Iran Khodro Arisun Pickup. Service Manual - part 3

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INDICATORS OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DISPLAY

Indicator lamps and gauges (Below 

photo)

1- Low beam indicator

2- Tachometer

3- Left turn indicator lamp

4- Right turn indicator lamp

5- Engine digital Instrument panel display 

involvement warning lamp

6- Speedometer

7- Button of Change mode, reset, and 

instrument panel luminance adjustment

8- High beam indicator

9- Front fog lamp

10- Rear fog lamp

11- Driver’s safety belt

12- Passenger’s AIRBAG inactivation warning 

lamp*

13- Alarm system indicator*

Instrument Panel Gauges and Signs 

Display Warning Lamps and Indexes 

(Above photo)

1- Minimum fuel level warning lamp

2- Fuel gauge

3- Engine oil pressure warning lamp

4- Battery charging warning lamp

5- Low brake fluid level or parking brake 

involvement warning lamp

6- Emergency stop warning lamp

7- Malfunction warning lamp

8- Cooling system fluid temperature gauge

9- Cooling system high water temperature 

warning lamp

10- CNG mode indicator lamp*

11- CNG fuel level digital gauge on instrument 

panel*

12- ABS/EBD brake indicator lamp*

13- Door ajar warning lamp

14- AIRBAG activation indicator lamp

15- ABS warning lamp*

16- Immobilizer indicator lamp

*If installed on your vehicle

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INDICATORS OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DISPLAY

*If installed on your vehicle

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Fuel gauge: When the switch is OFF, the pointer is located on zero, and by opening switch, the pointer will show the fuel level in tank.

When the fuel level in tank is low (approximately 7 liters), the minimum fuel level warning lamp will turn on. In this case, refuel as soon as 

possible, the capacity of fuel tank is 52 liters.

Tachometer: The tachometer shows the engine rotation per minute (RPM). In order to prevent damaging to engine, never allow the 

tachometer pointer to stay in red color range for a long time.

Speedometer: This shows the engine speed in kilometer per hour.

Coolant liquid thermometer: This pointer shows the temperature of engine coolant liquid. When the engine reaches to normal working 

temperature, the indicator pointer located lower than the midline of the graded plate, and will remain in this range as long as the engine 

keeps on working in normal conditions. If the indicator pointer reaches to red color range, it means overheating of coolant liquid, which will 

cause damaging to engine. In such situation, and by observing safety points, STOP the vehicle, and take action to eliminate this problem 

with assistance of skilled persons.

Possible reasons:

- Error in cooling fan; check the fuses and replace them if necessary.

- Leakage in cooling system; wait until the engine cools, then, check the coolant liquid level.

- Error in performance of water pump.

Change mode and reset button: This button is used to show different modes in digital display and resetting information in related mode.

INDICATORS OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DISPLAY

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Turn Indicator Lamps – Green

Direction of turn indicator lamps are (left turn and right turn) is marked with arrows. In turning left or right, these indicator 

lamps will flash simultaneously with turn indicator lamps. In case of using flasher (warning lamps in emergencies), both 

arrows will function simultaneously. In case one of the indicator lamps flashed very quickly, it means malfunctioning of 

one of lamps of that direction.

TIP: This mode will occur when one of the turn indicator lamps of front or back is not functioning. In case one of the side turn indicator 

lamps is not functioning, it will have no impact on the flashing speed of arrows.

 

Important attention:

If vehicle speed deceleration (severe brake) occurs for any reason, the warning system will turn on flasher automatically for 10 seconds, 

this actions is deemed as speed deceleration warning action.*

Front lamps low beam – Green

This indicator lamp will be turned on when using low beam.

Front lamps high beam – Blue

This indicator lamp will be turned on when using high beam.

Front fog lamp – Green*

This indicator lamp will be turned on when using front fog lamp.

Rear fog lamp – Orange

This indicator lamp will be turned on when using rear fog lamp.

WARNING LAMPS

*If installed on your vehicle

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Emergency STOP command – Red

By turning on this indicator lamp, STOP the vehicle and power OFF engine, then, immediately call authorized dealer or repair workshop.

Engine malfunction warning lamp – Orange

When the engine malfunction system diagnoses an error, this warning indicator lamp will be turned on. When the switch is in second 

position (OPEN mode), this lamp will be turned on showing system analyzing, which will be turned off after the engine is powered OFF. In case an 
error occurs in engine during vehicle movement, this lamp will be turned on again.
TIP: If the indicator is turned on and vehicle functions normally, you shall refer to authorized dealer. You can keep on driving in this mode.
If the indicator turns on and the vehicle does not function normally, avoid driving at high speed, and refer to authorized repair workshop immediately.

Engine oil pressure warning lamp – Red

By positioning the switch in second mode, this indicator lamp will be turned on showing the lamp is functioning well, and will be 

turned off when the engine powers on. In case engine oil pressure warning lamp stays turned on after the engine is powered on, or if it 

turns on during vehicle movement, the engine is exposing to risk of serious damage, and shows that the engine oil level is not enough 

or lack of engine oil is lubrication system, in this case, you shall 

STOP the vehicle immediately observing safety points, and power OFF 

the engine. Before driving again, please seek help from Emdad Khodro Center.

Battery charging warning lamp – Red

By positioning the switch in second mode, this indicator lamp will be turned on showing the lamp is functioning well, and will be 

turned off when the engine powers on. In case battery charging warning lamp stays turned on after the engine is powered on, or if it 

turns on during vehicle movement, it shows that an error has occurred in battery charging system. Refer to authorized repair workshop 

as soon as possible to eliminate this error.

WARNING LAMPS

CAUTION

If the STOP lamp turns on for any reason, the driver shall not continue driving, and in case of driving continuation, any damage shall be borne by the vehicle owner.

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Door ajar warning lamp  – Red

If this lamp is on, it indicates that at least one door is not closed appropriately. This indicator function even when the engine is powered off. 
Avoid driving when this indicator lamp is on.

Brake warning – Red

This indicator lamp will be lighted when powering on vehicle for a few seconds, then, it will be turned off. This also will be lighted when the parking 
brake is raised or when the brake fluid level is low.

In case the brake system warning indicator lamp did not light at time of starting vehicle, or stays on, or stays on when the parking brake is released, 
immediately refill the brake fluid reservoir, and if it stays on when the brake fluid reservoir is filled and parking brake is released, transfer the vehicle taking 
into consideration safety points as soon as possible to authorized repair workshop in order to check and eliminate this fault.

Driver’s safety belt – Red*

By locking the latch plate of driver’s safety belt into its buckle and hearing click sound, we ensure its locking. By performing this action, the related 
indicator lamp on the instrument panel display will go out.

ABS warning brake – Orange*

At time of powering on the vehicle, this indicator lamp will be on and then off several seconds later. If the warning lamp does not turn on 
when powering on the vehicle, or stays on after powering on the engine, this suggests a fault in ABS system. If so, transfer the vehicle 

taking into consideration safety points as soon as possible to authorized repair workshop in order to check and eliminate this fault.

Driver’s AIRBAG warning lamp – Red*

This indicator lamp will flash for 6 times by powering on the vehicle, then it shall go out, and in case this lamp stays on, it suggests a fault in 
AIRBAG system and you shall refer to authorized dealer, otherwise, the responsibility of that shall be borne with the vehicle owner.

Passenger AIRBAG inactivation warning lamp – Orange

If this lamp is on it suggests inactivation mode of passenger’s AIRBAG. As long as the passenger’s AIRBAG is inactivated, this lamp will stay on, 

in case the warning lamp alights in flashing mode, you shall call one of the IKCO authorized dealers.

WARNING LAMPS

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WARNING LAMPS

Minimum fuel level warning lamp – Orange*

There is a warning lamp next to the fuel gauge. If this warning lamp turns on, it suggests that less than 7 liters fuel is remained in the fuel 
tank. In this case, you shall take action for refueling as soon as possible.

Coolant liquid overheating warning lamp – Red*

Coolant liquid overheating warning lamp is designed next to coolant liquid temperature gauge. If the pointer of cooling system is

Located in red area, and this warning lamp turns on, immediately stop the vehicle (without powering off the engine) and seek help

from an authorized expert.

Alarm system – Red

This indicator lamp’s turning on and off means that alarm system of vehicle is active.

CNG fuel status indicator lamp – Green*

In case of activation of CNG fuel, this indicator lamp turns on, and at time of changing fuel status from gasoline to CNG (fuel shift), 

this indicator will function in the form of flashing.

Immobilizer indicator lamp - Red

This indicator lamp will flash once a second, after turning off the vehicle, which indicates that the immobilizer system of vehicle 

is active.

Passenger AIRBAG fault warning lamp – Orange*

In case of turning off the passenger AIRBAG, this lamp will alight.

If this lamp is on it suggests inactivation mode of passenger’s AIRBAG. As long as the passenger’s AIRBAG is inactivated, this lamp will 

stay on, in case the warning lamp alights in flashing mode, you shall call one of the IKCO authorized dealers.

*If installed on your vehicle

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mode button, the amount of luminance is 

adjustable. Pressing and holding change 

mode button for 2 seconds will make the 

this sign start to flashing. In this mode, by 

each pressing the button, one of the signs 

will turn on and luminance of instrument 

panel will increase.

To exit this mode, press and hold the 

related button for 2 seconds.*

7- The service indicator lamp will alight 

on the LCD in case of alighting one of the 

lamps of ABS, brake pad, or AIRBAG.*

8- External air temperature display*

Lamps – Horns 

1- Rear fog lamp

This lamp will alight only when the 

headlamps (low or high beams), or front 

fog lamp, is ON.

DIGITAL DISPLAY GUIDE

Digital display guide

This display is located on lower part of 

instrument panel display (at lower part 

of speedometer), and will show you the 

following information by pressing the 

button which is known as Reset button and 

Change Mode button.

Briefly  pressing  the  change  mode  button 

will result in change mode, and pressing 

and holding this button for 2 seconds will 

reset the information in related mode. (the 

information are able to be reset.)

Resettable information

1- This mode which is visible immediately 

after opening the vehicle switch, is related to 

displaying the total distance travelled by the 

vehicle from the time of delivery of vehicle 

Warning

If the 

 lamp turns on for any 

reason, the driver shall not continue 

driving, and in case of driving 

continuation, any damage shall be 

borne by the vehicle owner.

*If installed on your vehicle

in Km, and is not resettable. (If it is set to 

be in this manner previously, otherwise, 

this mode will be visible when the switch is 

OFF.)

2- This mode shows the distance travelled 

by vehicle from the time you reset it by 

pressing the reset button (in Km), pressing 

and holding reset button for 2 seconds in 

this mode will reset the trip amount.

3- This indicator on LCD will show the 

amount of CNG on pressure in tank and 

consists of 6 black tapes, and all of 6 tapes 

are alighted in case of complete CNG 

pressure, and by decreasing the CNG 

pressure, the number of alighted black 

tapes will decrease. Low CNG pressure in 

the tank will emerge by flashing the first 

tape on LCD, and the last tape will go out 

by finishing the CNG pressure.*

4- Turning on/off of this indicator lamp will 

show the activation/inactivation mode of 

cruise control system.*

5- This mode of display show the average 

speed from the time you reset it by 

pressing the adjustment button. Pressing 

and holding reset button for 2 seconds 

in this mode will result in resetting the 

amount of speed.*

6- This mode indicates the luminance 

of instrument panel , and by change 

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Powering on engine

1- Position D: Starting – Immediately 

release the switch after engine powers 

on. In this mode, you shall not pull the 

accelerator pedal.

When the engine powers on, the following 

warning lamps will go out.

- Engine oil low pressure warning lamp.

- Cooling system liquid overheating.

- Battery charging.

- Diagnostic instrument.

- Emergency STOP.

- Engine oil low level warning lamp (f the 

parking brake lever is released) or parking 

brake involvement.

Caution

-When the vehicle is at driving mode, 

avoid powering off the vehicle or 

taking put the switch, because the 

steering wheel will lock in this mode 

and its steering will be impossible.

-Seriously avoid starting the vehicle 

engine and keeping it powered on for 

long times in roofed areas.

ATTENTION

Pull down the clutch pedal to the limit 

in order to ease in powering on the 

engine in temperatures below zero.

POWERING ON ENGINE

Useful suggestions

Powering on engine: Never power on your 

vehicle engine in closed areas, because 

the smoke of exhaust has deadly gas of 

carbon monoxide. Before starting, adjust 

the gear shift lever in neutral (N) mode 

and raise the parking brake lever. Turn 

the switch, and pay attention that surely 

both lamps of engine oil warning lamp 

and battery charging lamp are turned on, 

then take action to start the engine, and 

after powering on the engine, it is better 

to move the vehicle in gear 1 mode, and 

make use of heavy vehicle for a few time.

TIP

In case your vehicle is locked making 

use of remote switch, and you take 

action to unlock the vehicle by means 

of mechanical switch, the alarm 

system activates in this mode, which 

will result in activation of alarm.*

*If installed on your vehicle

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6-Windshield washer reservoir

Regularly check the level of windshield 

washer liquid reservoir. In order to prevent 

sedimentation of nozzle heads, always 

make use of special windshield liquid.

Windshield washer and snow wiper

Front windshield

Snow wiper lever positions:

1- Normal wiping speed: (until the snow 

wiper lever remains in this state by hand 

pressure.)

2-STOP

3-Intermittent move of snow wiper

4- Normal wiping speed

5- Quick wiping speed

Warning

-Never make use of anti-freeze and 

water to fill the windshield washer liquid 

reservoir. This action will be damaging 

for vehicle painting.

INDICATOR LEVER

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MAINTENANCE  .................................................................. 62

ENGINE COMPARTMENT  .................................................. 63

QUALITATIVE SUGGESTIONS FOR WASHING PROCESS

 ... 64

CAPACITIES .......................................................................  66

REPLACING OIL ................................................................. 67

FUEL CONSUMPTION TIPS ............................................... 71

MECHANICAL STATUS OF VEHICLE ................................ 74

SAFETY CARE .................................................................... 75

BATTERY  ............................................................................ 76

TIRES ................................................................................... 78

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 Vehicle body maintenance

Preventive measures at time of 

manufacturing

- Making use of appropriate plate with special 

cover for surfaces which are exposed of more 

damage.

- Protective shield beneath the vehicle body 

skeleton.

- Soaking the vehicle body in electrophoresis 

laver for initial lining color.

- Insulation work special for internal parts of 

fenders.

- A protective layer against painting scratches 

on external layer of doors thresholds.

The above measures shall be completed 

through vehicle maintenance according to 

manner of its use.

Corrosion

Small scratches on the painting shall be 

immediately repaid in order to prevent any kind 

of corrosion.

Oily stains

Mud, oil, birds or insects droppings, or burned 

oil will damage the vehicle painting. Wash the 

stains regularly with water without trying to 

wear away. In order to clean a tar stain, make 

use of appropriate solvent to prevent damaging 

to painting or plastic parts.

Severe heat or cold

Do not wash the vehicle under severe exposure 

of sunlight or severe cold weather. In winter, 

you shall not park the vehicle in areas with 

inappropriate ventilation or with temperature 

upper than 18 degrees centigrade.

Washing

Regularly wash the vehicle, especially if you 

park it under the trees or drive in polluted areas, 

or if you use it near the sea, in snow weathers, 

or salt applied roads.

Lubricating

Regularly lubricate the locks and hinges of 

engine hood and those of side doors.

Interior parts of vehicle

- Seats:

In order to clean the stains on seats surfaces, 

make use of standard cleaning agents.

- Dashboard

There is no need to make use of cover in 

order to maintain the dashboard, because it 

has appropriate resistance against sunlight, 

heat and cold. In order to clean oily stains and 

other pollutions of dashboard, only make use of 

standard cleaning agents.

Vehicle’s internal parts maintenance

Cleaning

Fabric parts:

 apply dry-cleaning.

Plaster parts:

 In order to clean dashboard 

cover, internal cover of doors, and ceiling, only 

make use of warm water and soap or industrial 

alcohol, and making use of gasoline is not at all 

recommended.

Wooden parts:

 Only make use of warm water 

and soap, and avoid making use of cleaning 

agents containing alcohol or carbohydrates.

Safety belts:

 Only make use of warm water 

with soap, and take care not to touch metal 

parts. No cleaning agent or chemicals are 

allowed to be used.

Cleaning stains from vehicle trims

Dirty stains, chocolate, sugars and 

sweats, syrup and juice

To clean these materials from the plastic 

upholstery or leather ones, you can make 

use of soapy water. Fabric upholstery shall be 

cleaned by warm soapy water in addition to 

ammonia solution 25% or vinegar.

Vomit stain or foodstuffs:

 These stains 

shall immediately be cleaned with water, or its 

better to clean them with white vinegar.

Blood stain:

 Only make use of cold water to 

clean it.

Ink stain, pen ink, or auto-pen ink: for each 

upholstery, alcohol 90% or trichloroethylene 

shall be used.

Tar or oil stain:

 To clean every type of 

upholstery, you shall make use of turpentine or 

white alcohol.

Engine oil stain:

 To clean all types of 

upholstery, you can make use of gasoline, 

industrial alcohol, alcohol 90%, or methanol.

Tar stain: Make use of gasoline or turpentine oil 

to clean such stains.

Warning

- Clean any type of stain on fabric surfaces 

only by carpet shampoo and sponge.

- Blue tapes on the exterior surface of side 

mirrors, glasses, front fenders, etc., shall 

be removed. In case of staying for long 

time, they will cause problem.

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Engine compartment

Alternator – fan belt

The alternator charges the battery by means 

of a closed circuit transistor relay, which 

maintenance is neither possible nor necessary. 

Alternator bearings were under continuous 

lubrication during assembly, and that’s why they 
do not need repeated lubrication.

Tuning the elongation of fan belt

Appropriate elongation of fan belt is obtained 

when its total amount of moving is 16 mm.

To  tune  the  belt  elongation,  first  loosen  the 

nuts and bolts of alternator as shows in figure, 

and move the alternator until belt elongation 

adjusts appropriately to its correct amount for 

the vehicle.

Then fasten the bolts, then run the engine for 

a few minutes to run the belt for a while. Then 

power it off, and test the belt elongation again. 

This action shall be done every 8000 kilometers.

Qualitative tips on vehicle washing process

1. In normal conditions, it is recommended to 

wash the vehicle once a week.

2. As much as possible, perform vehicle washing 

process in the shadow.

3. Pay attention to start vehicle washing process 

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Washing

Place

10 cm

Nozzle

ATTENTION

In order to make possible using more 

electrical parts, 80 ampere alternator is 

installed on the vehicle, therefore, pay 

attention to use a 80 ampere type of 

alternator when it is needed to replace it.

at least half an hour after stopping the vehicle.

4. At time of vehicle washing/drying, it is 

recommended not to wear sharp, cutting or rough 

clothes or tools which may cause damaging to 

vehicle painting. It is recommended to wear 

plastic gloves during vehicle washing. Further, 

in order to protect vehicle body during washing, 

make use of lukewarm or cold water. Never 

make use of hot water. Also, it is recommended 

to use only waxes and polishing materials which 

are not at all corrosive.

5. During vehicle washing/drying, you shall not 

stand on the door thresholds or force out on the 

vehicle roof or body. Also, it is recommended to 

use leather or cotton fabrics in order to clean, 

polish and to avoid scratching on vehicle body.

6. For the brake fogs are so corrosive, to wash 

the  vehicle,  the  wheels  shall  be  washed  first, 

and after replacing the fabric or water bucket, 

you can wash the other parts of vehicle from 

up to down. Also, in case of using aluminum 

rings and chrome metal plates, a smooth 

and clean fabric soaked into water and soap 

is recommended to be used for washing. It 

is necessary to be mentioned that, the ring 

surfaces as like the painted surfaces of vehicle 

body are sensitive, and it is recommended not 

to use severe chemicals, chemical agents, acid 

agents, and corrosive materials like polishing 

materials. Chrome polishing materials shall only 

be applied to polish the chrome metal plates on 

the aluminum rings.

ATTENTION

Whenever you felt your engine is 

functioning faulty (faulty run), immediately 

stop the vehicle and take action to 

eliminate the problem at place or two the 

vehicle by means of another vehicle to an 

authorized repair workshop to eliminate 

this fault. Otherwise, risk of firing from the 

part of catalyst exists.

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Vehicle body

At the end of winter, wash the vehicle completely 
and pay required care to wash lower parts of 
vehicles body and fenders.
Regular balancing and replacing oil of different 
sections of vehicle is a major factor to reinforce 
strength and increase their lifetime, and that’s 
why, the determined intervals of checking oils 
shall be exactly observed. Another important 
point is that you shall use and add the oils 
exactly according to determined amount 
and type of oils, otherwise, severe faults and 
damages  may  inflicted  on  the  vehicle.  Taking 
into consideration different weather conditions 
and air temperature, please study the table of 
locally produced oil which are appropriate to be 
applied for different parts of vehicle.

Warning

During driving, take care that parking 

brake is completely raised, (brake off 

indicator), because, the risk of brake pads 

overheating exists.

7. Maximum water temperature for vehicles 
washing is 60 degrees centigrade, maximum 
pressure is 65 bar, distance of water nozzle 
and place of washing is 10 cm, and water shall 
be sprayed at 25 degrees angle. This angle is 
actually the angle which is created by water 
exit from nozzle in two sides of longitudinal 
axis (along the water exit), as you see in above 
picture.

8- Specifications of appropriate water for 

vehicle washing

It shall has low alkaline power (PH=9-7).
- Contains appropriate lubricant to protect the 
shining layer against any scratch and spiral 
effect. Liquid washers are preferred.
- Without materials affecting on the vehicle after 
being dried.
- Containing shining agents to keep glossiness 
and dry quickly.
9- Regarding vehicles with metallic painting and 
two layer paintings, making use of automatic 
vehicle washes applying circular brushes for 
washing is not very recommended.
10- In case of seeing any stain, like birds 
droppings , trees gums, etc., due to possibility 
of their penetration into body painting, it 
is recommended to take required action 
immediately for washing and eliminating stain 
from painting surface.

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REMINDER

Applying  inappropriate  brake  fluid  will 

damage different rubber parts of brake 

system. Brake fluid will remove the vehicle 

body painting. Pay required attention 

when you are willing to use it.

ATTENTION

Between engine oil replacing intervals 

and regular services, take care to check 

and measure engine oil by means of 

special index every 400 kilometer for more 

reliability.

Locks and tires

- Lubricate the doors locks with graphite-bearing 
oil.
- Grease the doors with paraffin.

Air inlet vent into the vehicle

Take care that external air inlet vent (at lower 
part of windshield) not to be blocked by snow, 
ice or leaf.

Parking brake

Avoid making use of parking  brake to park the 
vehicle for a long time in freezing weather. In 
such situations, put an object on front of wheels, 
or park the vehicle at position of reverse gear 
or gear one.

Battery

Regularly check the battery charging status on 
winter.

Lamps and indicator lamps

Check the headlamps and other lamps in respect 
of cleanliness and appropriate functioning.

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VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

Capacity

Type of fluid

Vehicle section

Without filter 3.97 liter

With filter 4.5 liter

10w40/20w50

Engine

2.40 liter

SAE75W140/SAE80W90

Gearbox

1.2 liter

85W90/EPS90

Differential

0.55 liter

DOT 4

Brake

0.50 liter

Dexron II, III

Hydraulic steering wheel

Type of fluid

Vehicle section

Multi-purpose grease grade II (Grease)

Battery fittings

Engine oil

Tubes, handles and locks

Multi-purpose grease grade II

Front wheels hub

Multi-purpose grease grade II

Restoring springs of parking brake

Electric parts

0.9 KV / 12 V

Start

80 A / 12 V

Alternator

60 AH / 12 V

Battery

56

4

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

Capacities

Engine oil (without filter) 

3.97 L

Oil filter 

0.56 L

Gearbox fluid 

2.4 L

Differential fluid 

1.2 L

Brake fluid 

0.550 L

Gasoline tank 

52 L

Cooling system with heater 

6.6 L

Windshield washer reservoir capacity

 2.7 L

Hydraulic steering wheel 

0.5 L