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Page 1: ...1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 Before you Drive Driving Controls Audio System Maintenance Emergency Information Technical Data...

Page 2: ...cation 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 a...

Page 3: ...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...

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Page 5: ...ontrols 7 Locks Alarm 17 Seats 20 Seat Belts 24 Child Restraints 26 Airbag SRS 29 Steering Column 30 Mirrors 32 Windows 34 Sunroof 35 Heating Ventilation 41 Interior Equipment 46 In Car Telephones 47...

Page 6: ...ument panel 4 Wiper washer controls 5 Rear screen demister switch 6 Air conditioning switch 7 Hazard warning light switch 8 Front fog light switch 9 Rear fog guard lights switch 10 Heating and ventila...

Page 7: ...G 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 ALARM SYSTEM Your car is fitte...

Page 8: ...cking Before locking the car ensure doors windows sunroof bonnet and tailgate are fully closed Locking with the remote handset 1 Press the lock button once all doors are locked perimetric alarm activa...

Page 9: ...cator lights flash 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 indicators fail to flash this indicates...

Page 10: ...or passenger s door are unlocked and opened Mislock If the direction indicator lights fail to flash when the alarm system is armed this indicates that a door or other aperture is not fully closed in w...

Page 11: ...ock lock the driver s door using the key Interior space protection Never activate interior space protection if passengers or animals are to be left inside the car any movement will activate the alarm...

Page 12: ...the alarm always disarm the alarm first press the plain button on the handset To lock close the tailgate and turn the key in the lock anti clockwise Press the padlock button on the handset to re arm...

Page 13: ...ed to position II provided the handset is in close proximity to the switch For this reason it is important to keep the handset on the same ring as the key If the handset has become detached the re mob...

Page 14: ...tion after each turn of the key 3 Turn the key to the UNLOCK position the number of times indicated by the third digit of the code returning the key to the centre position each time 4 Turn the key to...

Page 15: ...access code will need to be re entered followed by the 5 minute delay before the engine can be started If an incorrect code has been entered a warning bleep will sound when the key is turned to the fi...

Page 16: ...clip taking care to avoid touching the circuit board or the contact surfaces of the clip 3 Press and hold each button in turn for at least five seconds this will drain any residual power from the han...

Page 17: ...rward movement of the head in the event of an accident or sudden stop a properly adjusted head restraint can considerably reduce the risk of neck and head injuries Make sure your driving position is c...

Page 18: ...ed in position before driving 2 Height adjustment Driver s seat only Rotate the handle to raise or lower the seat cushion 3 Backrest adjustment Rotate the handwheel to adjust the backrest to the requi...

Page 19: ...lever to fold the backrest forward to gain access to the rear seats Ensure the backrest is locked in place before driving REAR SEATS Saloon models only For information on folding the rear seats refer...

Page 20: ...eat belts to secure large items of luggage that are to be carried on the seats in the event of an accident unsecured items become flying missiles capable of causing serious injury DO NOT use a seat be...

Page 21: ...seat belt webbing to cross the shoulder without pressing on the neck Seat belts are designed to bear upon the bony structure of the body pelvis chest and shoulders and can only be worn safely with th...

Page 22: ...e activated by minor impacts The airbag SRS warning light on the instrument panel will alert you to any malfunction of the seat belt pre tensioners see Airbag SRS warning light page 28 NOTE After any...

Page 23: ...e seat belt fastened give the webbing nearest the buckle a quick pull the buckle should remain securely locked 2 With the seat belt unfastened unreel the webbing to the limit of its travel Check that...

Page 24: ...n an outer rear seating position All infant and child restraint systems are designed to be secured in the car by means of a standard seat belt When installing and using any infant or child restraint s...

Page 25: ...Rock a tot 0 Up to 13 kg 0 18 months L U U Britax Babysure Britax Rock a tot I 9 to 18 kg 9 months 4 years L U U Britax Eclipse Britax Renaissance II III 15 to 36 kg 4 12 years L U U Britax Horizon bo...

Page 26: ...y occur To ensure correct deployment of the airbags it is essential that obstructions are not allowed to intervene between an airbag and the occupant Do not allow a front seat passenger to obstruct th...

Page 27: ...collisions minor frontal or side impacts or if the car overturns nor will it operate as a result of heavy braking or driving over bumps and potholes An inflating airbag can cause facial abrasions and...

Page 28: ...ler who should stamp and sign the appropriate page of the Service History section of this book once the work has been completed In addition ALWAYS contact your dealer if an airbag inflates the front o...

Page 29: ...ering column can be adjusted to suit your driving position 1 With the car stationary push the locking lever fully down to free the steering column 2 Move the steering wheel up or down into a position...

Page 30: ...turned to position II press the appropriate side of the selector switch to tilt the mirror glass up down left or right 3 When adjustment is complete return the selector switch to the OFF position midw...

Page 31: ...night move the lever at the base of the mirror forward to dip the mirror Normal visibility is restored by pulling the lever back to its original position NOTE In some circumstances the view reflected...

Page 32: ...rear to raise the window The passenger windows will stop moving as soon as the switch is released The driver s door window is fitted with a one touch open facility enabling the window to be opened ful...

Page 33: ...ressing the isolation switch This will prevent any possibility of injury through accidental opening and closing of the windows REAR VENTILATOR WINDOWS 3 door saloon models only To open depress the but...

Page 34: ...h to the rear the roof will open until it reaches a pre set aperture calculated to minimise air turbulence within the car 2 Pull the switch to the rear a second time and the roof continues opening to...

Page 35: ...rille clear of obstructions such as leaves snow or ice Air outlets are provided to the windscreen face and feet the location of those vents is shown in the illustration above Centre face level vents R...

Page 36: ...irect the air flow by moving the control in the centre of the louvres either up or down or from side to side HEATING 1 Air distribution control Face level vents only Foot and face level vents Foot lev...

Page 37: ...system NOTE This function is of particular value in cold weather when the heater unit is required to heat the interior of the car but it is desirable to have cooler air directed towards the driver s f...

Page 38: ...abling you to obtain the most suitable output from the heater at all times Remember with the blower switched off the volume of air entering the car is dependent on driving speed alone NOTE Footwell du...

Page 39: ...er switches are left on the switch indicator light will remain illuminated In conditions of high humidity slight screen misting may be experienced when the air conditioning system is switched on This...

Page 40: ...ior of the car warm and dry This setting is ideal for most driving conditions when the outside temperature is above freezing point After switching on the air conditioner initially set the controls as...

Page 41: ...or light illuminates automatically whenever a door is opened and remains illuminated for 15 seconds after all the doors are closed or until the starter switch is turned on SUN VISOR To shield your eye...

Page 42: ...ange between 24 hour and 12 hour displays On some models the clock also displays information about the operation of the audio unit fitted to your car NOTE If the battery is disconnected the clock will...

Page 43: ...materials Front ashtray Pull the front of the ashtray to open To remove for emptying depress the release plate arrowed in illustration and pull out the drawer as shown Rear ashtray Lift the lid to op...

Page 44: ...G Rover approved accessories that use a maximum of 180 watts Always run the engine during prolonged use of electrical accessories otherwise the battery may become discharged DRINK HOLDERS A drinks hol...

Page 45: ...Interior Equipment 45 1 COMPACT DISC STORAGE A storage compartment for compact discs is provided in each of the front door stowage bins HB0670...

Page 46: ...s occurrence Using any hand held appliance while driving can be dangerous Always stop the car before making or receiving a call and ensure the telephone is switched off while you are driving For your...

Page 47: ...zontal hold the front edge and pull smartly to the rear to disengage the shelf from the retaining clips on each side To refit position the shelf with the two locating pins set into the retaining clips...

Page 48: ...from becoming projectiles in the event of an accident or emergency manoeuvre The box can also be used to stow items such as dirty boots to protect the car interior from damage Erect the box as follow...

Page 49: ...oth of which can be folded forward to increase the luggage space Pull the top of the seat back slightly rearwards and lift the release catches see inset to release the backrest DO NOT carry unsecured...

Page 50: ...est this must be checked individually Accommodating long loads Remove the head restraint from the front passenger seat see HEAD RESTRAINTS page 17 move the front passenger seat forwards as far as poss...

Page 51: ...he load as close to the bulkhead as possible This will minimise movement of the load in the event of an accident or emergency stop Always ensure that fragile or volatile loads are fully protected and...

Page 52: ...ounting points The tow bar is attached to the vehicle body NOT the chassis and fitment requires specialised skills and knowledge It is therefore essential that only a tow bar approved for use with you...

Page 53: ...ler manufacturer Check the operation of trailer brakes and lights For maximum stability ensure that trailer loads are properly secured and unable to shift position during transit Also position loads s...

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Page 55: ...nts 58 Warning Lights 61 Starting Driving 65 Catalytic Converter 66 Environmental Driving 68 Manual Gearbox 69 Automatic Transmission 73 Fuel System 77 Lights Indicators 79 Wipers Washers 81 Fascia Sw...

Page 56: ...es engine speed in revolutions per minute To protect the engine from damage NEVER allow the tachometer pointer to enter the RED sector Note that the range of the red sector will vary according to engi...

Page 57: ...press and hold the reset button for two seconds to cancel the trip reading and reset the display to zero 6 Fuel gauge The pointer indicates the fuel level even when the starter switch is turned off Af...

Page 58: ...th warning lights will flash together Headlight main beam BLUE Illuminates when the headlights are switched to main beam Glow plugs AMBER diesel only Illuminates when the starter switch is turned to p...

Page 59: ...ng light illuminates when the starter switch is turned to position II and extinguishes after approximately two seconds If the light fails to extinguish or illuminates at any other time there is a faul...

Page 60: ...lluminates while the engine is running this indicates the detection of a fault by the engine management system If the light illuminates and the car drives normally Contact your local dealer to arrange...

Page 61: ...Turn the switch to position I to unlock the steering The audio system and cigar lighter can now be operated II Electrical circuits on With the switch in position II all instruments lights and electri...

Page 62: ...arting manual transmission cars in freezing conditions or when the battery is in a low state of charge depress the clutch before starting and hold it down until the engine is running What to do if the...

Page 63: ...low plug warning light goes out before attempting to restart the engine will not start by turning the starter switch from position II NOTE When starting cars in freezing conditions or when the battery...

Page 64: ...s opened keep clear of fans whenever the engine is warm Towing switching off After periods of strenuous towing particularly at high altitude or in hot weather it is good practice to allow the engine t...

Page 65: ...n engine misfire is suspected nor attempt to clear a misfire by pressing the accelerator pedal Do not attempt to push or tow start the car Driving Any engine misfire loss of engine performance or engi...

Page 66: ...yle The way in which you drive your car has a significant bearing on environmental pollution as well as affecting the amount of fuel you use Avoid full throttle acceleration Steady rather than rapid a...

Page 67: ...which in turn increases fuel consumption Over or under inflated tyres wear out more rapidly and also have a detrimental effect on the car s handling characteristics Do not carry unnecessary loads The...

Page 68: ...ar ENSURE THE CAR IS STATIONARY then fully depress the clutch pedal and pause briefly before moving the gear lever into position Precautions while driving Do not rest your hand on the gear lever while...

Page 69: ...ntinuous and smooth progression from the lowest to the highest ratio and vice versa without the apparent gear changes associated with a conventional automatic gearbox GEAR SELECTOR Selector release bu...

Page 70: ...the transmission is not locked so the handbrake must be applied whenever N is selected Press the selector release button to move from neutral to reverse D Drive Select this position for driving the tr...

Page 71: ...the lever will change down to a lower gear Repeated forward or rearward movements of the selector lever can be made until the desired gear ratio has been selected the selected gear will be indicated...

Page 72: ...box This characteristic will only be evident when making the initial gear selection after a cold start and will disappear once the car is being driven During this delay the engine should be allowed to...

Page 73: ...er dealer for advice The RON value quoted is a MINIMUM requirement for the United Kingdom and most European markets and can be safely exceeded IN AN EMERGENCY and only if the correct fuel is unavailab...

Page 74: ...fuel supply DO NOT attempt to fill the tank beyond this point or spillage could result due to expansion of the fuel Petrol engines The filler tube is designed to accept a narrow filler nozzle of the...

Page 75: ...d Twisting the gun to either side is unlikely to ease the filling process Fill the tank slowly DO NOT fully squeeze the trigger EMPTY FUEL TANK Never allow the car to run out of fuel the resultant mis...

Page 76: ...pact automatically cuts off the fuel supply to the engine The switch is located on the right hand side of the engine compartment mounted on the bulkhead After the switch has been activated it must be...

Page 77: ...el and then release Take care not to dazzle oncoming vehicles when driving using main beam headlights Direction indicators Move the lever down to indicate a LEFT turn or up to indicate a RIGHT turn Th...

Page 78: ...the control arrowed in inset Saloon settings Position 0 Driver or driver and front seat passenger only no luggage Position 1 Driver and four passengers no luggage Position 2 Driver four passengers and...

Page 79: ...her Pull the lever towards the steering wheel The windscreen washers will operate for as long as the lever is held in this position NOTE The wipers operate automatically during windscreen washing On c...

Page 80: ...to operate the rear screen washer AND wiper Hold in this position for the required duration of the wash Rotate the switch anti clockwise to operate the rear screen washer and wiper The wiper will oper...

Page 81: ...when they are switched off The fog lights will only operate with the starter switch in position II and with the side or headlights turned on The front fog lights extinguish automatically when the sid...

Page 82: ...nd DO NOT pump the brake pedal lest the braking system lose any remaining servo assistance available NEVER move the car without the engine running because brake servo assistance may not be available T...

Page 83: ...ght braking and is usually caused by dust on the braking surfaces HANDBRAKE DO NOT drive with the handbrake applied or apply the handbrake while the car is in motion this could result in loss of contr...

Page 84: ...e then ABS will automatically come into operation This will be recognisable by a rapid pulsation felt through the brake pedal Electronic brake force distribution Your car is equipped with Electronic B...

Page 85: ...le as NORMAL However always remember that anti lock braking operates only AFTER the driver has already lost control ABS cannot reliably compensate for driver error or inexperience ABS Warning light Th...

Page 86: ...close range Parking aid in operation With the starter switch turned to position II the parking aid operates automatically whenever reverse gear is selected and is switched off as soon as reverse is d...

Page 87: ...ntification 89 Radio Reception 90 Remote Audio Controls 91 Radio 96 Cassette Player 98 Compact Disc Player 102 Radio Tuning 107 Traffic Information 108 Radio Data System 109 Clock Time 110 Menu Functi...

Page 88: ...ed a different audio system it will have been fitted by your dealer before you took delivery of your car In this case you will have received an additional operating manual detailing the features and o...

Page 89: ...od clear signals will only be received in the immediate area of the transmitter When travelling it may be necessary to re tune the radio from time to time to offset the effects of moving from one tran...

Page 90: ...te Audio Controls REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS Volume control Lift or press the switch to increase or decrease volume Search select control Lift or press the switch to search forwards or backwards through th...

Page 91: ...be ejected before removing the control panel When not in use keep the control panel in the protective case supplied Replacing the control panel Place the right side of the panel into position then pu...

Page 92: ...Use in conjunction with the and controls 5 to adjust bass treble balance and fader levels Note that different bass and treble levels can be set for each sound source e g radio tape or CD Bass To incr...

Page 93: ...without further adjustment all audio settings are stored and the selection mode including X BASS cancels automatically Muting the sound Briefly press the on off button 1 MUTE appears in the display Th...

Page 94: ...EAK LVL is displayed 3 Press or to select PEAK ON or PEAK OFF 4 Press the MENU button twice to store the setting Treble reduction feature HICUT FM only HICUT improves reception in poor operating condi...

Page 95: ...also be selected using the remote switches on the steering wheel see REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS page 90 3 Pre set buttons Use to store up to 6 radio stations on each waveband or memory bank see Programmin...

Page 96: ...rse During tape winding FORWARD or REWIND shows in the display To forward or reverse wind fully press either one of the two buttons To stop tape winding half press the remaining unlocked button Tape p...

Page 97: ...uire more frequent cleaning in winter as contamination is greater in conditions of low temperature and increased humidity However the use of good quality tapes keeps the build up to a minimum Cassette...

Page 98: ...released Fast search With a CD playing press and hold the appropriate or control to play forward or back through the current track at a greatly increased speed volume reduces 3 Pausing playback To pau...

Page 99: ...NS page 110 7 CD mode selection CD eject control Press briefly to change to or from CD or radio modes With the audio unit switched on press and hold for two seconds or more to eject a disc Changing th...

Page 100: ...ack Selection Press one of the controls to select the next or previous track Press the controls repeatedly to move forward or back through the tracks on the disc Fast track selection Press and hold th...

Page 101: ...ed track or to the start of the current track 6 Track scanning Track scanning enables you to listen to the first few seconds of each track on every disc in the changer in ascending order 1 Press and h...

Page 102: ...searches the frequency range up or down depending upon which tuning control was pressed for a radio station of acceptable strength Once a suitable station is found the search stops To continue searchi...

Page 103: ...n name flashing To stop scanning Briefly press the MENU button again NOTE The scan time can be adjusted to suit your requirements see SCANTIME in MENU CONTROL FUNCTIONS page 110 MONO STEREO Whenever t...

Page 104: ...while the frequency is being stored If BEEP ON has been selected see MENU CONTROL FUNCTIONS page 110 an audible beep will confirm that the frequency has been stored Release the pre set as soon as rad...

Page 105: ...upied pre sets and the radio reverts to the last recalled pre set frequency on the FMT waveband NOTE Travelstore overwrites any stations already stored on the FMT memory bank NOTE If Travelstore is pr...

Page 106: ...Press one of the controls The radio will search for and then tune to the next radio station on the waveband broadcasting the desired programme type During the search the display will alternately show...

Page 107: ...ape or CD the car leaves the reception area of the traffic information station currently tuned and the subsequent automatic search cannot find a new traffic information station The radio is retuned fr...

Page 108: ...ures will not be available Receiving RDS stations With RDS active whenever an RDS radio station is received the station name illuminates in the display The audio constantly scans all alternative frequ...

Page 109: ...control until 12H MODE or 24H MODE appears in the display 3 Press the controls to switch between displays 4 Press the MENU button to store your selection Clock displays when the audio is switched off...

Page 110: ...of radio tuning press or to increase or reduce tuning sensitivity SCANTIME Select to adjust scanning time for radio and CD play press or to adjust between 5 and 30 seconds PTY ON PTY OFF Select to en...

Page 111: ...CD tray in turn Place a disc label side uppermost onto each tray holding ONLY the outside edge and centre hole of the disc Load only one disc in each tray Correctly align the tray with the parallel s...

Page 112: ...ping with a clean dry lint free cloth always wipe in a straight line from the centre to the edge of the disc IMPORTANT Use standard 12cm CDs only DO NOT use 8cm CD singles or irregularly shaped or dam...

Page 113: ...ce NEVER keep a record of the security code in the car If you lose your code number contact an MG Rover dealer who will be able to obtain this information for you ENTERING THE SECURITY CODE If power t...

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Page 115: ...nce 119 Bonnet Opening 120 Engine Compartment 122 Engine 124 Cooling System 125 Brakes 126 Power Steering 127 Battery 130 Washers 131 Wipers 132 Tyres 135 Cleaning Vehicle Care 138 Identification Numb...

Page 116: ...ake fluid replacement will be an additional cost Coolant replacement The engine coolant anti freeze and water solution needs to be replaced every four years regardless of the distance the car has trav...

Page 117: ...rakes Look for fluid deposits underneath the car that might indicate a leak Weekly checks Engine oil level NOTE The engine oil level should be checked more frequently if the car is driven for prolonge...

Page 118: ...f support Ensure sparks and naked lights are kept away from the engine compartment Wear protective clothing including where practicable gloves made from an impervious material Remove metal wrist bands...

Page 119: ...the left 3 Raise the bonnet and then fit the support stay into the cut out in the underside of the bonnet see inset Closing the bonnet Replace the support stay in its retaining clip then lower the bo...

Page 120: ...the engine compartment always observe the safety precautions listed under SAFETY IN THE GARAGE page 118 1 2 3 4 5 6 HB0262 1 Power steering reservoir 2 Cooling system reservoir 3 Brake reservoir 4 Eng...

Page 121: ...e compartment always observe the safety precautions listed under SAFETY IN THE GARAGE page 118 1 2 3 4 5 6 HB0263 1 Power steering reservoir 2 Cooling system reservoir 3 Brake reservoir 4 Engine oil f...

Page 122: ...on level ground However if the car is in use and the engine is already warm then wait for at least two minutes after switching off before checking the level NOTE Check the engine oil more frequently i...

Page 123: ...ly ensure the dipstick is replaced and the filler cap replaced and fully tightened Oil specification Petrol engines Use any brand of 10W 40 engine oil meeting the specification ACEA A2 NOTE With the e...

Page 124: ...e skin or eyes If this occurs rinse immediately with plenty of water Anti freeze contains important corrosion inhibitors The anti freeze content of the coolant must be maintained at 50 5 all year roun...

Page 125: ...r dealer immediately if brake pedal travel is unusually long or if there is any appreciable drop in brake fluid level Brake fluid specification Any proprietary brand of brake or brake and clutch fluid...

Page 126: ...mage painted surfaces Soak up any spillage with an absorbent cloth immediately and wash the area with a mixture of car shampoo and water Fluid specification Use any fluid to Dexron IID specification N...

Page 127: ...ear view of the condition indicator Use a torch if natural light is poor If the indicator shows clear or yellow tap the indicator with a screwdriver to disperse any air bubbles if the indicator colour...

Page 128: ...ize and shape or have different terminal positions which could cause damage to the battery leaking acid or fire When replacing ensure the battery is fitted the right way round with the terminal posts...

Page 129: ...ing disconnect and remove the battery from the car charging the battery with the cables connected may damage the car s electrical system Make sure the battery charger leads are securely clamped to the...

Page 130: ...negar can damage the windscreen washer pump Note that body panels may suffer discoloration as a result of screenwash spillage Take care to avoid spillage particularly if an undiluted or high concentra...

Page 131: ...iper assembly to the windscreen Only fit replacement wiper blades that are identical to the original specification IMPORTANT Grease silicon and petrol based products impair the blade s wiping capabili...

Page 132: ...an seriously affect the car s road handling characteristics and fuel consumption as well as increasing the risk of tyre failure Over inflated tyres give a harsher ride wear unevenly and are more prone...

Page 133: ...eed immediately and drive with caution until the spare wheel can be fitted or repairs undertaken A puncture of this kind will eventually cause the tyre to lose pressure which is why regular and freque...

Page 134: ...ommended by an MG Rover dealer and approved by MG Rover for use on your car In use always observe the following precautions Fit snow chains to the front wheels only Always adhere to the snow chain fit...

Page 135: ...shed from the surface and not ground into the paintwork After washing rinse the bodywork with clean water and dry off with a chamois leather Removing tar spots Use white spirit to remove tar spots and...

Page 136: ...remove surface contamination without removing or damaging the paint Filling compounds that will fill scratches and reduce their visibility Wax to provide a protective coating between the paint and th...

Page 137: ...anel and the matching contacts on the audio unit with a clean dry lint free cloth Use methylated spirits if available Airbag module covers To prevent damage to the airbag SRS the steering wheel centre...

Page 138: ...s 1 Vehicle identification number VIN 2 Engine number Petrol engines Stamped into the front face on the gearbox side of the cylinder block Diesel engines Stamped into the front face on the engine bloc...

Page 139: ...a plate visible through the bottom left hand corner of the windscreen NOTE The body colour and trim codes are also stamped on the VIN plate and must be quoted if paint or trim items are required The V...

Page 140: ...o guarantee continued reliability safety and performance An airbag SRS is fitted to your car ALWAYS consult an MG Rover dealer before fitting any accessory Genuine MG Rover parts are the ONLY parts bu...

Page 141: ...5 Emergency Information 142 Emergency Starting 144 Vehicle Recovery 146 Puncture Repair Wheel Changing 155 Fuse Replacement 160 Bulb Replacement...

Page 142: ...ng a car with a flat battery Push or tow starting is NOT recommended DO NOT disconnect the discharged battery Make sure that BOTH batteries are of the same voltage 12 volts and that the booster cables...

Page 143: ...the donor battery to a good earth point e g an engine mounting chassis member or other unpainted surface at least 0 5 m from the battery and well away from fuel and brake lines on the disabled vehicl...

Page 144: ...ctrical fault it is considered unsafe to turn the starter switch to the first position disconnect the battery before turning the switch 2 Place the gear lever in neutral N for cars with automatic tran...

Page 145: ...another vehicle or use the lashing points to tow a trailer or caravan If your car is to be transported on the back of a trailer or transporter use the recommended lashing points at the front and rear...

Page 146: ...n the tyre sealant canister HB0635 1 4 3 2 1 Tyre sealant canister 2 Safety goggles 3 Wheel nut cover removal tool 4 Locking wheel nut removal tool NOTE ITR is standard equipment for most cars and is...

Page 147: ...ack handle 6 Wheel nut cover removal tool 7 Locking wheel nut removal tool NOTE The fitment of a space saver or full size spare wheel and associated tools is available as an option at the time of manu...

Page 148: ...loadspace floor To access remove the rear floor panel and cross bar as shown NOTE ITR is standard equipment for most vans and is designed to provide a temporary repair solution for most tyre tread pu...

Page 149: ...ation of canister vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness Keep the tyre sealant canister out of the reach of children Store the canister in its correct location beneath the loadspace floor temperat...

Page 150: ...rom the breakdown services 9 Drive immediately to a service station and inflate the tyre to the correct pressure see TYRE PRESSURES page 177 If the required pressure cannot be reached then the tyre is...

Page 151: ...place chocks at the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite the one to be removed NEVER jack the car with passengers inside or with a caravan or trailer connected Removing the wheel trim stee...

Page 152: ...s Positioning the jack NEVER work beneath the car with the jack as the only means of support The jack is designed for wheel changing only Position the jack on firm level ground under the jacking point...

Page 153: ...eel road wheels only ensuring that the valve stem is located between the valve stem guides plastic lugs arrowed in wheel trim removal illustration Use firm pressure with the flat of the hand to press...

Page 154: ...lacement is required DO NOT keep the Security Information card in the car Removing the locking wheel nut 1 Push the plastic extractor tube firmly onto the locking wheel nut cover see left inset By pul...

Page 155: ...lower rating Fuse boxes There are two fuse boxes the main interior fuse box located behind a cover beneath the steering wheel and the other in the engine compartment The location and value of each fus...

Page 156: ...or replacing fuse 27 which protects the airbag SRS Suspected failure of the airbag SRS should be investigated by an MG Rover dealer Checking or renewing a fuse 1 Turn off the starter switch and all el...

Page 157: ...n Scandinavia 12 10A Headlight LH main beam 13 10A Side tail lights LH Headlight levelling LH Glovebox light Clock Interior lights 14 10A Headlight RH dipped beam 15 10A Side tail lights RH Headlight...

Page 158: ...ction tool suitable for removing both mini and larger size fuses ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSES The fuse box is located on the left hand side of the engine compartment Press the catch arrowed in illustratio...

Page 159: ...tic transmission selector Speedometer 2 20A Engine management system Fuel pump 3 10A Engine management system Glow plug relay 4 10A Air conditioning relay Cooling fan relay 5 25A Anti theft alarm Cent...

Page 160: ...lights This type of bulb may shatter in use if the glass has been scratched or contaminated with oil or perspiration Take care NOT to touch the glass with your fingers always use a cloth to handle th...

Page 161: ...locate the bulb whereas the mounting flange of the outboard bulb has a square tab which must be aligned vertically in the bulb holder The bulbs are not interchangeable and care must be taken to ensure...

Page 162: ...screws 2 holding the fog light unit to the bumper and extract the light unit 3 Twist the bulb holder 4 anti clockwise one eighth of a turn to release it from the light unit Pull the bulb to remove Dur...

Page 163: ...withdrawn from the bumper Twist the bulb holder a quarter turn anti clockwise to release it from the light unit Push and twist the bulb one eighth of a turn to release When replacing the light unit i...

Page 164: ...f the car Insert a flat bladed screwdriver into the slot on the first fastener see upper inset and lever the central portion out of its collar so that it can be pulled out approximately 11 mm Use a cr...

Page 165: ...ng the release catch arrowed in inset and then pulling the connector from the light unit Raise the lever set into the rear face of the light unit This will release the light unit which can then be wit...

Page 166: ...car To access the rear light units remove the moulded trim panel as follows Using a cross head screwdriver remove the two screws arrowed in main illustration Remove the third fixing shown in inset by...

Page 167: ...ng the release catch arrowed in inset and then pulling the connector from the light unit Raise the lever set into the rear face of the light unit This will release the light unit which can then be wit...

Page 168: ...then pull to remove the bulb from the contact clips Take care to avoid any contact with a hot exhaust system when carrying out any maintenance at the rear of the car INTERIOR LIGHT Replacement bulb 1...

Page 169: ...GGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT Replacement bulb 10 watt Push the lens firmly to the left and from the rear of the unit push the light unit to release it from the luggage compartment trim panel Push and twist...

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Page 171: ...6 Technical Data 172 Technical Data 186 Fuel Consumption 188 Declaration of Conformity...

Page 172: ...o 9 4 1 Ignition system MEMS3 breakerless electronic Spark plugs GSP 66527 Spark plug gap 1 00 mm 0 05 mm Unleaded fuels of 95 98 RON can be used Fuel UNLEADED 95 RON to EN 228 specification is recomm...

Page 173: ...stem MEMS3 breakerless electronic Spark plugs GSP 66527 Spark plug gap 1 00 mm 0 05 mm Unleaded fuels of 95 98 RON can be used Fuel UNLEADED 95 RON to EN 228 specification is recommended Capacity 1796...

Page 174: ...cal Data 2 0 litre diesel Fuel Diesel to EN 590 specification Capacity 1994 cm3 Firing order 1 3 4 2 Idle speed 805 50 rev min Bore 84 5 mm Stroke 88 9 mm Number of cylinders 4 in line Compression rat...

Page 175: ...es Cooling system refill Petrol engines 4 8 litres Diesel engines 6 3 litres Washer reservoir 6 5 litre Battery type 1 1 H4 sealed for life 1 4 H4 sealed for life 1 6 manual gearbox H4 sealed for life...

Page 176: ...eed limited to 80 km h Only one space saver spare wheel should be used at any one time Wheel size Tyre 5 5J x 14 steel alloy 175 65 R14 82T 185 65 R14 86T 185 65 R14 86H 6 0J x 15 alloy 185 55 R15 82H...

Page 177: ...R17 Normal driving conditions 1 1 models F 2 1 2 1 R 2 1 2 1 1 4 models F 2 1 2 1 2 1 1 9 1 9 R 2 1 2 1 2 1 1 8 1 9 1 6 models Manual transmission F 1 9 2 1 2 1 R 1 9 2 1 2 1 1 6 models Automatic tran...

Page 178: ...2 1 2 2 1 4 models F 2 1 2 2 2 1 1 9 1 9 R 2 1 2 2 2 1 1 8 1 9 1 6 models Manual transmission F 1 9 2 2 2 1 R 1 9 2 2 2 1 1 6 models Automatic transmission F 1 9 2 2 R 1 9 2 2 1 8 models Manual transm...

Page 179: ...s F 2 3 2 4 2 4 1 9 1 9 R 2 3 2 4 2 2 1 8 1 9 1 6 models Manual transmission F 2 1 2 4 2 4 R 2 1 2 4 2 2 1 6 models Automatic transmission F 2 0 2 4 R 2 0 2 4 1 8 models Manual transmission F 1 9 1 9...

Page 180: ...1 1 9 1 9 R 2 3 2 5 2 3 1 9 2 1 1 6 models Manual transmission F 1 9 2 2 2 1 R 2 2 2 5 2 3 1 6 models Automatic transmission F 1 9 2 2 R 2 2 2 5 1 8 models Manual transmission F 1 9 1 9 R 1 9 2 1 1 8...

Page 181: ...s B 1688 mm 1688 mm Overall height sunroof closed C 1419 mm 1400 mm Wheelbase D 2500 mm 2500 mm Front overhang E 805 mm 819 mm Rear overhang F 685 mm 692 mm Ground clearance at unladen weight G 135 mm...

Page 182: ...m 55 1 in Maximum length D 1315 mm 98 4 in 1315 mm 98 4 in Maximum width E 1455 mm 31 7 in 1455 mm 32 2 in Minimum width between wheelarches F 905 mm 27 in 905 mm 27 2 in Volume base model with sunroo...

Page 183: ...transmission kg 1045 1135 1060 1160 lb 2300 2500 2335 2555 Max laden vehicle weight Manual transmission kg 1500 1500 1500 1520 1550 1600 lb 3305 3305 3305 3350 3415 3525 Max laden vehicle weight Auto...

Page 184: ...70 2355 2490 2480 2710 Max laden vehicle weight kg 1520 1600 1520 1550 1600 lb 3350 3525 3350 3415 3525 Max front axle load kg 830 915 830 830 915 lb 1825 2015 1825 1825 2015 Max rear axle load kg 750...

Page 185: ...deducted from the maximum towing weight 1 1 1 4 1 6 1 8 1 8 160 2 0 Diesel Max trailer weight unbraked kg 500 500 500 500 500 500 Max trailer weight braked kg 700 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 Max nose we...

Page 186: ...A URBAN COMBINED CO2 kW mpg l 100km mpg l 100km mpg l 100km g km 25 models 1 1 manual 55 31 3 9 0 50 8 5 6 41 3 6 8 164 1 4 LP manual 62 31 1 9 1 51 1 5 5 41 3 6 8 164 1 4 manual 76 31 1 9 1 51 1 5 5...

Page 187: ...rban test cycle is carried out immediately after the urban test Approximately half of the test comprises steady speed driving while the remainder consists of a series of accelerations decelerations an...

Page 188: ...188 Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity HB0170...

Page 189: ...128 Battery safety 127 Blower heater 37 Body number 138 Bonnet opening 119 Booster cables 142 Boot opening 12 Boot light bulb 169 Brake fluid 125 Brake lights 164 166 Brake pad wear indicator 83 Brak...

Page 190: ...6 Door mirror folding 31 Door mirrors 30 Drinks holder 44 E Electronic brake force distribution 84 Emission control 116 Empty fuel tank 75 Engine compartment fuses 158 Engine immobilisation 13 Engine...

Page 191: ...Headlight washers 130 Headlights 77 Heated rear screen 37 Heater fan 37 Heating 36 I Identification numbers 138 Ignition 61 In car telephones 46 Indicators 77 Inertia switch 76 Instrument panel 56 In...

Page 192: ...nes 46 Poisonous fluids 118 Polishing the paintwork 136 Pollen filter 37 Power steering fluid 126 Pre tensioners 22 Puncture repair system 149 Punctured tyres 133 R Radio controls CD32 91 Radio data s...

Page 193: ...e point entry 11 Snow chains 134 Spare fuses 158 Spare wheel access Van models 148 Speedometer 56 Starter switch 61 Starting diesel models 63 Starting petrol models 62 Steering column adjustment 29 St...

Page 194: ...IN plate 139 Volumetric protection 11 W Warning lights 58 Washer jets 130 Washer reservoir top up 130 Washing the car 135 Weights 183 184 Wheel changing 151 Wheels 176 Windows 32 Windows cleaning 136...

Page 195: ...END OF OWNER S HANDBOOK...

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