SAIC MG 6 User manual

Contents
Introduction.................................................................................................................................1
TheOwner'sHandbook.........................................................................................................................1
Announcement......................................................................................................................................1
SymbolsUsed........................................................................................................................................2
VehicleIdenticationInformation.............................................................................................4
VehicleIdentication..............................................................................................................................4
VehicleIdenticationLabel......................................................................................................................5
1InstrumentsandControls...........................................................................................7
InstrumentsandControlsOverview.........................................................................................8
InstrumentPack........................................................................................................................10
EngineCoolantT emperatureGauge......................................................................................................10
T achometer.........................................................................................................................................11
Speedometer.......................................................................................................................................11
FuelGauge..........................................................................................................................................11
MessageCentre.........................................................................................................................12
T emperatureandClock........................................................................................................................12
GearPositionDisplay...........................................................................................................................12
Odometer...........................................................................................................................................12
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VehicleInformationDisplay...................................................................................................................13
WarningLightsandIndicators.................................................................................................25
LightingSwitch..........................................................................................................................32
MasterLightingSwitch.........................................................................................................................32
InstrumentDimmerControl................................................................................................................33
ManualAdjustmentHeadlightLevelling*................................................................................................33
DynamicHeadlampLevelling*...............................................................................................................34
CorneringLamps*...............................................................................................................................34
FogLights............................................................................................................................................35
DirectionIndicator/MainBeamLever....................................................................................................36
HazardWarningLights.........................................................................................................................37
WipersandWashers.................................................................................................................38
FrontWindscreenWiperControls.......................................................................................................38
ProgrammedWashWipe.....................................................................................................................39
HeadlampWashers*............................................................................................................................40
RainSensor*.......................................................................................................................................40
SteeringColumn.......................................................................................................................41
SteeringColumnAdjustment................................................................................................................41
Horn...........................................................................................................................................42
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Mirrors.......................................................................................................................................43
ExteriorMirrors..................................................................................................................................43
InteriorRear-viewMirror.....................................................................................................................45
VanityMirror.............................................................................................................................46
Windows....................................................................................................................................47
PowerOperatedWindowSwitch.........................................................................................................47
WindowOperation.............................................................................................................................47
Sunroof*....................................................................................................................................49
Instructions.........................................................................................................................................49
Operation...........................................................................................................................................49
InteriorLight.............................................................................................................................52
FrontCourtesyandMapReadingLights................................................................................................52
RearCourtesyLight.............................................................................................................................53
PowerSocket.............................................................................................................................54
FrontPowerSocket.............................................................................................................................54
StorageEquipment...................................................................................................................55
Instructions.........................................................................................................................................55
Ashtray...............................................................................................................................................55
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Glovebox............................................................................................................................................56
CubbyBox..........................................................................................................................................56
SpectaclesBox....................................................................................................................................57
CupHolder...............................................................................................................................58
FrontCupHolder...............................................................................................................................58
RearCupHolder.................................................................................................................................58
2AirConditioning........................................................................................................59
AirConditioning........................................................................................................................60
Ventilation...........................................................................................................................................60
ElectronicAirConditioningControls*..................................................................................................63
DualZoneT emperatureAutomaticAirConditioningControls*.............................................................66
3LowLinePlayer..........................................................................................................73
CDPlayer*.................................................................................................................................74
UseInstructions..................................................................................................................................74
CDPlayerControlPanel......................................................................................................................75
ControlButtons..................................................................................................................................76
BasicOperation...................................................................................................................................77
RadioOperation..................................................................................................................................79
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CD, USB Player....................................................................................................................................80
4High Line Player.........................................................................................................83
Cautions
Summary
Operation Controls
Basic Operation
.....................................................................................................................................84
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Component Overview................................................................................................................................................. 86
Function Overview.....................................................................................................................................................
.. 87
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System Control Panel .................................................................................................................................................. 90
Homepage ........................................................................................................................................
............................. 93
Multi-function Steering Wheel.................................................................................................................................... 95
Multi-function Control Buttons.................................................................................................................................. 96
CD Slot .......................................................................................................
.................................................................. 96
USB/AUX....................................................................................................................................................................... 97
Display and Rear Vision Camera................................................................................................................................ 98
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Power-On/Off............................................................................................................................................................... 99
Adjusting the Volume Level .......................................................................................................................................101
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Basic Settings
Radio
Inserting and Removing a USB Storage Device .....................................................................................102
Inserting and Removing an AUX Connector.........................................................................................102
Connecting and Disconnecting an iPod® ..........................................................................................................103
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104
Bluetooth Settings ...........................................................................................................................104
Display Settings ..............................................................................................................................105
Audio Settings .................................................................................................................................107
RDS DAB Settings ..........................................................................................................................110
Time Settings ..................................................................................................................................111
System Settings ..............................................................................................................................112
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Menu Overview ...............................................................................................................................113
Turning On/Off the Radio Mode ......................................................................................................114
Band Switching ...............................................................................................................................115
Reminders .......................................................................................................................................116
Selecting a Station ..........................................................................................................................117

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Media
Phone
........................................................................................................................................119
Precautions when Playing Stored Media ......................................................................................119
Menu Overview........................................................................................................................121
MY MSC (My Music) .................................................................................................................122
USB Music................................................................................................................................126
AUX Music...............................................................................................................................127
CD Music.................................................................................................................................128
Bluetooth Music........................................................................................................................129
iPod Music .............................................................................................................................130
USB Video................................................................................................................................131
AUX Video ..............................................................................................................................132
iPod Video .............................................................................................................................132
Picture Browsing ......................................................................................................................133
........................................................................................................................................135
Notice for Phone Mode.............................................................................................................135
Menu Overview........................................................................................................................136
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MirrorLink
Additional Information
Bluetooth Pairing and Connection ................................................................................................... 137
Making a Call ................................................................................................................................... 139
Receiving a Call ............................................................................................................................... 141
Contacts .......................................................................................................................................... 143
Call Log ........................................................................................................................................... 145
Bluetooth Message ........................................................................................................................... 146
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148
MirrorLink Function Overview......................................................................................................... 148
Connection of MirrorLink ................................................................................................................ 149
Use of MirrorLink ............................................................................................................................ 150
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Deleting User Data or Restore Default Settings .............................................................................. 151
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................. 152
Messages and Measures ................................................................................................................... 156
Media Compatibility ......................................................................................................................... 159

Airbag Supplementary Restraint System.............................................................................. 182
Overview ..........................................................................................................................................182
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5Seats & Restraints....................................................................................................163
Seats......................................................................................................................................... 164
Correct Seating Position.....................................................................................................................164
Head Restraints .................................................................................................................................165
Manual Front Seat *............................................................................................................................165
Manual Front Seat *............................................................................................................................166
Power Front Seat *............................................................................................................................. 167
Heating Front Seat *...........................................................................................................................168
Folding the Rear Seats........................................................................................................................169
Seat Belts................................................................................................................................. 170
Protection Provided by Seat Belts ......................................................................................................171
How to Wear Safety Belts Correctly ...................................................................................................172
Children Use Seat Belts...................................................................................................................... 177
Seat Belt Pre-tensioners *...................................................................................................................179
Seat Belts Check, Maintenance and Replacement..................................................................................180

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Airbag Deployment............................................................................................................................ 184
Conditions in Which Airbags Will Not Deploy ....................................................................................189
Service and Replacement of Airbags ....................................................................................................193
Disposal of Airbags ........................................................................................................................... 194
Child Restraints ....................................................................................................................... 196
Child Restraints System......................................................................................................................196
Child Restraints Groups.....................................................................................................................198
Child Restraints Fixed Way.................................................................................................................204
6Starting & Driving....................................................................................................207
Handsets .................................................................................................................................. 208
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................208
Handset Battery Removing and ..............................................................................................209
Emergency Key .................................................................................................................................. 211
Child-Proof Locks.................................................................................................................... 212
Starting and Stopping the engine .......................................................................................... 213
Docking Station .................................................................................................................................213
Starting ............................................................................................................................................. 214
Stopping the Engine............................................................................................................................ 216

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Economical and Environmental Driving ................................................................................ 217
Running-in.........................................................................................................................................217
Environment Protection .....................................................................................................................217
Economical Driving ............................................................................................................................217
Special Environment Driving ...............................................................................................................219
Inspection and Maintenance................................................................................................................220
Catalytic Converter ................................................................................................................ 221
Fuel ..................................................................................................................................................221
Starting ............................................................................................................................................. 221
Driving..............................................................................................................................................222
Alarm System.......................................................................................................................... 223
Engine Immobilisation......................................................................................................................... 223
Locking the Car and Arming the Alarm ...............................................................................................223
Tailgate ............................................................................................................................................. 226
Twin-clutch Sportronic Transmission (TST) ......................................................................... 227
Instructions .......................................................................................................................................227
Gear Shift..........................................................................................................................................227

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Vehicle Start ......................................................................................................................................231
Driving on Hill................................................................................................................................... 231
Driving Mode ....................................................................................................................................232
Fail Safe.............................................................................................................................................235
Fuel System ............................................................................................................................. 237
Fuel Requirements .............................................................................................................................237
Fuel Fille............................................................................................................................................237
Fuel Filling .........................................................................................................................................238
Gasoline Cleaner ...............................................................................................................................238
Brake System........................................................................................................................... 240
Foot Brake ........................................................................................................................................240
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)............................................................................................................. 245
Electric Park Brake (EPB)...................................................................................................247
Stability Control System and Traction Control System....................................................... 250
Stability Control System (SCS)............................................................................................................250
Traction Control System (TCS)...........................................................................................................250
Switching On and Off.........................................................................................................................250
SCS/TCS Warning Light......................................................................................................................251
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)............................................................................ 252

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Cruise Control ........................................................................................................................ 254
Active Speed Limit (ASL) System ......................................................................................... 257
Stop/Start Intelligent Fuel Saving System............................................................................. 259
Automatic Shutdown of Engine ..........................................................................................................260
Automatic Engine Start....................................................................................................................... 261
Battery..............................................................................................................................................262
Stop/Start Intelligent Fuel Saving System Failure ...................................................................................262
Serious Battery Capacity Loss, Starter Inoperative ............................................................................... 263
Parking Aid System................................................................................................................. 264
Ultrasonic Sensor Parking Aid System .................................................................................................264
Rear Parking Camera *.......................................................................................................................267
Load Carrying.......................................................................................................................... 268
Load Space........................................................................................................................................268
Internal Loading.................................................................................................................................268
7Emergency Information ..........................................................................................271
Hazard Warning Devices ........................................................................................................ 272
Hazard Warning Lights .......................................................................................................................272
Warning Triangle................................................................................................................................272

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Towing and Transporter ......................................................................................................... 273
Towing for Recovery ..........................................................................................................................273
Transporter or trailer with rope ........................................................................................................276
Wheel Replacement ............................................................................................................... 277
Accessing the Spare Wheel and Tools..................................................................................................277
Changing a Wheel..............................................................................................................................278
Emergency Starting ................................................................................................................ 281
Using Booster Cables......................................................................................................................... 281
Starting the Vehicle ............................................................................................................................ 281
Fuse Replacement................................................................................................................... 283
Fuses ................................................................................................................................................283
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box......................................................................................................285
Auxiliary Fuse Box .............................................................................................................................288
Battery Top Fuse Box......................................................................................................................... 289
Engine Compartment Fuse Box...........................................................................................................290
Bulb Replacement ................................................................................................................... 292
Bulb ...............................................................................................................................292
Replacing Bulbs..................................................................................................................................293

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8Maintenance .............................................................................................................297
Routine Servicing .................................................................................................................... 298
Bonnet...................................................................................................................................... 302
Opening the Bonnet...........................................................................................................................302
Closing the Bonnet ............................................................................................................................ 302
Warning When the Bonnet is Open .................................................................................................... 302
Engine Compartment ............................................................................................................. 304
Engine....................................................................................................................................... 305
Engine Oil .........................................................................................................................................305
Engine Oil Level Check and Top Up.....................................................................................................306
Engine oil .......................................................................................................................306
Cooling System ....................................................................................................................... 308
Coolant Check and Top Up ................................................................................................................ 308
Coolant .........................................................................................................................309
Brakes ...................................................................................................................................... 310
Brake Pads ........................................................................................................................................310
Brake Fluid Check and Top Up............................................................................................................310
Brake Fluid ..................................................................................................................... 311

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Power Steering ........................................................................................................................ 312
Power Steering Fluid Check and Top Up.............................................................................................. 312
Power Steering Fluid .......................................................................................................313
Battery ..................................................................................................................................... 314
Battery Safety .................................................................................................................................... 314
Battery Disconnection and Replacement ............................................................................................. 314
Battery Charging................................................................................................................................315
Battery Maintenance .......................................................................................................................... 316
Washers ................................................................................................................................... 317
Windscreen and Front Lamp Washer Check and Top Up...................................................................... 317
Washer Nozzles ................................................................................................................................318
Washing Fluid ................................................................................................................. 318
Wipers ..................................................................................................................................... 319
Windscreen Wiper Blades.................................................................................................................. 319
Replacing Front Wiper Blades............................................................................................................. 320
Tyres ......................................................................................................................................... 321
Overview ..........................................................................................................................................321
New Tyres ........................................................................................................................................321
Directional Tyres ...............................................................................................................................321

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Tyre Life............................................................................................................................................ 322
Caring for Your Tyres......................................................................................................................... 323
Tyre Wear Indicators .........................................................................................................................324
Replacement Tyres ............................................................................................................................324
Wheel Fitment Rotation.....................................................................................................................324
Snow Chains .....................................................................................................................................325
Cleaning and Vehicle Care...................................................................................................... 326
Maintenance for Vehicle External ........................................................................................................326
Maintenance for Inside of the Car .......................................................................................................331
9Technical Data..........................................................................................................333
Technical Data Dimensions .................................................................................................... 334
Weights .................................................................................................................................... 335
Major Parameters of Engine................................................................................................... 336
Dynamic Performance Parameters........................................................................................ 337
Recommended Fluids and Capacities .................................................................................... 338
Wheel Alignment (Unladen Condition) ................................................................................ 339
Wheels and Tyres .................................................................................................................... 339
Tyre Pressure(Cold) ................................................................................................................ 339

Preface
Introduction
TheOwner'sHandbook
ThankyouforpurchasingaSAICMotor’sproduct.Please
readthroughthisOwner’sHandbookcarefully,asthe
informationcontainedwillhelpyoutounderstandhow
tooperatethevehiclesafelyandcorrectly,whichenabling
youtoenjoythedriving.
ThisOwner’sHandbookappliestoMG6seriespassenger
carseries.ThisHandbookdescribesalldevicesand
functionsinthispassengercarseries.
TheHandbookcontainsthelatestinformationatthetime
ofprinting.Wereservetherightstomakechangesbut
withoutnoticesafterprintingduetotheconstantproduct
improvementandinnovation.
TheillustrationsintheOwner’sHandbookarefor
referenceonly.
Announcement
ThisOwner'sHandbookandtheWarranty&Maintenance
Handbooknotonlydescribehowtousevehiclesproperly,
cautionswhileusing,andhowtodotheserviceand
schedulemaintenance,butalsodescribethewarranty
liabilitiesandobligationsoftheCompanytotheowner
withregardtotheaftersalesservice,forthisvehicle.
Pleasereadbothdocumentspriortodrivingthecar.Any
damageresultingfromnegligence,incorrectusageorthe
ttingofanyincorrectorunapprovedpartsmayinvalidate
thewarranty.
Everycountryandregionimposesstrictrestrictions
onvehiclemodication.Usershallnotmodifythe
vehiclestructure,constructionorcharacteristicswithout
authorization,otherwiseitwillhaveanimpactonthe
trafcsafety,vehicleoperation,vehicleregistrationor
publicsecurityadministration.Unauthorizedmodication
orchangeofsomevehiclecomponentswillreducethe
performanceofrelatedcomponentsorcausetheirfailure,
andevenresultinseriousorfatalinjurytotheoccupants.
Allrightsreserved.Nopartofthispublicationmaybe
reproduced,storedinaretrievalsystemortransmittedin
anyform,electronic,mechanical,recordingorothermeans
withoutpriorwrittenpermissionfromtheCompany.
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Preface
IMPORTANT
Whenthetimecomestosellyourcar,pleasepassthis
Owner'sHandbookandtheWarranty&Maintenance
Handbooktothenewowner .Bothshouldbe
consideredaspartsofthevehicle.
SymbolsUsed
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informationthatmustbeconsideredwith
greatcare,inordertoreducetheriskof
personalinjuryorseriousdamagetothe
vehicle.
Important
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Thestatementsstatedheremustbefollowedstrictly,
otherwiseyourcarcouldbedamaged.
Note
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