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This manual has been prepared to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of

your new DAEWOO ESPERO and to provide important safety information. We urge you

to read

carefully and follow the recommendations to help assure the most enjoyable,

safe and trouble-free operation of your vehicle.

When

comes to service, remember that your local DAEWOO Outlet knows your vehicle

best and is interested in your complete satisfaction.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for choosing a DAEWOO product

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.

DAEWOO MOTOR CO., LTD.

SEOUL, KOREA

Summary of Contents for Espero

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Page 2: ...on of your vehicle When it comes to service remember that your local DAEWOO Outlet knows your vehicle best and is interested in your complete satisfaction We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for choosing a DAEWOO product 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 ...

Page 3: ...d without incurring any obli gation whatsoever This vehicle may not comply with the standards or regulations of other coun tries Before attempting to register this vehicle in any other country check all applicable regulations and make any necessary modifications This manual describes the options and trim levels available at the time of printing and therefore some of the items covered may not apply...

Page 4: ... INS T RUM ENT SAN D CON T R0 LS 3 1 4 OTHER CONTROLS AND FEATURES 4 1 5 VENTILATION HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING 5 1 6 AU DlOS YST EM 6 1 7 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 7 1 8 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 8 1 9 VEHICLE CARE 9 1 1o SPEC IFICAT ION AND SERV ICE DATA 10 1 11 IN DEX 11 1 ...

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Page 6: ...w to operate it safely Ensure that the windows exterior rear view mirrors and lights are clean un damaged and unobstructed Visually note the inflation condition of the tyres Check that all lights are working Check that the area is clear if you are about to reverse Check under the vehicle for leaks J I Cc i g n Do not race the engine Drive at varying speeds trying not to strain the engine Avoid har...

Page 7: ...e vehicle If you need additional keys duplicates can be obtained from your Daewoo Outlet up to a maximum of 3 See page 2 5 under Immobiliser System for further details In case of loss replacement keys are available from Oaewoo Outlets by quoting the key number To protect your car from theft an elec tronic immobilisation system has been installed in your Oaewoo Only keys with the correct electronic...

Page 8: ...ever if the door handle is raised the lock button on the driver s door can be pushed down when the door is open If you wish to lock the driver s door without using the key set the button in the lock position before closing the door The outside door handle must be held up while the driver s door is being closed Be careful not to lock your keys in the vehicle To open the door from the inside 1 Pull ...

Page 9: ... button of the driver s door upwards 11 pull 2 Stop the engine Push the cover of the fuel tank filler cap to open push 3 Turn the fuel filler cap anticlockwise to open BOOT LID 1 Press the boot lid release button in the driver s side door panel r press 2 Or using the key rotate the lock cover to open and in sert the key into the key slot turning it clockwise To close push the lid down After clos i...

Page 10: ...ctly If there are children on the rear seat press the safety lock button to isolate the individual window switches Keep a close watch on the windows when closing them Ensure that no thing becomes trapped in them Upon leaving the vehicle the driver must remove the ignition key in order to pre vent other vehicle occupants from op erating the windows with a potential risk of injury NOTE If the system...

Page 11: ... ARE CLOSER THAN THEY APPEAR Use this mirror to get a wider view of the road behind il adjusting lever Adjust the exterior rear view mirrors with the adjusting lever 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 Simply move the adjusting lever in the desired direction to adjust th...

Page 12: ...t to the desired posi tion and release the lever WARNING Do not adjust the driver s seat whilst the vehicle is moving to avoid losing control of the vehicle Make sure that the driver s seat is properly adjusted before you start driving WARNING To avoid excessive seat belt slack which reduces the effectiveness of the seat belts make sure that the seats are adjusted before the seat belts are fastene...

Page 13: ... pushing the lock release button sliding the restraint up or down and releasing the button to lock it into position To remove the head restraint pull it up as far as it will go while pushing the lock re lease button CAUTION Adjust the top of the head restraint so that it is closest to the top of your ears After adjusting the head restraint ensure that it is locked in position 00 not drive with the...

Page 14: ...k is re clined there is a greater risk that the passenger will slide under the belt especially in a forward impact and may be injured by the belt or by striking the instrument panel CAUTION NEVER Wear the shoulder belt under the arm nearest the door Use a belt for more than one per son at a time Wear the belts twisted or with the buckle release button facing down ward or inward Let the belt system...

Page 15: ... up the slack A lap belt is installed in the centre of the rear seat Insert the metal latch plate into the buckle until it locks Jg IW f I f j Pull the belt evenly out of the retractor and guide it across the body making cer tain that it is not twisted Insert the metal latch plate CD into the buckle g ll CAUTION Always be sure that the belt is posi tioned across the shoulder as close to your neck ...

Page 16: ...system CAUTION To help reduce the risk of personal injury in collisions or sudden manoeu vres use the safety belts in accordance with these instructions on their proper use and maintenance Children small enough for child re straints as indicated on the label of such restraints should always travel in one Accident statistics indicate children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat rath...

Page 17: ...ves to supplement the seat belt Never affix anything to or over the centre of the steering wheel as it could cause injury when the air bag is triggered Do not perform any alterations to the components of the air bag sys tem The system can be triggered abruptly if it is treated improperly The steering wheel and instrument panel must only be removed by a Daewoo Outlet or Daewoo Autho rised Service O...

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Page 19: ...rol system to malfunction This can also result in increased mainte nance expense To avoid the accidental use of leaded fuel the larger nozzle used with leaded fuel at service stations cannot be inserted into the fuel tank opening of your Daewoo vehicle Do not Use Methanol Fuels containing methanol wood alcohol should not be used in your Daewoo This type of fuel can reduce vehicle performance and d...

Page 20: ...n turns on the ignition sys tem and the electrical accessories START This position activates the starter mo tor starting the engine Release the key when the engine starts and it will be returned to the II posi tion automatically 2 3 WARNING 1 Never remove the key while driv ing If the key is removed the steering wheel will lock This may cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle and could res...

Page 21: ...TING THE ENGINE 1 Apply the hand brake rP pull 2 Manual transmission Move the gearshift lever to N Neu tral and depress the clutch pedal to the floor while cranking the engine _ _ neutral r l _ 2 4 Automatic transmission Move the selector lever to P Park or N Neutral although P is pre ferred The starter is designed not to operate if the selector lever is in one of the driv ing positions 3 Crank th...

Page 22: ...System is a me chanical ignition key with an 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 Non transponder keys may only open the doors The immobiliser system isolates the power supply to the ignition system fuel pump and fuel injectors 2 5 DRIVING WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION p _ ...

Page 23: ...mpting to shift the selector lever into R or P 1 Keep the foot brake pedal depressed and shift into a driving gear The automatic transmission in your Daewoo vehicle is an electronically con trolled four speed transmission The 4th gear is an overdrive function The position of the selector lever is indicated on the right hand side of the selector lever under the selector position indicator in the in...

Page 24: ...rd and fourth gear also for maximum braking effect CAUTION To help prevent transmission damage Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting from P or N to R 0 3 L Always depress the brake pedal until shifting is completed Never shift to P or R while the vehicle is in motion When stopping the vehicle on an uphill gradient do not hold the vehicle by depressing the accele rator pedal The foot ...

Page 25: ...atically above approx 50 mph It can also be switched off by pressing the WINTER mode switch again selecting drive range 3 or R holding the accel erator pedal in the kickdown position for longer than two seconds or turning off the ignition DRIVING TIPS FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Driving off After starting the engine and before shift ing into a drive range depress the brake pedal since the vehicle w...

Page 26: ...al Do not increase the engine revolutions to ensure smooth idling while standing if a drive range has been selected Switch off the engine if stopping for a lengthy period e g in traffic jams or at level crossings Before leaving the vehicle apply the hand brake then place the selector lever in po sition P and remove the ignition key 2 9 Rocking the car If it becomes necessary to rock the car to fre...

Page 27: ...rols the pressure applied to the brakes Slight vibra tion accompanied by noise usually occurs while the ASS is operating Such vibration and noise is not a problem but simply indicates that the ASS is functioning normally If an abnormality occurs in the system the anti lock braking system is cancelled The ordinary brakes will operate normally and the ASS warning lamp will be illuminated Consult you...

Page 28: ...you can get from a gallon of fuel To obtain maximum fuel economy from your car Start gradually and accelerate gently Avoid excessive and unnecessary idling Keep your engine properly tuned Do not race the engine Use the air conditioning if equipped only when necessary Slow down when driving on rough roads Always keep your tyres inflated to the recommended pressure for longer tyre life and optimum f...

Page 29: ... such conditions do so only with all the windows fully open Do not run the engine in confined areas such as garages or other closed areas any more than is necessary to move the vehicle in or out of the area When the vehicle is stopped in a con fined area with the engine running for more than a short length of time ad just the heating or cooling system to recirculate the air inside the vehicle Neve...

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Page 31: ...INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS l ill 2 34 5 J 6 7 8 91011 12 13 31 30 29 28 27 26124 122 21 15 20 25 23 3 2 19 I 17 16 15 14 18 13 12 ...

Page 32: ...p switch 10 Hazard warning flasher switch 11 Instrument illumination control switch 12 Side window demister vents 13 Side air vents 14 Fuse box cover 15 Horn switch 3 3 16 Ignition 17 Accelerator pedal 18 Air Bag 19 Brake pedal 20 Clutch pedal 21 Temperature control 22 Cigarette lighter 23 Air conditioning button 24 Air direction control 25 Recirculation button 26 Ashtray 27 Deposit box 28 Audio u...

Page 33: ...INSTRUMENTS 25 2 3 4 5 2 6 7 8 24 9 10 111213 14 15 16 3 4 17 18 19 2021 22 23 ...

Page 34: ...Engine control warning light Service engine soon light 3 5 13 Front fog lamp indicator light 14 Power mode indicator 15 Winter mode indicator 16 Reset button for trip odometer 17 Low fuel level warning light 18 Low washer fluid level warning light 19 Alternator warning light 20 Door open warning light 21 Engine oil pressure warning light 22 High beam indicator light 23 Rear window demister indicat...

Page 35: ...d distance in miles The tachometer indicates engine speed unit mile j CAUTION 1 To avoid possible engine damage do not rev the engine into the red zone 1 I I I J 4 I 2 5 RED ZONE 6 J 7 1 X1CQ rpm I unit mile DODD Ii unit 10th ofamile The trip odometer indicates individual journey distances To reset press the reset button located underneath the odometer 3 6 ...

Page 36: ...could cause serious injury FUEL GAUGE This gauge indicates the level of fuel in the fuel tank F jJ t F full E empty Fuel tank capacity 50 litres 11 gallons The needle moves when braking acceler ating or making turns This is caused by the movement of the fuel in the tank LOW FUEL LEVEL WARNING LIGHT i This warning light indicates that the fuel will soon be ex hausted The warning light will come on ...

Page 37: ...comes on CD E when the hand brake is applied with the ignition on Make sure the hand brake is fully released before driving The light should then go out If the same warning light comes on even when the hand brake is completely re leased with the ignition on it may indi cate that the brake fluid level in the res ervoir is low Continued operation of the vehicle in this condition is dangerous Have th...

Page 38: ...arging system The problem should be located and cor rected as soon as possible Drive immediately to the nearest Daewoo Outlet TURN SIGNAUHAZARD WARNING FLASHER INDICATOR LIGHT QA When the turn signal switch or V hazard warning flasher switch is turned on the light flashes to indicate op eration of the external turn signal or haz ard warning flasher Shorter flashes indicate the failure of a turn si...

Page 39: ... started If the light does not come on when the ignition is switched on contact your near est Daewoo Outlet If the light illuminates while driving stop your car in a safe place and turn off the engine Reset the system by restarting the engine If the light comes on again while driving a malfunction of the ASS system is indica ted Check at your nearest Daewoo Outlet Remember that this means that the...

Page 40: ... has started This light illuminates when the power mode switch is pushed indicating that the transmission is operating in the power mode If this indicator illuminates while driving without the switch being pressed a fault has occurred in the automatic transmission system Therefore consult a Daewoo Outlet or Daewoo Authorised Service Operation 3 11 WINTER This light comes on when the winter mode sw...

Page 41: ...n 3 12 When the ignition is switched on this warning light illumi nates for approximately 4 sec onds to confirm that the air bag is opera tional If it does not come on or if it does not go out after 4 seconds or if it comes on in termittently or continuously while driving it means that there is malfunction in the system The air bag system would there fore not be triggered in the event of an accide...

Page 42: ...e ignition switch is turned to the 8 or the I position The asymmetrical low beam increases the field of vision on the left hand side of the lane When driving in countries which drive on the right the 15 section of the headlamp lenses must have a black cover strip applied 3 13 TURN SIGNAL SWITCH Move this lever up or down to the stop position to engage indicator turn signals tJ right o left The ind...

Page 43: ...ever towards the steering wheel The lever will return to the off position when released h ghbeam 3 14 To operate the windscreen wipers move the lever upwards with the ignition on move upwards HI l WO S V n I NT L OFF Off INT Intermittent wipe La Continuous wipe slow speed HI Continuous wipe fast speed CAUTION Do not operate the wipers when the windscreen is dry They may scratch the windscreen glas...

Page 44: ...IPER SPEED CONTROL SWITCH The frequency of intermittent front wipers can be varied from 4 seconds to 24 sec onds by turning the knurled knob when the wiper is in the INT position low speed high speed 3 15 HEADLAMP LEVELING SWITCH Adjuster is located next to the hand brake on the centre console With the low beam switched on adjust head lamp range to suit the vehicle load o Front seats occupied 1 Al...

Page 45: ...for approx 10 minutes when the ignition is in the II position and then automatically switch off The rear window and exterior mirror demister indicator light illuminates when the rear window and exterior mirror demister is operating Pressing this button again will switch off the rear window and exterior mirror demister push CAUTION Do not use scrapers or any other sharp instruments or window cleane...

Page 46: ...th the four indicator turn signal lamps INSTRUMENT IllUMINATION CONTROL SWITCH The brightness of the instrument panel illumination is adjustable by turning the knurled knob bright 1 dark 3 17 REAR FOG lAMP SWITCH To turn on the rear fog lamps push this button when the light switch is turned on Pushing it again will turn off the lamps The indicator light illuminates when the lamps are on push ICAUT...

Page 47: ...d the button to adjust more rapidly 3 S Setting Button Ignition in II Position To reset the time by the time signal press the S button For example if this button is pressed while the time is between 8 00 and 8 29 the display is set to 8 00 If this button is pressed while the time is be tween 8 30 and 8 59 the display is set to 9 00 8 00 8 29 8 00 8 30 8 59 9 00 4 D Display Button Ignition in OFF p...

Page 48: ...the groove of ashtray by hand and pull out the ashtray Another ashtray for rear seat passengers is installed in the rear of the console 3 19 CIGARETTE LIGHTER The cigarette lighter is next to the front ashtray Open the front ashtray cover To operate the cigarette lighter turn the ignition to the II position and press the lighter JJ push When it becomes heated it automati cally pops out ready for u...

Page 49: ... or counter clockwise respectively The glove box is illuminated with the lid in the open position when the ignition switch is placed in the II position REAR READING LIGHT Press the 0 part of light to illuminate the light and press again to switch off the light dj press 3 20 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT ILLUMINATION The light will come on when the boot lid is opened o ...

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Page 51: ...en the ski sleeve lid in the boot 1 Pull down the rear seat armrest and open the cover behind it To use the ski sleeve A ski sleeve is located behind the rear armrest You can transport skis or other long thin objects safely without soiling or damaging the interior of your vehicle 4 Before closing the bonnet return the support rod to its clip 5 Lower the bonnet and make sure it locks into place by ...

Page 52: ... out of the opening while driving Remove water drops snow ice or sand from on top of the sun roof before opening 00 not place any heavy objects on the sun roof or surrounding area 4 3 WARNING I Care must be taken when operating the electric sun roof There is a risk of injury particularly for children and a danger that articles could be come trapped Make sure that all vehicle occupants know how to ...

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Page 54: ...outed to the rear foot area via ducts underneath the carpet CENTRAL AIR VENTS Unheated fresh air can be directed into the vehicle via both centre vents The vents are opened by means of the regu lating wheel With the wheel in the resting position they are closed The air flow can be directed as desired by tilting and swivelling the fins air flow direction adjusting lever air flow quantity adjusting ...

Page 55: ...ioning is on To stop the air conditioning press this but ton again The air conditioning compressor does not operate when the fan control switch is in the Off position This switch turns on and off the air condi tioning The ventilation heating and refrigeration sections make up a functional unit de signed to provide maximum comfort at all times of year under any weather conditions and at any outside...

Page 56: ...the demister mode switch is turned on the recirculation switch is automatically turned off I CAUTION I I If the windows fog up or moisten turn off the air source select switch Driving with the windows fogged up is dangerous and may cause you to have an accident FACE Air flows from the centre and side ventilators FOOT OEF Air flow can be di rected towards the windscreen and the floor area FOOT Air ...

Page 57: ...urban and motorway driving Air conditioning switch ON Recirculation switch OFF Air delivery mode switch r or J Temperature switch Blue coloured Fan switch As required 5 5 BI LEVEL To be used during transitional periods e g low outside temperature and little sun shine Warmer air will flow into the floor area and cooler air into the upper zone when the temperature switch is adjusted between cold blu...

Page 58: ...h OFF Recirculation switch ON Air delivery mode switch J Temperature switch extreme right side position red coloured Fan switch speed 4 If windows fog up or moisten turn off the air source select switch 5 6 NORMAL HEATING In order to guarantee even pleasant heat ing the heated air is directed towards the foot area Air conditioning switch OFF Recirculation switch OFF Air delivery mode switch J or J...

Page 59: ...lean misted windows on rainy days decrease the temperature inside the car by operating the air conditioning This is most effective during rainy weather and high humidity When driving in heavy traffic areas in sufficient cooling may occur because of stopping and slowing down of the car In this case increase the fan speed Keep the windows closed while the air conditioning is in operation When the ai...

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Page 61: ... 11 tape when the cassette player reaches the end of one side providing continuous tape playing 1 2 13 12 11 I I NOTE I I Radio reception is affected by sta tion signal strength distance from a radio transmitter buildings bridges mountains and other external influ ences Intermittent changes in re ception quality are normally caused by these external influences Turn the radio off if jump Ieads boos...

Page 62: ...s pressed more than 2 seconds after selecting band auto memory store starts and stations are automatically searched for in increas ing frequency from the currently received station and stored into the pre set station buttons 1 th rough to 6 in sequence After storing 6 stations this function automatically resets to pre set scan function so that the pre set stations are tuned in successively for 5 s...

Page 63: ...band selector button 2 Choose the desired station using tuning up down button 3 Push one of 6 pre set buttons more than 2 seconds Seek function When pressing the tuning up or down button for more than 0 5 seconds the next station is automatically received in that direction of frequency Manual tuning When pressing the tuning up or down buttons for less than 0 5 seconds the frequency of the AM band ...

Page 64: ...lashed in the L C D 2 Turn the ignition switch to the ON II position and switch on the audio sys tem by pushing the power on off but ton 3 COdE will disappear and the initial setting indicator will appear 4 Enter a four figure security code us ing the preset station buttons 5 If the code is correct the radio FM mode is switched on after about 2 seconds if the cassette tape is inserted in the slot ...

Page 65: ... position with the tape player inoperative 5 Clean the head of the tape player carefully with a cotton applicator soaked in alcohol If the tape player is used for more than one hour every day the head should be cleaned once or twice a month If it is used very infrequently you only need to clean the head every two or three months 6 Do not oil the revolving parts of the tape player 7 Keep tapes in t...

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Page 67: ...ic transmission selector lever in position P or with a manual transmission engage first gear or reverse Set up warning triangle if you have one t c 1 7 2 With a wedge block or any available block of wood or a rock block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be changed Use the jack only when changing wheels Never crawl under a jacked up vehicle Never start or run the engine while the vehicle i...

Page 68: ...r and use a sponge chamois or soft cloth to prevent scratching or dam aging the finished surface Raise the vehicle by turning the crank handle clockwise until the jack lifting head fits firmly into the notch and the wheel is off the ground about 3cm Do not raise the vehicle more than ne cessary Pry the wheel cover off with the wheel nut wrench Loosen the wheel bolt one turn each with the wheel nut...

Page 69: ... starting 3 Do not allow the terminals of one lead to touch those of the other lead 4 Apply the hand brake Vehicles with an automatic transmis sion set the selector lever to the P Vehicles with a manual transmission place the gear shift lever in the neutral 5 Connect the leads in the order shown in the picture J 1 l 12V i 7 4 Connect the first jump lead from the positive terminal of the battery pr...

Page 70: ...to the passen ger compartment of the towed vehicle close the windows and stop entry of air via the heating and ventilation vents If the transmission is defective the front of the vehicle must be raised Vehicles with an automatic transmission should not be towed with a rope They should be suspend towed as shown ROCKING THE VEHICLE If it is necessary to rock the vehicle to free it from snow sand or ...

Page 71: ...e Trailer tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the hitch by the trailer coupler with the trailer fully loaded and the coupler at its normal towing height This weight can be measured using a bathroom scale The weight of your loaded trailer gross trailer weight should never exceed the values in the chart below The permissible caravan trailer loads are valid for gradients up to max 12 unit ...

Page 72: ... Never allow safety chains to drag on the road Towing tips The cooling fan is driven electrically Its cooling capacity is thus not dependent on the engine speed At high engine speeds a lot of heat is produced and at low engine speeds correspondingly less heat is pro duced For this reason when driving uphill do not shift down into a lower gear when the vehicle can still climb the hill in the higher...

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Page 74: ...8 3 2 _ 0_ 7 4 5 6 1 Brake fluid reservoir 2 Coolant surge reservoir 3 Power steering fluid reservoir 4 Windscreen washer fluid reservoir 5 Ignition coil 8 2 6 Battery 7 Distributor 8 Engine oil level dipstick 9 Engine oil filler cap 10 Air cleaner ...

Page 75: ...reservoir 2 Power steering oil reservoir 3 Windscreen washer fluid reservoir 4 Coolant surge reservoir 5 Ignition coil 6 Battery 8 3 7 Distributor 8 Automatic transmission oil level dipstick 9 Engine oil level dipstick 10 Spark plug 11 Engine oil filler cap 12 Air cleaner ...

Page 76: ...the operation of the door lock ing mechanism 8 Check the clutch pedal free play height and function Within the engine compartment 1 Check the engine oil level 2 Check the tension of the drive belt 3 Check the engine coolant level 4 Check the battery condition 5 Check the level of windscreen washer solution 6 Check the level of the brake fluid in the reservoir 7 Check the level of the power steerin...

Page 77: ...hen operating in dusty areas Checking procedure Pull out the oil dipstick wipe it and reinsert it Pull it out again and check that the oil level is between max and min level marks Also check the oil on the dipstick for contamination The oil should not go above the max mark on the dipstick This would lead for ex ample to increased oil consumption foul ing of the spark plugs and excessive for mation...

Page 78: ...2 0 MPI CAUTION Do not OVERFILL If frequent addi tions are required see your Outlet for a cooling system check Do not remove the coolant surge tank cap when the engine and radiator are hot Scalding hot coolant and steam may be blown out under pressure which could cause serious injury WARNING Do not allow anti freeze to make con tact with the skin or eyes If this should happen rinse the affected ar...

Page 79: ...ng and filling since dirty particles enter ing the automatic transmission could cause severe malfunctions Use only the special fluid as given in the lubricant chart dipstick 1 I r Jl t Service interval Capacity Change every 3 years or 30 000 miles Oil filter should be 5 5 6L replaced at the same time with automatic transmission oil 8 7 MANUAL TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL Check the fluid level a couple...

Page 80: ...ator light comes on while driving the fluid reservoir should be filled to the level mark with recom mended brake fluid WARNING I Do not allow brake fluid to make con tact with the skin or eyes If this should happen rinse the affected areas imme diately with plenty of water If irritation occurs consult a doctor Brake fluid will damage paintwork If splashed or spilt on a painted surface wipe it off ...

Page 81: ... radiator antifreeze as a windscreen washer solution This will result in damage to the paint work You should use the specified windscreen washer solution The windscreen washer fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment as illustrated unit mm unit mm WIDTH HEIGHT LENGTH 1 5 With 17 8 5 3 1008 DOHC P Steering 1 8 2 0 With 17 4 4 45 1260 MPFI P Steering 5 0 WIDTH LENGTH 1 5 DOHC 13 8 825 4 ...

Page 82: ...information for test ing purposes only If I J L _ o To replace the wiper blade press the re taining clip and pull the wiper blade off the arm Simply push the new wiper blade onto the arm Properly functioning windscreen wipers are essential for safe driving and clear vIsion Check the condition of wiper blades from time to time Hardened brittle or smearing blades must be replaced Since there is no w...

Page 83: ...en coat the terminals with petroleum jelly For best battery service do the following 1 Keep the battery securely mounted 2 Keep the battery top clean and dry 3 Keep the terminals and connections clean tight and coated with petroleum jelly or terminal grease 4 Rinse off any spilled electrolyte imme diately with a solution of water and bak ing soda 5 If the vehicle is not being used for an extended ...

Page 84: ...e chassis and steering checked Should after extended mileage the front tyres show greater wear than the rear tyres it is recommended to have both front wheels exchanged with the rear wheels A deeper tread on the front tyres provides greater safety overinflation proper inflation Maintaining the specified tyre pressures is essential for driver comfort driving safety and long tyre life Check the tyre...

Page 85: ...ulations regarding the use of tyre chains vary according to location or type of road so always check before fitting chains When fitting chains on your tyres carefully follow the instructions of the chain manufacturer The chain bands may scratch the wheel covers Remove the covers before fitting the chains Fit the chains on the front tyres as tightly as possible The use of chains on the rear tyres i...

Page 86: ...ntrol indicator light illuminated as this may damage the catalytic conver ter increase fuel consumption and impair the vehicle s driveability ENGINE CONTROL INDICATOR SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT The engine control indicator light comes on when the ignition is switched on and remains illuminated during starting The light goes out shortly after the engine starts to run If the engine control indicator ...

Page 87: ...rical current than conventional sys tems It is thus highly dangerous to touch live parts normal fused A defective fuse can be recognised by its melted wire A new fuse should only be installed after the cause of the trouble has been located and eliminated The individual circuits are indicated on the inside of this cover Rating Color 10A Red 20A Yellow 30A Green Only fuses of the specified rating sh...

Page 88: ...0A 20A 7 8 9 10 11 12 Rear window Radiator and Electric windows Cooling fan relay Illumination lamp Injector Cassette Electrical exterior high speed mirror demister 30A 10A 20A 30A 10A 10A 13 14 15 16 17 18 Hazard warning Horn Cigarette lighter Instrument power lamp Air bag ABS battery power Central door locking Chime supply Interior lamp Automatic boot Reading lamp switch Boot light 20A 30A 20A 1...

Page 89: ... 9 8 7 6 5 Blank Horn relay Blank Blower motor Fuse relay remover 4 3 2 1 Fog lamp Radiator motor Parking Neutral Wiper speed control fan relay relay relay relay high speed 8 17 An auxiliary relay box is located in the lefthand footwell 1 2 Rear spoiler Fuel pump relay relay 3 4 Illumination Rear window and Electric side mirror cover relay demister relay The central door locking relay is located i...

Page 90: ...ue 27 5Wx2 Rear Fog lamp 21Wx2 Reversing lamp 21Wx2 Licence plate lamp 5Wx2 Passenger compartment lamp 10Wx1 5Wx2 Reading lamp 10Wx2 Boot lamp 10Wx1 Glove box lamp 10Wx1 8 18 Do not touch halogen bulbs with bare hands Greasy fingers will cause stains eventually resulting in a dull light Inadvertently stained bulbs may be cleaned with a clean non fluffy cloth using alcohol or white spirits Importan...

Page 91: ... 2 Rotate the plastic cap anticlockwise and remove 3 Remove the bulb holder bulb retaining spring plastic cap 5 Replace the bulb with a new one 6 Install in the reverse order of removal 7 Turn the plastic cap clockwise 4 Release the bulb retaining spring and remove the bulb 3 Disconnect the plug and the wiring harness 1 Open bonnet and engage the support 2 Rotate the plastic cap anticlockwise and ...

Page 92: ...ON I I Before removing the room lamp close the front doors so that the lamp is not live Be careful not to damage headlining 4 Press the bulb slightly Rotate the bulb anticlockwise and insert 5 When installing the bulb holder insert correctly and press G 1 Open the boot lid and remove the protective cover 2 When removing the bulb holder press and pull the bulb holder upwards 3 Press the bulb turn t...

Page 93: ... 1 Rotate and disengage the socket by hand 2 Remove the licence plate lamp 3 Remove the bulb from the socket 4 Replace with new bulb 8 21 REVERSING LAMP 1 Unscrew the two bolts and remove the reversing lamp 2 Rotate the bulb holder anticlockwise and remove 3 Rotate the bulb clockwise and remove 4 Press the new bulb slightly Rotate anticlockwise and insert 5 Rotate the bulb holder clockwise and ins...

Page 94: ...b turn the bulb clockwise and remove it from bulb holder 5 Replace the bulb with the new one 6 Press the bulb slightly rotate the bulb anticlockwise and insert the bulb into the bulb holder 7 When installing the bulb holder insert g portion correctly and press CD por tion screw 2 Remove the wiring harness connector 3 When removing the bulb holder press CD portion and pull the bulb holder up wards ...

Page 95: ... I I I R I I R I I Fuel filter R R Fuel line connections I I I I I I I I Air cleaner element 2 I R I R I R I R Ignition timing I I I I I I I I Spark plugs I R I R I R I R Chart Symbols I Inspect these items and their related parts If necessary correct clean replenish adjust or replace R Replace or change 1 If vehicle is operated under severe conditions short distance driving extensive idling or dr...

Page 96: ...ke fluid 3 I I R I R I R I R Front disc brake pads disc 5 I I I I I I I I Rear brake drums linings 5 I I I I I I I I Parking brake I I I I I I I I Brake line connections including booster I I I I I I I Rear hub bearing clearance I I I I I I I I Chart Symbols I Inspect these items and their related parts If necessary correct clean replenish adjust or replace R Replace or change 3 Refer to Recommend...

Page 97: ...lts nuts tight secure I I I I I I I I Tyre condition inflation pressure I I I I I I I I I Wheel alignment 4 Inspect when abnormal condition is noted Steering wheel linkage I I I I I I I I Power steering fluid lines 3 I I I I I I I I I Drive shaft boots I I I I I I I I Seat belts buckles anchors I I I I I I I I Lubricate locks hinges bonnet latch I I I I I I I I Chart Symbols I Inspect these items ...

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Page 99: ...rst cleaning may result in wa ter spots spot rings or setting of stains or soils all of which are more difficult to re move in a second cleaning Dust and loosen dirt that collects on interior fabrics should be frequently removed with a vacuum cleaner or soft bristle brush Wipe vinyl or leather trim regularly with a clean damp cloth Normal trim soils spots or stains can be cleaned with cleaners Saf...

Page 100: ...tic soap to clean aluminum A coating of wax rubbed to a high polish is recommended for all bright metal parts Cleaning aluminum wheels rally wheels and wheel covers Preserve the original appearance of wheels or wheel covers by keeping them clean and free from build up of road dirt and or road salt Regular cleaning is recommended Do not use abrasive cleaners or cleaning brushes as they could damage...

Page 101: ... have been pro vided with corrosion protection At least every spring flush these mater ials from the underbody with plain water Take care to clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect Sediment packed in closed areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed If de sired your Daewoo Outlet can do this service for you 9 4 WARNING When an engine is washed fuel grease and oil res...

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Page 103: ... vehicle iden tification plate in front of the radiator ENGINE NUMBER The engine number is stamped on the front right hand side of the cylinder block 1 8 2 0L MPI ENGINE 1 5L DOHC ENGINE 10 2 CHASSIS NUMBER The chassis number is stamped on the vehicle floor between the right hand front door and front seat ...

Page 104: ... 40 Manual transmission fluid Check every 10 000 miles or 1year and replenish B0400075 1 8L if necessary Fluid change is not required SAE 80 Brake fluid Change every 20 000 miles or 2years DOT 3 0 5L Power steering fluid Check every 10 000 miles or 1year and replenish B0401004 1 0L if necessary DEXRON II Automatic Replace every 3 years or 30 000 miles TEXAMATIC 4011 transmission fluid 6 5 7 0L Flu...

Page 105: ... Oils which fall into both classifications are designated accordingly e g API SG CC Further specifications from the motor in dustry may also be found on the oil cans Engine The viscosity should be selected according to outside temperature Do not switch to a different viscosity in the event of brief temperature fluctuations A B c A Single grade oil B Multi grade oil c Improved lubricity oil CCMC cl...

Page 106: ...SS 1 423 W ASS 2 Weight kg Kurb weight 1 103 1 156 1 108 1 161 1 142 1 195 Gross vehicle weight 1 630 1 630 Persons 5 5 3 Performance Maximum speed mph 105 104 112 107 115 112 Gradeability tan e 0 565 0 585 0 642 0 567 0 672 0 876 Minimum turning radius m 5 2 5 2 4 Transmission Gear ratio 1st 3 545 4 123 3 545 3 606 3 545 3 606 2nd 1 952 2 250 1 952 2 060 1 952 2 060 3rd 1 276 1 449 1 276 1 366 1 ...

Page 107: ...0 2 8 8 0 2 Maximum power kw rpm 66 4 800 70 5 400 77 5 000 Maximum torque N m rpm 137 3 600 4 800 145 2 800 164 2 600 3 000 BTDC o rpm 10 800 50 8 800 50 8 800 50 6 Tyre size 185 65R14 185 65R14 7 Fuel system Octane rating 95 Fuel tank L 50 8 Cooling system Coolant L 6 6 8 0 9 Engine oil L 3 7 4 3 10 Electrical system Battery V AH MF 12V 55 MF Alternator V A 12V 85A Starter V KW 12 1 4 11 Clutch ...

Page 108: ... transmission transmission 12 Brake Front wheel Disc 256 mm Disc Rear wheel Drum 216 mm Drum Booster inch 9 9 13 Steering system type Power assisted Rack pinion Rack pinion Overall gear ratio power 18 4 1 18 4 1 Wheel diameter mm 380 380 Camber FR 25 45 25 45 RR _10_00 _10_00 Caster FR 10 45 10 10 45 10 Toe in mm FR 0 1 0 1 RR 1 4 1 4 10 7 ...

Page 109: ... 5 speed 25 9 manual transmission 47 9 44 8 MPI 4 speed automatic 23 2 47 9 39 2 transmission 1 8 SOHC 5 speed 23 9 49 6 40 4 MPI manual transmission 4 speed automatic 23 2 44 8 38 7 transmission 2 0 SOHC MPI 5 speed 24 4 53 3 41 5 manual transmission 4 speed automatic 22 8 48 7 38 7 transmission 10 8 ...

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Page 111: ...2 3 Catalytic converter 8 14 Central door lock 1 4 Central air vents 5 2 Chassis number 10 2 Child safety door lock 1 5 Cigarette lighter 3 19 Cleaning agents 9 2 Clock 3 18 Combination lamp 8 20 Coolant 8 6 Cooling Maximum 5 5 Normal 5 5 Corrosion protection 9 3 11 2 D Demister Rear window demister 3 16 Demisting 5 7 Digital clock 3 18 Door locks 1 4 Central door lock 1 4 Child safety door lock 1...

Page 112: ...th Ale system 5 6 Height adjustment Driver s seat 1 9 Seat belt 1 11 High beam indicator light 3 10 High beam switch 3 14 switch 3 17 I Ignition switch 2 3 Immobiliser system 2 5 Instrument illumination control Instruments 3 2 4 Interior lamp 8 20 Bulb replacement 8 18 Switch with digital clock 3 18 Interior rear view mirror 1 7 Engine oil 8 5 10 3 4 Oil and filter change 8 4 Oil level 8 4 Oil pre...

Page 113: ...int seat belt 1 10 Reminder 3 10 Using the belt 1 11 Warning chime 1 12 Side light 8 19 Bulb replacement 8 18 Ski sleeve 4 2 Snow chain 8 13 Spare wheel 7 2 Specifications 10 5 Speedometer 3 6 Starting the engine 2 4 With jump leads 7 4 Steering column lock 2 3 Sun roof 4 3 Electric sun roof 4 3 Sunvisors 3 19 T Tachometer 3 B Tail lamp 8 18 11 4 Temperature control 5 3 Temperature gauge 3 7 Tilta...

Page 114: ...2 Window Door window 1 6 Electric window switch 1 6 Window demister 5 2 7 Windscreen washer fluid 8 10 Windscreen washer switch 3 15 Windscreen wiper 8 10 Windscreen wiper switch 3 14 Winter tyres 8 13 Wiper speed control switch 3 15 Winter mode 2 8 Switch 2 8 Indicator 3 11 11 5 ...

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