FOREWORD 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 IMPORTANT NOTICE Please read this manual and follow the instructions carefully. : 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 WARNING 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. NOTE All information, illustrations, and specifications 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. NOTE indicates information which will assist you with maintenance or other instructions concerning your vehicle. The asterisk * : fies an item ofin this manual signiequipment that is not included on all vehicles. Such items include engine options, model variations specific to one country, and optional equipment. WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. BEFORE DRIVING YOUR CAR ................................................................................................................ 1-1 STARTING AND OPERATING ................................................................................................................... 2-1 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS .......................................................................................................... 3-1 SEAT AND RESTRAINT ............................................................................................................................. 4-1 VENTILATION, HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING ............................................................................. 5-1 TURBO CHARGER SYSTEM ................................................................................................................... 6-1 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ...................................................................................................................... 7-1 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................... 8-1 VEHICLE CARE ......................................................................................................................................... 9-1 SPECIFICATION AND SERVICE DATA .................................................................................................. 10-1 INDEX ........................................................................................................................................................ 11-1 1 BEFORE DRIVING YOUR CAR 1­2 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 thousand 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 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 prolonged high speed driving. These operations not only have a detrimental effect on the engine but also cause excessive fuel and oil consumption, which could result in the malfunction 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 controls 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, signaling systems and warning indicators are in working order. BEFORE DRIVING YOUR CAR 1­3 KEY REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (REKES)* Two keys are provided which fit all key cylinders. Keep one of the two keys as a spare. WARNING LOCK button: Locks all doors. Tail lamps will flash twice. 2. UNLOCK button: Unlocks all doors. Tail lamps will flash once. NOTE 1. 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 components. Do not leave the key with the vehicle. · Lock the vehicle. · Take the key with you. Do not get the transmitter wet. Avoid shock to the transmitter. If you lost the transmitter and replaced with new, the correct code must be newly programmed for the operation. 1­4 BEFORE DRIVING YOUR CAR LOCKING/UNLOCKING DOORS WITH KEY (DRIVER'S DOOR) 3. Fit the new battery, ensuring that correct polarity is maintained (positive (+) side facing down towards the base). Finger marks will adversely affect battery 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 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 CAUTION Used lithium battery can be a hazard to health and the environment. · Do not dispose of used battery with household waste. · Check with local authority or Ssangyong Dealer for safe disposal facilities. 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 replaced 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. CAUTION Lock all doors and tailgate when leaving the vehicle unattended. BEFORE DRIVING YOUR CAR 1­5 DOOR LOCK BUTTON WARNING AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKING SYSTEM Never leave children or animals unattended in the vehicle. · They can move the vehicle unexpectedly. · They can be suffocated in especially hot weather. 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 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. 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. 1­6 BEFORE DRIVING YOUR CAR UNLOCKING SWITCH ON DRIVER'S DOOR TAILGATE LOCK BUTTON IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM* The Immobilizer System provides an additional 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 transponder 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. To unlock all doors in driver's seat, press the inner side of the switch. 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. BEFORE DRIVING YOUR CAR 1­7 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 service network. Otherwise, the engine cannot be started. CAUTION Brief lighting of this indicator means that the communication between ignition 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. Immobilizer Indicator* This indicator indicates the operating conditions of immobilizer system. If this indicator flickers, it may indicate that there is something wrong in the immobilizer system. WARNING In any cases, the immobilizer system can not be removed from the vehicle. If you attempt to remove it and damage 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 immobilizer system. So never install a remote engine starter. 1­8 BEFORE DRIVING YOUR CAR OPENING THE DOOR FROM OUTSIDE CAUTION · Do not drop or shock to the transponder 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 k ...