musso service manual

Front & Rearaxle fluid

Lubricant Capacity Classification

Diesel

API : CG grade or above,ACEA : B2, B3 or B4MB sheet : 229.1/3 (preferable)

MB sheet No. 224.1

API : SJ grade or above,ACEA : A2 / A3MB sheet : 229.1/3 (preferable)

MB sheet No. 224.1

Qualityclass**

Viscosity

Qualityclass**

Viscosity

Engine oil

Gasoline

D29ST 7.5 ~ 9.5 L

G23D 6.0 ~ 7.5 L

G32D 6.7 ~ 8.2 L

MB sheet 325.0,BASF GLYSANTIN G05-11,HOECHST GENANTIN SUPER 8023/14

D29ST

G23D

G32D

Engine coolant(Antifreeze and soft water mixed)

10.5 ~ 11 L

10 ~ 10.5 L

11 ~ 11.5 L

ATF DEXRON® IIManual transmission oil 4WD :3.6 L, 2WD : 3.4 L

Brake/Clutch fluid (Level must bemaintained between MAX & MIN level)

Brake fluid : approx. 0.7 L

Clutch fluid : approx. 0.3 L

1.0 L

9.5 L

Part time: 1.2 L / TOD: 1.4 L

Tong-IL: 1.0 L / Dymos: 1.2 L

1.9 L

SAE J 1703, DOT 3 or DOT 4

Power steering fluidAutomatic transmission fluid

(BTRA M74LE)*

Transfer case fluidFront

Rear

ATF DEXRON® II, III / Total fluid ATX

CASTROL TQ 95

ATF DEXRON® III

SAE 80W/90, API GL-5

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This manual has been prepared to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your newMUSSO & MUSSO SPORTS and to provide important safety information. We urge you to read itcarefully and follow the recommendations to help assure the most enjoyable, safe, and trouble-freeoperation of your vehicle.

When it comes to service, remember that your SSANGYONG dealer knows your vehicle best and isinterested in your complete satisfaction.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for choosing MUSSO & MUSSO SPORTS andassure you of our continuing interest in your motoring pleasure and satisfaction.

This manual should be considered as a permanent part of your vehicle, and must remain with thevehicle at the time of resale.

PYUNGTAEK, KOREA

FOREWORD

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WARNING

WARNING indicates a potentiallyhazardous situation which, if notavoided, could result in seriousinjury or death.

IMPORTANT NOTICEPlease read this manual and follow theinstructions carefully.

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentiallyhazardous situation which, if notavoided, may result in minor ormoderate injuries, or damage toyour vehicle or other property.

: The asterisk in this manual signi-fies an item of equipment that is notincluded on all vehicles. Such itemsinclude engine options, modelvariations specific to one country,and optional equipment.

NOTE

NOTE indicates information whichwill assist you with maintenance orother instructions concerning yourvehicle.

All information, illustrations, and specifica-tions in this manual are based on the latestproduct information available at the time ofpublication.

Ssangyong reserves the right to changespecifications or designs at any time withoutnotice and without incurring obligation.

This vehicle may not comply with thestandards or regulations of other countries.Before attempting to register this vehicle inany other country, check all applicableregulations and make any necessarymodifications.

This manual describes options and trimavailable at the time of publication. Some ofthe items covered may not apply to yourvehicle. Contact your Ssangyong dealer forinformation on option and trim availability.

Non-Ssangyong Genuine parts andaccessories have not been examined orapproved by Ssangyong. We can not certifythe suitability or safety of non-SsangyongGenuine parts and accessories and are notliable for damage caused by their use.

*

: This is the safety alert symbol usedto alert you to potential hazardsincluding injuries or damage to yourvehicle or other property. Obey allsafety messages that follow thissymbol.

Throughout this manual, you will find specialnotations:• Warning• Caution• Note


1. BEFORE DRIVING YOUR CAR ................................................................................................................ 1-1

2. STARTING AND OPERATING ................................................................................................................... 2-1

3. INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS .......................................................................................................... 3-1

4. VENTILATION, HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING ............................................................................. 4-1

5. TURBO CHARGER SYSTEM ................................................................................................................... 5-1

6. IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ...................................................................................................................... 6-1

7. SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................... 7-1

8. VEHICLE CARE ......................................................................................................................................... 8-1

9. SPECIFICATION AND SERVICE DATA .................................................................................................... 9-1

10. INDEX ........................................................................................................................................................ 10-1

TABLE OF CONTENTS


1BEFORE DRIVING YOUR CAR


1-2 BEFORE DRIVING YOUR CAR

RUNNING-IN PERIODThere are no particular brake-in rules foryour new Musso. However, following a fewsimple precautions for the first few hundredkilometers can add to the good future perfor-mance, economy and long life of yourMusso.

• Do not race the engine.• While driving, keep your engine speed

(RPM) below the red zone.• Avoid full-throttle starts.• Avoid hard stops, except in emergencies.

This will allow the breaks to bed in prop-erly.

• Drive at varying speeds, trying not to“strain” the engine.

• Refrain from towing a trailer or an othervehicle.

• Avoid harsh operations such as abruptstart, sudden acceleration and prolongedhigh speed driving.These operations not only have a detri-mental effect on the engine but alsocause excessive fuel and oil consump-tion, which could result in the malfunc-tion of the engine components.Especially, avoid full-throttle accelerationin low gear.

BEFORE ENTERING THE CAR• Ensure that windows, outside rear view

mirrors and lights are clean, undamagedand unobstructed.

• Visually note inflation condition of tyres.• Check that all lights, switches and con-

trols work properly.• Check the area behind the vehicle if you

are about to reverse.• Check under the vehicle for leaks.• Check the engine oil level and other fluid/

oil levels in engine compartment.• For SPORTS model: If loaded, be sure to

securely fasten all goods on the deckand check rearview whether it isblocked by voluminous goods.

• For SPORTS model: Pull out the antennafully before entering the car. Never letoccupant in the rear seat pull out theantenna while driving.

BEFORE DRIVING OFF• Be sure you understand your car and

its equipment and how to operate itsafely.

• Adjust your seating position.• Adjust inside and outside mirrors.• Ensure that all occupants of the car

have fastened their seat belts.• Check the operation of the warning

lights when the ignition key is turned to“ON” position.

• Check all gauges.• Release the parking brake and ensure

that the brake warning light goes out.

WARNING

Check to ensure that all light, signal-ing systems and warning indicatorsare in working order.

WARNING

The SPORTS model is equipped withmanual antenna. Pull out the an-tenna fully before entering the car.If you let the occupant in the rearseat pull out the antenna while driv-ing, he/she can be seriously injuredby collision or accident.


BEFORE DRIVING YOUR CAR 1-3

NOTE

In case of loss, replacement keys areavailable from Ssangyong Dealersby quoting the key number.To protect your car from theft, anelectronic immobilization system hasbeen installed in your Musso. Onlykeys with correct electronic code canbe used to start the car. Even if a keyhas the same profile, it will not startthe engine if the electronic code isincorrect.Always obtain replacement of addi-tional keys from your SsangyongDealer.

KEYTwo keys are provided which fit all key cyl-inders. Keep one of the two keys as aspare. The key number is stamped on thekey number plate. For vehicle security keepthe key number plate in a safe place, not inthe vehicle. You should also record the keynumber in a safe place, not in the vehicle.This deters unauthorized persons from ob-taining a duplicate key.

KEY WITH INTEGRATED TRAN-SPONDER AND ILLUMINATION*On vehicles equipped with an ImmobilizerSystem, two keys with illumination and inte-grated transponder are provided. Keep oneof the two keys as a spare.The keys with illumination help you insert theignition key at night. To use it, press the lightswitch of key knob.The key number is stamped on the key num-ber plate. For vehicle security, keep the keynumber plate in a safe place, not in the ve-hicle. You should also record the key num-ber in a safe place, not in the vehicle.

WARNING

Do not leave the key with the vehicle.• Lock the vehicle.• Take the key with you.

WARNING

Do not leave the key with the vehicle.• Lock the vehicle.• Take the key with you.

If you need additional keys, do contact yourSsangyong Dealer.See page 2-5 under Immobilizer System forfurther details.



REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRYSYSTEM (REKES)You can lock or unlock all the doors by us-ing REKES.To check the operation of REKES, the tell-tale lamps come on twice for 0.5 second,when locking, and once for 1 second, whenunlocking.

NOTE

Do not get the transmitter wet.Avoid shock to the transmitter.If you lost the transmitter and re-placed with new, the correct codemust be newly programmed for theoperation.

Battery ReplacementIf the LED fails to illuminate, the transmittercan still be used for a while. However, it isan indication that a new battery is needed.

Use a CR2032 battery for replacement andadopt the following replacement procedure :

1. Unscrew the screw from the rear cover.2. Remove the battery, taking care to avoid

touching the circuit board or other com-ponents.

3. Fit the new battery, ensuring that cor-rect polarity is maintained (positive (+)side facing down towards the base).Finger marks will adversely affect bat-tery life ; if possible, avoid touching theflat surfaces of the battery and wipethem clean before fitting.

4. Reassemble the cover of the transmit-ter.

5. Check the transmitter operation.

CAUTION

Used lithium battery can be a haz-ard to health and the environment.• Do not dispose of used battery with

household waste.• Check with local authority or

Ssangyong Dealer for safe dis-posal facilities.



CAUTION

Transmitter can be damaged.• Do not reverse the polarity.• Avoid dropping.• Do not place heavy objects on it.• Keep transmitter away from water

and direct sun light.

DOOR LOCKSFront doors can be locked or unlockedfrom outside by using the key.To lock, turn the key towards the front ofthe vehicle.To unlock, turn the key towards the rear ofthe vehicle.

CAUTION

Lock all doors and tailgate whenleaving the vehicle unattended.

Each door can be locked or unlocked fromthe inside by pushing or pulling the door lockbutton.

Each door can be locked from the outsideby pushing the door lock button then clos-ing the door.

(Inside)

NOTE

• If transmitter gets wet, wipe it withsoft cloth.

• When pressing the “Unlock” but-ton while the room lamp switch isat “Door” position, the front roomlamp comes on and goes out after30 seconds.

(Outside)

UNLOCK

LOCK



To open the door from the outside, turn thekey and pull the door handle upward.

(Inside)

To open the door from the inside, lift the doorlock button and pull the inside door handle.

CENTRAL DOOR LOCKINGSYSTEMYou can activate the central door lockingsystem from driver’s or passenger’s door.

This system allows you to lock and unlockall the doors from the driver’s or passenger’sdoor, using either the key or keyless remote(from outside) or the door lock button (frominside).

WARNING

Never leave children or animals un-attended in the vehicle.• They can move the vehicle

unexpectedly.• They can be suffocated in espe-

cially hot weather.

(Outside)



KEY HOLE ILLUMINATION*The key hole illumination lamp is fitted aroundthe ignition key hole. If either front door isopened, the lamp turns on to help driver in-sert ignition key and goes out or ignition keyis turned to “ON” position.

CAUTION

Automatic door locking system maynot function when the door or/andbody is deformed by collision.

AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKINGRELEASEIf the vehicle speed is above 15km/h at theevent of collision, all doors and tailgate areunlocked automatically.

AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKINGSYSTEMAutomatic door lockingAll the doors will be automatically lockedwhen you drive over 50km/h.

Automatic door unlockingIf you turn the ignition switch to ‘OFF’ all thedoors will be unlocked automatically.



TAILGATE LOCKSTailgate can be locked or unlocked fromoutside by using the key.To lock, insert the key into the key slot andturn it counter-clockwise.

To unlock, turn it clockwise.To open the tailgate from outside, lift it upwith tailgate handle pressed when it is un-locked. Two air-pressurized support rodswill hold tailgate open. If the tailgate is locked,the tailgate handle can not be pressed.To close the tailgate from outside, lowerand press down on it.Make sure it is securely closed and latched.

To open the tailgate from inside, lift the lockbutton and pull the door lever upward.

CHILD SECURITY DOOR LOCKSChild security locking helps prevent reardoors from being accidentally opened bychildren in the car.Child security door locks are provided withboth rear doors.When the child-safe lever is in “LOCK” po-sition, the door can not be opened from theinside.Moreover, the inside door catch will befixed at the locking position and can not bepulled.Rear doors locked with the child safemechanism can still be opened from theoutside if the door button is in the unlockposition.

WARNING

Children in rear seats can open reardoors.• Move child security door lock

latch to lock position.

CAUTION

Inside door handle could bedamaged.• Do not pull inside door handle

when using child security doorlocks.

(Outside)

LOCKUNLOCK



WARNING

An open tailgate while vehicle is inmotion could obscure rearward vi-sion, resulting in an accident.Do not travel with the tailgate open.

WARNING

Exhaust gases are poisonous.Do not drive with the tailgate opento avoid exhaust gas in passengercompartment.

UNLOCK

LOCK

TAILGATE OPENING/CLOSING(SPORTS MODEL ONLY)Hold and press the tailgate handle to unlockthe tailgate by the one hand and then lowerit slowly by holding with by the other hand.

WARNING

• Never allow people to get on thedeck in any cases. It should be usedfor only loading goods.

• When your driving is completed,unload and store your goods to asafe place. The goods on the deckcannot be protected from beingstolen.

WARNING

• When opening the tailgate, holdthe tailgate with one hand whileunlocking it, and then lowerslowly. If you do not hold the tail-gate with a hand, it will drop sud-denly when it unlocked completelycausing damage to tailgate con-nections and personal injury.

• After loading, close and lock thetailgate. Make sure to check thatthe tailgate is secured by shakingit back and forward.

(Inside)



WARNING

Avoid driving while opening the tail-gate with voluminous goods. Themaximum loading capacity of yourvehicle is 400 kg, and never exceedits capacity. If overloaded, thetailgate, powertrain components,suspension system and related com-ponents could be damaged.

After loading the goods on the deck, securethem not to move while driving by using thehooks on the side panels.

WARNING

• After loading the goods on thedeck, make sure to check againthat the tailgate is securely lockedbefore driving.

• Do not alter the cargo area bymaking roof with canvas or othermaterials, or modify providedcomponents. Driving resistancewill occur on the altered or modi-fied sections and modified panelswill corrode. Particularly they candangerously block the rearview.

• Use separate boxes to load andstore small items on the deck.Avoid loading voluminous goodswhich are blocked rearview.

• Deck cover and rear window couldbe damaged by metal bar longerrather than loading width of decksharp-ended goods. Avoid loadingthem.

• After loading, fasten all goodswith hooks on the side panels notto move while driving.



CAUTION

• Avoid loading goods over theheight of the side panels.Do not load metal bar, othersharp-ended goods or particularlyvoluminous goods blocking rear-view.In a hard braking, collision oraccident, metal bar and otherlonger rather than loading widthof deck or sharp-ended goods areextremely dangerous. They can getthorough the rear window so thatserious injury or death of you andpassenger can occur due to themetal bar or other longer ratherthan loading width of deck orsharp-ended goods.

• Tailgate, deck floor and tailgatehinges can be damaged or broken ifyou throw the goods or jump on thetailgate while the tailgate is opened.

• Avoid parking under direct snow,rain or sunlight particularly forthe deck. When you find water(rain) or snow on the deck, removethem before driving.

WARNING

Do not load voluminous goods whichare blocked rearview on the deck.Never use opening section (openingclearance) on the upper portion of thedeck (D-pillar, arrowed direction) tohold or tie down the goods usingropes or wires.D-pillar section (arrows) can bedamaged including painted surfaces.

SELF-LEVELIZER (SPORTS)*The load capacity of Musso Sports is 400kg. The length of “A” decreases accordingto the luggage weight. The self-levelizer isa system that steadily maintains the specificlength of “A” during load changes. When thevehicle is driven for about 2 to 3 km afterloading the luggage, the vehicle’s up-and-down vibration causes the pumping opera-tion and compensates the constant length(the length of “A”).



Driver’s windowThe driver’s window has AUTO down.• To lower the window, press down

firmly, then release the switch.The window will open automatically un-til it is fully open. To stop the windowwhile it is opening, press the switchagain.

• To raise the window, pull up and holdthe switch. To stop the window releasethe switch.

Operation of Windows from theDriver’s Seat

POWER WINDOWSYou may operate the power windows whenthe ignition switch is ON by using the powerwindow switches on each door panel.

Self-levelizer Operation Check1. Load the luggage on the cargo deck and

fasten luggage secure.2. Check if the length of “A” decreases.3. After driving the vehicle for approx. from

2km to 3 km, check if the length of “A”is increased to the specific distance.

CAUTION

• There are not any controller or op-erating switch for Self-levelizer.

• The compensated distance variesaccording to the load. Please notethat the compensated length of “A”cannot be reached up to that ofempty condition.

• If the vehicle height remains un-changed when the vehicle hasdriven with over 200 kg of luggageweight, consult with a SsanyongDealer or Ssanyong AuthorizedService Operation.

• Do not load the luggage over thespecified maximum load.

NOTE

Operating time lag• The operation of power window

can be continued for 30 secondseven after turning the ignitionswitch off.However, if you open any of frontdoors during this period, thepower window cannot be operatedany longer. This function havenothing to do with the operationsof rear doors.



WARNING

Parts of the body can be trapped inpower window and struck by passingobjects.• Keep a close watch on the windows

when closing them.• Do not stick hands, head or any-

thing else out of the opening.

WARNING

Always remove the ignition key whenleaving the car to avert the risk ofinjury arising from unattended chil-dren operating the windows.

Passenger’s and rear door windowTo lower the window press down on theswitch.To raise the window lift up the switch.Release the switch when the windowreaches the desired position.

Passenger’s and rear door windowswitches are located on each door to op-erate the corresponding door window.To lower the window press down on theswitch.To raise the window lift up on the switch.Release the switch when the windowreaches the desired position.

Operation of Windows from thePassenger’s and Rear Seat

NOTE

The rear door window does not openfully.

POWER WINDOW LOCKSWITCHIf this switch is pressed, all door windowsare operated only by driver’s door windowswitches. To deactivate, press the switchagain.

WARNING

Accidental closing of the power win-dow can result in serious injury.• When carrying children on the

rear seat, press the rear door win-dow lock switch to make the reardoor switches inoperative.

• Do not allow children to play withthe power window switch and reardoor window switches.



WARNING

When leaving the vehicle unattended,close the sun roof fully.

Tilting Up the Sun RoofTo tilt up (vent position) or close the sunroof, press and hold the switch until thedesired position is reached.

• Vent • Stop • Close

Open Open Open

Vent Vent Vent

TILTABLE STEERING WHEELThe steering wheel can be adjusted up ordown to the desired position. To adjust thesteering wheel, pull up the control lever,adjust the wheel up or down to the properposition, release the control lever to lock thewheel in place.

WARNING

Control of vehicle can be lost.Do not adjust steering wheel positionwheel vehicle is moving.

POWER SUN ROOF*Before operating the sun roof you first haveto open the roll blind by pressing the grip up.You can use the sun roof in two ways withthe ignition “ON”.

Sliding the Sun RoofTo open or close, press and hold the switchlocated in the front of the roof panel. Re-lease the switch when sun roof reaches thedesired position.

• Open • Stop • Close

Open Open Open

Close Close Close



WARNING

Care must be taken when operatingthe power sun roof. There is a risk ofinjury, particularly for children, anda danger that limbs or articles couldbecome trapped in sun roof.Ensure the sun roof opening is clearbefore closing it.

WARNING

Debris on the sun roof can damageoperation.• Clean the sun roof before opening.• Remove water drops, snow, ice or

sand from on top of the sun roofbefore opening.

• Do not place heavy objects on thesun roof or surrounding area.

WARNING

Parts of the body protruding fromthe vehicle can be struck by passingobjects.Do not stick hands, head, or anythingelse out of the sun roof opening.

POWER OUTSIDE REARVIEWMIRRORSAdjust the outside rear view mirrors with theadjusting switches so that you can see notonly each side of the road behind you butalso each side of your vehicle. This helpsyou determine the location of objects seenin the mirror.

You may adjust the outside rearview mirrorsup or down and left or right using the mirrorswitch located on the driver's door panel.The ignition switch must be ON to adjust themirrors.

1. Select the mirror as you want to adjustby using the left/right switch located in-side the mirror adjustment pad, to the leftfor left mirror or to the right for rightmirror.

2. Adjust the selected mirror up, down, left,or right using the corresponding edgesof the mirror adjustment pad.



WARNING

Side convex mirrors make objects ap-pear smaller and farther away thanwhen viewed in a flat mirror.• Use the inside mirror to determine

the size and distance of objectsseen in the side mirror.

• Maintain rearward vision fromdriver’s seating position.

CAUTION

Glass surface may be damaged.Do not scrape ice from mirror face.

CAUTION

Do not force mirror to adjust if iceshould restrict movement of mirror.Use deicer, spray, or blower to re-move ice.

CAUTION

Adjust mirror angles before driving.

Foldable Outside Rearview MirrorIf necessary, the outside rearview mirror canbe folded flat to the rear by pushing themrearward when driving on narrow roads orwashing the vehicle, etc..

CAUTION

All round vision can be impaired,increasing potential for accidents.• Adjust mirror angles before

driving.• Check glass surface for damage.• Use deicer, spray or blower to re-

move ice.

OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRRORSThe outside rearview mirror on thepassenger’s side is convex if it says “OB-JECTS IN MIRROR ARE CLOSER THANTHEY APPEAR”. Use this mirror to get awider view of the road behind.



INSIDE REARVIEW MIRRORThe inside rearview mirror can be adjustedup, down or side ways to obtain the bestview. The inside mirror has day and nightpositions.Make adjustment while the adjusting leveris in the daytime position.Move the adjusting lever to the night posi-tion to reduce glare from the headlights ofvehicles behind you.

Night Day

Adjustinglever

CAUTION

Maintain rearward vision fromdriver’s seating position.• Select day position and adjust to

obtain best view.• Select night position to reduce

night glare.• Selecting night position may re-

duce rearward clarity.

NOTE

Remember that you lose some rear-view clarity in the night position.

NOTE

Automatic dimming function will beoperated when the ignition switch isturned “ON” or the engine isrunning.

AUTOMATIC DIMMING INSIDEREARVIEW MIRROR*At night, when the glare is too high, the mir-ror automatically responds to variations inlight, changing from no antiglare to antiglareas required. The sensor under the mirrorautomatically detect the glare from head-lights behind you and reduce the glare.

1. OFF : OFF (Ordinary usage)2. AUTO : Automatic dimming operation at

night



WARNING

Excessive seat belt slack could re-duce effectiveness of seat belts.Adjust front seat before fasteningseat belt.

WARNING

Lose objects can interfere with seat-slide mechanism.Do not place objects under seat.

FRONT SEAT RECLININGADJUSTMENTTo change the seat back angle, lean for-ward slightly and raise the lever. Then leanback to the desired angle and release thelever. After adjusting, make sure the leveris returned to its original position; otherwise,the seat back could unlatch while the ve-hicle is in motion, causing the drive to losecontrol of the vehicle.

FRONT SEAT SLIDEADJUSTMENTTo move the seat forward or backward, pulland hold the seat slide lever up and movethe seat as required. Then, release the le-ver in desired position.

WARNING

Control of vehicle can be lost.Do not adjust driver’s seat while ve-hicle is moving.



WARNING

Control of vehicle can be lost.Do not adjust seat back when vehicleis moving.

WARNING

Occupants can slide under seat belts.• Do not recline seat back too much.• To get maximum protection, adjust

seat back as upright as you can.

DRIVER’S SEAT HEIGHTADJUSTMENTTo adjust the height of front seat, push thelock knob and pull up the control lever. Then,raise or lower the seat as required by seat-ing on driver’s seat (applying load).

DRIVER’S SEAT WARMER*Warm the driver’s seat in the cold weatherfor your comfortable driving.Press the ‘HI’ or ‘LO’ portion of the switchto warm the backrest and cushion.To turn the switch OFF, press the selectedportion, ‘HI’ or ‘LO’ again.

NOTE

Refer to the “Seat warmer switch” inInstrument and Controls section formore details.



FRONT SEAT BACK STORAGEPOCKETThe front seat back storage pocket is pro-vided to store small items.

SEAT LUMBAR SUPPORTTo adjust driver’s lumber support, move thelever until the desired angle is achieved.Move the lever downward to increase theamount of lumber support.To decrease it, raise the lever progressivelythrough the other position.

WARNING

• If the temperature continues torise, turn the switch off and havethe system checked by SsangyongDealer or Ssangyong AuthorizedService Operation.

• Do not place anything sharp on theseat. This may cause damages tothe seat heater.

CAUTION

• Do not operate the seat heater fora long time when the passenger isan infant, child, old or handi-capped person, person with sensi-tive skin, exhausted person ordrunk person. They may get burnt.

• Do not put anything on the seatthat insulates heat, such as ablanket, cushion or seat cover.

• When cleaning the seats, do not useorganic solvents such as benzeneor thinner. The seat surfaces mayget deteriorated.



8-WAY POWER SEAT (DRIVER’S)*If your Musso is fitted with a power seat itcan be controlled by the power seat controllever which is located on the left side ofdriver’s seat.

DRIVER’S SEAT SLIDEADJUSTMENT*To move the seat forwards or backwardselectrically, slide the control lever forwardsor backwards.Then, slide the seat electrically to the de-sired position and release the control lever.

DRIVER’S SEAT HEIGHTADJUSTMENT*To adjust the driver’s seat height, move thecontrol lever upwards or downwards. Raiseor lower the seat electrically as required byseating on the driver’s seat (applying load).



DRIVER’S SEAT RECLININGADJUSTMENT*To adjust backrest angle, move the switchin the direction of the arrows.Press the top of the switch forward to movethe backrest forward and press the top ofthe switch backward to move the backrestrearward.

CAUTION

• Control of vehicle can be lost.• Do not adjust driver’s seat while

vehicle is moving.

CAUTION

• Excessive switch operation couldcause battery discharge.

• Operate the electric seat while theengine is running.

• Avoid the multi-operation of thedriver’s seat, it can damage themotor. Be sure to operate the elec-tric seat in order.

DRIVER’S SEAT TILTADJUSTMENT*To adjust the front and/or rear portion of thecushion respectively, move the front and/orrear of the control lever upwards or down-wards separately.



HEAD RESTRAINTSHead restraints are designed to help reducethe risk of neck injuries.For maximum protection, slide the head re-straint up or down so the top of therestraint is level with the top of your ears.To lower the front head restraint, press therelease button on top of seatback and pushit down.To raise the front head restraint, pull it upwithout pressing the release button.

WARNING

Removed or improperly adjustedhead restraints can result in serioushead and neck injuries in case of acollision.

Sports (rear seat)

To remove the head restraint1. Pull it up to the stop position.2 While pushing the release button3. Lift the head restraint from the guide

sleeve.



RECLINING REAR SEAT BACKThe rear seat backs can be reclined sepa-rately for the comfortable driving of passen-gers.Pull up the adjustment levers and reclinethe seat back to the desired position.Then, release the adjustment lever to lockthe seatback into position.

DELUXE TYPEReclining rear seat backThe rear seat back of the deluxe type is di-vided in 60:40, and the rear seat back of leftand right can be reclined separately.Pull up the adjustment levers and recline theseat back to the desired position. Then, re-lease the lever to lock the seat back intoposition.However, the seat back has limited reclin-ing angle.

WARNING

Make sure that the head restraintare in place and adjusted beforedriving.

Sports (rear seat)



FOLDING REAR SEATTo fold the rear seat to increase luggagespace:

1. Remove the side arm rest with full flat.2. Make sure seatback erect with pulling

the lever forward.3. Fold the seatback forward with pushing

the lever forward.

1

2

WARNING

To help avoid injuries, make sureyour hand and any other body parts,as well as those of other persons, arecompletely away from the rear seatcompartment when folding the rearseat.

4. Make sure the seat erect with pushingthe levers from the right to the left.3

5. Pull the strap located at the bottom of theseat cushion across the seat.

6. Fit the attachment crook to the hook onthe floor, rear of the console.

WARNING

Do not perform the double foldingwork as possible because the doublefolding operation may cause the in-ter ference.



Musso Sports Deluxe* Seat Back FoldingThe seat back of second seat (MussoSports Deluxe model) is fixed type, thus itsreclination cannot be adjusted.

1. To fold the second seat, take all goodsout from the center armrest and fold thecenter armrest.

2. Fold the seat back while pushing one offolding levers under the seat towardrear side of the vehicle.

3. Carefully fold the second seat.

CAUTION

To prevent the seat from damaging,do not put anything on the foldedseat.



SPORTS Standard typeFixed type seat back is provided. You can-not recline or fold the seat back. To adjustor remove the rear head restraints, refer to“Head Restraints” in this section.

UNFOLDING REAR SEATTo return the rear seat to its original position:

1. Unhook the crook of the strap from thehook at the rear of the console.

2. Secure the strap in its proper location.3. Lower seat, allowing it to drop from

height of about 8inches (20cm).4. Pull the seat upward to make sure the

seat is securely latched.5. Lift rear seatback and push to original

position.6. Latch the seatback into place by

pushing on the top of the seatback.7. Pull the seatback forward again

to make sure the seatback is securelylatched.

8. Make sure the seat belts are not twistedor caught in the seatback and are ar-ranged in there proper position.



WARNING

• Do not stack luggage or othercargo higher than the front seats.

• Do not allow passengers to sit onthe folded seatbacks while the ve-hicle is in motion.

• Unrestrained luggage or passen-gers on a folded seatback can bethrown about within or ejectedfrom the vehicle in a sudden stopor accident.

• Serious injuries or death canresult.

WARNING

Ensure that the rear seatbacks andrear seat cushion are locked in po-sition before operating the vehiclewith passengers in the back seat.Do not press the release buttons onthe seatback while the vehicle ismoving.Pressing the release buttons whilethe vehicle is moving can cause in-juries or damage to the occupants.

WARNING

To help avoid injuries, make sureyour hand and any other body parts,as well as those of other persons, arecompletely away from the rear seatcompartment when unfolding therear seat.



SIDE ARMRESTPull or push the armrest to raise or lower it.To remove the armrest, lower the armrestand pull it out while pushing the side buttonon the armrest.To install the armrest, insert the bar on thearmrest into the seat hole while pushing theside button.

WOODEN BOX* : SPORTSMODEL ONLY* It applies to deluxe type SPORTS only.Lower down the side armrest and press therear seat holding lever to move the rear seatforward. Then you can store items in theupper accessory tray (2) and lower woodenbox (1) on the side wall.

CAUTION

Avoid storing noise-causing objectsin the plastic accessory tray. Storesmall and soft items such asmagazine, map and other papers.

CENTER ARMREST*The center armrest can be folded down foruse when there are only 1 or 2 rear seatpassengers.The center armrest is equipped with consolebox.To open the console box, pull the lock knobupward under the cover.



WARNING

Occupants could be injured seri-ously in collisions or sudden maneu-vers.• Wear seat belts at all times when

driving or riding.• Never use a belt for more than one

person at a time.• Do not wear seat belt over hard or

breakable objects in pockets or onclothing.

SEAT BELT PRECAUTIONSTo protect you and your passengers in theevent of an accident, it is compulsory thatthe seat belts are worn by all occupantswhile the vehicle is in use. Seat belts shouldbe worn correctly.Each seat belt is designed to be used byonly one person at a time : they are notsuitable for use by children below 6 yearsof age. Suitable child seats/booster cush-ions should be fitted.

MUSSO SPORTSThe second seat (Musso Sports Deluxemodel) has a center armrest.The center armrest also functions the con-sole box and the cup holder. To use theconsole box, pull the cover up.Use the cup holder for holding cups or bev-erage cans. When the vehicle is in motion,the liquid may spill out. Do not use the cupholder while the vehicle is in motion.

CAUTION

• Spilled liquid may cause burns ifit is hot. Do not put the hot cansor cups on the cup holder.

• Do not leave anything flammableof deformable such as a lighter,glasses, etc. inside, especially inthe console box in the centerarmrest. In hot weather, they canexplode and cause a fire.



When Using the Seat BeltsTo help reduce the risk of personal injury incollisions or sudden maneuvers, use theseat belts following these instructions ontheir proper use maintenance, and use withchild restraint systems.

WARNING

Improperly worn seat belts couldcause serious injury or death.• Adjust the seat belt as firmly as

possible.• Place the seat back upright posi-

tion as you can.• Do not recline the seat back when

vehicle is moving.• Never wear the seat belt with straps

twisted.• Never wear the shoulder belt un-

der your arm.• Shoulder belt should be positioned

midway over the shoulder (neveracross neck).

• Lap belt should be fitted snuglyaround the hips, not the waist.

CAUTION

Improper use of seat belt can causemore serious injury.• Do not modify the seat belt.• Do not add adjusting device which

restrict removing slack.

CAUTION

Damaged seat belts can cause moreserious injury.• Repair or replace damaged seat

belt immediately.• Never let the seat belt system be-

come damaged by a door or seat.

WARNING

• Seatbelts are designed to bearupon the bony structure of thebody, and should be worn lowacross the front of the pelvis or thepelvis, chest and shoulders, asapplicable; wearing the lap sec-tion of the belt across the abdomi-nal area must be avoided.

• Seatbelts should be adjusted asfirmly as possible, consistent withcomfort, to provide the protectionfor which they have been designed.A slack belt will greatly reduce theprotection afforded to the wearer.

• Care should be taken to avoidcontamination of the webbing withpolishes, oils and chemicals, andparticularly battery acid. Clean-ing may safely be carried out us-ing mild soap and water. The beltshould be replaced if webbing be-comes frayed, contaminated ordamaged.



Care of Seat BeltsAlways keep the seat belts clean and dry.Care should be taken to avoid contaminationof the webbing with polishes, oils and chemi-cals, and particularly battery acid.Cleaning may safely be carried out using mildsoap and water.Do not bleach or dye belts since this mayseverely weaken them. Make sure that thebelt is not damaged or trapped by sharpedged objects.Periodically inspect all parts of the belts andhave damaged parts replaced. A belt whichhas been overstretched in an accident mustbe replaced by a new one.Ssangyong recommends replacing all com-ponent parts of the seat belts in use duringa collision. No replacement is required aftera minor collision if a Ssangyong Dealer orSsangyong Authorized Service Operationfinds that no damage has occurred andjudges everything to be in proper workingorder.Seat belts and components that were not inuse during the collision must also be in-spected and replaced if they show signs ofdamage or faulty operation.

WARNING

High-positioned lap belts and loosefitting shoulder belts both could in-crease the chance of injury or deathdue to sliding under the lap beltduring an accident.

CAUTION

Improper use of seat belt causesmore serious injury.• Buckle release button should face

outward.• Insert seat belt buckle into proper

buckle catch.• Do not put anything into the open-

ing where seat belt passes throughthe trim panel.

NOTE

If the belt locks when being pulledout, rewind it completely in theretractor, then pull it out to the de-sired length.

WARNING

• It is essential to replace the entireassembly after it has been worn ina severe impact even if damage tothe assembly is not obvious.

• Belts should not be worm withstraps twisted.

• Each belt assembly must only beused by one occupant; it is danger-ous to put a belt around a childbeing carried on the occupant’slap.

WARNING

• No modifications or additionsshould be made by the user whichwill either prevent the seat beltadjusting devices from operatingto remove slack, or prevent theseat belt assembly from being ad-justed to remove slack.



CAUTION

Damaged seat belts can cause moreserious injury.• Inspect seat belt assemblies

periodically.• Inspect seat belts and other con-

stituent part after every collision.• Replace seat belts if webbing be-

come frayed, contaminated ordamaged in any way.

• Replace the entire seat belt assem-bly after severe impact even if thedamage is not obvious.

CAUTION

Improper seat belt could cause moreserious injuries.Do not modify seat belts.

Pregnant WomenIt is recommended that pregnant women useseat belts. Contact your doctor for specificrecommendations.

WARNING

Pregnant women and unborn childcould be injured.• Use a lap-shoulder seat belt if pos-

sible (Consult your doctor).• Lap belt should be worn as low as

possible throughout the pregnancy.

CHILD RESTRAINTSWhen transporting infants or small children,an appropriate child restraint system shouldalways be used.The child restraint system should be appro-priate for your child’s weight and height andproperly fit the car’s seat.Accident statistics indicate that children aresafer when properly restrained in the rearseat rather than in the front seat.

WARNING

• Infants and small children shouldalways be restrained in a infant orchild restraint.

• NEVER INSTALL A REAR-FACINGCHILD RESTRAINT IN FRONT SEATWITH FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG.

• A child in a rear-facing child re-straint installed in the front seatcan be seriously injured if thefront passenger air bag inflates.Secure a rear-facing child re-straint in the rear seat.



WARNING

• A front-facing child restraintshould be secured in the rear seatwhenever possible. If installed inthe front passenger seat, adjustthe seat as far back as it will go.

• Child restraint anchorages are de-signed to withstand only thoseloads imposed by correctly fittedchild restraints. Under no circum-stances are they to be used foradult seatbelts, harnesses or forattaching other items or equip-ment to the vehicle.

Australia OnlyWARNING

Unrestrained infants and small chil-dren could be injured.• Never transport them unless they

are properly restrained.• Use restraint system which meet

safety standard.• Follow directions provided by the

manufacturer.

WARNING

• When installing a child restraintsystem, follow the instructions pro-vided by the manufacturer.

• When not in use, keep your childrestraint system secured with aseat belt or remove it from the ve-hicle.

• Do not hold a child while ridingin a vehicle.

• Never let a child stand or kneel onany seat.

• Do not allow a child in the cargoareas while the vehicle is moving.

• Children who have outgrown childrestraint systems should sit in therear seat and be restrained withthe seat belt.If child’s seating position has ashoulder belt which is on or veryclose to the face or neck, move thechild close to the center of the ve-hicle, slightly inboard of theshoulder belt, or move the child toa position without a shoulder beltif possible.



Position of Child anchor

Anchorage LocationsChild restraint anchor fittings have been in-stalled to coincide with the rear seating po-sitions as follows.

How to use child anchor1. Fold down the seatback.2. Engage the attaching clip of child seat

with child anchors on the wall.3. Fold back the seatback to its original

position, then tie-up the child seat withstrap.

WARNING

Unrestrained infants and small chil-dren could be injured.• Never transport them unless they

are properly restrained.• Use restraint system which meet

safety standard.• Follow directions provided by the

manufacturer.

NOTE

Use the child restraint anchorage fordesigned purpose only.

Musso sports Musso

Position of Child anchor

Child Restraint InstallationYour vehicle has been designed to accom-modate a child restraint on the rear seat.When using a child restraint, read the instal-lation instructions supplied with the childrestraint and follow the directions for fitmentcarefully.When installing the child restraint, use thecorrect anchor bolt (5/16″ bolt).The anchor bolt must be engaged at least 5full threads in the anchorage.The child restraint system should be se-cured in conjunction with the vehicle’s seatbelt. After installation, push and pull the childrestraint to be sure it is secure.

Rear

Front



CAUTION

Unused child restraint system couldmove forward.Remove child restraint system if notin use, or secure it with safety belt.

CAUTION

Exhaust gases could enter the ve-hicle interior.Cover the unused anchor holes withthe supplied plug or suitable bolts.

WARNING

Loosely secured child restraint sys-tem can cause serious injury.• Tighten anchor bolt firmly.• Anchor bolt must be engaged at

least 5 full threads in the anchorage.• Adjust restraint system as firmly

as possible.• Never use infant carrier or child

safety seat that hooks over a seatback.

NOTE

Since a safety belt or child restraintsystem can become very hot if it isleft in a closed vehicle, be sure andcheck the seat cover and bucklesbefore placing a child there.

Secure the child in the restraint in accor-dance with the manufacturer’s instructions.If you have any queries regarding the instal-lation of a child restraint, consult aSsangyong Dealer.

WARNING

Child restraint system placed in thefront seat could cause more seriousinjury or death• NEVER INSTALL A REAR-FACING

CHILD RESTRAINT IN FRONT SEATWITH FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG.A child in a rear-facing child re-straint installed in the front seatcan be seriously injured if thefront passenger air bag inflates.Secure a rear-facing child re-straint in the rear seat.A front-facing child restraintshould be secured in the rear seatwhenever possible. If installed inthe front passenger seat, adjustthe seat as far back as it will go.



Installation of the attaching clipPositive engagement of the child restraintattaching clip is achieved by depressingretainer spring and then opening of the an-chor fitting as shown in the illustration.

Method of installation of anchor engagement1. Child restraint anchor fitting2. Attachment bolt3. Lock washer

A 5/16″ -UNC-2B-bolt with a thread length of30 mm is used to attach the anchor fittingsto the vehicle anchorage.

For fitting advice, please contact your au-thorized Ssangyong dealer.

WARNING

Child restraint anchorages are de-signed to withstand only those loadsimposed by correctly fitted childrestraints.Under no circumstances are they tobe used for adult seat belts or har-nesses or for attaching other itemsor equipment to the vehicle.

WARNING

• When installing a child restraintsystem, follow the instructions pro-vided by the manufacturer.

• When not in use, keep your childrestraint system secured with aseat belt or remove it from thevehicle.

• Do not hold a child while ridingin a vehicle.

• Never let a child stand or kneel onany seat.

• Do not allow a child in the cargoareas while the vehicle is moving.

• Children who have outgrown childrestraint systems should sit in therear seat and be restrained withthe seat belt.If child’s seating position has ashoulder belt which is on or veryclose to the face or neck, move thechild close to the center of thevehicle, slightly inboard of theshoulder belt, or move the child toa position without a shoulder beltif possible.

Child restraint attaching clip

Front Rear

Example (in driving position)



WARNING

“No modifictions or additionsshould be made by the user whichwill either prevent the seat belt ad-justing devices from operating toremove slack, or prevent the seat beltassembly from being adjusted to re-move slack.”

THREE POINT SEAT BELTEach Ssangyong vehicle is equipped withthree point seat belts(except rear centerseat) with automatic retractors, allowingfreedom of body movement when driving ateven, constant speeds, although the spring-tensional belts are always fitted snugly.

The belt has a “vehicle sensitive retractor”which is designed to lock during heavy ac-celeration or deceleration.

Do not attempt to test the locking device byintentionally “shooting” your upper torso inthe forward direction.

This type of belt requires no length adjustment.Once worn, the belt adjusts itself to the move-ment of wearer, but in the event of a suddenor strong shock, the belt automatically locksto restrain the wearer’s body.

WARNING

• Seatbelts are designed to bearupon the bony structure of thebody, and should be worn lowacross the front of the pelvis or thepelvis, chest and shoulders, asapplicable; wearing the lap sec-tion of the belt across the abdomi-nal area must be avoided.

• Seatbelts should be adjusted asfirmly as possible, consistent withcomfort, to provide the protectionfor which they have been designed.A slack belt will greatly reduce theprotection afforded to the wearer.

• Care should be taken to avoidcontamination of the webbing withpolishes, oils and chemicals, andparticularly battery acid. Clean-ing may safely be carried out us-ing mild soap and water. The beltshould be replaced if webbing be-comes frayed, contaminated ordamaged.

WARNING

• It is essential to replace the entireassembly after it has been worn ina severe impact even if damage tothe assembly is not obvious.

• Belts should not be worn withstraps twisted.

• Each belt assembly must only beused by one occupant; it is danger-ous to put a belt around a childbeing carried on the occupant’slap.



Using the BeltPull the belt evenly out of the retractor andguide it across the body, making certain thatit is not twisted.Insert the metal latch plate into the buckle.

NOTEIf the belt locks when being pulledout, rewind it completely in theretractor, then pull it out to the de-sired length.

To remove the belt, depress the red push-button on the buckle. The belt will retractautomatically.

WARNING

Improper use of seat belts couldcause injuries.• Do not wear the shoulder portion

of seat belt under the arm.• Shoulder belt should be positioned

midway over the shoulder, neveracross the neck.

• Lap belt should be fitted snuglyaround the hips, not the waist.

LAP BELTA lap belt is installed in the center of therear seat.Insert the metal latch plate into the buckleuntil it locks.To lengthen, hold the metal latch plate atright angles to the belt and pull on the belt.

To shorten, pull the free end of the beltaway from the metal latch plate, then pull thebelt clip to take up the slack.

Position the lap belt low on the hips.To remove the belt, depress the red buttonon the buckle.



SEAT BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTORThe seat belt height adjustor is provided forthe front seat.

Pull up the adjuster knob and slide the re-tractor upward or downward to obtain snugand fit position.

This is particularly important if a smallerperson has previously selected a lower po-sition. Too low or high a position can impaircomfort.

NOTE

When fastening the rear seat shoul-der belt or the center rear lap belt,make sure the metal latch plate isinserted into the correct buckle toobtain maximum protection from theseat belt.

CAUTION

Damaged or incorrectly fastened seatbelt could cause serious injury.Do not fasten the metal latch into in-correct buckle by force.

PRESS to unfasten

INSERT to fasten

The buckle and metal latch plate of the cen-ter rear lap belt are identified by the “CEN-TRE” mark. Be sure to check the markingbefore wearing the center rear lap belt.

The metal latch plate of the center rear lapbelt can be fastened only into the buckle ofcenter rear lap belt buckle.

WARNING

Improper use of seat belts couldcause serious injury.• Never wear the lap belt across your

abdomen.• Lap belt should be fitted snugly

around the hips, not the waist.

Belt clip

PULL tolengthen

PULL

PULL



WARNING

Improperly worn seat belt couldcause severe injury.• Adjust seat belt height before driv-

ing• Make sure the anchorage is

locked in position.• Shoulder belts should be posi-

tioned midway over the shoulder,never across the neck.

CAUTION

Control of vehicle can be lost.Do not adjust the height of thedriver’s seat belt while driving.

AIR BAG*The air bag Supplemental Restraint System(SRS) can provide additional protection forthe driver against head and chest injuries inthe event of a collision.The air bag system activates during a fron-tal collision of sufficient force.

When the air bag inflates, an operating noisemay be heard and a small amount of smokelike gas will be released. The gas is harm-less and does not indicate that there is a fire.

Injuries, including fatal injuries, can occur ina severe collision, even if seat belts areworn properly and the air bags inflate.

No safety system can provide complete pro-tection in a severe crash.

Just from viewing the vehicle damage aftera crash, it is very difficult to accurately de-termine if the air bags should or should nothave inflated. In some cases, where the airbag did not inflate, extensive visible damageindicate that the car absorbed much of thecrash energy, and the air bags were notneeded. In other cases, a severe jolt, suchas an impact to the under carriage, may notcause extensive body damage but cause theair bags to inflate.

WARNING

Occupant could be injured.Wear the seat belt at all times evenif your Musso is equipped with an airbag.The air bag system serves as supple-ment to the seat belt.



Driver’s Air Bag*The driver’s air bag is stored in the centerpad of the steering wheel.The air bag inflates within milliseconds dur-ing a crash and forms a safety cushion forthe driver. After the air bag completelyinflates, it immediately deflates so that it doesnot interfere with the driver’s visibility orability to steer and operate other controls.The air bag inflates with considerable forceand speed. It is therefore important that thedriver’s seat and seat back should be cor-rectly adjusted for the air bag to be fullyeffective. The driver’s seat should be ad-justed so that the steering wheel can bereached with the arms slightly angled.

CAUTION

Treatment by unauthorized personscould be dangerous and cause inju-ries.• The air bag system must only be

disposed by Ssangyong Dealer.• The air bag system must only be

replaced by Ssangyong Dealer.

CAUTION

Protection of occupants could belimited.• Do not stick anything on steering

wheel and instrument panel.• Do not cover steering wheel and

instrument panel with other mate-rials.

CAUTION

Under the following conditions theair bag system will not be triggered.• Rear impacts• Side impacts• Rollovers• Minor frontal collisions

WARNING

Alteration of components could in-jure someone.• Do not modify original components.



CAUTION

Repairs by unauthorized personscould cause injury.Repairs to steering wheel, steeringcolumn and air bag should be doneby only Ssangyong Dealer.

WARNING

The air bag is designed only for fac-tory equipped vehicles.Modification will adversely affectsystem operation and performanceand may cause personal injury.

WARNING

Children could be injured seriouslyby air bag in collision.• NEVER INSTALL A REAR-FACING

CHILD RESTRAINT IN THE FRONTSEAT.A rear-facing child restraint couldbe struck by the inflating frontpassenger air bag. Always securea rear-facing child restraint in therear seat.

• A front-facing child restraintshould be secured in the rear seatwhenever possible. If installed inthe front seat, adjust the seat asfar back as it will go.

• Children who have outgrown childrestraint systems should sit in rearseat and be restrained with seat belt.

CAUTION

Repairs by unauthorized personscould cause injury.Repairs to instrument panel shouldonly be done by Ssangyong Dealer.

WARNING

Seat belt use is required at all times.The air bag system will not activatein all accidents.The air bag system is designed toprotect the driver’s head and chestonly. It is not a full sized air bag andwill not protect the driver’s upperand lower body.Failure to wear seat belts may in-crease the risk of severity of personalinjury to the driver.

CAUTION

The air bag system components, par-ticularly the center of the steeringwheel, will be very hot afterinflation. Do not touch them.



Inside Panel of Steering Wheel Body

WARNING

Read service manual instruction be-fore the steering wheel removal. Thefront road wheel must be set straightahead position and SRS clock springmust be in accord with neutralitymark. Improper steering wheel re-moval or installation can damageSRS components.

Head Lining Side

WARNING

1. This vehicle is equipped with adriver air bag. The air bag is asupplemental system of seat belt.You must wear seat belt.

2. This air bag must be replaced byand authorized dealer of replace-ment. (This air bag module mustbe replaced after ten years fromdelivery date)

3. As a system check, the SRS warn-ing lamp also comes on when theignition is first turned to the onposition. If the warning lamp goesoff after approximately 6 seconds,the system is O.K. See the servicemanual instruction in case of thefollowing condition.- The air bag (SRS) warning lamp

does not come on at all.- The air bag (SRS) warning lamp

stays on constantly.- The air bag (SRS) warning lamp

goes on flickering.

AIR BAG WARNING LABELMost of the information concerning air bagsystem is explained on the information labelwhich has been attached to the driver’s sunvisor and head lining.Because others who operate your Mussomay not have the opportunity to read this inadvance, the visor and head lining label mustnot be removed.

Sunvisor Side

WARNING

Take down the sunvisor and see SRSAir bag warning on head lining.



FUEL FILLER DOOR RELEASELEVERThe fuel filler is located in the rear quarterpanel on the left-hand side of the vehicle.The fuel filler door release lever is locatedunder the left side of driver’s seat.

Filling Fuel Tank1. Stop the engine.2. Open the fuel filler door by pulling up the

fuel filler door release lever.

3. Open the fuel filler cap by turning it coun-terclockwise.

4. After refueling, tighten the fuel filler capby turning it clockwise and push the fuelfiller door properly until it latches.

WARNING

Gasoline vapor is highly flammable.It burns violently and that can causevery bad injuries.When refueling,• Switch off engine.• No smoking.• No naked flame.• No sparking material.

WARNING

Fuel may be under pressure.• Unscrew fuel filler cap slowly.• Wait for “hiss” noise to stop.• Unscrew cap completely.

CAUTION

Engine and exhaust system will bedamaged.Make sure to use designated fuel tothe vehicle.

NOTE

The fuel filler door may not open incold weather.Push or tap fuel filler door lightly toopen.

CAUTION

Gasoline damages paintwork.If gasoline spills onto paintworkwash with cold water immediately.



3. To hold the engine hood in the openposition, insert the support rod into theslot.

ENGINE HOOD1. To open the engine hood, pull the release

knob located on left lower side of instru-ment panel to unlatch the engine hood.The engine hood will then be unlockedand partially open.

2. Push the safety catch lever located be-side the grille toward arrow direction andlift the engine hood.



4. Before closing the engine hood, pressthe support rod firmly into its clip to pre-vent it from rattling.

5. To close, lower the engine hood andallow it to drop from the height of about30cm. Make sure that the engine hoodis locked in position.

WARNING

An open engine hood with enginerunning exposes moving parts whichcan crush, cut or entangle.• Do not wear loose clothing.• Keep hands and hair away from

moving parts.

WARNING

An open engine hood while the ve-hicle is in motion obscures forwardvision, resulting in an accident.• Check that the engine hood is fully

latched in position by pulling atit’s front edge before driving.

• Do not operate the engine hood re-lease handle while vehicle is inmotion.

• Do not move the vehicle with en-gine hood in raised position.

WARNING

The vehicle can still move from anstationary position while the enginehood is open.Before releasing the engine hoodlatch;• Remove ignition key.• For manual transmission place

gearshift in 1st or reverse.• For automatic transmission place

gearshift in P (Park).• Apply parking brake fully.

WARNING

If it is necessary to check beneath theengine hood with engine running ;• For manual transmission place

gearshift in neutral.• For automatic transmission place

gearshift in P (park).• Set parking brake fully.• Do not wear any clothing such as

ties and handkerchiefs.• Do not wear loose clothing.• Keep hands and hair away from

moving parts.



CAUTION

Don’t put anything on the luggagecover.

NOTE

Store the luggage cover separatelyto use the luggage room of the ve-hicle wide.

LUGGAGE COVER*When Unrolling the Luggage CoverPull the handle of the luggage cover at thecenter, and fix it into the grooves at left andright sides of quarter trim inner panels.

When Rolling the Luggage CoverTake the luggage cover out of the groovesby pulling the handle and let go the graspslightly to roll the luggage cover.

When Removing the Luggage CoverAfter tearing off the edge of luggage coverat the back of rear seat, remove the luggagecover assembly by raising up it from the fix-ing holder’s grooves.

ROOF RACK*In some markets, cross rails for transport-ing bicycles, skis etc., and the appropriatetool for installation are supplied with thevehicle, elsewhere these are available fromyour Ssangyong Outlet.

Ensure that the load is evenly distributedover the side or cross rails. The roof sur-face must not be loaded.

Consult your Ssangyong Outlet for detailsand regulations on driving with a trailer and/or loaded roof rack.

WARNING

A loaded roof rack alters the car’scentre of gravity; take care when incrosswinds and do not drive at highspeeds.


2STARTING AND OPERATING


2–2 STARTING AND OPERATING

FUEL RECOMMENDATIONCommercially available high-quality fuels aresuitable. Fuel quality has a decisive influenceon the power output, driveability and life ofthe engine. The additives contained in thefuel play an important role in this connection.You should therefore use only high-qualityfuels.

Diesel EngineUse diesel fuel at 50 cetane rating or higher.

Gasoline EngineFuel with too low an octane number cancause pre-ignition (detonation). Ssangyongcan not be held liable for resultant damage.

CAUTION

For correct octane rating setting andother use of gasoline (ex. Leaded),consult your Ssangyong Dealer.

Do not Use MethanolFuels containing methanol (wood alcohol)should not be used in your MUSSO & MUSSOSPORTS. This type of fuel can reduce ve-hicle performance and damage componentsof the fuel system.

NOTE

The warranty policy will not coverdamage of the fuel system and anyperformance problems that arecaused by the use of methanol orfuel containing methanol.

Operation in Foreign CountriesIf you are going to drive your Musso in an-other country, be sure to :• Observe all regulations regarding regis-

tration and insurance.• Check that a suitable fuel is available.

Vehicle Fueling from Drums or

Storage ContainersFor safety reasons (particularly when us-ing noncommercial fueling systems) fuelcontainers, pumps and hoses must be prop-erly earthed.Static electricity build up can occur undercertain atmospheric and fuel flow conditionsif unearthed hoses, particularly plastic, arefitted to the fuel dispensing pump.It is therefore recommended that earthedpumps with integrally earthed hoses beused, and that storage containers be prop-erly earthed during all noncommercial fuel-ing operations.

CAUTION

Engine and exhaust system will bedamaged.• Do not use leaded fuel to the ve-

hicle for unleaded fuel.• Use the fuel with specified or

higher Research Octane Numberrecommended for your country bySsangyong.

It is not covered by warranty.


STARTING AND OPERATING 2–3

IGNITION SWITCHThe ignition switch on the right side of thesteering column has the following four posi-tions, LOCK, ACC, ON, and START.

Lock PositionThe steering is locked by removing the key.Rotate the steering wheel until lock isengaged.For easier key operation when unlocking,move the steering gently from right to leftand turn the key to the “ACC” position.

NOTE

To turn the key from “ACC” to“LOCK” position, you must push itin.

ACC PositionThe engine can be turned off without lock-ing the steering wheel.Some electrical accessories such as theradio and cigarette lighter can be operatedin this position.

CAUTION

Battery can discharge.Do not leave key at “ACC” positionfor periods.

On PositionThis position turns on the ignition system andthe electrical accessories.

Start PositionThis position activates the starter motor,starting the engine.Release the key when the engine starts, andit will be returned to the “ON” position auto-matically.

CAUTION

Battery will discharge.Do not leave key at “ON” positionwithout running the engine for long.

WARNING

Never remove or turn the key offwhile driving.• This can cause the driver to lose

control of vehicle.• This can result in serious vehicle

damage or personal injury.

WARNING

Steering wheel can suddenly turn.Never reach for the ignition switchkey through the steering wheel.

Key Reminder Warning ChimeThe chime sounds to remind you to removethe key if the driver’s door is opened withthe key in the LOCK or ON position.



BEFORE STARTING THEENGINE• Make sure the area around the vehicle

is clear.• The maintenance items in this manual

should be checked periodically, e.g.,each time you check the engine oil.

• Check that all the windows and lights areclean.

• Visually inspect the tyres for their ap-pearance and condition. Also check thetyre pressures for proper inflation.

• Position seat and adjust head restraints.• Adjust inside and outside mirrors.• Fasten your seat belts and ask all pas-

sengers to do likewise.• Check the operation of the warning

lights when the key is turned to the “ON”position.

STARTING THE ENGINE1. Apply the parking brake.

2. Manual transmission :Move the gearshift lever to Neutral po-sition and depress the clutch pedal tothe floor while cranking the engine.

Automatic transmission* :Move the selector lever to “P”(Park). Thestarter is designed not to operate if theselector lever is in one of the drivingpositions.

Diesel engine model :The glow indicator light will come on andgo out when the glow plugs are suffi-ciently heated for cold engine starting.As soon as the glow indicator light goesout, start the engine.



4. Warm-upAllow the engine to idle for at least30seconds after starting. Drive at mod-erate speed for a short distance first,especially in cold weather.

NOTE

On vehicles equipped with an auto-matic transmission, fuel is automati-cally cut off when the engine is “rac-ing” (running at high speed) withselector lever position “P” or “N”.

IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM*The Immobilizer System provides an addi-tional theft deterrent to the vehicle in whichit is installed and prevents it from beingstarted by unauthorized persons.

When the ignition key with integrated tran-sponder is turned to the ON position, ECU(Engine Control Unit) checks the crypto codeof key and, if correct, allow your Musso tostart the engine.If you can not start the engine, have thesystem checked by Ssangyong Dealer.

The valid key for a vehicle equipped with aImmobilizer System is a mechanical ignitionkey with integrated transponder, which iselectronically coded. The transponder isplaced invisibly in the ignition key.

Only valid ignition keys can be used to startthe engine.

The immobilizer system isolates fuel injectioncontrol system in ECU(electric control unit)when invalid keys are used.

CAUTION

To help prevent the start motor dam-age;• Do not operate the starter for more

than 15 seconds at a time.• If the engine does not start, wait 10

seconds before trying again.

CAUTION

Excessive temperature can damagethe exhaust system.Do not idle at high speed for morethan 5 minutes.

3. Crank the engine without touching theaccelerator pedal by turning the ignitingkey to the “START” position.Release the key when the engine starts.If the engine starts, but fails to run, re-peat the above procedure.



DRIVING WITH A MANUALTRANSMISSIONTo change gears, fully depress the clutchpedal. Then, move the gearshift lever.After shifting, release the clutch slowly.

DRIVING WITH AN AUTOMATICTRANSMISSION*The automatic transmission in your Mussohas 4 forward speeds and 1 reverse speed.The position of the selector lever is indicatedon the right side of the selector lever andinstrument cluster.CAUTION

Shifting to reverse gear while vehicleis moving forward could damage thetransmission.Stop your vehicle completely beforeshifting into reverse.

CAUTION

To help prevent clutch damage, donot rest your foot on the clutch pedalwhile driving.

CAUTION

Never take the vehicle out of gearand coast down a hill.

WARNING

The vehicle could move unexpectedlywhen shifting. You could lose controland hit people or objects.Always depress brake pedal firmlywhile shifting from “P” (Park) or “N”(Neutral) to a forward or reversegear.



Starting the Car• After starting the engine, fully depress

the foot brake pedal before shifting theselector lever to the “R”, “D”, “3”, “2” or“1” position. Be sure the vehicle hascompletely stopped before attempting toshift the selector lever into “R” or “P”.

1. Keep the foot brake pedal depressedand shift into a driving gear.

2. Release the parking brake and footbrake. Depressing the accelerator pedalslowly will gradually set the vehicle inmotion.

CAUTION

Always use the parking brake.Do not depend on “P” position tokeep the vehicle from moving.

WARNING

To help prevent transmission damage;• Do not depress the accelerator

pedal while shifting from “P” or“N” to “R”, “D”, “3”, “2”, or “1”.Always depress the brake pedaluntil shifting is completed.

• Never shift to “P (Park)” or “R (Re-verse)” while the vehicle is in mo-tion.Shift to “P” or “R” only after ve-hicle is stopped completely.

• When stopping the vehicle on anuphill gradient, do not hold thevehicle by depressing the accelera-tor pedal. The foot brake shouldbe used for this purpose.

• To drive on a slope, set the leverto “3”, “2” or “1” position accord-ing to road condition.

Selector Lever Positions P, R and NP = Park. The rear wheels locked. To be se-

lected only with the vehicle stationaryand the parking brake on.

R = Reverse. To be engaged only with thevehicle stationary.

N = Neutral.

NOTE

Fuel is automatically cut off whenthe engine is “racing” (running athigh speed) with selector lever posi-tion “P” or “N”.

WARNING

The vehicle can move suddenly whenunattended.• Turn off the engine, apply the park-

ing brake fully and remove the ig-nition key when leaving thevehicle.

• Do not use “P” (Park) position inplace of the parking brake.

• Never leave the vehicle unattendedwhile the engine is running.



Drive Range 22 = The drive position prevents the trans-

mission from shifting into third or fourthgear.

Select drive range 2 for more power whenclimbing hills, for engine braking effectswhen driving down steep hills.

Drive Range 33 = The drive position for driving conditions

in first, second and third gear.

You might choose 3 instead of D under thefollowing condition:

• When driving on long hilly roads• When driving in heavy city traffic• When going down a steep hill

Drive Range “D”D = The drive position for normal driving

conditions in first to fourth gear.

Fourth gear (the overdrive gear) reducesengine speed, fuel consumption and the en-gine noise level.After the engine has been started and “D”selected, the economy driving program is al-ways operative.

Drive Range 11 = The drive position for maximum braking

effect, e.g. when driving down severegradients; the transmission does notshift beyond first gear.

MODE SWITCH• [W] - WINTER MODE

Press the “W” portion of the modeswitch to select “WINTER” driving modeand “WINTER” indicator lamp will be dis-played on the instrument panel.Use this mode in the event of starting-off or driving difficulties on slipperyroads.



• [P] - POWER MODEFor increased power, improved accel-eration or driving up long slopes, pressthe “P” portion of the mode switch.The “POWER” indicator lamp will be dis-played on the instrument panel.The transmission will shift into thepower driving pattern. The transmissionwill shift at higher engine revolutions, al-lowing more powerful acceleration.

• NORMALUse this mode for your normal driving.This driving mode can be selected whenboth “W” and “P” portions are notpressed.

Your vehicle has a shift lever lock controlsystem. Before you can shift from park (P),the ignition must be ON and you must de-press the brake pedal.If you cannot shift out of P with the ignitionON and the brake pedal depressed:1. Turn ignition off.2. Pry off the cover.3. Push the shift lock release lever by in-

serting a proper stick. Then, with thebrake pedal depressed, move the selec-tor lever to N (neutral).

4. Start engine and shift into the gear youwant.

5. Have your vehicle repaired bySsangyong dealer or authorized serviceoperation as soon as possible.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION EMERGENCYSHIFTING PROCEDURE



DRIVING TIPS FOR AUTOMATICTRANSMISSION*Starting the CarAfter starting the engine and before shiftinginto a drive range, depress the brake pedalsince the vehicle will otherwise start to“creep”. Never use accelerator and brakepedals simultaneously.For normal driving conditions the “D” shouldbe selected.If the accelerator pedal is depressed gen-tly and evenly the transmission will shiftinto the fuel-saving higher gears at an earlystage. The drive range needs to bechanged manually only in exceptionalcases. Select “3”, “2” and “1” only whenautomatic shifting up is to be avoided or ifadditional use is to be made of the enginebraking effect.Return to “D” as soon as conditions permit.

KickdownIf you need to accelerate rapidly, depressthe accelerator pedal completely to the floorto push the kickdown switch on the floor.Then, the kickdown will be operated and thetransmission shift to a lower gear automati-cally.

Engine BrakingIn order to utilize the engine braking effectwhen driving downhill, select drive range“3”, “2” or, if necessary, “1”.

The braking action is most effective in driverange “1”. If drive range “1” is selected attoo high a speed, the transmission remainsin second gear until the shift point for firstgear is reached, e.g. as a result of decelera-tion.

Stopping the CarThe selector lever can be left in the chosendrive range with the engine running. Whenstopping on gradients engage the parkingbrake or depress the brake pedal. Do notincrease the engine revolutions to ensuresmooth idling while standing if a drive rangehas been selected.

Before leaving the vehicle, apply parkingbrake, then place selector lever in position“P” and remove ignition key.

Maneuvering the CarTo maneuver the car back and forth duringattempts to park or in garage entrances uti-lize the creeping effect. Regulate your speedby lightly releasing the brake pedal. Neverpress the accelerator and brake pedalssimultaneously.

NOTE

• CREEP effectThe vehicle will move slowly with-out acceleration when the engineis running if you select “R”, “D”,“3”, “2”, “1” positions and it iscalled “CREEP” effect. It is veryunique characteristics of auto-matic transmission system inwhich weak power is continuouslydelivered to the transmission inorder to rotate the torqueconverter.



4-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATIONDriving PositionThe 4WD indicator light illuminates when the4WD switch is in ‘4H or 4L (Part-time)’ or ‘4L(TOD)’ position.

Part-time 2H 4H 4L

TOD - 4H 4L

• ‘2H’ (2-Wheel drive)(Part-time only)Use this for normal driving. This positiongives greater economy, quieter ride andleast drive train wear.

Part-time

TOD

• ‘4H’ (4-Wheel drive, high)1. Part-time : Use this for driving on wet

or slippery roads such as roads withsnow, mud or sand.This position provides greater tractionthan 2-wheel drive. The front hubs willbe locked automatically.

2. TOD : Use this for normal driving.

• ‘4L’ (4-Wheel drive, low)Use this for maximum power and traction.Use ‘4L’ for climbing or descending steephills, hard pulling in sand, mud or deep snow.

TOD

Part-time

CAUTION

• Select a proper 4-wheel drivemode according to the road con-ditions such as slippery, steephills, and roughness.

• There could be mechanical noisesand shocks during mode changes.However, these are normal condi-tions due to mode changingoperations.

• When cornering a curved road in4WD LOW drive mode, there couldbe some mechanical shocks andresistances in vehicle’s drive train.These are normal conditions dueto internal resistance in drive trainwhen the 4WD LOW is properlyworking. To avoid damages to thedrive train, do not drive your ve-hicle with excessively high speed insharply curved road.



• ‘2H’ or ‘4H’ ↔↔↔↔↔ ‘4L’To shift from ‘2H’ or ‘4H’ to ‘4L’, the ve-hicle should be stopped.Depressing the clutch pedal (withmanual transmission) or moving theselector lever to ‘N’ position (with au-tomatic transmission), select the 4WDswitch to ‘4L’ by rotating the 4WD low(‘4L’) indicator light may come on.

WARNING

In case of part-time 4WD, do not use4WD for normal driving on dry pave-ment. It will cause unnecessary noise,wear and fuel economy.

WARNING

To shift ‘4L’ position, completely stopthe vehicle and always depress theclutch pedal, for manual transmission,or position the selector lever to “N”,for automatic transmission, and selectthe 4WD switch to ‘4L’.

T.O.D (TORQUE ON DEMAND)*Full time vehicle is equipped with T.O.D sys-tem.T.O.D privides the suitable power to front &rear axle based on sensing data by Trans-fer Case Control Unit, e.g. propeller shaftspeed, operating range of 4H & 4L and op-erating of ABS.T.O.D will help your vehicle to remainsteerable, stable around the cornerespecially.

4-Wheel Drive Operation

• ‘2H’ ↔↔↔↔↔ ‘4H’ (Part-time only)Depending on the road conditions, se-lect the 4WD switch to ‘4H’ by rotatingbefore driving off or during driving.Shifting is possible while driving at thespeed of 70km/h or less. The 4WD high(‘4H’) indicator light may come on.When 4WD is in no longer needed, se-lect the 4WD switch from ‘4H’ to ‘2H’. Thiswill avoid unnecessary heavy steering,tyre wear and fuel consumption.

NOTE

Perform this operation when drivingstraight.

NOTE

When shifting ‘4L’ →→→→→ ‘4H’ in auto-matic transmission, foot brake andshift the selector lever to “N →→→→→ R →→→→→N” after 4WD LOW indicator OFF forsmooth shifting.

When ‘4L’ operation is no longer needed,select the 4WD switch from ‘4L’ to ‘2H’or ‘4H’. To shift from ‘4L’ to ‘2H’ or ‘4H’,stop the vehicle and depress the clutchpedal (on manual transmission) or movethe selector lever to ‘N’ position (on au-tomatic transmission) and select the4WD switch to ‘2H’ or ‘4H’.



G32D

TOD

4H ↔ 4L

Stop

Automatic T/M

-

Neutral “N”

Manual T/M

Depressed

-

OPERATION TIP

Vehicle

Model

T/M

4WD

Shifting condition

Clutch

Shifting mode

D29ST, G23D

Part-time

Manual T/M Automatic T/M

2H ↔4H

Below 70km/h

-

-

2H,4H ↔4L

Stop

Depressed

-

2H ↔4H

Below 70km/h

-

-

2H,4H ↔4L

Stop

-

Neutral “N”



BRAKEYour vehicle is equipped with disc brakesat all 4 wheels.• If one brake circuit should fail, the ve-

hicle can still be stopped with the sec-ond remaining circuit. If this happens, thebrake pedal must be fully depressedwith greater pedal pressure. The brak-ing distance is increased. Have the brak-ing system checked and repaired by aSsangyong Dealer or Ssangyong Autho-rized Service Operation before continu-ing your journey.

• After being parked, check to be sure theparking brake is not engaged and thatthe parking brake indicator light is outbefore driving away.

• Do not coast down hills with the vehicleout of gear. This may be extremely haz-ardous. Keep the vehicle in gear at alltimes, use the brakes to slow down.

• If a tyre goes flat while driving, apply thebrakes gently and keep the vehiclepointed straight ahead while you slowdown. When you are moving slowlyenough for it to be safe to do so, pulloff the road and stop in a safe place.

WARNING

Brakes can have temporary loss ofperformance due to overheating.• On descents shift to a low gear.• Do not continually apply brakes.

WARNING

Brakes can have temporary loss ofperformance due to wet brakecomponents.• After checking the rear for other

vehicles, lightly apply brakes forperformance loss.

• Keep safe forward speed.• Keep plenty of space ahead, to the

rear and to the sides.• Lightly apply brakes until perfor-

mance is normal.• Always apply this procedure after

driving through water deepenough to wet brake componentsor having the vehicle washed, tohelp reduce the risk of personalinjury.

WARNING

Do not drive with your foot restingon the brake pedal. This could resultin the brakes overheating and losingtheir effectiveness, wear out thebrake pads.



Braking with ABSDon’t pump the brakes. Press the brake pedalhard down regardless of the road surface(dry, wet, slippery, etc.), hold it down andlet ABS work for you.The ABS modulates the braking pressure tothe respective wheels to maintain the maxi-mum braking effect on the vehicle, reducingthe loss of directional stability or steeringcontrol.Slight vibration accompanied by noise usu-ally occurs while ABS is operating. Suchvibration and noise simply indicates that theABS is functioning normally.In an emergency, apply full force on thebrake and clutch pedal simultaneously.The anti-lock brake system will be activatedimmediately, thus allowing you to retain fullsteering control of your vehicle.We recommend that you familiarize yourselfwith this braking technique. However, avoidtaking unnecessary risks.

CAUTION

Driving too fast, particularly in cor-ners, aquaplaning and driving tooclose to the vehicle in front in-creases the risk of an accident. Thisrisk can not be reduced by the ABSsystem.

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM*(ABS)Anti-lock brake system is an advanced elec-tronic braking system that will help preventa braking skid.The anti-lock brake system prevents thewheels from locking up during sudden brak-ing or braking on a slippery road to help thevehicle remain steerable and stable.This system becomes operative only whenit senses differences in rotational speed ofthe wheels, and that they are about to lockup. The system detects the wheel speedand electronically controls the pressure ap-plied to the brake.When the ignition is switched on, the ABSwarning light comes on. It goes out afterabout 2 seconds. If it does not go out, or ifit comes on during driving, there is a de-fect in the ABS. In this case the brake sys-tem performs its regular function but with-out the anti-locking capability.In the event of a defect in ABS, the trac-tion control system (TCS) is shut off as well.Have the ABS checked by SsangyongDealer or Ssangyong Authorized ServiceOperation as soon as possible.



WARNING

Stopping distances can vary greatlydepending on the road surface andconditions.• Maintain safe distance to the ve-

hicle in front.• Drive slowly on wet or slippery

road.

WARNING

ABS cannot prevent accidents result-ing from careless or dangerous driv-ing techniques.• Drive carefully.• Slow down when cornering.• Press brake pedal hard and hold.

WARNING

Brake system and ABS warning lightilluminating at the same time indi-cates a failure in the base brake sys-tem due to malfunction of ABS.• Stop the vehicle and consult your

Ssangyong Dealer.• Have the system checked and re-

paired before continuing yourjourney.

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM*(WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKESYSTEM)The traction control system (TCS) is an ad-vanced system that will help you to moveoff on slippery surfaces.If one of the wheels is on firm ground andthe other is on slippery ground such assnow or mud.If you then start to drive off, the wheel onthe slippery surface will spin and the car willnot move.TCS can help you to prevent this by lockingand releasing the wheel on the slipperysurface.When the ignition is switched on the TCSwarning light comes on with the ABS warn-ing light.It goes out after around 2 seconds. The TCSwarning light flashes when traction controlfunction is operating.When brake system’s temperature is greaterthan 500°C.A fault with the TCS system will illuminatethe TCS warning light while the engine isrunning but TCS is permitted again, when thecalculated temperature is less than 350°C.If this condition continually occurs, consultyour Ssangyong Dealer as soon as possible.



PARKING BRAKEThe parking brake acts on the rear wheels.It engages automatically when applied. Theparking brake lever is located between thefront seats.

To apply the parking brake, depress thebrake pedal and pull the lever up fully.To release, depress the brake pedal, pull thelever up slightly and push the button in thetip of the lever. Then lower the lever whileholding the button in.Ensure the parking brake is fully releasedbefore driving off.See your Ssangyong Dealer if adjustment ofthe parking brake is required.

When Parking Your Vehicle1. Hold the brake pedal down and firmly

apply the parking brake.2. Manual transmission models :

When parking on level ground, place thegearshift lever in the “NEUTRAL”position.When parking on a downhill gradient,place the gearshift lever in the “RE-VERSE” position.When parking on an uphill gradient,place the gearshift lever in the “1st”position.

Automatic transmission models :Move the selector lever to the “P”(PARK)position.

3. Close all windows and sun roof*.4. Turn the ignition key to the “LOCK” posi-

tion and remove the key.5. Lock all doors and tailgate.6. Be sure the vehicle is not moving.

WARNING

Excessive speeds increase the risk ofaccidents.The TCS system can neither elimi-nate nor reduce any such risk.

NOTE

During driving, the TCS indicatorlight flashes only when the TCS is op-erating.

NOTE

In the event of a defect of the anti-lock braking system (ABS), the TCSis shut off as well.



CAUTION

Things that can burn could touch hotexhaust parts under your vehicle andignite.Do not park or operate vehicle overcombustible materials.

CAUTION

The vehicle can move when parked.• Always apply parking brake fully.• Park on firm, level ground.• When hill parking, do not leave

front wheels in straight ahead ma-terials.

CAUTION

Driving with parking brake appliedcould damage rear brake system.• Before driving, fully release park-

ing brake.• Check brake system warning light

off.

CAUTION

Under cold weather conditions, theparking brake can freeze in the en-gaged position.This is most likely to happen if thebrakes are wet.If there is a risk that the parkingbrake may freeze after drivingthrough water deep enough to wetbrake components or having the ve-hicle washed;• Apply the parking brake only tem-

porarily while you put the gear se-lector lever in “P” (automatictransmission) or in first or reversegear (manual transmission), and

• Block the rear wheels.• Then release the parking brake.

Parking brake warning light and buzzerIf the vehicle is driven for over 2 seconds(over 10 km/h) while the parking brake isapplied, the parking brake warning light inmeter cluster comes on and warning buzzersounds. If it occurs, immediately stop thevehicle and release the parking brake.



ENGINE EXHAUST GASCAUTION (CARBON MONOXIDE)• Avoid inhaling engine exhaust gases.

Engine exhaust gases contains carbonmonoxide, which has no color or odor.Carbon monoxide is a dangerous gas.

• It can cause unconsciousness and canbe lethal if inhaled.

• If at any time you suspect that exhaustgases are entering the vehicle, have thevehicle inspected and repaired immedi-ately by a Ssangyong Dealer orSsangyong Authorized ServiceOperation. If it is necessary to driveunder such conditions, do so only withall windows fully open.

• To protect against exhaust gases enter-ing the vehicle, the exhaust system andbody should be inspected:- each time the vehicle is raised for an

oil change.- whenever a change is noticed in the

sound of the exhaust system.- whenever the exhaust system, under

body or rear of the vehicle is damagedor becomes corroded.

• Keep your distance from other vehiclesto avoid sudden stops. This will reducewear on brake linings and improveeconomy as extra fuel is required toaccelerate back up to driving speed.

• Do not carry unnecessary weight in thevehicle.

• Do not rest your foot on the brake pedalwhile driving. This can cause needlesswear, possible damage to the brakesand poor fuel economy.

• Always ensure your vehicle is main-tained to the manufacturer’sspecification.

SUGGESTIONS FOR MOREECONOMICAL OPERATIONYour car’s fuel economy is mainly dependenton your style of driving.How you drive, where you drive, and whenyou drive has an effect on how many kilo-meters you can get from a liter of fuel.To obtain maximum fuel economy from yourcar:• Start gradually and accelerate gently.• Avoid excessive and unnecessary

idling.• Keep your engine properly tuned.• Do not race the engine.• Use the air conditioning (if equipped)

only when necessary.• Slow down when driving on rough

roads.• Always keep your tyres inflated to the

recommended pressure for longer tyrelife and optimum fuel economy.



• Do not operate the engine in confined ar-eas such as garages or other closedareas any more than needed to movethe vehicle in or out of the area.

• When the vehicle is stopped in an un-confined area for more than a short timewith the engine running, place the airintake lever to the fresh air mode todraw the outside air into the vehicle andset the fan switch to high speed.

• Never sit (or leave the children) in aparked or stopped vehicle for any ex-tended period of time with the enginerunning.

• Avoid driving with tailgate open, as ex-haust gases could enter the vehicle. Ifyou must drive with the tailgate open,close all windows, place the air intakelever to the fresh air mode to draw theoutside air into the vehicle, and set thefan switch to high speed.

HAZARDOUS DRIVINGWhen hazardous driving is encounteredbecause of water, snow, ice, mud, sand orsimilar hazard, follow these suggestions.• Drive cautiously and allow extra dis-

tance for braking.• Avoid sudden movements in braking or

steering.• When braking depress the brake pedal

with a light up-and-down motion until thevehicle is stopped.

• If stalled in snow, mud or sand, use 2ndgear for manual transmission or “WIN-TER” mode for automatic transmissionand accelerate slowly. Accelerateslowly to avoid spinning.

• Use sand, rock salt, tyre chains, orother nonslip material under the rearwheels to provide traction when stalledin ice snow or mud.


3INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS


3–2 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION


INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 3–3

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION



1. Instrument cluster

2. Light switch, Turn signal switch, Frontfog lamp switch*

3. Windshield wiper and washer switch

4. Steering wheel

5. Outside rearview mirror adjustingswitch

6. Tailgate wiper and washer switch

7. Hazard warning flasher switch

8. 4-wheel drive switch

9. Steering wheel adjuster

10. Engine hood release handle

11. Side ventilation vents (left)

12. Side ventilation vents (center)

13. Side ventilation vents (right)

14. Door unlock switch

15. Side rearview mirror & tailgate windowheating switch

16. Fog lamp switch

17. ECS/SPORT switch

18. Digital clock

19. Heater/Air conditioner control panel

20. Audio

21. Ashtray

22. Cigarette loghter

23. Assist grip

24. Glove box

25. Cup holder

26. Shift lever (M/T)

27. Shift lever (A/T)

28. Seat warmer switch (driver’s seat)*

29. Parking brake lever

30. Clutch pedal (M/T)

31. Brake pedal

32. Accelerator pedal

33. Armrest console box

34. Driver’s seat

35. Passenger’s seat

36. Fuse box (In car)

37. Fuel filler door release lever

38. Power window switch (driver’s)

39. Power window switch (passenger’s)

40. Inside rearview mirror

41. Room lamp

42. Sun visor (driver’s)

43. Sun visor (passenger’s)

44. Cruise Control*



INSTRUMENTS

1. Speedometer2. Odometer3. Trip odometer4. Tachometer5. Temperature gauge6. Fuel gauge7. Low fuel level warning light8. Turn signal indicator (left)9. Turn signal indicator (right)10. Outside rearview mirror & tailgate

glass defogger indicator

11. Reset button12. Auto shift indicator*13. Door open warning light14. TCS indicator (equipped with ABD)*15. Battery charger warning light16. Engine oil pressure warning light17. Brake system warning light18. Glow indicator (For Diesel engine)19. Airbag warning light*20. Seat belt reminder21. ABS warning light*

22. EBD warning light*23. ECS/SPORT warning light*24. 4WD warning light*25. 4WD high indicator26. 4WD low indicator27. WINTER mode indicator28. POWER mode indicator29. High beam indicator30. Hazard indicator*31. Malfunction indicator lamp (for Gasoline

engine)



SPEEDOMETERThe speedometer indicates the vehiclespeed in kilometers per hour (km/h) or mileper hour (m/h).

ODOMETER/TRIP ODOMETERThe odometer records the accumulated dis-tance driven in kilometers or mile.The trip odometer records individual journeydistances. To reset, press the reset buttonlocated in the right and lower area of speed-ometer.

TACHOMETERThe tachometer indicates engine speed inrevolutions per minute.

Diesel Engine & G23D G32D Gasoline Engine



TEMPERATURE GAUGEThe temperature gauge indicates the tem-perature of engine coolant when the ignitionswitch is in the “ON” position.

• H : hot• C : cool

FUEL GAUGEThis gauge indicates the level of fuel remain-ing in the fuel tank.The gauge continues to indicate the fuellevel even after the ignition is turned off.When the fuel is added, the gauge slowlychanges to the new fuel level after the igni-tion is turned on.The needle moves when braking, acceler-ating or making turns. This is caused by themovement of the fuel in the tank.

• F : full(Fuel tank capacity : 72 liters for Gaso-line engine)(Fuel tank capacity : 75 liters for Dieselengine)

• E : empty

CAUTION

Excessive speed can damage engine.Do not let engine reach excessivespeed, indicated by pointer being inred zone.

CAUTION

The engine can overheat.• If the pointer reaches the red zone,

stop the vehicle.• Allow engine to cool.

Diesel Engine



LOW FUEL LEVEL WARNINGLIGHTThis warning light indicates that the fuel willsoon be exhausted.Fill up the fuel tank as soon as possible ifthis warning light comes on.

ENGINE OIL PRESSUREWARNING LIGHTThis warning light comes on when the igni-tion is switched on (as a check of bulb op-eration) and should go out after the engineis started. If the light comes on while driving,it indicates that the oil pressure is danger-ously low. Stop the engine immediately andcheck the engine oil level. If the oil level islow, add the specified engine oil to theproper level.If the oil level is normal, have the lubricatingsystem checked at the nearest SsangyongDealer.

CAUTION

Running out of fuel could causesdamage to the catalytic converter.Fill up fuel tank as soon as possiblewhen warning light comes on.

CAUTION

Severe engine damage could result.• Do not run the engine with the en-

gine oil pressure warning light il-luminated.

• If driving stop the vehicle.• Check oil level, if necessary add

oil.• If oil level is normal, take vehicle

to Ssangyong Dealer or SsangyongAuthorized Service Operation.



H F

C E

P R N D 3 2 1

TCS

EBD

BRAKE ECSSPORT

4WDCHECK

4WDHIGH

4WDLOW

020

40

60

80100 120

140160

180

200

220km / h0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0

0

1

2 3

4

5x1000rpm

MALFUNCTION INDICATORLAMPIlluminates briefly as you turn the ignition ON,before you start the engine.This means that the indicator bulb is operat-ing, properly.The lamp should go out after the engine isstarted.

CAUTION

Do not drive with the malfunctionindicator lamp on.The indicator lamp signals that yourvehicle has a problem that requiresattention.Driving with the malfunction indica-tor lamp on can damage the emis-sions control system and can affectthe fuel economy and drivability oryour vehicle.Consult a Ssangyong distributor ora Ssangyong Authorized ServiceOperation to repair the problem assoon as possible.

Your vehicle was designed in compliancewith European On Board Diagnostic (EOBD)requirements which were specified by Eu-ropean Economic Community Directive.The Malfunction Indictor Lamp (MIL) will illu-minate if a fault exists in the emission re-lated components or related sub systems.It will stay on as long as the Engine ControlUnit (ECU) detects the fault.If a severe misfire is detected, fuel is cutautomatically to avoid catalytic converterdamage.Your vehicle’s electronic system will switchto an emergency running program so youmay continue to drive.However, you should consult a SsangyongDistributor or Ssangyong Authorized ServiceOperation to repair the problem as soon aspossible.If your vehicle is equipped with an automatictransmission, see “Emergency Shifting Pro-cedure” on page 2-9.



BRAKE SYSTEM WARNINGLIGHTThis warning light comes on when the park-ing brake is applied with the ignition on andgoes out when the parking brake is released.(But, if the parking brake is applied, thiswarning light still remains on until the park-ing brake released.)

Make sure the parking brake is fully releasedbefore driving.If this warning light comes on even whenthe parking brake is completely released, itmay indicate that the brake fluid in the res-ervoir is low. Then ;1. Pull off the road and stop carefully.2. Check the brake fluid and add the rec-

ommended brake fluid up to the MAXmark.

3. If the brake operates normally and youjudge it to be safe, drive carefully at asafe speed to the nearest SsangyongDealer for inspection immediately.

4. If leaks are found, if the warning remainson, or if the brakes do not operate prop-erly, have the vehicle towed to nearestSsangyong Dealer for inspection andrepairs.

NOTE

Low brake fuel level may increasethe stopping distance and requiregreater pedal effort as well asgreater pedal travel.

WARNING

Driving the vehicle with the brakefluid warning light on is dangerous.Have the brake system checked andrepaired immediately by nearestSsangyong Dealer.

CAUTION

The brake system warning light maynot come on with parking brake ap-plied and ignition on, indicatingbrake system fault.• Check for bulb failure.• If bulb is working properly, have

brake system checked.



EBD WARNING LIGHT*When the ignition is switched on, this warn-ing light comes on and should go out after 2seconds.If the EBD warning light fail to go out, thisindicates that the ABS is switched off be-cause of a fault.Have the system checked and repaired im-mediately by your nearest SsangyongDealer.

WARNING

If the brake system warning light andABS warning light illuminate at thesame time while driving, it may in-dicate a failure in the base brakesystem due to the malfunction ofABS.• Stop the vehicle and consult your

Ssangyong Dealer.• Have the system checked and re-

paired immediately before con-tinuing your journey.

ABS WARNING LIGHT*This warning light illuminates when the igni-tion is switched on and should go out afterabout 2 seconds.

If this light doesn’t come on when the igni-tion is switched on or if this light doesn’t goout, contact your nearest Ssangyong Dealeror Ssangyong Authorized Service Operation.

If this light illuminates while driving, a mal-function of ABS is indicated. In this case thebrake system performs its regular functionbut without the anti-locking capability. Havethe system checked by Ssangyong Dealeras soon as possible if this condition occurs.



DOOR OPEN WARNING LIGHTThis light comes on when a door is eitheropened or not closed completely.

CAUTION

Driving with door open can cause in-jury to people inside and outside thevehicle.• Before driving off, close all doors.• Check warning light is off.

BATTERY CHARGE WARNINGLIGHTThis warning light indicates that the batteryis being discharged.When the ignition is switched on, this warn-ing light comes on and should go out whenthe engine is started.

If the light illuminates while driving,• Pull off the road and stop your car.• Check the alternator drive belt for loose-

ness or breakage.• If the belt is OK, there is a problem some-

where in the charging system. The prob-lem should be located and corrected assoon as possible. Have the systemchecked and repaired immediately byyour nearest Ssangyong Dealer.

CAUTION

Do not continue driving if the belt isloose or broken.Engine can overheat, damaging en-gine.



AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT*When the ignition is switched on, this warn-ing light illuminates for approximately 6 sec-onds and should go out, to confirm that theair bag is operational.If it does not come on, or if it does not goout after 6 seconds, or if it flashes or illumi-nates continuously while driving, it meansthat there is malfunction in the system. Theair bag system would therefore not be trig-gered in the event of an accident. Have theair bag system checked without delay by aSsangyong Dealer or Ssangyong AuthorizedService Operation.See page 1-41 for details on the air bag.

TURN SIGNAL/HAZARDFLASHER INDICATORWhen the turn signal switch is turned on,this indicator flashes to indicate operation ofthe external turn signal.Shorter flashes indicate the failure of a turnsignal lamp bulb.Both right and left lights flash when thehazard warning switch is turned on.

NOTE

If a bulb is burned out, replace it im-mediately to help avoid an accident.If the indicating arrows don’t go onat all when you signal a turn, checkthe fuse and for burned-out bulbs.

SEAT BELT REMINDERThe seat belt warning light comes on when-ever the ignition switch is placed in the “ON”position unless the driver’s seat belt is se-curely fastened. Also the seat belt warningchime will sound for about 6 seconds whenthe ignition switch is in the “ON” positionunless the driver’s seat belt is secured fas-tened.Attention should be paid to ensure that theseat belts are fastened before driving off.



HIGH BEAM INDICATORThis indicator illuminates when the headlighthigh beam is switched on.

TAILGATE GLASS DEFOGGERINDICATORThe indicator comes on when the tailgateglass defogger is switched “ON”.

TCS (TRACTION CONTROLSYSTEM) INDICATOR*The TCS indicator comes on briefly as youturn the ignition ON. This means the indica-tor bulb is operating properly. The indicatorshould go out after about 2 seconds. If theindicator stays on, the syetem should bechecked as soon as possible by SsangyongDealer.

NOTE

During driving, the light flashes onlywhen the TCS is operating.The TCS will be operated up to 60km/h because of safety driveability.Drive your vehicle slowly when theTCS is operating.



ECS/SPORT INDICATOR*This indicator comes on when the ignition isswitched on and should go out after theengine is started. If the indicator flickerswhile driving, it indicates that there is mal-function in ECS system, have the ECS sys-tem checked at the nearest SsangyongDealer.

NOTE

If the ECS/SPORT indicator stays onwhen the “ECS” switch is pressed, itindicates that the “SPORT” isswitched on. The “SPORT” modeimproves the vehicle’s steerability,in particular when driving on curveor rough roads.

WINTER MODE INDICATORThe indicator will come on when the wintermode (“WINTER”) switch is selected.Use this mode to drive off smoothly undericy and slippery road.

GLOW INDICATOR(FOR DIESEL ENGINE)This indicator comes on when the ignitionswitch is turned on and stays on for a shorttime or may go off right away. The waitingtime will vary according to the engine cool-ant temperature. When the glow plugs aresufficiently heated for cold starting, the lightwill go out.Then, the engine should be started.



POWER MODE INDICATORThe indicator will come on when the powermode (“POWER”) switch is selected.Use this mode if you need more power dur-ing abrupt acceleration, driving on steep hills.

AUTO SHIFT INDICATOR*The indicator comes on when the ignitionswitch is ON and the indicator shows theautomatic transmission selector leverposition.

4WD INDICATOR4WD - Part timeThe “4WD HIGH” or “4WD LOW” indicatorcomes on when the 4WD switch is in “4H”or “4L” position.

CAUTION

Both “4WD HIGH” and “4WD LOW”come on simultaneously when thereis malfunction in part time 4WD Sys-tem.



Light Switch Warning ChimeThe chime sounds to remind you to turn offthe lights if the driver’s door is opened withthem switched on when the ignition key isremoved.

NOTE

The asymmetrical low beam in-creases the field of vision on theright-hand side of the lane. Whendriving in countries which drive onthe left, the 15° section of theheadlamp lenses must have a blackcover strip applied.

LIGHT SWITCHTo turn the lights on or off, twist the knobon the end of the combination switch lever.

There are three position;

“OFF” positionAll lights are off.

PositionPosition, tail, license plate and instrumentpanel lights are illuminated.

PositionHeadlight (low beam) and all the above lightsare illuminated.

4WD - TOD*The “4WD LOW” indicator comes on whenthe 4WD switch is in “4L” position.

CAUTION

To shift into ‘4L’ or ‘4H’, completelystop the vehicle and always press theclutch pedal for manual transmis-sion, or position the selector lever to“N” for automatic transmission, andturn the 4WD switch to ‘4L’ or ‘4H’.

CAUTION

Battery will discharge.Do not leave the lights on while en-gine is off.



TURN SIGNAL SWITCHMove this lever up to the stop position tosignal a right turn.Move this lever down to the stop position tosignal a left turn.When the turn is completed, the signal willcancel and the lever will return to the nor-mal position.When changing lanes, move the switch partway and hold it there. When released, theswitch will spring back to the normalposition.

CAUTION

Battery will discharge.Do not leave the lights on while en-gine is off.

HIGH BEAM SWITCHTo turn on the high beam headlights push thelever towards the instrument panel with thelow beam headlights on.The headlight high beam indicator light in theinstrument panel comes on when the head-lights are on high beam.For low beam headlights, pull the lever backtowards the steering wheel to the normalposition.

NOTE

The light switch must already be inthe position.

Battery Saver (Automatically turns off

the lights)To prevent the battery from discharging, thetail lamp will be go out automatically when adriver gets off (remove key, open and closethe driver’s door) with the tail lamp ON.When inserting the key into key switch, thetail lamp comes again.



Intermittent Wiper ControlThe interval of wiper swings can be ad-justed by twisting the control knob upwardor downward when the windshield wiperswitch is in “INT” position.

• F : Fast interval• S : Slow interval

The intermittent wiper operates automaticallyaccording to the vehicle speed when thewiper switch is in the “INT” position.

WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCHTo operate the windshield wipers, move thelever in 3 downwards steps with the igni-tion on.

OFF = offAUTO = INT or AUTO (rain sensor)LO = Continuous wipe, slow speedHI = Continuous wipe, fast speed

PASSING LIGHT SWITCHTo flash the high beam, pull the lever to-wards the steering wheel and release it.The lever will return to the normal positionwhen released.The high beam headlights stay on as longas you hold the lever.



WINDSHIELD WASHER SWITCHTo spray washer fluid on the windshield, pullthe lever towards the steering wheel withthe ignition on.

When you pull the lever for less than about0.6 seconds, the washer fluid is sprayedonto the windshield, but the windows wip-ers are not operated.

When you pull the lever for more than about0.6 second, the washer fluid is sprayed ontothe windshield while you pull the lever andthen the windshield wipers are operated forseveral cycles. When you release the lever,the wipers automatically returns to the restposition.

CAUTION

In freezing weather, washer fluid canform ice on windshield, blocking for-ward vision.Warm windshield before operatingwasher.

CAUTION

The washer motor can be overheatedand damaged.• Do not operate the washer when

washer fluid tank is empty.• Do not operate the washer con-

tinuously for more than 10seconds.

CAUTION

Wiper operation on dry windshieldcan scratch glass and wear theblades prematurely.Do not operate wipers when wind-shield is dry.

CAUTION

Wiper operation with obstructions,such as snow, can damage wipermotor.Clear obstruction before operating.

CAUTION

Wiper blades can freeze to wind-shield in cold weather.Wiper operation while the blades arefrozen can damage the wiper motor.Check blades are not frozen to wind-shield before operating.



CAUTION

Tailgate window can be scratched orwiper blade can be worn prema-turely.Do not operate the wiper when thewindow is dry.

CAUTION

In cold weather, washer fluid canform ice on rear window, blockingyour vision. Warm rear window be-fore operating washer.

CAUTION

Wiper blades can freeze to rear win-dow in cold weather.Wiper operation while blade is fro-zen can damage wiper motor.Check that blade is not frozen beforeoperating.

CAUTION

Washer motor will be overheated anddamaged.Do not operate the washer whenwasher fluid tank is empty or con-tinuously for more than 10 seconds.

TAILGATE WINDOW WIPER ANDWASHER SWITCHThe tailgate window wiper and washerswitches are located on the claster side.

To operate the tailgate window wiper, ro-tate the switch. To cancel the operation ofthe window wiper.To spray the washer fluid, push the tailgatewasher switch.

CAUTION

Replace the blade when it is worn orwhen it no longer wipers properly, toavoid loss of vision when in use.

FRONT FOG LAMP SWITCH*Fog lamps provide auxiliary illumination andimprove vision in fog or snow.To turn on the front fog lamps, rotate thefront fog lamp switch.



REAR FOG LAMP SWITCH*To turn on the rear fog lamp, push thisswitch while the light switch is placed in position.

When the lamps are switched on, the indi-cator light in the switch comes on.The indicator light will remain on as long asthe rear fog lamps are turned on.Pushing this switch again will turn off therear fog lamps.Rear fog lamps can dazzle people behind.Use rear fog lamps in severe weatherconditions.

* REAR FOG LAMP : Mandatory whererequied by regulation.

ECS SWITCH*Press the switch and “ECS/SPORT” indi-cator light on the instrument panel comeson. In this mode, the suspension is auto-matically controlled in “MEDIUM/HARD”steps according to driving conditions andthis mode improves the vehic le’ssteerability, in particular when driving oncurve or rough roads.Press the switch again to resume normaldriving and “ECS/SPORT” indicator light onthe instrument panel goes off.In this mode, the suspension is automati-cally controlled in “SOFT/MEDIUM/HARD”steps according to driving conditions andthis mode provides the comfortable driv-ing on the normal road.

DOOR UNLOCK SWITCHThe doors will be locked automatically if thevehicle speed exceeds approximately. 50km/h.

To cancel the automatic door lockingfunction, press the door unlock switch.

NOTE

• If the vehicle speed exceeds ap-proximately. 50km/h again, thedoors will be locked automati-cally.

• To open the door when the ve-hicle is stopped, cancel thedoor locking function by press-ing the switch.



OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR &TAILGATE GLASS DEFOGGERSWITCHTo demist or defrost the tailgate window orside rear view mirror, push the defoggerswitch when the ignition switch is in the “ON”position.The defogger indicator in the cluster illumi-nates when the defroster is operating.Pushing it again will turn off the demisteroperating.

LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL (LSD)*LSD is a differential limiting of wheel whichis spinned when one wheel is on a slippingsurface like ice, snow or mud to help easyescaping from them. LSD is integrated in therear axle and please keep eyes on follow-ing precautions.

NOTE

There is no switch or device to con-trol the LSD in the vehicle. It is inte-grated in the rear axle and workswhen one wheel is spinning.

CAUTION

If you run the wheels with high speedwhile escaping mud or puddle, thelimited slip differential (LSD) maybadly be affected. Use other devicessuch as wood block while escapingdepending on the situations.

WARNING

Limited slip differential (LSD) is in-tegrated in the rear axle and oper-ates when there are slippage differ-ences between the left wheel andright wheel. So, in any cases, neverstart the engine if any wheel isjacked up.Particularly, if you start the enginewhile one of rear wheels is jacked up,the wheel on the ground will run dueto operation of the LSD, due to op-eration of the LSD, and make thevehicle move abruptly, so that youcan be seriously injured. You can beseriously injured.



WARNING

When the defogger is turned on, thetailgate window and both outsiderearview mirrors may be hot. Do nottouch them.

CAUTION

• When cleaning the inside of tail-gate window, be careful not toscratch or damage the defoggergrid and connector.

• Do not use the defogger unneces-sarily when the engine is notrunning.

• For SPORTS model, there is notailgate window defogger function.

DEFOGGER SWITCH (SPORTS)*When the switch is pressed, the tailgatewindow and both outside rearview mirrors*will be heated simultaneously for approx. 12minutes (if equipped with tailgate windowand the defogger of outside rearviewmirror).Press the switch again to turn off thedemister operating.*If you operate this function again within 10minutes after completion of first operation, itwill approximately operate for 6 minutes.*The defogger indicator ( ) in the clusterilluminates when the defroster is operating.

CAUTION

When cleaning the inside of tailgatewindow, be careful not to scratch ordamage the defogger wires.Do not clean inside of tailgate win-dow with sharp instruments or win-dow cleaners containing abrasives.

NOTE

In snowy condition, use this defog-ger switch only after removing anysnow from the tailgate window.

NOTE

The defogger uses a lot of power andcan discharge the battery.• Do not use the defogger when

starting the vehicle or the engineis not running.

• Switch off defogger when tailgatewindow is clear.



CAUTION

• Do not put any object piercing onthe seat.

• When cleaning the seats, neveruse organic solvents (benzene,thinner, alcohol or gasoline).

• Operate the seat warmer while theengine is running, or the batterycan be discharged.

• When the seat is warmed, press thepressed switch again to stop theseat warming.

SEAT WARMER SWITCH*HI (High)Press the “HI” portion of the switch to warmthe seat. Press it again to stop the seatwarming.

LO (Low)Press the “LO” portion of the switch towarm the seat with low temperature. Pressit again to stop the seat warming.

WARNING

• You may get burned slightly whileusing the seat warmer. If you haveany of following persons, care-fully use the seat warmer.- Person who is infant, child, aged,

handicapped.- A person who has a delicate skin.- A person who has exhausted.- A person who has taken drowsy

medicine or drunken.• Do not put anything on the seat

that insulates heat such as blan-ket or cushion, etc. Otherwise, theseat may become overheated.



Accelerating With Cruise Control Sys-

tem• While cruise control system is running

1. Push up the ACCEL.SET. switch of acruise control lever and hold it until thedesired speed is reached without anacceleration pedal intervention.

2. When the desired speed is reached,release the lever.

• While cruise control system is not run-ning

1. Accelerate using the acceleration pedalmore over 36km/h.

2. Push up the ACCEL.SET switch of acruise control lever and hold it.

3. And then release the acceleration pedal,slowly.


Setting a Desired Speed1. To operate the cruise control, acceler-

ate to your desired speed using theacceleration pedal more over 36km/h.

2. When the desired speed is reached,push up the ACCEL.SET. switch of acruise control lever or push down theDECEL.SET. switch for 1 second per oneswitching and then release the accelera-tion pedal, slowly.

3. Now, the vehicle is cruised by this sys-tem with set speed.

4. And you can set to other vehicle speedagain with above steps after accelera-tion pedal intervention during cruise con-trol running.

CRUISE CONTROL*(FOR GASOLINE ENGINE)Cruise control is an automatic speed controlsystem that maintains a desired drivingspeed without using the accelerator pedal.The vehicle speed must be greater than36km/h to engage cruise control. This fea-ture is especially useful for motorway driv-ing.

CAUTION

Improper use of cruise control couldbe dangerous.• Do not use on winding roads.• Do not use in heavy traffic.• Do not use on slippery, wet roads.This could result in a loss of control,collision, and/or personal injuries.



• Tap up while cruise control system isrunning

1. Push up the ACCEL.SET. switch of acruise control lever less than 0.5 sec-ond per one switching while the cruisecontrol system is running. This is a tapup switching.

2. When you operate a tap-up switching,the vehicle is accelerated for 1.3km/hover the previous set speed.

3. If you want to accelerate for 13km/h, op-erate the tap-up switching ten timeswithout accelerating with cruise controlsystem.

Decelerating With Cruise Control Sys-

tem• While Cruise control system is running

1. Push down the DECEL.SET. Switch of acruise control lever and hold it until thedesired speed is reached without abrake pedal intervention. But the cruisecontrol system cannot maintain thecruise function at less than 34km/h.


• When Cruise control system is not run-ning

1. Push down the DECEL.SET. Switch of acruise control lever and hold it.

2. And then release the acceleration pedal,slowly.

3. When the desired speed is reached,release the lever. But the cruise controlsystem cannot maintain the cruise func-tion at less than 34km/h.

• Tap down while cruise control systemis running

1. Push down the DECEL.SET. Switch of acruise control lever less than 0.5 sec-ond per one switching while the cruisecontrol system is running. This is a tapdown switching.

2. When you operate a tap-down switching,the vehicle is decelerated for 1km/h be-low the previous set speed.

3. If you want to decelerate for 10km/h, op-erate the tap-down switching ten timeswithout brake pedal intervention.



CAUTION

Keep the main cruise control switchas neutral position when not usingthe cruise control.

Abnormal Cancellation of cruise control1. When the rapid deceleration is applied

without braking.2. When the rapid acceleration is applied

without acceleration pedal intervention.3. When the cruise control lever is failed.4. When the brake switch and brake light

switch input signal is unplausible.

And the cruise control system cannot beoperated again in driving state. In this case,you should stop the vehicle, and turn off theignition switch and then turn it on again.After you do that, you can use the cruisecontrol system again. But if the cruise con-trol system isn’t recovered, you should con-tact Ssangyong Dealer for diagnosis of thecruise control system.

CAUTION

Abnormal changes of the selectorlever can damage the engine.Do not move the shift lever to Neu-ral while driving at the set speed.Automatic transmission damagemay result.

Normal Cancellation of cruise controlThe cruise control system will be canceledwhen one or more items of the followingconditions is applied;

1. When the brake pedal is depressed.2. When the cruising speed is downed less

than 34km/h.3. When the off switch is operated by

pulling rearward the cruise control lever.4. When ABD is activated.

And the cruise control system can be oper-ated again in driving state.

Recovery of Set SpeedEven if the cruise control is canceled, theprevious set cruise speed can be recoveredby pushing toward the RSM (resume) switchof a cruise control lever when the currentvehicle speed is higher than 36km/h withoutacceleration intervention. But if you turn offthe ignition switch, the memorized set speedis cleared and you cannot recover the pre-vious set speed.

CAUTION

The resume position should only beused if the driver is fully aware ofthis speed and wishes to resume thisparticular speed.



HAZARD WARNING FLASHERSWITCHTo turn on the hazard warning flashers,push the hazard warning flasher switch. Allturn signal lamps will flash simultaneouslywith the hazard warning indicators.Push this switch again to turn them off.The switch can be operated with the igni-tion on or off.Use the hazard warning flasher to warnother drivers when you stop or park underemergency conditions, or when your vehiclebecomes a traffic hazard. Avoid stopping onthe road if possible.

Using Cruise Control on HillsHow well cruise control works on hills de-pends on the speed, load, and the steep-ness of the hill.

When going up steep hills, you may have topress the accelerator pedal to maintain yourspeed. When going downhill, you may haveto brake or shift to a lower gear to keep yourspeed down.

Applying the brake takes you out of cruisecontrol.

CAUTION

• The speed that has been set maynot be maintained on uphill ordownhill slopes.

• The speed may drop to less thanthe set speed on a steep uphillgrade. The accelerator must beused if you want to maintain thatspeed.

• The speed may increase to morethan the set speed on a steep down-hill grade. When the speed in-creases too much, turn off thecruise control.



HEADLAMP LEVELING SWITCH*With the low beam switched on, adjust theaiming angle of headlights to suit the vehicleload.

• To lower the aiming angle, push theswitch downward.

• To raise the aiming angle, push theswitch upward.

NOTE

According to load condition, adjustthe aiming angle of headlights.

DIGITAL CLOCKWhen the ignition is on, the time is displayedin the digital clock.There are three adjusting buttons for the digi-tal clock.

1. HOUR : Hour Adjusting ButtonTo go forward one hour, press H buttononce using a pointer, such as ball-pointpen, with the ignition on.To go forward continuously, keep thisbutton depressed.

4 WHEEL DRIVE SWITCHThe indicator light in the cluster will come onaccording to the 4WD operation.

Part Time 4WD SystemTo operate the 4WD, rotate the switch to ‘4H’or ‘4L’.

• 2H : 2-wheel drive, normal drive mode.• 4H : 4-wheel drive high speed.• 4L : 4-wheel drive low speed.

TOD 4WD SystemRotate the switch according to road condi-tion.

• 4H : 4-wheel drive high speed, normaldrive mode

• 4L : 4-wheel drive low speed



CAUTION

The lighter can be overheated andthis can cause a fire hazard.• Do not hold the lighter pressed in

by hand while heating.• If the lighter does not pop out

within 30 seconds, pull it out andhave the problem corrected bySsangyong Dealer.

NOTE

Use of the lighter socket for plug-inaccessories can cause damage orelectrical damage.

CIGARETTE LIGHTERTo operate the cigarette lighter, press it inall the way when the ignition switch is inthe “ACC” or “ON” position.When it becomes heated, it automaticallypops out ready for use.

CAUTION

The barrel of the lighter becomes hotduring use and can cause burns.• Do not touch barrel of lighter.• Do not allow children to operate

or play with cigarette lighter.

2. MIN : Minute Adjusting ButtonTo go forward one minute, press MINbutton once using a pointer, such asball-point pen, with the ignition on.To go forward continuously, keep thisbutton depressed.

3. SET : Setting ButtonTo reset the time by the time signal, pressthe SET button using a pointer, such asball-point pen, with the ignition on.For example, if this button is pressedwhile the time is between 8:00 and 8:29the display is set to 8:00. If this buttonis pressed while the time is between 8:30 and 8:59, the display is set to 9:00.

8:00 ~ 8:29 → 8:008:30 ~ 8:59 → 9:00

4. DISP : Display ButtonTo display the time, press “DISP” buttononce using a pointer, such as ball-pointpen, with the ignition on.

NOTE

When disconnecting the battery orreplacing the fuse, the clock shouldbe adjusted again.



Rear AshtrayRear ashtray for rear seat passenger is in-stalled in the rear of the center consoleOpen the ashtray by swinging the upperedge of the lid down.After using the ashtray, close it completely.To empty the ashtray, open the ashtray fully,depress the retaining spring in center, tipand pull out the ashtray.To install, attach at the bottom and push theashtray back into place.

HORN SWITCHTo sound the horn, press the center of thesteering wheel.The horn sounds with the ignition switch inany position.Keep use of the horn to a minimum.

ASHTRAYFront AshtrayTo open the front ashtray, push the coverof ashtray. After using the ashtray, push itcompletely back in.To empty the ashtray, open the ashtray fully,depress the metal plate and pull the ashtrayall the way out.

WARNING

Putting lit cigarettes or matches inashtray with other combustible ma-terials can cause a fire hazard.Do not use ashtray as a waste recep-tacle.



COURTESY LIGHTThe courtesy light is located on the driver’sand passenger’s door to illuminate the spacearound the feet.The courtesy light turns on when the dooris opened regardless of the ignition switchposition.

Rear Room LampTo turn on the light, push the switch.To turn off the light, push the switch again.

ROOM LAMPFront Room LampThe room lamp switch has two positions.

“Door” PositionThe light comes on when either of the doorsis opened regardless of the ignition switchposition.

“SPOT” PositionThe light comes on and stays on regardlessof the ignition switch position.

NOTE

When the ‘DOOR’ switch is on, it be-gins to dim for several seconds afterclosing the door.



CUP HOLDERThe cup holder is located on the center ofthe console box for holding cup in the hole.

CAUTION

When vehicle is in motion, the liquidmay spill out.Spilled liquid can damage the ve-hicle and cause burns if it is hot.Do not use cup holder while vehicleis in motion.

SUN VISORSTo block out glare, the sunvisor can beswung down or pivoted to the side whenunhooked.The ticket holder is provided to the rear faceof the sunvisor on the driver side. The van-ity mirror is provided to the rear face of thesunvisor on the passenger side

CAUTION

Do not place the sunvisor in such amanner that it obscures visibility ofthe roadway, traffic or other objects.

LUGGAGE ROOM LAMPThe luggage room lamp is located on the rearside of headlining.

The luggage room lamp is illuminated byopening the tailgate.To turn on the lamp, push the right part ofthe lamp.To turn off the lamp, push the left part ofthe lamp.



GLOVE BOXOpen the glove box by pulling the releaselever and the indicator lamp comes on foryour usage at night.Close it with a firm push..

WARNING

Driving with glove box lid open cancause injury in case of an accidentor a sudden stop.Keep glove box lid closed when driv-ing.

GLOVE BOX ILLUMINATIONThe glove box is illuminated when the lid isin the open position with the ignition switchplaced in “ON” position.

MAP POCKETThe map pocket is located on each frontdoors. For sporage of, maps, magazines andother items.

DOUBLE SUN VISORS*To block out glare, the main sunvisor andauxiliary sunvisor can be swung down orto the left (right), if necessary.The ticket holder is provided to the rearface of the main sunvisor (on the driverside) and the vanity mirror is provided tothe rear face of the main sunvisor on thepassenger side.



ASSIST GRIPYour vehicle has assist grips above thefront seat passenger’s door and the reardoors.The grips above the rear doors includes acoat hook.Passengers can use the grips for assistancein entering/exiting the vehicle, or for handholds during spirited driving.

FRONT

REAR

WARNING

Do not hang anything on the assistgrips, unless they are equipped witha coat hook.Hanging items on your vehicle’s as-sist grips can obstruct the driver’sview.Obstructing the driver’s view canlead to an accident resulting in per-sonal injuries and damage to yourvehicle or other property.

AUXILIARY ELECTRIC SOCKETYou can use the auxiliary electric socketlocated on the left side of luggage roomwhen cleaning inside the vehicle and so on.

CAUTION

Do not park the vehicle with anyelectric appliance plugged-in.It can cause the battery discharge ora fire hazard.Make sure that electrical applianceis plugged-out after usage.



LUGGAGE HOOKSYour vehicle has luggage hooks on the lug-gage room floor.

WARNING

The luggage hooks should be used tosecure all loads in the luggage roomby using the proper straps.


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4VENTILATION, HEATING AND

AIR CONDITIONING*


4–2 VENTILATION, HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING*

VENTILATION AND HEATINGThis system allows you to control the heatingand ventilation inside your vehicle.If your vehicle is equipped with airconditioning (A/C), you also use this systemto control passenger compartment cooling.

AIR VENTSSide VentsYou can direct air through both adjustableside vents toward either side of the frontpassenger area.

Windshield Defroster VentsThe windshield defroster vents direct air ontothe windshield.

Center VentsYou can control the direction of airflowthrough both adjustable center vents.

Front Foot VentsThe front foot vents direct air into the frontfoot area.

Front Door Window Defroster VentsThe front door window defroster ventsdirect air onto the side windows, mainly inthe area near the outside mirror.

Rear Foot VentsCooled or heated air travels to the rear footarea through ducts underneath the frontseats.

1. Side Vents2. Windshield Defroster Vents3. Center Vents

4. Front Foot Vents5. Front Door Window Defroster Vents6. Rear Foot Vents


VENTILATION, HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING* 4–3

SEMI-AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING

SEMI-AUTOMATIC

B. Fan Control SwitchThe fan control switch provides the speedcontrol of the blower fan.

In ‘AUTO’ position, the fan speed will beautomatically controlled according to selectedtemperature.

A. Temperature Control SwitchThe temperature control switch controls thetemperature of the air that comes throughthe air vents.

Only when the ‘AUTO’ mode is selected, theselected temperature can be automaticallymaintained.

CONTROL PANELA. Temperature control switch

B. Fan Control switch

C. Recirculation switch

D. Air distribution switch

E. Air conditioning (A/C) switch*



C. Recirculation SwitchPress this switch when driving in dustyconditions or to avoid traffic or outsidefumes, and when quick cooling or heatingof the passenger area is required.The indicator light will illuminate and insideair is recirculated.Pressing the recirculation switch again willdraw outside air into the passengercompartment. The indicator will go out.

D. Air Distribution SwitchThis switch allows you to select the outletair flow.This switch has the following five positions;

1. Face position2. Bi-Level position3. Foot position4. Foot/Defrosting position5. Defrosting position

1. Face Position ( )

This setting directs air through the centerand side vents.

Continued operation in the recircu-lation mode could cause interior tobecome stuffy and windows to fog up.Use recirculation mode in shortperiods of time.

CAUTION



2. Bi-Level Position ( )

Air flows from the center, side vents and

the front, rear foot vents.

4. Foot/Defrosting Position ( )

This setting allows half of the air to flowfrom the front, rear foot vents. It allows therest of the air to flow from the defroster andthe front door window defroster vents.

3. Foot Position ( )

This setting sends the majority of the airthrough the front, rear foot vents. The restof the air flows from the defroster and thefront door window defroster vents.



5. Defrosting Position ( )

This setting directs the air to flow from thedefroster and the front door windowdefroster vents.

E. Air Conditioning Switch*AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM*The refrigeration unit of the air conditioning

(A/C) system cools and removes moisture

from the air inside your vehicle.

Even with the A/C on, your vehicle will pro-duce warm air if you set the temperaturecontrol switch to warm.

CAUTION

• Using your air conditioning (A/C)system while driving up long hillsor in heavy traffic can cause theengine to overheat.

• Vehicle can be damaged.• Watch temperature gauge. Turn

OFF A/C if gauge indicates engineoverheating.



To turn on the air conditioning (A/C) :1. Start the engine.2. Press A/C switch.

(Indicator light will come on to confirmthe A/C is running.)

3. Adjust fan speed.

NOTE

The air conditioning will not operatewhen the fan control switch is in theoff position.

To turn OFF the A/C :1. Press A/C switch again.

(Indicator light will go off to confirm theA/C is not running.)

Do not use or in extremelyhumid weather when the temperaturecontrol switch is set to the blue areafor cooling.The difference between the outsideair and the temperature of thewindshield can cause the windows tofog, thereby restricting your view.This can lead to an accident whichcan damage your vehicle and causepersonal injuries.

CAUTION

OPERATING TIPS FOR VENTILATIONSYSTEMIf your vehicle has been parked in directsunlight, open the windows before turningon the air conditioning (A/C).

To clear foggy windows on rainy days or inhigh humidity, decrease the humidity byusing the A/C.

Turn on the A/C system for a few minutesat least once each week, even in wintermonths or when the A/C system is not beingused regularly.This maintains proper lubrication of thecompressor and the seals and will prolongthe service life of the system.

Driving in stop-and-go traffic may reduce theeffectiveness of the A/C system.

The A/C compressor does not operate whenthe fan control knob is turned OFF.

Obstructions (snow, ice, leaves, etc.) on theair inlet grilles in front of the windshield canreduce the effectiveness of the ventilation,heating and air conditioning.



AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONERCONTROL PANEL

1. Air recirculation switch2. AUTO switch3. TEMP switch

4. Fan speed control switch5. Defroster switch6. Air conditioner switch

7. OFF switch8. VFD9. MODE switch



AUTO switchPress the switch to turn on the system.On the VFD, the AUTO indicator will becomes on.In ‘AUTO’ mode, the fan speed, air flow andair vent will be automatically controlledaccording to the adjusted temperature.

TEMP switchYou can adjust the temperature between17°C ~ 32°C.• Press the ( ) section of the switch to

raise the temperature by 0.5°C degree.• Press the ( ) section of the switch to

lower the temperature by 0.5°C degree.

OFF switchPress the switch to turn off the airconditioning system. The VFD also goes out.

Fan speed control switchThe fan speed can be adjusted in 6 stages.• Press ( ) on the switch to reduce the

fan speed.• Press ( ) on the switch to increase the

fan speed.

When the switch is operated, the fan speedshow up as bar and “AUTO” goes out.

MODE switchBy pressing the switch, the air flow modechanges as shown in order.

When the switch is operated, the AUTOindicator goes out.

Air conditioner switchWhen you press the switch, the indicatorlight ( ) comes on and the air conditionerstarts to operate.When you press the switch again, the airconditioner stops operation and indicatorgoes out.AUTO indicator doesn’t come on during theswitch operation.

Air recirculation switchBy pressing the switch, outside air intakemode and recirculation mode changesalternatively.When the fresh air intake mode is selected,indicator ( ) comes on. Recirculationmode is selected ( ) indicator comeson. When the switch is operated, the AUTOindicator goes out.



WARNING

• Continued operation in the recir-culation mode could cause interiorto become stuffy and windows tofog up. Use recirculation mode inshort period of time. And, it maycause a deadly intoxication ifcarbon monoxide has already flowninto the passenger compartment. Afterpassed through the contaminatedarea, press the recirculation switchagain to draw outside air into thepassenger compartment.

• In rainy or high humid condition,the difference between the outsideair and the temperature of thewindshield may cause the windowsto fog, thereby restricting yourview. This can lead to an accidentwhich can damage your vehicleand cause personal injuries. Inthis case, select the fresh air intakemode with the recirculation switchand press the defroster ( )switch to remove the fog on thewindshield.

NOTE

When pressing the defroster ( )switch in air recirculation mode, theair flow direction is automaticallychanged to the fresh air intake mode.

Defroster switchWhen you press the switch, the airflowdirection will be changed to windshield anddoor glasses, the air conditioner operatesautomatically and outside air comes in. Atthis moment, the indicator ( ) comes on.When the defrosting is completed, press theswitch to return to normal operations.When the switch is operated, the airconditioner indicator ( ) and fresh airintake mode indicator ( ) comes on.At this moment, AUTO indicator goes out.

Automatic Operation1. Set the desired temperature with TEMP

switch.2. Press the AUTO switch.

The temperature of the passengercompartment will be maintainedautomatically. Air flow distribution and fanspeed are also controlled automatically.



MANUAL OPERATION• Under the automatic cooling and heating,

you can control the air conditionerfunctions manually by operating the airconditioner switch, fan speed controlswitch, MODE switch or air recirculationswitch.

• At this moment, the AUTO indicator goesout. If you want to use full automaticfunctions again after manual adjustment,press the AUTO switch. At this moment,the AUTO indicator comes on.

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5TURBO CHARGER SYSTEM


5–2 TURBO CHARGER SYSTEM

ENGINE COMPARTMENT

1. ABS/ABD (TCS)*2. Engine oil level dipstick3. Windshield wiper motor4. Engine oil filler cap5. VIN plate6. Brake fluid tank

7. Fuse box 8. Washer fluid tank 9. Battery10. Power steering fluid tank11. Fuel filter12. Engine

13. EGR Valve14. Air cleaner15. Coolant surge tank


TURBO CHARGER SYSTEM 5–3

INTRODUCTION

1. Cylinder2. Intercooler3. Compressed air flow4. Compressor5. Air inlet6. Turbocharger oil inlet

7. Turbine wheel8. Exhaust gas outlet9. Bypass valve10. Turbocharger oil outlet11. Compressor wheel

What is the turbocharger?Turbochargers are based on gas turbineengine technology, but operate under con-siderably greater pressure.The turbocharger consists of two turbo ele-ments, a turbine and a compressor, both ofwhich are driven from the main center shaft.The turbine rotates between 50,000~160,000spins per minute and uses the energy of theexhaust gas to drive the compressor. Thecompressor, in turn, draws in fresh air whichit supplies to the cylinders in compressedfrom.As more fuel is drawn into the engine, out-put performance is boosted between15~30% in comparison to a non-turbo-charged engine.

Advantages of a turbochargerTurbocharger helps the engine operate moresmoothly and with greater efficiency.• Increase specific power• Compensate for power loss at altitude• Reduce emissions and noise

Specification

Model

Max. torque (Nm/rpm)

Max. output (ps/rpm)

D29ST

250 / 2250

120 / 4000


5–4 TURBO CHARGER SYSTEM

CAUTION

• At low ambient temperature, orwhen ever the vehicle has not beenused for a long period, normalengine oil pressure and flow is af-fected. Under these conditions theengine should be started and al-lowed to idle for a few minutesbefore operating at a higher rpm.

• Avoid long periods of engineidling. The combination of low-pressures in the turbine and com-pressor may allow oil to seep pastthe seal into the turbine or thecompressor.

TURBO CHARGER INSPECTIONGood maintenance practices should be ob-served, particularly regarding air filtrationand oil quality and filtration.These areas are important because of aturbocharger’s speed of operation.Proper operating procedures and preventivemaintenance practices enhance good turbo-service lift and performance.

1. Turbo charger 2. Oil inlet line3. Intercooler inlet line 4. Intake line

CAUTION

Operating the turbocharger systemwithout the intake and exhaust mani-fold mounting can result in severeengine damage.

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCEThe vehicle owner should be encouraged toobserve the following precautions to ensuremaximum turbocharger service life.

CAUTION

• Operate the engine above idle onlyafter normal engine oil pressurehas been established. Reviving upthe engine, immediately afterstart-up, could result in damage tothe turbocharger unit.Forcing the turbocharger to oper-ate before the bearings are ad-equately lubricated creates unnec-essary friction.

• Take steps to reduce temperatureand speeds from their maximumbefore shutting down the engine.

• The turbocharger may need to bepre-oiled after oil change or anyservice that involves oil draining.Crank the engine a few times be-fore allowing start, then start theengine and allow it to idle for aperiod to establish full oil circu-lation and pressure before operat-ing at higher rpm.


6IN CASE OF EMERGENCY


6–2 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

SPARE WHEEL, JACK ANDVEHICLE TOOLSThe spare wheel is retained under theluggage floor, behind the rear bumper. Thejack and vehicle tools are located at the rightside of luggage room.- Tools1. Jack 5. Driver (-, +)2. Wheel wrench 6. Tools bag3. Pliers 7. Open end wrench4. Rubber ring

WARNING

• Do not store jack, spare tyre, orother equipment in passengercompartment.

• In sudden stop or collision, looseequipment can be thrown aroundinside your vehicle and causepersonal injuries.

• Always store jack, spare tyre, othertools and equipment securely intheir proper location.

JACK SPECIFICATIONS

Safe Working Load

WARNING

Do not use jack provided with yourvehicle on other vehicles.

Ssangyong designed the jack for useon your vehicle only.

Use of this jack on other vehiclesmay damage the other vehicles oryour jack and lead to personalinjury.The jack is intended exclusively forjacking up the vehicle whenchanging a wheel.Never exceed the jack’s safe workingload.Vehicle support stands must be usedwhen working, under the vehicle.

1,300kg


IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 6–3

HANDLE LOCATION (7-SEATER)The handle to remove the spare tire is locatedon the lower right side of the luggage room.

NOTE

The connecting rod for the screwjack is located under the rear(second) seat (covered by floor mat).(The same location with SPORTSmodel.)

SPORTS model (At the lower rightside of the second seat)

HOW TO CHANGE A FLAT TYREIf a tyre goes flat, follow these safetyinstructions before you change the tyre:

Tyre Change Safety Precautions

1. Turn on hazard flashers.2. Move off the road to a safe place away

from traffic.3. Park on a firm and level surface.4. Turn off engine and remove key.5. Set parking brake.6. If vehicle has an automatic transmission,

shift to P. If your vehicle has a manualtransmission, shift to first or reverse.

7. Have all passengers get out of vehicleand stand in safe a place.



Getting the Jack Connection RodJack connection rod is located under therear seats and covered by carpet.

8. Use a wedge, block of wood, or rocksin front of and behind the tyre that isdiagonal from the tyre you plan tochange.

Failure to follow these safety precautionscan cause your vehicle to slip off the jackpossibly causing serious injury.

HANDLE LOCATION: SPORTSMODEL1. Connecting rod2. Wheel nut wrench

They are located under the rear seat ofsecond row (covered by floor mat).



Removing the Spare Wheel1. Insert the spare wheel handle into the

hole above the rear bumper.2. Then attach the wheel nut wrench into

the spare wheel handle.3. Rotate the wheel nut wrench counter-

clockwise until the winch wire isloosened.

4. Slide the lift plate through the center ofthe spare wheel, then place the sparewheel near the flat tyre.

WARNING

When installing the spare tyre to thecarrier, please follow these instruc-tions:1. Lay the tyre flat on the ground and

ensure the outer surface of thewheel disc is facing DOWN (tyrevalve stem facing down).

2. Locate the lift plate correctlythrough the center of the rim.

3. When securing the tyre in thecarrier, ensure that it is seatedagainst the floor pan correctly anddo not overtighten.

4. If the spare tyre is in flat, you mustkeep it in the luggage room.

Installing the Spare Wheel1. Insert the jack handle into the actuator

hole and turn counterclockwise until thecable/retainer is extended for insertioninto the wheel.

2. Install the retainer through wheel centerwith valve stem facing down.

3. Rotate the handle clockwise to securetyre. Take care the tyre goes straight upwithout touching any other parts.Continue until the lift mechanism “Click”3 times.

4. Check for proper seating againstunderbody supports and retighten ifnecessary.

5. Confirm the outer surface facing down.

Outer surface facing DOWN



SPARE TIRE OF 7-SEATERRemoval and Installation of spare tire

WARNING

Please follow these safety instructionsbefore you change the damaged tire.• Make sure of surrounding safety

conditions and move off the roadto a safe place away from traffic.Park on a firm and level groundand turn on the hazard warninglamp. Turn off the engine andfirmly pull the parking brake.

• Use a wedge, block of wood, orrocks in front of and behind thetire that is diagonal from the tireyou plan to change.

1. Rotate the latch bolt counterclockwiseas shown using the wheel nut wrench.

2. Hold the tire and carrier and thencompletely remove the bolt.

3. After removing the bolt, get down the tireand carrier and then pull out the tire.

WARNING

• When the spare tire (temporarytire) is installed, drive the vehicleless than 60 km/h. Please keep inmind that the maximum drivingspeed is up to 80 Km/h andmaintain the air pressure to 60 psi.Avoid long distance driving.

• The spare tire (temporary tire)should be used in emergency casesonly, so never use it for normaldriving purposes. When the sparetire (temporary tire) is installed,immediately, replace it with specifiedtire from nearest Ssangyongauthorized service shop.

WARNING

When refitting the tire on the carrier,put the outer surface of the tire to befacing down. And tighten the boltcorrect and firm.

Musso Sport Only Musso Only



CAUTION

Do not remove any of the nuts untilyou have raised that wheel off theground.

Changing a Wheel1. Remove the spare wheel from stowage

area with jacking tools.2. Use the wheel wrench to loosen the

wheel nuts one turn each.

3. Insert the jack connection rod and thewheel wrench into the jack.

4. Rotate the jack connection rod clockwiseto raise the lift head slightly.

5. Locate the jack according to the fig.below.

Jack connection rod

Wheel wrench

(Front)

CAUTIONDo not attempt to raise vehicle untilthe jack is in the proper position,and secure both to the vehicle andthe ground.

7. Jack up the vehicle by rotating the jackconnection rod clockwise until the tyreis off ground about 1inch (3cm).

6. Place the jack vertically at the front orrear jacking location closest to the wheelyou plan to change.

WARNING

If you remove the bolt withoutholding the tire and carrier, the tireand carrier will drop suddenly sokeep in mind that you could beinjured. If necessary, position thejack under the tire and carrier asshown and slowly get it down byusing the jack.



12. Replace and lightly seat the wheel nutsby turning clockwise.

13. Turn jack connection rod counter-clockwise and lower vehicle to theground.

14. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly to 74±14lb-ft (100±20 N•m); for steel wheel,89±7 lb-ft (120±10 N•m); for aluminumwheel according to sequence No. ofbelow figure.

15. Check and adjust tyre pressure.16. Secure the jack and tools in their proper

locations.17. Secure the flat tyre in the spare tyre well

on the tailgate.

9. Remove wheel nuts completely byturning counterclockwise.

10. Remove tyre and wheel.11. Mount spare tyre on the wheel hub.

CAUTION

• Never use oil or grease on wheelnuts.

• Always use the correct wheel nuts.• Using the wheel nut wrench in the

vehicle tool kit, tighten the nutdown firmly.

• As soon as possible, take your carto a Ssangyong dealer orSsangyong Authorized ServiceOperation and have the wheel nutstightend according to Ssangyongspecifications.

• If tighten inconnectly, the nutscould come loose.

(Rear)

8. As the jack begins to raise the vehicle,make sure jack is properly placed so itwill not slip.

NOTE

Do not raise vehicle more than isnecessary to change wheel.

WARNING

Never get under car or start or runthe engine while car is supported bya jack.Vehicle may slip off the jackresulting in serious injury or death.



WARNING

When using the jack the vehicle couldbecome unstable and move, damagingthe vehicle or badly injuring.• Use jack supplied at correct jack-

ing position.• When installing the jack for lift-

ing the vehicle, it should be per-pendicular to the ground.

• Do not go under a jacked-up vehicle.• Do not start engine while jacked up.• Before jacking, get all passengers

out of the vehicle and clear of ve-hicle and other traffic.

• Use jack only for changing wheels.• Do not jack vehicle on an inclined

or slippery surface.• Use jacking position nearest to re-

quired wheel change.• Block wheel diagonally opposite

the wheel to be changed.• Before jacking ensure parking

brake is on and the transmissionis set in 1st or reverse gear(manual transmission) or P (auto-matic transmission).

• Do not jack the vehicle and changethe wheel where traffic is close.

STARTING THE ENGINE WITHJUMPER CABLES

CAUTION

• Do not try to start vehicle bypushing or pulling it.

• This can damage the catalytic con-verter and automatic transaxle, andmay cause personal injury.

You can start a vehicle that has a dis-charged battery by transferring electricalpower to it from a battery in another vehicle.

WARNING

Batteries can explode.You could be burned by battery acid.Electrical short could injure you ordamage the vehicles.• Do not expose battery to flames or

sparks.• Do not lean over battery while

jump starting vehicle.• Do not allow cable terminals to

touch each other.• Wear eye protection when working

near any battery.• Do not allow battery fluid to con-

tact eyes, skin, fabric, or paintedsurfaces.

• Make sure battery providing jumpstart has the same voltage as thebattery receiving the jump.

• Do not disconnect dischargedbattery from vehicle.

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Attaching Jumper CablesTo jump start your battery, connect thejumper cables in the following order:

1. Connect one clamp of the first lead ofthe jumper cable to the positive terminalof the charged battery. (identified by a“+” sign on the battery case or terminal.)

2. Connect other end of this same jumpercable lead to the positive terminal of thedischarged battery. (the “+” terminal.)

3. Connect one end of the second lead onjumper cable to the negative terminal ofthe charged battery. (identified by a “–”sign on the battery case or terminal.)

CAUTION

Turn audio system off before jumpstarting your vehicle. Otherwise youmay damage audio system

WARNING

Always route jumper cables so theycannot catch on rotating parts in theengine compartment. Otherwise youmay damage vehicle and causeserious personal injury.

WARNING

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Failure to follow these precautionsor the following instructions forstarting an engine with jumpercables can cause battery to explode,resulting in burns from battery acid,or electrical short circuit.This can create damage to electricalsystems in both vehicles, and causeserious personal injury.

Before jump starting with an anotherbattery:

1. Apply parking brake.

2. In a vehicle with automatic transmission,shift to PARK; with manual 5 speedtransmission, shift to NEUTRAL.

3. Switch off all electrical accessories.



WARNING

• Last connection to the vehicle tobe charged should NOT be madeto the negative (“–”) batteryterminal.

• Attach the clamp for this lastconnection to a steel bracketbolted to the engine block.

• This last connection should be asfar away from the battery aspossible.

• Connecting the jumper cable to thenegative terminal of the dis-charged battery could result inarcing and possibly a batteryexplosion. Serious personal injuryor vehicle damage can result.

4. Make the last connection to a suitableground, such as a steel bracket boltedto the engine block.

5. The engine of the vehicle providing thejump start can be allowed to run duringthe jump start.

Attempts to start the engine of thevehicle with the discharged batteryshould be made at intervals of about oneminute and should not last longer than15 seconds each.

Once the previously discharged vehicle isrunning:

6. Carefully disconnect the groundconnection(“-”). Begin with the vehiclewith the discharged battery.

Leave the discharged vehicle running.

7. Disconnect the negative lead fromvehicle providing the jump.

8. Disconnect the “+” lead from bothbatteries.

9. Operate the discharged vehicle forapproximately 20 minutes. This will allowthe charging system to recharge yourbattery.

10. If this discharge condition recurs, consultyour Ssangyong dealer or an authorizedSsangyong Service Operation.

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLEIf it is necessary to tow your vehicle,contact a Ssangyong dealer or a professionaltow truck service.

WARNING

• Never let passengers ride in avehicle that is being towed.

• Never tow a vehicle faster thansafe or posted speeds.

• Never tow a vehicle with damagedparts that are not fully secured onthe vehicle.

Failure to observe these precautionscan result in personal injury.



EMERGENCY TOWINGFor emergency towing when a towingservice is not available, your vehicle isequipped with the towing hooks under thefront and rear of the vehicle for use with atow rope.

Front towing hook

CAUTION

• Never tow your vehicle from thefront/rear with the rear/frontwheels on the road.

• If your vehicle must be towed fromthe front/rear, use a towing dollyunder the front wheels.

Towing your vehicle with the rear/front wheels on the road can causesevere damage to your vehicle trans-mission.

Rear towing hooks

Your vehicle (4 Wheel Drive Vehicles) shouldbe towed with towing dolly under thewheels or on a flat bed.

CAUTION

To tow the vehicle with the front/rearwheels on the ground, never forget todisconnect the front/rear propellershaft from the transfer case or axleassembly and secure them in safeposition.



When towing your vehicle with the tow rope:• Secure the rope to both of the towing

hooks under the front of the vehicle astight as possible.

• Switch on the hazard warning flasherof both vehicles.

• Place the gearshift lever in neutral andrelease the parking brake.

• Set the ignition in the ON position torelease the steering column lock and topermit the operation of brake lamps,horn and windshield wipers.

• Only the driver should be in the towedvehicle to steer it and operate thebrakes.

• To prevent the entry of exhaust fumesfrom the towing vehicles, close thewindows and place the air intake leverto the recirculation mode.

• Drive off slowly and avoid jerkymovements.

WARNING

When towing with a tow rope, controlof towed vehicle can be lost.• Do not tow if the wheels, transmis-

sion, axles, steering or brakes aredamaged.

• Do not remove key from ignitionswitch as this will make the vehicleunsteerable.

CAUTION

When towing the vehicle with a towrope, the vehicle can be damaged.To reduce damage,• Use tow hooks only if no other

towing equipment is available.• Only tow the vehicle from front.• Keep tow rope clear of bumper.• Ensure tow rope is securely fixed to

tow hook, at both ends. Check bypulling on tow rope.

• Towing with a tow rope couldcause severe automatic transmis-sion damage. When towing vehiclewith automatic transmission, useflat bed or wheel lift equipment.

• When towing another vehicle usethe rear towing hook.

TRAILER TOWING*Your vehicle is designed primarily as apassenger vehicle therefore handling,braking, durability and economy will beaffected by towing a trailer.Your safety and satisfaction depend uponproper use of correct equipment. Also, youshould avoid overloading and other abusiveuse.The maximum loaded trailer weight you canpull with your vehicle depends on yourintended use and what special equipmenthas been installed on it. Before attemptingany towing, ensure that the correctequipment is fitted to your vehicle.Your Ssangyong Dealer will help supply andinstall towing equipment to suit yourrequirement.



Maximum Load Limits (unit: kg) WARNING

In higher elevations the engineoutput and gradability may drop sothat it may not be possible for thepermissible trailer loads to be fullyutilized in mountainous territory.So, after 1,000m height, permissibletrailer loads should be reduced 10%every another 1,000m height.

D29ST/G23D

Type

with brake

without brake

with brake

without brake

Trailer Tongue

2,300 140

750 140

2,300 140

750 140G32D

Trailer LoadingTo load your trailer properly, you must knowhow to measure gross trailer weight andtrailer ball weight. Gross trailer weight is theweight of the trailer plus all cargo in it.You can measure gross trailer weight byputting the fully loaded trailer on a vehiclescale.Trailer ball weight is the downward forceexerted on the hitch by the trailer coupler atits normal towing height. This weight can bemeasured using a bathroom scale.The weight of your loaded trailer (grosstrailer weight) should never exceed thespecified values.The maximum permissible trailer ball weightis 140kg.The permissible trailer loads are valid forseveral gradients from 6.8% to 12.6% ac-cording to engine power applied.When the trailer has been coupled, thepermissible rear axle load for the fully loadedtowing vehicle (including occupants) mustnot be exceeded.



WARNING

Never exceed the maximum load limitsof trailer or trailer towing equipmentand be aware that due to the higherload overheating might occur in hotdays or during continuous uphilldriving.

WARNING

Incorrect loading and crosswinds,large trucks passing or road rough-ness can cause swaying or trailerseparation.• Adjust ball load by distribution of

load in trailer.location.• Check by weighing loaded trailer

and ball load separately.• Check the relevant state or terri-

tory registration authorities for thelegal maximum towing weight ca-pacities.

Trailer BrakesIf the trailer brakes are used, you shouldfollow all instructions provided by themanufacturer. Never modify the brakesystem of your vehicle.

Trailer LightsMake sure your trailer is equipped with lightswhich meet country and local requirements.Always check for the proper operation ofall trailer lights before you start to tow.

TyresWhen towing trailers, be sure your tyres areproperly inflated to the inflation pressureshown on page 7-25.

Safety ChainsAlways attach safety chains between yourvehicle and the trailer. Cross the safetychains under the tongue of the trailer so thatthe tongue will not drop to the road if itbecomes separated from the hitch. Followthe manufacturer’s recommendation forattaching safety chains. Always leave justenough slack to permit full turning. Neverallow safety chains to drag on the road.

Brake FluidChange the brake fluid every 15,000km (9,000miles) under the following conditions.- Towing a trailer frequently.- Driving in hilly or mountainous terrain.

Automatic Transmission FluidMore frequent maintenance is required if yourvehicle tows trailer frequently.



• Avoid holding the brake pedal down toolong or too frequently, which will causethe brakes to overheat and result inreduced brake efficiency.

• Always block the wheels on bothvehicle and trailer when parking. Applythe parking brake firmly.

• Parking on a steep slope is notrecommended.You really should not park your vehicle,with a trailer attached, on a hill.If something goes wrong, such as thetrailer/caravan hitch becomingdisengaged, people can be injured andboth the vehicle and trailer can bedamaged.

• If someone removing the blocks standsdirectly behind the trailer, he could beinjured. If your brakes or the hitchslipped, the trailer could roll backward.Make sure anyone removing blocks fromyour wheels stands to one side.

• Take note of trailer manufacturer’sinstructions.

Driving on GradesReduce speed and shift to a lower gearbefore you start down a long or sleepdowngrade. If you don’t shift down, youmight have to use your brakes so much thatthey would get hot and no longer work well.On a long uphill grade, shift down andreduce your speed to a level whichminimizes the possibility of engine andtransmission overheating.

Towing TipsWhen towing a trailer, your vehicle willhandle differently compared with normaldriving condition.

For safety, observe the followingprecautions:• Practice turning, stopping, and reversing

before you begin towing in traffic.Do not tow in traffic until you areconfident that you can handle thevehicle and trailer safely.

• Before driving, make sure that the lightingsystem of the trailer works properly.

• Do not drive faster than 90km/h or legalmaximum speeds, whichever is lower.

• Make sure that you have enough roomwhen cornering and avoid suddenmaneuvers.

• Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration orstops.

• Avoid sharp turns or lane changes.• Always have someone guide you when

reversing.• Allow adequate stopping distance.

Stopping distance is increased when youtow a trailer.



Parking on HillsYou really should not park your vehicle, witha trailer attached, on a hill. If something goeswrong, your rig could start to move. Peoplecan be injured, and both your vehicle andthe trailer can be damaged.But if you ever have to park your rig on ahill, here’s how to do it:

1. Apply your regular brakes, but don’t shiftinto PARK (P) for automatic transmissionyet, or into a gear for a manualtransmission.

2. Have someone place chocks under thetrailer wheels.

3. When the wheel chocks are in placerelease the regular brakes until thechocks absorb the load.

4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then applyyour parking brake, and then shift toPARK (P) for automatic transmission, orFirst or Reverse gear for a manualtransmission.

5. Release the regular brakes.

Maintenance When Trailer TowingYour vehicle will need service more oftenwhen you’re pulling a trailer. See themaintenance Schedule for more on this.Things that are especially important in traileroperation are engine oil, brake pads & discs,automatic transmission fluid. Each of theseis covered in this manual and the index willhelp you find them quickly. If you’re trailering,it’s a good idea to review these sectionsbefore you start your trip.Check periodically to see that all hitch nutsand bolts are tight.

When You Are Ready to Leave AfterParking on a Hill1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the

pedal down while you:• Start your engine• Shift into a gear and• Release the parking brake.

2. Let up on the brake pedal.3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of

the chocks.4. Stop and have someone pick up and

store the chocks.


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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

7


7–2 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

ENGINE COMPARTMENTDiesel Engine

1. ABS/ABD (TCS)*2. Engine oil level dipstick3. Windshield wiper motor4. Engine oil filler cap5. VIN plate

6. Brake fluid tank 7. Fuse box 8. Washer fluid tank 9. Battery10. Power steering fluid tank

11. Fuel filter12. Engine13. EGR Valve14. Air cleaner15. Coolant surge tank


SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 7–3

G32D Engine

1. ABS/ABD (TCS)*2. Engine oil filler cap3. Engine oil level dipstick4. Oil filter5. VIN plate

6. Brake fluid tank7. Fuse box8. Washer fluid tank9. Battery

10. Canister

11. Power steering fluid tank12. Air cleaner13. Coolant surge tank



G23D Engine

1. ABS/ABD (TCS)*2. Engine oil filler cap3. VIN plate4. Brake fluid tank5. Fuse box

6. Washer fluid tank7. Battery8. Canister9. Power steering fluid tank

10. Oil filter

11. Engine oil level dipstick12. Air cleaner13. Coolant surge tank



SERVICE PRECAUTIONSWhen performing any inspection or mainte-nance work on your vehicle, always exer-cise care to reduce the risk of personal in-jury or damage to the vehicle.Here are some general precautions thatshould be closely observed in carrying outany service operation.

• Do not work on the engine while it is hot.Always turn it off and allow it to cool.

• Never get under the vehicle while it issupported by a jack. If it is necessaryto work under the vehicle, use safetystands.

• Keep smoking materials, flames, andsparks away from the battery and allfuel and fuel-related parts.

• Never connect or disconnect either thebattery or any transistorized componentwhile the ignition switch is ON.

• When connecting the battery cables, payspecial attention to their polarities. Neverconnect a positive cable to a negativeterminal or a negative cable to a posi-tive terminal.

• Remember that the battery, ignitioncables, and vehicle wiring carry highcurrents or voltage. Be careful not tocause a short circuit.

• When performing any checks in an en-closed space with the engine running,such as in a garage, be sure there isproper ventilation.

• Keep used oil, coolant and other fluidsout of reach of children and pets.

• Empty and used oil/fluid containers mustnot be disposed of in the householdrefuse waste. Use your local authorizedwaste disposal facilities when dispos-ing of them.

• If it is necessary to check beneath theengine hood with the engine running,park the vehicle on level ground, placethe shift lever in NEUTRAL (manualtransmission) or “P” position (automatictransmission) and apply the parkingbrake firmly. Unexpected and possiblysudden vehicle movement may occur ifthese precautions are not taken.

• To avoid the possibility of personal in-jury, you should always turn off the ig-nition switch and remove the key beforeworking under the engine hood unlessthe procedure specifically requires oth-erwise. If it requires running the enginewhile working under the engine hood, donot permit any clothing, such as ties orhandkerchiefs, near the engine or cool-ing fan. They can become entangled inmoving parts and result in personal in-jury and damage to the vehicle. Alsoremove watches, bracelets, and ringsfor safety.



Within the vehicle1. Check for steering wheel play and

looseness.2. Check the parking brake lever travel.3. Check the operation of the horn, wind-

shield wipers and turn signals.4. Check the operation of instruments and

indicator warning lights.5. Check level of fuel in the fuel tank

against fuel gauge.6. Check the position of the rearview mir-

rors.7. Check the operation of the door locking

mechanism.8. Check the clutch pedal free play, height

and function.9. Check the brake pedal free play, height

and function.

A NOTE ON SAFETYTo avoid the possibility of injury from thecooling fan, carry out all engine checks withthe ignition switched off so that the fan isnot operating.The fan is controlled by ECU (electroniccontrol unit) and consequently may start tooperate unexpectedly.

When the ignition is on, it is also highly dan-gerous to touch live parts as the electronicignition system has a greater current igni-tion power than conventional systems.

DRIVER’S CHECK LISTThe following checks are recommendedbefore driving to maintain safe and depend-able vehicle operation.

Exterior1. Check the tyres for inflation pressure

and damage.2. Check the wheel bolts for looseness.3. Check the operation of the lights.4. Check for any oil, water, fuel and fluid

leaks.

Within the engine compartment1. Check the engine oil level.2. Check the engine coolant level in the

surge tank.3. Check the battery condition.4. Check the level of windshield washer

solution.5. Check the level of the brake and clutch

fluid in the reservoir.6. Check the level of the power steering

fluid.

WARNING

You can injury, burn or shock.• Make sure engine is off.• Do not touch live parts when

lgnition is on.

WARNING

Keep service products away fromchildren. If a service product hasbeen swallowed, consult a doctorwithout delay.Dispose of service product in an en-vironmentally responsible way.



ENGINE OILChecking procedureThe engine oil must be kept at the right levelto help assure proper lubrication of yourvehicle’s engine. It is normal for an engineto use some oil. It is owner’s responsibilityto check the oil level at regular intervals(such as every fuel stop).The engine oil level should be checked withthe vehicle standing on level ground.After stopping the engine, wait a few min-utes before checking the level for the oil todrain back to the oil pan. If the engine is cold,the oil may take considerably longer to drainback.To check the oil level, pull out the dipstick,wipe it clean and reinsert it as far as it will

go. Pull it out again and check that the oillevel is between the lower mark (Min) andthe upper mark (Max) on the oil dipstick.Also check the oil on the dipstick rod for con-tamination.If the level gets to the lower point, addenough oil not to exceed the level of theupper mark.The oil should not go above the upper markon the dipstick. This would lead, for example,to increased oil consumption, fouling of thespark plugs and excessive formation ofcarbon residue.When replenishing, use the same specifica-tion of oil as used at the last oil change.

WARNING

Prolonged and repeated contact withengine oil may cause skin disorders.• Avoid excessive skin contact.• Wash thoroughly after contact.

WARNING

Keep used engine oil out of reach ofchildren.

Gasoline engine

Proper oil level

Diesel engine



CAUTION

Operating with insufficient or toomuch amount of oil can damage theengine.• Check engine oil regularly.• Top up if required.• Don’t add too much oil.

CAUTION

In order to ensure sufficient lubrica-tion of the moving parts, select en-gine oil viscosity (SAE grades) ac-cording to ambient temperature.

Change of Engine Oil and Oil Filter

NOTE

Damage to the engine by operatingwith insufficient oil invalidates thewarranty.

Model

D29ST

G23D

G32D

Service interval Capacity (L)

7.5 ~ 9.5

6.0 ~ 7.5

6.7 ~ 8.2

Initial change: 5,000 km, Change every 10,000km or 12 months (But, shorten the serviceinterval under severe conditions)

Initial change: 10,000 km, Change every 15,000km or 12 months (But, shorten the serviceinterval under severe conditions)



COOLANT LEVELThe cooling system is filled with an ethyl-ene glycol base coolant.In the correct concentration the coolant pro-vides excellent corrosion and freeze protec-tion for the entire cooling and heating sys-tem and must therefore not be replaced byplain water even in summer.The coolant level should be between “LOW”and “FULL” mark on the coolant surge tankwhen the engine is cool. The level rises atengine operating temperature and dropsagain when the engine cools down.If the level falls below the “LOW” mark, refillthe radiator with a 50/50 mix of soft waterand antifreeze specified, to provide freez-ing and corrosion protection.

Severe Conditions• When most trips are less than 6km.• Operating when outside temperatures

remain below freezing and when mosttrips are less than 16km.

• When most trips include extended idlingand/or frequent low-speed operation asin stop-and-go traffic.

• When operating in dusty areas.• Towing a trailer.

Engine Oil and Oil Filter ChangeEngine oil changes are to be carried outdepending on time intervals and mileage in-tervals, since oil loses its lubrication prop-erties not only through engine operation butalso through ageing.

Under exceptional conditions e.g. frequentcold starts or predominantly urban traffic andstop-and-go traffic, the engine oil and en-gine oil filter should be changed at shorterintervals rather than the recommended main-tenance schedule.Engine oil filter elements should be replacedat the same time with engine oil.

WARNING

Used engine oil and their containerscan be a hazard to health and theenvironment.• Do not dispose of used engine oil

in household refuse waste.• Use your local authorized waste

disposal facilities when disposingof used engine oil.



Antifreeze Water

In order to protect your vehicle in extremelycold weather, use a mix 40% soft water and60% antifreeze specified.

Coolant concentration

WARNING

Scalding hot coolant and steamcould be blown out under pressure,which could cause serious injury.Never remove the coolant surge tankcap when the engine and radiatorare hot.

WARNING

Take precautions to prevent anti-freeze coming in contact with theskin or eyes.• If contact happens, rinse affected

areas immediately with plenty ofwater.

• If irritation persists, consultdoctor.

CAUTION

The engine or cooling system couldbe damaged.• The antifreeze content of the cool-

ant should be maintained at aminimum of 50%. The antifreezecontent must not be allowed toexceed 60%.

• Do not use alcohol or methanol an-tifreeze or mix them with the speci-fied coolant.

• Use only soft (demineralized) wa-ter in the coolant mixture.

• Do not overfill the coolant.• If frequent additions are required,

contact Ssangyong Dealer for cool-ing system check.

Coolant concentration

General area

Extremely coldarea

50 Vol% 50 Vol%

60 Vol% 40 Vol%

CAUTION

Use of non-recommended coolantand anti-freeze could cause damageto the cooling system.• Only use Ssangyong recommended

coolant and anti-freeze.



OVERHEATINGIf the engine coolant temperature gaugeshows an overheating condition or you haveanother reason to suspect the engine maybe overheating, stop and park the vehicle.The air conditioning must be off. Leave theengine idling for a few minutes and checkthat the cooling fan is operating.

If the fan is not operating, turn the ignitionoff and consult your Ssangyong Dealer im-mediately.

If the fan is operating and if steam is notcoming from the engine compartment, openthe engine hood and idle the engine until itcools.

If the fan is operating but the temperature isnot lowered, stop the engine and let it cool.

Then, check the coolant level. If it’s low,check for leaks in the radiator hoses andconnections, heater hoses and connections,radiator, and water pump, revr tank.

If you find a leak or other damage, or if cool-ant is still leaking, do not run the engine untilthese problems have been corrected.Consult Ssangyong Dealer immediately.

Change of Coolant

Model Service interval Capacity

10.5 ~ 11.0 L

10.0 ~ 10.5 L

11.0 ~ 11.5 L

D29ST

G23D

G32D

Change every 60,000 km or 3 years.

And, inspect and replenish as necessary.



To add the brake fluid, first wipe away anddirt then unscrew the fluid tank cap. Afterremoving the cap, top up the fluid to the MAXmark and tighten the cap securely after-wards.

WARNING

Steam from an overheated enginecan burn you badly.• If steam is seen, don’t go to front

of vehicle. Get everyone away fromthe vehicle.

• Switch off engine.• Allow engine to cool.• Open engine hood when steam is

no longer visible.• Do not remove coolant surge tank

cap until the engine and radiatorare cool.

WARNING

The brake fluid can irritate handsand eyes.• Do not allow brake fluid to make

contact with skin or eyes.• If contact happens, rinse affected


• If irritation persists, consult a doc-tor.

Service interval Capacity

Change every2 years

Approx. 0.7L(Level must bemaintained at

MAX level.)

BRAKE FLUIDThe fluid level in the brake fluid tank shouldbe checked according to the “MaintenanceSchedule”.Before checking the fluid level, clean thearea around the tank cap thoroughly. Thefluid level in the brake tank must be betweenMAX mark and MIN mark.If the level falls below the MIN mark, add thefluid to MAX mark. Do not overfill.Low fluid level can indicate a leak in thebrake system. Have the system checked atnearest Ssangyong Dealer.



WARNING

Keep the brake fluid out of reach ofchildren.

WARNING

Used brake fluid and their contain-ers can be a hazard to health andthe environment.• Do not dispose of used brake fluid

with household waste.• Use your local authorized waste

disposal facilities.• Have the brake fluid changed by

Ssangyong Dealer or SsangyongAuthorized Service Operation.

WARNING

Too much brake fluid can spill onthe engine. The fluid will burn if theengine is hot enough. You or otherscould be burned and the vehiclecould be damaged.Do not overfill the fluid.

CAUTION

The brake fluid systems can get con-taminated and cause loss off systemperformance.Before removing tank cap, cleanthoroughly area around cap.

CAUTION

Use of non-recommended brake fluidcould cause damage to the brakesystem.Use only Ssangyong recommendedbrake fluid.

CAUTION

Brake fluid damages paintwork.• If spillage onto paintwork, wash

with cold water immediately.

CLUTCH FLUIDThe clutch fluid level in the master cylindershould be checked when other underhoodservices are performed. The system shouldbe checked for leakage at the same time.Before checking the fluid level, clean thearea around the cap thoroughly. The levelmust not be higher than MAX mark or lowerthan MIN mark.If the level falls below the MIN mark, add thefluid to MAX mark. Do not overfill.



WARNING

If frequent top up is required, havesystem checked by Ssangyong Dealeror Ssangyong Authorized ServiceOperation.


WARNING

The clutch fluid can irritate handsand eyes.• Do not allow clutch fluid to make

contact with skin or eyes.• If contact happens, rinse affected


• If irritation persists, consult a doc-tor.

WARNING

Keep the clutch fluid out of reach ofchildren.

WARNING

Used clutch fluid and their contain-ers can be a hazard to health andthe environment.• Do not dispose of used clutch fluid


disposal facilities.• Have the clutch fluid changed by

Ssangyong Dealer or SsangyongAuthorized Service Operation.

WARNING

Too much clutch fluid can spill onthe engine. The fluid will burn if theengine is hot enough. You or otherscould be burned and the vehiclecould be damaged.Do not overfill the fluid.

CAUTION

The clutch fluid systems can get con-taminated and cause loss off systemperformance.Before removing reservoir cap, cleanthoroughly area around cap.

CAUTION

Use of non-recommended clutchfluid could cause damage to theclutch system.Use only Ssangyong recommendedclutch fluid.

CAUTION

Clutch fluid damages paintwork.• If spillage onto paintwork, wash

with cold water immediately.

Change every2 years

Approx. 0.3L(Level must be

maintainedbetween MAXand MIN level.)



AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONFLUID*To ensure proper functioning, efficiency anddurability of the automatic transmission, it isof the utmost importance that the fluid is al-ways kept at the proper level.

The automatic transmission (M74LE) doesnot have a dipstick to check the fluid level.You may have the fluid level checked byyour Ssangyong Dealer or Ssangyong Au-thorized Service Operation.

The only way to find out fluid level decrease is to check if the automatic transmission isleaking.If a fluid leak occurs the vehicle should betaken to your Ssangyong Dealer orSsangyong Authorized Service Operation tobe repaired as soon as possible.

Fluid should not be added to the automatictransmission without properly setting thefluid level. Overfilling the automatic transmis-sion fluid will decrease the automatic trans-mission performance and could damage theunit.

Use only specified fluid as given in the lu-bricant chart.

The fluid and filter do not require changing.But, if the vehicle is mainly driven under anyof below conditions, the fluid and filter shouldbe changed every 60,000km.

• In heavy city traffic where the outsidetemperature regularly reaches 32°C(90°F) or higher.

• In hilly or mountains terrain.• When doing frequent trailer towing.• Uses such as found in taxi, police or

delivery service.

MANUAL TRANSMISSION FLUIDCheck the oil level only when the engine isoff, the vehicle is level and the transmissionis cool enough so that you can rest your fin-gers on the transmission case.Remove the filler plug to check the level.The oil should come to the bottom edge ofthe filler plug hole. If level is low, add oil untilit begins to run out of the filler hole. Rein-stall the plug securely.Use only the specified oil as given in thelubricant chart.After installing the plug, visually check thetransmission case for leaks or damage.



POWER STEERING FLUIDCheck fluid level with engine turned off.The fluid level should lie between the MINand MAX marks on the reservoir.If it drops to or below the MIN mark, top upwith the specified fluid.

Use only specified fluid as given in the lu-bricant chart.

The level in the reservoir should be checkedin accordance with the intervals specifiedin this manual.

WARNING

After driving, the transmission oiltemperature may be high enough toburn you. Wait until transmission oiland filler plug are cool before check-ing oil level. WARNING

Operating the vehicle with insuffi-cient amount of power steering fluidcould cause damage to the powersteering unit.• Check level regularly.• Top up if required.• If frequent top up is required, have

system checked by SsangyongDealer or Ssangyong AuthorizedService Op-eration.


Check and replenish asnecessary.

1.0L

Serviceinterval

Capacity

Change every 60,000kmor 36 months. Check andreplenish as necessary.

3.6 L

3.4 L

4WD

2WD



AIR CLEANERIf the vehicle is operated in very dusty orsandy areas, replace more often than at theusual recommended intervals. If it is dirty,shake the element to remove dust. Clean theinside of the air cleaner housing and coverwith a damp cloth.Clean the air cleaner element by blowingcompressed air through it in the oppositedirection to normal air flow.

WARNING

Engine can be damaged.Do not operate the vehicle withoutair cleaner element.

Diesel engine Gasoline engine

Service Interval

* Under severe condition, the service interval should be shorter than the usualrecommended.

Diesel

Engine

For vehicles with

TURBO CHARGER SYSTEM

Clean every 10,000km

Replace every 30,000km

Gasoline EngineClean every 15,000km

Replace every 60,000km



TRANSFER CASE FLUIDTo ensure proper functioning, efficiencyand durability of the transfer case, it is ofimportance that fluid is always kept at theproper level.

You may have the fluid level checked byyour Ssangyong Dealer or Ssangyong Au-thorized Service Operation.If the change of fluid is in need, the ve-hicle should be taken to your SsangyongDealer or Ssangyong Authorized ServiceOperatin.

Part-time Full-time

Service Interval Specification and Capacity

Transfer case(Part-time)

Transfer case(TOD)

Service interval

Specification

Capacity

Service interval

Capacity

Inspect every 10,000 km

Change every 60,000 km

ATF DEXRON® III

1.2 L

Inspect every 10,000 kmChange every 60,000 km

ATF DEXRON® III

1.4 L

Specification



SPARK PLUGSSpark plugs should be inspected periodicallyfor carbon deposits. When carbon accumu-lates on a spark plug, a strong spark maynot be produced.If necessary, clean the electrodes with afine wire brush and carefully scrape thecarbon off the insulator with a small file. Thespark plugs should then be blown clean withcompressed air and the upper insulatorwiped clean. And adjust the spark plug gap.

Service interval

Change every 30,000km

CAUTION

• When replacing the spark plugs,disconnect the negative terminalof the battery and turn off all theswitches.

• It is recommended that the enginebe cool or cold when changing thespark plugs (you could burn your-self).

• Do not use non-recommendedspark plugs.

• Do not allow contaminants to en-ter spark plug hole.

WARNING

Spark plugs may be very hot.Be careful not to burn yourself.

Specification

Gap 0.8 ~ 1.2 mm

BOSCH : F8DC4BERU : 14F-8DU4CHAMPION : C11YCC

Gap

FUEL FILTERD29ST (Diesel Engine)If the filter is contaminated, the supplied fuelwill be reduced, main components will bedamaged due to entering the contaminatedmaterials and the performance of catalyticconverter will be deteriorrated.Replace the fuel filter according to thespecified maintenance schedule.

• Service IntervalReplace every at 40,000 km

WARNING

To avoid firing, clean around thefuel filter before starting the engine.



WARNING

The engine could inadvertently startwhile checking the belt and causemoving parts to crush or cut. Removekey from ignition switch.

Diesel engine Gasoline engine

DRIVE BELTIf the belt is worn, cracked or frayed, re-place it.

Gasoline EngineIf the filter is contaminated, the supplied fuelwill be reduced, main components will bedamaged due to entering the contaminatedmaterials and the performance of catalyticconverter will be deteriorated.Replace the fuel filter according to thespecified maintemamce schedule.

• Service IntervalReplace at every 60,000 km



WINDSHIELD WIPERSProperly functioning windshield wipers areessential for safe driving and clear vision.Check condition of wiper blades from timeto time. Hardened, brittle or smearing bladesmust be replaced.

Since there is no way to successfully re-move traces of silicone from any glass, becertain not to apply any polish containingsilicone to the windshield of your vehiclesince this will result in streaks which impairvision.

Contamination of either the window or thewiper blades with foreign matter can reducethe effectiveness of the windshield wipers.

If the blades are not wiping properly, cleanboth the window and the blades with a goodcleaner or mild detergent, and rinse thor-oughly with clear water.Repeat if necessary.

To replace the wiper blade, press the retain-ing clip and pull the wiper blade off the arm.Simply push the new wiper blade onto thearm.

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUIDUse the specified windshield washer solution.

WARNING

Solvents, gasoline, kerosene andpaint thinner can damage wiperblades.Keep them away from wiper blades.

Retaining clip

WARNING

• Driving without washer fluid canbe dangerous.

• Check your washer fluid level be-fore starting to drive.

• Do not use radiator antifreeze inwindshield washer. It can damagethe washer system and paint.

• Do not mix water with washer fluid.Water can cause the solution tofreeze and damage washer fluid tankand other parts of washer system.

• Fill washer fluid tank only 3/4 fullwhen it is very cold. This allows forexpansion, which could damagethe tank if it is completely full.



Check the battery terminals for corrosion (awhite or bluish powder). To remove it, coverthe terminals with a solution of baking sodaand water. It will bubble up and turn brown.When this stops, wash it off with plainwater. Dry off the battery with a cloth orpaper towel.

Coat the terminals with petroleum jelly to helpprevent future corrosion.If the terminals are severely corroded, cleanthem with baking soda and water.

Use a wrench to loosen and remove thecables from the terminals. Always discon-nect the negative (-) cable first and recon-nect it last. Clean the battery terminals witha terminal cleaning tool or wire brush. Re-connect and tighten the cable, then coat theterminals with petroleum jelly.

For best battery service, do the following.1. Keep battery securely mounted.2. Keep battery top clean and dry.3. Keep terminals and connections clean,

tight and coated with petroleum jelly orterminal grease.

4. Rinse off any spilled electrolyte immedi-ately with a solution of water and bak-ing soda.

5. If vehicle is not being used for an ex-tended time, disconnect the cable fromthe negative (-) terminal of the batteryto prevent discharge and charge batteryevery six weeks.

BATTERY MAINTENANCEYour vehicle is fitted with a maintenance free(MF) battery without seal plugs.It needs no periodic maintenance.

WARNING

The battery have acid that can burnyou and gas that can explode.You can badly hurt if you are notcareful.• Keep naked flames, sparks and

smoking items away from battery.• Do not let any parts of body,

clothes or paintwork contact thesulfuric acid.

BUILT-IN HYDROMETER

Normal Discharged( →→→→→ )

Charging

‘BLACK’ DARK TRANSPARENCY

If the engine isnot started, re-place the bat-tery and checkthe chargingsystem

GREEN DOT



BRAKE PEDALChecking pedal free playTurn off the engine and depress the brakepedal several times to deplete the vacuumin the brake system. Gently depress thebrake pedal by hand and measure the dis-tance it moves until slight resistance is felt.If the free play is more or less than speci-fied, have the brakes adjusted by aSsangyong Dealer or Ssangyong Autho-rized Service Operation.

CLUTCH PEDALChecking pedal free playDepress the pedal by hand until clutch re-sistance is felt; ensure free play is withinspecification.If the free play is more or less than speci-fied, have the clutch or linkage adjusted bySsangyong Dealer or Ssangyong Autho-rized Service Operation.

Brake pedalfree play

Clutch pedalfree play

5 ~ 10mm

WARNING

Used batteries can be a hazard tohealth and the environment.• Do not dispose of used batteries


disposal facilities.

CAUTION

The polarity of battery, i.e. the con-nections for positive and negativecables, must not be interchanged.

1 ~ 4mm



Damage to the catalytic converter or

the vehicle may result if the following

points are not observed :

• Consult a Ssangyong Dealer orSsangyong Authorized Service Opera-tion as Quickly as possible in the eventof misfiring, irregular engine running fol-lowing a cold start, a significant loss ofengine power or other unusual malfunc-tions which may indicate a fault in theignition system.If necessary, driving may be continuedfor a short time at a low speed and withlow engine revolutions.

PARKING BRAKECheck the stroke of the parking brake bycounting the number of notch clicks heardwhile fully applying it from the released po-sition.Also, the parking brake alone should se-curely hold the vehicle on a fairly steepgrade. If the number of clicks is more or lessthan specified, have the parking brake ad-justed by a Ssangyong Dealer orSsangyong Authorized Service Operation.

Stroke4~7 notches at aforce of 20kg

CATALYTIC CONVERTERThe catalytic converter is located betweenexhaust manifold and center muffler. Thecatalytic converter consists of monolithswith honeycomb shaped structure of ce-ramic material which are elastically mountedin a wire mesh structure.This precious metal coating on the monolithsaccelerate the reduction and/or oxidation oftoxic components.On vehicles with a catalytic converter forunleaded fuel, lead fuel will damage the cata-lytic converter and parts of the electronicsystem, thereby rendering them inoperative.



You should therefore avoid :

• Frequent repeated cold starts.• Actuation of the starter for an unnec-

essarily long time during starting (fuel isinjected during the starting procedure).

• Allowing the tank to become empty (anirregular fuel supply leads to overheat-ing)

• Starting the engine by pushing or tow-ing (unburned fuel may enter the cata-lytic converter) : use jump leads.

Have all maintenance work carried out by aSsangyong Dealer or Ssangyong Autho-rized Service Operation. You can then becertain that all components of the vehicle’selectrical, injection and ignition system willbe operating correctly, that your vehicle hasa low level of pollutant emission and that thecatalytic converter system will have a longlife.

WHEELS AND TYRESFactory-fitted tyres are matched to the chas-sis and offer optimum driving, comfort andsafety. Consult your Ssangyong Dealer orSsangyong Authorized Service Operationbefore changing over to different tyres orrims and obtain their advice as regards tech-nical possibilities. Use of unsuitable tyres orrims may lead to accidents.

Tyre Pressure kpa (PSI)

Type of vehicle

Musso

Musso Sports

Type of tire

P235/75R15

P255/70R15

P235/70R16

P255/65R16

FRONT

207 (30)

192 (30)

207 (30)

207 (30)

REAR

207 (30)

192 (30)

207 (30)

207 (30)

Remarks

-

When loaded, rear tirepressure is 44 PSI.

• Tire inflation pressure (30 PSI) of Musso Sports is set under unloaded condition. If youhave loaded, adjust the rear tire pressure to 44 PSI.

• If you have to run on the free way with high speed, approximately increase the tireinflation pressure of 4~5 PSI.

Tyre Inflation PressureMaintaining the specified tyre pressure isessential for driver comfort, driving safetyand long tyre life. Check the tyre pressure,including the spare wheel, at least every 14days and prior to any long journey. The tyresshould be checked in a cold condition usingan accurate tyre pressure gauge.



Check tread depth regularly. To help youdetect when the tyres should be replaced,the tyres on your vehicle have built-in treadwear indicators that appear between thetread grooves when the tread is 1.6mm orless. The tyres should be replaced when thetread worn down as far as one of the wearindicators. The wear indicator’s position isindicated by markings on the tyre side wall.For safety reasons, it is recommended thatthe tyres be replaced when their tread depthhas worn down to 2~3 mm.When replacing the tyres, the radial tyresshould be fitted in pairs, or for preferencein sets.

Tyre Condition, Rim ConditionDriving over sharp edges can lead to hid-den tyre damage and rim damage which isonly noticed later on : there is a danger oftyre blowout.Drive over edges slowly and at right angleif possible. When parking, ensure that thetyres are not pressed against the edge ofthe curb.Check tyres regularly for damage (foreignbodies, punctures, cuts, cracks, bulges inside walls). A damaged tyre could burst.Check rims for damage. In the event of dam-age or abnormal wear, consult a SsangyongDealer or Ssangyong Authorized ServiceOperation.Abnormal wear is usually caused by incor-rect tyre pressure, lack of regular rotation,improper wheel alignment, out-of-balancetyres, severe braking or poor driving habit.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of loss of vehiclecontrol and personal injury;• Property inflate tyres.• Do not overload vehicle.

Tread wear indicator

Increased pressure resulting from tyrewarm-up must not be reduced, otherwisethe pressure may drop below the permis-sible minimum.Securely retighten valve caps after check-ing pressure.Incorrect inflation pressures will increasetyre wear and will impair safety, vehicle han-dling, comfort and fuel economy.If the pressure is too low, this can result inconsiderable tyre warm-up and internal dam-age, leading to tread separation and evento tyre blowout at high speeds.Hidden tyre damage is not eliminated by sub-sequently adjusting the inflation pressure.

Properinflation

Underinflation

Overinflation



Make sure that both tyres on an axle are thesame size, the same design, and the samemake and have the same tread pattern.

WARNING

Mixing tyres could cause you to losecontrol while driving.Using tyres of different sizes may alsocause damage to the vehicle.Be sure to use the same size and typetyres on all wheels.

WARNING

Driving on worn, old or damagedtyres is very dangerous and cancause accidents.Replace tyres if ;• The tread wear indicator appears,

or• Tyres have been damaged.

WARNING

Dispose of worn tyres in accordancewith local environmental regulations.

Tyre RotationFront and rear tyres perform different jobsand can wear differently depending on thetyres of road driven, driving habit, etc.To avoid uneven wear of tyres and to pro-long tyre life, inspect and rotate your tyresevery 5,000km. After rotating, adjust the tyrepressure and be sure to check wheel boltstightness.

Front Rear Front Rear

For directional tyres and wheels For non-directional tyres and wheels



Color

Red

Blue

Yellow

Pink

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMIgnition SystemElectronic ignition systems have a greaterignition power than conventional systems. Itis thus highly dangerous to touch live parts.

FuseFor fuse replacement, withdraw the coverand extract blown fuse.A defective fuse can be recognized by itsmelted wire. A new fuse should only be in-stalled after the cause of the trouble hasbeen located and eliminated.Only fuses of the specified rating should beinstalled. The rating is given on all fuses.

normal melted

Rating

10A

15A

20A

30A

Winter TyresIf winter tyres are used they must be fittedto all 4 wheels. Do not exceed the maximumspeed specified by the tyre manufacturer.When using winter tyres, the tyre pressuressupplied by the tyre manufacturer must beadhered to.

WARNING

Using of winter tyres could adverselyaffect safety and handling of the ve-hicle.• Use equivalent size and type to

vehicle’s standard tyres.• Change over from winter to sum-

mer tyres as son as road conditionallow.

WARNING

Using of tyre chains could adverselyaffect safety and handling of the ve-hicle.If necessary, consult your SsangyongDealer.



WARNING

The use of different types or differ-ent rating fuses could cause damageto the electrical system and even starta fire.• Always replace fuse with one with

the same rating.• Never use anything else but a fuse.• Do not use anything metal to re-

move fuse.

NOTE

Three pieces of spare fuse for 10A,15A, 20A are located on the inside offuse & relay box cover in the enginecompartment respectively.

FUSE BOXThe fuse box is located below the driver’sside of dashboard under a cover.Another fuse box is next to the brake fluidtank in the engine compartment.

Engine Room Fuse BoxInside Fuse Box



1. FUSE BOX IN THE INTERIOR

F14 Rear glass heater

F15 Sun roof

F16 Rear fog lamp,ECS

F17 Unit

F18 Front wiper & washer

F19 Rear wiper, washer, A/C

F20 TCCU/TCU

F21 Back up lamp,Turn signal lamp

F22 Head lamp, cluster

F23 OVPR (GSL)

F24 Unit, relay, clockSpeed sensing switch

10A

10A

10A

10A

30A

15A

15A

10A

20A

20A

20A

20A

F1 Starter motor

F2 Air bag

F3 ABS/ABD

F4 Audio,Outside rearview mirror

F5 Cigarette lighter,power socket

F6 Stop lamp

F7 Hazard

F8 Interior light

F9 Fuel pump

F10 TCCU/Power seat

F11 OVPR-1 (GSL)

F12 OVPR-4 (GSL)

30A

15A

15A

10A

15A

10A

10A

10A

10A

10A

10A

F13



2. FUSE AND RELAY BOX IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT

Fusible link19. Power window - 30A20. Condenser fan - 30A21. Lamp - 40A22. Ignition switch - 40A23. I/P B+2 - 60A24. I/P B+1 - 60A

Relay1. Tail lamp2. Horn3. Front fog lamp4. Head lamp (LO)5. Head lamp (HI)6. Compressor (Diesel) Resister (Gasoline)7. Air conditioner8. Condenser Fan - 29. Condenser Fan - 1

Fuse10. Tail lamp (LH) - 10A11. Tail lamp (RH) - 10A12. Head lamp (LH) - 15A13. Head lamp (RH) - 15A14. Blower - 30A15. Door lock - 15A16. Horn - 10A17. Air conditioner compressor - 10A18. Front fog lamp -15A



BULB SPECIFICATIONImportant!Head lamp aiming of the vehicle without lev-elling device is a safety item and shouldtherefore be carried out only by aSsangyong Authorized Service Stationwhich will have special equipment and thenecessary expertise.

WARNING

Halogen bulbs have pressurized gasinside and can burst if you drop orscratch the bulb. Take special carewhen handling and disposing of halo-gen bulb.• Wear eye protection when working

with bulbs.• Protect bulb against abrasions

and scratches.• Protect against liquids when illu-

minated and not in sealed installa-tion.

• Only illuminate bulb when in-stalled in a lamp.

• Replace headlight if cracked ordamaged.

• Keep bulb away from children.• Dispose of used bulb with care.

Bulbs Wattages/Number

Head lampHi (H1)

Low (H4)

Tail & stop lamp

High mounted stop lamp*

Reverse lamp

Fog lamp*

Turn signal lamp

Position lamp

Front room lamp

Center room lamp

Luggage lamp (Musso)

Door courtesy lamp

Rear

Front

Interior

55W/2

55W/2

5 & 21W/2 each

21W/1

21W/2

21W/2

21W/2 (Amber Color)

5W/2

8W/2

10W/1

8W/1

5W/2

Fog lamp* (H3) 55W/2

Glove box lamp 10W/1

Side repeater lamp 5W/2

Turn signal lamp 21W/2 (Amber Color)



HEAD LAMP HIGH AND LOW BEAMAND TURN SIGNAL LAMP1. Open the engine hood and engage the

support.2. Rotate the plastic cap counterclockwise

and remove.3. Unscrew the 3 mounting bolts and dis-

connect the wiring harness connectorfrom the rear of the turn signal lamp.

4. Disconnect the wiring harness connec-tor from the rear of the headlamp andremove the protective cover.

5. Release the bulb holder, then remove thelight bulb.

6. Replace the bulb with a new one.

Turn signal lamp7. If necessary, replace the turn signal lamp

bulb with a new one.

8. Install is the reverse order of removal.When installing new bulb, make sure thatbulb holder engages correctly in re-cesses of the housing.

9. Rotate the plastic cap clockwise until itfirmly engages.

TAIL, BRAKE AND REAR TURNSIGNAL LAMP1. Open the tailgate and remove the pro-

tective lamp cover.2. Unscrew the nuts.

- Brake/Position lamp : 8EA.- Reverse/Turn signal lamp : 4EA.

3. Rotate the bulb holder counterclockwiseand remove the bulb holder from thelamp housing.

4. Depress the bulb and rotate it counter-clockwise to remove it from the bulbholder.

5. Replace the bulb with a new one.6. Install is the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION

Have all maintenance work carriedout by Ssangyong Dealer orSsangyong Authorized Service Op-eration in adjusting the head lampaiming.

CAUTION

Greasy fingers will cause stains, re-sulting in a dull light.• Do not touch halogen bulbs with

bare hands.• Clean with a clean non fluffy cloth

using alcohol or white spirits.



INSIDE AND OUTSIDE LAMPInside lampsRemove the lamp cover with a screw driverand replace the bulb with a new one.

Luggage room lampCenter room lamp

Front room lampDoor courtesy lamp (You must partially de-tach the door trim first.)

SPORTS model1. Open the tailgate. Remove the fixing

bolts from the tail lamp assembly.2. Carefully remove the tail lamp assembly.3. Disconnect the connector and remove

the lamp.4. The installation is the reverse order of

removal.



Glove box lamp

CAUTION

When replacing the room light bulb,the room light could be live, causingelectric shock if touched.• Close all doors.• Place room switch in “OFF” posi-

tion.

High mounted stop lamp (Musso) Front fog lamp (Nudge bar mounted type)

Outside lampsUnscrew the fasteners from the lamp coveror housing and replace the bulb with a newone.

Side repeater lamp Rear fog lamp



Front fog lamp (Bumper mounted type)

License plate lamp



x1,000 kmx1,000 miles

Months

Maintenance service and record retention are the owner’s responsibility. You should retain evidence that proper maintenance has beenperformed on your vehicle in accordance with the scheduled maintenance service chart.

ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM

Kilometers (miles) or time in months, whichever comes first1006060

905454

804848

704242

603636

503030

402424

301818

10.6-

Drive belt* Engine oil & filter (1)* (3)* (4)*Cooling system hose & connectionsEngine coolant (3)* (4)*Fuel filterFuel line & connectionsAir cleaner (2)*Injection timing (See NOTE1)

I

IRII

R*I

I

IIIIII

I

IIRIII

I

IIII

R*I

I

IR(120)I(100)

IIII

I

IIIIII

I

IIRIII

I

IIII--

NOTE 1: Adjust as required ; - When excessive smoke is visible (black or white) - Poor performance/economy

Chart Symbols:I - Inspect these items and their related parts. If necessary, correct, clean, replenish, adjust or replace.R - Replace or change.* - mileage (km) intervals only

I

IIII

R*I

201212

I

IIIIII

1066

I

IIIIII

Initial change: 5,000 km, then change every 10,000 km

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICES (DIESEL ENGINE)

MAINTENANCE ITEM

MAINTENANCEINTERVAL

(1)* If vehicle is operated under severe condition: shortdistance driving, extensive idling or driving in dustycondition. Shorten the service interval.Inspect the engine oil at any time, occasionally, ifnecessary refill the engine oil.

(2)* If vehicle is operated under severe condition, driving in dusty condi-tion or sandy condition, frequently inspect the air cleaner, if necessary,change the air cleaner.

(3)* More frequent maintenance is required if under dusty driving condition.(4)* Refer to “Recommended fluids, coolant and lubricants”.

* Water separator: When replace the engine oil, also drain the water from water separator.



Exhaust pipes & mountingsBrake / Clutch fluid (3)*Parking brake / Brake pads (Front & Rear) (4)*Brake line & connections (including booster)Manual transmission oil (5)*Clutch & brake pedal free playFront & Rear differential fluid (3)*Transfer case fluid (3)*Automatic transmission fluid (6)*

IIII

R*I

R*R*R*

IIIIIIIII

IR*IIIIIII

IIIIII

R*II

IIII

II

I(100)R*(120)

IIIIIIIII

IR*IIIIIII

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(3)* Refer to “Recommended fluids and lubricants”.(4)* More frequent maintenance is required if the vehicle is operated under any of the following conditions:

- Short distance driving - Extensive idling - Extremely dusty conditions(5)* Inspect manual transmission fluid every 10,000 km (Inspect the leak of fluid at any time, occasionally), then change every 60,000 km(6)* Change automatic transmission fluid and filter every 60,000 km if the vehicle is mainly driven under severe conditions.

(Inspect the leak of fluid at any time, occasionlly)- In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 32°C (90°F) or higher, or- In hilly or moutainous terrain, or- When doing frequent trailer towing, or- Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.

IIIIII

R*II

IIIIIIIII

IIIIIIIII


Months

CHASSIS AND BODY


905454

804848

704242

603636

503030

402424

301818

10.6-

201212

1066MAINTENANCE ITEM

MAINTENANCEINTERVAL

I(100)R*(120)

I




Months


905454

804848

704242

603636

503030

402424

301818

10.6-

201212

1066MAINTENANCE ITEM

MAINTENANCEINTERVAL

Chassis & underbody bolts & nuts tight / Secure (6)*Tyre condition & inflation pressureWheel alignment (7)*Steering wheel & linkagePower steering fluid & lines (3)*Drive shaft boots (8)*Seat belts, buckles & anchorsLubricate locks, hinges & bonnet latchWheel bearing greasePropeller shaft grease - Front / Rear (9)*

II

IIIIIII

II

IIIII-I

II

IIIIIII

II

IIIII-I

II

IIIIIII

II

IIIII-I

II

IIIIIII

II

--III--

Chart Symbols:I - Inspect these items and their related parts. If necessary, correct, clean, replenish, adjust or replace.R - Replace or change.

(3)* Refer to “Recommended fluids and lubricants”.(6)* After completion of off-road operation, the underbody of the vehicle should be throughly inspected. Examine threaded fasteners

for looseness.(7)* If necessary, rotate and balance wheels.(8)* After completion of off-road operation, the drive shaft boots should be inspected.(9)* Inspect propeller shaft grease every 5,000 km or 3 months if the vehicle is mainly driven under severe condition.

- In off-road or dusty road, or- In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 32°C (90°F) or higher, or- In hilly or moutainous terrain.

II

IIIII-I

II

IIIIIII

II

IIIII-I

Inspect when abnormal condition is noted



Maintenance service and record retention are the owner’s responsibility. You should retain evidence that proper maintenance has beenperformed on your vehicle in accordance with the scheduled maintenance service chart.

Drive beltEngine oil & engine oil filter (1)* (3)*Cooling system hose & connectionsEngine coolant (3)*Fuel filter (2)*Fuel line & connectionsAir cleaner (2)*Ignition timingSpark plugsCharcoal canister & vapor lines

IRIRRI

R*IR-

IRII-III--

IRII-IIIRI

IRII-III--

IRIRRI

R*IR-

IRII-III-I

IRII-IIIR-

IIII-I----


IR**

II-III--

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICES (GASOLINE ENGINE)


Months

ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM


1057084

906072

755060

604048

453036

302024

151012

10.6-MAINTENANCE ITEM

MAINTENANCEINTERVAL

(1)* If vehicle is operated under severe condition: short distancedriving, extensive idling or driving in dusty condition, Shortenthe service interval.Inspect the engine oil at any time, occasionally, if necessaryrefill the engine oil.

(2)* If vehicle is operated under severe condition, driving in dustycondition or sandy condition, frequently inspect the aircleaner, if necessary, change the air cleaner.

(3)* Refer to “Recommended fluids and lubricants”.

** - In order to secure engine long life and effective break-in, first oil (factory filled) would be recommended to drain with in 10,000 km.



Exhaust pipes & mountingsBrake / Clutch fluid (3)*Parking brake / Brake pads (Front & Rear) (4)*Brake line & connections (including booster)Manual transmission fluid (5)*Clutch & brake pedal free playFront & Rear differential fluid (3)*Transfer case fluid (3)*Automatic transmission (6)*

IR*IIRI

R*R*R*

IIIIIIIII

IR*IIII

R*II

IIIIIIIII

IR*IIRI

R*R*I

IIIIIIIII

IR*IIII

R*II

-I-I-----

IIIIIIIII


Months

CHASSIS AND BODY


1057084

906072

755060

604048

453036

302024

151012


MAINTENANCEINTERVAL


(3)* Refer to “Recommended fluids and lubricants”.(4)* More frequent maintenance is required if the vehicle is operated under any of the following conditions: - Short distance driving - Extensive idling - Extremely dusty conditions(5)* Inspect manual transmission fluid every 10,000 km (Inapect the leak of fluid at any time, occasionaly) then change every 60,000 km(6)* Change automatic transmission fluid every 60,000 km if the vehicle is mainly driven under severe conditions.

(Inspect the leak of fluid at any time,occasionlly)- In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 32°C (90°F) or higher, or- In hilly or mountainous terrain, or- When doing frequent trailer towing, or- Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.



II

IIIIIII

II

IIIIIII

Chassis & underbody bolts & nuts tight / Secure (6)*Tyre condition & inflation pressureWheel alignment (7)*Steering wheel & linkagePower steering fluid & lines (3)*Drive shaft bootsSeat belts, buckles & anchorsLubricate locks, hinges & bonnet latchWheel bearing greasePropeller shaft grease - Front / Rear (8)*

II

IIIIIII

II

IIIIIII

II

IIIIIII

II

IIIIIII

II

IIIIIII

II

--IIIII

Chart Symbols:I - Inspect these items and their related parts. If necessary, correct, clean, replenish, adjust or replace.R - Replace or change.

(3)* Refer to “Recommended fluids and lubricants”.(6)* After completion of off-road operation, the underbody of the vehicle should be throughly inspected. Examine threaded fasteners

for looseness.(7)* If necessary, rotate and balance wheels.(8)* Inspect propeller shaft grease every 5,000 km or 3 months if the vehicle is mainly driven under severe condition.

- In off-road or dusty road, or- In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 32°C (90°F) or higher, or- In hilly or moutainous terrain.

II

IIIIIII

Inspect when abnormal condition is noted


Months

CHASSIS AND BODY


1057084

906072

755060

604048

453036

302024

151012


MAINTENANCEINTERVAL


8VEHICLE CARE


8–2 VEHICLE CARE

CLEANING AGENTSFollow the manufacturer’s advice whenevercleaning agents or other chemicals are used,inside or outside the vehicle. Some clean-ers may be poisonous or flammable, andimproper use may cause personal injury ordamage. When cleaning the inside or outsideof the vehicle, do not use volatile cleaningsolvents such as : acetone, lacquerthinners, enamel reducers, nail polish remov-ers: or cleaning materials such as laundrysoaps, bleaches or reducing agents, exceptas noted in the fabric cleaning advice onstain removal. Never use carbon tetrachlo-ride, petrol, benzene, or naphtha for anycleaning purpose. Open all vehicle doors forventilation when any cleaning agents orother chemical are used in the interior. Over-exposure to some vapors may result in ahealth problem which is more likely to occurin small, unventilated spaces.To avoid possible permanent discoloration oflight colored seats, do not let materials withnon-fast colors come in contact with seattrim materials until these materials are totallydry. This includes certain types of casualclothing, such as colored denims, corduroys,leathers and suedes : also decorative pa-per, etc.

CARE AND CLEANING OF THEINTERIORWith the use of modern trim materials, it isvery important that you use proper cleaningtechniques and cleaners. Failing to do thison the first cleaning may result in waterspots, spot rings, or setting of stains orsoils-all of which are more difficult to removein a second cleaning.Dust and loose dirt that collect on interiorfabrics should be frequently removed witha vacuum cleaner or soft bristle brush. Wipevinyl or leather trim regularly with a cleandamp cloth. Normal trim soils, spots or stainscan be cleaned with cleaners:

Safety Belt Care• Keep belts clean and dry.• Clean safety belts only with mild soap

and lukewarm water.• Do not bleach or dye belts since this may

severely weaken them.

GLASS SURFACESGlass surfaces should be cleaned on a regu-lar basis. The use of glass cleaner or a liq-uid household glass cleaner will removenormal tobacco smoke and dust films some-times caused by ingredients used in vinyl’sand interior plastics.Never use abrasive cleaners on any vehicleglass, as they may cause scratches. If abra-sive cleaners are used on the inside of therear window, any electric demister elementmay be damaged. Avoid placing decals onthe inside rear window, since they mayhave to be scraped off later.

Cleaning the Outside of WindshieldIf your windshield is not clear after using thewindshield washer, or if the wiper bladechatters when running, wax or anothermaterial may be on the blade or windshieldClean the outside of the windshield withcleaning powder or an equivalent non abra-sive cleaner. Your windshield is clean ifbeads do not form when rinsing with wa-ter.


VEHICLE CARE 8–3

CARE AND CLEANING OF THEEXTERIORExterior FinishThe paint finish on your vehicle providesbeauty, depth of color, gloss retention anddurability.

Washing your VehicleThe best way to preserve your vehicle’sfinish is to keep it clean by frequentwashings.Wash the vehicle in lukewarm or cold wa-ter.Do not use hot water or wash your vehiclein the direct rays of the sun. Do not usestrong soap or chemical detergent. All clean-ing agents should be flushed promptly fromthe surface and not allowed to dry on thefinish.Ssangyong vehicles are designed to oper-ate under normal environmental conditionsand to withstand the natural elements. How-ever, unusual conditions, such as high pres-sure car washes, may cause water to en-ter inside the vehicle.

Polishing and WaxingPeriodic polishing and waxing is recom-mended to remove surface residue fromyour paint finish. Approved products aresupplied through your Ssangyong Dealer.

Protecting exterior bright metal partsBright metal parts should be cleaned regu-larly to keep their luster. Washing with wa-ter is all that is usually needed.Use special care with aluminum trim. Toavoid damaging protective trim, never useautomotive or chrome polish, steam, or caus-tic soap to clean aluminum. A coating ofwax, rubbed to a high polish, is recom-mended for all bright metal parts.

Cleaning aluminum wheels, rally

wheels, and wheel coversPreserve the original appearance of wheelsor wheel covers by keeping then clean andfree from build-up of road dirt and/or roadsalt. Regular cleaning is recommended. Donot use abrasive cleaners or cleaningbrushes, as they could damage the finish.


8–4 VEHICLE CARE

CORROSION PROTECTIONYour car was designed to resist corrosion.Special materials and protective finisheswere used on most parts of your car whenit was built to help maintain a good appear-ance, strength and reliable operation. Someparts which normally are not visible (suchas certain parts located in the engine com-partment and the underbody of the vehicle)are such that surface rust will not affecttheir reliability. Therefore, corrosion protec-tion is not needed or used on these parts.

Sheet metal damageIf your car is damaged and requires bodypanel repair or replacement, make sure thebody repair shop applies proper anticorro-sion material to the parts repaired or re-placed so that corrosion protection is re-stored. (Also see “Finish damage” whichfollows).

Foreign material depositsCalcium chloride and other salts, ice meltingagents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird drop-pings, chemicals from industrial chimneysand other foreign matter may damage ve-hicle finishes if left on painted surface.Prompt washing may not completely remove

all of these deposits. Other cleaners may beneeded.When using chemical cleaners, be sure theyare safe for use on painted surfaces.

Finish damageAny stone chips, fractures or deepscratches in the finish should be repairedpromptly. Bare metal will corrode quickly andmay develop into a major repair expense.Minor chips and scratches can be repairedwith touch-up materials. Larger areas of fin-ish damage can be corrected in yourDealer’s body and paint shop.

Underbody maintenanceCorrosive materials used for ice and snowremoval and dust control can collect on theunderbody. If these materials are not re-moved, accelerated corrosion (rust) can oc-cur on underbody parts such as fuel lines,frame, floor pan and the exhaust systemeven though they have been provided withcorrosion protection.At least every spring, flush these materialsfrom the underbody with plain water.

Take care to clean any areas where mudand other debris can collect. Sedimentpacked in closed areas of the frame shouldbe loosened before being flushed. If desired,your Ssangyong Dealer can do this servicefor you.

CAUTION

When an engine is washed, fuel,grease and oil residues are washedoff. Therefore you should use only afilling station or a Ssangyong Dealerwho has oil separator equipment inthe car wash bay.Used engine oil, brake fluid, trans-mission fluid, antifreeze, batteriesand tyres should be disposed of byusing the local authorized waste dis-posal facilities, or have them dis-posed of by the vendor who is undera statutory obligation to do so whenyou replace them.On no account must any of theseitems be placed in the householdrefuse bins or the fluids poured downthe drains.Everyone should be concerned aboutenvironmental protection.Help by doing your share.


VEHICLE CARE 8–5

BEFORE DRIVINGFor safe and comfortable driving, checkeach part of the vehicle before starting offyour vehicle.

CAUTION

To inspect your vehicle effectively,park it on level surface and check itin the following order.

Checking Problematic PartsCheck those parts that you felt were prob-lematic to see if they would be a hindranceon the road.

Checking the External Appearance of

Your Vehicle• Check for flat tires and check the air

pressure.• Check side mirror and license plate for

dirt or damage.• Check all lights for damage or dirt.• Check for oil stains under parked car.

Take Driver’s Seat and Check the

Following:• Adjustment of the rearview mirror• Applying the brake and releasing the

parking brake• All warning lights and indicator lights• All lighting devices• The adjustment of driver’s seat• Make sure that headlights, tail lights, rear

lights, license plate lights, backup lights,directional signals and stop lights workproperly.

CAUTION

When checking the lights, look forthe reflections on walls and in themirrors or get someone to help you.

Always Using SeatbeltDriver and all passengers must wear prop-erly fastened seatbelts.

WARNING

• Children, pregnant or nursingwomen who fail to fasten theirseatbelts properly might suffer anaccident. Always use seatbelts asdirected.

• Familiarize yourself with seats,seatbelts and airbags.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Taking Care of Children

• Children go to the rear seatTo prevent children from interfering with yourdriving by accidental movements or misuseof devices, put children to the rear seat.

• Adults adjust comfort and safety

devicesWhen a child gets in the vehicle, an adultshould take care of doors, windows,seatbelts and seats making sure not to hurtthe child’s hands, feet or neck.

Checking Engine CompartmentCheck the following:• engine oil• power steering fluid• brake fluid• cooling system• drive belt


8–6 VEHICLE CARE

Do Not Leave Children Alone in the Ve-

hicleWhen left alone in the car, a child mightunintentionally start the engine or start a fireor cause another accident.

WARNING

• In summer, the temperature in yourvehicle rises due to direct sunlight,and a child who is unable to ad-just vehicle devices is in danger ofsuffocation.

• Do not leave a child alone in thecar with no open windows.

ON THE ROAD

If a Problem Occurs on the Road• If a warning light goes on, immediately

stop the vehicle in a safe place and takeemergency measures.

• If your vehicle suffered a serious blowto the bottom, immediately stop the ve-hicle in a safe place and check for fuelleak or brake fluid spill and for damagesto the car underbody.

• If you have a sudden puncture or blow-out on the road, keep your composure,grip the steering wheel firmly, brake gen-tly to reduce your speed and then stopin a safe place.

WARNING

If the front axle and tire were severelyhit on the road and you notice steer-ing problems (steering wheel shakesup and down / right and left / in cir-cular motion), immediately visit tothe nearest Ssangyong Dealer orSsangyong Authorized Service Op-eration to check and repair steeringand suspension parts.

Avoiding Unnecessary Movements

While Driving• While driving, do not turn off the ignition

key under no circumstances. Brakesand power steering will not work.

• While driving, do not put hands throughthe steering wheel to manipulate variousswitches. It might interfere with operat-ing the steering wheel and cause anaccident.

Parking in a Safe PlaceDo not park in places where hay, foliage,paper, rags and oil or other easily inflam-mable materials are kept.

CAUTION

While driving or after immediatelydriving, muffler and exhaust pipe arehot; inflammable materials near thevehicle might cause a fire.


VEHICLE CARE 8–7

Turning the Engine Off when Taking a NapYou might cause an accident by uncon-sciously shifting the transaxle or stepping onthe accelerator pedal, so turn the engine off.

CAUTION

Repeated application of the accelera-tor pedal overheats the engine andexhaust pipe and might cause a fire.

Turning the Engine Off when Leaving

Your Car• Turn the engine off and lock the doors.• Do not leave valuables inside the car;

help children out of the car.

Moving Your Vehicle Only After Start-

ing the EngineMove your vehicle only after having startedthe engine.

WARNING

Driving the vehicle downhill usingthe downgrade slope without run-ning the engine might cause anaccident.

Parking DownhillAfter firmly applying the park brake, set thegearshift lever in Reverse for the vehiclewith manual transmission or set the gear-shift lever in P for vehicle with automatictransmission.

CAUTION

Place wheel chocks under the wheels.

Parking UphillAfter firmly applying the park brake, set thegearshift lever in first gear for vehicle withmanual transmission or set the gearshift leverin P for vehicle with automatic transmission.

CAUTION

Place wheel chocks under the wheels.

When Parking or Stopping in an En-

closed PlaceWhen parking or stopping in an enclosedplace, turn off the engine.

WARNING

Leaving the engine running in anenclosed place, in a garage or in-doors or in other areas with no aircirculation, might result in deathfrom carbon monoxide poisoning.

Things to Watch for when Backing UpWhen backing up your vehicle, always makesure that there are no children or other ob-stacles behind the car.


8–8 VEHICLE CARE

CAUTION

If you travel at a high speed on a wetroad, your tires might not be in con-stant contact with the road; if yourtires float, your vehicle startshydroplaning. You might lose con-trol of your steering and brakes.

After driving through a puddle of water, orafter a car wash, apply your brake pedallightly several times while moving slowly toconfirm that your brakes work normally be-fore getting on the road.

Putting Away Things that Interfere with

Driving

Driving in the RainWhen it is raining the road surface becomesslippery and your tire-to-road traction isreduced, so you should drive more carefullythan usual.

WARNING

• Do not leave inflammable materials,such as disposable lighters orsprays, inside the vehicle. Theymight cause a fire or an explosion.

• Do not place objects under thedriver’s feet or cover the car bottomwith a very thick carpet as it mightinterfere with applying your brake,clutch and accelerator pedals.

Using Engine Brakes on Long DowngradesIf you repeatedly apply the brake pedal, thebrakes overheat and the braking effective-ness can deteriorate. When on a longdowngrade, shift to low gear and apply yourbrake pedal together with engine brake.

NOTE

Engine brake allows for slowing ofthe vehicle while the acceleratorpedal is not applied; down-shiftingincreases the effectiveness of thisretarding force.

Always Putting Out Cigarettes• Make sure you have put out all cigarettes

and matches completely before throw-ing them into your ashtray.

• Do not put many cigarette butts or ma-terials that easily catch fire into yourashtray.

CAUTION

For safer driving, refrain from smok-ing while on the road.

Being Careful with AccessoriesDo not attach accessories or other unnec-essary things to your car’s window as theymight interfere with your driving. Attachedaccessory can work as a lens and start afire or cause an accident.

Being Careful while Checking Your

CoolantWhen engine is hot, never open the cap ofthe coolant tank.Hot steam or liquid might surge upwards andcause burns to your face or body.


VEHICLE CARE 8–9

Always Using Ssangyong Genuine Parts• You can maintain the safety and perfor-

mance of your car by using only speci-fied parts or Ssangyong genuine parts.

• You can distinguish specified parts bytheir parts number and seal.

CAUTION

• Warranty does not cover problemscaused by using non-Ssangyonggenuine parts.

• You can distinguish an authenticSsangyong genuine part by itshologram.

Driving on a Snowy or Icy Road• Shift to the lowest possible gear and

drive slowly.• Since your braking distance is longer

than usual, allow greater followingdistance.

• If you accelerate or brake too fast, yourvehicle will slide and you might get in anaccident, so drive with caution. Whenbraking, use engine brake; apply yourbrakes only after you have sloweddown considerably.

• When going downhill on a slippery road,use engine brake and drive slowly.

CAUTION

When traveling on snowy or icy road,use snow tires for safer driving.

Driving on Sandy or Muddy Road• Keep your speed steady and as low as

possible.• While driving, be careful not to acceler-

ate or stop too quickly because youmight get stuck in sand or mud.

• If your vehicle gets stuck in sand or mud,insert a rock or a piece of wood underthe stuck wheel, lightly apply the accel-erator pedal and gently shift back andforce between reverse and forwardgear to allow inertia get your vehicle out.

CAUTION

• If your vehicle is stuck in sand ormud and you cannot get out, donot repeatedly step on the accel-erator pedal. If possible, get an-other vehicle to tow you.


8–10 VEHICLE CARE

Driving on Unpaved and Mountain

Roads• Before driving, check road conditions

such as if the road suddenly ends andif there is enough space for a U-turn inthe middle of the road.

• It’s easy to slide in a road covered withmuch sand or with much dry dirt. Keepyour speed low and steady.

• There is a danger of driving off themountain road, so stay alert.

• When coasting downhill, do not changegears; go down slowly applying enginebrake.

Going Through Water• If water gets into the electric system or

engine, it might cause irreparable dam-age to your vehicle. Please refrain fromunderwater driving.

• If going through water is unavoidable,choose a shallow spot where the ex-haust outlet wouldn’t get submerged inwater and proceed slowly at a steadyspeed.

• Before going through water, get out ofyou vehicle and check the bottom of theriver. Do not go through water if the bot-tom is sandy or covered with big rocks.

• If several vehicles are going throughwater together, the first vehicle mightburrow into the bottom, so be carefuland cross in a different place if possible.

• Important things to remember

when going through water• If the engine stops while you are going

through water, do not try to restart. Getyour vehicle towed.

• Be particularly careful not to allow wa-ter inside your engine through aircleaner.

• Never change speeds while goingthrough water.

WARNING

If water gets into the brake system,the effectiveness of the brakesdecreases. After going through water,move slowly and gently apply brakesseveral times so that frictional heatdries brake pads and disks. Check ifthe brakes work properly before con-tinuing driving.


VEHICLE CARE 8–11

• Checking your vehicle after going

through water• Check front, rear, right and left sides,

transmission, axle hubs, propeller shaft,oil and fluid levels and underbody; if youdiscover problems, get your vehiclechecked immediately.

• Check all lamps and other electricaldevices. If necessary, replace damagedcomponents and get your vehiclechecked.

• Check for damages to the vehicle bodyand underbody; if you discoverproblems, get your vehicle checkedimmediately.

• If the vehicle body is very dirty, washyour car to protect it.

Driving on Hill RoadsPosition the gearshift lever in accordancewith the road conditions.

WARNING

If you suddenly use engine brake onan icy or slippery road, the vehiclemight slide and get in an accident.Use engine brakes after fully accel-erating your vehicle.

• On a steep downgrade, shift to the low-est gear to get the biggest engine brakeeffect.

WARNING

If you repeatedly apply your brakeson a long downgrade, they mayoverheat, their effectiveness de-creases and an accident mightoccur. When on a long downgrade,use the engine brake together withyour brakes.

CAUTION

If you suddenly apply the enginebrake while traveling at a highspeed, the engine may get damaged.Slow down the vehicle speed andthen downshift the gear.


8–12 VEHICLE CARE

Freeway Driving• Before getting on a freeway, listen to the

weather forecast, prepare thoroughlyand check the fuel level, brake system,cooling system and tires.

• Always respect the speed limit and re-frain from speeding.

• Allow for a safe following distance,avoid sudden steering movements.

• When it rains or snows and the whetherconditions are bad, allow for the follow-ing distance that is twice as great asusual and reduce your speed by half.

CAUTION

Do not idle the engine for a longtime; it wastes fuel and causes envi-ronmental pollution.• Drive at a slow speed for the first

2 km if possible.• Do not load your vehicle with un-

necessary stuff.• Refrain from quick accelerating

and abrupt braking, travel at asteady speed.

• When you park or stop for a longtime, turn the engine off.

• Keep tires at the recommendedpressure.

• Keep your vehicle in the best possiblecondition by periodically checkingit and perform maintenance.

PROHIBITION OF UNAUTHORIZED MODIFI-

CATIONSThis vehicle contains various advancedelectric, electronic and control devices. Donot modify them without authorization.

Modification of Fuses and CircuitsAlways use the Ssangyong genuine fusesof the specified capacity and do not alter ormodify your vehicle’s circuits. It might causea fire.

Prohibition of Window TintingModifications such as coloring windows mightcause leaks. Tinting all the windows in avehicle with a navigation system mightweaken the satellite signal and make it impos-sible to display the vehicle’s current location.

Using Non-Spedified Tires and WheelsIf using non-specified parts, steering wheelfeels heavier, fuel consumption increases,brake performance decreases and steeringwheel might shake wearing out tires whenyou are traveling at a high speed.

Performing Regular ChecksAlways check you vehicle following the in-spection schedule, replace parts when nec-essary and record in your vehicle diarywhich parts were replaced.


9SPECIFICATION AND SERVICE DATA


9–2 SPECIFICATION AND SERVICE DATA

OFFICIAL VEHICLEIDENTIFICATION DATAThe vehicle identification number is stampedon the vehicle identification plate on the left-hand side of the cowl panel

ENGINE NUMBERDiesel EngineThe engine number is stamped on the cylin-der block in front of injection pump.

G32D EngineThe engine number is stamped on the rightlower side of the cylinder block.


SPECIFICATION AND SERVICE DATA 9–3

G23D EngineThe engine number is stamped on the upperrear left-hand side of the cylinder block.

CHASSIS NUMBERChassis number is stamped on the frontright-hand side of the frame member.



Wheel bearing greasePropeller shaft grease - Front/Rear

Power steering fluidAutomatic transmission fluid (BTRA M74LE)*

LUBRICATION CHARTLubricant Capacity Classification

* Please contact Ssangyong Dealer for approved alternative fluid.** In only case not available MB 229.1 or 229.3, API or ACEA oil may be accepted, however it would rather recommend to shorten the

change interval around 30%.

Diesel

API : CG grade or above,ACEA : B2, B3 or B4MB sheet : 229.1/3 (preferable)

Engine oil

D29ST 7.5 ~ 9.5 L

MB sheet No. 224.1

GasolineG23D

API : SJ grade or above,ACEA : A2 / A3MB sheet : 229.1/3 (preferable)

6.0 ~ 7.5 L

G32D 6.7 ~ 8.2 L MB sheet No. 224.1

MB sheet 325.0,BASF GLYSANTIN G05-11,HOECHST GENANTIN SUPER 8023/14

D29ST

G23D

G32D

10.5 ~ 11 L

10 ~ 10.5 L

11 ~ 11.5 L

Engine coolant(Antifreeze and soft water mixed)

Manual transmission oil 4WD : 3.6 L, 2WD : 3.4 L ATF DEXRON ® III

Brake/Clutch fluid (Level must bemaintained between MAX & MIN level)

Brake fluid : approx. 0.7 LClutch fluid : approx. 0.3 L

SAE J 1703, DOT 3 or DOT 4

1.0 L ATF DEXRON ® II, III / Total fluid ATX9.5 L CASTROL TQ 95

Part time : 1.2 L / TOD : 1.4 LTransfer case fluidTong-IL:1.0 L / Dymos:1.2 L

ATF DEXRON ® III

1.9 LFront & Rear axle

fluid SAE 80W/90, API GL-5

Properly SHELL Retinax “A” gradeProperly ALVANIA EP#2

Qualityclass**

Viscosity

Qualityclass**

Viscosity

FrontRear



ENGINE OILSAE viscosity classesThe SAE classes (viscosity) should be se-lected in accordance with the average sea-sonal air temperature.Applying the SAE classes exactly on thebasis of the outside air temperatures wouldnecessitate frequently changing the engineoil. The temperature limits for the SAEclasses should therefore be regarded asreference temperatures and the actual airtemperature may be higher or lower for ashort period of time.

EngineThe viscosity should be selected according to outside temperature. Do not switch to adifferent viscosity in the event of brief temperature fluctuations.



SPECIFICATIONAll data apply to vehicles with standard equipment. Optional extras may alter some of these data. For more information, please contactany Ssangyong Dealer.

Overall length

Overall width

Overall height

Wheel base

Curb weight

Gross vehicle weight

Persons

Maximum speed (km/h)

Gradeability (tanθ )

Min. turning radius (m)

I temsModel

Tread Front

Rear

D29ST

4656

1864

1735

2630

1510

1520

1890(AT:1905)

2520

5

0.986

5.7

G23D

←

←

←

←

←

←

1835(AT:1850)

←

←

0.970

←

M/T : 176A/T : 171

G32D

←

←

←

←

←

←

1910(AT:1930)

←

←

0.871

←

M/T : 190A/T : 188

Sports(4WD)

←

←

←

←

←

←

1876(AT:1902)

←

←

←

←

←

Sports(2WD)

4935

←

1760

2755

←

←

1775(AT:1787)

←

←

0.985

5.8

M/T : 151A/T : 156

M/T : 156A/T : 156

Vehicledimensions

(mm)

Weight (kg)

Performance



I temsModel

Transmission(Manual)

Gear ratio

Axle (FRT/RR)

Transmission(Automatic)

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

Gear ratio 1st

2nd

3rd

4th

Reverse

Axle (FRT/RR)

Reverse

4.007

2.365

1.473

1.000

0.872

3.700

3.91

2.741

1.508

1.000

0.708

2.429

4.89

D29ST

←

←

←

←

←

←

4.55

←

←

←

←

←

5.86

G23D

←

←

←

←

←

←

3.73

←

←

←

←

←

4.55

G32D

←

←

←

←

←

←

4.25

←

←

←

←

←

4.89

Sports(2WD)

←

←

←

←

←

←

←

←

←

←

←

←

←

Sports(4WD)



Cooling system

Engine

Tyre

Fuel system

I temsModel

2874

89.0 x 92.4

22:1

120/4000

250/2250

18°

P 235/75R 15

(P 255/70R 15)

80

10.5 - 11.0

D29ST

2295

90.9 x 88.4

10.4:1

110/6200

210/2800

7.5°

←

72

10.0 - 10.5

G23D

3199

89.9 x 84

10.0:1

162/6500

307/4700

8°

P 255/70R 15

←

11.0 - 11.5

G32D

2874

89.0 x 92.4

22:1

120/4000

250/2250

18°

P 235/70R 16

(P 255/65R 16)

80

10.5 - 11.0

Sports(2WD)

←

←

←

←

←

←

←

←

←

←

Sports(4WD)

Total displacement (cc)

Bore x stroke (mm)

Compression ratio

Maximum power(ps/rpm)

Maximum torque(Nm/rpm)

BTDC

Size

Fuel tank (L)

Coolant (L)



Lubricating Engine oil (L)

Battery (V-AH) (MF)

Starter (V-kw)

Alternator (V-A)

Size (mm)

(outside diameter xinside diameter)

Front wheel

Rear wheel

Booster(inch)

Clutch

Brake

Electricalsystem

ABS 5.3

I temsModel

non-ABS

9.5

12 - 90

12 - 2.2

12 - 75

240 x 155

DISC

DISC

8´́ + 9´́

8´́ + 9´́

D29ST G23D

7.5

←

12 - 1.2

12 - 115

225 x 150

←

←

←

←

G32D

8.2

←

12 - 1.8

←

240 x 155

←

←

←

←

Sports(2WD)

9.5

←

12 - 2.2

14 - 75

240 x 155

←

←

-

-

Sports(4WD)

←

←

←

←

←

←

←

-

-



Steeringsystem

Type (Power steering)

Overall gear ratio

Toe-in

I temsModel

Wheel diameter (mm)

Camber (°)

Caster (°)

Rack & Pinion

19.94 : 1

396 ± 2

0° ± 30´

2°30´ ± 30´

0 - 4 mm

D29ST

←

←

←

←

←

←

G23D

←

←

←

←

←

←

G32D

←

←

←

0° ± 0.5°

2.5° ± 0.5°

←

Sports(2WD)

←

←

←

←

←

←

Sports(4WD)


10INDEX


10–2 INDEX

4-wheel drive operation ...................... 2-114 wheel drive switch .......................... 3-304WD indicator ...................................... 3-168-way power seat (driver’s)* ............. 1-21

AA note on safety ................................... 7-6Abs warning light* .............................. 3-11Air bag warning label .......................... 1-44Air bag warning light* ......................... 3-13Air bag* ............................................... 1-41Air cleaner ........................................... 7-17Air vents ............................................... 4-2Anti-lock brake system* (ABS) ........... 2-15Ashtray ............................................... 3-32Assist grip ........................................... 3-36Auto shift indicator* ............................ 3-16Automatic air conditioner ....................... 4-8Automatic dimming inside rearview mirror*............................................................ 1-17

Automatic door locking release ............. 1-7Automatic door locking system ............. 1-7Automatic transmission emergency shiftingprocedure .............................................. 2-9Automatic transmission fluid* .............. 7-15Auxiliary electric socket ...................... 3-36

BBattery charge warning light .............. 3-12Battery maintenance ............................ 7-22Before driving off .................................. 1-2Before entering the car ......................... 1-2Before starting the engine ..................... 2-4Brake fluid ........................................... 7-12Brake pedal ......................................... 7-23Brake system warning light ................. 3-10Brake ................................................... 2-14Bulb specification ................................ 7-32

CCare and cleaning of the exterior ......... 8-3Care and cleaning of the interior .......... 8-2Catalytic converter .............................. 7-24Center armrest* ................................... 1-29Central door locking system .................. 1-6Chassis number ..................................... 9-3Child restraints .................................... 1-33Child security door locks ....................... 1-8Cigarette lighter ................................... 3-31Cleaning agents ..................................... 8-2Clutch fluid ........................................... 7-13Clutch pedal ......................................... 7-23Coolant level .......................................... 7-9

Corrosion protection .............................. 8-4Courtesy light ...................................... 3-33Cruise control* (for gasoline engine) .. 3-26Cup holder ........................................... 3-34

DDefogger switch (sports) .................... 3-24Deluxe type ......................................... 1-24Digital clock .......................................... 3-30Door locks ............................................. 1-5Door open warning light ...................... 3-12Door unlock switch ............................. 3-22Double sun visors* .............................. 3-35Drive belt ............................................. 7-20Driver’s check list .................................. 7-6Driver’s seat height adjustment ........... 1-19Driver’s seat height adjustment* .......... 1-21Driver’s seat reclining adjustment* ...... 1-22Driver’s seat slide adjustment* ............ 1-21Driver’s seat tilt adjustment* ................ 1-22Driver’s seat warmer* ......................... 1-19Driving tips for automatic transmission*............................................................ 2-10

Driving with a manual transmission ....... 2-6Driving with an automatic transmission* 2-6


INDEX 10–3

EEBD warning light* .............................. 3-11ECS switch* ........................................ 3-22ECS/SPORT indicator* .......................... 3-15Electrical system ................................. 7-28Emergency towing ............................... 6-12Engine compartment .............................. 5-2Engine compartment .............................. 7-2Engine exhaust gas caution (carbon monoxide)............................................................ 2-19

Engine hood ......................................... 1-46Engine number ....................................... 9-2Engine oil pressure warning light ........ 3-8Engine oil ............................................... 7-7Engine oil ............................................... 9-5

FFolding rear seat ................................. 1-25Front fog lamp switch* ........................ 3-21Front seat back storage pocket .......... 1-20Front seat reclining adjustment ........... 1-18Front seat slide adjustment ................. 1-18Fuel filler door release lever ............... 1-45Fuel filter ............................................. 7-19Fuel gauge ............................................. 3-7Fuel recommendation ............................. 2-2Fuse box ............................................. 7-29

GGlass surfaces ..................................... 8-2Glove box ............................................ 3-35Glow indicator (for diesel engine) ...... 3-15

HHandle location (7-seater) ..................... 6-3Handle location: sports model ............... 6-4Hazard warning flasher switch .......... 3-29Hazardous driving ............................... 2-20Head lamp high and low beam and turn sig-nal lamp ............................................... 7-33Head restraints .................................... 1-23Headlamp leveling switch* ................... 3-30High beam indicator ............................. 3-14High beam switch ................................ 3-18Horn switch ......................................... 3-32How to change a flat tyre ..................... 6-3

IIgnition switch ....................................... 2-3Immobilizer system* ............................... 2-5Important safety instructions ................. 8-5Inside and outside lamp ....................... 7-34Inside rearview mirror ......................... 1-17

Instruments and controls with automatictransmission .......................................... 3-3Instruments and controls with manual trans-mission .................................................. 3-2Instruments ............................................ 3-5Introduction ............................................ 5-3

JJack specifications ................................ 6-2

KKey hole illumination* ............................. 1-7Key with integrated transponder and illumi-nation* ................................................... 1-3Key ........................................................ 1-3

LLap belt ............................................... 1-39Light switch ......................................... 3-17Limited slip differential (LSD)* ............. 3-23Low fuel level warning light ................. 3-8Lubrication chart ................................... 9-4Luggage cover* ................................... 1-48Luggage hooks .................................... 3-37Luggage room lamp ............................. 3-34


10–4 INDEX

MMalfunction indicator lamp ..................... 3-9Manual transmission fluid .................... 7-15Map pocket .......................................... 3-35Mode switch .......................................... 2-8

OOdometer/trip odometer ......................... 3-6Official vehicle identification data .......... 9-2Operation tip ........................................ 2-13Outside rearview mirror & tailgate glassdefogger switch .................................. 3-23Outside rearview mirrors .................... 1-16

PParking brake ....................................... 2-17Parking brake ....................................... 7-24Passing light switch ............................ 3-19Power mode indicator ......................... 3-16Power outside rearview mirrors ......... 1-15Power steering fluid ............................ 7-16Power sun roof* .................................. 1-14Power window lock switch ................ 1-13Power windows .................................. 1-12Preventive maintenance ........................ 5-4

RRear fog lamp switch* ........................ 3-22Reclining rear seat back ..................... 1-24Remote keyless entry system (REKES).............................................................. 1-4

Roof rack* ........................................... 1-48Room lamp ........................................... 3-33Running-in period .................................. 1-2

SScheduled maintenance services (dieselengine) ................................................ 7-37Scheduled maintenance services (gasolineengine) ................................................ 7-40Seat belt height adjustor ..................... 1-40Seat belt precautions .......................... 1-30Seat belt reminder ............................... 3-13Seat lumbar support ............................ 1-20Seat warmer switch* .......................... 3-25Self-levelizer (sports)* ........................ 1-11Semi-automatic air conditioning ............. 4-3Service precautions .............................. 7-5Side armrest ........................................ 1-29Spare tire of 7-seater ........................... 6-6Spare wheel, jack and vehicle tools ..... 6-2Spark plugs ......................................... 7-19

Specification .......................................... 9-6Speedometer ......................................... 3-6Starting the engine with jumper cables 6-9Starting the engine ................................ 2-4Suggestions for more economical operation............................................................ 2-19

Sun visors ........................................... 3-34

TT.O.D (torque on demand)* ................. 2-12Tachometer ............................................ 3-6Tail, brake and rear turn signal lamp ... 7-33Tailgate glass defogger indicator ........ 3-14Tailgate locks ......................................... 1-8Tailgate opening/closing (sports model only).............................................................. 1-9

Tailgate window wiper and washer switch............................................................ 3-21

TCS (traction control system) indicator*............................................................ 3-14

Temperature gauge ............................... 3-7Three point seat belt ........................... 1-38Tiltable steering wheel ........................ 1-14Towing a disabled vehicle ................... 6-11Traction control system* (with anti-lock brakesystem) ............................................... 2-16


INDEX 10–5

Trailer towing* ..................................... 6-13Transfer case fluid ............................. 7-18Turbo charger inspection ...................... 5-4Turn signal switch .............................. 3-18Turn signal/hazard flasher indicator .... 3-13

UUnfolding rear seat ............................. 1-27

VVentilation and heating .......................... 4-2

WWheels and tyres ................................ 7-25Windshield washer fluid ...................... 7-21Windshield washer switch .................. 3-20Windshield wiper switch ..................... 3-19Windshield wipers ............................... 7-21Winter mode indicator .......................... 3-15Wooden box* : sports model only ....... 1-29


MUSSO & MUSSO SPORTS (RHD)OWNER’S MANUAL

TELEPHONE : 82-31-610-2740FACSIMILE : 82-31-610-3762

ISSUED BYINTERNATIONAL A/S TEAM

SSANGYONG MOTOR CO., LTD.

150-3, CHILGOI-DONG, PYUNGTAEK-SI

GYEONGGI-DO, 459-711 KOREA

NOTE: All rights reserved. Printed in SSANGYONG Motor Co., Ltd.No part of this book may be used or reproduced without thewritten permission of International A/S Team.


No.

1

2

3

4

5

CODE NO.

RMU3-4OM2E-5A-150B

RMU3-4OM3E-5B-200A

RMU3-4OM3E-5C-350B

RMU3-4OM3E-5D-150C

RMU3-4OM3E-5E-200D

PRINTING DATE

Jan. 2005

Feb. 2005

Mar. 2005

Apr. 2005

May. 2005

MODEL YEAR

2005

2005

2005

2005

2005

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