MG GS User manual

Contents
Preface.............................................................................................................................1
Introduction.................................................................................................................................1
Owner'sHandbook...............................................................................................................................1
Announcement......................................................................................................................................1
PromptMessages...................................................................................................................................3
VehicleIdenticationInformation.............................................................................................4
VehicleIdentication..............................................................................................................................4
VehicleIdenticationPlate......................................................................................................................5
1InstrumentsandControls...........................................................................................7
InstrumentsandControls...........................................................................................................8
InstrumentPack........................................................................................................................10
T achometer.........................................................................................................................................10
Speedometer.......................................................................................................................................10
MessageCentre.........................................................................................................................11
DigitalClock.......................................................................................................................................11
FuelGauge..........................................................................................................................................11
Odometer...........................................................................................................................................12
GearDisplay........................................................................................................................................12
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VehicleInformationDisplay...................................................................................................................12
WarningLightsandIndicators.................................................................................................21
LightsandSwitches...................................................................................................................31
MasterLightSwitch..............................................................................................................................31
HeadlampLevellingManualAdjustment.................................................................................................33
FogLampsSwitch................................................................................................................................34
LightingLeverSwitch...........................................................................................................................35
HazardWarningLamps........................................................................................................................36
WipersandWashers.................................................................................................................37
FrontWindscreenWiperControls.......................................................................................................37
ProgrammedWipe..............................................................................................................................38
RearWindscreenWiperControls........................................................................................................38
SteeringSystem........................................................................................................................40
AdjustmentofSteeringColumn............................................................................................................40
ElectricPowerAssistedSteering...........................................................................................................41
Horn...........................................................................................................................................42
RearviewMirrors.......................................................................................................................43
ExteriorRearviewMirrors...................................................................................................................43
InteriorRearviewMirror......................................................................................................................45
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Sunvisor......................................................................................................................................47
Windowes..................................................................................................................................48
PowerOperatedWindowSwitch.........................................................................................................48
WindowOperation.............................................................................................................................48
Sunroof.......................................................................................................................................50
Instructions.........................................................................................................................................50
SunroofOperation...............................................................................................................................50
InteriorLight.............................................................................................................................53
FrontCourtesyandMapReadingLights................................................................................................53
RearCourtesyLight.............................................................................................................................54
PowerSocket.............................................................................................................................55
FrontConsolePowerSocket................................................................................................................55
RearConsolePowerSocket.................................................................................................................56
RearLoadspacePowerSocket.............................................................................................................56
StorageDevices.........................................................................................................................58
Instructions.........................................................................................................................................58
GloveBox...........................................................................................................................................58
StorageBox–DriverSide....................................................................................................................59
CubbyBox..........................................................................................................................................59
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T runkStorageCompartment...............................................................................................................60
GlassesBox.........................................................................................................................................61
CupHolder...............................................................................................................................62
CentreConsoleCupHolder...............................................................................................................62
RearArmrestandRearCupHolder.....................................................................................................62
RoofLuggageRack...................................................................................................................63
MaximumAuthorisedLoadfortheRoof................................................................................................63
PeriodicalCheck..................................................................................................................................64
2AirConditioningandAudioSystems.......................................................................65
Ventilation..................................................................................................................................66
Particle/PollenFilter.............................................................................................................................67
Vents..................................................................................................................................................67
AutomaticT emperatureControl*..........................................................................................69
ControlPanel......................................................................................................................................69
SystemOn/Off....................................................................................................................................70
AutomaticT emperatureControlMode.................................................................................................70
ManualT emperatureControlMode......................................................................................................70
BlowerSpeedControl..........................................................................................................................70
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Temperature Control ........................................................................................................................... 70
Temperature Zone Control .................................................................................................................. 71
A/C On/Off......................................................................................................................................... 71
Air Distribution Mode.......................................................................................................................... 71
Heated Rear Window .......................................................................................................................... 72
Air Circulation Mode ........................................................................................................................... 72
Defrost/Demist Button ........................................................................................................................ 73
Entertainment System ........................................................................................................... 74
Important Safety Information ................................................................................................................ 74
Cautions for Using Screen .................................................................................................................... 75
Playable File Format for Entertainment System....................................................................................... 76
Basic Operations ................................................................................................................................. 77
Bluetooth Phone.................................................................................................................................. 84
Entertainment ..................................................................................................................................... 96
Apple CarPlay.................................................................................................................................... 104
Car Set ............................................................................................................................................. 107
A/C Display....................................................................................................................................... 110
Settings ............................................................................................................................................. 110
3Seats & Restraints.................................................................................................... 117
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Seats.........................................................................................................................................118
Overview..........................................................................................................................................1 18
HeadRestraints.................................................................................................................................118
ManualSeatAdjustment*...................................................................................................................120
PowerSeatAdjustment*....................................................................................................................121
FrontSeatHeating*...........................................................................................................................122
RearSeats.........................................................................................................................................123
SeatBelts.................................................................................................................................125
ProtectionProvidedbySeatBelts.......................................................................................................126
WearingSeatBelts.............................................................................................................................127
HowChildrenUseSeatBelts..............................................................................................................132
SeatBeltPre-tensioners*...................................................................................................................133
SeatBeltChecks,MaintenanceandReplacement..................................................................................135
AirbagSupplementaryRestraintSystem..............................................................................137
Overview..........................................................................................................................................137
AirbagDeployment............................................................................................................................138
ConditionsinWhichAirbagsWillNotDeploy....................................................................................143
ServiceandReplacementofAirbags....................................................................................................147
DisposalofAirbags............................................................................................................................148
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ChildRestraints.......................................................................................................................150
ImportantSafetyInstructionsaboutUsingChildRestraints...................................................................150
ChildRestraintsGroups.....................................................................................................................152
ApprovedChildRestraintPositions.....................................................................................................154
4Starting&Driving....................................................................................................161
Keys..........................................................................................................................................162
Introduction......................................................................................................................................162
ReplacingtheBattery.........................................................................................................................163
ChildProofLocks....................................................................................................................165
AlarmSystems........................................................................................................................166
EngineImmobilisation.........................................................................................................................166
ElectronicAntitheftAlarmSystem.......................................................................................................167
T ailgate.............................................................................................................................................171
StartingandStoppingEngine................................................................................................173
IgnitionSwitch(KeyStart)*................................................................................................................173
IgnitionSwitch(PassiveStart)*...........................................................................................................174
EngineStart(KeyStart)*....................................................................................................................176
EngineStart(PassiveStart)*...............................................................................................................177
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StoppingtheEngine............................................................................................................................180
EconomicandEnvironment-FriendlyDrivingMode.............................................................181
Running-in.........................................................................................................................................181
EnvironmentProtection.....................................................................................................................181
EconomicDriving..............................................................................................................................181
DrivinginSpecialEnvironment............................................................................................................183
InspectionandMaintenance................................................................................................................184
CatalyticConverter................................................................................................................185
FuelSystem.............................................................................................................................187
FuelRequirements.............................................................................................................................187
FuelFiller..........................................................................................................................................188
Refueling...........................................................................................................................................188
6-SpeedManualT ransmission*..............................................................................................189
T win-clutchSportronicT ransmission(TST)*.......................................................................191
Instructions.......................................................................................................................................191
GearShift..........................................................................................................................................191
VehicleStart-off.................................................................................................................................194
DrivingonHills..................................................................................................................................195
ControlMode...................................................................................................................................196
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ProtectionMode................................................................................................................................198
All-WheelDriveSystem(AWD)*..........................................................................................200
DriveMode.......................................................................................................................................200
Lock-modeButton.............................................................................................................................201
Lock-modeOn/All-wheelDriveSystemMalfunctionIndicatorLamp......................................................201
Brakesystem...........................................................................................................................203
FootBrake........................................................................................................................................203
ActiveRolloverProtection(ARP)*......................................................................................................207
HillDescentControl(HDC)System*.................................................................................................208
Anti-lockBrakeSystem(ABS).............................................................................................................210
ElectronicParkingBrake(EPB)............................................................................................................212
StabilityControlSystem(SCS)andT ractionControlSystem(TCS)................................215
T yrePressureMonitoringSystem(TPMS)*..........................................................................217
CruiseControlSystem*.........................................................................................................218
ParkingAid.............................................................................................................................221
UltrasonicSensorParkingAid.............................................................................................................221
ParkingCamera................................................................................................................................222
LoadCarrying..........................................................................................................................223
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LoadSpace........................................................................................................................................223
InternalLoading.................................................................................................................................224
5EmergencyInformation..........................................................................................225
HazardWarningDevices........................................................................................................226
HazardWarningLamps......................................................................................................................226
WarningT riangle................................................................................................................................226
EmergencyStarting................................................................................................................227
UsingBoosterCables.........................................................................................................................227
StartingtheVehicle............................................................................................................................227
VehicleRecovery.....................................................................................................................229
T owingforRecovery..........................................................................................................................229
T ransporterorT railerwithRope........................................................................................................232
T yreRepairandWheelReplacement....................................................................................233
SpareWheelandT oolKit...................................................................................................................233
ChangingaWheel..............................................................................................................................234
FuseReplacement...................................................................................................................238
Fuse..................................................................................................................................................238
BatteryFuseBox..............................................................................................................................240
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PassengerCompartmentFuseBox......................................................................................................241
EngineCompartmentFuseBox...........................................................................................................244
BulbReplacement...................................................................................................................248
BulbSpecication...............................................................................................................................248
BulbReplacement..............................................................................................................................249
6Maintenance.............................................................................................................251
Maintenance............................................................................................................................252
RoutineServicing...............................................................................................................................252
Bonnet......................................................................................................................................256
OpentheBonnet..............................................................................................................................256
ClosingtheBonnet............................................................................................................................256
BonnetUnlockAlarm........................................................................................................................256
EngineCompartment.............................................................................................................258
2.0LT urbochargedEngineCompartment.............................................................................................258
1.5LT urbochargedEngineCompartment.............................................................................................259
Engine.......................................................................................................................................260
2.0LT urbochargedEngineOil.............................................................................................................260
1.5TEngineOil..................................................................................................................................261
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EngineOilLevelCheckandT opUp.....................................................................................................262
EngineOilSpecication......................................................................................................................263
CoolingSystem.......................................................................................................................264
CoolantCheckandT opUp................................................................................................................264
CoolantSpecication.........................................................................................................................264
Brake........................................................................................................................................266
BrakePads........................................................................................................................................266
BrakeFluidCheckandT opUp............................................................................................................266
BrakeFluidSpecication.....................................................................................................................267
Battery.....................................................................................................................................268
BatteryMaintenance..........................................................................................................................268
BatteryReplacement..........................................................................................................................268
Washer.....................................................................................................................................269
WasherFluidCheckandT opUp.........................................................................................................269
WasherNozzles................................................................................................................................270
WasherFluidSpecication..................................................................................................................270
Wipers.....................................................................................................................................271
WiperBlades.....................................................................................................................................271
ReplacingFrontWiperBlades.............................................................................................................272
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ReplacingRearWiperBlades（1.5LT urbochargedEngine）..........................................................273
ReplacingRearWiperBlades（2.0LT urbochargedEngine）..........................................................274
T yre..........................................................................................................................................275
Outline.............................................................................................................................................275
CaringforY ourT yres.........................................................................................................................276
T yreW earIndicators.........................................................................................................................277
ReplacementofT yres.........................................................................................................................278
WheelFitmentRotation.....................................................................................................................278
T yre/SnowChains..............................................................................................................................279
CleaningandVehicleCare......................................................................................................280
AutomobileExternalCare..................................................................................................................280
AutomobileInternalCare...................................................................................................................285
7T echnicalData..........................................................................................................287
T echnicalDataDimensions....................................................................................................288
Weights....................................................................................................................................289
MainEngineParameters.........................................................................................................291
DynamicPerformanceParameters........................................................................................293
RecommendedFluidsandCapacities....................................................................................294
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WheelAlignment(UnladenCondition)................................................................................296
WheelsandTires....................................................................................................................296
T yrePressure(Cold)...............................................................................................................296
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Preface
Introduction
Owner'sHandbook
ThankyouforpurchasingtheSAICMotorproduct.Please
readthishandbookcarefullysincetheinformationinitmay
allowyoutoknowhowtooperateyourcarsafelyand
properly,andenjoyyourdrivingpleasureatmaximumfrom
it.
ThisHandbookdescribesalldevicesandfunctionsinthis
passengercarseries.
Thishandbookincludestheup-to-dateproduct
informationavailableatthetimeofissuance,andthe
companyhasthefullauthoritiestotakechargeof
theamendments,explanationsandstatementsofthis
handbook.Thecompanyaimstoimproveoutproducts
continuously,sotheproductmaybealteredwithoutprior
noticeafterthehandbookiscompleted.Foranyquestion
onthepurchasedvehicleorowner'shandbook,please
consultanMGAuthorisedRepairer .
TheillustrationsintheOwner'sHandbookarefor
referenceonly.
Announcement
TheOwner'sHandbookandWarrantyandMaintenance
Manualintroduceshowtouseyourvehicleproperly,
precautionsinuse,andhowtoserviceandmaintainyour
vehiclecorrectly.Meanwhile,theyareintendedtoidentify
agreementsbetweenthecompanyandownersoncreation
andterminationforrelatedproductqualityassurance
liabilitiesaswellasaftersalesservicerightsandduties.
PleasereadtheOwner'sHandbookandWarrantyandthe
MaintenanceManualcarefullybeforeusinganyproductsof
thecompany.
Pleasealwaysuseaccessories,partsandoils&uids
inconformitywithSAICMotortechnicalspecications
andqualitystandardsandapplicabletothevehicle,and
maintainandserviceyourvehicleinaccordancewith
correctoperationprocedures.Forbettermaintenance
andserviceofyourvehicle,youarerecommendedto
consultalocalMGAuthorisedRepairer.Pleaserespect
intellectualpropertyandusegenuineaccessories,parts,
etc.Ifanyaccessoriesandpartswhichmayinfringe
intellectualpropertyareused,youwillprobablybear
correspondinglegalrisksandlegalconsequences.
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TheMGAuthorisedRepairerinthishandbookrefersto
anySAICMotorMGAuthorisedRepairer,whichisvery
familiarwiththeserviceandmaintenanceprocedureof
thevehicleandrelatedregulationsandisequippedwith
necessaryspecialtoolsandspareparts,abletoprovide
moreprofessionalservicesforyou.
Y ouwillloseyourclaimifyourvehicleisdamageddue
toreasonssuchasmisuse,neglect,incorrectuseorany
modicationwithoutapproval.Ifavehicleisdamagedor
incursanaccidentduetotheuseofanyaccessories,parts
oroils&uidsnotinconformitywithSAICMotortechnical
specicationsandqualitystandardsormisuseordueto
improperserviceandmaintenance,itsuserwillalsolose
hisclaimfordamagecompensation,andthecompanywill
notbearcorrespondingliabilities.
Variouscountriesandregionsimposestrictrestrictions
onvehiclemodicationandadd-on.Itisnotallowed
tochangethevehiclestructure,frameworkorfeatures
withoutapproval,otherwiseitwillaffecttrafcsafety,
vehicleoperation,vehicleregistrationorpublicsecurity
management.Itwillnotonlycausemalfunctionorreduce
performanceoftherelatedcomponents,butalsobring
theharmandlife-threateningrisktothedriverandthe
passengersifpartsofthevehiclearemodiedoraltered
withoutpermission.
Nopartofthispublicationmaybereproduced,storedina
retrievalsystemortransmittedintheformofelectronic,
mechanicalrecordingorothermeanswithoutprior
writtenpermissionfromthecompany.
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PromptMessages
Warning
Thiswarningsymbolidentiesprocedures
thatmustbefollowedprecisely,or
informationthatmustbeconsideredwith
greatcare,inordertoreducetheriskof
personalinjuryorseriousdamagetothe
vehicle.
IMPORT ANT
IMPORTANT
Thematterstatedheremustbefollowedstrictly,
otherwiseyourvehiclecouldbedamaged.
Note
Note:Suggestivestatements.
Thissymbolindicatespartsdescribedmustbe
disposedofbyauthorisedpersonsorbodiestoprotect
theenvironment.
Asterisk
Theasterisk“*”appearedbehindatitleortextindicates
thatthedescribeddeviceorfunctionisonlyavailableon
certainmodels,andthevehicleyoupurchasedmaynotbe
equippedwiththedeviceorfunction.
IllustrationInformation
Indicatesthedescribedobject.
Indicatesthemovingdirectionoftheobject.
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VehicleIdenticationInformation
VehicleIdentication
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1VehicleIdenticationNumber（VIN）
2EngineNumber
3T ransmissionNumber
WhencommunicatingwithanMGAuthorisedRepairer,
alwaysquotetheVehicleIdenticationNumber(VIN).If
theengineortransmissionisinvolved,itmayberequired
toprovidetheidenticationnumbersoftheseassemblies.
LocationsofV ehicleIdenticationMarkings
VehicleIdenticationNumber
•Stampedontheinstrumentpanelvisiblethroughthe
bottomlefthandcornerofthewindscreen;
•Onthevehicleidenticationplate;
•Stampedontheoorunderthefrontpassengerseat;
•Stampedabovetheinnersideofthetailgatevisibleby
openingthetailgate.
Note:Thevehiclediagnosticsocketislocatedabove
theacceleratorpedal.TheVINinformationcanbe
accessedusingtheSAICDiagnosticScanT ool.
EngineNumber
Stampedontherightfrontsideoftheengineblock(view
fromthefrontendofthevehicle).
TransmissionNumber
Stampedontheupperfaceofthetransmissionhousing
intheenginecompartment.Thetransmissionnumberof
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somevehiclesisontherighttransmissionhousing(viewed
fromthefrontendofthevehicle),whichcanbeseenwhen
thevehicleislifted.PleasecontactanMGAuthorised
Repairer.
VehicleIdenticationPlate
Thevehicleidenticationplatecontainsthefollowing
information:
•Model/T ype;
•EngineT ype;
•VehicleIdenticationNumber(VIN);
•Date;
•GrossVehicleWeight;
•GrossT rainW eight*;
•MaxFrontAxleWeight*;
•MaxRearAxleWeight*;
•Country;
•Manufacturer .
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LocationofVehicleIdenticationLabel
Thevehicleidenticationlabelislocatedatthelowerside
oftherightBpillar.
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