SSANGYONG Korando User manual

This manual has been prepared to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of
your new KORANDO and to provide important safety information. We urge you to read
it carefully and follow the recommendations to help assure the most enjoyable, safe,
and trouble-free operation of your vehicle.
When it comes to service, remember that your SSANGYONG dealer knows your ve-
hicle best and is interested in your complete satisfaction.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for choosing KORANDO and assure
you of our continuing interest in your motoring pleasure and satisfaction.
This manual should be considered as a permanent part of your vehicle, and must re-
main with the vehicle at the time of resale.
PYUNGTAEK, KOREA
FOREWORD

WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in serious
injury or death.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Please read this manual and follow the
instructions carefully. CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injuries, or damage to
your vehicle or other property.
: The asterisk in this manual signifies an
item of equipment that is not included on
all vehicles. Such items include engine
options, model variations specific to one
country, and optional equipment.
NOTE
NOTE indicates information which
will assist you with maintenance or
other instructions concerning your
vehicle.
All information, illustrations, and specifica-
tions in this manual are based on the latest
product information available at the time of
publication.
Ssangyong reserves the right to change
specifications or designs at any time without
notice and without incurring obligation.
This vehicle may not comply with the
standards or regulations of other countries.
Before attempting to register this vehicle in
any other country, check all applicable
regulations and make any necessary
modifications.
This manual describes options and trim
available at the time of publication. Some of
the items covered may not apply to your
vehicle. Contact your Ssangyong dealer for
information on option and trim availability.
Non-Ssangyong Genuine parts and
accessories have not been examined or
approved by Ssangyong. We can not certify
the suitability or safety of non-Ssangyong
Genuine parts and accessories and are not
liable for damage caused by their use.
*
: This is the safety alert symbol used
to alert you to potential hazards
including injuries or damage to your
vehicle or other property. Obey all
safety messages that follow this
symbol.
Throughout this manual, you will find special
notations:
• Warning
• Caution
• Note

1. BEFORE DRIVING YOUR CAR................................................................................................................ 1-1
2. STARTING AND OPERATING................................................................................................................... 2-1
3. INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS .......................................................................................................... 3-1
4. VENTILATION, HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING ............................................................................. 4-1
5. TURBO CHARGER SYSTEM ................................................................................................................... 5-1
6. IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ...................................................................................................................... 6-1
7. SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................... 7-1
8. VEHICLE CARE ......................................................................................................................................... 8-1
9. SPECIFICATION AND SERVICE DATA.................................................................................................... 9-1
10. INDEX ........................................................................................................................................................ 10-1
TABLE OF CONTENTS

1
BEFORE DRIVING YOUR CAR

1–2 BEFORE DRIVING YOUR CAR
RUNNING-IN PERIOD
There are no particular run-in rules for your
new Korando. However, following a few
simple precautions for the first few hundred
kilometers can add to the good future per-
formance, economy and long life of your
Korando.
•Do not race the engine.
•While driving, keep your engine speed
(RPM) below the red zone.
•Avoid full-throttle starts.
•Avoid high-speed stops, except in
emergencies. This will allow the brakes
to bed in properly.
•Drive at varying speeds, trying not to
“strain”the engine.
•Refrain from towing a trailer or an other
vehicle.
•Avoid harsh operations such as abrupt
start, sudden acceleration and pro-
longed high speed driving.
These operations not only have a detri-
mental effect on the engine but also
cause excessive fuel and oil consump-
tion, which could result in the malfunc-
tionof the enginecomponents. Especially,
avoid full-throttle acceleration in low
gear.
BEFORE ENTERING THE CAR
•Ensure that windows, outside rear view
mirrors and lights are clean, undamaged
and unobstructed.
•Visually note inflation condition of tyres.
•Check that all lights, switches and con-
trols work properly.
•Check the area behind the vehicle if you
are about to reverse.
•Check under the vehicle for leaks.
•Check the engine oil level and other fluid/
oil levels in engine compartment.
BEFORE DRIVING OFF
•Be sure you understand your car and
its equipment and how to operate it
safely.
•Adjust your seating position.
•Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
•Ensure that all occupants of the car
have fastened their seat belts.
•Check the operation of the warning
lights when the ignition key is turned to
“ON”position.
•Check all gauges.
•Release the parking brake and ensure
that the brake warning light goes out.
WARNING
Check to ensure that all light, signal-
ing systems and warning indicators
are in working order.

BEFORE DRIVING YOUR CAR 1–3
NOTE
In case of loss, replacement keys are
available from Ssangyong Dealers
by quoting the key number.
To protect your car from theft, an
electronic immobilization system has
been installed in your Korando. Only
keys with correct electronic code can
be used to start the car. Even if a key
has the same profile, it will not start
the engine if the electronic code is in-
correct.
Always obtain replacement of addi-
tional keys from your Ssangyong
Dealer.
KEY
Two keys are provided which fit all key cyl-
inders. Keep one of the two keys as a
spare. The key number is stamped on the
key number plate. For vehicle security keep
the key number plate in a safe place, not in
the vehicle. You should also record the key
number in a safe place, not in the vehicle.
This deters unauthorized persons from ob-
taining a duplicate key.
KEY WITH INTEGRATED TRAN-
SPONDER AND ILLUMINATION*
On vehicles equipped with an Immobilizer
System, two keys with illumination and inte-
grated transponder are provided. Keep one
of the two keys as a spare.
The keys with illumination help you to insert
the ignition key at night. To use it, press the
light switch of key knob.
The key number is stamped on the key num-
ber plate. For vehicle security, keep the key
number plate in a safe place, not in the ve-
hicle. You should also record the key num-
ber in a safe place, not in the vehicle.
WARNING
Do not leave the key with the vehicle.
• Lock the vehicle.
• Take the key with you.
WARNING
Do not leave the key with the vehicle
• Lock the vehicle.
• Take the key with you.
If you need additional keys, contact your
Ssangyong Dealer.
See page 2-5 under Immobilizer System for
further details.

1–4 BEFORE DRIVING YOUR CAR
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM WITH
ANTI-THEFT FUNCTION*
The keyless entry system lets you lock and
unlock the doors from up to 15m away us-
ing the transmitter.
The LED on the transmitter flashes to show
that it is operational.
A sophisticated electroic anti-theft alarm
system is equipped to ensure maximum ve-
hicle security. You are advised to gain a full
understanding of the system by throughly
reading this section of the manual.
NOTE
The operating range of the trans-
mitter will vary due to environmen-
tal conditions.
•LOCK button : Locks all doors.
Hazard lamps will flash twice, single
beep will sound and the anti-theft sys-
tem will be activated.
•UNLOCK button : Unlocks all doors.
Hazard lamps will flash once and the
anti-theft system will be deactivated.
1
3
2
1. LED
2. Door lock button
3. Door unlock button
Door Lock and Anti-Theft Mode
Activation
1. Close all windows.
2. Turnthe ignitionkey to LOCK and remove
the key.
3. Have all passengers exit the vehicle.
4. Close all doors, hood and tailgate.
5. Press and release the door lock button
on the transmitter.
•The LED on the transmitter will flash
once.
•All doors lock.
•Single beep will sound.
•Hazard warning lamps flash twice.
•Anti-theft mode is activated.
If the ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion, the transmitter will not operate and
the anti-theft system cannot be armed.

BEFORE DRIVING YOUR CAR 1–5
NOTE
The system can be activated even if
the windows are open.
Close all the windows and doors be-
fore leaving the vehicle.
NOTE
You must use the transmitter to acti-
vate the anti-theft mode.
When Arming the System
The system provides a visual and an audio
alarm, if any of the doors, the tailgate or the
hood are unlocked without using the key or
pressing the unlock button on the transmit-
ter after closing the door for more than 2
seconds.
After 27 seconds, the alarm will automati-
cally stop.
Stopping the Alarm
the alarm stops only by unlocking a door or
the tailgate with the key or by pressing the
lock/unlock button on the transmitter.
If the system does not operate as described
above, have it checked by your Ssangyong
dealer.
Door Unlock and Anti-theft Mode
Deactivation
1. Unlock the driver's door with a key, and
anti-theft mode is deactivated.
2. Press and release the door unlock but-
ton on the transmitter.
•The LED on the transmitter will flash
once.
•All doors unlock.
•Hazard warning lamps flash once.
•Anti-theft mode is deactivated.
3. Turn on the ignition switch with a key,
and anti-theft mode is deactivated.
Auto Door Lock
If the door is not opened or the engine is
not started within 30 seconds after disarm-
ing the system with the transmitter, all the
doors are automatically locked and the theft
deterrent mode is switched on.

1–6 BEFORE DRIVING YOUR CAR
NOTE
Theft deterrent system readiness will
be released by positioning the tail-
gate to UNLOCK with the key when
the alarm is activated.
However, under this conditions, theft
deterrent system will be the second-
ary readiness and it will alarm again
when the alarming conditions are es-
tablished.
When you closed the tailgate com-
pletely again and after 2 seconds,
theft deterrent system will be ready
until you release it.
KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your
Vehicle
Every transmitter is electronically coded to
prevent another transmitter from unlocking
your vehicle.
If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replace-
ment can be purchased through your
Ssangyong dealer.
If you need a new transmitter, bring the re-
maining transmitter with you when you go
to your Ssangyong dealer. When the dealer
matches the replacement transmitter to your
vehicle, the remaining transmitter must also
be matched to the new code.
Once the new transmitter is electronically
coded, the lost transmitter will not unlock
your vehicle.
Up to 2 transmitters can be matched to your
vehicle.
Battery Replacement
If the LED fails to illuminate, the transmitter
can still be used for a while. However, it is
an indication that a new battery is needed.
Use CR2032 (or equivalent)
replacement battery
1. Open the screw from the rear cover.
2. Remove the battery, taking care to avoid
touching the circuit board or other com-
ponents.
3. Install the new battery.
Be sure the positive side (+) faces
down toward the base.

BEFORE DRIVING YOUR CAR 1–7
CAUTION
Avoid touching the flat surfaces of
the battery with your bare fingers.
Handling will shorten battery life.
4. Reassemble the cover of the transmit-
ter.
5. Check the transmitter operation.
CAUTION
Transmitter can be damaged.
• Do not reverse the polarity.
• Avoid dropping.
• Do not place heavy objects on it.
• Keep transmitter away from water
and direct sun light.
NOTE
If transmitter gets wet, wipe it with
soft cloth.
DOOR LOCKS
Front doors can be locked or unlocked
from outside by using the key.
To lock, turn the key towards the front of
the vehicle.
To unlock, turn the key towards the rear of
the vehicle.
CAUTION
Lock all doors and tailgate when
leaving the vehicle unattended.
(Outside)
UNLOCK
LOCK

1–8 BEFORE DRIVING YOUR CAR
Each doors can be locked or unlocked from
the inside by pushing or puling the door lock
button located in the inside door catch.
Each doors can be locked from the outside
by pushing the door lock button then clos-
ing the door.
(Inside)
To open the door from the outside, turn the
key and pull the door handle upward.
(Outside) (Inside)
To open the door from the inside, pull the
door lock button and pull the inside door
handle.

BEFORE DRIVING YOUR CAR 1–9
CENTRAL DOOR LOCKING
SYSTEM
You can activate the central door locking
system from driver’s or passenger’s door.
This system allows you to lock and unlock
all the doors from the driver’s or passenger’s
door, using either the key or keyless remote
(from outside) or the door lock button (from
inside).
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKING
SYSTEM
Automatic door locking
All the doors will be automatically locked
when you drive over 50km/h.
Automatic door unlocking
If you turn the ignition switch to ‘OFF’all the
doors will be unlocked automatically.
WARNING
Never leave children or animals un-
attended in the vehicle.
• They can move the vehicle unex-
pectedly.
• They can be suffocated in espe-
cially hot weather.
CAUTION
Automatic door locking system may
not functional when the door or/and
body is deformed by collision.
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKING
RELEASE
If the vehicle velocity is above 15km/h at the
event of collision, all doors and tailgate are
unlocked automatically.

1–10 BEFORE DRIVING YOUR CAR
TAILGATE LOCKS
Tailgate can be locked or unlocked from
outside by using the key.
To open the tailgate, turn the key counter-
clockwise and then pull the door lever up-
ward.
To close the tailgate, close it and then turn
the key clockwise.
Unlock
Lock
WARNING
An open tailgate while vehicle is in
motion could obscure rearward vi-
sion, resulting in an accident.
Do not travel with the tailgate open.
WARNING
Exhaust gases are poisonous.
Do not drive with the tailgate open
to avoid exhaust gas in passenger
compartment.
POWER WINDOWS
You may operate the power windows when
the ignition switch is ON by using the power
window switches on each door panel.

BEFORE DRIVING YOUR CAR 1–11
WARNING
Parts of the body can be trapped in
power window and struck by passing
objects.
• Keep a close watch on the windows
when closing them.
• Do not stick hands, head or any-
thing else out of the opening.
WARNING
Always remove the ignition key when
leaving the car to avert the risk of
injury arising from unattended chil-
dren operating the windows.
Driver’s window
The driver’s window has AUTO down.
•To lower the window, press down firmly,
then release the switch.
The window will open automatically un-
til it is fully open. To stop the window
while it is opening, press the switch
again.
•To raise the window, pull up and hold
the switch. To stop the window release
the switch.
Operation Of Windows From The
Driver’s Seat
NOTE
The operation of power window can
be continued for 30 seconds even
after turning the ignition switch off.
Passenger’s
window switch
Driver’s window
switch
Passenger’s window
To lower the window press down on the
switch.
To raise the window lift up the switch.
Release the switch when the window
reaches the desired position.
Passenger’s switch is located on door to op-
erate the corresponding door window.
To lower the window press down on the
switch.
To raise the window lift up on the switch.
Release the switch when the window
reaches the desired position.
Passenger’s
window switch
Operation Of Windows From The
Passenger’s Seat

1–12 BEFORE DRIVING YOUR CAR
TILTABLE STEERING WHEEL
The steering wheel can be adjusted up or
down to the desired position. To adjust the
steering wheel, pull up the control lever,
adjust the wheel up or down to the proper
position, release the control lever to lock the
wheel in place.
WARNING
Control of vehicle can be lost.
Do not adjust steering wheel position
while vehicle is moving.
POWER OUTSIDE REARVIEW
MIRRORS
Adjust the outside rearview mirrors with the
adjusting switches so that you can see not
only each side of the road behind you but
also each side of your vehicle. This helps
you determine the location of objects seen
in the mirror.
You may adjust the outside rearview mirrors
up or down and left or right using the mirror
switch located on the driver's door panel.
The ignition switch must be ON to adjust the
mirrors.
1. Select the mirror you want to adjust by
using the left/right switch, located just
below the mirror adjustment pad, to the
left for left mirror or to the right for right
mirror.
2. Adjust the selected mirror up, down, left,
or right using the corresponding edges
of the mirror adjustment pad.

BEFORE DRIVING YOUR CAR 1–13
OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRRORS
The outside rearview mirror on the
passenger’s side is convex if it says “OB-
JECTS IN MIRROR ARE CLOSER THAN
THEY APPEAR”. Use this mirror to get a
wider view of the road behind.
WARNING
Side convex mirrors make objects ap-
pear smaller and farther away than
when viewed in a flat mirror.
• Use the inside mirror to determine
the size and distance of objects
seen in the side mirror.
• Maintain rearward vision from
driver’s seating position.
CAUTION
Glass surface may be damaged.
Do not scrape ice from mirror face.
CAUTION
Do not force mirror to adjust if ice
should restrict movement of mirror.
Use deicer, spray, or blower to re-
move ice.
CAUTION
Adjust mirror angles before driving.
Foldable Outside Rearview Mirrors
If necessary, the outside rearview mirror can
be folded flat to the rear by pushing them
rearward when driving on narrow roads or
washing the vehicle, etc..
CAUTION
All round vision can be impaired,
increasing potential for accidents.
• Adjust mirror angles before driv-
ing.
• Check glass surface for damage.
• Use deicer, spray or blower to re-
move ice.

1–14 BEFORE DRIVING YOUR CAR
NOTE
Automatic dimming function will be
operated when the ignition switch is
turned “ON” or the engine is run-
ning.
AUTOMATIC DIMMIING INSIDE
REARVIEW MIRROR*
At night, when the glare is too high, the mir-
ror automatically responds to variations in
light, changing from no antiglare to antiglare
as required. The sensor under the mirror
automatically detect the glare from head-
lights behind you and reduce the glare.
1. OFF : OFF (Ordinary usage)
2. AUTO : Automatic dimming operation at
night
INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR
The inside rearview mirror can be adjusted
up, down or side ways to obtain the best
view. The inside mirror has day and night
positions.
Make adjustment while the adjusting lever
is in the daytime position.
Move the adjusting lever to the night posi-
tion to reduce glare from the headlights of
vehicles behind you.
CAUTION
Maintain rearward vision from
driver’s seating position.
• Select day position and adjust to
obtain best view.
• Select night position to reduce
night glare.
• Selecting night position may re-
duce rearward clarity.
NOTE
Remember that you lose some rear-
view clarity in the night position.
Night Day
Adjusting
lever

BEFORE DRIVING YOUR CAR 1–15
FRONT SEAT SLIDE ADJUSTMENT
To move the seat forward or backward, pull
and hold the seat slide lever up and move
the seat as required. Then, release the le-
ver in desired position.
WARNING
Control of vehicle can be lost.
Do not adjust driver’s seat while ve-
hicle is moving.
WARNING
Excessive seat belt slack could re-
duce effectiveness of seat belts.
Adjust front seat before fastening
seat belt.
WARNING
Lose objects can interfere with seat-
slide mechanism.
Do not place objects under seat.
FRONT SEAT RECLINING
ADJUSTMENT
To change the seat back angle, lean for-
ward slightly and raise the lever. Then lean
back to the desired angle and release the
lever. After adjusting, make sure the lever
is returned to its original position; otherwise,
the seat back could unlatch while the ve-
hicle is in motion, causing the drive to lose
control of the vehicle.

1–16 BEFORE DRIVING YOUR CAR
DRIVER’S SEAT WARMER*
Warm the driver’s seat in the cold weather
for your comfortable driving.
Press the ‘HI’or ‘LO’portion of the switch
to warm the backrest and cushion.
To turn the switch OFF, press the selected
portion, ‘HI’or ‘LO’again.
WARNING
Control of vehicle can be lost.
Do not adjust seat back when vehicle
is moving.
WARNING
Occupants can slide under seat belts.
• Do not recline seat back too much.
• To get maximum protection, adjust
seat back as upright as you can.
DRIVER’S SEAT HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT*
To adjust the height of front seat, rotate the
handle.
Release the handle to lock the seat in de-
sired position.

BEFORE DRIVING YOUR CAR 1–17
FRONT SEAT BACK STORAGE
POCKET
The front seat back storage pocket is pro-
vided to store small items.
SEAT LUMBAR SUPPORT
To adjust driver’s lumber support, move the
lever until the desired angle is achieved.
Move the lever downward to increase the
amount of lumber support.
To decrease it, raise the lever progressively
through the other position.
FRONT SEAT ARMREST*
Pull or push the front seat armrest to raise
or lower it.