SSANGYONG REXTON User manual

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This manual has been prepared to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your new
REXTON 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 vehicle best and is
interested in your complete satisfaction.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for choosing REXTON 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 remain with the
vehicle at the time of resale.
PYUNGTAEK, KOREA
FOREWORD
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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 signi-
fies 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
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1. BEFORE DRIVING YOUR CAR ................................................................................................................ 1-1
2. STARTING AND OPERATING ................................................................................................................... 2-1
3. INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS .......................................................................................................... 3-1
4. SEAT AND RESTRAINT ............................................................................................................................. 4-1
5. VENTILATION, HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING ............................................................................. 5-1
6. TURBO CHARGER SYSTEM ................................................................................................................... 6-1
7. IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ...................................................................................................................... 7-1
8. SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................... 8-1
9. VEHICLE CARE ......................................................................................................................................... 9-1
10. SPECIFICATION AND SERVICE DATA .................................................................................................. 10-1
11. INDEX ........................................................................................................................................................ 11-1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1
BEFORE DRIVING YOUR CAR
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1–2 BEFORE DRIVING YOUR CAR
RUNNING-IN PERIOD
There are no particular brake-in rules for
your new Rexton. However, following a few
simple precautions for the first few thou-
sand kilometers can add to the good future
performance, economy and long life of your
Rexton.
• Do not race the engine.
• While driving, keep your engine speed
(RPM) below the red zone.
• Avoid full-throttle starts.
• Avoid hard stops, except in emergencies.
This will allow the breaks to bed in prop-
erly.
• 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 prolonged
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-
tion of the engine components.
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.
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BEFORE DRIVING YOUR CAR 1–3
KEY
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
SYSTEM (REKES)*
WARNING
Do not leave the key with the vehicle.
• Lock the vehicle.
• Take the key with you.
Two keys are provided which fit all key cyl-
inders. Keep one of the two keys as a
spare.
1. LOCK button: Locks all doors.
Tail lamps will flash twice.
2. UNLOCK button: Unlocks all doors.
Tail lamps will flash once.
NOTE
Do not get the transmitter wet.
Avoid shock to the transmitter.
If you lost the transmitter and re-
placed with new, the correct code
must be newly programmed for the
operation.
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 a CR 2025 battery for replacement and
adopt the following replacement procedure:
1. Unscrew the screw from the rear cover.
2. Remove the battery, taking care to avoid
touching the circuit board or other com-
ponents.
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1–4 BEFORE DRIVING YOUR CAR
LOCKING/UNLOCKING DOORS
WITH KEY (DRIVER’S DOOR)
CAUTION
Lock all doors and tailgate when
leaving the vehicle unattended.
3. Fit the new battery, ensuring that cor-
rect polarity is maintained (positive (+)
side facing down towards the base).
Finger marks will adversely affect bat-
tery life ; if possible, avoid touching the
flat surfaces of the battery and wipe
them clean before fitting.
4. Reassemble the cover of the transmitter.
5. Check the transmitter operation.
CAUTION
Used lithium battery can be a haz-
ard to health and the environment.
• Do not dispose of used battery with
household waste.
• Check with local authority or
Ssangyong Dealer for safe dis-
posal facilities.
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.
Operational distance of REKES is
about 5 m to the vehicle.
Use only designated battery.
When the REKES is replaced with
new, reprogram the code from our
service networks.
The life of battery will be reduced a
lot if you use very frequently or re-
placed with poor battery.
Operate the REKES when all the
doors are closed. If a door is opened,
the telltale lamps will not flash when
the button is pressed.
Front doors can be locked or unlocked
from outside by using the key.
To lock all doors, turn the key towards the
rear of the vehicle.
To unlock all doors, turn the key towards the
front of the vehicle.
To open the door, pull the door handle while
the door is not unlocked.
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BEFORE DRIVING YOUR CAR 1–5
Each door can be locked or unlocked from
the inside by pushing or pulling the door lock
button.
1. Unlocking
2. Locking
When you press the button on the
driver’s or passenger’s door, buttons on
all doors will be positioned to the lock
(Door lock buttons can be positioned to
the lock only when all doors are closed).
3. To open the door from the inside, lift the
door lock button and pull the inside
handle.
DOOR LOCK BUTTON
WARNING
Never leave children or animals un-
attended in the vehicle.
• They can move the vehicle
unexpectedly.
• They can be suffocated in espe-
cially hot weather.
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKING
SYSTEM
Automatic door locking
All the doors will be automatically locked
when you drive over 50 km/h while the doors
are unlocked.
Door unlocking
If you press the door unlock switch or pull
the inside door handle, all the doors will be
unlocked automatically (Available from
driver’s seat).
The doors locked by automatic door locking
system will be automatically unlocked when
the vehicle is over a certain speed and at
the event of collision.
CAUTION
Automatic door locking system may
not function when the door or/and
body is deformed by collision.
NOTE
All doors will be automatically
locked again if you drive over 50km/
h when auto door locking system is
released.
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1–6 BEFORE DRIVING YOUR CAR
UNLOCKING SWITCH ON
DRIVER’S DOOR
To unlock all doors in driver’s seat, press
the inner side of the switch.
TAILGATE LOCK BUTTON
Tailgate can be locked or unlocked from the
inside by pushing or pulling the tailgate lock
button.
NOTE
Tailgate and tailgate window will be
locked or unlocked simultaneously.
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM*
The Immobilizer System provides an addi-
tional theft deterrent to the vehicle in which
it is installed and prevents it from being
started by unauthorized persons.
When the ignition key with integrated tran-
sponder is turned to the ON position, ECU
(Engine Control Unit) checks the crypto code
of key and, if correct, allow your Rexton to
start the engine.
If you can not start the engine, have the
system checked by Ssangyong Dealer.
The valid key for a vehicle equipped with a
Immobilizer System is a mechanical ignition
key with integrated transponder, which is
electronically coded. The transponder is
placed invisibly in the ignition key.
Only valid ignition keys can be used to start
the engine.
The immobilizer system isolates fuel injection
control system in ECU (electric control unit)
when invalid keys are used.
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BEFORE DRIVING YOUR CAR 1–7
Transponder code
The 2 keys have respectively coded
transponders.
When lost the keys
When lost the keys, you have to erase the
transponder key from the engine control unit.
To prevent the vehicle from being stolen by
lost keys, contact our service networks.
When the transponder has damaged
When the transponder has damaged, you
must replace it with new one and register
new code on engine control unit at our ser-
vice network. Otherwise, the engine cannot
be started.
WARNING
In any cases, the immobilizer system
can not be removed from the vehicle.
If you attempt to remove it and dam-
age the system, starting will be
impossible, so never attempt to
remove, damage or modify it.
And, remote engine starter can not
start the vehicle equipped with immo-
bilizer system. So never install a re-
mote engine starter.
Immobilizer Indicator*
This indicator indicates the operating condi-
tions of immobilizer system.
If this indicator flickers, it may indicate that
there is something wrong in the immobilizer
system.
CAUTION
Brief lighting of this indicator means
that the communication between ig-
nition key and engine control unit is
in normal condition.
If the indicator remains flickering,
have the immobilizer system checked
by Ssangyong Dealer or Ssangyong
Authorized Service Operation.
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1–8 BEFORE DRIVING YOUR CAR
OPENING THE DOOR FROM
INSIDE
To open the door, pull the inside door handle
inward.
CAUTION
The door should be already
unlocked.
However, even though the doors are
locked, door opening is available
from driver’s side and all doors will
be unlocked.
CAUTION
•
Do not drop or shock to the tran-
sponder in the key, or it could be
damaged.
• If the transponder has damaged,
replace the key from Ssangyong
Dealer and register the code to the
engine control unit to be started.
• Be careful not to lose your key, or
the vehicle could be stolen. When
you lost the key, erase the lost
key’s transponder code from the
engine control unit in Ssangyong
Dealer to prevent the vehicle from
being stolen by lost key.
• When you have to replace the en-
gine control unit, replace all tran-
sponders at the same time.
• Immobilizer system could be
inspected, replaced, serviced, and
coded only in Ssangyong Dealer. And
the only authorized personnel in
Ssangyong Dealer could work on it.
• When you erase the code or regis-
ter an extra key, please attend on
the site.
OPENING THE DOOR FROM
OUTSIDE
To open the door, pull the outside door handle
outward.
CAUTION
The door should be already
unlocked.
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BEFORE DRIVING YOUR CAR 1–9
OPENING THE TAILGATE
To open the tailgate, lift the tailgate handle
upward.
CAUTION
The door and tailgate should be al-
ready unlocked.
WARNING
Exhaust gases are poisonous.
Do not drive with the tailgate open
to avoid exhaust gas in passenger
compartment.
WARNING
An open tailgate while vehicle is in
motion could obscure rearward
vision, resulting in an accident.
Do not travel with the tailgate open.
CHILD SECURITY DOOR LOCKS
Child security locking helps prevent rear
doors from being accidentally opened by
children in the car.
Child security door locks are provided with
both rear doors.
When the child-safe lever is in “LOCK” posi-
tion, the door can not be opened from the
inside.
Moreover, the inside door catch will be fixed
at the locking position and can not be pulled.
Rear doors locked with the child safe mecha-
nism can still be opened from the outside if
the door button is in the unlock position.
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1–10 BEFORE DRIVING YOUR CAR
Driver’s window
The driver’s window switch operates in two
stages.
When the front of the switch is lightly
pressed (stage 1), the window will be low-
ered while the switch is pressed. When
pressed to its end (stage 2), the window
will open automatically until it is fully open.
If you want to stop the window while auto-
matic lowering, lightly press the switch
(stage 1) again or pull up the switch.
Operating time lag
The operation of power window can be
continued for 30 seconds even after turn-
ing the ignition switch off.
WARNING
Children in rear seats can open rear
doors.
• Move child security door lock
latch to lock position.
CAUTION
Inside door handle could be
damaged.
• Do not pull inside door handle
when using child security door
locks.
WINDOW SWITCH (DRIVER’S
SEAT)
1. Driver’s window
2. Passenger’s window
3. Rear left window
4. Rear right window
You may operate the power windows when
the ignition switch is ON by using the power
window switches on each door panel.
• To lower the window, press down the
front area of the switch.
• To raise the window, pull up the front
area of the switch.
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BEFORE DRIVING YOUR CAR 1–11
Passenger’s and rear door window
switches are located on each 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.
WINDOW SWITCH (EXCEPT
DRIVER’S SEAT)
NOTE
The rear door window does not open
fully.
POWER WINDOW LOCK SWITCH
(ON DRIVER’S DOOR PANEL)
If this switch is pressed, all door windows
are operated only by driver’s door window
switches. To deactivate, press the switch
again. The driver’s window operates with-
out relations to window lock switch.
WARNING
Accidental closing of the power win-
dow can result in serious injury.
• When carrying children on the
rear seat, press the rear door win-
dow lock switch to make the rear
door switches inoperative.
• Do not allow children to play with
the power window switch and rear
door window switches.
• When closing the passenger’s and
rear windows from driver’s seat,
make sure of safety conditions
before operation.
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.
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1–12 BEFORE DRIVING YOUR CAR
To open the tailgate window, hold the outer
tailgate window handle and lift up the win-
dow.
WARNING
Always remove the ignition key when
leaving the car to avert the risk of
injury arising from unattended chil-
dren operating the windows.
TAILGATE WINDOW*
To unlock the tailgate window, pull the left
tailgate lever with tailgate unlocked.
WARNING
When the tailgate window is opened,
emission gas could be flowed into
the interior and harmful to
passengers, so completely close the
window if engine is running.
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BEFORE DRIVING YOUR CAR 1–13
ENGINE HOOD
1. To open the engine hood, pull the release
knob located on left lower side of instru-
ment panel to unlatch the engine hood.
The engine hood will then be unlocked
and partially open.
2. Pull the safety catch lever located un-
der the hood and lift the engine hood.
WARNING
If it is necessary to check beneath the
engine hood with engine running ;
• For manual transmission place
gearshift in neutral.
• For automatic transmission place
gearshift in P (park).
• Set parking brake fully.
• Do not wear any clothing such as
ties and handkerchiefs.
• Do not wear loose clothing.
• Keep hands and hair away from
moving parts.
WARNING
An open engine hood with engine
running exposes moving parts which
can crush, cut or entangle.
• Do not wear loose clothing.
• Keep hands and hair away from
moving parts.
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1–14 BEFORE DRIVING YOUR CAR
3
2
WARNING
Gasoline vapor is highly flammable.
It burns violently and that can cause
very bad injuries.
When refueling,
• Switch off engine.
• No smoking.
• No naked flame.
• No sparking material.
3. Open the fuel filler cap by turning it coun-
terclockwise.
4. After refueling, tighten the fuel filler cap
by turning it clockwise and push the fuel
filler door properly until it latches.
WARNING
An open engine hood while the ve-
hicle is in motion obscures forward
vision, resulting in an accident.
• Check that the engine hood is fully
latched in position by pulling at
it’s front edge before driving.
• Do not operate the engine hood re-
lease handle while vehicle is in
motion.
• Do not move the vehicle with en-
gine hood in raised position.
WARNING
The vehicle can still move from an
stationary position while the engine
hood is open. Before releasing the
engine hood latch;
• Remove ignition key.
• For manual transmission place
gearshift in 1st or reverse.
• For automatic transmission place
gearshift in P (Park).
• Apply parking brake fully.
FUEL FILLER DOOR RELEASE
LEVER
Fill Fuel Tank
1. Stop the engine
2. Open the fuel filler door by pulling the
release lever located on left upper side
of instrument panel.
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