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SSANGYONG MUSSO SPORTS 2005 Owner's Manual

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    Front & rear axle fluid lubricant capacity classification diesel api : cg grade or above, acea : b2, b3 or b4 mb sheet : 229.1/3 (preferable) mb sheet no. 224.1 api : sj grade or above, acea : a2 / a3 mb sheet : 229.1/3 (preferable) mb sheet no. 224.1 quality class** viscosity quality class** viscos...

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    This manual has been prepared to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your new musso & musso sports and to provide important safety information. We urge you to read it carefully and follow the recommendations to help assure the most enjoyable, safe, and trouble-free operation of your v...

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    Warning warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death. Important notice please read this manual and follow the instructions carefully. Caution caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in...

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    1. Before driving your car ................................................................................................................ 1-1 2. Starting and operating ................................................................................................................... 2-1 3. Instrum...

  • Page 5: Before Driving Your Car

    1 before driving your car musso sports_rhd_ e_01.P65 2005-04-26, ¿ÀÈÄ 3:18 1.

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    1-2 before driving your car running-in period there are no particular brake-in rules for your new musso. However, following a few simple precautions for the first few hundred kilometers can add to the good future perfor- mance, economy and long life of your musso. • do not race the engine. • while d...

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    Before driving your car 1-3 note in case of loss, replacement keys are available from ssangyong dealers by quoting the key number. To protect your car from theft, an electronic immobilization system has been installed in your musso. Only keys with correct electronic code can be used to start the car...

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    1-4 before driving your car remote keyless entry system (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, when unlocking. Note do not get the transmitter wet. Avoid s...

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    Before driving your car 1-5 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 locks front doors can be locked or unlocked from outside by using the key. To lock, turn ...

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    1-6 before driving your car to open the door from the outside, turn the key and pull the door handle upward. (inside) to open the door from the inside, lift the door lock button and pull the inside door handle. Central door locking system you can activate the central door locking system from driver’...

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    Before driving your car 1-7 key hole illumination* the key hole illumination lamp is fitted around the ignition key hole. If either front door is opened, the lamp turns on to help driver in- sert ignition key and goes out or ignition key is turned to “on” position. Caution automatic door locking sys...

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    1-8 before driving your car tailgate locks tailgate can be locked or unlocked from outside by using the key. To lock, insert the key into the key slot and turn it counter-clockwise. To unlock, turn it clockwise. To open the tailgate from outside, lift it up with tailgate handle pressed when it is un...

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    Before driving your car 1-9 warning an open tailgate while vehicle is in motion 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 open to avoid exhaust gas in passenger compartment. Unl...

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    1-10 before driving your car warning avoid driving while opening the tail- gate with voluminous goods. The maximum loading capacity of your vehicle is 400 kg, and never exceed its capacity. If overloaded, the tailgate, powertrain components, suspension system and related com- ponents could be damage...

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    Before driving your car 1-11 caution • avoid loading goods over the height of the side panels. Do not load metal bar, other sharp-ended goods or particularly voluminous goods blocking rear- view. In a hard braking, collision or accident, metal bar and other longer rather than loading width of deck o...

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    1-12 before driving your car driver’s window the 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 window while it is opening, press the switch again. • to raise the window, pull ...

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    Before driving your car 1-13 warning parts of the body can be trapped in power window and struck by passing objects. • 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 when leaving the car to...

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    1-14 before driving your car warning when leaving the vehicle unattended, close the sun roof fully. Tilting up the sun roof to tilt up (vent position) or close the sun roof, press and hold the switch until the desired position is reached. • vent • stop • close open open open vent vent vent tiltable ...

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    Before driving your car 1-15 warning care must be taken when operating the power sun roof. There is a risk of injury, particularly for children, and a danger that limbs or articles could become trapped in sun roof. Ensure the sun roof opening is clear before closing it. Warning debris on the sun roo...

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    1-16 before driving your car warning side convex mirrors make objects ap- pear smaller and farther away than when viewed in a flat mirror. • use the inside mirror to determine the size and distance of objects seen in the side mirror. • maintain rearward vision from driver’s seating position. Caution...

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    Before driving your car 1-17 inside rearview mirror the inside rearview mirror can be adjusted up, down or side ways to obtain the best view. The inside mirror has day and night positions. Make adjustment while the adjusting lever is in the daytime position. Move the adjusting lever to the night pos...

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    1-18 before driving your car warning excessive seat belt slack could re- duce effectiveness of seat belts. Adjust front seat before fastening seat belt. Warning lose objects can interfere with seat- slide mechanism. Do not place objects under seat. Front seat reclining adjustment to change the seat ...

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    Before driving your car 1-19 warning control of vehicle can be lost. Do not adjust seat back when vehicle is 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 height adjustment...

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    1-20 before driving your car front seat back storage pocket the front seat back storage pocket is pro- vided to store small items. Seat lumbar support to adjust driver’s lumber support, move the lever until the desired angle is achieved. Move the lever downward to increase the amount of lumber suppo...

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    Before driving your car 1-21 8-way power seat (driver’s)* if your musso is fitted with a power seat it can be controlled by the power seat control lever which is located on the left side of driver’s seat. Driver’s seat slide adjustment* to move the seat forwards or backwards electrically, slide the ...

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    1-22 before driving your car driver’s seat reclining adjustment* to adjust backrest angle, move the switch in the direction of the arrows. Press the top of the switch forward to move the backrest forward and press the top of the switch backward to move the backrest rearward. Caution • control of veh...

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    Before driving your car 1-23 head restraints head restraints are designed to help reduce the risk of neck injuries. For maximum protection, slide the head re- straint up or down so the top of the restraint is level with the top of your ears. To lower the front head restraint, press the release butto...

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    1-24 before driving your car reclining rear seat back the rear seat backs can be reclined sepa- rately for the comfortable driving of passen- gers. Pull up the adjustment levers and recline the seat back to the desired position. Then, release the adjustment lever to lock the seatback into position. ...

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    Before driving your car 1-25 folding rear seat to fold the rear seat to increase luggage space: 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, mak...

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    1-26 before driving your car musso sports deluxe * seat back folding the seat back of second seat (musso sports deluxe model) is fixed type, thus its reclination cannot be adjusted. 1. To fold the second seat, take all goods out from the center armrest and fold the center armrest. 2. Fold the seat b...

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    Before driving your car 1-27 sports standard type fixed type seat back is provided. You can- not recline or fold the seat back. To adjust or remove the rear head restraints, refer to “head restraints” in this section. Unfolding rear seat to return the rear seat to its original position: 1. Unhook th...

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    1-28 before driving your car warning • do not stack luggage or other cargo higher than the front seats. • do not allow passengers to sit on the folded seatbacks while the ve- hicle is in motion. • unrestrained luggage or passen- gers on a folded seatback can be thrown about within or ejected from th...

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    Before driving your car 1-29 side armrest pull or push the armrest to raise or lower it. To remove the armrest, lower the armrest and pull it out while pushing the side button on the armrest. To install the armrest, insert the bar on the armrest into the seat hole while pushing the side button. Wood...

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    1-30 before driving your car 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 on cloth...

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    Before driving your car 1-31 when using the seat belts to help reduce the risk of personal injury in collisions or sudden maneuvers, use the seat belts following these instructions on their proper use maintenance, and use with child restraint systems. Warning improperly worn seat belts could cause s...

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    1-32 before driving your car care of seat belts always keep the seat belts clean and dry. Care should be taken to avoid contamination of the webbing with polishes, oils and chemi- cals, and particularly battery acid. Cleaning may safely be carried out using mild soap and water. Do not bleach or dye ...

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    Before driving your car 1-33 caution damaged seat belts can cause more serious 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 or damaged in any way. • replace ...

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    1-34 before driving your car warning • a front-facing child restraint should be secured in the rear seat whenever possible. If installed in the front passenger seat, adjust the seat as far back as it will go. • child restraint anchorages are de- signed to withstand only those loads imposed by correc...

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    Before driving your car 1-35 position of child anchor anchorage locations child restraint anchor fittings have been in- stalled to coincide with the rear seating po- sitions as follows. How to use child anchor 1. Fold down the seatback. 2. Engage the attaching clip of child seat with child anchors o...

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    1-36 before driving your car caution unused child restraint system could move forward. Remove child restraint system if not in use, or secure it with safety belt. Caution exhaust gases could enter the ve- hicle interior. Cover the unused anchor holes with the supplied plug or suitable bolts. Warning...

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    Before driving your car 1-37 installation of the attaching clip positive engagement of the child restraint attaching clip is achieved by depressing retainer spring and then opening of the an- chor fitting as shown in the illustration. Method of installation of anchor engagement 1. Child restraint an...

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    1-38 before driving your car warning “no modifictions or additions should be made by the user which will either prevent the seat belt ad- justing devices from operating to remove slack, or prevent the seat belt assembly from being adjusted to re- move slack.” three point seat belt each ssangyong veh...

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    Before driving your car 1-39 using the belt pull the belt evenly out of the retractor and guide it across the body, making certain that it is not twisted. Insert the metal latch plate into the buckle. Note if the belt locks when being pulled out, rewind it completely in the retractor, then pull it o...

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    1-40 before driving your car seat belt height adjustor the seat belt height adjustor is provided for the front seat. Pull up the adjuster knob and slide the re- tractor upward or downward to obtain snug and fit position. This is particularly important if a smaller person has previously selected a lo...

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    Before driving your car 1-41 warning improperly worn seat belt could cause 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 ca...

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    1-42 before driving your car driver’s air bag* the driver’s air bag is stored in the center pad of the steering wheel. The air bag inflates within milliseconds dur- ing a crash and forms a safety cushion for the driver. After the air bag completely inflates, it immediately deflates so that it does n...

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    Before driving your car 1-43 caution repairs by unauthorized persons could cause injury. Repairs to steering wheel, steering column and air bag should be done by only ssangyong dealer. Warning the air bag is designed only for fac- tory equipped vehicles. Modification will adversely affect system ope...

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    1-44 before driving your car inside panel of steering wheel body warning read service manual instruction be- fore the steering wheel removal. The front road wheel must be set straight ahead position and srs clock spring must be in accord with neutrality mark. Improper steering wheel re- moval or ins...

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    Before driving your car 1-45 fuel filler door release lever the fuel filler is located in the rear quarter panel on the left-hand side of the vehicle. The fuel filler door release lever is located under the left side of driver’s seat. Filling fuel tank 1. Stop the engine. 2. Open the fuel filler doo...

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    1-46 before driving your car 3. To hold the engine hood in the open position, insert the support rod into the slot. Engine hood 1. 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 unlocked and par...

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    Before driving your car 1-47 4. Before closing the engine hood, press the support rod firmly into its clip to pre- vent it from rattling. 5. To close, lower the engine hood and allow it to drop from the height of about 30cm. Make sure that the engine hood is locked in position. Warning an open engin...

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    1-48 before driving your car caution don’t put anything on the luggage cover. Note store the luggage cover separately to use the luggage room of the ve- hicle wide. Luggage cover* when unrolling the luggage cover pull the handle of the luggage cover at the center, and fix it into the grooves at left...

  • Page 53: Starting And Operating

    2 starting and operating musso sports_rhd_ e_02.P65 2005-04-26, ¿ÀÈÄ 3:19 1.

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    2–2 starting and operating fuel recommendation commercially available high-quality fuels are suitable. Fuel quality has a decisive influence on the power output, driveability and life of the engine. The additives contained in the fuel play an important role in this connection. You should therefore u...

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    Starting and operating 2–3 ignition switch the ignition switch on the right side of the steering column has the following four posi- tions, lock, acc, on, and start. Lock position the steering is locked by removing the key. Rotate the steering wheel until lock is engaged. For easier key operation wh...

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    2–4 starting and operating before starting the engine • 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 are clean. • visually inspect the tyres for...

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    Starting and operating 2–5 4. Warm-up allow the engine to idle for at least 30seconds 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-...

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    2–6 starting and operating driving with a manual transmission to change gears, fully depress the clutch pedal. Then, move the gearshift lever. After shifting, release the clutch slowly. Driving with an automatic transmission* the automatic transmission in your musso has 4 forward speeds and 1 revers...

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    Starting and operating 2–7 starting the car • after starting the engine, fully depress the foot brake pedal before shifting the selector lever to the “r”, “d”, “3”, “2” or “1” position. Be sure the vehicle has completely stopped before attempting to shift the selector lever into “r” or “p”. 1. Keep ...

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    2–8 starting and operating drive range 2 2 = the drive position prevents the trans- mission from shifting into third or fourth gear. Select drive range 2 for more power when climbing hills, for engine braking effects when driving down steep hills. Drive range 3 3 = the drive position for driving con...

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    Starting and operating 2–9 • [p] - power mode for increased power, improved accel- eration or driving up long slopes, press the “p” portion of the mode switch. The “power” indicator lamp will be dis- played on the instrument panel. The transmission will shift into the power driving pattern. The tran...

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    2–10 starting and operating driving tips for automatic transmission* starting the car after starting the engine and before shifting into a drive range, depress the brake pedal since the vehicle will otherwise start to “creep”. Never use accelerator and brake pedals simultaneously. For normal driving...

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    Starting and operating 2–11 4-wheel drive operation driving position the 4wd indicator light illuminates when the 4wd 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 position gives gr...

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    2–12 starting and operating • ‘2h’ or ‘4h’ ↔ ↔ ↔ ↔ ↔ ‘4l’ to shift from ‘2h’ or ‘4h’ to ‘4l’, the ve- hicle should be stopped. Depressing the clutch pedal (with manual transmission) or moving the selector lever to ‘n’ position (with au- tomatic transmission), select the 4wd switch to ‘4l’ by rotatin...

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    Starting and operating 2–13 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 - - 2...

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    2–14 starting and operating brake your vehicle is equipped with disc brakes at 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, the brake pedal must be fully depressed with greater pedal pressure. The brak- ing...

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    Starting and operating 2–15 braking with abs don’t pump the brakes. Press the brake pedal hard down regardless of the road surface (dry, wet, slippery, etc.), hold it down and let abs work for you. The abs modulates the braking pressure to the respective wheels to maintain the maxi- mum braking effe...

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    2–16 starting and operating warning stopping distances can vary greatly depending on the road surface and conditions. • 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 tech...

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    Starting and operating 2–17 parking brake the parking brake acts on the rear wheels. It engages automatically when applied. The parking brake lever is located between the front seats. To apply the parking brake, depress the brake pedal and pull the lever up fully. To release, depress the brake pedal...

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    2–18 starting and operating caution things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not park or operate vehicle over combustible materials. Caution the vehicle can move when parked. • always apply parking brake fully. • park on firm, level ground. • when hill par...

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    Starting and operating 2–19 engine exhaust gas caution (carbon monoxide) • avoid inhaling engine exhaust gases. Engine exhaust gases contains carbon monoxide, which has no color or odor. Carbon monoxide is a dangerous gas. • it can cause unconsciousness and can be lethal if inhaled. • if at any time...

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    2–20 starting and operating • do not operate the engine in confined ar- eas such as garages or other closed areas any more than needed to move the vehicle in or out of the area. • when the vehicle is stopped in an un- confined area for more than a short time with the engine running, place the air in...

  • Page 73: Instruments And Controls

    3 instruments and controls musso sports_rhd_ e_03.P65 2005-04-26, ¿ÀÈÄ 3:19 1.

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    3–2 instruments and controls instruments and controls with manual transmission musso sports_rhd_ e_03.P65 2005-04-26, ¿ÀÈÄ 3:19 2.

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    Instruments and controls 3–3 instruments and controls with automatic transmission musso sports_rhd_ e_03.P65 2005-04-26, ¿ÀÈÄ 3:19 3.

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    3–4 instruments and controls 1. Instrument cluster 2. Light switch, turn signal switch, front fog lamp switch* 3. Windshield wiper and washer switch 4. Steering wheel 5. Outside rearview mirror adjusting switch 6. Tailgate wiper and washer switch 7. Hazard warning flasher switch 8. 4-wheel drive swi...

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    Instruments and controls 3–5 instruments 1. Speedometer 2. Odometer 3. Trip odometer 4. Tachometer 5. Temperature gauge 6. Fuel gauge 7. Low fuel level warning light 8. Turn signal indicator (left) 9. Turn signal indicator (right) 10. Outside rearview mirror & tailgate glass defogger indicator 11. R...

  • Page 78

    3–6 instruments and controls speedometer the speedometer indicates the vehicle speed in kilometers per hour (km/h) or mile per hour (m/h). Odometer/trip odometer the odometer records the accumulated dis- tance driven in kilometers or mile. The trip odometer records individual journey distances. To r...

  • Page 79

    Instruments and controls 3–7 temperature gauge the temperature gauge indicates the tem- perature of engine coolant when the ignition switch is in the “on” position. • h : hot • c : cool fuel gauge this gauge indicates the level of fuel remain- ing in the fuel tank. The gauge continues to indicate th...

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    3–8 instruments and controls low fuel level warning light this warning light indicates that the fuel will soon be exhausted. Fill up the fuel tank as soon as possible if this warning light comes on. Engine oil pressure warning light this warning light comes on when the igni- tion is switched on (as ...

  • Page 81

    Instruments and controls 3–9 h f c e p r n d 3 2 1 tcs ebd brake ecs sport 4wd check 4wd high 4wd low 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 km / h 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 x1000rpm malfunction indicator lamp illuminates briefly as you turn the ignition on, before you start the engine. Thi...

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    3–10 instruments and controls brake system warning light this warning light comes on when the park- ing brake is applied with the ignition on and goes out when the parking brake is released. (but, if the parking brake is applied, this warning light still remains on until the park- ing brake released...

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    Instruments and controls 3–11 ebd warning light* when the ignition is switched on, this warn- ing light comes on and should go out after 2 seconds. If the ebd warning light fail to go out, this indicates that the abs is switched off be- cause of a fault. Have the system checked and repaired im- medi...

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    3–12 instruments and controls door open warning light this light comes on when a door is either opened or not closed completely. Caution driving with door open can cause in- jury to people inside and outside the vehicle. • before driving off, close all doors. • check warning light is off. Battery ch...

  • Page 85

    Instruments and controls 3–13 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 the air bag is operational. If it does not come on, or if it does not go out after 6 seconds, or if it flashes or i...

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    3–14 instruments and controls high beam indicator this indicator illuminates when the headlight high beam is switched on. Tailgate glass defogger indicator the indicator comes on when the tailgate glass defogger is switched “on”. Tcs (traction control system) indicator* the tcs indicator comes on br...

  • Page 87

    Instruments and controls 3–15 ecs/sport indicator* this indicator comes on when the ignition is switched on and should go out after the engine is started. If the indicator flickers while driving, it indicates that there is mal- function in ecs system, have the ecs sys- tem checked at the nearest ssa...

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    3–16 instruments and controls power mode indicator the indicator will come on when the power mode (“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 ignition switch is on and t...

  • Page 89

    Instruments and controls 3–17 light switch warning chime the chime sounds to remind you to turn off the lights if the driver’s door is opened with them switched on when the ignition key is removed. Note the asymmetrical low beam in- creases the field of vision on the right-hand side of the lane. Whe...

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    3–18 instruments and controls turn signal switch move this lever up to the stop position to signal a right turn. Move this lever down to the stop position to signal a left turn. When the turn is completed, the signal will cancel and the lever will return to the nor- mal position. When changing lanes...

  • Page 91

    Instruments and controls 3–19 intermittent wiper control the interval of wiper swings can be ad- justed by twisting the control knob upward or downward when the windshield wiper switch is in “int” position. • f : fast interval • s : slow interval the intermittent wiper operates automatically accordi...

  • Page 92

    3–20 instruments and controls windshield washer switch to spray washer fluid on the windshield, pull the lever towards the steering wheel with the ignition on. When you pull the lever for less than about 0.6 seconds, the washer fluid is sprayed onto the windshield, but the windows wip- ers are not o...

  • Page 93

    Instruments and controls 3–21 caution tailgate window can be scratched or wiper blade can be worn prema- turely. Do not operate the wiper when the window is dry. Caution in cold weather, washer fluid can form ice on rear window, blocking your vision. Warm rear window be- fore operating washer. Cauti...

  • Page 94

    3–22 instruments and controls rear fog lamp switch* to turn on the rear fog lamp, push this switch 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 as the rear fog lamps are turned o...

  • Page 95

    Instruments and controls 3–23 outside rearview mirror & tailgate glass defogger switch to demist or defrost the tailgate window or side rear view mirror, push the defogger switch when the ignition switch is in the “on” position. The defogger indicator in the cluster illumi- nates when the defroster ...

  • Page 96

    3–24 instruments and controls warning when the defogger is turned on, the tailgate window and both outside rearview mirrors may be hot. Do not touch them. Caution • when cleaning the inside of tail- gate window, be careful not to scratch or damage the defogger grid and connector. • do not use the de...

  • Page 97

    Instruments and controls 3–25 caution • do not put any object piercing on the seat. • when cleaning the seats, never use organic solvents (benzene, thinner, alcohol or gasoline). • operate the seat warmer while the engine is running, or the battery can be discharged. • when the seat is warmed, press...

  • Page 98

    3–26 instruments and controls accelerating with cruise control sys- tem • while cruise control system is running 1. Push up the accel.Set. Switch of a cruise control lever and hold it until the desired speed is reached without an acceleration pedal intervention. 2. When the desired speed is reached,...

  • Page 99

    Instruments and controls 3–27 • tap up while cruise control system is running 1. Push up the accel.Set. Switch of a cruise control lever less than 0.5 sec- ond per one switching while the cruise control system is running. This is a tap up switching. 2. When you operate a tap-up switching, the vehicl...

  • Page 100

    3–28 instruments and controls caution keep the main cruise control switch as neutral position when not using the cruise control. Abnormal cancellation of cruise control 1. When the rapid deceleration is applied without braking. 2. When the rapid acceleration is applied without acceleration pedal int...

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    Instruments and controls 3–29 hazard warning flasher switch to turn on the hazard warning flashers, push the hazard warning flasher switch. All turn signal lamps will flash simultaneously with the hazard warning indicators. Push this switch again to turn them off. The switch can be operated with the...

  • Page 102

    3–30 instruments and controls headlamp leveling switch* with the low beam switched on, adjust the aiming angle of headlights to suit the vehicle load. • to lower the aiming angle, push the switch downward. • to raise the aiming angle, push the switch upward. Note according to load condition, adjust ...

  • Page 103

    Instruments and controls 3–31 caution the lighter can be overheated and this 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 and have the problem corrected by ssangyong dealer. Note use of the light...

  • Page 104

    3–32 instruments and controls rear ashtray rear ashtray for rear seat passenger is in- stalled in the rear of the center console open the ashtray by swinging the upper edge of the lid down. After using the ashtray, close it completely. To empty the ashtray, open the ashtray fully, depress the retain...

  • Page 105

    Instruments and controls 3–33 courtesy light the courtesy light is located on the driver’s and passenger’s door to illuminate the space around the feet. The courtesy light turns on when the door is opened regardless of the ignition switch position. Rear room lamp to turn on the light, push the switc...

  • Page 106

    3–34 instruments and controls cup holder the cup holder is located on the center of the console box for holding cup in the hole. Caution when vehicle is in motion, the liquid may spill out. Spilled liquid can damage the ve- hicle and cause burns if it is hot. Do not use cup holder while vehicle is i...

  • Page 107

    Instruments and controls 3–35 glove box open the glove box by pulling the release lever and the indicator lamp comes on for your usage at night. Close it with a firm push. . Warning driving with glove box lid open can cause injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop. Keep glove box lid closed wh...

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    3–36 instruments and controls assist grip your vehicle has assist grips above the front seat passenger’s door and the rear doors. The grips above the rear doors includes a coat hook. Passengers can use the grips for assistance in entering/exiting the vehicle, or for hand holds during spirited drivin...

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    Instruments and controls 3–37 luggage hooks your vehicle has luggage hooks on the lug- gage room floor. Warning the luggage hooks should be used to secure all loads in the luggage room by using the proper straps. Musso sports_rhd_ e_03.P65 2005-04-26, ¿ÀÈÄ 3:19 37.

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  • Page 111: Ventilation, Heating And

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    4–2 ventilation, heating and air conditioning* ventilation and heating this system allows you to control the heating and ventilation inside your vehicle. If your vehicle is equipped with air conditioning (a/c), you also use this system to control passenger compartment cooling. Air vents side vents y...

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    Ventilation, heating and air conditioning* 4–3 semi-automatic air conditioning semi-automatic b. Fan control switch the fan control switch provides the speed control of the blower fan. In ‘auto’ position, the fan speed will be automatically controlled according to selected temperature. A. Temperatur...

  • Page 114

    4–4 ventilation, heating and air conditioning* c. Recirculation switch press this switch when driving in dusty conditions or to avoid traffic or outside fumes, and when quick cooling or heating of the passenger area is required. The indicator light will illuminate and inside air is recirculated. Pre...

  • Page 115

    Ventilation, heating and air conditioning* 4–5 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 flow from the front, rear foot vents. It allows the rest of the air to flow from the de...

  • Page 116

    4–6 ventilation, heating and air conditioning* 5. Defrosting position ( ) this setting directs the air to flow from the defroster and the front door window defroster vents. E. Air conditioning switch* air conditioning system* the refrigeration unit of the air conditioning (a/c) system cools and remo...

  • Page 117

    Ventilation, heating and air conditioning* 4–7 to turn on the air conditioning (a/c) : 1. Start the engine. 2. Press a/c switch. (indicator light will come on to confirm the a/c is running.) 3. Adjust fan speed. Note the air conditioning will not operate when the fan control switch is in the off pos...

  • Page 118

    4–8 ventilation, heating and air conditioning* automatic air conditioner control panel 1. Air recirculation switch 2. Auto switch 3. Temp switch 4. Fan speed control switch 5. Defroster switch 6. Air conditioner switch 7. Off switch 8. Vfd 9. Mode switch musso sports_rhd_ e_04.P65 2005-04-26, ¿ÀÈÄ 3...

  • Page 119

    Ventilation, heating and air conditioning* 4–9 auto switch press the switch to turn on the system. On the vfd, the auto indicator will be comes on. In ‘auto’ mode, the fan speed, air flow and air vent will be automatically controlled according to the adjusted temperature. Temp switch you can adjust ...

  • Page 120

    4–10 ventilation, heating and air conditioning* warning • continued operation in the recir- culation mode could cause interior to become stuffy and windows to fog up. Use recirculation mode in short period of time. And, it may cause a deadly intoxication if carbon monoxide has already flown into the...

  • Page 121

    Ventilation, heating and air conditioning* 4–11 manual operation • under the automatic cooling and heating, you can control the air conditioner functions manually by operating the air conditioner switch, fan speed control switch, mode switch or air recirculation switch. • at this moment, the auto in...

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  • Page 123: Turbo Charger System

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    5–2 turbo charger system engine compartment 1. Abs/abd (tcs)* 2. Engine oil level dipstick 3. Windshield wiper motor 4. Engine oil filler cap 5. Vin plate 6. Brake fluid tank 7. Fuse box 8. Washer fluid tank 9. Battery 10. Power steering fluid tank 11. Fuel filter 12. Engine 13. Egr valve 14. Air cl...

  • Page 125

    Turbo charger system 5–3 introduction 1. Cylinder 2. Intercooler 3. Compressed air flow 4. Compressor 5. Air inlet 6. Turbocharger oil inlet 7. Turbine wheel 8. Exhaust gas outlet 9. Bypass valve 10. Turbocharger oil outlet 11. Compressor wheel what is the turbocharger? Turbochargers are based on ga...

  • Page 126

    5–4 turbo charger system caution • at low ambient temperature, or when ever the vehicle has not been used for a long period, normal engine oil pressure and flow is af- fected. Under these conditions the engine should be started and al- lowed to idle for a few minutes before operating at a higher rpm...

  • Page 127: In Case Of Emergency

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    6–2 in case of emergency spare wheel, jack and vehicle tools the spare wheel is retained under the luggage floor, behind the rear bumper. The jack and vehicle tools are located at the right side of luggage room. - tools 1. Jack 5. Driver (-, +) 2. Wheel wrench 6. Tools bag 3. Pliers 7. Open end wren...

  • Page 129

    In case of emergency 6–3 handle location (7-seater) the handle to remove the spare tire is located on the lower right side of the luggage room. Note the connecting rod for the screw jack is located under the rear (second) seat (covered by floor mat). (the same location with sports model.) sports mod...

  • Page 130

    6–4 in case of emergency getting the jack connection rod jack connection rod is located under the rear seats and covered by carpet. 8. Use a wedge, block of wood, or rocks in front of and behind the tyre that is diagonal from the tyre you plan to change. Failure to follow these safety precautions ca...

  • Page 131

    In case of emergency 6–5 removing the spare wheel 1. 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 is loosened. 4. Slide the lift plate through...

  • Page 132

    6–6 in case of emergency spare tire of 7-seater removal and installation of spare tire warning please follow these safety instructions before you change the damaged tire. • make sure of surrounding safety conditions and move off the road to a safe place away from traffic. Park on a firm and level gr...

  • Page 133

    In case of emergency 6–7 caution do not remove any of the nuts until you have raised that wheel off the ground. Changing a wheel 1. 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 the w...

  • Page 134

    6–8 in case of emergency 12. Replace and lightly seat the wheel nuts by turning clockwise. 13. Turn jack connection rod counter- clockwise and lower vehicle to the ground. 14. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly to 74 ±14 lb-ft (100 ±20 n • m); for steel wheel, 89 ±7 lb-ft (120 ±10 n • m); for aluminum wh...

  • Page 135

    In case of emergency 6–9 warning when using the jack the vehicle could become unstable and move, damaging the 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 un...

  • Page 136

    6–10 in case of emergency attaching jumper cables to jump start your battery, connect the jumper cables in the following order: 1. Connect one clamp of the first lead of the jumper cable to the positive terminal of the charged battery. (identified by a “+” sign on the battery case or terminal.) 2. C...

  • Page 137

    In case of emergency 6–11 warning • last connection to the vehicle to be charged should not be made to the negative (“–”) battery terminal. • attach the clamp for this last connection to a steel bracket bolted to the engine block. • this last connection should be as far away from the battery as poss...

  • Page 138

    6–12 in case of emergency emergency towing for emergency towing when a towing service is not available, your vehicle is equipped with the towing hooks under the front and rear of the vehicle for use with a tow rope. Front towing hook caution • never tow your vehicle from the front/rear with the rear...

  • Page 139

    In case of emergency 6–13 when towing your vehicle with the tow rope: • secure the rope to both of the towing hooks under the front of the vehicle as tight as possible. • switch on the hazard warning flasher of both vehicles. • place the gearshift lever in neutral and release the parking brake. • se...

  • Page 140

    6–14 in case of emergency maximum load limits (unit: kg) warning in higher elevations the engine output and gradability may drop so that it may not be possible for the permissible trailer loads to be fully utilized in mountainous territory. So, after 1,000m height, permissible trailer loads should b...

  • Page 141

    In case of emergency 6–15 warning never exceed the maximum load limits of trailer or trailer towing equipment and be aware that due to the higher load overheating might occur in hot days or during continuous uphill driving. Warning incorrect loading and crosswinds, large trucks passing or road rough...

  • Page 142

    6–16 in case of emergency • avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or too frequently, which will cause the brakes to overheat and result in reduced brake efficiency. • always block the wheels on both vehicle and trailer when parking. Apply the parking brake firmly. • parking on a steep slope is...

  • Page 143

    In case of emergency 6–17 parking on hills you really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig could start to move. People can be injured, and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged. But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill,...

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  • Page 145: Service And Maintenance

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  • Page 146

    7–2 service and maintenance engine compartment diesel engine 1. Abs/abd (tcs)* 2. Engine oil level dipstick 3. Windshield wiper motor 4. Engine oil filler cap 5. Vin plate 6. Brake fluid tank 7. Fuse box 8. Washer fluid tank 9. Battery 10. Power steering fluid tank 11. Fuel filter 12. Engine 13. Egr...

  • Page 147

    Service and maintenance 7–3 g32d engine 1. Abs/abd (tcs)* 2. Engine oil filler cap 3. Engine oil level dipstick 4. Oil filter 5. Vin plate 6. Brake fluid tank 7. Fuse box 8. Washer fluid tank 9. Battery 10. Canister 11. Power steering fluid tank 12. Air cleaner 13. Coolant surge tank musso sports_rh...

  • Page 148

    7–4 service and maintenance g23d engine 1. Abs/abd (tcs)* 2. Engine oil filler cap 3. Vin plate 4. Brake fluid tank 5. Fuse box 6. Washer fluid tank 7. Battery 8. Canister 9. Power steering fluid tank 10. Oil filter 11. Engine oil level dipstick 12. Air cleaner 13. Coolant surge tank musso sports_rh...

  • Page 149

    Service and maintenance 7–5 service precautions when 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 that should be closely observed in carrying out any service...

  • Page 150

    7–6 service and maintenance within the vehicle 1. 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...

  • Page 151

    Service and maintenance 7–7 engine oil checking procedure the engine oil must be kept at the right level to help assure proper lubrication of your vehicle’s engine. It is normal for an engine to use some oil. It is owner’s responsibility to check the oil level at regular intervals (such as every fue...

  • Page 152

    7–8 service and maintenance caution operating with insufficient or too much amount of oil can damage the engine. • 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 g...

  • Page 153

    Service and maintenance 7–9 coolant level the 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 by plain water...

  • Page 154

    7–10 service and maintenance antifreeze water in order to protect your vehicle in extremely cold weather, use a mix 40% soft water and 60% antifreeze specified. Coolant concentration warning scalding hot coolant and steam could be blown out under pressure, which could cause serious injury. Never rem...

  • Page 155

    Service and maintenance 7–11 overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge shows an overheating condition or you have another reason to suspect the engine may be overheating, stop and park the vehicle. The air conditioning must be off. Leave the engine idling for a few minutes and check that t...

  • Page 156

    7–12 service and maintenance to add the brake fluid, first wipe away and dirt then unscrew the fluid tank cap. After removing the cap, top up the fluid to the max mark and tighten the cap securely after- wards. Warning steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly. • if steam is seen, don’t go ...

  • Page 157

    Service and maintenance 7–13 warning keep the brake fluid out of reach of children. Warning used brake fluid and their contain- ers can be a hazard to health and the environment. • do not dispose of used brake fluid with household waste. • use your local authorized waste disposal facilities. • have ...

  • Page 158

    7–14 service and maintenance warning if frequent top up is required, have system checked by ssangyong dealer or ssangyong authorized service operation. Service interval capacity warning the clutch fluid can irritate hands and eyes. • do not allow clutch fluid to make contact with skin or eyes. • if ...

  • Page 159

    Service and maintenance 7–15 automatic transmission fluid* to ensure proper functioning, efficiency and durability of the automatic transmission, it is of the utmost importance that the fluid is al- ways kept at the proper level. The automatic transmission (m74le) does not have a dipstick to check t...

  • Page 160

    7–16 service and maintenance power steering fluid check fluid level with engine turned off. The fluid level should lie between the min and max marks on the reservoir. If it drops to or below the min mark, top up with the specified fluid. Use only specified fluid as given in the lu- bricant chart. Th...

  • Page 161

    Service and maintenance 7–17 air cleaner if the vehicle is operated in very dusty or sandy areas, replace more often than at the usual recommended intervals. If it is dirty, shake the element to remove dust. Clean the inside of the air cleaner housing and cover with a damp cloth. Clean the air clean...

  • Page 162

    7–18 service and maintenance transfer case fluid to ensure proper functioning, efficiency and durability of the transfer case, it is of importance that fluid is always kept at the proper level. You may have the fluid level checked by your ssangyong dealer or ssangyong au- thorized service operation....

  • Page 163

    Service and maintenance 7–19 spark plugs spark plugs should be inspected periodically for carbon deposits. When carbon accumu- lates on a spark plug, a strong spark may not be produced. If necessary, clean the electrodes with a fine wire brush and carefully scrape the carbon off the insulator with a...

  • Page 164

    7–20 service and maintenance warning the engine could inadvertently start while checking the belt and cause moving parts to crush or cut. Remove key from ignition switch. Diesel engine gasoline engine drive belt if the belt is worn, cracked or frayed, re- place it. Gasoline engine if the filter is c...

  • Page 165

    Service and maintenance 7–21 windshield wipers properly functioning windshield wipers are essential for safe driving and clear vision. Check condition of wiper blades from time to time. Hardened, brittle or smearing blades must be replaced. Since there is no way to successfully re- move traces of si...

  • Page 166

    7–22 service and maintenance check the battery terminals for corrosion (a white or bluish powder). To remove it, cover the terminals with a solution of baking soda and water. It will bubble up and turn brown. When this stops, wash it off with plain water. Dry off the battery with a cloth or paper to...

  • Page 167

    Service and maintenance 7–23 brake pedal checking pedal free play turn off the engine and depress the brake pedal several times to deplete the vacuum in the brake system. Gently depress the brake pedal by hand and measure the dis- tance it moves until slight resistance is felt. If the free play is m...

  • Page 168

    7–24 service and maintenance damage to the catalytic converter or the vehicle may result if the following points are not observed : • consult a ssangyong dealer or ssangyong authorized service opera- tion as quickly as possible in the event of misfiring, irregular engine running fol- lowing a cold s...

  • Page 169

    Service and maintenance 7–25 you should therefore avoid : • frequent repeated cold starts. • actuation of the starter for an unnec- essarily long time during starting (fuel is injected during the starting procedure). • allowing the tank to become empty (an irregular fuel supply leads to overheat- in...

  • Page 170

    7–26 service and maintenance check tread depth regularly. To help you detect when the tyres should be replaced, the tyres on your vehicle have built-in tread wear indicators that appear between the tread grooves when the tread is 1.6mm or less. The tyres should be replaced when the tread worn down a...

  • Page 171

    Service and maintenance 7–27 make sure that both tyres on an axle are the same size, the same design, and the same make and have the same tread pattern. Warning mixing tyres could cause you to lose control while driving. Using tyres of different sizes may also cause damage to the vehicle. Be sure to...

  • Page 172

    7–28 service and maintenance color red blue yellow pink electrical system ignition system electronic ignition systems have a greater ignition power than conventional systems. It is thus highly dangerous to touch live parts. Fuse for fuse replacement, withdraw the cover and extract blown fuse. A defe...

  • Page 173

    Service and maintenance 7–29 warning the use of different types or differ- ent rating fuses could cause damage to the electrical system and even start a 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...

  • Page 174

    7–30 service and maintenance 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, clock speed sensing ...

  • Page 175

    Service and maintenance 7–31 2. Fuse and relay box in the engine compartment fusible link 19. Power window - 30a 20. Condenser fan - 30a 21. Lamp - 40a 22. Ignition switch - 40a 23. I/p b+2 - 60a 24. I/p b+1 - 60a relay 1. Tail lamp 2. Horn 3. Front fog lamp 4. Head lamp (lo) 5. Head lamp (hi) 6. Co...

  • Page 176

    7–32 service and maintenance bulb specification important! Head lamp aiming of the vehicle without lev- elling device is a safety item and should therefore be carried out only by a ssangyong authorized service station which will have special equipment and the necessary expertise. Warning halogen bul...

  • Page 177

    Service and maintenance 7–33 head lamp high and low beam and turn signal lamp 1. 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 connector from the rear of the turn signal lamp. 4....

  • Page 178

    7–34 service and maintenance inside and outside lamp inside lamps remove the lamp cover with a screw driver and replace the bulb with a new one. Luggage room lamp center room lamp front room lamp door courtesy lamp (you must partially de- tach the door trim first.) sports model 1. Open the tailgate....

  • Page 179

    Service and maintenance 7–35 glove box lamp caution when replacing the room light bulb, the room light could be live, causing electric 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 lamps un...

  • Page 180

    7–36 service and maintenance front fog lamp (bumper mounted type) license plate lamp musso sports_rhd_ e_07.P65 2005-04-26, ¿ÀÈÄ 3:19 36.

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    Service and maintenance 7–37 x1,000 km x1,000 miles months maintenance service and record retention are the owner’s responsibility. You should retain evidence that proper maintenance has been performed on your vehicle in accordance with the scheduled maintenance service chart. Engine control system ...

  • Page 182

    7–38 service and maintenance exhaust pipes & mountings brake / clutch fluid (3)* parking brake / brake pads (front & rear) (4)* brake line & connections (including booster) manual transmission oil (5)* clutch & brake pedal free play front & rear differential fluid (3)* transfer case fluid (3)* autom...

  • Page 183

    Service and maintenance 7–39 x1,000 km x1,000 miles months kilometers (miles) or time in months, whichever comes first 100 60 60 90 54 54 80 48 48 70 42 42 60 36 36 50 30 30 40 24 24 30 18 18 1 0.6 - 20 12 12 10 6 6 maintenance item maintenance interval chassis & underbody bolts & nuts tight / secur...

  • Page 184

    7–40 service and maintenance maintenance service and record retention are the owner’s responsibility. You should retain evidence that proper maintenance has been performed on your vehicle in accordance with the scheduled maintenance service chart. Drive belt engine oil & engine oil filter (1)* (3)* ...

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    Service and maintenance 7–41 exhaust pipes & mountings brake / clutch fluid (3)* parking brake / brake pads (front & rear) (4)* brake line & connections (including booster) manual transmission fluid (5)* clutch & brake pedal free play front & rear differential fluid (3)* transfer case fluid (3)* aut...

  • Page 186

    7–42 service and maintenance i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i chassis & underbody bolts & nuts tight / secure (6)* tyre condition & inflation pressure wheel alignment (7)* steering wheel & linkage power steering fluid & lines (3)* drive shaft boots seat belts, buckles & anchors lubricate locks, h...

  • Page 187: Vehicle Care

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  • Page 188

    8–2 vehicle care cleaning agents follow the manufacturer’s advice whenever cleaning agents or other chemicals are used, inside or outside the vehicle. Some clean- ers may be poisonous or flammable, and improper use may cause personal injury or damage. When cleaning the inside or outside of the vehic...

  • Page 189

    Vehicle care 8–3 care and cleaning of the exterior exterior finish the paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention and durability. Washing your vehicle the best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keep it clean by frequent washings. Wash the vehicle in lukew...

  • Page 190

    8–4 vehicle care corrosion protection your car was designed to resist corrosion. Special materials and protective finishes were used on most parts of your car when it was built to help maintain a good appear- ance, strength and reliable operation. Some parts which normally are not visible (such as c...

  • Page 191

    Vehicle care 8–5 before driving for safe and comfortable driving, check each part of the vehicle before starting off your vehicle. Caution to inspect your vehicle effectively, park it on level surface and check it in the following order. Checking problematic parts check those parts that you felt wer...

  • Page 192

    8–6 vehicle care do not leave children alone in the ve- hicle when left alone in the car, a child might unintentionally start the engine or start a fire or cause another accident. Warning • in summer, the temperature in your vehicle rises due to direct sunlight, and a child who is unable to ad- just...

  • Page 193

    Vehicle care 8–7 turning the engine off when taking a nap you might cause an accident by uncon- sciously shifting the transaxle or stepping on the accelerator pedal, so turn the engine off. Caution repeated application of the accelera- tor pedal overheats the engine and exhaust pipe and might cause ...

  • Page 194

    8–8 vehicle care caution if you travel at a high speed on a wet road, your tires might not be in con- stant contact with the road; if your tires float, your vehicle starts hydroplaning. You might lose con- trol of your steering and brakes. After driving through a puddle of water, or after a car wash...

  • Page 195

    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 by their parts number and seal. Caution • warranty does not cover problems caused by usi...

  • Page 196

    8–10 vehicle care driving on unpaved and mountain roads • before driving, check road conditions such as if the road suddenly ends and if there is enough space for a u-turn in the middle of the road. • it’s easy to slide in a road covered with much sand or with much dry dirt. Keep your speed low and ...

  • Page 197

    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 you discover problems, get your vehicle checked immediately. • check all lamps and other electrical devices....

  • Page 198

    8–12 vehicle care freeway driving • before getting on a freeway, listen to the weather forecast, prepare thoroughly and 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 stee...

  • Page 199

    9 specification and service data musso sports_rhd_ e_09.P65 2005-04-26, ¿ÀÈÄ 3:19 1.

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    9–2 specification and service data official vehicle identification data the vehicle identification number is stamped on the vehicle identification plate on the left- hand side of the cowl panel engine number diesel engine the engine number is stamped on the cylin- der block in front of injection pum...

  • Page 201

    Specification and service data 9–3 g23d engine the engine number is stamped on the upper rear left-hand side of the cylinder block. Chassis number chassis number is stamped on the front right-hand side of the frame member. Musso sports_rhd_ e_09.P65 2005-04-26, ¿ÀÈÄ 3:19 3.

  • Page 202

    9–4 specification and service data wheel bearing grease propeller shaft grease - front/rear power steering fluid automatic transmission fluid (btra m74le)* lubrication chart lubricant capacity classification * please contact ssangyong dealer for approved alternative fluid. ** in only case not availa...

  • Page 203

    Specification and service data 9–5 engine oil sae viscosity classes the sae classes (viscosity) should be se- lected in accordance with the average sea- sonal air temperature. Applying the sae classes exactly on the basis of the outside air temperatures would necessitate frequently changing the engi...

  • Page 204

    9–6 specification and service data specification all data apply to vehicles with standard equipment. Optional extras may alter some of these data. For more information, please contact any ssangyong dealer. Overall length overall width overall height wheel base curb weight gross vehicle weight person...

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    Specification and service data 9–7 i t e m s model 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 ←...

  • Page 206

    9–8 specification and service data cooling system engine tyre fuel system i t e m s model 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...

  • Page 207

    Specification and service data 9–9 lubricating engine oil (l) battery (v-ah) (mf) starter (v-kw) alternator (v-a) size (mm) (outside diameter x inside diameter) front wheel rear wheel booster (inch) clutch brake electrical system abs 5.3 i t e m s model non-abs 9.5 12 - 90 12 - 2.2 12 - 75 240 x 155...

  • Page 208

    9–10 specification and service data steering system type (power steering) overall gear ratio toe-in i t e m s model 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...

  • Page 209: Index

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  • Page 210

    10–2 index 4-wheel drive operation ...................... 2-11 4 wheel drive switch .......................... 3-30 4wd indicator ...................................... 3-16 8-way power seat (driver’s)* ............. 1-21 a a note on safety ................................... 7-6 abs warning light* ...

  • Page 211

    Index 10–3 e ebd warning light* .............................. 3-11 ecs switch* ........................................ 3-22 ecs/sport indicator* .......................... 3-15 electrical system ................................. 7-28 emergency towing ............................... 6-12 engine com...

  • Page 212

    10–4 index m malfunction indicator lamp ..................... 3-9 manual transmission fluid .................... 7-15 map pocket .......................................... 3-35 mode switch .......................................... 2-8 o odometer/trip odometer ......................... 3-6 official ...

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    Index 10–5 trailer towing* ..................................... 6-13 transfer case fluid ............................. 7-18 turbo charger inspection ...................... 5-4 turn signal switch .............................. 3-18 turn signal/hazard flasher indicator .... 3-13 u unfolding rear seat...

  • Page 214

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    Musso & musso sports (rhd) owner’s manual telephone : 82-31-610-2740 facsimile : 82-31-610-3762 issued by international 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...

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    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 remarks edition history musso sports_rhd_ e_10.P65 2005-06-08, ¿ÀÈÄ 4:13 8.