Iran Khodro Pars. Service Manual - part 6

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STARTING AND DRIVING

Ignition of Injector type Motors

Releasing of the lock for steering wheel:

Move the steering wheel slowly and turn 

the key in the switch hole.

Ignition switch

Has four positions

1- Position  S: Main switch is closed. 

(Shut)

2- Position A: Electric circuit forelectrical 

equipments is connected but ignition circuit 

is disconnected. In this situation, the warning 

sign for charging battery lights up. (Aids)

3- Position M ignition of engine:

The ignition circuit is connected. In this 

situation, the following warning lights turn on:

-Reduction in motor oil pressure.

-Increase in temperature of liquid in 

cooling system.

-Charge of battery.

-Emergency stop. (Stop)

-Decrease in brake oil level or engagement 

of hand brake.

-Trouble shooter.

4- Position D Starting the engine:

- Immediately leave the switch key, after 

starting of the engine.

- When the engine is on, the warning 

lights will turn off.

Adjusting the steering wheel

To adjust height of the wheel:

-Press the lever until the wheel is out of lock.

-Move the wheel up and down, as desired.

-After adjustment, pull the lever until it 

gets locked.

WARNINGS

-Never adjust the steering wheel during 

driving. This is a very dangerous action.

-strictly avoid starting of engine and 

keeping it on for long time in confined 

spaces.

-when the vehicle is moving , avoid 

switching off the engine or taking out 

the switch key , because the steering 

wheel gets locked and steering will 

not be possible.     

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STARTING AND DRIVING

Manual gear box (Gear shift)

Useful recommendations:

Never intend to drive with cold engine. Never 

keep the engine working in confined spaces.

When the temperature drops below zero 

degrees, push the clutch completely so that 

the engine starts easily.

Manual brake   

1-To lower the hand brake, press it’s button.

Gear lever (Gear Shift): 

2-The modes of changing Gear Lever is 

sketched on the head of Gear Lever. 

The reverse gear should be engaged only 

when the car is completely stopped and 

engine is running calmly.

WARNING

If the engine is off, the auxiliary brake 

system dose not work and more 

pressure should be imposed to the 

brake pedal. In this situation the 

stopping distance of the vehicle will 

be increased. Before moving your 

vehicle, take all safety precautions.

CAUTIONS

-When parking in a slopped place, 

turn the wheels towards the 

pavement and put on the hand brake.

-When icons 

 and 

STOP lights 

up, it shows that the hand brake is 

not released or badly released.

-During driving take care that the hand 

brake is fully released (the brake sign 

will be off), because there is possibility 

of warming up the linings.                                           

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FUEL ECONOMY

Saving in fuel consumption

Four main factors in fuel consumption

1-Mechanical conditions of the engine:

Air  filter:  Dirty  or  obstructed  air  filter 

reduces  the  efficiency  of  the  engine. 

Change the air filters at defined Distances.

2- Fuel system:

Check the injector system and fuel pump 

for any leaking.

Petrol: Quality of petrol not only effects 

the consumption of fuel, but also, in long 

terms, effects the mechanical conditions 

and operation of your car.

3- Conditions of the vehicle:

Air pressure of the tires:

Lack of enough air pressure in the tires, 

increases in fuel consumptions by  3%.

Carrying weights:

Carrying 100 kg of weight inside the city, 

will increase the fuel consumptions by  3%.

4- Resistance against the wind:

Driving with empty roof weight space , 

increases in fuel consumptions by  10%. 

Therefore  immediately  after  finishing 

your job with roof weight space take it out 

along with wind breaker and  it’s mirrors. 

During Driving void opening the windows. 

it is better if you use the air vent channels.  

WARNING

Do not place your car, when engine is 

still running, in spaces which there is 

possibility of contact with inflammable 

substances .(like dry grass, leaves,...)

CAUTIONS

The suitable petrol in your car, is the 

super petrol without plumb with figure 

of Octane of 95.

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FUEL ECONOMY

Saving in fuel consumption

-Driving:

Starting to move: Do not intend to drive 

fast, immediately after starting of engine. 

Drive slowly. Do not warm up the engine 

when you are not moving, but try to drive 

first  few  kilometers  with  average  speed 

until the engine warms up. 

Revolution per minute (RPM):

Driving with too high or too low RPM will 

increase in fuel consumption. To avoid  

unnecessary increase of  RPM, quickly 

use the higher gear. Always use the gear 

which is suitable with the road conditions 

and calm driving conditions. Avoid sudden 

acceleration.

Before reduction of speed in a sloped 

road, and before over taking and 

accelerating, come down to lower gear. 

(specially from gear no.5)

Electrical devices: Use the electrical 

equipments, only when you need them. 

The rear glass heater, to remove  sweating 

and freezing of the glass, increase in fuel 

consumption by 10 %.

The weather and road conditions:

Short distances: if the engine is cold in 

first  5 kilometer of driving, it will increase 

in fuel consumption by  25 %.

Spinal and unsmooth roads: 

Driving in such roads, will increase in fuel 

consumption by  10 %.

Wind: Existence of wind during driving 

will increase the fuel consumption . 

Drop your speed in these situations. The 

optimum fuel consumption takes place in 

speed of  90 kilometer per hour.

WARNING

-To avoid excessive increase in  RPM, in 

RPMs more than 6500, the fuel injection 

to the engine will be disconnected.

-Never put the engine under pressure 

before warming up. (Do not drive speedy) 

If the engine dose not stop with the 

switch key, push on the brake pedal,  

engage the gear and leave your foot 

from clutch until the engine turns off.

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DRIVING & ENVIRONMENT

Driving & environment

You can reduce environmental pollution 

and drive more safely and economically 

by observing following advices:

- Use the factory recommended gasoline 

and engine oil.

-  Prevent  gasoline  overflow  while  filling 

the tank.

- Do not forget to conduct periodic checks 

on your vehicle

- Check that the exhaust, oil and fuel system 

do not have any leakage.

- Begin driving slowly and right after turning 

on the engine.

- Turn off the engine for stops longer than 

2 minutes (i.e in traffic jam or behind red light)

- Press the gas pedal slowly and do 

not speed up suddenly.Try to keep a 

steady speed to reduce not only exhaust 

pollutants, but to prevent mechanical 

parts erosion.

- Pay attention to the maximum allowed 

speed.

- Adjust tires pressure and balance them 

if necessary.

- Minimize using the air conditioner to 

reduce fuel consumption.

- If you changed the engine oil by yourself, 

do not drain the used oil and deliver it to 

the refill oil stations for recycling.

- Plan your trips, and combine them 

together.

- Avoid driving in busy streets or rush 

hours as much as possible.

- Use electronic equipment when strictly 

necessary.

-  Under-  inflated  or  non-  standard  tires 

raise fuel consumption.

- Avoid driving with open windows; it is 

preferable to use the ventilation ( it raises 

to fuel consumption).

- Avoid fastening the empty roof weights 

pace on the vehicle.

- Tire is not approved by the manufacturer 

can increase fuel consumption.

- Non- balanced tires will increase fuel 

consumption.

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WINTER PRECAUTION

Winter precaution

Tires:

Winter tires: if you are using the car in hard winter 

conditions like in snowy, freezing and slippery 

loads, to select the required equipments, with 

regards to the conditions, consult authorized  

IRAN  KHODRO  representatives.
Four season tires:

To gain a higher speed in favorable weather 

conditions, all four wheels of the vehicle should 

be equipped with four season tires, so that the 

stability of the car can be maintained better.
Wheel chains:

In  PEUGEOT PARS ,the wheel chains should 

be attached to the front wheels. The chains 

should be same size of the wheels and be fixed 

to it, otherwise they cause severe damage to 

the brake system 
Motor: 

Battery:  Specially in winters ,make sure the 

battery is charged.
Engine cooling system: In cooling system of 

your car, a kind of cooling liquid is used that 

can ensure resistance against freezing or 

system internal chemical erosion. This solution 

which to be used in all four seasons of the year, 

protects the system in temperatures down to 

minus  20 degrees centigrade.

In any case the system can be protected 

in temperatures down to minus 35 degrees 

centigrade, which in this case, the authorized 

representatives should be consulted.

Safety of vehicle

Detach the tag of the key no of your vehicle 

from the key hole and keep it in a safe place.

After removing the switch key, turn the steering 

wheel until it gets locked.
Safety of the road

Safety belts

According to regulations, use of Safety Belts 

are compulsory. There should not be any 

modifications to it’s installations.

-in wet roads, lack of adhesiveness of the tires 

with the road and also delay in brake operation 

due to wetness, causes slipping of the car and 

increase in stopping distance.
Tires:

Check the air pressure of the tires, regularly. 

The difference in air pressure of tires can effect 

in returning the steering wheel.
Front lights and side lights

Take care that the front lights and side lights 

are in good working conditions and clean and 

their lights are adjusted at correct and suitable 

height. 
Safety in vehicle movement:

Hand brake:

At freezing temperatures, avoid parking your 

car  for long times. In these kinds of situations, 

obstruct the front wheels with something or 

clutch the gear on gear no.1  or the back gear.

Main lights and side lights:  The front lights 

and other lights should be always clean.

Interior and exterior equipments of the vehicle:

The locks and the rubber packings of the doors:

Grease the door locks with a little Graphite 

contained oil and Oil the Rubber packings with 

paraffin.
The  flaps for entering air into the cabin:

Take care that the outer channels for letting Air 

inside the cabin ( beneath the front glass) is not 

obscured by snow, ice or leaves  in any case.
Front Wind shield wiper:

Before operating the wipers, clean the ice 

patches on the front glass.

The front glass cleaner:

To avoid freezing of liquid inside the container, 

add a little anti freezing solution to the glass 

cleaning liquid.

THE BODY:

At the end of winter season, wash the car 

completely and  pay required attention in washing  

beneath of the body and the mudguards. 

WARNING

Never intend to drive in slopped grounds 

with engine OFF. The brake booster dose 

not operate in this situation.

CAUTION

In vehicles exported to cold climate areas, 

having  very  difficult  winter  conditions,  a 

kind of cooling solution is used which can 

protect the cooling system of the car up to 

minus 35 degrees centigrade.

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STARTING / DRIVING (CNG)

Starting the Engine on CNG Mode* 

To remind you, this method is used only for 

special situations like gasoline shortage.

Firstturned the switch on, and then press 

the conversion key for 5 seconds till the 

green light will appear on instrument 

panel the green light, appears on the 

instrument panel. Then start. If there is no 

technical malfunction in the gas system, 

the engine will start on CNG. 

Fuel Conversion Key 

The fuel conversion key is on the middle 

console next to the digital clock and it is 

used from switch from gasoline to gas 

and vice versa mode. By pressing the 

related key, the fuel type can be changed. 

Starting & Driving On CNG Mode* 

Changing the type of fuel is done by the 

fuel conversion key located on the middle 

console and you can choose the type of 

fuel as follows:

A. Before moving (at first the car will start 

on gasoline then it will switch to gas)

B. During driving 

C. Starting the car directly on gas mode**

Starting the Engine 

The engine starts on gasoline mode.

Since gasoline pump is turned on, even 

when the car runs on gas, and also to cool 

fuel injectors, it is necessary to have at 

least 5 liters of gasoline in the fuel tank.

In the case of any damage to gasoline 

system, the engin finally starts on gas mode.

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STARTING / DRIVING (CNG)

Conversion from Gasoline to Gas* 

While the engine is operating on the 

gasoline mode, by pressing and releasing 

of fuel conversion button, the corresponding 

indicator on the instrument panel LED will 

start blinking which denotes that the fuel 

conversion has not taken place. After a 

while which depends on the engine water 

temperature at the moment, the conversion 

button is pressed down (e.g. under the engine 

water temperature of 25 °C, this time will be 

equal to 150 seconds, while under higher 

temperatures the conversion time will be 

shorter), the CNG indicator will stop blinking 

and the light comes on permanently. This 

implies that the fuel conversion has taken 

place completely. Now the engine is working 

on CNG mode .

NOTE 

In the event the engine REV is higher 

than 4000 revolutions per minute and 

it is accelerating up at the moment the 

conversion button is pressed down, the 

LED indicator will start blinking and the 

engine will remain on CNG as long as it 

has not left the REV domain, after which it 

will convert to gasoline.

In the event the engine REV is higher 

than 4,000 revolution per minute and it 

is accelerating on up, by pressing of the 

conversion button, the indicator on the 

LED will start blinking and the engine will 

remain on gasoline as long as it has not 

left the REV domain, after which it will 

convert to CNG. It is worth mentioning 

that in the cases above, the conversion to 

CNG will take place automatically without 

the need to press the conversion button.

Conversion from Gas to Gasoline* 

By pressing the fuel conversion button, 

in the case that there is no engine failure 

and enough gasoline in the fuel tank, 

the director on the instrument panel will 

light off. This implies that the conversion 

from CNG to gasoline has done properly. 

It is necessary to remind that under the 

two following circumstances , the engine 

will automatically convert from CNG 

to gasoline option( no need to press 

conversion button) : 

- Breakdown of CNG consumption system 

- Non- availability of sufficient gasoline in 

the fuel tank.

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STARTING / DRIVING (CNG)

Steps of receiving  CNG fuel: *

1- Before arrival to the Gas station and 

during stay in there, strictly avoid smoking 

and operating your mobile phone.

2- After arrival to the Gas station **, the 

Driver should switch off the engine and 

make sure that the car is completely 

stationary. (Put on hand brake).

3- the operator of the station, after 

CAUTIONS

-The maximum number of fueling operation in the tank is  1000 cycle per year. Charging of the tank should not 

take place  more than  3  times a day, approximately. 

-Strictly Avoid fueling in Gas stations specialized for buses and heavy vehicles because there is possibilities 

of malfunctioning  in manifold valve of the tank and it’s accessories, with regards to higher outlet Debbie of 

the station. 

**to get latest information regarding 

conditions of active  CNG  stations, you can 

refer to web sight: related to Association for 

improving  fuel  consumption or contact with 

following telephone numbers: 88604760- 5. 

controlling the permit sticker for fueling 

the vehicle, performs fueling  Operations.

4- After every fueling make sure that the Gas 

filling  manifold  cover  is  completely  closed. 

(closing the cover properly is necessary, 

to avoid entrance of dust and dirt and 

subsequently, problems in Gas system ).

5-The maximum authorized pressure for 

fueling is 200 Bars.

The method of renewing the permit 

sticker for fueling the vehicle*:

Expiry period of permit sticker for fueling 

from the time of issuance, is 12 months 

and without fueling permit, permission for 

fueling will not be granted in Gas stations. 

Therefore one month before date of 

expiry of the sticker, attend the authorized 

centers for inspections of binaural fuel 

consuming cars.

WARNING

The CNG gas and the other equipment 

must be assessed through assessing 

centers(approved by ISIRI), every 36 

months.

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MAINTENANCE  ...............................................................96 

ENGINE COMPARTMENT  ..............................................98 

COOLING SYSTEM ........................................................101

BRAKES ..........................................................................102

HYDRAULIC STEERING ................................................103

BATTERY  ........................................................................104

CLEANING & CARING VEHICLE  ................................105

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MAINTENANCE

Owner Care & Maintenance

In addition to regular services and checks 

described before, some simple periodical 

checks should also be done. By paying 

attention to the recommendations in the 

next pages, you, yourself, can perform 

these checks. 

Daily checks

- Performance of lights, horn, indicator 

lights, window wipers, window washer 

and alarm lights

- Performance of safety belts and brakes

- Any drips of any liquids that may indicate the 

leakage of engine liquids under the vehicle.

Weekly checks

- Engine oil level

- Coolant level

- Brake fluid level

- Steering wheel hydraulic oil level

- Window washer liquid level

- Air pressure in tires and their condition

- A/C performance

Special Conditions

If your vehicle is constantly used under 

special conditions such as places with a lot 

of dust or in very cold weather or very hot 

places, it needs extra care. Contact your 

authorized representative in this regard.

Safety in the Garage

If you need to carry out maintenance, 

consider the following safety advices:

- Keep away your hands and clothing 

from moving belts and pulleys.

- If the engine has been turned off recently, 

do not touch the exhaust, cooling system 

and its auxiliaries.

- Do not touch electrical connections or 

its other components when the engine is 

running or the switch is on.

- Never leave the engine running or start 

in a closed place since exhaust emissions 

are poisonous and very dangerous.

- Do not work underneath the car when 

jack is the only means of support.

- Ensure that bare wires and all sparking 

tools are away from the engine.

- Use protective clothes and impermeable 

gloves for maintaining operation.

- Put off the metal wristbands and jewelry 

before working in the engine compartment.

- Prevent tools or metal objects contacting 

battery poles and terminals.

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MAINTENANCE

Routine Services

The safety, reliability and performance 

of your car is partly dependant on your 

maintenance skills, and you should become 

ensured that maintenance operations, oil 

services,  checks,  brake  fluid  and  coolant 

topping up are carried out in accordance 

with the proposed schedules of the 

manufacturer if required.

Poisonous Fluids

All fluids used in a car engine are poisonous 

and should not get any contact with open 

wounds. These liquids include battery acids, 

anti-freeze,  brake  and  hydraulic  fluids, 

gasoline, oil and the washer additives. Pay 

attention to instructions written on the labels 

and containers filled with these fluids.

WARNING

The cooling fan is an electrical device, 

and may continue operating for a few 

minutes after the vehicle has been 

turned off. Keep out of the operating 

fan when working in the engine.

A long contact with engine oil may 

cause serious skin disorders as 

dermatitis and cancer. Wash your 

skin carefully if contacted.

WARNING

- If the vehicle moves at high speed 

for a long time, check the engine oil's 

level regularly.

- Any sudden or significant decrease 

in the vehicle's liquid level or uneven 

friction of the tires should be reported 

to the authorized representative as 

soon as possible.

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT

The Parts in the Engine Compartment

1- Brake Fluid Reservoir

2- Oil Dipstick

3- Oil Filler Cap

4- Washer Reservoir

5- Radiator Cap

6- Battery

7- Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir

8- Engine compartment fuse box

CAUTION

Adding: when adding oil, ensure that 

it is not spilt on engine parts there 

may be danger of fire.

Do not forget to close the lid since 

there is the danger of fire due to oil 

splashing on the hot sueface of the 

engine parts.

The indicator will only warm in engine 

oil goes below the required level and 

never shows any increase over the 

maximum amount, which can only be 

determined by reading the gauge.

WARNING

- The cooling fan is an electrical 

device, and may continue operating 

for few minutes after the vehicle 

has been turned off. Keep out of the 

operating fan when working in the 

engine.

- A long contact with engine oil may 

cause serious skin disoeders as 

dermatitis and cancer. Wash your 

skin carefully if contacted.

WARNING

- If the vehicle moves at high speed 

for a long time, check the engine oil's 

level regularly.

- Any sudden or significant decrease 

in the vehicle's liquid level or uneven 

friction of the tires should be reported 

to the authorized representative as 

soon as possible.

*If equipped

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*It's recommended to use the approved brands and packages, offered by the Isaco.

ENGINE COMPARTMENT

Checking the motor oil level:

Check the motor oil level weekly or in 

case of continuous usage of the car, 

check it several times per week. 

Check the oil level when the engine is hot 

and vehicle is situated completely horizontal 

and the oil is stationary in the cartel.

Inspection of Engine Oil Level

Put  the  car  on  a  flat  surface.  Turn  the 

engine to warm it up. Turn off the engine 

and then measure the oil level after 5 

minutes.

Purring motor oil:

Take out the cap for motor oil manifold. 

Pure the oil into the tank space. The level 

of the oil should never exceed the  sign 

of (MAX) on the oil measuring rod. To 

get  information  regarding  specification 

and volume of required motor oil, refer to 

section of  

Technical information.    

The applicable engine oil in this vehicle 

must  be  20W50  SL  /  SJ,  10W40SL.*                                                                     

CAUTION

Never mix the Motor oil with additive 

materials. This can cause serious 

damage to the engine.

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*It's recommended to use the approved brands and packages, offered by the Isaco.

ENGINE COMPARTMENT

Filling of glass cleaner container:

Check the water level of the glass cleaner 

container weekly. To ensure clean washing 

of  the  glass  and  avoid  freezing,  fill  the 

container with mixture of water and a suitable 

detergent. Mix the recommended amounts 

of water and detergent in a separate bowl 

and fill the container with it. Always follow 

the instructions mentioned on washing liquid 

container.

Washing solution of glasses must be Iso 

Propanole.*

CAUTION

Never use mixture of anti freezing 

liquid and water for glass cleaners.This 

will damage the paint work of the car.

CAUTION

Change the air filter at regular intervals. 

If you are using your car in a dusty 

atmosphere, reduce the time intervals 

to half.

WARNINGS

-During working on engine, the 

radiator Fan may start working any 

moment. (Danger of injury)

- Adding oil: When adding oil take 

care not to pure the oil on the engine 

parts because there will be danger 

of catching Fire. Do not forget to put 

the cover back, because there will be 

danger of catching Fire due to splash 

of oil on hot parts of the engine.

- Changing Motor Oil: If you are 

changing the motor oil whilst the motor 

still is hot, take care not to be burnt by 

splash of hot oil.

- Do not start the engine in confined 

spaces: The exhaust gases from 

exhaust pipe is Toxic.

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COOLING SYSTEM

Checking the Coolant

The coolant level should be checked weekly 
when the cooling system is cold, and the car 
resting on a plane level. Liquid level should 
stand between (Max) and (min) signs on the 
vertical wall of the radiator (next to filler cap). 
Top up the radiator on necessity.

  

Filling the Radiator 

If the engine is warm, wait 15 minutes until the 
engine temperature falls below 100 C. Protect 
your hands with a cloth and unscrew the filler 
cap carefully and slowly to the safety stop, 
letting radiator pressure fall.

NOTICE: 

If more than one liter is needed to 

top up, an authorized representative should 
check the cooling system. Make sure that it is 

fully tightened to the second thread.
In an emergency, and only if the recommended 
anti-freeze is not available use clear water to fill 
the cooling system, but be noted that it reduces 
coolant freezing protection. Always use the 
antifreezes with  recommended formula  and 
approved brands and packages that are 
offered by ISACO.

Important Note: 

Cooling system draining 

and refilling are service operations that need 
sufficient  knowledge,  and  should  be  carried 
out  by  qualified  personnel  according  to  the 
instructions of the repair handbook.
It is necessary to replace the coolant every two 
years. The coolant resists freezing down to - 30 
degree centigrade.

Anti-Freeze

Anti-Freeze contains corrosion inhibitors. 
Anti freeze content of the coolant should be 
maintained between 40-50%, not only in cold 
weather but also all the year.

WARNING

Anti-freeze solution is poisonous, and 

could be fatal if swallowed. Keep it sealed 

and out of children’s reach. If you suspect 

of drinking it, refer to the physician 

immediately.

Prevent anti-freeze solution contacting 

with the skin and eyes. If you accidentally 

get  it  in  your  eyes  or  on  your  skin,  flush 

the place with water and get medical help 

immediately.

WARNING

The evacuation must be done by 

authorized deal of IKCO ,if any of cooling 

system (except radiator) gets open or 

repaired .

Avoid opening the radiator cap unless the 

vehicle is off at least for an hour.