Chery QQ3. Service Manual — part 11

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Clutch Pedal

Over or no clutch pedal travel occurs,
check and r epair it at CSSS.

Manual Brake

Apply manual brake from release to full
engage position. Count clicks to check
manual br ake engage. When vehicle
climbs on steep, apply manual brake
firmly. If clicks are not within
specification, adjust manual brake at
CSSS.

Travel

5~7 clicks at 20kg

force

Catalytic converter

Do not use leaded gasoline because it do
harms to catalytic converter and
electronic controlled injection system.
For vehicle equipped with catalytic
converter, fuel filler is too small to insert
leaded gasoline gun.

！Notice
DO NOT use leaded gasoline to avoid
damaging catalytic converter.

Follow below items; otherwise catalytic
converter may be damaged.

-When no starting, abnormal engine
running after cold-start, poor engine
power or other abnormity indicating
engine problems occurs, drive at low
vehicle and engine speed for short time.
Therefore following items must be
prevented:
-Frequent cold-start
-Over starting time when restart engine
(injection time prolong at start-up )
-Empty fuel tank (abnormal fuel supply
may cause overheating)
All service and maintenance must be
competed at CSSS. Normal operating of
all components in electronic controlled
injection system, injection system and
ignition system can decrease emission
pollution and prolong catalytic converter
service life.

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Wheel and tire

The tires fitted by the manufacturer
match the chassis and achieve op timum
running comfort and security.Before
exchanging other diverse type tires or
wheels, consult the server guested by
Chery Automobile to obtain technical
support. The using of improper tires or
wheel may cause an accident.

！Notice
The wrong tire size will gave rise to
contradiction between tires and body .If
you replace 145 / 65 RB tires with 155 /
65 RB ones; you need to alter steering
device components. Whenever replace
original type tires with other type ones,
you should consult chery automobile
guest service station.

Tire inflation

M easure tire pressure with the precise tire
gauge under low temperature..The

specified tire pressure is necessary for
driving comfort, traveling security and
tire life lengthening. Check the pressure
of tires (including wheel spare wheel)
every other 14 days or before
long-distance travel.

Tire pressure kpa (PSI )

Condition

Front

Rear

1-3
passengers

207(30)

207(30)

4-5
passengers

207(30)

234(34)

The air pressure may drop below the
specified minimum value and the
pressure will not descend when tires heat.
After air pressure examination, tighten up
the valve cap.

If the tire pressure do not comply with the
provisions, tire abrasion will be
accelerated and inf luence secur ity,
automobile operability, comfort and fuel

oil fuel oil efficiency. Too low air
pressure will give rise to tire radiation
and internal loss and result in tire crack
and tire flat during high-speed driving.
Undiscovered damage on the tire cannot
be eliminated by inflation pressure
adjustment.
Tire conditionThe tire shall not press on
the uneven side at parking. Driving on
sharp edge could bring about tire hidden
defect, which probably bring about the
danger of deflation. Drive on the rough
road with the appropriate angle slowly if
possible. Termly search tire damage
which can give rise to tire burst, such as
foreign impuritie, deflation, laceration,
fissures and crossrange salient. And
search hud damage. If there occurs
damage or inordinate wear, seek help
from Chery automobile guest service
station

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Inordinate wear is usually caused by the
following causes including tire pressure
in nonconformity with the provisions, no
periodic tire alternation, incorrect wheel
alignment, tire unbalance, emergent
braking or bad driving habit.

Tread wear indicator

Termly inspect tread pattern depth in
order to assist you in judging when to
replace the tire. There is bu ilt-in tire tread
wear indicator on the tire. When the tire
tread is 1.6 mm thick or less thicker, the
indicator will occur between the tread
patterns, and the position of the wear
indicator is displayed by longitudinal
indicator on the tire. Due to security
consideration, replace the tire if its tread
abrasion depth is 2~3 mm. Replace tires
in coup le, Select the correct fixing
sequence. Guarantee identical tire sizes,
identical type and identical technology of
the two tires on the same axle shaft and
the identical tread p atterns.

！Notice
Tire mixed using or inferior brand using
can make vehicle out of control and the
using of various sizes will harm
automobiles. Guarantee the same sizes
and type of the entire wheel. Use
specified tire by original factory. It is
extremely risky to use wear tire, junk tire
or damaged tire, even going to the length
of an accident If the following
circumstances occur, including tire tread

abrasion indicator exposure or tire
damage, please replace the tire. The used
tire is harmful to health and environments
and should not be disposed as house
garbage. It should be cleaned up with
locally specified security cleaning
mechanism

The wicked road

environments such as water , snow , ice
and grit will reduce towing force ,make
vehicle out of control, so under such
circumstances, driving should be slow.
Tire alternation
The service conditions of front and rear
wheel are different, so the abrasion status
is different too. It depends mainly on
running road surface, driving habit and so
on. For the front wheels abrade more
rapidly than the back wheels, in order to
avoid tire wear irregularity and lengthen
tire life , replace the tires ,adjust tire air
pressure and inspect wheel nut tightness
every other 5000 Km is necessary

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Cold enduring tire
If using cold enduring tire, 4 tires must be
assembled at the same time.Driving speed
should not exceed the specified highest
speed of a vehicle by tire manufacturer.
Using cold enduring tire must conform to
tire pressure specified by the tire
manufacturer.

！ NoticeUsing cold enduring tire can
cause adverse impact on the security and
automotive dirigibility .Use standard tires
with the same sizes and the same type.

Don't use cold enduring tire so long as
road conditions permit.
Snow chain
According to the road location or mode,
alter tire chain regulation and inspect the
chain before installation. When install
chain on the tires, please necessarily
carefully observe the provisions by the
chain manufacturer.

Before chain

installation, please take away wheel
housing in case that the chain scratches
the wheel housing. Firmly fix the chain
on the front tires. It is advisable that it not
be used on the rear wheel. After running
of 0.5~1.0km,fasten the chain once again.
！NoticeUsing snow chain could bring
about adverse effect on automobile
manipulation, accordingly the speed of a
vehicle should not exceed 50 Km
/h(30mph )AK or in compliance with the
specified velocity limit( less than 50 Km
/h) by the manufacturer .if you heard the

chain

striking

vehicle body or

chassis ,immediately stop the vehicle
and fasten the chain When Using snow
chain , avoid sharp turn , impact
blow ,hurdling pit, wheel lockup and
braking , or follow the provisions by
chain manufacturer. The incorrect using
of Snow chain could gave rise to
interference between snow chain and
vehicle body.

Ignition system

The electronic ignition system has larger
energy than conventional Ignition system,
accordingly don't contact ignition
components with highly fatalness.

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Fuse

Dismount fuse box cover and take out
blowing fuse when replacing fuse. View
the face of the fuse to judge whether the
fuse is damaged. Only the fuses with the
same specification can be used with the
specification on them.

！Notice
Using the fuse whose specification varies
from the original one can lead to the
damage of electric system, or even fire.
Only the fuses with the same
specification can be used
Fuse box
There are two fuse boxes in the car, One
is set below the steering wheel on the left

side of the instrument panel, the other is
close to the accumulator in the engine
room.

Importance

Headlight correcting is a security item,
accordingly should be accomplished by
the guest service station of Chery with
specialized equipment and technology.

！Notice
There is compressed gas in the halogen
bulb, so the bulb fallen or scratched may
burst. Replacing

and conditioning

halogen bulb need particular attention. :
1.Replace halogen bulb wearing cover
glasses.2 avoid bulb abrasion and
scoring .3 After electricity switching on,
keep bulb away from liquid and take
notice of ventilation. Illuminate bulb after
it has been fixed on the lamp holder;
don't touch bulb in illuminating.5 if
fissure or damage appears , replace the

bulb.6 keep children away from the
bulb.7carefully handle with used bulb 8
moisture on hands will reduce bulb life .

Headlight driving beam and passing
lamp
-Discover engine coating and erect
supporting bar.
-Cut the bunch plugging components
behind the bulb.
-Detach the back cover.
-Unfasten bulb location stanching spring
and detach the bulb.
-Fix new bulb.
-Install the bulb in reversed
sequence.·When fixing bulb, ensure bulb
salient part correctly in the recess of
crust.
-Fix back cover.
-Insert bunch plugging components.

Normal

fusing

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！Notice
Oil stain on the finger will cont aminate
bulb and result in dim lamplight. Don’t
touch halogen bulb with hand. Wash the
bulb with clean lint-free cloth with
alcohol or painter's naphtha on it.

Traveling Lamp

-Discover engine coating and erect
supporting bar.
-Cut the bunch plugging components
behind the bulb.
-Detach the back cover.
-Detach the bulb fixing holder of the
headlight.
-Directly detach the bulb from the fixing
holder.

-Fix new bulb.
-Install the bulb in reversed sequence.

Front turn signal lamp

-Take down the two fixing bolts.
-Cut the bunch plugging components
behind the bulb.
-Contra-rotate the bulb fixing holder and
detach it.
-Pull the lamp out from the fixed base.
-Fix new bulb.
-Install the bulb in reversed sequence.

Lateral turn signal lamp

-Draw backwards and detach the
components of Lateral turn signal lamp.

-Contra-rotate the bulb fixing holder and
detach it from bulb crust.
-Directly pull the bulb out of the fixing
holder.
-Fix new bulb.
-Install the bulb in reversed sequence.

Rear light, braking light,
rear turn signal lamp,
backing-up lamp and rear
fog light.

-Discover the trunk cover.
-Take down the two fixing bolts.
-Detach the fixing bolt in the rear
machine room and take down rear
assembly.
-Contra-rotate the bulb fixing holder and
detach it from bulb crust.

-Fix new bulb.

-Install the bulb in reversed sequence.

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High-level brake light

-Discover the trunk cover.
-Take down the two fixing bolts and
cover.
-Contra-rotate the bulb fixing holder and
detach it from fixing holder.
-Fix new bulb.
-Install the bulb in reversed sequence.

License light

-Take down the two fixing bolts.
-Detach the bulb from bulb crust
-Directly pull the bulb out of the fixing
holder.
-Push the new bulb into the fixing holder.
-Install the fixing holder into the bulb
crust.

-Fix the two fixing bo lts.

Room light

-Pry the bulb out of the room light with
screwdriver.
-Push spring clip and detach the broken
bulb.
-Fix new bulb.

-Install the bulb in reversed sequence

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Scheduled Maintenance Rules

Complete Regulate Maintenance at Chery Authorized Service Station

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Item

Mileage（Km）

5000

15000

30000

Light, warning flasher, horn: check performance

Wiper and washing system: check performance, add washer fluid if necessary

Check clutch free pedal travel, adjust it if necessary

Cooling system: check antifreeze level, replace if necessary

Oil: Replace

Oil filter: Replace

Engine: check leakages (oil, antifreeze, fuel, A/C system)

Engine: adjust valve clearance (only applied on SQR 7160 sedan)

Battery: check electrolyte solution level, refill distilled water if necessary

Timing belt: check belt tension and wear, adjust or replace if necessary.

Engine hood hinge and lock: lubricate

Door hinge and door stopper: lubricate

Spark plug: check and replace if necessary

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Item

Mileage（Km）

5000

15000

30000

Air filter: clean shell, clean filter element and replace it if necessary.

Ignition timing: check

Fuel filter: replace

Exhaust system: check if leak and damage

Wedge belt: check tension, adjust or replace as necessary

Driver: check if leak or damage

Constant velocity joint dust boot: check if damaged

Steering tie rod joint: check clearance and if dust boot damaged

Steering universal joint assembly boot: check if misplaced or damaged

Power steering system: check if power steering oil level, steering gear & rack clearance

improper

Brake system: visually check if leak or damage and brake fluid level

Hand brake: check the travel, adjust if necessary

Brake lining: check its thickness

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Item

Mileage（Km）

5000

15000

30000

Under-body protective cover: check if damaged

Seat belt: check if damaged

Toe-in value and camber angle: measure, adjust if necessary

Ball pin: check the clearance

Engine oil sump bolt: check if loose, tighten if necessary

Control arm rubber boot: check if damaged

Braking hose: check if aged or damaged

Braking pipe: check if damaged, eroded or leaky connection

Fuel system connections: check if aged, damaged, abnormal loosening or rubbing

Tire (including spare tire): check tires veins depth, adjust tire pressure, check wheel bolt

tightening torque.

Tires exchange

Chassis and body connecting bolts: check if loose, tighten if necessary

Wheel: check if loose

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Item

Mileage（Km）

5000

15000

30000

Rear wheel hub bearing: check clearance and lubricating condition

CO content at idle: measure and adjust if necessary

Road test: check if all mechanism operates normally.

Note:

For manual transmission, replace gear oil in transmission case every year or 30,000 km. Replace brake fluid every 2 years or

50,000 km.

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Maintenance

Card At First

5,000 km

Date:

Mileage: ___________

Use Nature: _________

Vehicle ID Number: ___

Service Station Seal







Owner Signature: _______

CHERY

Service Station Seal

Vehicle Information

Vehicle Owner： _________________

Company（Name）

：_________ _____

Address：________________________

Telephone：_______________________

E-Mail：_________________________

Purchasing Date：__________________

Use Nature:________________________

Vehicle ID Number：________________

Chassi s number

Vehicle Model

Vehicle model Explanation

Engine/Transmission Number

Paint number/ Interior
Equipment

Optional Parts

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Maintenance Card At First 5,000 km

Date: ____________ Mileage: ____________

Maintenance
Card At First

5,000 km

Date:

_______________

Mileage:

Use Nature:

Vehicle ID Number: __


Service Station Seal






Owner.Signature: __

Checking Items
1.Check if lubricating system,
cooling

system

and fuel

system leak

Yes
( )

No
( )

Checking Items
10. Check generator and A/C
belt tension, adjust if
necessary.

Yes
( )

No
( )

2.Replace engine oil and oil
filter.

( )

( )

11. Check engine hood hinge
and lock reed.

( )

( )

3. Check coolant level, add if
necessary or adjust coolant
concentration.

( )

( )

12. Check if A/C system leaks.

( )

( )

4. Check if driver leaks.
5. Check if steering tie rod dust
boot damaged.

( )
( )

( )
( )

13. Check if power steering
pipeline

leak. Add power

steering oil as necessary.

( )

( )

6. Check if constant velocity
join dust boot of drive a xle
damaged.

( )

( )

14. Check if steering universal
joint dust boot installed properly
or damaged.

( )

( )

7. Check if brake fluid leaks

and

brake pipe/hose damaged.

( )

( )

15. Check if smooth shifting

exists among gears on
manual transmission.

( )

( )

8 Check if brake pump
operates properly.
9. Check if tire pressure within
specification.

( )

( )

( )

( )

16

Check if chassis-body

connecting bolts loosen.

( )

( )

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Maintenance Certification

Complete scheduled maintenance as Cheery QQ sedan scheduled maintenance rules.

Scheduled Maintenance

When driving mileage
reaches 10,000 km or
driving for 6 months after
last service, perform 5,000
km maintenance item.

Date: ________________
Mileage : _____________

Service Station Seal Here

Next M aintenance

time or

mileage

Date: ________________
Mileage:______________

Scheduled Maintenance

When driving mileage
reaches 15,000 km or 6
months after last service,
perform 15,000 km

maintenance item.

Date: ________________
Mileage : _____________

Service Station Seal Here

Next M aintenance

time or

mileage

Date: ________________
Mileage:______________

Scheduled Maintenance

When driving mileage
reaches 20,000 km or 6
months after last service,
perform 5,000 km
maintenance item.

Date:________________
Mileage : _____________

Service Station Seal Here

Next M aintenance

time or

mileage

Date: ________________
Mileage:______________

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Maintenance Certification

Complete scheduled maintenance as Cheery QQ sedan scheduled maintenance rules.

Scheduled Maintenance

When driving mileage
reaches 25,000 km or 6
months after last service,
perform 5,000 km
maintenance item.

Date: ________________
Mileage : _______________

Service Station Seal Here

Next M aintenance

time or

mileage

Date: ________________
Mileage:______________

Scheduled Maintenance

When driving mileage
reaches 30,000 km or 6
months after last service,
perform 15,000 km
maintenance item.

Date: ________________
Mileage : _______________

Service Station Seal Here

Next M aintenance

time or

mileage

Date: ________________
Mileage:______________

Scheduled Maintenance

When driving mileage
reaches 35,000 km or 6
months after last service,
perform 5,000 km
maintenance item.

Date: ________________
Mileage : _______________

Service Station Seal Here

Next M aintenance

time or

mileage

Date: ________________
Mileage: