Chery T21 2014, Service Manual, Page: 690 / 2266

Chery Automobile Co., Ltd.
15 - SQR484F STARTING SYSTEM
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Operation
Engine Switch (w/ PEPS System)
Engine switch is located at the right side of instrument
cluster on instrument panel, the function of which is to
transform entire vehicle power state and control the starter.
There are 2 colors (amber and green) for LED indicator in
the engine switch. Driver can check current power mode and
if engine can start according to the illumination condition of
indicator.
Engine Switch Indicator Condition
Starter
The function of starter is to convert electrical energy from battery into mechanical energy so as to crank the
engine initially, and to disconnect the power transmission between starter and engine when the engine cranks
normally.
Starter consists of three parts: control mechanism, drive train mechanism and DC motor.
1. Control mechanism (solenoid switch): it controls the engagement and disengagement between starter
drive gear and engine flywheel gear and switches on/off the DC motor circuit; the solenoid switch can also
short out the ignition coil additional resistance when starting.
2. Drive train mechanism: it makes the starter drive gear get engaged with the flywheel gear when engine
starts and transmits the torque of starter to engine crankshaft; after the engine starts, the drive gear and
flywheel gear disengage automatically, so that the engine cannot drive the starter to run at a high speed in
reverse by flywheel, avoiding damage to the starter.
3. DC motor: it converts electrical energy from battery into electromagnetic moment.
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Indicator Condition Description
Indicator OFF

Engine switch is in OFF mode and brake pedal (for CVT
model) or clutch pedal (for MT model) is released.

Engine has been started.
Indicator ON (Amber)
Engine switch is in ACC or ON mode and brake pedal (for CVT
model) or clutch pedal (for MT model) is released.
Indicator ON (Green)
For CVT model:
With shift lever in P or N position and brake pedal depressed,
press engine switch to start engine.
For MT model:
With clutch pedal depressed, press engine switch to start
engine.
CAUTION

For CVT model, if shift lever is in a position other than P when turning off the engine, the engine switch
will be turned to ACC mode, not to OFF.