DongFeng RICH. Instruction — part 7

6-2

Appearance and interior care

CLEANING EXTERIOR AND
INTERIOR

In

order

to

maintain

the

appearance of your vehicle, it is
important to take proper care of it.
In the following cases, please
wash your vehicle as soon as
possible to protect the paint
surface.
 After a rainfall to prevent
possible damage from acid rain
 After driving on coastal
roads
 When things such as soot,

bird droppings, tree sap, metal
particles or bugs get on the
paint surface.
 When dust or mud builds
up on the surface.
Whenever possible, store or park
your vehicle inside a garage or in
a covered area.
When it is necessary to park
outside, park in a shady area or
protect the vehicle with a body
cover.

CAUTION

Be careful not to scratch the
paint surface when putting on
or removing the body cover.

Washing
Wash dirt off with a wet sponge
and plenty of water. Clean the
vehicle thoroughly using a mild
soap or detergent (a special
vehicle soap or general purpose
dish-washing liquid) mixed with
clean,

lukewarm

(never

hot)

water.

WARNING

 Do

not

use

strong

household

soap,

strong

chemical detergents, gasoline
or solvents.
 Do not wash the vehicle in
direct sunlight or while the
vehicle body is hot, as the
surface

may

become

water-spotted.
 Avoid using tight-napped
or rough cloths, such as
washing mitts. Care must be
taken when removing caked-on
dirt or other foreign substances
so that the paint surface is not
scratched or damaged.
Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with
plenty of clean water.
Inside flanges, seams and folds
on the doors, hatches and hood
are particularly endangered by the
effects of road salt. Therefore,
these areas must be regularly
cleaned. Take care that the drain
holes in the lower edge of the
door are open. Spray water under
the body and in the wheel wells to
loosen the dirt and wash away
road salt.

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6-3

A damp chamois can be used to
dry the vehicle to avoid water
spots.

Waxing
Regular waxing protects the
paintwork and keeps the finish.
After

waxing,

polishing

is

recommended to remove built-up
residue and avoid a “weathered”
appearance.
The dealer can assist you in
choosing the proper product.
 Wax your vehicle only after
a thorough washing. Follow the
instructions supplied with the
wax.
 Do

not

use

a

wax

containing

any

abrasives,

cutting compounds or cleaners
that may damage the vehicle
finish.
 If the surface does not
polish easily, use a “road tar”
remover and wax again.
Machine

compounding

or

aggressive polishing on a base
coat/clear coat paint finish may
dull the finish or leave swirl marks.

Only apply black wax or black
shoe polish to the black urethane
or polypropylene bumper.

Removing spots
Remove

tar

and

oil

spots,

industrial dust, insects and tree
sap as quickly as possible from
the surface of the paint to avoid
lasting

damage

or

staining.

Special cleaning products are
available at your PARSKHODRO
dealer

or

any

automotive

accessories store.

Underbody
In areas where road salt is used in
winter, it is necessary to clean the
underbody regularly in order to
prevent dirt and salt from building
up and causing corrosion on the
underbody

and

suspension.

Before the winter period and
again in the spring, the under seal
must

be

checked

and,

if

necessary, re-treated.

Cleaning glass
Use glass cleaner to remove
smoke and dust film from the

glass surfaces. It is normal for
glass to be coated with a film after
the vehicle is parked in the hot
sun. Glass cleaner and a soft
cloth will easily remove this film.
When cleaning the inside of the
window,

do

not

use

any

sharp-edged tools or abrasive
cleaners

or

chlorine-based

disinfectant cleaners. These may
damage the electrical conductors,
radio antenna elements or rear
window defogger elements.

Cleaning alloy wheels
Wash regularly, especially during
winter months in areas where
road salt is used. Salt could
discolor the wheel if not removed.
Chrome parts
Clean all chrome parts regularly
with a nonabrasive chrome polish
to maintain the finish.

Plastic parts
Plastic parts can be cleaned with
a mild soap solution. If the dirt
cannot be easily removed, use a
plastic cleaner. Do not use any
solvents.

6-4

Appearance and interior care

Cleaning interior
Occasionally remove loose dust
from the interior trim and seats
using a vacuum cleaner or soft
brush. Wipe the vinyl and leather
surfaces with a clean, soft cloth
dampened in mild soap solution,
then wipe clean with a dry soft
cloth. Before using any fabric
protect

or, read the manufacturer’s

recommendations. Some fabric
protectors contains chemicals that
stain or bleach the seat material.
 Never use benzine, thinner
or any similar material.
 The leather seats should be
regularly coated with a leather
wax like saddle soap. Never use
car wax.
 Never use fabric protectors
unless recommended by the
manufacturer.

Seat belts
The seat belts can be cleaned by
wiping them with a sponge
dampened in a mild soap solution.
Allow the belts to dry completely
before using them. Do not allow

wet belts to roll up in the retractor.
NEVER use bleach, dye or
chemical solvents since these
may severely weaken the seat
belt webbing.

PROTECTING AGAINST
CORROSION

Most common factors contributing
to vehicle corrosion:
1. The

accumulation

of

moisture-retaining dirt and
debris in body panel sections,
cavities, and other areas.

2. Damage to paint and other

protective coatings caused by
gravel and stone chips or
minor traffic accidents.

Environmental factors influence
the rate of corrosion:

Moisture
The accumulation of sand, dirt
and water on the underside of the
body will accelerate corrosion.
Floor sections which have snow
and ice trapped under the floor
matting will not dry.

Relative humidity
Corrosion will be accelerated in
areas of high relative humidity,
especially those areas where the
temperatures stay above freezing
and where atmospheric pollution

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6-5

exists and road salt is used.

Temperature
A

temperature

increase

will

accelerate the rate of corrosion to
those parts which are not well
ventilated.

Air pollution
Industrial pollution, the presence
of salt in the air in coastal areas,
or heavy road salt use will
accelerate the corrosion process.
Road salt will also accelerate the
disintegration of paint Surfaces.
To protect your vehicle from
corrosion:
 Wash and wax your vehicle
often to keep the vehicle clean.
 Always check for minor
damage to the paint and repair
it as soon as possible.
 Keep drain holes at the
bottom of the doors and tailgate
open

to

avoid

water

accumulation.
 Check the underbody and
inside the pick box (Truck
model). If any sand, dirt or salt
has accumulated, wash it off

with water as soon as possible.
 NEVER remove dirt, sand
or

other debris

from

the

passenger

compartment

by

washing with a hose. Remove
dirt with a vacuum cleaner or
broom.
 Never allow water or other
liquids to come in contact with
electronic components inside
the vehicle.
Chemicals used for road surface
de-icing are extremely corrosive.
They accelerate corrosion and
deterioration

of

underbody

components such as the exhaust
system, fuel and brake lines,
brake cables, floor pan and
fenders.
In winter, the underbody must be
cleaned periodically.
For additional protection against
rust and corrosion, which may be
required in some areas, consult
your local PARSKHODRO dealer.

Maintenance and do-it-yourself

7-1

7. MAINTENANCE AND DO-IT-YOURSELF

PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . .. 7-2
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM. . . . . . 7-5
ENGINE OIL . . . . . . . . . . . ... 7-7
POWER STEERING FLUID . . . . . . 7-10
BRAKE AND CLUTCH FLUID . . . . . 7-10
WINDOW WASHER FLUID . . . . . .. 7-11
BATTERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
JUMP STARTING . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
DRIVE BELTS . . . . . . . . . . .. 7-13
SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT . . . .. 7-13

AIR CLEANER FILTER . . . . . . . 7-14
WIPER BLADES REPLACEMENT . . .. 7-15
BRAKE CONDITIONS . . . . . . . .. 7-16
BRAKE BOOSTER . . . . . . . . ... 7-17
FUSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 7-17
LIGHT BULBS. . . . . . . . . . ... 7-19
WHEELS AND TIRES . . . . . . . ... 7-23
CLUTCH HOUSING . . . . . . . . .. 7-26

7-2 Maintenance and do-it-yourself

PRECAUTIONS

When performing any inspection
or maintenance work on your
vehicle, always take care to
prevent serious accidental injury
to yourself or damage to the
vehicle. The following are general
precautions which should be
closely observed.

●

Park the vehicle on a level

surface, apply the parking
brake securely and move the
transmission control lever to
neutral (“N”).

●

When working under the

engine hood, turn the engine
off and wait until it cools down.

●

Be sure to turn the ignition

key to the “OFF” position when
performing any replacement or
repair.

●

If you must work with the

engine running, keep your
hands, clothing, hair and tools
away from moving fans and fan
belts.

●

It is advisable to remove

necktie and any jewelry, such
as rings, watch, etc. before
working on your vehicle.

●

If you must run the engine

in an enclosed space such as a
garage, be sure there is proper
ventilation for exhaust gases.

●

Never get under the vehicle

while it is supported only by a
jack. If it is necessary to work
under the vehicle, support it
with safety stands.

●

Keep smoking materials,

flame and sparks away from
fuel and battery.

●

Never

connect

or

disconnect either the battery or
any transistorized component
connector while the ignition key
is on.

●

Always apply the parking

brake and block the wheels to
prevent

the

vehicle

from

moving.

●

On gasoline engine models

with the multiport fuel injection
(MFI) system, the fuel filter or
fuel lines should be serviced by
a ParsKhodro dealer because
the fuel lines are under high
pressure even when the engine
is off.

●

Failure to follow these or

other

common

sense

guidelines may lead to serious
injury or vehicle damage.

●

Improperly disposed motor

oil and/or other vehicle fluids
can

hurt

the

environment.

Always

conform

to

local

regulations for disposal of
vehicle fluid.

Maintenance and do-it-yourself

7-3

This

“Maintenance

and

do-it-

yourself”

section

gives

instructions regarding only those
items which are relatively easy for
an owner to perform.
You

should

be

aware

that

incomplete or improper servicing
may result in operating difficulties
or excessive emissions, and could
affect your warranty coverage. If
in doubt about any servicing, have
it done by your Pars Khodro
dealer.

7-4 Maintenance and do-it-yourself

ZG24 ENGINE

Coolant reservoir

Power steering fluid

reservoir

Radiator cap

Engine oil filler

cap

Air cleaner

Battery

Windshield

washer reservoir

Canister

Brake fluid reservoir

Fuses

Maintenance and do-it-yourself

7-5

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM

When adding or replacing the
coolant, be sure to use only a
ParsKhodro

Genuine

Engine

Coolant or equivalent in its quality
with the proper mixture ratio.
Examples are shown below:

Outside

temperature

Engine Coolant

°C

Antifree

ze

Demineralized

or distilled water

-35

50%

50%

-45

55%

45%

WARNING

Never remove the radiator cap
when the engine is hot. Serious
burns could be caused by high
pressure fluid escaping from the
radiator. Wait until the engine and
radiator

cool

down.

See

precautions in

“If your vehicle

overheats” found in the “In case of
emergency” section.
Anti-freeze is poisonous and
should be stored carefully in
marked containers out of the

reach of children.

CHECKING COOLANT LEVEL

Check the coolant level in the
reservoir tank when the engine is
cold. If the coolant level is below
“MIN”, add coolant to the “MAX”
level. If the reservoir tank is empty,
check the coolant level in the
radiator when the engine is cold. If
there is insufficient coolant in the
radiator, fill the radiator with
coolant up to the filler opening
and also add it to the reservoir

tank up to the

“MAX” level.

CAUTION

If the cooling system

frequently requires coolant,

have it checked by your

PARSKHODRO dealer.

CHANGING ENGINE

COOLANT

Major cooling system repairs
should be performed by your
ParsKhodro dealer. The service
procedures can be found in the
appropriate ParsKhodro Service
Instruction.

7-6 Maintenance and do-it-yourself

Improper servicing can result in
reduced heater performance and
engine overheating.

WARNING

●

To avoid the danger of

being scalded, never change
the coolant when the engine is
hot.

●

Never remove the radiator

cap when the engine is hot.
Serious burns could be caused
by high pressure fluid escaping
from the radiator.

1. Open the drain plug at the

bottom of the radiator and the
radiator cap.

●

Be careful not to allow

coolant to contact drive belts.

●

Waste coolant must be

disposed of properly. Check
your local regulations.
2. Close the radiator drain plug

securely.

3.

See

the

“Technical

information”

section

for

cooling system capacity. Fill
the radiator with the proper
mixture

of

ParsKhodro

genuine engine coolant and
water. Fill the reservoir tank
up to the “MAX” level. Then
install the radiator cap.

4. Start the engine and warm it

up until it reaches normal
operating temperature. Then
race the engine 2 or 3 times
under no load. Watch the
coolant temperature gauge
for signs of overheating.

5. Stop the engine. After it

completely cools down, refill
the radiator up to the filler
opening. Fill the reservoir
tan

k up to the “MAX” level.

6. Check the drain plug for any

sign of leakage.

7. Recheck the coolant level

after the vehicle has been
driving for a day.

Maintenance and do-it-yourself

7-7

ENGINE OIL

CHECKING ENGINE OIL

LEVEL

1. Run the engine until it

reaches

operating

temperature.

2. Turn off the engine. Wait a

few minutes for the oil to
drain back into the oil pan.

3. Remove the dipstick and

wipe it clean. Reinsert it all
the way.

4. Remove the dipstick again

and check the oil level. It
should be between the “H”
and “L” marks. If the oil level
is below the “L” mark, remove
the oil filler cap and pour
recommended oil through the
opening.

5. Recheck

oil

level

with

dipstick.

CAUTION

●

Oil level should be checked

regularly.

Operating

with

insufficient amount of oil can
damage the engine, and such
damage is not covered by
warranty.

●

It is normal to add some oil

between oil changes or during
the break-in period, depending
on the severity of operating
conditions.

7-8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself

CHANGING ENGINE OIL

1. Run the engine until it

reaches

operating

temperature. Turn the engine
off and wait more than 10
minutes.

2. Place a large drain pan under

the drain plug.

3. Remove the oil filler cap.

Remove the drain plug with a
wrench and completely drain
the oil.

If the oil filter is to be changed,
remove and replace it at this time.
See “Changing oil filter”.

WARNING

Be careful not to burn yourself,
as the engine oil is hot.

CAUTION

Waste oil must be disposed of
properly. Check your local
regulations.
4. Clean and re-install the drain

plug and a new washer.
Securely tighten the drain
plug with a wrench. Do not
use excessive force.

Drain plug tightening torque:
29 to 39 N⋅m (3.0 to 4.0 kg-m, 22
to 29 ft-lb)
5. Refill

engine

with

recommended oil and install
the cap securely.

6.

See

the

“Technical

information” section for refill
capacity.

7. Start the engine. Check for

leakage around the drain
plug. Correct as required.

8. 10. Turn the engine off and

wait several minutes. Check
the oil level with the dipstick.
Add engine oil if necessary.

Warning

●

Prolonged and repeated

contact with used engine oil
may cause skin cancer.

●

Try to avoid direct skin

contact with used oil. If skin
contact

is

made,

wash

thoroughly with soap or hand
cleaner as soon as possible.

●

Keep used engine oil out of

reach of children.

FILL

DRAIN

Maintenance and do-it-yourself

7-9

Protect the environment

It is illegal to pollute drains, water
courses and soil. Use authorized
waste

collection

facilities,

including civic amenity sites and
garages providing facilities for
disposal of used oil and used oil
filters. If in doubt, contact your
local authority for advice on
disposal.
The regulations concerning the
pollution of the environment will
vary from country to country.

CHANGING OIL FILTER

A used oil filter should be
disposed of at a rubbish tip having
proper facilities. We recommend
having your oil filter changed by a
ParsKhodro dealer.
1. Turn the engine off.
2. Loosen the oil filter with an oil

filter wrench. Remove the oil
filter by turning it by hand.

CAUTION

Be careful not to burn yourself,
as the engine oil may be hot.

3. Wipe the engine oil filter

mounting surface with a clean
rag.

Be sure to remove any old rubber
gasket remaining on the mounting
surface of the engine.
4. Coat the rubber gasket on the

new filter with engine oil.

5. Screw in the oil filter until a

slight resistance is felt, then
tighten an additional 2/3 turn.

6. Start the engine and check

for leakage around the oil
filter. Correct as required.

7. Turn the engine off and wait

several minutes. Check the
oil level. Add engine oil if
necessary.

Oil

filter

cap

7-10 Maintenance and do-it-yourself

POWER STEERING FLUID

Check the fluid level.

The fluid level should be checked
using the “HOT” range at fluid
temperatures of 50 to 80°C (122
to 1

76°F) or using the “COLD”

range at fluid temperatures of 0 to
30°C (32 to 86°F).

CAUTION

●

Do not overfill.

●

Use Type DEXRONTMIII or

equivalent.

BRAKE AND CLUTCH
FLUID

Check the fluid level in each
reservoir. If the fluid level is below
the MIN line or the brake warning
light comes on, add DOT 4 fluid
up to the MAX line.
If fluid must be added frequently,
the system should be thoroughly
checked by your ParsKhodro
dealer.

CAUTION

●

Refilling and checking the

brake system should be left to a
ParsKhodro dealer who will
have the necessary brake fluid
and technical knowledge.

●

Use only new fluid. Old,

inferior, or contaminated fluid
may damage the brake and
clutch systems. The use of
improper fluids can damage the
brake system and affect the
vehicle’s stopping ability.

●

Do not spill the fluid on

painted surfaces. This will
damage the paint. If fluid is
spilled, wash with water.

WARNING

Brake fluid is poisonous and
should be stored carefully in
marked containers out of the
reach of children.

Maintenance and do-it-yourself

7-11

WINDOW WASHER FLUID

Check the fluid level in the
reservoir tank and add fluid if
necessary. Add a washer solvent
to the water for better cleaning. In
the

winter

season,

add

a

windshield washer anti-freeze.
Follow

the

manufacturer’s

instructions for the mixture ratio.

CAUTION

Do

not

substitute

engine

anti-freeze coolant for window
washer solution. This may
result in damage to the paint.

WARNING

Washer solution is poisonous
and should be stored carefully
in marked containers out of the
reach of children.

BATTERY



Keep the battery surface clean
and dry. Any corrosion should
be washed off with a solution of
baking soda and water.



Make

certain

the

terminal

connections are clean and
securely tightened.



If the vehicle is not used for
long,

disconne

ct

the

“−”

negative battery terminal cable
to prevent discharge.

This

car

battery

is

maintenance-free battery. Do not
dismantle or add liquid, to avoid
damage to the battery or accident.
If the battery not working, please
Contact your ParsKhodro dealer.
Please note the warning part in
battery label.

7-12 Maintenance and do-it-yourself

Warning

●

Do not expose the battery

to flames or electrical sparks.
Hydrogen gas generated by
battery action is explosive. Do
not allow battery fluid to
contact your skin, eyes, fabrics,
or

painted

surfaces.

After

touching a battery or battery
cap, do not touch or rub your
eyes. Thoroughly wash your
hands. If the acid contacts your
eyes,

skin

or

clothing,

immediately flush with water for
at least 15 minutes and seek
medical attention.

●

Keep the battery out of the

reach of children.

Battery caution label