Chatenet CH40 User manual

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CH40
WWW.AUTOMOBILES-CHATENET.COM
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
INTEGRATED MAINTENANCE PLAN
CH40
MANUFACTURED IN FRANCE

THANK YOU FOR YOUR TRUST
Your CHATENET is a vehicle equipped with
the latest technological innovation, and has
many comfort features that you will surely
want to enjoy while driving everyday.
BEFORE FIRST USE, READ THE INFORMATION
CONTAINED IN THIS MAINTENANCE PLAN. TAKE IT
INTO ACCOUNT TO FAMILIARIZE FULLY WITH ALL
THE ASPECTS OF YOUR VEHICLE.
WHAT WILL ALLOW YOU TO RECOGNIZE AND AVOID
POTENTIAL HAZARDS FOR WHOM YOURSELF AND
OTHER PEOPLE CAN BE EXPOSED.
We wish you great pleasure with your
vehicle.
Good trip
AUTOMOBILES CHATENET

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CH40
GENERAL WARRANTY
CONDITIONS 2
Dimensions 3
Specifications 3
SECURITY INSTRUCTIONS 4
Interventions
Fuel / oil
Exhaust
Battery
Identification of the vehicle
Roll
EQUIPMENTS
Opening / Closing 5
Seats / Seat Belt 7
Seat belt 8
Cockpit 9
Dashboard 10
Panel lights 11
Set the clock 12
Total or daily mileage 12
Adjusting the interior light 13
Interior lighting 13
Lighting and signaling 14
Clean windshields 14
Central console 15
Heating / defrost ventilation 16
Rear defroster 16
Speed reversing lever 16
Start up 17
Parking assistance 17
Hand brake 17
ACCESSORIES
• Trunk 18
• Rearview mirrors 18
• Sunshades 19
• Glove compartment 19
• Outlet 12V 19
Engine oil 20
Maintenance and cleaning
of the vehicle 21
Battery 22
Lights 22
Tires 23
Levels
• brake liquid 24
• cooling liquid 25
• windshield liquid 25
Fuse box
• vehicle 25
• engine 26
Maintenance indicator 27
Maintenance chart
• engine 28
• general 29
Maintenance interval 30
Warranty certificate 34
2years
Warranty

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1. Any new vehicle in the CHATENET range is warranted
for a period of two years from the date of delivery to the
customer against any defect of a part or manufacturing
defect.
Any spare or accessory part sold by CHATENET
is warranted for a period of one year from the date
of delivery to the customer against any defect or
manufacturing defect.
2. To benefit from the CHATENET warranty, it is
imperative to return the completed and signed
warranty certificate (see warranty certificate
page 34). All non-conforming documents are
excluded from the CHATENET warranties as soon
as vehicles which have undergone any change
outside the manufacturer's standards or that the
original parts have not been replaced by parts of
the same quality or equivalent quality.
3. The warranty can be requested from any authorized
dealer of CHATENET. The customer must present the
user manual with the seal of the seller of the vehicle, the
customer delivery date and the authorized CHATENET
dealer stamp having performed the maintenance and
control between 500 and 700 km, as intended by the
manufacturer.
4. Under penalty of losing the benefit of the warranty,
the customer will present his vehicle between 500 and
700 km to the authorized CHATENET dealer. This will
perform the hand-intensive operations on the checks,
adjustments, retightening, planned by the manufacturer
with this mileage.
After these operations have been performed, the
CHATENET dealer will stamp the corresponding frame,
indicating the date and exact mileage.
5. The warranty includes the exchange or repair,
according to the manufacturer's instructions, of the
defective part, the free labor required for the exchange
or repair. Out-of-workshop repaier or trailer costs are
not included.
6. Intervention under warranty may not have the effect
of prolonging the duration of the warranty.
7. The manufacturer is the sole owner of the parts
deposited under the warranty.
8. Non-warranty elements:
• All non-original parts and equipment CHATENET
• maintenance operations, including balancing,
calibration and adjustment of wheel parallelism,
engine and headlight adjustments, replacement of
glow plugs, spark plugs, lamps, belts, transmission
belts, maintenance and inverter parts, platelets and
brake pads, brake discs and drums, lubricants and
liquids.
• Damage, malfunction and damage caused by:
- misuse, accident, theft, fire, vandalism,
- industrial precipitation, acids, alkalis, chemicals,
resins, bird droppings, salt, hail storm and other,
- non-compliance with the maintenance program with
the expected maturities,
- a poorly executed intervention,
- interventions outside the CHATENET dealers,
- the use of parts that are not of origin,
- the use of an incorrect fuel or lubricant or containing
foreign bodies or a fuel that does not correspond to
the recommended one,
- overload, even if temporary.
• Any vehicle which has been modified or modifications
not foreseen by the manufacturer, in particular where
the vehicle no longer corresponds to the original type-
approval criteria.
• Normal wear and tear of any element, including
exhaust, belts and shock absorbers as well as the
aging of the trim, saddlery, paints and hubcaps.
• Any vehicle whose odometer has been replaced or
modified so that the actual mileage can not be clearly
established, with the serial number or engine number
changed.
• The costs resulting from the immobilization of the
vehicle or from indirect or commercial subcategories
by the owner or the usual user of the vehicle.
9. Documentation related to warranty, maintenance
and driving:
Any beneficiary of the CHATENET warranty receives
an user manual after delivery of the new vehicle. The
application of the warranty conditions is subject to the
presentation of this user manual.
10. In any case, the CHATENET vehicle benefits from
the legal warranty against hidden defects, according to
Article 1641 of the Civil Code.
GENERAL WARRANTY CONDITIONS
WARNING
Respect the schedule of revisions (according to mileage see table on page 30)

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CH40
Bi-cylinder diesel engine: 480 cm3
Power: 6 kW/8,04 CV
Maximum capacity of the tank: 14 liters
Turning diameter: 8 m
Number of seats: 2
Inverter: Manual
Automatic speed: Variator
Maximum speed : 45 km/h
CHARACTERISTICS
DIMENSIONS
(in mm)

INTERVENTION
Any intervention (electrical circuit, engine,
seats, fasteners, belts, body ...) should
be held at AUTOMOBILES CHATENET
dealers.
FUEL / OIL
Once the fuel and oil are highly flammable,
never handle near a flame or a direct heat
source. Always refuel in the open air with
the engine off, being careful not to fill the
tank to the edge. Be careful not to spill
fuel or oil over the engine or exhaust, if this
happens, clean all traces carefully before
starting the engine. Before starting, ensure
that all covers are tightly closed.
Do not forget to regularly check the levels
(fuel, oil, battery ...).
EXHAUSTION
The exhaust gases are harmful or fatal,
never leave the engine switched on in an
insufficiently ventilated space.
Replace exhaust silent when they do not
perform their function or are defective.
BATTERY
Handle the battery carefully as it contains
acids.
Disconnect the ground cable from the
battery whenever you do any work on a
component of the electrical installation.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
Builder's plate:
It is located in the engine compartment on
the center.
Chassis number:
It is engraved on the rear spar of the
passenger seat.
ROLL
The longevity of your vehicle depends on
your driving in the first few kilometers.
When starting, slowly warm up the engine,
avoiding to accelerate it.
On road, release the accelerator pedal from
time to time: the engine slows down for a
few minutes.
Never fully press the accelerator pedal
for an extended period of time without
interruption.
Remember to do the first review after
traveling 500 km.
SECURITY INSTRUCTIONS
The brakes liquid can be a source of pollution to the environment.
Collect the fluids and throw them away according to the pollution control
regulations. Same thing for battery and used oil.
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REMOTE CONTROL
To open the doors, press the open padlock
(the warning and blinks will blink three
times).
To close the doors, press
the closed padlock.
The warning and the
blinks will flash a long
blink.
When closing the doors,
if a door or the trunk is
not properly closed, a
horn horn will be emitted.
Open the door with the key
- insert the key into the lock
- close or open
OPENING / LOCKING / UNLOCKING VEHICLE DOORS
TRUNK
Press the button with the logo luggage trunk
to open the luggage trunk and possibly also
the driver and passenger doors.
Open the luggage trunk without the remote
control:
once the vehicle is open, you can opent the
luggage trunk by pressing the switch under
the logo.
SAFETY
Automatic door locking as soon as the vehicle reaches the speed
of 5 km / h.
The doors are unlocked as soon as one of them is opened (driver
or passenger side).
A lock / unlock button is inside the vehicle.

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LATERAL WINDOWS
WARNING
Do not drive if you do not have good
visibility on all windows.
Dirty, icy or foggy glasses reduce
vision and increase the risk of
accidents and serious injuries.
The two control buttons are located on the
center console.
The windows open if the engine is running
or with the key in the second notch of the
contact.
ATTENTION
It is not possible to close the windows
with the doors open.
ENGINE HOOD OPENING
Pull the release button located below the
panel on the left side.
Lift the hood while pushing the safety latch
to the left, hold the hood and insert the
support provided for this purpose.
Never attempt to open the hood with the
engine running.
OPENING / LOCKING / UNLOCKING
CLOSING THE ENGINE HOOD
Release the support and arrange it, and
then lower the hood lock 20 cm and beat
slightly.
Make sure that the hood is tightly closed
before driving.
FUEL TANK
The fuel tank cap
opens and closes with
the key.

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SEAT BELTS
Seat belt is required
THREE POINT SAFETY BELT, IN BOBINE
This type of belt is unnecessary to adjust
the length. Once locked, the belt adjusts
freely to the user's movements, but in case
of sudden or strong movement, it locks
automatically to retain the body.
Before fitting your seat belt, sit down at the
bottom of your seat, adjust the advance
according to the pedals.
When attaching your seat belt, lean against
the seat back. The chest strap should be as
close as possible to your neck but not over
it. The strap of the pelvis should be flat on
the thighs and against the pelvis.
The belt should be worn most directly on
the body. Avoid very thick clothes, inters-
persed objects...
To tighten the belt, pull the belt slowly and
gently and snap it. Please make sure that
the belt is tight by pulling on it. If there is a
belt lock before it locks, go back and unroll
again.
To loosen the belt, press the red button, the
belt is rewound by the coil. Follow the belt
for ease the operation.
SEAT / SEAT BELTS
FRONT SEAT / BACKREST SEAT
ADJUSTMENT
To move the seat forward or backward, use
the center handle under each seat to the
desired position.
After adjustment, release the handle so that
the seat engages in position.
Adjust the backrest with the adjusting
wheel on the side of the seat (right or left).
Rotate the wheel forward to straighten the
seat, rotate back to tilt it.
ATTENTION
Always adjust the seat before driving.

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RECOMMENDATIONS
• Regardless of the length or distance of
the trip, you must wear your seat belt.
• In addition, you must comply with the
local law of the country where you are.
• The seatbelt has been studied to retain a
single person. Never put a child on your
lap and put your seat belt on.
• Do not use a device to insert a slack in the
strips (eg: a clothes spring, etc.) because
a worn seatbelt, which is likely to cause
injury in the event of an accident.
• After a serious accident, you need to
replace the seat belts. Similarly, if the belt
is damaged or worn, it is imperative to
replace it.
• If you need to clean your seat belts, you
should do so with soap and water. Any
other product is prohibited.
• Incorrectly adjusted seat belts may
cause injury in the event of an accident.
Pregnant women should wear a seat
belt. In this case, make sure that the belt
strap of the pelvis does not put too much
pressure on the underside of the belly,
but does not leave a slack.
• As long as you wear the seat belt, be
careful that the straps are not pinched.
• Do not pass the abdominal strap under
the arm or behind the back.
• Safety belts have been designed to be
used by occupants who are adult in size.
• Do not modify seat belts, their anchorages
on the chassis or the seats of the vehicle.
• Use only manufacturer's original
equipment.
• Babies and children can not be carried in
the lap of the occupants of the vehicle.
• It is particularly dangerous to hold your
child when he is sitting on your lap. Do
not use the belt to hold two people at the
same time.
• Never leave a child or animal in the vehicle
on the sun with closed windows.
• Never leave the keys within reach of a
child, inside the vehicle.
SEAT BELTS

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THE COCKPIT
1Barel / neiman
2Steering wheel
3Lighting control / Flashing lights / Horn
4Windscreen wiper / Washer control /
Defrost
5Dashboard
6Brake pedal
7Accelerator pedal
8Warning lights button
9Glove compartment
10 Front panel with radio
11 Heating control (position of air diffuser)
12 Ventilation control
13 Heating control (hot / cold)
14 Option MULTIMEDIA radio
(see the radio instruction manual supplied with
the vehicle)
15 Defrosting nozzles
16 Lateral defrosting nozzles
17 Left and right front door speakers
18 Gear lever
19 Button to close the doors
20 Electric window lift buttons
21 12 Volt Outlet
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3
4
6
5
7
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1Speedometer with analog needle
display
2Total mileage totalizer with digital
display (LCD)
3Daily mileage totalizer with digital
display (LCD)
4Indicator of gear position with digital
display (LCD)
5Clock with digital display (LCD)
6Fuel level indicator with analogue
needle
7Maintenance indicator with digital
display (LCD)
8Outdoor temperature indicator with
digital display (LCD) (option)
Total mileage totalizer or daily totalizer
9Reset the daily mileage totalizer in the
menu
10 Setting the clock
Warning Lights
Engine water temperature indicator
Oil pressure indicator
Battery indicator
Brake fluid indicator
Rear defrost indicator
Engine preheat indicator
Side or rear door open indicator
Water in fuel indicator
Fuel reserve
Engine defect indicator
Rear fog lamp
Front fog lamp
Day / position lights
Low / medium beam
High beam
Right blinker
Left blinker
Stop
Handbrake engagement indicator
SPEEDOMETER / PANEL
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2 3
4
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910
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BATTERY CHARGE
(LIGHT TESTED WITH CONTACT ON)
The light comes on as soon as the engine
runs.
If the light stays on permanently, contact your
CHATENET dealer as soon as possible.
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
(LIGHT TESTED WITH CONTACT ON)
If the light comes on the road, stop the
engine immediately, wait 10 mn, check the
oil level.
If the light stays on, contact your CHATENET dealer
immediately.
BRAKING CIRCUIT
(LIGHT TESTED WITH CONTACT ON)
The light comes on intermittently
or continuously: Check the brake fluid
reservoir.
Contact your CHATENET dealer
immediately
HAND BRAKE
(LIGHT TESTED WITH CONTACT ON)
The light remains on after starting the car:
check your handbrake.
COOLANT TEMPERATURE
(LIGHT TESTED WITH CONTACT ON)
If the light comes on during the trip,
immediately turn off the engine. After 30
minutes, check the level of the liquid in the
radiator.
In all cases, contact your CHATENET dealer.
PANEL INDICATORS
PREHEATING
FUEL GAUGE
The gauge (needle) indicators "leaks" as the fuel in the
tank decreases. The fuel reserve is 1 liter (20 km to go
to a petrol pump).
REAR GLASS DEFROST
FRONT FOG LAMPS
REAR FOG LAMPS
HIGH BEAMS
MEDIUM BEAMS
DAY / POSITION LIGHT
START POSITION FORWARD
NEUTRAL POSITION
BACKWARD POSITION

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CLOCK SETUP
The clock setting is performed as follows:
1 - Press the "10" button for 5 seconds, the
hours will flash.
2 - Set the hours with successive short
presses.
3 - Press the button for 5 seconds, the
tens of minutes flash, and then adjust
the tens of minutes by successive short
presses.
4 - Press the button for 3 seconds, the
minutes flash, and then set the minutes
by successive short presses.
5 - Exit the setting mode with a long
pressure.
TOTAL OR DAILY
QUILOMETRATION
The total kilometers counter has a digital
display (LCD) with 6 numbers. The maximum
number of kilometers is 999 999 km.
The daily kilometers
counter with digital
display (LCD) has
3 numbers and 1
decimal point.
The maximum
number of
kilometers is 999.9
km (in addition
to 999.9 km, the
indicator automatically indicates 000.0).
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To change the total kilometers counter or
the daily kilometers counter, briefly press
the left button "9".
To restart the daily kilometers counter,
press and hold the left button "9" while in
the kilometers daily counter.
The clock and kilometer settings are only
possible if the vehicle speed is zero and neutral
position.
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INDOOR LIGHTING
CONTACT OFF
The indoor lighting of the vehicle operates
automatically, with ignition switched off,
when opening or closing the doors (2
minutes after opening, 3 seconds after
closing the doors).
CONTACT ON
The indoor lighting of the vehicle operates
automatically, with ignition switched
on, when opening or closing the doors
(permanent after opening the door, and
goes out after closing the doors).
ADJUSTING THE LIGHT
(8 LEVELS)
Adjust and you can vary the brightness of
the kilometers counter and LCD reader by
pressing the "10" button briefly (less than 3
seconds) (see panel on page 10)

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LIGHTING AND SIGNALING
The joystick to the left behind the steering
wheel allows you to change the lighting
levels.
POSITION 0
The LED daylights are on.
POSITION (PILOT)
The minimum lights are on
POSITION (MEDIUM/HIGH BEAMS)
The medium lights are on, to put the
maximums just pull the joystick towards
you.
Repeat this maneuver to return to the
medium lights.
FOG LIGHTS
Front fog lamps work with medium or high
beam.
The rear anti-fog light works with minimum,
medium or maximum.
front (option)
front / rear
Whatever lighting you have:
• to make signals with the headlights, pull
the joystick towards you
• to honk, press the end
• to indicate the direction / blinks (down =
left, up = right)
CLEAN WINDSHIELDS
The joystick on the right behind the steering
wheel allows you to operate the front
windshield wiper and the defroster.
POSITION 0
The wiper does not work
POSITION 1
Intermittent speed wiper
POSITION 2
Normal speed wiper
POSITION 3
Fast wiper speed
CLEAN WINDSHIELDS
Whatever the position of the joystick
(recommended position is 3), pull it towards
you so the liquid to wipe the glasses splash
on the windscreen.
You can hit the jet's orientation with a
needle.
The effectiveness of the cleaning depends on the
condition of the cleaning blade and the product used.
Before each long trip, check the level of the liquid to
clean the windows and if it needs to be added using a
specific windscreen washer product.

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1Emergency lights / warning
2Indoor aerators
3Button to close the doors
4Glove compartment
5Radio
6Air diffuser position control
7Ventilation control
8Heating control (hot / cold)
9Rear defroster
10 Electric window lift buttons
11 Cigarette lighter
CENTRAL PANEL
1010
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FAN HEATING / DEFROST
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4 2
3
HEATING ADJUSTMENT
Select the heating temperature using the
center button:
• cold (-)
• hot (+)
You also have the possibility to choose
between 4 main directions (+4 intermediate)
using the right side button.
1defogger
2defogger + feet
3feet + central ventilation
4central ventilation
VENTILATION
In addition to the closed position, you have
3 forces at your disposal:
I: weak ventilation
II : medium ventilation
III : strong ventilation
DEFOG THE WINDSHIELD
Turn on the fan to activate defogging of the
windshield.
For maximum defogging, we recommend
putting the ventilation in 3 and closing the
front aerators.
REAR GLASS DEFROST
Press the joystick (ignition on) button to turn
the rear window defrost.
The lever has 3 positions:
D= forward
N= neutral
R= backward
The position of the gearshift lever is
indicated on the panel (digital dashboard
panel)
TO FORWARD OR BACKWARD
• lift the ring under the lever
• put in the desired position taking it forward
or backward
TO CHANGE SENS
• make a slight pause at the neutral point
before changing the position of the lever.
ATTENTION
Do not operate the lever when the
vehicle is moving or the engine is at
idle, it causes damage to the box and
transmission.
REVERSE LEVER
FRONT-REAR REVERSE

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START UP
It can only be started if the gear lever is in
position N (neutral).
S=Stop + lock (direction lock). Unlock the
steering with a slight rotation of the steering
wheel while gently turning the key.
A= Activation of accessories
M= Engine contact and preheating
D= Start up
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A
S
STARTING THE ENGINE
• Turn the key to position M
(the preheat light appears)
• wait until the preheat light goes out
• start the starter until the engine starts
ENGINE STOP
• Pull the parking brake
• Set shift lever to neutral position
• Remove the key from the contact
• Slightly turn the steering wheel (steering
anti-theft locks)
HAND BRAKE
TO BRAKE
Pull the handbrake lever
up until the vehicle is stop-
ped.
UNLOCK BRAKE
Press the button and lower
the parking brake lever.
PARK ASSIST
REVERSE RADAR (OPTIONAL)
The radar will turn on automatically as soon
as the speed lever is in position R(1 beep
sound signal).
Arranged on the rear bumper of the vehicle,
the sensors in reverse enable you to avoid
any obstacles.
The closer the obstacle is to the vehicle,
the faster the beep sounds. As soon as the
obstacle is within 40 cm of the vehicle, the
sound becomes continuous.

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REAR VIEWERS
INDOOR REAR VIEW
It is adjustable according to the size of the
driver.
It can also be set in day / night position.
THE 2 EXTERIOR REARVIEWS
They are adjustable
from the inside, fold
low in case of shock.
TRUNK
The bottom of the flat trunk facilitates
loading and unloading.
Possibility of enlarging the volume by
advancing and tilting the finding of the front
passenger seat.
TRUNK COVER
1 2
Helps to keep private the luggage stored
in the trunk.
Several possible positions:
1Fully opened trunk cover
2Trunk cover folded
Possibility of removing the cover for
optimum use of the trunk volume.
LIGHTING OF THE TRUNK
The light located on the right hand side
illuminates the trunk in its entirety.