80 000 km or 1
year
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Mileage : [_][_][_][_][_]
Stamp and signature authorized distributor
Maintenance 85 000 km or 1
year
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Mileage : [_][_][_][_][_]
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Recommends the use of synthetic oils
ENGINE: 100% synthetic oil KUBOTA Z402 1.8 litres
KUBOTA Z602 2.5 litres
LOMBARDINI 523 MPI 1.3 litres
INVERTER UNIT: 100% synthetic oil 1 litre
COOLING LIQUID: 2.0 litres
BRAKE LIQUID: 0.3 litres
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IDENTIFICATION OF THE VEHICLE
1 COLD HEADING OF THE SERIAL
NUMBER
The serial number is imprinted on the right side
rail, inner side of the vehicle under the right seat
slide
2 MANUFACTURER’S PLATE
The manufacturer’s plate is riveted on the right
side rail inner side of the vehicle next to the
serial number engraving
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING*
PACK version:
Four keys are supplied: two keys for the door locks,
the two other keys for the fuel filling
stopper of the fuel tank. Keep one of
each in a safe place in case of need.
DELUXE version
Two keys are supplied with
integrated remote control;
pictograms clearly indicate
opening and closing
procedures.
NOTE: In case deficient
operating of the remote
control, you can always lock
and unlock with the keys.
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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING FROM OUTSIDE
OF THE VEHICLE
1. Insert the key
2. Lock
3. Unlock
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING FROM INSIDE THE
VEHICLE
4. Unlocking
5. Locking
OPENING THE TAILGATE
Pull the handle located under
the safety belt on the left
inner panel. Raise the tailgate
to its maximum position
without forcing, the two jacks
will hold it open.
CLOSING THE TAILGATE
Lower the tailgate
three fourths of the
way and release it.
Make sure that it is
correctly locked
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5
3
2
1
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OPENING THE TAILGATE*
*Depending on the version
ELECTRIC OPENING: Outside vehicle (remote key)
Keep the opening doors button activated for 3
seconds:
Drivers and passenger doors will immediately
unlock maintain the button activated and after
3 seconds the tailgate will open.
ELECTRIC OPENING: Inside vehicle
A button is located on the left
inner panel behind the safety
belt. Activating this button
will result in opening the
tailgate from inside of the
car.
MECHANINC OPENING: Safety handle
In case of failure of the electric doors opening you shall
go to the nearest Authorized Workshop.
Emergency tailgate opening
.
Pull the safety handle (blue
cable) in order to unlock
the tailgate chest.
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Open the plastic panel
that is used to replace left
rear lights.
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