Iran Khodro Dena. Service Manual - part 5

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Automatic flaw diagnosis light

In case of diagnosing any flaw by this mechanism, the related light will turn on. In case the ignition switch in open on 2nd 

position, indicating system analysis, this light will turn on and will disappear by powering engine on. In case the light turns on when 

moving, this indicates a flaw in the engine.

Note: When the light is indicating but the vehicle is operating normally, you shall refer to branch offices. You can also keep running yet. 

If the light turns on and the vehicle is not operating well, this shows an error in sparking and fueling system and the engine must work 

in a very low RPM and you must refer to an authorized representative of IKCO.

ABS warning light – yellow 

This indicator will turn on and off for a while when you're trying to power on the engine. In case it is not turn on during powering 

on, or not turn off after powering on the engine, this shows an error in ABS brake system or in EBD system. In this case, you shall 

immediately transfer the vehicle to an authorized branch office.

Passenger's air bag flaw indicator

If it's turned on constantly, this shows the passenger's air bag is not functioning or inactivating, this will remain on until the issue 

is eliminated. If it's flashing, you shall immediately call the branch office.

Driver's air bag flaw indicator – Yellow

This will flash for 6 times by powering on the engine, then shall turn off, Or, shows an error in driver's airbag system. Hence, you 

shall immediately refer to authorized branch office, Or the owner shall bear all responsibilities in this respect.

WARNING LIGHTS

* If your vehicle is equipped  

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Fuel shortage indicator light – Yellow:

If this turns on it means that less than 8 liters gas remained in tank, and then you shall take action as soon as possible. This light 

will flash if the fuel is less than 3 liters.

Cruise control light – Green: 

If this turns on/off it means that cruise control system is on/off.

Immobilizer light – Red:

When the vehicle is switched off; flashing of this light in every 4 seconds, means that the immobilizer is activated.

Service error light – Yellow: If this turns on it means that an error occurred in one of the vehicle's system or it’s the time for 

periodical service. Refer to the nearest after-sale services office if you saw this light.

WARNING LIGHTS

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DIGITAL DISPLAY SCREEN GUIDE

Digital display screen guide:

"ODO" This turns on 

immediately after ignition switch 

in open, this indicates total kilometers 

went through from delivery of vehicle on 

km basis, and cannot be changed to Zero.

(If it is set for this setting, Or, it is not 

shown a the time of ignition switch OFF.)

Time, date/ out temperature:

 Time range changes from 00:00 to 23:59 

with accuracy of 1 minute. The range of 

calendar changed from 2001 to 2020. 

Leap years are not considered in the 

calendar.

The range of temperature is from -40 to 

+80 degree centigrade.

Average speed

This shows the vehicle’s speed 

from zero time to the current 

time. By pressing status changing key 

when the amount is showing, this will 

change to Zero.

This shows total distance went 

through from the time you made 

it Zero on km basis.

Pressing  the  Zero  maker  key  for  2 

seconds will make this distance amount 

as Zero.

Periodical service

To adjust the km amount to 

replace the engine oil, oil filter, air 

filter, press and hold the left key (rotating 

key) for one second. Then you will enter 

the sub-menu as shown. You can move 

through your favorite item, then press 

and hold the key for 2 seconds in order to 

determine your favorite number. This will 

also shows the differential amounts. The 

accuracy of measurement is for 1 km, 

periodical service light will be then turned 

on necessary times.

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Lamps fault indicator

This lamp will turns on in case of 

any error in front or back lights.

Engine oil shortage indicator

This light will turn on when 

the ignition switch is on its 

2nd position which shows appropriate 

functioning, and will turn off when the 

engine is powered on. Or, this shows 

engine oil shortage, Hence, you shall 

power off the engine immediately and take 

action to refer to the nearest authorized 

branch office.

Light rate of lamps adjustment

The background light of lamps 

will turn on by vehicle's lights. 

Then you are able to adjust the 

rate of lights by turning this volume (right 

side volume) to decrease or increase the 

light.

The rate of lamp lights is adjustable in 7 

options as:

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

20% 25% 40% 55% 70% 85% 100%

Cruise control system*

The determined speed of cruise 

control will be displayed on 

screen in place of ODO, above 

the screen.

In case of speed change more than 4 

km/h,  this  speed  will  flashes  on  display 

screen. 

DIGITAL DISPLAY SCREEN GUIDE

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Instant STOP command

Seeing this command, instantly 

stop the vehicle without any 

hesitate then call the authorized 

workshop.

This lamp may also light up by oil level, 

battery charge, and engine oil shortage 

and engine high temperature indicators.

Open doors indicator

This indicates which of the 

vehicle's 6 doors is remained 

open, and you shall immediately take 

action to close it.

Battery charge warning light

With Ignition switch on its 2nd 

position, this lamp will light up 

and immediately disappear by powering 

engine on, or, it shows an error in battery 

charge level and you shall take immediate 

WARNING

If "STOP" light is turned on for any 

reason, the driver shall avoid running 

the vehicle and any damage in this 

case will be borne with the owner.

action to eliminate this issue.

This indicator light may signals for one of 

the following reasons:

- Flaw on battery charge system

- Flaw on battery or its terminals

- Alternator error

- Flaw on alternator's wires

Driver's seat belt

We shall always ensure 

appropriate fastening of driver's 

seat belt by putting the clamp on its metal 

hole and hearing the click sound. Doing 

so will turn off this light on display screen.

When the vehicle is moving and vehicle's 

speed exceeds 5 km/h, this indicator light 

will appear on display and beep sound will 

be heard for one minute, after which just 

the light will remains.

Brake alarm

This will light up in case the 

handbrake is up or the brake oil 

level is low.

In case it is not turned on when starting the 

vehicle or it remains light when the engine 

is powered on, you shall immediately fill 

the oil tank and check the handbrake to 

be down, and then refer to an authorized 

workshop as soon as possible.

Engine high temperature 

You shall immediately stop 

the vehicle if you saw this light 

without need to power the engine off, 

then call an authorized expert. The light 

of STOP may also appear in case of 

increasing water temperature.

DIGITAL DISPLAY SCREEN GUIDE

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THE FRONT PANEL AUDIO WARNING

Priority of Audio Alarms

Type of audio alarm

Operation description

Priority Start switch

Audio alarm

Non-ending beep

Small lights are on and driver's and/or 

passenger door is open

1

Engine OFF Lights audio alarm

A beep after going to rear gear Going rear gear with sensors functioning 

well

1

step 2

and 3

Rear gear sensor 

ready

Continuous beep

Going rear gear with an obstacle near the 

vehicle

Obstacle diagnosis

A beep after each pressing

When central lock key is pressed for 5 

seconds

2

Auto-central lock on/

off

3-second beep

Speed exceed 10 km/h and one door is 

open

3

Open door alarm

3-second beep

Speed exceeds 120 km/h

4

High speed alarm

45-second beep + 15 seconds 

with twice volume

Speed exceeds 10 km/h and seat belt is not 

fastened

5

Open seat belt alarm

3-second beep

Fuel shortage light is on

6

Fuel shortage alarm

3-second beep

Engine high temperature light is on

7

Engine high temp 

alarm

Simultaneous beep and 

indicator lights

One of indicator lights or flasher is activating. 

In the meanwhile,  indicator display in control 

panel is activated with double frequencies 

when  one of the lights are damaged and one 

of the indicator light is activated. 

8

All status

Flashers alarm

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CRUISE CONTROL

Cruise Control

This mechanism is designed to keep the 

vehicle’s speed fixed in long ways.

You will be able to fix your speed without 

any need to press the gas pedal. 

When the cruise control is activated, 

actually an electrical driver will borne the 

responsibility of adjusting gas channel, 

and the main driver will not have any need 

to press the gas pedal.

The Driver is also able to increase/

decrease the vehicle’s speed by pressing 

the keys designed on related panel on the 

steering wheel. In case the driver presses 

the clutch or gas pedal(s), the cruise 

control will be cancelled. Then the Driver 

will be able to continue speed control and 

the latest speed will be stored in system’s 

memory. Also the driver is able to press 

the gas pedal to increase the speed. The 

indicators of cruise control on display 

screen show the activity of this system. 

*If equipped

Main Components of the system

1. Throttle (electric gas inlet), which controls 

the opening of gas inlet and is installed on 

engine compartment. 

2. Electrical control unit (ECU)

This unit performs information process and 

control tasks. This is installed on engine 

compartment. 

3. Steering wheel panel keys

The Driver will be able to control the system 

through the instrument panel installed on the 
steering wheel.

System manual 

Gears upper 4 are designed to be control by 
cruise system. 
Vehicle’s speed shall exceed 42 km/h
The key 

 on steering wheel panel is 

designed to power on/off the cruise control.

The indicator 

 will turn on with green light 

on the display when the system is activated.
When the system is ON but not activated, 
pressing  the  brake  pedal    for  first  time  after 
powering engine on, the key 

 will activate 

the system, and the vehicle’s speed will remain 
still. The indicator 

 will be displayed by 

activating the system. 
When the system is activated, pressing and 
holding 

 will increase the vehicle’s speed 

for 3 km/h per second, and releasing the key 

 will fix the speed. Each pressing will also 

increase the speed for 1 km/h. 
If the system is not activated, pressing the 

 

key will activate the system, and the vehicle 
will move with the previously stored speed, if 
nothing, based on the current speed. 
When the system is activated, pressing and 
holding the 

 decreases the vehicle’s speed 

for 3 km/h per second. Each pressing 

 will 

decrease the speed for 1 km/h per second.

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Benefits of using Cruise control system

1.More convenience at driving and 

keeping the energy of foots specially in 

long journeys in express ways due to no 

need for pressing the gas pedal. 

2.Brilliant decrease in fuel consumption 

3.Avoid violating the legal speed in roads 

which are sometimes unintentional. 

Condition of cruise control activation 

- Cruise system is ON (with ignition switch 

and ON/OFF key)

- Pressing one of SET or RES keys

- Being the determined speed range (42-

150 km/h)

- Appropriate gear for cruise (upper gear 

4)

Instant inactivation of Cruise Control 

System 

- Pressing brake pedal

- Pressing clutch pedal

- Pressing OFF/ON key

Powering off with main ignition switch 

(intentionally by driver or unintentionally 

due to cruise module error)

- Changing the gear (manual gear)

- Engine speed is less than than 42km/h

- Vehicle speed is more than 152km/h.

- RPM is less than 1500mm

- RPM is more than 5000mm(1500-5000)

- Not being in 4 or 5 gear.

- Fuel cut due to safety considerations

- Positive or negative acceleration of 

vehicle is out of permitted range.

- Brake pedal signal error 

- Vehicle’s speed being 10 km/h upper 

than the set speed for 9 0 seconds

- Vehicle’s speed being 20 km/h lower 

than the set speed for 90 seconds

 

WARNING

Conduct a whole vehicle’s control 

when using cruise control system.

Pay attention that cruise control 

system is designed for express ways, 

highways, direct and long roads with 

light traffics. 

Avoid using cruise control in these 

cases:

Heavy traffic roads 

Meander roads 

Slippery roads 

Roads with high slope

Rainy roads 

As the cruise control does not have any 

control on  brake system, the vehicle’s 

speed may exceed the determined 

amount. Hence, the vehicle’s speed 

shall be control by the driver in roads 

with high slope. 

CRUISE CONTROL

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Cold climates 

In -10 degree centigrade, the vehicle 

needs more time to be started. Hence, 

power off all electrical devices when trying 

to start. 

Engine’s warm up

Immediately start to drive when the engine 

is powered on, due to fuel decrease 

considerations, but pay attention not to 

drive speedy up to the time the engine 

warms up.

Vehicle parking 

Always pull up the handbrake and put the 

gear on N mode before parking. 

Sealing 

Engine, gear box, brakes, and rubbers 

need time to be sealed and fixed on their 

appropriate place. 

Please observe the following 

considerations  in  at  least  the  first  1000 

kilometers:

- Never allow the rpm to exceed 3000 in 

any gear

- Never press the gas pedal on any gear

Powering Engine On

1.Make sure that the handbrake is up and 

the gear is on N mode. 

2.Power off all unnecessary electrical 

devices like cooler.

3.Turn the ignition switch to 3rd position, 

then immediately release it. 

Never press the gas pedal when trying to 

start and never continue starting for more 

than 15 seconds. If you did not succeed to 

start, pause the operation for 10 seconds, 

then retry. 

If engine did not power on, or 

malfunction after starting 

- Press the gas pedal to half length (try 

only for 15 seconds)

- If you did not succeed, now press the 

gas pedal completely then retry to start, 

so that extra gas will be removed from the 

engine (try only for 15 seconds)

- Avoid pressing and releasing gas pedal 

when trying to start the engine.

POWERING ENGINE ON AND DRIVING

Caution

Never park your vehicle near 

flammable  materials  like  leaf,  feed, 

especially when the engine is ON.

- Never allow to inflict force on engine in 

any gear

Avoid sudden brakes if possible 

- Using high rpm after sealing period is 

not limited.

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POWERING ENGINE ON AND DRIVING

Ignition switch modes:

St Mode:

You can remove the switch

The steering wheel is locked

Most of the lights including side lamps, heal lights and flashers function

A Mode:

The steering wheel is not locked

Some of E-components function

M Mode:

All equipment including indicator lights and electrical circuits function

D Mode:

The engine can be started. Immediately release the switch after powering on, the switch 

will return to M mode automatically.

Unlocking steering wheel's lock

After inserting ignition switch, slowly move 

the steering wheel and turn the switch to 

put it into 1st position, then you see the 

steering wheel unlocks. 

Locking steering wheel

After removing the ignition switch, turn the 

steering wheel on pedestrian's side, you 

see the steering wheel locks. 

WARNING

When the vehicle is moving, avoid powering off or removing the switch, because the 

steering wheel will be locked and the vehicle will get out of control.

Avoid keeping the engine powered on in the roofed places for long times.

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FUEL CONSUMPTION REDUCTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Fuel consumption reduction and 

environmental protection

You can reduce the environmental 

pollutions and fuel consumption by 

observing the following tips:

- Make use of the gas and engine oil 

advised by the manufacturer

- Never allowed leakage of gas at stations

- Never forger periodical services

- Checkup exhaust system and those of 

fuel and oil for any leakage

- Start moving after powering on the 

engine 

- Power off the engine in stops more than 

2 minutes in traffic, etc.

- Press the gas pedal so slowly, try to 

keep still the vehicle's speed for better 

mechanical efficiency

- Pay attention to the maximum speed 

limitations 

- Adjust the tires air pressure periodically 

and make them balanced. 

- Make use of cooler just in necessary 

cases, this will reduce the fuel 

consumption 

- Never throw out the used engine oil if you 

want to replace the engine oil by yourself, 

but deliver it to mechanical workshop for 

recycling purposes. 

- Plan for your travels to reduce them

- Avoid driving at rush and busy hours and 

streets if possible

- Turn off your unnecessary electrical 

equipment but pay attention that safety 

is at first priority, so turn on the lights as 

soon as dark comes.

- Make use of air inlets designed on 

dashboard to have fresh air instead of 

opening windows if possible

- Avoid fastening unnecessary barn on 

the vehicle

- Making use of tires not approved by the 

automotive company will increase the fuel 

consumption 

- Flat tires will severely increase the fuel 

consumption.

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*If equipped

MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Gears positions 

The different gears positions are shown in 

the above image. This vehicles is equipped 

with synchronization system on all gears. 

Precautions of driving 

- Never make use of the gear lever as a 

backrest because this will reduce the useful 

life of the gears mechanism. Never make 

use of clutch pedal as foot back, because 

this will result in mechanical issues.

- Never make use of half clutch technique 

to stop the vehicle in slope roads, because 

this will result in mechanical erosion of 

clutch system.

- Avoid driving with heavy gear for long 

times 

- Driving with heavy gear will increase the 

fuel consumption, the more rapid gear 

changing, the better maintenance of the 

vehicle's engine.

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BACK OBSTACLE WARNING SYSTEM

Back obstacle warning system

This system includes three smart sensors 

which are designed on the vehicle's 

bumper, and are connected to the 

E-network of the vehicle. 

Performance 

The above system will inform the driver of 

any back obstacle in two ways of visual 

(through display) and audio (through 

beep sounds). 

With the ignition switch open, and Rear 

gear, this system will be activated which 

will be declared to the driver by a short 

beep and lighting up the back segments 

on the display. 

The display segments will be on until an 

obstacle stands in 150 cm distance from 

the vehicle as above image and no beep 

will be heard. When the vehicle goes 

WARNINGS

This system is designed to help the driver in 

diagnosing the obstacle in 150 cm distance 

from behind the vehicles specially at parking 

with the speed less than 5 km/h, and naturally 

has some limitations; hence, the driver's care 

shall be the first priority. 

Making use of audio signals, this system will 

help parking positions and determination of 

objects when the vehicle is running on rear 

gear.

Hence, having this system shall not be result 

in heedless driving on rear gear and sudden 

moves.

The Driver shall always pay attention to back 

obstacles, mobile obstacles like children, 

carriers, bicycles, animal, etc., or short and 

narrow obstacles like tables, narrow fences 

shall always be at the focus of driver's 

attention.

nearer to 150 cm to an obstacle, the side 

related segments will be turned off on the 

display and the beep sound will be heard.

Going nearer to the obstacle will cause the 

beep to volume up and more segments 

will be turned off.

The beep sound will be heard continuously 

if the beep sound is nearer than 50 cm, 

and  the  first  row  segments  will  flash  on 

the display for more warning of the driver.

The vehicle shall be stopped in this 

moment.

Sensor fault warning 

In case of arising any fault in the sensor, 

the warning message of "Sensor Fault" 

will be shown in place of clock on the 

screen and the sensors operations will 

not function anymore. 

In this mode, three short beep sounds will 

be heard.

(1,2,3,) Location for the sensors on rear bumper

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FUEL SYSTEM

Fuel tank cap

To open the cap, turn the fuel tank cap 

counterclockwise, and wait a moment to 

allow gases to release, then completely 

open it up. 

To get more information about allowed 

gases, please refer to the manual attached 

to the cap.

The cap is attached to the tank with a special 

rope in order to avoid missing the cap.

WARNING

The gasoline in the tank may be 

pressurized. Hence, never open up 

the cam suddenly, actually it shall be 

opened slowly to allow gases to be 

released.

The gasoline steam is so dangerous, 

when the fuel is pouring into the tank, 

the engine shall be powered off and 

the vehicle shall be far from any 

spark, flame, cigarette, and matches. 

CAUTIONS 

The allowed gas for your vehicle is 

actually the unleaded gasoline with 

octane 95%, in case of making use 

of any gasoline except that, this 

will result in internal components 

mechanical damage which will lead 

in ignition phenomena.

Gasoline additive is not allowed for 

this vehicle

Never put the gas nozzle completely 

into the tank.

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Fuel tank cap

The fuel tank cap is located on right side 

of the back fender and is connected to the 

central lock. When the central lock is open, 

push the right side of cap to open it up.

Opening the fuel tank cap in emergency 

(2)

- In case of central lock failure, you will be 

able to open the fuel tank cap from inside 

the boot.

- Pull the cap clamp backwards.

Fuel reconnection key

The fuel reconnection key is located on 

the hood, on the right internal fender. In 

severe accidents, a safety system will 

cease the fuel transfer to the engine, 

which you can reconnect this by pressing 

this key after making sure that no fuel 

leakage exists.

FUEL SYSTEM

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LIGHTS AND INDICATORS

Lamps key

Status 1: all lamps off

Status 2: small, back, display and 

dashboard lamps 

Status 3: head lights ON

Warning beep:

This beep declares the driver that the 

headlights are remained turned on when 

he or she is leaving the vehicle, and will be 

heard when the driver's or passenger's door 

is open and the ignition switch is OFF.

WARNING

Precautions of driving at night : Always make sure the appropriate functioning of lights and 

electrical equipment and adjust the lights. In case of vehicle's overload, special care shall be 

focused not to cover the lights by any object including dirt, mud, snow, etc.

Low and high beam

Pull the lever towards steering wheel to 

change the low and high beam. (the blue 

light indicate high beam). pulling the lever 

towards the steering wheel shortly and its 

releasing will flash the high beam for one 

time.

Horn

Status 3: push the key at the tail of the 

lever to horn.

Left and right indicators 

Status 1 and 2: pull the level down 

before turning to left, and pull it up before 

turning rights. The green indicator light of 

turning signal will b shown on the display 

according to the related direction. 

Knocking on the lever on each direction 

will  activates  it  for  one  flash  then  will 

disappear  (number  of  flashers  can  be 

adjusted by the troubleshooter)