DongFeng RICH. Instruction — part 5

Starting and driving

4-3

●

Visually inspect tires for

their appearance and condition.
Also check tire pressure for
proper inflation.

●

Lock all doors.

●

Position seats and adjust

head restraints.

●

Adjust rearview mirror and

outside mirror.

●

Adjust inside seat belts

and ask all passengers to do
likewise.

●

Do not place hard or heavy

objects on either the front or
rear parcel shelf to prevent
injury in the event of a sudden
stop.

●

Check the operation of

warning lights when key is
turned to the

“ON(3)” position.

●

Tune the radio to the

desired broadcasting station.

PRECAUTIONS WHEN
STARTING AND DRIVING

WARNING:

Do

not

leave

children,

unreliable adults, or pets alone
in your vehicle. They could
accidentally injure themselves
or others through inadvertent
operation of the vehicle. Also,
on

hot,

sunny

days,

temperatures

in

a

closed

vehicle could quickly become
high enough to cause severs or
possibly fatal injuries to people
animals.

EXHAUST GAS (CARBON
MONOXIDE)

WARNING:

●

Do not breaths exhaust

gases; they contain colorless
and odorless carbon monoxide.
Carbon monoxide is dangerous.
It can cause unconsciousness
or death.

●

If you suspect that exhaust

fumes are entering the vehicle,
drive with all windows fully
open, and have the vehicle
inspected immediately.

●

Do not run the engine in

closed spaces such as a
garage.

●

Do not park the vehicle

with the engine running for any
extended length of time.

●

It is not advisable to sit for

any length of time in a parked
vehicle with the engine running.

●

When a vehicle has been

stopped in an open area with its
engine

running

for

any

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significant on to force outside
air into the vehicle.

PRECAUTIONS WHEN
DRIVING ON-PAVEMENT
AND OFF-ROAD

DRIVING

SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS
4×4 Utility vehicles have higher
ground clearance and a narrower
track to make them capable of
performing in a wide variety of
off-road

applications.

Specific

design characteristics give them a
higher center of gravity than
ordinary cars. An advantage of
higher ground clearance is a
better view of the road, allowing
you to anticipate problems. They
are not designed for cornering at
the same speeds as conventional
2-wheel drive vehicles any more
than low-slung sports cars are
designed to perform satisfactorily
under off-road conditions. If at all
possible, avoid sharp Tums or
abrupt maneuvers. As with other
vehicles of this type, failure to
operate this vehicle correctly may

result in loss of control or vehicle
rollover.

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CARE WHEN DRIVING

Driving your vehicle to fit the
circumstances is essential for
your safety and comfort. As a
driver, you should be the one who
knows best how to drive in the
given circumstances.

ENGINE COLD START PERIOD
Due to the higher engine speeds
when the engine is cold, extra
caution must be exercised when
selecting gear (automatic and
instruction).

LOADING THE BAGGAGE
Load and their distribution and the
attachment

of

equipment

(coupling devices, roof baggage
carriers, etc.) will change the
driving characteristics of the
vehicle considerably. Driving style
and speed must be changed
according to the circumstances.

WHEN THE ROAD IS WET

●

Avoid

starting

off,

accelerating

and

stopping

suddenly.

●

Avoid sharp turns or lane

changes.

●

Extra distance should be

kept from the vehicle in front.

●

When water covers the

road surface in puddles, small
streams, etc., REDUCE SPEED
to prevent aquaplaning which
will cause skidding and loss of
control.

●

Worm tires increase this

risk.

UNDER WINTER CONDITIONS

●

Drive sensitively

●

Avoid

sudden

steering

actions.

●

Extra distance should be

kept from the vehicle in front.

TRAILER TOWING

Your vehicle was designed to be
used

primarily

for

carrying

passengers

and

luggage.

Remember that towing a trailer
will place additional loads on your
vehicle’s engine, drive train,
steering,

braking

and

other

systems. Also, towing a trailer will
exaggerate other conditions such
as sway caused by crosswinds,
rough road surfaces or passing
trucks. Driving style and speed
must be changed according to the
circumstances.

●

Choose proper coupling

devices (trailer hitch, safety
chain, roof carrier, etc.) for your
vehicle.

●

Never allow the total trailer

load (trailer weight plus its
cargo weight) and coupling
device to be exceeded.

●

Before driving, make sure

that the lighting system of the
trailer works properly.

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Observe

the

legal

maximum speeds for trailer
operation.

●

Avoid

abrupt

starts,

acceleration or stops.

●

Avoid sharp turns or lane

changes.

●

Always drive your vehicle

at a moderate speed.

●

Always block the wheels

on both vehicle and trailer
when parking. Apply parking
brake on trailer where fitted.

●

Parking on a steep slope is

not recommended.

●

Take

note

of

trailer

manufacturer

’s instructions.

●

Take care that tire pressure

are at the pressure for full
loading shown on the tire
placard.

●

The trailer must be loaded

so that heavy goods are placed
over the axle.

IGNITION SWITCH

The switch includes the anti-theft
steering lock device.

“ LOCK ” Normal parking
position

（0）

The ignition key can only be
removed at this position. To lock
the steering wheel, first turn the
key to OFF and turn the key to
LOCK while pushing the key in. It
must be turned about 1/6 of a turn
clockwise from the straight up
position.
To unlock the steering wheel,
insert the key and turn it gently

while rotating the steering wheel
slightly right and left.

WARNING:

●

Never remove the key while

driving. If the key is removed,
the steering wheel will lock.
This will cause the driver to
lose control of the vehicle and
could result in serious vehicle
damage or personal injury.

“OFF”(1)
The engine can be turned off
without

locking

the

steering

wheel.

“ACC”(Accessories)（2）
This position activates electrical
accessories such as the radio
when the engine is not running.
“ON”

Normal

operating

position

（3）

This position turns on the ignition
system

and

the

electrical

accessories.

“START”（4）
This position activates the starter
motor, starting the engine. As
soon as the engine has started,
release the key immediately, it will

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automatically return to the “ON”
position.

STARTING THE ENGINE

1. Apply the parking brake.
2.

Move the gearshift lever to “N”
(Neutral), and press the
clutch pedal to the floor while
cranking the engine.

3.

Crank the engine with your
foot off the accelerator pedal
by turning the ignition key to
“START”. Release the key
when the engine starts. If the
engine starts, but fails to run,
repeat the above procedure.

——If the engine is very hard to
start in extremely cold or hot
weather.

——

Use the accelerator pedal to

help start the engine.

— — In the summer, when
restarting the engine within 30
minutes after it has been
stopped

——

Keep the accelerator pedal fully
depressed while starting.

WARNING:

Do not crank the engine for
more than 5 seconds at a time.
If the engine does not start, wait
15 seconds before cranking
again, otherwise the starter
could be damaged.
4. WARM ENGINE
Always allow the engine to idle for
at least 30 seconds after starting.
Drive at moderate speed for a
short distance first, especially in
cold weather.

DRIVING WITH
MANUALTRANSMISSION

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●

●

●

●

●

●

●

●

●

●

Starting the vehicle

●

Depress the clutch pedal to

the floor and move the gearshift
lever to the

“1” or “R” position.

●

Slowly

depress

the

accelerator pedal, releasing the
clutch pedal and parking brake
lever at the same time.
If it is difficult to move the shift
lever into Reverse or 1

st

, shift into

Neutral, then release the clutch
pedal and shift into Reverse or 1

st

again.

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Driving precautions
To change gears, fully depress
the gearshift lever. After shifting,
release the clutch slowly. On the
5-speed transmission model, you
cannot shift directly from 5

th

gear

into Reverse. First shift into
Neutral, then into Reverse.

CAUTION:

●

Do not rest your foot on the

clutch pedal while driving.

●

Stop

your

vehicle

completely before shifting into
reverse.

●

Avoid abrupt starts and

acceleration for your safety.
When quick acceleration is
required for some reason, shift
to lower gear and accelerate
until the vehicle reaches the
maximum speed in each gear.
Do not exceed the speed limit
of

any

gear.

Pay

special

attention into a lower gear on
slippery

surfaces.

Sudden

acceleration or down shifting
could cause the wheels to skid
and result in loss of control.

SUGGESTED SHIFT-UP
SPEEDS
The following provides suggested
speed ranges for shifting into a
higher gear. These suggestions
relate to fuel economy and vehicle
performance. Actual shift ranges
should be adjusted for specific
road conditions, the weather and
individual driving habits.

●

2-wheel drive models and 4

×4（2H and 4H position）

Gear change

Speed

(km/j)

1

st

to 2

nd

15

2

nd

to 3

rd

40

3

rd

to 4

th

80

4

th

to 5

th

100

●

4-wheel drive model

Gear change

Speed(km/h)

1

st

to 2

nd

13

2

nd

to 3

rd

20

3

rd

to 4

th

32

4

th

to 5th

36

The figures listed in the chart
refer to potential speed ranges
for each gear. The speed at
which you drive, however,
should conform to all federal,
state, province and territory
laws, and to the condition
which

will

permit

safe

operation.
Suggested maximum speed in
each gear
Downshift to a lower gear if the
engine is not running smoothly, or
if you need to accelerate.
Do not exceed the maximum
suggested speed (shown below)
in any gear. For level road driving,
use the highest gear suggested
for that speed. Always observe
posted speed limits, and drive
according to the road conditions
which will ensure safe operation.
Do not overrun the engine when
shifting to a lower gear as it may
cause engine damage or loss of
vehicle control.

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Allowable maximum speed in
each gear:

2-wheel drive

models

4-wheel drive

models

(2H position)

Speed

（km/h）

1

st

25

2

nd

50

3

rd

80

4

th

and 5th

120

4-wheel drive

models

（4H position）

Speed

（km/h）

1

st

35

2

nd

60

3

rd

80

4

th

and 5

th

80

（4L position）

1

st

15

2

nd

30

3

rd

45

4

th

and 5th

50

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4

×4 TRANSFER CASE

SHIFTING

2H

—（2WD，high range） only the

rear wheel are driven. Use when
driving under the same conditions
standard 2WD vehicle.
4H

—（4WD, high range） Four

wheels are driven. Use when
driving on roads where it is difficult
to drive in the 2H position. (i.e.,
driving at normal speeds on snow
covered, icy, wet, muddy or sandy
roads)

4H position supplies the max

power and traction force. Avoid
excessive speed, as it will cause
loss of traction. Speed over 80
km/h in 4H is not recommended.

4L

— （ 4WD, low range ） Four

wheels are driven. Use when
climbing or descending steep hills,
or during hard driving in sand,
mud or deep snow. The “4L”
position provides maximum power
and traction. Avoid raising vehicle
speed

excessively,

as

the

maximum speed in 5

th

gear

approximately 50 km/h.
N

—No wheels are driven. Always

keep the transfer lever out of the
“N” position. Shifting the lever
quickly

and

smoothly

when

moving across the “N” position
with the vehicle stopped.

CAUTION:

●

Do not drive on dry hard

surface roads in 4-wheel drive.

●

Driving

on

dry

hard

surfaces in “4H” or “4L” may
cause unnecessary noise and
tire wear. We recommended
driving in the “2H” position
under these conditions.

●

To lubricate the front wheel

drive system, drive the vehicle
in 4-wheel drive at least once a
month.

WARNING:

●

When parking the vehicle,

apply the parking brake and
shift the transfer control lever
in the

“2H”, “4H” or “4L”

position.

DEPRESS

DEPRES
S

ELEC TRANSFER

MANUAL TRANSFER

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●

Do not leave in

the “N”

position. Otherwise the vehicle
could roll unexpectedly even if
the instruction transmission is in
any gear.

AUTO-LOCK
FREE-RUNNING HUBS

The auto-lock free-running hub is
designed to allow for automatic
4-wheel drive engagement when
the shift lever is

moved to the “4H”

or “4L” position. If your vehicle is
equipped with this system, follow
these operational cautions:

CAUTION:

●

When

engaging

and

disengaging,

the

auto-lock

hubs will make a clicking noise.
This is normal.

●

Accelerating the vehicle

suddenly from a stop with the
transfer lever in the “4H” or “4L”
position may not engage the
auto-lock free-running hub and
may cause a clattering noise.
Continued use of the vehicle
with this noise may damage the
hub lock. In such a case,
release the accelerator pedal to
reduce the engine speed.

●

If the auto-lock hubs make

a clattering noise while driving
with the transfer lever in the
“2H” position, stop and move
the vehicle about 2 to 3 meters
(7 to 10 ft) in the opposite
direction of travel.

●

Under

extremely

cold

conditions [below −15°C (5°F)],
when the vehicle is driven in
2-wheel drive at high speeds
without first warming up the
vehicle and gear oil, the axle
shafts may rotate, causing the
hubs to make a clattering noise.
To avoid this, first drive in
4-wheel drive, then shift to
2-wheel drive.

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●

When shifting from the “2H”

to “4H” position while driving,
do

not

stop

shift

lever

movement

midway.

An

incomplete shift from the “2H”
to

“4H”

position

or

disengagement of only one hub
lock may cause a clattering
noise from the auto-lock hubs.
Continued use of the vehicle
with this noise may damage the
hub lock. Shift to 4-wheel drive
to stop the noise; unlock hubs
as described.

●

Also, in cold weather, if

difficulty is encountered in
shifting from “2H” to “4H”, it
may be necessary to reduce
speed or stop the vehicle.

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SHIFTING OF

TRANSFER－MANUAL TRANSFER

TO SHIFT MANUAL

TRANSFER CASE

SHIFT PROCEDURE FOR MODELS WITHOUT FREE-RUNNING HUBS

FROM “2H TO “4H”

Gear shifting from the 2H to 4H position must be performed at speeds below 40km/h and step on the clutch. Perform this operation when

driving straight.

From “4H” to “2H”

below 80 km/h, and it is not necessary to depress the clutch pedal. Perform this operation when driving straight.

CAUTION:

1)

For the 2WD operation, auto-locked and idle operated wheel hub will be separated after the vehicle reverse 1 meter.

2)

Stop and reverse 1 meter before driving forward.

3)

When reversing, stop and drive straight 1 meter and reverse 1 meter. Separating of the auto-locked and idle operated wheel hub is

good for save fuel, reduce noise and the abrasion.

4)

If the indicator light is still on after shifting from "4H" to "2H", you must change to 2WD states by accelerating, decelerating or reversing

for safe insurance.

From “4H” to “4L” or 4L” to

“4H”

5.

Stop the vehicle.

6.

Depress the clutch pedal.

7.

Depress the transfer lever and move it “4L” or “4H” position.

From “2H” to “4L”

1.

Stop the vehicle.

2.

Depress the clutch pedal.

3.

Depress

the transfer lever and move it to “4L”, change gears quickly and smoothly.

From “4L” to “2H”

1.

Stop the vehicle.

2.

Depress the clutch pedal.

3.

Depress the transfer lever and move it to “2H” position.

CAUTION:

Move the

transfer lever from “4H” to “2H”, if the 4X4 indicator still comes on, it indicates the transfer shift control has not selected the “2H”

lever. To be safe, accelerating, reducing or backward, increase the vehicle is in “2H” position.

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SHIFTING OF

TRANSFER－ELEC. TRANSFER

TO SHIFT ELEC.

TRANSFER SWITCH

SHIFT PROCEDURE FOR MODELS WITHOUT FREE-RUNNING HUBS

FROM “2H TO “4H”

Shift the transfer switch to "4H" under the speed of 40km/h (25MPH).It is not necessary to depress the clutch pedal.

Perform this operation when driving straight. Then the indicator light would be green.

From “4H” to “2H”

●

Move the transfer lever to “2H”. This can be done at any speed below 80 km/h, and it is not necessary to

depress the clutch pedal. Perform this operation when driving straight.

●

CAUTION:

●

For the 2WD operation, auto-locked and idle operated wheel hub will be separated after the vehicle reverse 1

meter.

●

Stop and reverse 1 meter before driving forward.

●

When reversing, stop and drive straight 1 meter and reverse 1 meter. Separating of the auto-locked and idle

operated wheel hub is good for save fuel, reduce noise and the abrasion.

●

If the indicator light is still on after shifting from "4H" to "2H", you must change to 2WD states by

accelerating, decelerating or reversing for safe insurance.

From “4H” to “4L”

8.

Stop the vehicle and keep the engine running.

9.

Depress the clutch pedal.

10.

Shift the transfer switch from

“4H” to “4L” smoothly and quickly.

11.

The 4WD indicator light should be yellow. Drive the vehicle after the light is steady.

From

4L” to “4H”

a)

Stop the vehicle and keep the engine running.

b)

Depress the clutch pedal.

c)

Shift the transfer switch from

“4L” to “4H” smoothly and quickly.

d)

The 4WD indicator light should be green Drive the vehicle after the light is steady.

For AUTO

TRANSMISSION vehicle:

Do not shift the transfer switch from "4H" to "4L" , "4L" to "4H" ,"2H" to "4L" or "4L" to "2H". Well it is very hard to change the transfer switch.

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DRIVING SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS

Your vehicle is designed for both
normal and off-road use. However,
avoid driving in deep water or
mud as your vehicle is mainly
designed for leisure use, unlike a
conventional off-road vehicle.
Remember that 2-wheel drive
models are less capable than
4-wheel drive models for rough
road driving and extrication when
stuck in deep snow or mud, or the
like.
Please observe the following
precautions:

CAUTION:

●

Drive carefully when off the

road and avoid dangerous
areas. Always wear your seat
belts to help keep you and your
passengers in position when
driving over rough terrain.

●

Do not drive across steep

slopes. Instead drive either
straight up or straight down the
slopes. Off-road vehicles can
tip over sideways much more
easily than they can forward or
backward.

●

Many hills are too steep for

any vehicle. If you drive up
them, you may stall. If you drive
down them, you may not be
able to control your speed. If
you drive across them, you may
roll over.

●

Stay alert when driving to

the top of a hill. At the top there
could be a drop-off or other
hazard that could cause an
accident.

●

If your engine stalls or you

cannot make it to the top of a
steep hill, never attempt to turn
around. Your vehicle could tip
or roll over. Always back
straight could tip or roll

over. Always back straight
down in reverse gear. Never

●

back down in neutral (N) or

with the clutch depressed,
using only the brake, as the
could cause loss of control.

●

Heavy braking going down

a hill could cause your brakes
to overheat and fade, resulting
in loss of control and an
accident. Apply brakes lightly
and use a ow gear to control
your speed.

●

Unsecured cargo can be

thrown around when driving
over rough terrain. Properly
secure it so that it will not be
thrown forward and cause
injury

to

you

or

your

passengers.

●

Avoid raising the center of

gravity by loading things on the
roof or equipping the vehicle
with tires larger than specified
in this manual. This could
cause your vehicle to rollover.
Put heavy loads in the cargo

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area as far forward and as low
as possible.

●

Does not grip the inside or

spokes of the steering wheel
when driving off-road. The
steering wheel could jerk and
injure your hands. Instead drive
with your fingers and thumbs
on the outside of the rim.

●

Before operating vehicle,

ensure that the driver and all
passengers have their seat
belts fastened.

●

Always drive with the floor

mats in place as the floor may
become very hot. Particular
care should be taken if you are
barefoot.

●

Lower your speed when

encountering

strong

crosswinds. With its higher
center of gravity, your vehicle
is more affected by gusty side
winds. Slower speeds ensure
better vehicle control.

●

Do not drive beyond the

performance of the tires even
with 4WD.

●

Sudden acceleration, sharp

steering maneuvers or sudden
braking may cause loss of
control.

●

Install the same size of

winter tires on all four (4)
wheels (such as stud less tires)
or install tire chains to rear
wheels

when

driving

on

slippery roads (e.g., after a
snow and drive carefully using
4WD).

●

Be sure to check the

brakes

immediately

after

driving in mud or water as
specified in

“WET BRAKES”

under the heading

“Precautions

when driving

”.

●

Whenever

you

drive

off-road through sand, mud or
water as deep as the wheel hub,
more

frequent

maintenance

may be required. For details,
refer to

“Maintenance under

severe driving conditions

” in a

separate maintenance booklet.

●

Avoid parking your vehicle

on steep hills. If you get out of
the vehicle and it rolls forward,

backward or sideways, you
could be inured.

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4

×4 TIRES OF 4-WHEEL

DRIVE

CAUTION:

Always use tires of the same
size, brand, construction (bias,
bias-belted or radial), and tread
pattern on all four wheels.
Failure to do so may result in a
circumference

difference

between tires on the front and
rear axles which will cause
excessive tire wear and may
damage

the

transmission

transfer case and differential
gears.
If excessive tire wear is found, it is
recommended that all four tires be
replaced with tires of the same
size, brand, construction and
tread pattern. The tire pressure
and wheel alignment should also
be checked and corrected as
necessary.

Contact

your

PARSKHODRO dealer.
Snow tires

If you install snow tires, they must
also be the same size, brand,
construction and tread pattern on
tall four wheels.

CAUTION:

Only use spare tires specified
for each 4-wheel drive model.
Tire inflation pressure
Check the pressure in all tires,
including the spare, with a gauge
periodically when at a service
station. Adjust to the specified
pressure

if

necessary.

Tire

pressures are shown on the tire
placard affixed to the glove box.
Tire rotation
PARSKHODRO recommends that
tires be rotated every 5,000 km .
Do not include the temporary
spare tire in the tire rotation.
Tire chain
Tire chains must be installed only
on the rear wheels and not on the
front wheels.
Do not drive with tire chains on
paved roads which are clear of
snow. Driving with chains in such
conditions can cause damage to

the various mechanisms of the
vehicle due to some overstress.
When driving on clear paved
roads, be sure to change to 2WD.

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PARKING

CAUTION:

●

Do not park the vehicle

over flammable materials such
as dry grass, waste paper or
rags, as they may burn easily.

●

Safe parking procedures

require that the parking brake
be set and the gearshift lever
placed in the proper position.
1. Firmly apply the parking

brake.

2.

Place the gearshift lever in
the “REVERSE” position.
When parking on an uphill
grade, place the gearshift
lever in the “1st” position.

3. Turn the ignition key to the

“LOCK” position and remove
the key.

WARNING:

●

Never leave the engine

running while the vehicle is
unattended.

●

Never

leave

children

unattended in the vehicle.

When parked on a sloping
driveway, turn the wheels so the
vehicle will not roll into the street
in case it moves.

●

HEADED DOWNHILL:

①

Turn the wheels into the curb;
allow the vehicle to move forward
until the curb side wheel gently

touches the curb. Then set the
parking brake.

●

HEADED UPHILL

：②

Turn the wheels away from the
curb and allow the vehicle to
move back until the curb side

Wheel gently touches the curb.
Then set the parking brake.

●

HEADED

UPHILL

OR

DOWNHILL, NO CURB

：③

Turn the wheels toward the side
of the road so the vehicle will
move away from the center of the
road if it moves. Then set the
parking brake.

Downhill with curb

Uphill with curb

Uphill

or

downhill

without curb