DongFeng RICH. Instruction — part 8

Maintenance and do-it-yourself

7-13

JUMP STARTING

If jump starting is necessary, see
the “In case of emergency”
section. If the engine does not
start by jump starting, the battery
may have to be replaced. Contact
your ParsKhodro dealer.

DRIVE BELTS

Be sure the ignition key is “OFF”.
1. Visually inspect each belt for

signs of unusual wear, cuts,
fraying or looseness. If the
belt is in poor condition or
loose, have it replaced or
adjusted by your ParsKhodro
dealer.

2. Have the belts checked

regularly for condition and
tension in accordance with
the maintenance schedule in
this instruction.

SPARK PLUG
REPLACEMENT

CAUTION

Be sure the engine and ignition
switch are off and that the
parking

brake

is

engaged

securely.
1. Disconnect spark plug cables.

Keep track of the original
cable location.

When disconnecting, always hold
the boots

— not the cables. Mark

all cables to identify.

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2. Remove spark plugs with a

spark plug wrench.

3. Check each new spark plug

gap with a feeler gauge. (The
spark plug gap is shown in
the “Technical information”
section.)

Correct

it

as

required.

4. Install spark plugs.

CAUTION

When installing a plug, turn it in
two or three turns by hand and
then tighten with a spark plug
wrench. Be careful not to over
tighten it.

Spark plug tightening torque:
20 to 29 N⋅m
(2.0 to 3.0 kg-m, 14 to 22 ft-lb)
5. Reconnect the spark plug

cables

to

their

original

positions.

AIR CLEANER FILTER

Check the filter element to see if it
is dirty. If it is dirty, shake the
element to remove dust. We
recommend it be cleaned or
replaced

according

to

the

maintenance intervals shown in a
separate maintenance booklet.
When cleaning or replacing the
filter, wipe the inside of the air
cleaner housing and the cover
with a damp cloth.
Clean the filter element after
driving in dusty conditions.

Round type

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WARNING

Operating the engine with the
air cleaner off can cause you or
others to be burned. The air
cleaner not only cleans the air,
it stops flame if the engine
backfires. If it is not there, and
the engine backfires, you could
be burned. Don’t drive with it
off, and be careful working on
the engine with the air cleaner
off.

WIPER BLADES
REPLACEMENT

CLEANING

If your windshield is not clear after
using the windshield washer or if
a wiper blade chatters when
running, wax or other material
may

be

on

the

blade

or

windshield.
Clean

the

outside

of

the

windshield with a washer solution
or

a

mild

detergent.

Your

windshield is clean if beads do not
form when rinsing with clear
water.

Clean the blade by wiping it with a
cloth soaked in a washer solution
or a mild detergent. Then rinse
the blade with clear water. If your
windshield is still not clear after
cleaning the blades and using the
wiper, replace the blades.

REPLACEMENT

Pull the wiper arm up.
Push the lock pin, then remove
the wiper blade.
Insert the new wiper blade to the
wiper arm until a click sounds.

Plain type

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CAUTION

●

After

wiper

blade

replacement, return the wiper
arm to its original position.

●

Otherwise

it

may

be

damaged when the engine hood
is opened.

●

Make sure the wiper blade

contacts the glass. Otherwise,
the arm may be damaged from
wind pressure.

BRAKE CONDITIONS

Parking brake

Periodically check the holding
ability of the parking brake by
parking on a steep hill and
restraining the vehicle by using
only the parking brake. If it does
not hold satisfactorily, see your
ParsKhodro dealer.

Brake pedal

If the brake pedal suddenly goes
down further than normal, the
pedal feels “spongy” or the vehicle
seems to take longer to stop, see
your ParsKhodro dealer.

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BRAKE BOOSTER

Check the brake booster function
with the following steps:
With the engine off, depress the
brake pedal several times to make
sure that the pedal travel distance
does not change.
While depressing the brake pedal,
start the engine. The pedal height
should drop a little.
With the brake pedal depressed,
stop the engine. Keeping the
pedal depressed for about 30
seconds, the pedal height should
not change.
Run the engine for one minute
without depressing the brake
pedal, then turn it off. Depress the
brake pedal several times. The
pedal

travel

distance

will

decrease gradually with each
depression as the vacuum is
released from the booster.
If the brakes do not operate
properly, see your ParsKhodro
dealer.

FUSES

Engine compartment

If any electrical equipment does
not operate, check for an open
fuse.
1. Be sure the ignition key and

the headlight switch are
“OFF”.

2. Open the engine hood.
3. Remove

the fusible

link

cover.

4. Remove the fuse with the

fuse puller.

5. If the fuse is open, replace it

with a new fuse.

Never use a fuse of higher
amperage

rating

than

that

specified on the fuse box cover.
6. If a new fuse opens again,

have the electrical system
checked and repaired by your
ParsKhodro dealer.

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Passenger compartment

If any electrical equipment does
not operate, check for an open
fuse.
1. Be sure the ignition key and

the headlight switch are
“OFF”.

2. Remove the fuse box lid.
3. Remove the fuse with the

fuse puller.

4. the fuse is open, replace it

with a new fuse.

CAUTION

If never use a fuse of higher
amperage

rating

than

that

specified on the fuse box cover.
5. If a new fuse opens again,

have the electrical system
checked and repaired by your
ParsKhodro dealer.

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LIGHT BULBS

HEADLIGHTS
(Semi-sealed beam type)
The headlight is a semi-sealed
beam

type

which

uses

a

replaceable headlight bulb. A bulb
can be replaced inside the engine
compartment without removing
the headlight assembly.
CAUTION:
High pressure halogen gas is
sealed inside the halogen bulb.
The bulb may break if the glass
envelope is scratched or the
bulb is dropped. Never touch
the glass envelope.

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Replacing the headlight bulb
1. Disconnect

the

negative

battery cable.

2. Disconnect

the

electrical

connector from the rear end of
the bulb and remove the
rubber cap.

3. Push and turn the retaining

pin to loosen it.

4. Remove the headlight bulb.

Do not shake or rotate the
bulb when removing it.

5. Install the new bulb in the

reverse order of removal.

Press the rubber cap firmly

so the lip comes into contact

with the headlight body.

CAUTION:
 DO

NOT

TOUCH

THE

BULB.

 Use the same number and

wattage as originally installed:
Wattage 60/55.

 Aiming

is

usually

not

necessary after replacing the
bulb.

When

aiming

adjustment

is

necessary,

contact your NISSAN dealer.

 Do not leave the bulb out of

the headlight reflector for a
long period of time as dust,
moisture, smoke may enter
the headlight body and affect

the

performance

of

the

headlight.

OTHER LIGHTS

Item

Wattage(W)

Front turn signal light

21

Front position lamp

4.5

（0.5*9）

Side turn signal light

5

Rear combination light

Turn signal light

21

Stop/Tail light

21/5

Back-up light

21

Rear fog light

21

License plate light

5

Interior light

10

Personal light

8

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LIGHT LOCATION

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Method for Replacement

These are all types of the

light. Remove the shade first

before you want to replace it.

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7-23

WHEELS AND TIRES

If you have a flat tire, see “In case
of emergency” section.

Tire inflation pressure

Periodically

check

the

tire

pressure (including spare). Tire
pressure should be checked when
tires are COLD. COLD tire
pressures are shown on the tire
placard affixed to the glove box or
driver’s side center pillar.

CAUTION

Incorrect tire pressure may
adversely affect tire life and
vehicle handling.

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COLD pressure

After vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more or driven less
than 1.6 km (1 mile).
Insufficient pressure can lead to
an overheating of the tire and
subsequent internal damage. At
high speeds, this could result in
tread

separation

and

even

bursting of the tire.

Tire rotation

ParsKhodro recommends that
tires be rotated every 10,000 km
(6,000 miles) for 2WD vehicles
and 5,000 km (3,000 miles) for
4WD vehicles.
See “Flat tire” in the “In case of
emergency” section for tire
replacing procedures.

●

After rotating the tires,

adjust the tire pressure.

Warning

Incorrect tire selection, fitting,
care or maintenance can affect
vehicle safety with risk of
accident and injury. If in doubt,
consult

your

ParsKhodro

dealer or the tire manufacturer.

Tire wear and damage

Tires

should

be

periodically

inspected for wear, cracking,
bulging or objects caught in the
tread. If excessive wear, cracks,
bulging or deep cuts are found,
the tire should be replaced.
The original tires have a built-in
tread wear indicator. When the
wear indicator is visible, the tire
should be replaced.

Tire age

Remember tire age. Never use a
tire over six years old, regardless

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of whether it has been used or
not.
Tires degrade with age as well as
the use they are subjected to,
have your tires checked and
balanced

frequently

by

a

recognized tire agent. Report all
accidents where the tire is
knocked however minor.

Changing tires and wheels

When replacing a tire, use the
same size, speed rating and load
carrying capacity as originally
equipped. Recommended types
and sizes are s

hown in “Wheels

and tires” in the “Technical
information” section. The use of
tires

other

than

those

recommended or the mixed use of
tires

of

different

brands,

construction (bias, bias-belted or
radial), or tread patterns can
adversely affect the ride, braking,
handling,

ground

clearance,

body-to-tire

clearance,

snow

chain clearance, speedometer

calibration, headlight aim and

bumper height. Some of these
effects may lead to accidents and
could result in serious personal
injury.
If the wheels are changed for any
reason,

always

replace

with

wheels which have the same
offset dimension. Wheels of a
different offset could cause early
tire wear, possibly degraded
vehicle handling characteristics
and/or interference with the brake
discs/drums. Such interference
can lead to decreased braking
efficiency and/or early brake
pad/shoe wear.

WARNING

Do not install a deformed wheel
or tire even if it has been
repaired. Such wheels or tires
could have structural damage
and could fail without warning.

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.

●

ONLY

use

spare

tires

specified for each 4-wheel drive
model.

Wheel balance

Unbalanced wheels may affect
vehicle handling and tire life. Even
with regular use, wheels can get
out of balance. Therefore, they
should be balanced as required.

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Care of wheels

●

Wash the wheels when

washing the vehicle to maintain
their appearance.

●

Clean the inner side of the

wheels when the wheel is
changed or the underside of the
vehicle is washed.

●

Do

not

use

abrasive

cleaners when washing the
wheels.

●

Inspect

wheel

rims

regularly for dents or corrosion.
This

may

cause

loss

of

pressure or damage the tire
bead.

●

ParsKhodro recommends

that the road wheels be waxed
to protect against road salt in
areas where it is used during
winter.

Tire chains

Use of tire chains is prohibited
according to location. Check the
local laws before installing tire
chains. When installing tire chains,
make sure they are of proper size

for the tires on your vehicle and
are installed according to the
chain manufacturer’s suggestions.
Use

chain

tensioners

when

recommended by the tire chain
manufacturer to ensure a tight fit.
Loose end links of the tire chain
must be secured or removed to
prevent the possibility of whipping
action damage to the fenders or
undercarriage. In addition, drive at
a reduced speed. Otherwise, your
vehicle may be damaged and/or
vehicle handling and performance
may be adversely affected.
Never install tire chains on a small
size spare tire.
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.

CLUTCH HOUSING

Checking water entry

Whenever you drive in deep water
or mud, check water entry in the
clutch housing by removing the
blind plug at the bottom of the
transmission case. After checking,
be sure to reinstall the plug.

Maintenance schedule 8-1

8. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS . . . 8-2

GENERAL MAINTENANCE . . . . . . 8-3

OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE . . . . . . ... 8-3

INSIDE THE VEHICLE. . . . . . . . 8-4

UNDER THE HOOD AND VEHICLE . . .. 8-4

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE . . . . . ... 8-5

ENGINE

AND

EMISSION

CONTROL

MAINTENANCE. . . . . . . . . . ... 8-6

CHASSIS BODY MAINTENANCE . . . .. 8-7

MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE DRIVING

CONDITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8-8

8-2 Maintenance schedule

MAINTENANCE
REQUIREMENTS

Your new vehicle has been
designed

to

have

minimum

maintenance requirements with
longer service intervals to save
you both time and money.
However, some day-to-day and
regular maintenance is essential
to maintain your vehicle

’s good

mechanical condition, as well as
its

emission

and

engine

performance.
It is the owner’s responsibility to
make

sure

that

scheduled

maintenance, as well as general
maintenance, is performed.
As a vehicle owner, you are the
only one who can ensure that
your vehicle receives the proper
maintenance care. You are a vital
link in the maintenance chain.

Scheduled maintenance
For

your

convenience,

the

required scheduled maintenance
items are described and listed in a
separate maintenance booklet.
You must refer to that booklet to

ensure

that

necessary

maintenance is performed on your
vehicle at regular intervals.

General maintenance
General maintenance includes
those items which should be
checked during normal day-to-day
operation of the vehicle. They are
essential if your vehicle is to
continue to operate properly. It is
your responsibility to perform
these procedures regularly as
prescribed.
Performing general maintenance
checks

require

minimal

mechanical skill and only a few
general automotive tools.
These checks or inspections can
be done by yourself, a qualified
technician or, if you prefer, your
ParsKhodro dealer.

Where to go for service
If maintenance service is required
or your vehicle appears to
malfunction, have the systems
checked

and

tuned

by

an

authorized ParsKhodro dealer.
ParsKhodro

technicians

are

well-trained specialists and are
kept up to date with the latest
service

information

through

technical bulletins, service tips,
and

in-dealership

training

programs. They are completely
qualified to work on ParsKhodro

’s

vehicles before they work on your
vehicle, rather than after they
have worked on it.
You can be confident that your
ParsKhodro

dealer’s

service

department performs the best job
to

meet

the

maintenance

requirements on our vehicle

— in

a reliable and economic way.