Chery Tiggo 5 (T21). Manual - part 37

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1. For CVT model, it is recommended to replace the transmission oil every 40000 km.
2. For MT model, it is recommended to replace the transmission oil every year or every 30000 km (whichever 

comes first).

3. It is recommended to replace the brake fluid every 2 years or every 40000 km (whichever comes first).
4. It is recommended to check the power steering fluid every 10000 km and replace every 2 years or every 

30000 km (whichever comes first).

Steering universal joint assembly boot: Check for 
misalignment or damage.

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Power steering system: Check power steering fluid 
level and whether clearance between steering gear 
and rack is proper.

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Brake system: Check brake fluid level and system 
for leakage and damage.

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Parking brake: Check stroke. Adjust if necessary.

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Brake lining: Check thickness of brake lining. 
Replace if necessary.

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Underbody protection layer: Visually check 
protection layer for damage.

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Seat belt: Check seat belts for damage.

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Toe-in and camber: Check and adjust if necessary.

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Ball pin: Check clearance of ball pin.

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Rear axle rubber bush: Check for damage.

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Engine oil pan set bolts: Check bolts for looseness. 
Tighten bolts to specified torque if necessary.

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Control arm rubber boot: Check for damage.

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Brake hoses: Check for aging or damage.

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Brake pipes: Check for damage, corrosion and 
check each connection for leakage.

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Fuel system connections: Check each connection 
for aging, damage, abnormal looseness or 
abrasion.

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Tires (including spare tire): Check tire tread depth 
and torque of wheel bolts. Adjust tire inflation 
pressure if necessary.

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Coupling bolts between chassis and vehicle body: 
Check torque of bolts. Tighten bolts to specified 
torque if necessary.

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Wheels: Check torque.

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Inspection while engine idling: Check if engine 
working condition, electronic injection parameter 
and emission are proper while idling.

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Test driving: Check if mechanisms function 
properly.

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Maintenance Items

Mileages

Every 5000 km Every 15000 km Every 30000 km

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5. It is recommended to check the coolant every 10000 km. Add or replace if necessary.
6. It is recommended to rotate tires every 10000 km.
7. It is recommended to check four-wheel alignment every 20000 km and adjust if necessary.
8. It is recommended to clean the throttle valve body every 15000 km.
9. It is recommended to check the air filter every 5000 km. Clean or replace the filer element if necessary.
10.It is recommended to replace the timing belt every 40000 km.
11.The battery is maintenance-free.

CAUTION

 Depending on different surrounding environment and road conditions, the replacing intervals may be 

shortened.

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REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTION

Replacement Item

See page

Front Wiper Arm Blade Replacement

36-24

Rear Wiper Arm Blade Replacement

36-31

Air Filter Element Replacement

10-14

Fuel Filter Replacement

08-12

Engine Oil Replacement

13-11

Oil Filter Replacement

13-13

Transmission Oil Replacement

17-14

Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) Replacement

18-110

Power Steering Fluid Replacement

29-7

Coolant Replacement

12-13

Brake Fluid Replacement

26-13

Electronic Throttle Replacement

10-20

Electronic Throttle Cleaning

10-22

Spark Plug Replacement

14-12

A/C Element Replacement

31-72

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ADJUSTMENT ITEM

Adjustment Item

See page

Front Combination Light Adjustment

35-70