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Summary of Contents for PLUS SIX

Page 1: ...MORGAN PLUS SIX OWNER S HANDBOOK ...

Page 2: ...REIMAGINED POWERFUL REFINED ...

Page 3: ...Fahrerschulung erforderlich um dieses Fahrzeug zu fahren ATTENTION Il est recommandé de ne pas transporter les enfants dans le véhicule Une formation de conducteur avancée peut être nécessaire pour conduire ce véhicule AVVERTIMENTO Si raccomanda che i bambini non vengano trasportati nel veicolo Per guidare questo veicolo potrebbe essere necessario un addestramento avanzato del conducente ADVERTENC...

Page 4: ...river Information Panel 16 Control Stalks 21 Lights Indicators and Wipers 22 Transmission Modes 24 Gear Modes 26 Under Dashboard Functions 28 Foot Operated Controls 29 Hand Operated Controls 30 Heating Ventilation and AC 31 Starting Procedure 31 Hood Operation 32 Fuel Filling 37 Bonnets 38 Tyres 39 Fuse box 43 Battery 44 Maintenance 46 Cleaning 51 Warranty 53 Service History 58 ...

Page 5: ...njoyment of driving this vehicle it is recommended that the owner undergoes advanced driver training Contained within the handbook are important safety warnings and instructions These warnings are to prevent any risk of injury being caused to you or others This book is intended to give an understanding of the operating procedures and general servicing instructions as well as technical information ...

Page 6: ...l when requesting or ordering replacement parts The VIN Vehicle Identification Number plate is positioned under the left bonnet on the inner panel ahead of the A Post The Chassis Number is stamped into the chassis behind the right hand seat under the carpet VIN Chassis Number Registration Body Colour Trim Colour Hood Colour Supplying Dealer Information ...

Page 7: ... Champion R5 R6 Gap 0 75mm Cooling System Type Engine driven water pump electronically controlled water management module radiator twin electric cooling fans Normal operating temperature 85 115 C Capacities Fuel Tank approx 46 litres 12 2 US Gall Windscreen washer bottle 2 5 litres 0 7 US Gall Engine oil with new filter 6 25 litres 1 65 US Gall Rear Differential 1 7 litres 0 5 US Gall Oil and Flui...

Page 8: ...nental Sport Contact 6 225 35 R19 88Y Tyres Rear Option 2 Continental Sport Contact 6 245 35 R19 93Y Tyre Pressures 28psi 193 kPa Wheels Torque Setting 19 or 18 Aluminium cast 80lb ft 110Nm Chassis Wheelbase fully loaded 2520mm 99 21 in Track Front 1492mm 58 74 in Track Rear 1492mm 58 74 in Ground Clearance 135mm 5 3 in Turning circle 4 29m 14 ft Overall Length 3910mm 153 94in Width 1745mm 68 7 in...

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Page 10: ...HE OWNER As the owner of this vehicle you are responsible for the safe and proper operation of this vehicle This is a high performance vehicle and safe use is dependant upon the practice of safe driving technique as well as the expertise of the driver It is highly recommended that every owner should Obtain instructions from a competent source on all aspects of the operation of this high performanc...

Page 11: ...tions in any way ECU warnings show on the LCD screen Morgan recommends that the fault is diagnosed and repaired by a Morgan engineer before using the vehicle Failure to react appropriately to any engine management faults may result in permanent damage to the engine Continuing to drive the car with an engine misfire could cause the catalytic converter to overheat with possible heat damage to other ...

Page 12: ...ARNING While the car is fitted with an immobiliser there is no alarm system supplied on the Morgan Plus Six Do not leave the car unattended with the keys nearby Remote Central Locking RCL The Morgan Plus Six is supplied with 2 RCL fobs To lock the doors press the lower button on the fob marked with a lock icon for approximately 1 second To unlock the doors press the top button on the fob marked wi...

Page 13: ...ured and correctly engaged this will be apparent by a click sound when fastening the buckle tongue into the buckle lock Ensure that the belt sits across the front of the pelvis and across the chest and shoulder To release the belt push the red button on the buckle The belt will automatically retract WARNING Driver and passenger seat belts should always be worn properly Wearing a seatbelt incorrect...

Page 14: ...otection for which they have been designed A slack seatbelt will greatly reduce the protection afforded to the wearer WARNING Seatbelts should not be worn with the straps twisted CAUTION When cleaning the seatbelt assembly care should be taken to avoid contamination or damage to the system CAUTION Do not use any substance that may contaminate or damage the webbing material Never use bleach or dye ...

Page 15: ...4 6 7 9 11 12 5 8 10 13 2 3 INSTRUMENTS AND SWITCHES Central Dashboard RHD 1 Speedometer 2 Analogue Clock 3 Tachometer 4 Odometer Trip meter 5 Trip Reset Button 6 Heater Fan Control 7 Footwell Vent 8 Air Conditioning 9 Ignition Engine Start 10 Hazard Warning 11 Heated Windscreen 12 Temperature Control 13 Rev Limit Warning Light ...

Page 16: ... KmH 20 290 0 Km 12 13 1 Tachometer 2 Analogue Clock 3 Speedometer 4 Rev Limit Warning Light 5 Heater Fan Control 6 Footwell Vent 7 Air Conditioning 8 Ignition Engine Start 9 Hazard Warning INSTRUMENTS AND SWITCHES Central Dashboard LHD 10 Heated Windscreen 11 Temperature Control 12 Trip Reset Button 13 Odometer Trip Meter ...

Page 17: ... to zero by pressing and holding the button PUSH BUTTON SWITCHES Heater Fan Control 6 RHD 5 LHD Rotate the Heater Fan Control knob clockwise to increase fan speed Rotate anti clockwise to reduce fan speed A Heater Fan Control icon appears in the Driver Information Panel Footwell Vent 7 RHD 6 LHD When pushed on the switch will display in white Air is directed into the footwell Air Conditioning 8 RH...

Page 18: ...ve towards the left hand side of the gauge representing the amount of fuel remaining in the tank A warning light at the bottom of the gauge will come on when the fuel reaches approximately 8 litres 2 US Gallons WARNING Do not allow your vehicle to run completely out of fuel This may cause damage to engine emissions and fuel system components Engine Coolant Temperature The engine coolant temperatur...

Page 19: ...reen 3 Coolant Temperature 4 ABS Warning Lamp 5 Oil Level Oil Pressure Warning 6 Check Seat Belt 7 Heated Screen 8 Selected Drive Mode or Gear 9 Right Indicator 10 Battery Charge Warning 11 High Beam 12 Check Engine 13 Fog Lamp 14 Side Lights or Auto Lights 15 Brake Warning 16 Left Indicator ...

Page 20: ...el Check Required 0 4 Oil Level Below Min Oil Level 3 4 Washer Low Oil Level at Max Allowed 5 4 Secure Vehicle Against Rolling Powertrain Breakdown Stop At Once Gearbox Overheated Stop Carefully Engine Overheated Stop Carefully Overseer Off Overseer Fault Gearshift Not Possible Door Open On Fan Heater Exterior Temperature 3 50 C Ice Warning Oil Level Over Full 5 4 DRIVER INFORMATION PANEL ICON EXP...

Page 21: ...ctivate the scrolling menus on the Driver Information Panel ignition must be on To toggle through the menus press the button on the end of the right stalk Auto Lights PRESS and HOLD the left stalk button to toggle Auto Lights ON or OFF Note in low level light conditions the side lights icon will also be displayed when Auto Lights are engaged MPH or KPH When on the speedometer display HOLD the righ...

Page 22: ...hile driving the vehicle Engine Oil Level PRESS the right stalk button to cycle through to the Engine Oil Level The reading displayed defaults to the last measurement Oil Level Measurement With the Oil Level Menu selected HOLD the right stalk button to summon a new measurement An hour glass icon appears while a measurement is active 0 2 1 0 Int 3 4 3 4 0 2 1 0 Int No Measurement Available If the a...

Page 23: ...menus while driving the vehicle Outside Temperature PRESS the right stalk button to cycle through the menu to display the outside temperature measurement Amber Warning Symbols Amber Warning messages may be present while cycling through the Driver Information menu To clear each message PRESS and HOLD the right stalk button 0 2 1 0 Int 10 9 0 C 10 9 0 C 0 2 1 0 Int ...

Page 24: ...OWN to indicate LEFT PUSH UP to indicate RIGHT Wiper Stalk PUSH UP for Windscreen Wipers Intermittent Speed 1 Speed 2 Driver Info Panel Button PRESS to toggle Driver Information display Outer Ring ROTATE to select Side Lights Headlights Inner Ring ROTATE to select Fog Lights ON OFF Horn Push centre ...

Page 25: ...ll emit a sound to alert the driver that the lights have been left on To select fog lamps rotate the inner stalk ring upwards Headlamps must be on for the fog lamps to turn on Windscreen Wipers Washers The right hand stalk behind the steering wheel operates the wiper and washer system To operate the wipers move the control upward Position 1 Wipers Off Position 2 Intermittent Wipe Position 3 First ...

Page 26: ...tion 0 Press the indicator stalk button to toggle the icon on and off in the Driver Information Panel behind the steering wheel Rear Fog Lamp Twisting the inner collar of the indicator stalk upwards turns on the rear fog lamp When turned on a symbol will display on the Driver Information Panel The rear fog lamp will only operate when the vehicle lights are switched on NOTICE Do not use rear fog la...

Page 27: ...cted automatically R REVERSE Engage this position only when the vehicle is stationary N NEUTRAL IDLING In selector lever position N neither Park Reverse or Drive modes are selected allowing the vehicle to roll P PARK Engage this position only when the vehicle is stationary The drive gears are locked Selector lever position P is automatically engaged in the following situations After stopping the e...

Page 28: ...selector lever position R and inadvertently shifting from selector position P To release the selector lever lock and engage a different lever position press the button on the side Selector lever Engaging Selector Lever Positions D N and R Comfort With the driver s seat belt fastened press the selector lever lock while moving the selector lever in the desired direction possibly overcoming a resista...

Page 29: ... Shift Paddles In Sport Mode pushing the selector gear lever forward or backward will activate manual gear shift up or down The gear change is now manually controlled by the driver pushing the gear lever forward will change down the gears and pulling the gear lever back will change up the gears When in Sport Mode the gear selected appears briefly on the Driver Information panel Selecting gears in ...

Page 30: ...ode press the S button on the tunnel next to the Selector Lever Continue to use manual gear selection as in Sport Mode To disengage Sport Mode move the Selector Lever Right to return to Comfort Mode General The Drive and Shift programmes will avoid gear shifts that may cause mechanical harm For example a manual down shift would not be allowed if the engine speed is deemed too high The gear selecte...

Page 31: ...30 140 150 160 170 0 MPH 10 0 Mph VDO 180 x100 RPM 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 R N D M S P 0 2 1 0 Int 1 2 V 1 2 V 3 1 4 4 6 7 8 9 5 5 UNDER DASHBOARD FUNCTIONS With the ignition on or engine running pressing the overseer button for 3 seconds will disable the rear wheel lockup detection When the overseer is disabled the amber overseer icon OS will display in the Driver Information Panel The overseer au...

Page 32: ...ower phones or other equipment The socket is active in accessory and ignition key positions DRIVING CONTROLS FOOT CONTROLS The foot controls are set out in the standard format with the accelerator on the right and brake on the left hand side WARNING When driving suitable footwear should be worn Wearing incorrect or no footwear may inhibit your ability to operate the foot operated controls resultin...

Page 33: ... in the Morgan Plus Six can be adjusted up or down and forwards or backwards To move the steering wheel into the desired position push the lever at the left side of the steering column downward The steering Location of the Steering Column Adjustment Locking Lever column is now free to be moved into the desired position Once set in the desired position pull the lever firmly back up into the locking...

Page 34: ...ntrol the direction of the air and can be shut off to prevent air ventilation coming into the cabin from the heater unit To activate air ventilation into the footwells press the Footwell Vent Switch on the dashboard STARTING PROCEDURE Before attempting to start the car make certain that the handbrake is fully applied Do not operate the accelerator pedal when starting the engine Turn the key and en...

Page 35: ... window panel which should be completely free from trapped dirt and debris before folding to prevent scratches occurring WARNING Avoid folding or unfolding the rear window in very cold conditions This may cause the rear window panel to split WARNING The hood mechanism has several moving parts that can cause injury Avoid trapping hands fingers or loose clothing in the mechanism while putting up or ...

Page 36: ... pull to release the side of the hood from the vehicle Begin lifting the hood from the front rail Carefully make a neat fold through the rear window panel FOLD 1 Continue to tilt the hood backwards while making a second fold between the window and roof section Lower the roof fully onto itself making a third fold Make sure all folds are tidy FOLD 2 WARNING Ensure the high level brake light is not c...

Page 37: ...le behind the seats HOOD COVER FITTING PROCEDURE To avoid potential damage to the vehicle it is recommended that two people perform the following procedure Snap closed all press studs including those behind the seats Push down on the back rail to lock into place Remove in reverse order WARNING Avoid scratching paintwork with the press studs WARNING The hood mechanism has several moving parts that ...

Page 38: ...t rail on top of the windscreen HOOD UP PROCEDURE To avoid potential damage to the vehicle it is recommended that two people perform the following procedure Push down on the corners of the front rail to ensure correct alignment with the windscreen Inside Open out the front hood clamps to engage the hook into the windscreen pillars Engage the hook into the pillar and clamp down with the lever Ensur...

Page 39: ...Outside Secure the lower sides of the hood by pushing in the press studs either side of the vehicle Push down on the rear hood rail over the clamping points to secure from the rear and provide the required tension through the hood HOOD UP PROCEDURE CONT ...

Page 40: ...r cap is located on the rear of the vehicle Pull up the hinged tab then rotate it anticlockwise by a quarter turn Pull out the cap A security strap prevents the cap from falling WARNING Care must be taken not to damage the paint work of the Plus Six Lay the filler cap down carefully against the outer filler ring WARNING Do not attempt to over fill the tank after the auto shut off has stopped the p...

Page 41: ...en lift the bonnet upwards To close the bonnet push down and inwards on the bonnet latches NOTICE Always take care when opening bonnets in windy weather conditions The wind may cause bonnets to fall down causing serious injury to yourself or others NOTICE Only open one bonnet at a time opening both bonnets at the same time may cause damage to the bonnets PUTTING UP THE BONNET STAY The bonnet stay ...

Page 42: ...Service Agent WARNING Take care when parking to avoid tyre contact with kerbs WARNING Contact with the kerb can cause internal damage to the tyre that may not be visibly apparent Damage may also be caused if the tyre strikes potholes rocks or other highway debris WARNING If the wheels or tyres have been damaged have them replaced WARNING Tyres must be replaced when the legal tread depth limits are...

Page 43: ...y have poor traction performance WARNING The traction grade assigned to this tyre is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics Temperature The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tyre s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under cont...

Page 44: ... the tyre will be marked the tyre size for example 255 35R19 96Y 255 is the nominal width of the tyre in mm 35 is the height of the cross section of the tyre expressed as a percentage of the width R is the tyre construction in this case radial 19 is the rim diameter in inches 96 is the tyre load index and Y is the tyre speed rating DOT AT32 AF4 4618 DOT AT32 AF4 4618 TREADWEAR 230 TRACTION AA TEMP...

Page 45: ... to raise the vehicle sufficiently to clear a trapped obstacle from underneath See LIFTING THE VEHICLE Flat Tyre Emergency Tyre Repair In the event of sustaining a flat tyre contact your nearest Morgan dealer or a vehicle recovery company If your vehicle carries a puncture repair kit follow the instructions with the kit MAIN FUSE BOX Replacing Fuses The main fusebox is located behind the passenger...

Page 46: ...e vomiting or ingest any fluids seek immediate medical attention WARNING Batteries produce explosive gases keep isolated from potential ignition sources WARNING Ensure battery terminals are always isolated WARNING Observe all warnings as shown on the battery WARNING Always disconnect the battery when working on a vehicle WARNING Never short circuit a battery short circuiting a battery may result i...

Page 47: ...ctly may result in damage to a vehicle s electrical system TOWING The Morgan Plus Six must not be towed behind another vehicle If for any reason the car needs to be transported using means other than the vehicles engine it should be done using an appropriate car transporter If this is not an option then the car should be towed with the drive wheels rear off the ground WARNING Towing the Morgan Plu...

Page 48: ... a garage post lift position the front support arms further forward under the chassis leg amber arrows Red arrows Reinforced jacking points on the chassis Amber arrows Position for post lift support arms MAINTENANCE CHECKS In this section will be found information necessary to maintain the car in good mechanical condition in a temperate climate Details of the intervals of service may be found in t...

Page 49: ...filler cap by turning anticlockwise Add engine oil Ensure not to overfill with too much engine oil Clean up any oil spillage on the cover plate Suitable Engine Oil Grade Engine oils with the following oil specification can be used to top up if required ACEA C2 C3 Fully Synthetic engine oil of the highest possible quality Viscocity Class SAE 0W 30 Oil Change WARNING Engine oil not replaced in time ...

Page 50: ...stem fitted to this car detects the level of air drawn into the engine and uses this information to control the fuel level It is most important that the airflow is not restricted The air cleaner should be changed every 10 000 miles or more frequently in dusty conditions or regular town use A Morgan Service Dealer should change the air filter element as it is only accessible from underneath the veh...

Page 51: ...ate without warning even with the ignition switched off Windscreen Washer The Windscreen washer bottle filler is located under the left hand bonnet Pull off the filler cap top up with windscreen cleaner then refit the filler cap In cold weather it is recommended to use an antifreeze and windscreen cleaner to prevent freezing and aid cleaning NOTICE Do not use engine coolant antifreeze only special...

Page 52: ...ber sealing ring is in good condition and that the ventilation hole is unblocked If significant topping up is required check the master cylinder slave cylinders and pipes for leakage any leakage must be rectified immediately The brake fluid in the system must be drained and replaced every 2 years The brakes will be inspected regularly during a normal service Cleanliness is essential when dealing w...

Page 53: ...y clean a good quality wax polish should be used to finish off You should avoid silicone based products and polymer sealers as these can prevent the paint from breathing Use a traditional wax polish which may require a little more effort but the result is worth it After the initial polishing of the car it is most important to keep the paintwork and chrome work clean and well waxed NOTICE Be sure n...

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Page 55: ...in 1 month or 1 000 miles and that the materials used meet Morgan specifications Failure to perform scheduled maintenance as specified in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide will invalidate warranty coverage on parts affected by the lack of maintenance Make sure that confirmation of maintenance work is kept WHO PAYS FOR WARRANTY REPAIRS The owner will not be charged for qualifying warranty repairs dur...

Page 56: ...ts installed after the vehicle leaves Morgan s control For example but not limited to cellular phones alarm systems Tampering with the vehicle tampering with the emissions systems or with other parts that affect these systems Disconnecting or altering the odometer or allowing the odometer to be inoperative for an extended period of time with the result that the actual mileage cannot be determined ...

Page 57: ...or workmanship Morgan will replace the tyre sound system component or battery SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE GUIDE General Maintenance Information This guide describes the scheduled maintenance required for your vehicle Carefully following this schedule helps protect against major repair expenses resulting from neglect or inadequate maintenance It is your responsibility to see that all scheduled maintenanc...

Page 58: ... should perform certain basic maintenance checks and inspections at the intervals indicated The owner maintenance service checks are generally not covered by warranties so the owner may be charged for labour parts or lubricants used Check At Least Every Month Check function of all interior and exterior lights Check tyres for wear and proper air pressure Check engine oil fluid level Check windscree...

Page 59: ...56 NOTES AMENDMENTS ...

Page 60: ...MORGAN PLUS SIX 3 MONTHS COURTESY CHECK 3 months after delivery Checked by Name Address Date Mileage Signature Dealer Stamp ...

Page 61: ...ORGAN PLUS SIX 1ST SERVICE 10 000 miles 16 000km or 12 months after delivery whichever comes first Serviced by Name Address Date Mileage Signature Dealer Stamp RENEW OIL OIL FILTER AIR FILTER SPARK PLUG ...

Page 62: ...ORGAN PLUS SIX 2ND SERVICE 20 000 miles 32 000km or 24 months after delivery whichever comes first Serviced by Name Address Date Mileage Signature Dealer Stamp RENEW OIL OIL FILTER AIR FILTER SPARK PLUG ...

Page 63: ...ORGAN PLUS SIX 3RD SERVICE 30 000 miles 48 000km or 36 months after delivery whichever comes first Serviced by Name Address Date Mileage Signature Dealer Stamp RENEW OIL OIL FILTER AIR FILTER SPARK PLUG ...

Page 64: ...ORGAN PLUS SIX 4TH SERVICE 40 000 miles 64 000km or 48 months after delivery whichever comes first Serviced by Name Address Date Mileage Signature Dealer Stamp RENEW OIL OIL FILTER AIR FILTER SPARK PLUG ...

Page 65: ...ORGAN PLUS SIX 5TH SERVICE 50 000 miles 80 000km or 60 months after delivery whichever comes first Serviced by Name Address Date Mileage Signature Dealer Stamp RENEW OIL OIL FILTER AIR FILTER SPARK PLUG ...

Page 66: ...ORGAN PLUS SIX 6TH SERVICE 60 000 miles 96 000km or 72 months after delivery whichever comes first Serviced by Name Address Date Mileage Signature Dealer Stamp RENEW OIL OIL FILTER AIR FILTER SPARK PLUG ...

Page 67: ...ORGAN PLUS SIX 7TH SERVICE 70 000 miles 112 000km or 84 months after delivery whichever comes first Serviced by Name Address Date Mileage Signature Dealer Stamp RENEW OIL OIL FILTER AIR FILTER SPARK PLUG ...

Page 68: ...ORGAN PLUS SIX 8TH SERVICE 80 000 miles 128 000km or 96 months after delivery whichever comes first Serviced by Name Address Date Mileage Signature Dealer Stamp RENEW OIL OIL FILTER AIR FILTER SPARK PLUG ...

Page 69: ...RGAN PLUS SIX 9TH SERVICE 90 000 miles 145 000km or 108 months after delivery whichever comes first Serviced by Name Address Date Mileage Signature Dealer Stamp RENEW OIL OIL FILTER AIR FILTER SPARK PLUG ...

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Page 71: ...Engine Coolant Temperature 15 Engine Information 4 Engine Oil 46 Engine Start 14 Engine System Safety Warnings 8 Fan Speed 31 Flat Tyre 42 Fog Lamp Rear 15 23 Fog Lights 21 Foot Brake 29 Foot Controls 29 Footwell Lights 29 Fuel Consumption 5 Fuel Consumption Gauge 18 Fuel Filling 37 Fuel Level Gauge 15 Fuel System Information 4 Fuse Box 42 Gearbox 47 Gear Ratios 4 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 42 GV...

Page 72: ...ing Column Adjustment 30 Steering Lock 23 Suspension 5 Switches 12 13 14 Tachometer 14 Technical Information 4 Temperature Control 15 31 Temperature Outside 20 Towing 44 Transmission Information 4 Transmission Modes 24 Treadwear 40 Trim Colour 3 Trip Meter 14 Trip Reset Button 14 Tyre Care 39 Tyre Identification Number TIN 41 Tyre Placard Label 42 Tyre Quality Grading 40 Tyres 39 Tyres Information...

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