MG Hector User manual

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HECTOR
HECTOR PLUS

INDEX - DRIVING TIPS, FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE
9 - AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
10 - INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
11 - WIRELESS CHARGING
12 - VENTILATED SEAT
SAFETY
13 - BRAKE OPERATION
14 - ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKES
16 - HILL-START HOLD CONTROL (HHC) SYSTEM
15 - AUTOMATIC VEHICLE HOLD (AVH)
17 - SEAT BELT
18 - HEAD RESTRAINT
WARNINGS & PRECAUTIONS
19 - DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID
20 - DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF)
21 - VEHICLE OVERSPEED WARNING
22 - WATER WADING DRIVING
VEHICLE OPERATION
1 - FUEL EFFICIENCY
2 - GEAR SHIFTING IN MANUAL TRANSMISSION
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3 - AUTOMATIC ENGINE STOP/START
4 - STEERING WHEEL
5 - STEERING ASSIST LIGHTING FUNCTION
6 - TAILGATE OPERATION
7 - AUTOMATIC HEADLAMP AND WINDSHIELD WIPING
8 - EXTERIOR LIGHT FOGGING
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1 - FUEL EFFICIENCY - DRIVING TIPS
Most people want to improve fuel economy of their vehicle.You
can follow the tips provided here to reduce your vehicle’s fuel cost
during your commute to work or a lovely road trip and in the
process care about our environment.
The actual mileage varies from driver to driver and in various
driving conditions including actual road conditions, traffic and
route, frequency of gear use, brakes, air conditioner, etc.
Here are some Dos & Don’ts to help increase your vehicle’s fuel
efficiency.
Follow the service schedule provided in
Owner’s Manual
Maintain the right tyre pressure
Shift the gear as per the instrument
cluster indication (if equipped) or else,
shift to the optimum gear without the
engine knocking
Be gentle with accelerator and brake
pedals
Plan your route beforehand to avoid
traffic congestions.
Keep the windows rolled up to achieve
better aerodynamics
Keep engine RPM between 1600-2000
while upshifting
Shift to the highest possible gear without
the engine knocking
For vehicles equipped with CVT
Transmission, use ECO mode to provide
the best fuel consumption and lowest
emission
Use Coasting* technique whenever
possible
Over speeding
Carrying unnecessary weight
Extended idling, turn-off the engine if
idle time is more than 30 seconds. e.g.
at traffic signal
Rash and rough driving
Violent and sudden braking
Sudden acceleration and deceleration
Frequent change of gear [For MT]
Improper gear selection [For MT]
Clutch over-riding [For MT]
*Coasting means letting the car move by its own inertia. For safety, let clutch remain engaged.
MT - Manual Transmission
215/60R17
215/55R18
Tyre Model
Front/Rear Tyre
Front/Rear Tyre
Project
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35
Tyre Inflation
Pressure(unit: Psi)
Tyre Inflation Pressure(Cold State)
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2 - GEAR SHIFTING IN MANUAL TRANSMISSION
While shifting gears, press the clutch
pedal fully.
While waiting at a traffic signal, parking
brake should be engaged instead of
engaging gear and keeping the clutch
pedal pressed
Start slowing down the vehicle well in
advance when moving slowly/stopping at
red signal. Shift into neutral gear to avoid
clutch slippage.
Shift into 1st gear while driving below
speed of 15 KMPH or crossing over
speed breakers
Starting-of directly in 2nd/3rd gear. It can
result in excessive friction and reduce
the life of the clutch.
Using accelerator if partial declutching
is required in crowded area up to speed
of 15 KMPH (1st Gear) or 15-25 KMPH
(2nd Gear)
Clutch riding leads to clutch
slippage/wear. Rest your foot on the
side footrest once gear is shifted.
Pressing the clutch for quick
acceleration as it leads to clutch
slippage/wear
Using partial clutch for prolonged
duration while in heavy traffic
conditions.This can lead to experience
of unusual smell leading to
premature/early failure of clutch.
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During cold weather, you may experience increased effort in shifting until the transmission fluid warms up,
this is normal.
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To enable the stop-start function, the following pre-conditions must be met:
The engine hood is closed. The driver side door is
closed.
The driver seat belt is
fastened.
Conditions such as ambient
temperature, engine coolant
temperature and vacuum
brake pressure are met.
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3 - AUTOMATIC ENGINE STOP / START*
48V Hybrid Power System (If equipped)
Hybrid power system has the following functions: engine idle auto start/stop system, E BOOST for a great
driving experience and regenerative braking to increase the vehicle performance.
Stop/ Start function
The stop-start function controls the engine operation and reduces unnecessary idle conditions to improve
the fuel economy according to the corresponding driving conditions.
This indicator illuminates when vehicle stop/start function is operational
VEHICLE OPERATION
"*" indicates that the equipment mentioned is optional and your vehicle may not have such equipment.
Please refer to the actual vehicle for vehicle configuration. MG Motor India Pvt. Ltd. reserves the copyright of the Manual.

Auto Engine OFF
If the vehicle speed drops to 0 KMPH, neutral gear is set and the clutch is released under the above
preconditions, the engine will automatically turn OFF. (The highest vehicle speed before stopping must be
greater than 14 KMPH).
In case of any one of the following situations, the stop-start function will be disabled, and the engine will not
automatically stop:
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The stop-start disabling switch is pressed.
Engine coolant temperature is lower than 36°C.
AC is in switched ON.
The clutch pedal is depressed.
The ambient pressure is low.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is working.
48V battery voltage is low.
48V battery system error.
The rear/front windshield defrosting function is enabled.
The vehicle is on a slope.
The rate of rotation of the steering wheel is greater than a certain
value.
Vehicle speed signal is invalid.
VEHICLE OPERATION

4 - STEERING WHEEL
This vehicle is equipped with Steering wheel adjustment for height and reach. Adjust the steering wheel position to
adapt to your driving posture through the following steps:
Do not adjust the steering wheel position during driving.This is extremely dangerous.
Steering Wheel
Adjustment lever
Steering wheel
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The seat height should be so set that the driver can see all directions and the positions of all display
instruments.
As is shown in the figure, push the steering wheel adjustment lever downward first.
Adjust the steering wheel to the desired position and then pull back the adjustment lever to lock the
steering wheel.
Check and confirm that the steering wheel has been locked firmly.
VEHICLE OPERATION

5 - STEERING ASSIST LIGHTING FUNCTION*
To make your driving experience seamless, comfortable and safe, your vehicle is equipped with steering assist lighting
function. It is activated when turning into a road. Depending on the steering angle, the fog lights will turn ON to
improve road visibility.
While steering, the two front fog lamp will illuminate to provide auxiliary lighting if certain conditions are satisfied.
These conditions are:
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The engine is running.
The vehicle speed is < 35 KMPH.
The low beam lamp is turned ON.
The steering wheel angle is >60° or the turn signal lamp switch is
turned on.
As the front fog lamp illuminates, the front fog lamp indicator on the instrument panel also illuminates.
The Steering Assist Lighting Function deactivates, and the front fog lamps turn OFF after a while under any of the
following condition:
The steering wheel angle is < 30° or the turn signal lamp switch is
turned off.
The ignition switch is turned to a position other than ON.
The vehicle speed is > 40 KMPH.
The low beam lamp is turned OFF.
"*" indicates that the equipment mentioned is optional and your vehicle may not have such equipment.
Please refer to the actual vehicle for vehicle configuration. MG Motor India Pvt. Ltd. reserves the copyright of the Manual.
VEHICLE OPERATION

6 - TAILGATE OPERATION
The tailgate release switch is placed above the license plate. When the tailgate is to be opened, firstly, unlock the door,
then press the switch to unlock the tailgate and open the tailgate.
According to the vehicle configuration, for the vehicles equipped with PEPS(Passive entry passive start ), you can
directly carry the remote key to approach the tailgate and press the switch to open the tailgate when the vehicle is
locked.
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"*" indicates that the equipment mentioned is optional and your vehicle may not have such equipment.
Please refer to the actual vehicle for vehicle configuration. MG Motor India Pvt. Ltd. reserves the copyright of the Manual.
Tailgate Opening with Remote Key
Electric Tailgate*
VEHICLE OPERATION
Press the remote tailgate opening key for about 3 second to unlock the tailgate when the
engine is shut down.
To lock the tailgate, you need to close it and then lock it.
Before opening the tailgate, make sure that the vehicle stops
The gear is in parking mode and the handbrake is pulled to avoid any damage.

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"*" indicates that the equipment mentioned is optional and your vehicle may not have such equipment.
Please refer to the actual vehicle for vehicle configuration. MG Motor India Pvt. Ltd. reserves the copyright of the Manual.
VEHICLE OPERATION
Adjust the opening height manually after the tailgate is open. Press tailgate closing switch for 3
second after adjustment and hear a prompt tone. The subsequent tailgate opens to this
height.
You can also adjust your tailgate from infotainment screen using Settings >Vehicle Setting >
Tailgate open position. Select the desired opening height settings according to your
requirement.
To close tailgate, press the tailgate closing switch.The tailgate automatically closes after two
prompt tones.
You can also close the tailgate by pulling it with your hand.
When a certain speed is reached, the tailgate will enter the electric closing mode and it will
close automatically.
Setting of Tailgate opening height
For AT model, you can operate the tailgate in Gear ‘P’
Note: Once you set the tailgate to desired opening height, vehicle will memorise it.To re-adjust the tailgate
opening height, follow the above instructions.