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Technical Data

Major Parameters of Engine

Parameter

Item, units

CSA7130MC

CSA7130AC

CSA7153MCF

CSA7153AC

Bore × Stroke, mm × mm

75×76

75×84.8

Capacity, L

1.343

1.498

Compression Ratio

10.5:1

Maximum Power, kw

Engine Speed to Develop Maximum
Power, rev/min

6000

Maximum Torque, Nm

118

135

Engine Speed to Develop Maximum
Torque, rev/min

5000

4500

Idle Speed, rev/min

750±50

Fuel Type, RON

93# and above

Combined Fuel Consumption, L/100 km

6.3

6.5

6.7

170

Summary of Contents for MG3 2011

Page 1: ...ation 3 Vehicle Identification 3 Position of Vehicle Identification 3 Vehicle Identification Label 4 1 Instruments and Controls 5 Instruments and Controls Overview 6 Instrument Pack 7 Tachometer 7 Spe...

Page 2: ...in Beam Lever 20 Hazard Warning Lights 21 Wiper and Washer 22 Front Windshield Wiper Operation 22 Front Windshield Washer 23 Rear Wiper Operation 23 Steering Column 25 Steering Column Adjustment 25 Ho...

Page 3: ...or Lamp 34 Cupholders 34 Cigar Lighter 35 Removable Ashtray 36 Glove Box 36 Instrument Panel Storage Box 37 Front Passenger Lower Cubby Box 37 Spectacle Box 38 2 Air Conditioning and Audio Systems 39...

Page 4: ...ic Operation 50 Radio Function 52 USB 54 AUX 55 Antenna 55 CD Player 56 Use Instructions 56 CD Player Control Panel 58 Steering Wheel Control Button 59 Basic Operation 59 Radio Function 62 CD Playing...

Page 5: ...1 Seat Belt Pre tensioners 73 Airbag Supplementary Restraint System SRS 74 Airbags 74 Child Restraints 79 Child Restraints Not Provided with Vehicles 79 4 Starting and Driving 81 Key 82 Key 82 Immobil...

Page 6: ...onmental Driving 93 Catalytic Converter 94 Fuel System 96 Type of Fuel 96 Fuel Filler 96 Fuel Filling 97 Gasoline Cleaner 97 Fuel Cut off Switch 98 Automated Mechanical Transmission 99 Using the Autom...

Page 7: ...Foot Brake 110 Anti lock Brake System ABS 112 Parking Brake 113 Parking Aid 115 Parking Aid Ultrasonic Parking Ranging Warning Devices 115 Load Carrying 117 Folding the Rear Seats 117 Carrying Heavy...

Page 8: ...ools 125 Changing a Wheel 126 Emergency Starting 129 Booster Cables 129 Start Vehicles 129 Fuse Replacement 131 Fuses 131 Passenger Compartment Fuse Box 132 Fuses Specifications 133 Engine Compartment...

Page 9: ...ing the Bonnet 146 Closing the Bonnet 146 Bonnet 148 Engine 149 Engine Oil 149 Checking and Adding Oil 150 Oil Specifications 151 Cooling System 151 Check and Fill Coolant 151 Coolant Specifications 1...

Page 10: ...tenance 155 Replace Battery 156 Washer 157 Inspect and Fill Windshield Washer Fluid 157 Washer Nozzle 157 Washer Fluid Specification 157 Wiper 158 Wiper Blade 158 Replace Wiper Blade of Windshield 158...

Page 11: ...lishing the Paintwork 164 Wiper Blades 164 Windows and Mirrors 164 Cleaning the Interior 165 7 Technical Data 167 Technical Data Dimensions 168 Weights 169 Major Parameters of Engine 170 Recommended F...

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Page 13: ...oducts without notice after printing of the manual The illustrations in the manual are for reference only Special statement This Owner s Manual and Warranty and Maintenance Manual describe the warrant...

Page 14: ...age to the vehicle Important IMPORTANT This means that the instruction must be followed precisely or damage to the vehicle may result Note Note Helpful information Asterisk An asterisk appearing after...

Page 15: ...essary to quote these numbers too Position of Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number It is on the instrument panel through the lower left corner of the windscreen It is on the vehicle id...

Page 16: ...ype Engine displacement Engine rated power Vehicle Identification Number VIN Number of passengers Date of manufacture Gross vehicle weight Country of manufacture Company of manufacture Position of Veh...

Page 17: ...nd Controls Overview 7 Instrument Pack 8 Message Centre 13 Warning Lights and Indicators 18 Lights and Switches 22 Wiper and Washer 25 Steering Column 26 Horn 27 Rearview Mirror 29 Vanity Mirror 30 Wi...

Page 18: ...eam Lever Switch Front Fog Lights Rear Fog Lights Switch 3 Horn 4 Driver Airbag 5 Instrument Pack 6 Wiper Washer Lever Switch 7 Entertainment System 8 Heating and Air Conditioner Control Switch 9 Fron...

Page 19: ...in the tank is indicated by the number of segments illuminated there are eight segments in total figure 3 When the fuel volume is normal at most eight bar type segments are illuminated to white When...

Page 20: ...e bottom of the instrument pack and it provides the following information 1 Gear Position and Automatic Transmission Mode Display 2 Vehicle information display Gear Position and Automatic Transmission...

Page 21: ...ce Repeatedly press the button on the end of the steering lever switch showed by arrows for short periods less than 2 seconds and then the above information will be displayed in cycles By pressing and...

Page 22: ...o independent distance records and they can be reset independently A km E B km E Fuel Range to Empty It shows the remaining distance you can travel before the fuel gauge reads empty The distance will...

Page 23: ...rage Fuel Consumption Its unit is L 100 km and it calculates and shows the average fuel consumption since the last time the trip computer was reset S L 1 0 0 k m 0 Note The average fuel consumption sh...

Page 24: ...eed calculated after the engine starts 0 A km h Next Service It shows the service interval announcement symbol the distance remaining whichever is sooner before it should be carried out W km Note The...

Page 25: ...nted by directional arrows located at the top of the instrument display The warning lights flash synchronised with the exterior left or right direction indicator lights whenever they are operating If...

Page 26: ...the seat belts once the vehicle speed has exceeds 5 km h the warning light will flash accompanied by an audible warning The warning will continue until either the seat belt is fastened correctly or 9...

Page 27: ...em such as parking brake on or brake fluid loss or electronic brake force distribution failure The light illuminates when the parking brake is applied and extinguishes when it is fully released If the...

Page 28: ...missions related fault occurs while the vehicle is being driven the indicator will illuminate Seek qualified assistance Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light Red Blue The warning light is used to i...

Page 29: ...the ignition is switched on the engine cannot be started and the warning light will be illuminated If the remote key voltage is too low the warning light will flash accompanied by an audible warning...

Page 30: ...ight switch to position 1 to turn the side tail and instrument pack lights on and the side light indicator will illuminate If the side lights still illuminate when the driver s door is opened and the...

Page 31: ...og lights indicator in the instrument pack will also illuminate Rear Fog Lights When the ignition switch is in position 2 and the side lights and front fog lights are turned on turn the switch of the...

Page 32: ...riefly and release the indicators will flash three times and then cancel Headlight Main and Dipped Beam When the ignition switch is turned to position 2 and the main beam switch is turned on to positi...

Page 33: ...fully in approximately 1 minute figure 4 then release it and the headlight dipped beam will turn on for about 30 seconds Turn on the ignition switch or fully pull the lever switch again figure 4 to ca...

Page 34: ...or extremely hot conditions make sure the wiper blade is not frozen or stuck to the windshield glass before starting the wiper In winter snow frost or water at the wiper arm or the wiper s periphery...

Page 35: ...terval the wipers and washer will operate together Note The wipers continue operating for a further three wipes after the lever switch is released After about 1 second the wiper will operate one more...

Page 36: ...ay vary according to the vehicle speed Turn the rear wiper switch to the wiping and washing gear figure 2 position and hold on for a while then the rear wipers and washer will begin to work and the wi...

Page 37: ...adjust the angle and height of the steering column to suit your driving position 1 Fully release the locking lever 2 Hold the steering wheel in both hands and tilt the steering column up or down to m...

Page 38: ...and Controls Horn Press the steering wheel horn button area as shown by arrows and the horn will begin to work IMPORTANT When using the horn DO NOT powerfully press or beat the cover plate to prevent...

Page 39: ...2 press the left side L or right side R switches figure 1 to select the left side or right side outside rearview mirrors At the same time the backlight of the selected switch is illuminated Then accor...

Page 40: ...de Rearview Mirror Adjust the inside rearview mirror to obtain the best visual angle The manual anti dazzling features of inside rearview mirror may prevent the driver from being dazzled by the headli...

Page 41: ...to judge the position of the vehicle behind accurately Vanity Mirror The driver s vanity mirror should only be used when the car is stationary 1 2 Pivot the sun visor 1 downward to use the vanity mir...

Page 42: ...ldren are kept clear when raising or lowering a window When the ignition switch is in position 2 or within 30 seconds after the ignition switch is closed the electric window can be operated Rear Windo...

Page 43: ...t the motor from overheating the switch will not operate If this occurs please wait until the motor cools down Note If the battery is disconnected the one touch feature will be lost To restore these f...

Page 44: ...tter clean surfaces of the glass and weatherstrip with cleaning solvents such as alcohol Sunroof Operation When the vehicle is in running DO NOT allow any passenger to extend any part of his body to e...

Page 45: ...be released at any time to stop the motion One touch Operation When the sunroof is closed or half opened lightly press down the sunroof switch 2 and release it then the sunroof will completely open d...

Page 46: ...to close the interior lamp Automatic Operation When the door opens the interior lamp will be illuminated About 30 seconds after the door closes the interior lamp will automatically go out Cupholders N...

Page 47: ...press the lighter to heat up When it has reached the connect temperature it will partially eject and can then be withdrawn for use Note The voltage of the cigar lighter is 12 V and the power is 120 W...

Page 48: ...tray and always confirm that the matches or cigar ends have extinguished Avoid fires This vehicle is equipped with a removable ashtray Glove Box To open the glove box pull the handle on the box cover...

Page 49: ...igar lighters in the instrument panel storage box Push upward the handle of the instrument panel storage box and open the box Push downward the handle of the instrument panel storage box and close the...

Page 50: ...ox when the vehicle is stationary The spectacles box is located above the driver s door Pull the handle arrowed downwards to open The spectacles box will close automatically when the handle is release...

Page 51: ...Air Conditioning and Audio Systems 40 Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning 48 Radio 56 CD Player 2...

Page 52: ...Vents 5 Front Side Window Vents Heating ventilation and air conditioning systems are used to control the heating ventilation and cooling inside the vehicle Fresh air passes through the air inlet grill...

Page 53: ...justment Note Rotate the thumb wheel down to close the vent and up to open the vent Toggle the button at the center of the vent left and right to adjust the air flow direction Note To increase air vol...

Page 54: ...air volume will decrease When the air volume is 0 level the blower will be closed and the air volume will increase from 1 to 4 level gradually Note Adjust the air volume to level 0 to switch off air c...

Page 55: ...d vents and footwell vents Note Under this mode a little airflow is directed to the side vents To Windshield Airflow is directed to side vents and windshield vents When the ignition switch is on the r...

Page 56: ...air recirculation control door will stay at the present position Note Leaving the system in recirculation mode can cause the windscreen to mist If this happens switch off recirculation and turn the co...

Page 57: ...e middle position it gradually lengthens Only when the temperature is at the lowest or highest status the temperature regulation knob display screen shows complete blue or complete red status Air Cond...

Page 58: ...hield Airflow is directed to side vents and windshield vents The clockwise order for the mode selection is as follows Face part Face Feet Feet Feet Windshield Windshield After selecting the vent mode...

Page 59: ...hten the indicator icon on the screen and the recirculation door will be closed Then the air inside the vehicle will be isolated from the outside air and the system will enter air recirculation mode W...

Page 60: ...uneven road the phenomenon of jumping audio frequency may happen which is inevitable 5 Precise mechanical parts are used on this apparatus Therefore even malfunctions happen do not open the housing re...

Page 61: ...E N U M O D E 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 3 1 6 1 2 8 7 6 4 1 5 1 4 1 1 1 0 5 9 3 2 1 1 On Off Pause Mute 2 Volume Down 3 Volume Up 4 5 6 Number button 1 7 Number button 2 8 Number button 3 9 Number button 4 10 Num...

Page 62: ...button to change the source of the output The player will cycle through the following options radio USB if USB is connected and AUX if AUX is connected Note USB AUX can only be selected when a USB AUX...

Page 63: ...go on searching upward Under the USB mode shortly press A S to make track scanning Then it will play the first 10 seconds of each track and shift to the next track which will also be displayed for 10...

Page 64: ...passed the first track in the folder will be automatically played Note When 5 seconds after the last operation have passed the system will enter the time display protection mode At this time pressing...

Page 65: ...ore Press BAND to select the desired waveband Use search manual or pre set tuning modes to turn to the desired station Press any number button for more than 2 seconds The present radio frequency will...

Page 66: ...the playing time exceeds 3 seconds then this track will be played from its beginning and then press this button again to select to play the previous track if the playing time does not exceed 3 second...

Page 67: ...T ra c k R H T ra c k G N D T R S P lu g Note Please use 3 5 mm TRS plugs to connect AUX audio Antenna The antenna is located at the back side of the vehicle roof In order to prevent antenna from rup...

Page 68: ...yer s reading ability and finally shorten the life of the laser heads 6 DO NOT forget to take out the disc when it is no longer used DO NOT expose the disc to the sunlight directly or put it in extrem...

Page 69: ...ot guarantee that it supports all types of card readers 12 The USB interface of this player does not support USB concentrator connection 13 The USB interface of this player may not identify some USB b...

Page 70: ...O D E 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 5 1 8 1 4 1 3 9 8 7 6 4 1 7 1 6 1 2 1 1 5 1 0 3 2 1 1 On Off Pause Mute 2 Volume Down 3 Volume Up 4 5 6 CD Slot 7 Number Button 1 8 Number Button 2 9 Number Button 3 10 Number Butt...

Page 71: ...the ignition is switched off press the On Off button to operate the player for up to 30 minutes after 30 minutes the player will switch off To switch on again press the On Off button Mute Pause Press...

Page 72: ...will increase quickly to 30 Setting Sound Effect For each press of MENU the mode will be shifted among Clock BASS TREBLE BALANCE FADER EQ and LOUD OFF BASS Under the BASS mode press or to adjust the...

Page 73: ...cancelled When you have found a satisfied track you can press this button to stop scanning and return to the normal playing status to enjoy this track Time Setting Press MENU to enter the clock displa...

Page 74: ...tion mode At this time pressing MENU can display the present status of the player Radio Function Mode Selection Press SRC to select radio playing Band Selection Repeatedly press BAND to select FM1 FM2...

Page 75: ...ore Press BAND to select the desired waveband Use search manual or pre set tuning modes to turn to the desired station Press any number button for more than 2 seconds The present radio frequency will...

Page 76: ...current track and press again to start the previous track If elapsed time is less than 3 seconds press once to return to the previous track Fast Forward Rewind 1 Press and hold to fast rewind and sho...

Page 77: ...he playing time exceeds 3 seconds then this track will be played from its beginning and then press this button again to select to play the previous track if the playing time does not exceed 3 seconds...

Page 78: ...H T ra c k R H T ra c k G N D T R S P lu g Note Please use 3 5 mm TRS plugs to connect AUX audio Antenna The antenna is located at the back side of the vehicle roof In order to prevent antenna from ru...

Page 79: ...Seats and Restraints 68 Seats 71 Seat Belt 74 Airbag Supplementary Restraint System SRS 79 Child Restraints 3...

Page 80: ...ards Optimum benefit is obtained from the seat belt with the backrest angle set to approximately 25 from the upright vertical The driver and front passenger seats should be positioned as far rearward...

Page 81: ...s possible to the head restraint Head restraints are designed to prevent rearward movement of the head in the event of a collision or heavy braking thereby reducing the risk of head and neck injuries...

Page 82: ...1 and slide the seat into position Make sure the seat is locked in position before driving Height Adjustment Pull the lever 2 upwards with a pumping action to raise the seat as required Press down on...

Page 83: ...son only IMPORTANT DO make sure all passengers are securely strapped in at all times even for the shortest journeys ALWAYS adjust seat belts to eliminate any slack in the webbing To be fully effective...

Page 84: ...t is securely locked Releasing the Belt Press the red button on the seat belt buckle to release the belt Checking Seat Belts With the seat belt fastened give the webbing nearest the buckle a quick pul...

Page 85: ...ces the forward movement of the belt wearer in the event of a severe collision Note The seat belt pre tensioners will NOT be activated by minor impacts The seat belt pre tensioners are located inside...

Page 86: ...he glovebox Note The front airbags are not designed to operate as a result of rear collision minor frontal or side impacts or if the vehicle overturns nor will it operate as a result of heavy braking...

Page 87: ...seat belts The airbags together with the lap shoulder seat belts provide optimum protection for adults but not for children Children should be protected by child restraints Airbag Deployment To minimi...

Page 88: ...ote When an airbag inflates a fine powder is released This is not an indication of a malfunction however the powder may cause irritation to the skin and should be thoroughly flushed from the eyes and...

Page 89: ...ithin approximately six seconds after the ignition switch is in position 2 The warning light illuminates while the car is being driven Special Notice DO NOT fit or modify the airbag Any changes to the...

Page 90: ...make sure that the new owner knows that the vehicle is equipped with airbags and the date of airbag system replacement Uninflated airbags are potentially very dangerous and must be safely deployed in...

Page 91: ...rs and passing relevant regulations and certifications DO NOT use broken child seats When installing and using any child restraint system always follow the manufacturer s instructions Children are mor...

Page 92: ...ou must ensure child seats are correctly secured inside the vehicle In case of a collision or emergency brake the child seats which are not correctly fit or fastened could move and hit other occupants...

Page 93: ...tarting and Driving 82 Key 83 Immobilizer System 89 Starting and Driving 96 Fuel System 99 Automated Mechanical Transmission 108 Manual Transmission 110 Brake System 115 Parking Aid 117 Load Carrying...

Page 94: ...with your car are programmed to your security systems Any key without being programmed to your car cannot start the engine If a key is lost stolen or broken you should report it to your MG Authorised...

Page 95: ...engine will be remobilised automatically whenever a genuine remote key is inserted into the ignition switch If the remote key is not recognised by the engine immobilisation system when it is inserted...

Page 96: ...Mislock If pressing the lock button on the remote key or using the mechanical key to lock the door when the driver s door has not been fully closed the door will not lock and the vehicle horn will so...

Page 97: ...s fully closed but the other doors are not closed the indicator will be flashing Unlocking Using the Remote Key Pressing the unlock button once will unlock all doors and the direction lights flash onc...

Page 98: ...r At this time the open doors or tailgate will not be protected Once the open doors or tailgate are closed the immobilizer system will go into effect All doors will be unlocked by pressing internal lo...

Page 99: ...8 circle to enable and turn it counterclockwise by 1 8 circle to disable Operation of children protection lock in rear right door insert a small screwdriver into the children protection lock and turn...

Page 100: ...engine immobilizer system warning light flashes Battery Removal and Refitting 1 Spring Out the Key 2 Carefully pry the white cap at one side of the remote key by using a small screwdriver 3 Remove th...

Page 101: ...ter removing the key Position 1 ACC The engine is stopped and the key could not be removed Some electrical equipments and accessories can be operated such as wipers sun roof etc Position 2 ON All inst...

Page 102: ...the key again to unlock the steering wheel Starting the Engine Never start or leave the engine running in an unventilated building exhaust gases are poisonous and contain carbon monoxide which can cau...

Page 103: ...witch the engine will be disabled and an warning icon see Warning Lamp and Indicator in Chapter Instruments and Controls will appear in the message centre IMPORTANT Your car is controlled by electroni...

Page 104: ...altitude or in hot weather it is good practice to allow the engine to idle for a few minutes before switching off This will enable the engine cooling system to continue operating for a while in order...

Page 105: ...ds wastes fuel especially in stop start conditions where the is frequently required to set off from stationary Environmental protection Your car has been designed with the latest technology in order t...

Page 106: ...affic When it is obvious that the car will be stationary for several minutes or more and provided it is safe to do so stop the engine The impact on the environment of starting the engine again will be...

Page 107: ...e car is in motion with a gear selected When driving a car with manual transmission and at high gear you should shift down in time if the car speed decreases in order to keep the engine power Seek qua...

Page 108: ...the engine Do not smoke or use a naked flame Do not use a mobile phone Avoid spilling fuel Do not overfill the tank Fuel Filler Fuel Filler Flap The fuel filler flap is located on the rear right hand...

Page 109: ...re attempting to restart the engine Gasoline Cleaner The gasoline cleaner can improve the vehicle driving performance clean the gasoline nozzle intake valve combustion chamber and fuel channel system...

Page 110: ...inertia switch automatically isolates the fuel supply to the engine unlocks the doors and turns the interior lights on Inertia switch lies in the right side of bonnet and under the windshield which w...

Page 111: ...applied After starting the engine keep both brakes applied before and whilst moving the gear selector lever to the required drive position On a horizontal surface release the handbrake but keep the f...

Page 112: ...ill warn the user with an acoustic signal and the current gear prompts flash on the message centre if the gear selector lever position is inconsistent with the actual engaged gear of the transmission...

Page 113: ...nt lower gear M A Manual Automatic Mode Shift the gear of the transmission manually or automatically Moving the Gear Selector Lever to the Neutral Position When the Vehicle Is Running To ensure your d...

Page 114: ...ke pedal and just move the gear selector lever from N to G position and the transmission will automatically move to the position matching to the present vehicle speed and engine speed Automatic Mode U...

Page 115: ...ress the mode control switch and return to the automatic normal mode or move the gear selector lever from the G to M A position to enable the manual mode S Sport Mode Under the automatic normal mode p...

Page 116: ...the automatic mode and after the gear selector lever moves from G to immediately release it and the transmission will move to the adjacent higher gear After the gear selector lever moves from G to imm...

Page 117: ...with the engine speed lower than a certain value the transmission will automatically downshift to an adjacent gear to prevent the engine to stall when the vehicle speed accelerates the engine speed wi...

Page 118: ...rake to move the vehicle smoothly Vehicle Start Move the gear selector lever to the neutral position and turn the ignition switch to position 2 then the message centre will display the gear position a...

Page 119: ...the driver side door is open when the vehicle speed is close to 0 km h and count time for 2 5 minutes the transmission will automatically shift to neutral If none of the driver s operations exceeds 3...

Page 120: ...verse position make sure that the vehicle is stationary and wait for a moment then fully depress the clutch pedal to complete the gear position change DO NOT rest your hand on the gear lever while dri...

Page 121: ...Permissible Speed and Engine s Corresponding Speed 1 3L Maximum Permissible Speed km h Engine s Corresponding Speed rpm 1st gear 52 6400 2nd gear 97 6400 3rd gear 145 6400 4th gear 178 6100 Gear shift...

Page 122: ...the engine turned off When the engine is off and is towed with four wheels on the ground be careful During driving if the engine is off the vehicle should be stopped as soon as possible with traffic s...

Page 123: ...which is activated when the windscreen wipers are used Electronic Brake Force Distribution EBD Your car is equipped with Electronic Brake Force Distribution EBD which in order to maintain braking effi...

Page 124: ...bly bring the car to a halt without the wheels locking ABS will not be activated However should the braking force exceed the available adhesion between the tyres and the road surface causing the wheel...

Page 125: ...Brake DO NOT drive the vehicle when the parking brake has been pulled up or pull up the parking brake when the vehicle is in running This may cause the loss of control and the ABS does not work and i...

Page 126: ...owed in illustration and fully lower the lever When parking on a steep slope do not rely on the parking brake alone to hold the car Note Do not forcibly press the button to release the parking brake w...

Page 127: ...the sensors from close range Three ultrasonic sensors situated in the rear bumper scan an area behind the car searching for obstructions If an obstruction is detected the sensors calculate its distanc...

Page 128: ...per intermittent warning sounds will merge into a continuous warning tone Once the obstruction is within 30 cm from the bumper detection blind area the sound signals will probably stop the warning Not...

Page 129: ...old the seat backrest forward Rear Seat Backrests Latch Secure Indicators Ensure that the rear seat backrests are securely latched in the upright position when the seat is in use and when loads are ca...

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Page 131: ...Emergency Information 120 Hazard Warning Devices 121 Vehicle Recovery 125 Wheel Replacement 129 Emergency Starting 131 Fuse Replacement 137 Replace Lamp Bulb 5...

Page 132: ...r warn other road users when your car is causing an obstruction or is in a hazardous situation Remember to switch off before driving away Warning Triangle The warning triangle supplied with your car i...

Page 133: ...ol kit beneath the loadspace floor when not in use To fit the towing eye remove the small cover set into the bumper by pressing firmly on the bottom left corner then screw the towing eye into its moun...

Page 134: ...to position to enable the brake lights wipers and direction indicators to be operated if necessary If due to an accident or electrical fault it is considered unsafe to switch the ignition on the car...

Page 135: ...he brake pedal and turn the steering wheel with a greater force and the stopping distance will increase Transporter or Tractor Tether DO NOT use a tow rope to tow your car behind another vehicle or us...

Page 136: ...nd apply the handbrake Fit wheel chocks 1 as shown then position the anti slip rubber blocks 2 around the circumference of the tyre Fit the lashing straps 3 around the wheels and secure to the trailer...

Page 137: ...ools A B C To access the spare wheel and tools 1 Use the lifting strap to raise the luggage carpet A 2 Remove the tool tray B 3 Unscrew the spare wheel clamp and lift the wheel from the boot C Tool Id...

Page 138: ...get out of the car and wait in a safe area away from other traffic Switch on hazard lights If available position a warning triangle or a flashing amber light 100 metres behind your vehicle to warn ap...

Page 139: ...cially hot exhaust system components Clean wheels regularly with neutral detergent and never adopt friction pad or detergent of strong acid or alkali Position the jack on firm level ground under the j...

Page 140: ...he surface may be scratched 5 Fit the spare wheel and tighten the wheel bolts until the wheel is seated firmly against the hub 6 Lower the car and remove the jack then FULLY tighten the wheel bolts in...

Page 141: ...wire from an electric battery or another vehicle whose battery has power is the only one approved method If the battery on the power supply vehicle is used the parking positions of the two vehicles s...

Page 142: ...need of power with the black booster cable with a distance to battery at least 0 5m 2 Check if the cable touches the working parts of the two engines and then start the power supply vehicle and let i...

Page 143: ...e item of electrical equipment it protect stops working Check a suspect fuse by removing it from the fuse box and looking for a break in the wire inside the fuse IMPORTANT Only replace a fuse with one...

Page 144: ...and amperage of each fuse is shown on a printed label that is on the back of the fuse box cover There are spare fuses provided in the passenger compartment fuse box Passenger Compartment Fuse Box f9 f...

Page 145: ...e that is of the same or lower amperage If the new fuse is damaged just after replacing ask MG Authorised Repairer for service immediately Fuses Specifications Code Specifications Function f1 20A Rear...

Page 146: ...f18 10A Mirror Switch BCM Instrument Pack ICE Sunroof Switch Brake Switch Rear Wash Wipe Relay f19 5A Brake Lamps LH CHMSL f20 20A Rear Left Window Lift f21 5A Brake Lamp RH f22 20A Rear Right Window...

Page 147: ...against removing or replacing the fusible links in the fuse box Failure of any of these items should be investigated by an MG Authorised Repairer Fuses Specifications Code Specifications Function F1 1...

Page 148: ...mpartment Fuses 1 3 4 5 7 9 25 27 FL6 25A ABS Valve FL7 50A Ignition Switch FL8 25A Common Unlock Relay Common Lock Relay FL9 50A ABS Pump FL10 25A Horn Switch Relay Wash Pump Relay Code Specification...

Page 149: ...may be caused not to concentrate Be careful not to touch bulb glass with hands In case of touching clean the bulb with a piece of cloth Clean hand marks on bulbs with alcohol if necessary Lamp Bulb S...

Page 150: ...of replacements please ask professionals for help Front Reading Lamp 1 Carefully pry the front end of lens with a flathead screwdriver and remove lens 2 Remove bulbs from lamp socket Trunk Lamp Bulbs...

Page 151: ...Remove the two screws which are used to fix license plate lamps with a crosshead screwdriver and then remove the license plate lamps assembly 2 Slightly rotate and remove the lamp socket from the ass...

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Page 153: ...Maintenance 142 Routine Servicing 146 Bonnet 148 Bonnet 149 Engine 151 Cooling System 153 Brakes 154 Power Steering 155 Battery 157 Washer 158 Wiper 160 Tyres 163 Cleaning and Vehicle Care 6...

Page 154: ...s possible to undertake a short journey without triggering any movement from the display Note If a service is not carried out or the display is not reset the distance indicator having reached zero wil...

Page 155: ...ed as invalid In addition engine settings must not be tampered with Owner Maintenance Any significant or sudden drop in fluid levels or uneven tyre wear should be reported without delay For further in...

Page 156: ...t If you need to carry out maintenance observe the following safety precautions at all times Keep your hands and clothing away from drive belts and pulleys If the car has been driven recently DO NOT T...

Page 157: ...rol diesel engine oil and windscreen washer additives For your own safety ALWAYS read and obey all instructions printed on labels and containers Used Engine Oil Prolonged contact with engine oil may c...

Page 158: ...gure B 3 Raise the bonnet and supported with the support rod firmly Closing the Bonnet Release the support rod and settle it properly with one hand meanwhile support the bonnet with the other hand The...

Page 159: ...he car body well or not You should pull over the car immediately with safety and close the bonnet well if you found it is not closed fully when driving Ensuring the bonnet supported safely while the s...

Page 160: ...ied with 1 2 3 4 7 6 5 1 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Black Cover 2 Oil Filler Cap Yellow Cover 3 Oil Level Indicator Yellow Cover 4 Brake Fluid Reservoir Yellow Cover 5 Cooling System Expansion Tan...

Page 161: ...performance please use the ACEA A1 B1 type engine oil recommended by MG authorized Repairer Select the oil viscosity according to the outside temperature If the temperature change is small it is not...

Page 162: ...ff the ignition switch and then check the oil level 1 Pull out the dipstick and wipe off the oil on it 2 Insert the dipstick slowly pull it out again to check the oil level which is not allowed to bel...

Page 163: ...open the cooling system pressure seal cap when the system is hot The escaping water steam and hot coolant will cause serious damage 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0...

Page 164: ...ed Oil Fluid and Volume Note Some water may be filled in the cooling system in emergency However note that it decreases the protection function of the coolant Do not fill antifreezes with other compos...

Page 165: ...is cold and with the car on level ground The fluid level can be seen through the reservoir neck and should be maintained as close to the MAX mark as possible Do not allow the level to drop below the...

Page 166: ...ith the front wheels pointing straight ahead Wipe the filler cap clean to prevent dirt from entering the reservoir Remove the filler cap and using a clean lint free cloth wipe the dipstick clean Refit...

Page 167: ...ery Battery Maintenance Do not use on board electrical equipments for a long time when the engine is OFF otherwise it may cause serious battery power lost and the vehicle could not be started Battery...

Page 168: ...vehicle has been parking for long time more than 1 month we suggest cutting off the negative cable of battery Note Reconnect the battery cable after it has been disconnected and then turn the ignition...

Page 169: ...rface and vinegar will damage windshield washer pump Washer Nozzle Use washer regularly to check if washer nozzle is clean and if the direction is correct The windshield washer nozzle has already been...

Page 170: ...ade Clean windshields regularly with the approved detergent for glass and make sure windshields are completely clean before replacing wiper blades Only the wiper blades of the same specifications with...

Page 171: ...wiper arm far off hatch glass 2 According to the arrow in the figure force it off the wiper arm with two hands 3 Remove the wiper blades from the wiper arm and discard them 4 Insert the tip of wiper...

Page 172: ...ery week when the tyres are cold If it is necessary to check the tyres when they are warm you should expect the pressures to have increased by 0 3 to 0 4 bar In this circumstance NEVER let air out of...

Page 173: ...by a sharp object provided the object remains in the tyre If you are aware of this occurring reduce speed immediately and drive with caution until the spare wheel can be fitted or repairs undertaken N...

Page 174: ...rence to refit tension instructions and speed limits under different road conditions The speed cannot exceed 50 km h In order to avoid Tyre damage and excessive wear of Tyre chains Tyre chains must be...

Page 175: ...sh grime and grit from the bodywork prior to washing Then wash the car using cold or lukewarm water containing a good quality wash and wax shampoo Always use plenty of water to ensure that grit is flu...

Page 176: ...seals Wiper Blades Wash in warm soapy water DO NOT use spirit or petrol based cleaners Windows and Mirrors Regularly clean all windows inside and out using an approved glass cleaner Windscreen In part...

Page 177: ...belts then use warm water and a non detergent soap to clean Allow the belts to dry naturally DO NOT retract them or use the car until they are completely dry Plastic Materials Clean plastic faced mat...

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Page 179: ...ical Data 168 Technical Data Dimensions 169 Weights 170 Major Parameters of Engine 171 Recommended Fluids and Capacities 172 Wheel Alignment Unladen Condition 172 Wheels and Tyres 172 Tyre Pressures C...

Page 180: ...m 3999 Overall Width B mm 1728 Overall Height C Unladen mm 1517 Wheelbase D mm 2520 Front Overhang E mm 837 Rear Overhang F mm 642 Item units Parameter Front Wheel Track mm 1505 Rear Wheel Track mm 14...

Page 181: ...nical Data Weights Parameter Item units CSA7130MC CSA7130AC CSA7153MCF CSA7153AC Person in Cab person 5 Unladen Vehicle Weight Kerb kg 1115 1125 1140 1150 Gross Vehicle Weight kg 1490 1500 1515 1525 1...

Page 182: ...city L 1 343 1 498 Compression Ratio 10 5 1 10 5 1 Maximum Power kw 68 80 Engine Speed to Develop Maximum Power rev min 6000 6000 Maximum Torque Nm 118 135 Engine Speed to Develop Maximum Torque rev m...

Page 183: ...30AC CSA7153AC Engine Oil L A1 B1 5W 30 4 5 Engine Coolant L Ethylene Glycol Type OAT Type 4 7 Add additional 0 9 to the overflow pot Transmission Fluid L MTF94 1 8 Brake Fluid L DOT4 0 65 0 7 Power S...

Page 184: ...Castor Angle 3 26 30 Total Toe Single 4 6 Front King Pin Inclination Non Adjustable 12 6 30 Camber Angle 1 15 30 Rear Total Toe Single 15 9 Wheels and Tyres Wheel Size 5 5J 14 6J 15 Tyre Size 185 70 R...

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