Iran Khodro Samand SE. Service Manual - part 1

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CONTROLS ............................................................................ 6

KEYS ...................................................................................... 7

ANTI-THEFT SECURITY SYSTEM (IMMOBILIZER) ......... 8

WINDOW REGULATORS & MIRRORS .................................. 9

INDICATORS & WINDSHIELD WIPER ............................... 10

SEATS ................................................................................... 11

HEATING/ VENTILATION ..................................................... 12

SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONERS* ...................................... 13

AIRBAG *............................................................................... 14

TRUNK LID ACCESS VENT* ............................................. 15 

OPENING AND CLOSING THE BOONET ......................... 16

CHILD SAFETY LOCK ....................................................... 17

STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT .................................. 17

CNG FUEL MODE (STARTING/ DRIVING)* ....................... 18

FUEL TYPE ......................................................................... 18

ALARM * .............................................................................. 19

HANDSFREE CELL PHONE* ............................................ 20

CRUISE CONTROL* ........................................................... 20

MICRO-HYBRID  TERMINAL  (STOP/START)*.....................20         

* If equipped

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* If equipped

1. Gear lever

2. Heating / Ventilation keys

3. Clock*

4. Fuel type conversion switch*

5. Trunk lid unlock switch*

6. Rear glass heater / Flasher Switch

7. Windshield wiper / Washer Stalk

8. Digital instrument panel

9. Indicators / Horn

10. Hood release lever

11. Adjustable air vent (Right, Middle, Left)

12. Handbrake

13. Audio system (REFER TO AUDIO 

SYSTEM MANUAL)

14. Front lighter & cigarette Ashtray

15. Alarm Control Unit (ACU)*

16. Ignition switch

17. Instrument panel dimmer switch*

18. Airbag

19. Steering wheel adjusting lever

20. Rear window locking switch*

21. Electric window controls*

22. Electric mirror controls*

23. Passenger air bag

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*If installed in your car

Key set

Your car is supplied with a key set, which

consists of:

1- Two radio remote control switches

2- Two disconnecting alarm switches*

3- Key identification tag.

There is a carved number in the identification 

tag which is needed in the case of replacing 

the key.Therefore it should be kept in a safe 

place and never leave it in the car.

Lock and Unlocking by Remote 

Controller*

keep the remote control towards the 

vehicle:

- Key no.1 is for unlocking.

- Key no.2 is for locking.

- Key no.3 is for unlocking the trunk lid*.

(The trunk lid will get open by two 

successive pressing with a short pause 

on the key).

Note

There is possibility of breakage for 

internal parts of the remote controller in 

case of sever impact and subsequently 

not functioning of the immobilizer.

Warning

Avoid keeping the battery or 

remote controller in infants’ access, 

because swallowing of the battery 

can cause death.

In case of swallowing the battery, refer 

to health care centers immediately.

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Ignition switch

Position St) The steering wheel is locked.

Position A) The steering wheel is unlocked. 

Just electrical accessories and equipment 

operate.

Position M) All equipment, warning lights 

and electrical circuits operate.

Position  D) The engine is switched, and 

releases the switch immediately after the 

engine runs. The switch automatically returns 

to the second position.

Anti-Theft security system 

(Immobilizer)

The vehicle with immobilizer system 

can only start up with two keys which is 

delivered to customer with the vehicle.

To copy of key is not enough for start up. It 

is possible to have more keys

if the customer requests and only in IRAN 

KHODRO dealers with the DIAG tool.

Steering wheel lock

Open the steering wheel lock, before 

starting the engine if it’s necessary; Turn 

the steering wheel gently while you’re 

rotating the key. It’s recommended to press 

the clutch at the time of starting so that 

ignition gets easier.

Caution

- Never drive when the engine of your 

vehicle is cold. 

- Never start engine in closed area

- Never do any alterations in steering lock.

Note 

There is possibility of breakage for 

internal parts of the remote controller in 

case of sever impact and subsequently 

not functioning of the immobilizer.

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* If equipped

Electrical window

1) Drivers’s window control:

- Manual mode:

Press  or  pull  the  key  briefly. As  soon  as  the 

application of pressure on the key ceases, the 

window will stop.

- Automatic mode:

By pressing or pulling the key steadily, the 

window will open or close completely.

The automatic widow will open the windows only 

when the ignition switch is on.

2) Passenger’’D5s electric window switch

3) Left back seat electric window switch *

4) Right back seat electric window switch *

5) Back seats electric window lock switch *:

When the driver locks the back seat windows 

by this key, the relevant windows will not 

function.

6) Adjustment of electric mirror

-with the ignition switch in “ON” position, select 

the right or left mirror by pressing switch 7.

- in some models, turn the 6 switch to right or 

Windows switches

Each passenger may open or close the 

window close to himself.

Intelligent power window*

New intelligent power window which has 

been designated for your vehicle has an 

electronic board that adds following features 

to the system:

1-Anti Trap security system

2-Automatic closure of the windows after 

leaving vehicle

3-Automatic movement of the 4 windows

4-Slow stoppage of the windows at the end.

left, then adjust the mirror in four direction (up, 

down, right or left) by pressing switch 6.*

Electric folding mirror*

In this type of mirror, there is no need to apply 

manual force. Indeed, the folding mirrors are 

unfolded or folded by using remote control 

with opening or closing the car doors.

To fold the mirrors after locking the car by 

remote control, lock button must be pressed 

once  again  within  5  seconds  after  the  first 

press.

When the car is off, folding mirrors can be 

opened/closed by remote control.

Also, the folding mirrors can be opened/

closed by the keys on door trim when the 

switch is in on position.

Warning

Despite the anti pinch safety system, the 

electrical windows can only prevent the inflicting 

of heavy injuries caused by the application of 

undue force. Therefore it is advisable to respect 

the necessary precautions in this regard.

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* If equipped

Lamp switches indicators & horn

1- Small lights (front/rear) - Instrument 

Panel backlight and Center Console.

2- Head lamp main beam / up

3- Head lamp dip light. (pulling the lever 

towards the driver) 

4- Front fog lamps.*

5- Front fog lamps* and Rear.

6- Horn

7- Right Indicator

8- Left Indicator

Windshield wiper & screen washer

1. off

2. Intermittent wipe (is adjusted according 

to the vehicle speed).

3. Slow speed wipe

4. Fast speed wipe

5. Single wipe

6. Screen wash (Pulling the control lever 

towards the drive)

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* If equipped

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Center and Side Vents

Rotate the thumbwheel downer up to close 

or open the grille, and rotate up to open 

the grille.

Move the grille button to sides, up or down 

to adjust air flow.

Heating & ventilation*

Heating and Ventilation system conducts the fresh 

or hot air in the vehicle compartment through the 

outlets located in the front of the windshield.

Outlets are used for the windshield, face and feet 

of the front passengers (There is also an outlet 

on the central console for the rear passengers). 

Air distribution adjustment is as follows:

1) Air intake control

2) Cooler

3) Center and side vents

4) Foot wells

5) Windscreen and side windows (de-icing and 

de-misting)

6) Air flow adjustment

7) Temperature adjustment

8) Air vents adjustment

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Interjecting (Forward moving) 

safety belt

The safety belt is activated together with 
the airbag only at time of receiving strong 
blows caused by front collisions. They are 
not designed for blows from the rear, sides 
(sideswipes), vehicle overturning or minor 
collisions at front and in these cases they 
do not become activated. The Interjecting 
part of the belt may be activated only 
once. If this system is activated once 
(i.e. when the air bag becomes active), 
the Interjecting part of the bet should be 
serviced by an authorized Iran Khodro 
representative as soon as possible. 

1- Pre-loading System is activated when 
the key is turned. 
2- Belt’s pressure limitors: this mechanism 
reduces the pressure on passenger’s 
chest at time of collision.

Warning

- Only belts fastened properly and as 

tight as possible against passenger’s 

body will have the required efficiency. 

Depending on the blow’s nature and 

severity, the interjecting system will 

act concurrently with the air bags. 

In case of non-performance in one 

of the cases above or defects in the 

system, the air bag’s warning light will 

come on. 

- To achieve greater security, always 

fasten the front seats’ safety belts in 

order to have maximum effectiveness 

at time of air bag system activation.

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Airbag restraint (Airbag)

If your vehicle is equipped with supplemental 

restraint system (AIR BAG), in addition to 

the seat belts, new version of this system 

has an Air Bag module for driver.

When the ignition switch is turned to the 

“ON” position, air bag indicator on the 

instrument cluster comes on and blinks 

6 times. If this light remains illuminated, 

indicating the fault in the air bag system 

or pretensioner the vehicle owner must 

promptly refer to the dealers of the car 

and fix it. 

Front passenger airbag

Deactivating switch of Air bag is located at 

the lateral side of Glove box.

1- Turn the deactivating switch clock wise 

to deactivate the Air bag.

2- Never allow the children to sit on front 

passenger seat ,if the air bag is activated.

3- If the Air bag functions , there is a sever 

injury or death for children sitting in front 

passenger seat.

Warning

To get more safety, always, keep the 

front seat belt fastened, so that the air 

bag gets the most efficiency.

Warning

If the airbag is used once, all its pieces 

and parts should be replaced as soon 

as possible by an authorized Iran 

Khodro representative.

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* If equipped

Releasing trunk lid lever and cable*

Pull down the armrest located in the 

middle of the rear seat, and release trunk 

lid latch Then pull down the latch till it will 

be placed on the armrest. Take your hand 

beneath left side of rear shelf. 

There is a lever and a cable installed - it 

can be accessed (from the interior of 

the trunk) - which will open the trunk in 

emergency occasions such as lack of 

internal electricity power, malfunction of 

trunk lock releasing button on the remote 

keyless entry system and dashboard. In 

the abovementioned situations slid the 

lever to the right. 

Therefore the trunk will be unlocked 

mechanically. 

To lock well the trunk lid, please put the 

mechanisms lever in the near place.

 

Access flap to boot*

The  flap  is  located  at  back  of  the  rear 

armrest and is used for carrying long 

objects such as ski sticks or accessing to 

the boot through passenger compartment

Lower the armrest. Pull the handle down 

then towards you to open the flap.

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Opening the hood

1- Pull the hood release from the passenger 

compartment (driver side).The hood gently 

jumps up

2- Pull the hood safety catch, and raise it up.

Closing the hood

Replace the supporting rod in the retain 

clamp. Then lower the hood, and releas 

it from the height of approximately  30 cm. 

Check that the locks is fully engaged by 

trying to lift the front edge of the hood. It 

should be free of any movement.

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Child safety locks

Positioned under the each rear door lock. 

The child locks prevent the opening of rear 

doors from the inside and act independent 

of the central (door) locking system. 

To latch the children just push the lever 

down to operate.

Adjusting steering wheel

Adjust the angle of the steering wheel to 

your body position While driving. Therefore, 

you  should  at  first  adjust  your  seat,  and 

ensure that all the indicator lights and dials 

on the fascia panel are clearly visible. Then 

adjust the steering wheel on best position.

1. Push down the control lever to unlock 

the steering wheel.

2. Adjust the height of the wheel, and pull 

up the control level completely to lock in 

the desired position.

Warning

Never adjust your steering wheel while 

driving. This is extremely dangerous.

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* If equipped

Ignition and driving on CNG fuel mode*

The engine is always ignited on gasoline. 

The fuel conversion is carried out by the 

conversion key on the dashboard. The 

CNG fuel selection is possible in the 

following situation:

a) Before starting *

b) While driving

c) Igniting the car on the gas mode directly

Fuel type

The fuel used on your car unleaded 

premium gasoline with octane number 

(RON) of 95. In the event a fuel other than 

that specified above is used, the internal 

parts may get damaged because of the 

auto-ignition and knocking.

Warning

The failure to use non-leaded premium 

gasoline will damage the catalytic 

converter. Avoid strictly of combining 

any liquid with the standard fuel.

Just Premium gasoline with Octane 

95 Avoid inserting the nozzle 

completely. The use of supplemental 

fuel for the car is not allowed.  

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* If equipped

ALARM *

In case the remote control switch is used for 

locking the car, the doors, trunk lid, fuel cap 

as well as alarm will become activated and 

the message “ alarm is active” displays (1).

In the event a shock exerted on the car, 

the shock sensor will become activated, 

depending on its sensitivity threshold and 

the alarm and hazard warning flashers will 

turn on for 30 seconds and remains active, 

the roof lamp will be lit for 30 seconds and 

the alarm signal will be displayed (2).

FOUR- DIGIT CODE

When the alarm system is on and the 

unlock key (off) is pressed:

a) If the four- digit code on the menu 3 

is set on the intelligent system( 3), the 

following message will be appear.

b) It is to be noted that the acceptable 

number of code entry is three times at 

most and if for the third time a wrong code 

is entered, then the alarm system will 

become activated (4).

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BEFORE DRIVING

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LOCKING / UNLOCKING OF DOORS.....................................22 

ANTI-THEFT SECURITY SYSTEM (IMMOBILIZER) ............. 28

SEATS .........................................................................................29 

SAFETY BELTS ..........................................................................31 

PRE-TENSIONER *.....................................................................33

CHILD SAFETY..........................................................................34 

FIRE EXTINGUISHER* ............................................................ 36

MIRRORS....................................................................................38

WINDOW REGULATORS..........................................................40

STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT........................................43 

HEATING / VENTILATION.........................................................44 

INTERIOR EQUIPMENT.............................................................48 

HANDSFREE CELL PHONE*..................................................54 

ALARM *......................................................................................56 

ANTI THEFT * .............................................................................74 

CNG FUEL *................................................................................76

* If equipped