1 Before you Drive 1 2 Driving Controls 2 3 Audio System 3 4 Maintenance 4 5 Emergency Information 5 6 Technical Data 6 7 Introduction THE OWNER'S HANDBOOK This handbook describes all of the MG Rover models and standard equipment specifications within the model range. Some of the information, therefore, may not apply to your particular car. As rights 02/2003 the English Export Publication Part No. Limited this publication may be reproduced, stored printed on paper made from chlorine free pulp. All part of reserved. No part of 2003 © MG Rover Group RCL 0547LAN Introduction MG Rover Group environmental policy, this publication is in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form, electronic, mechanical, recording or other means without prior written permission from MG Rover Group Limited. SYMBOLS USED The following symbols used within the handbook call your attention to specific types of information. This warning symbol identifies procedures that must be followed precisely, or information that must be considered with great care, in order to reduce the risk of personal injury or serious damage to the car. This recycling symbol identifies those items that must be disposed of safely in order to prevent unnecessary damage to the environment. This symbol identifies those features that can be adjusted or disabled/ enabled by an MG Rover dealer For your convenience, the handbook is divided into subject or activity-based sections. These are listed on the previous page and are mostly self-explanatory. However, if you experience difficulty in locating a specific item or piece of information, you should consult the alphabetical index near the back of the book. You should also be aware that the final (Service History) section of this handbook is, in effect, a separate publication, which enables a record to be kept of the routine services and inspections carried out on the car. This section also provides a facility for the dealer to record brake fluid and coolant changes, and the fitting of any major replacement components needed during the life of the car. Finally, always remember that if you have any queries, concerning the operation or specification of your car, your MG Rover dealer will be glad to advise you. * An asterisk appearing within the text, identifies features or items of equipment that are either optional, or are only fitted to some vehicles in the model range. STATUS AT TIME OF PRINTING MG Rover operate a policy of constant product improvement and therefore reserve the right to change specifications without notice at any time. Whilst every effort is made to ensure complete accuracy of the information in this handbook, no liabilities for inaccuracies or the consequences thereof, including loss or damage to property, or injury to persons, can be accepted by the manufacturer or the dealer who supplied the handbook, except in respect of personal injury caused by the negligence of the manufacturer or dealer. © MG Rover Group Limited 2003 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form, electronic, mechanical, recording or other means without prior written permission from MG Rover Group Limited. Publication Part No. RCL 0547LAN English Export 02/2003 As part of the MG Rover Group environmental policy, this publication is printed on paper made from chlorine free pulp. 2 Introduction SECURITY CARD The security card contains important emergency information. It is ESSENTIAL that you keep the card safe from theft and ensure that it is passed to the new owner if you sell the car. · VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): This number is unique to your vehicle and is essential proof of its specification. The number can also be found in various locations around the vehicle (see `IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS', page 151). · Key number: This is the number of the starter/door key essential if you ever need to obtain a replacement. · Emergency key access code: This unique code is essential in order to start the car if the handset has been lost or damaged. · Locking wheel nut number: If your vehicle has locking wheel nuts, you will have been provided with a special wheel nut adaptor to remove them. Quote this number if a replacement adaptor is required. · Radio serial number: This unique number is stamped into the case of the audio unit, and is proof of the unit's specification and your ownership in the event of theft. · Radio security code number: This unique code must be entered into the radio whenever the power supply has been disconnected. Without this code, the radio unit will not operate. Never leave the security card inside the car when it is left unattended. Keep the card on your person in case of emergencies. IN AN EMERGENCY IMPORTANT Remember the breakdown safety code If a breakdown occurs while travelling: · Wherever possible, consistent with road safety and traffic conditions, the car should be moved off the main thoroughfare, preferably into a lay-by. If a breakdown occurs on a motorway, pull well over to the inside of the hard shoulder. · Switch on hazard lights. · If possible, position a warning triangle or a flashing amber light at an appropriate distance from the vehicle to warn other traffic of the breakdown, (note the legal requirements of some countries). · Consider evacuating passengers through nearside doors onto the verge as a precaution in case your vehicle is accidentally struck by other traffic. IMPORTANT When the time comes to sell your car, please remember to pass this handbook and the Security Card to the new owner. Both must be considered part of the car and essential to its operation. 3 1 Before you Drive 6 7 16 19 24 26 31 32 34 36 38 45 51 52 58 Controls Locks & Alarm Seats Seat Belts Child Restraints Airbag SRS Steering Column Mirrors Windows Sunroof Heating & Ventilation Interior Equipment In-Car Telephones Load Carrying Towing 1 Controls Before you Drive Controls 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1. Exterior mirror controls 2. Lighting and direction indicators controls 3. Fog light switches 4. Instrument panel 5. Wiper/washer controls 6. Hazard warning light switch 7. Clock/audio system display 8. Rear screen demister switch 9. Headlight beam height control 10. Bonnet release 11. Remote audio controls* 12. Steering column adjustment lever 13. Horn switches 14. Cruise control switches* 15. Starter switch 16. Air conditioning switch* 17. Heating and ventilation controls 18. Audio system* 9 HB0265b 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 6 Locks & Alarm KEYS AND HANDSETS Locks & Alarm LOCKING THE CAR AND ARMING THE ALARM Using the remote handset 1 HB0054 You have been supplied with two remote handsets and a pair of identical keys. The key number is stamped on a tag (arrowed in illustration) attached to the key ring. Check that the key number has been entered in the space provided on your Security Information card. If the key or handset is lost, contact an MG Rover dealer, who can supply replacement or additional keys and handsets. Keep the Security Information card, key tag, spare key and handset in a safe place - NOT IN THE CAR! HB0135 The handset has two buttons which, when pressed, send a coded radio signal to a receiver in the car. The `padlock' symbol button activates the alarm and a plain button deactivates the alarm. On models with central door locking the `padlock' symbol will also lock the car and the plain button will unlock the car. While it is not necessary to point the handset at the car, the handset must be within range when the buttons are pressed. Note that the operating range may vary depending upon handset battery condition and may sometimes be limited by physical and geographical factors beyond your control. ALARM SYSTEM Your car is fitted with a sophisticated electronic anti-theft alarm and engine immobilisation system, which conforms to "The British Industry's Criteria For Vehicle Security". In order to ensure maximum security and operating convenience, you are strongly advised to gain a full understanding of the alarm system, by thoroughly reading this section of the handbook. 7 Locks & Alarm Locking Locking with the remote handset: 1. Shut the doors, bonnet and luggage compartment. 2. Press the lock (padlock symbol) button once: · all doors are locked · perimetric alarm activated (protects the doors, bonnet and boot) · engine immobilisation activated · interior space protection activated* 3. The direction indicator lights flash three times to confirm that the car is securely locked and the anti-theft alarm indicator light (in the instrument panel) starts to flash. If the direction indicator lights fail to flash, this indicates a mislock (see `Mislock', page 9). Locking with the key: 1. Insert the key and turn the door lock towards the front of the car: · all doors locked · perimetric alarm activated (protects the doors, bonnet and boot) · engine immobilisation activated · NO INTERIOR SPACE PROTECTION 2. The direction indicator lights flash three times to confirm that the car is securely locked and the anti-theft alarm indicator light (in the instrument panel) starts to flash. If the direction indicator lights fail to flash, this indicates a mislock (see `Mislock', page 9). FOR MAXIMUM SECURITY, ALWAYS USE THE HANDSET TO LOCK AND UNLOCK THE CAR (except when interior space protection is provided and the car is to be locked with passengers or animals inside, or with a window or sunroof open, in which case the car should be locked using the key. Unlocking with the remote handset: · Press the unlock (plain) button once. This will disarm the alarm, unlock the doors and re-mobilise the engine. If the handset fails to unlock the car, use the key and resynchronise the handset (see `Handset re-synchronisation', page 15). Unlocking with the key: · Turn the key in the driver's door lock towards the rear of the car to disarm the alarm and unlock the doors. NOTE: If the remote central door locking/unlocking fails to operate, check the fuse (number 6) located in the main fuse box and replace if necessary. If the fuse has blown, the central door locking can still be operated manually by using the key in the driver's door and the engine can be remobilised by pressing the unlock button on the handset. 8 Locks & Alarm Mislock If the direction indicator lights fail to flash three times when the alarm is armed, this indicates that a door or other aperture is not fully closed, in which case the alarm system will still be armed and the engine immobilised, but interior space protection* will not have been activated. Once the open door or aperture is closed, the direction indicators will flash three times to confirm that the alarm system has rearmed. If the direction indicators still fail to flash, even though all door, luggage compartment and bonnet apertures are closed, this indicates a fault with the alarm system and you should contact your dealer. Once armed, the alarm will sound if the taildoor, bonnet or any door is opened. Anti-theft alarm indicator light After locking, the RED indicator light on the instrument panel flashes rapidly while the alarm system is arming itself. After 10 seconds, the indicator light adjusts to a slower frequency, and continues flashing as an anti-theft deterrent until such time as the alarm is disarmed. If the alarm is triggered The alarm, once activated, will be triggered by any one of the following actions: · Operation of the starter switch. · Activation of the driver or passenger door switches (on opening). · Opening of the tailgate/boot. · Opening of the bonnet. · Triggering of the volumetric sensor* (interior space protection). If the alarm is triggered, the horn will sound for 30 seconds, followed by a period of 15 seconds silence. This will be repeated for 10 cycles or until the alarm is switched off or reset. Once the 10 cycles are completed, the alarm will need to be reset before the detectors can trigger the alarm for a further 10 cycles. To silence the alarm, press either button on the handset, or unlock/lock the driver's door using the key. 1 9 Locks & Alarm Interior space protection* CHILD-PROOF DOOR LOCKS NEVER leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. Never activate interior space protection if passengers or animals are to be left inside the car - any movement will activate the alarm. HB0052 On cars fitted with interior space protection, twin sensors situated at the top of the right hand door pillar, monitor the interior space and activate the alarm if an intrusion into the passenger compartment is detected (entry gained through a window or sunroof, for example). Interior space protection is only activated when the alarm is armed using the handset. Door sill locking buttons Each door can be locked from inside the car by pushing down the locking button on the door sill. NOTE: When the driver's door locking button is operated, the central locking system operates all d ...