Iran Khodro Samand SE. Service Manual - part 8

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT 

Detaching the battery

Turn off the alarm before disconnecting 

the battery, and make sure that the ignition 

switch is off. At first, detach negative cable  

(-) and then the positive (+ )cable. Attach the 

positive cable and then the negative cable 

on to reconnect the battery. Do not let the 

battery poles have any connection with the 

bodywork or metal parts. Unscrew the nuts 

supporting battery clamps, and then take 

the clamps to remove the battery. When 

replacing fit the battery and its clamps right 

in position (the poles towards the engine), 

and then tighten the nuts of the clamps so 

as to stabilize the battery unit, while avoiding 

over tightening of them.

Warning

Batteries contain acid, which is 

corrosive and poisonous. Consider the 

following points on leakage: If it spills on 

your clothes or skin, immediately put off 

the contaminated clothes, and flush the 

contacted skin with a lot of water, and 

refer to the physician.

-In an eye contact immediately, flush it 

with clean water for at least 15 minutes, 

and refer to the physician urgently.

-It could be fatal to drink battery acid, 

if medical attention is not immediately 

taken.

-Working batteries emit explosive 

gases; keep away fire and sparks from 

the engine compartment.

-Put off the metal wristbands and 

jewelry before working in the engine 

compartment. Never let tools or metal 

object contacting battery poles and 

terminals.

Caution

If the car stops more than 6 days, it 

should be switch on at least one time 

and for an hour.

Caution

- Do not charge battery when connected 

to the car. This could seriously damage 

the electrical system.

- It is better to check the distilled 

water and acid level once a month if 

the battery lids are removable. If the 

level is less than recommended, the 

needed amount should be added.

Warning

-Do not change the battery suspected 

of being frozen.

-Take  sparks  and  fires  away  from  the 

battery when charging (charged or 

incharge batteries generate inflammable 

hydrogen).

-After charging the battery and before 

connecting to the car, wait for one hour 

so  that  inflammable  gases  exit  and 

therefore the risk of ignition is reduced.

Replacing battery

Always use batteries of the same type and 

of  the  original  specification.  Other  types 

may vary in size or terminal positions, which 

may have fire danger when connecting to 

the car electrical system.

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BATTERY 

LMF Battery

Your vehicle is equipped with a LMF battery 

that its water level should be checked 

and controlled using the doors on it and it 

requires minimal maintenance.

- Keep the battery’s top part clean and dry.

- Keep battery poles and connections, 

clean, tight and covered with grease.

- If electrolyte (water and acid) is spilt and 

penetrates, wash the spot with a solution 

of water and baking soda.

1- Inspection of the dynamo belt and its 

decomposition, in this case the alternator 

current falls.

2- Problem in the wiring system, the spark 

wire has to be tight and cable diameter 

has to be adequate.

3- In -18ºC do not continue the starting 

process more than required. 

4- In case the decision has been taken to 

change the battery, it is more suitable to 

replace with a battery similar in size and 

amperage.

  

Battery’s Common Problems(SSR):

- Decrease of the electrolyte covering 50% 

of problems and it is the result of heat and 

overcharge.**

- Keeping the lights on causing a deep

discharge.

- Non conformity of the replacement 

battery with the original.

- Low charge or lose dynamo belt.

- Additional vibration due to unfastened

battery clamp.

- Loose Battery Cables**

- Use of un distilled water.**

- Corrosion**

- Freezing

- Battery decomposition for acid usage, 

instead of distilled water.

Warning

- Do not bring sparks or flames near the 

battery, since the hydrogen inside the 

battery is flammable. 

- Never keep old batteries at home. Give them 

to organizations responsible for the collection 

and recycling of these types of batteries. 

- If the battery’s voltage is less than 10.5 

volts, the battery should be changed.

- If the battery’s voltage is between 10.5 to 

12.4 volts, it needs recharging. 

- In case of the vehicle being kept turned 

off, do not keep its electrical outfits on for a 

long time, to increase battery life.

* If installed in your vehicle
** If LMF battery is installed in your vehicle

MF & SEALED battery*

Your vehicle is equipped with a battery 

that does not need any special care.

If battery voltage is low: 

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WINDSCREEN WASHER & WIPER SYSTEM 

Filling the Windshield 

Washer Reservoir

Every week, check the reservoir liquid level. 

Fill the reservoir with a mixture of water 

and proper detergent to make sure that the 

screen is neatly washed and free of frosts. 

Mix the recommended quantities of water 

and detergent in a separate container and 

fill the reservoir. Always follow the detergent 

usage instructions.

Removing Wiper Blades

1-Detach the sprinkling jet from the wiper 

hose.

The nozzle may be of stationary type on 

engine cap.*

Lift up the wiper arm and turn the blade 

so that it makes a 90 degree with the arm.

2- Press down the trigger tongue.

Caution

Never use the mixture of anti-freeze 

and water in the wiper reservoir. It can 

damage vehicle color.

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WINDSCREEN WASHER & WIPER SYSTEM 

1. Press down the blade so that it detaches 

the catch, then pull out the blade.

Mounting the Wiper Blades

 

Replace the blades one by one, always 

leave one wiper assembly intact to act as 

a guide while replacing the other.

Grease, Silicon adhesives and oil products 

impair the wiping performances. Wash the 

blades with soap and warm water, and 

check the blade regularly.

Caution

- In some systems pressurized water 

penetrates in the doors and windows 

sealing during washing the vehicle 

and causes fault in locks. Never use 

pressurized water directly on critical 

parts.

-In the very cold temperature, make 

sure the wiper blades are not frozen 

(the wiper motor maybe damaged)

-It is a good idea to clean or replace 

the wiper blade assembly on a regular 

basis when they are worn out or 

whenever the efficiency of wipers are 

reduced.

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HANDLING METHOD IN CASE OF LEAKAGE* 

Handling method in case of gas 

leakage*

Although numerous safety precautions 

have been taken into account within the 

gas system, it is still important to bear in 

mind the following points:

Inspect everyday your car for gas leakage. 

- Any gas leakage from high pressure fittings 

and in the trunk will be conveyed towards 

exterior by the flexible ventilation hose.

- If you park in closed space with no 

ventilation possibility, it is advised to close 

the valve on top of the container.

Warning

-  Any  manipulation  and  fixing  of 

the gas system by unauthorized 

individuals, would be considered a 

breach from the conditions of the 

guarantee and repair should only be 

carried out by authorized workshops.

Warning

- Any repair work such as changing 

or fixing the container’s top valve or 

servicing the regulator should only 

be carried out by skilled personnel 

approved by the manufacturing 

company and within the authorized 

workshop. 

- Also since the container and 

regulator are traceable components, 

therefore any repair or change must 

be duly registered in the associated 

maintenance identification card. 

In case of leakage and gas odor from the 

trunk or interior, switch to gasoline and 

close the top lid of the container. Contact 

the authorized workshop to fix defect.

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CLEANING & CARING VEHICLE

Cleaning the bodywork

In order to preserve the car painting finish, 

please consider the following advices.

- 

Do not use hot water to wash the car.

- Use wet linen cloth to clean dirt and 

dust from the car metallic paint to prevent 

scratching.

- Do not use detergent powder or washing 

liquids.

- In hot weather, do not wash the car in 

direct sunlight.

- Do not flush the water directly to the windows, 

door liners or the brake components.

Avoid placing and footrest drying on the 

car body.

Continuity footrest drying on the car body 

over time, will lead to a change in the color 

of the car body.

- Use a water hose to flush dust and dirt 

front the bodywork before washing, and 

when the car is too dirty. Then wash the 

car with cold water or lukewarm water and 

a good quality shampoo.

Use plenty of water to make sure that the 

bodywork has become free of dust. Rinse 

the car with clear water and soak up using 

a chamois leather cloth.

Cleaning the underneath

Occasionally and especially in winter, 

flush  away  mud  from  underneath  of  the 

car such as the wheel compartment

and frame gaps (seams), which can easily 

collect debris.

Do not flush water directly to susceptible 

areas.

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CLEANING & CARING VEHICLE

Use the following materials to wash 

the exterior of the vehicle:

- Car shampoo

- Wax polish

- Tar remover

- Glass cleaner

- Rubber protector

- Cleaner of rings and aluminum

Caution

In some high pressure, water penetrates in doors and windows liners, and cause 

damages to the locks. Do not use high pressure water on sensitive parts.

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VEHICLE CLEANING & CARE

Removing tar spots

Use white spirits to remove the oil and tar 

spots stuck to the paint works. Then wash 

the area immediately with soapy water to 

remove all traces of the spirit.

Body protection

Check  the  paintwork  after  you  finished 

washing. Paint the area suffered chips 

or scratches using a touch – up pencils. 

If the body surface has been uncovered, 

first use a colored primer and then apply 

the correct color base coat and finish off 

with a lacquer pencil and polishes. This 

action must be performed after washing 

and before waxing or polishing.

Vast damages of the paintwork should 

be repaired in accordance with the menu 

fractures recommendations. Otherwise 

anti-corrosion guarantee is invalidated.

Contact an Iran Khodro authorized dealer 

for further information.

Polishing the bodywork

Occasionally treat the paint works 

withan approved polish containing the 

following substances:

- Very mild abrasives to remove surface 

contamination without removing or 

damaging the paint.

-  Filling  compounds  that  fill  or  remove 

scratches on the body works. 

- Wax to provide a protective coating between 

the paint work and external particles.

Wiper blades

Wash the blades in warm soapy water. Do 

not use white spirit or oil based detergents.

Windows and mirrors

Regularly clean windows, inner and outer 

sides, with a good quality glass cleaner.

Windshield: Clean the windshield with 

glass cleaner after washing and polishing 

the car and before fitting new wiper blades.

Rear window: Clean the inner side with 

a soft cloth with a left and right movement. 

Avoid damaging the heating elements. 

Do not clean the window using abrasive 

detergents, it will damage rear window-

heating elements.

Mirrors:  Wash the mirrors with soapy 

water and use a plastic scraper to defrost 

the mirror surfaces.

Note: Avoid using abrasive cleaners or 

metal scrapers.

Vehicle’s internal package

Seats, to clean grime from the surface of 

the seats, use standard cleaning agents.

Dashboard, there is no need of a cover to 

care for the dashboard since it is resistant 

against sunlight, heat and cold. 

To clean grease marks and other grime 

from the dashboard, use only standard 

cleaning agents.

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CLEANING EXTERIOR AND MAINTAINING THE VEHICLE

Qualitative Recommendation for 

vehicle washing

1- It is recommended to wash your vehicle 

once a week in normal whether. 

2- Park your vehicle where direct sunlight 

does not fall on it.

3- Start vehicle washing at least 30 

minutes after stopping the engine.

4- Do not use sharp-edged and abrasive 

means or cloth since they cause damage 

to vehicle’s paint. Preferably use plastic 

gloves. Use cold or warm water for 

washing. Never use hot water. Use only 

non-abrasive and non-corrosive waxes 

and polishers.

5- Do not stand on doorstep or do not 

push the roof and body of the vehicle 

during washing/drying. Use only chamois 

or soft cotton cloth to avoid damage to the 

vehicle paint.

6- Wash the wheels first since the brake 

dusts are very abrasive, then change 

water and cloth and wash other parts 

of the vehicle from top to bottom. Use a 

soft cloth soaked in mild soap solution for 

washing aluminum wheels and chrome 

metal plates. Do not use strong, acidic 

and chemical solvents and also abrasive 

and corrosive materials such as chrome 

polishers. Chrome polishers should be 

used only on chrome metal plates on the 

aluminum wheels.

7- Avoid using hot water of more than 60 

º’bcC, 4 to 5 bar Max. pressure for washing 

vehicle. Distance between nozzle and the 

washing area to be 10 cm. and flushing 

angle, which is made between the both 

sides of the longitudinal axis (along with 

water output) should be 25 degrees, as 

following figure:

8-Suitable detergent for washing vehicle:

- Detergent should be low alkaline  

(PH=7-9)

- It should be smooth to protect the gloss 

against scraping and cracking, preferably 

use liquid detergent.

- It should be free from materials which 

leave spots on vehicle after being dried. 

- It should contain polisher to protect shiny 

appearance of the vehicle and be dried 

rapidly.

9- Do not use automatic carwashes, which 

use rotary brush, for washing vehicles with 

metallic and two layer painting.

10- Bird droppings, tree sap, etc may 

damage the finish of your vehicle. Remove 

and wash these types of deposits as soon 

as possible.

11- In case the water penetrates to the lid 

and interior parts of the vehicle, dry is as 

quickly as possible.

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VEHICLE CLEANING & CARE

Maintenance of vehicle equipments

Wipe off the dust in interior part of vehicle.

Plastic parts

Clean with a solution of mild detergent. 

Then rub the surface with a damp cloth. 

Instrument panel should not be polished. It 

should be opaque to prevent its reflection 

into windshield.

Carpets

Use diluted household detergents such as 

carpet cleaner. Let it be dried away from 

sun shine to prevent its discoloration.

Microphone, Hands free Mobile 

and gear-shift lever knob of the 

Cruise Control*

Clean them with a dry cloth or brush. Never 

use corrosive or abrasive materials or 

chemical cleanser for cleaning surface of 

these instruments.

Warning

-Installing Additional equipments

Use only the approved equipments 

compatible with vehicle and conform 

to the guarantee to make sure the 

proper performance of the vehicle 

and decrease of vehicle’s safety.

-Electrical and electronic equipments

Only authorized dealers may tamper 

with electrical circuits. Any faulty 

connection may cause general failure 

of the electrical connections or the 

appliances connected to it. Make sure 

that any new electrical equipment is 

protected by fuse when installing 

them. Be aware of location of the fuse 

and its intensity.

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VEHICLE CLEANING & CARE

Maintenance of the Vehicle’s 

Natural Leather*

Natural leather requires care to keep its 

beauty and durability. Clean any spots, 

whether made by foodstuff, alcohol or 

liquids, using an absorbent cloth. In case 

of water being spilt on the leather, do not 

use hair dryer or brush to dry it, just let it 

dry naturally. Never use tableware polish, 

solvents and soap or frictional polishes 

and cleaners on the leather. Just use 

special leather cleaners. These cleaners 

will completely clean all spots and grease 

marks without leaving any marks. 

To ensure the cleaning agent does not 

have any undesirable effects on the 

leather’s color and appearance, first test 

it on a parts not in view. 

You need to clean the leather surface once 

every few months. First dust the leather, 

then to clean and protect leather surface, 

use leather cleaners and protectors using 

a circular motion. 

A smell of leather is natural in the first few 

months. 

If possible, when the vehicle is parked, 

leave one of the windows slightly down. 

Prevent direct sunlight on the leather 

surface for long periods, as much as 

possible. 

Do not use any types of wax on the leather 

surface since this will attract dust.

The leather covers may be cleaned using 

a damp clean cloth. If the leather surface is 

very dirty, you can use a cotton cloth with 

the suds made by a shampoo solution to 

clean it and then dry it. 

 

If as time passes, any signs of attrition 

or discoloration appears, apply to your 

Iran Khodro authorized representative to 

rectify it. 

Care Of the Fabric Used in Inside 

Furnishings of the Vehicle*

This type of fabric, like any other, requires 

care to keep its beauty and durability. For 

this reason, any type of stain, whether 

from foodstuff, alcohol or liquids should 

be cleaned using a sponge and carpet 

shampoo. Never use tableware cleaners, 

solvents, soap or polish and especially 

abrasive cleaners on the fabric. 

Caution

Clean any type of stain on the fabric, 

using only carpet shampoo and sponge.

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   TECHNICAL EMERGENCIES 

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CHANGING WHEELS  .....................................................133-135 

MAINTENANCE & SERVICING  OF  BATTERY ........... 136-139

TOWING THE VEHICLE  .................................................140-141 

FUSES  ............................................................................. 142-144

CHANGING LAMPS  ........................................................145-152

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TIRE CHANGE

Spare Wheel and Its Tools

Remove the carpet from the bonnet floor

by lifting up the handle provided. Hook

up the handle on the trunk edge, under the 

rear window.

Warning

- Jack is used to change tires. Under 

no circumstances should it be used 

to perform other operations such as 

repairs or to access under the vehicle.

- If the spare tire is too old, show it to 

an authorized representative to be 

checked and ensure its proper condition 

for risk free use.

The Spare Wheel

Release the supporting strap, and remove

the warning triangle and toolbox including 

the tools. Remove the spare wheel.

Hazard Warning Triangle

Put the warning triangle 50 to 100 meters 

behind the car beside the road when you 

have a break down or a wheel. replacement 

and need to stop the car. The distance 

should be increased if there is anobstacle 

as the crown of a hill.

Tools

1. Wheel brace

2. Central nipple

3. Jack wrench

The  toolbox  prevents  the  floor  carpet 

recession. Fasten the supporting strap to 

prevent tools and the spare wheel moving.

In some models, other tools are provided 

for general repairs in a special compartment 

on the spare wheel.

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CHANGING WHEELS 

Removing the Wheel Cover (only 

for metallic rings) 

Use the hook end of the trim remover to 

unclip the wheel trim by pulling around the 

wheel.

Notice:

In vehicles equipped with aluminum wheels,  

Four screws are located in Jack Box to replace 

the spare wheel. Fifth wheel is a temporary 

wheel (to change in urgent situation and 

when one of the tires is punctured). So there 

is no problem if the manufacturer of the tire or 

the tire crown is different from other aluminum 

wheel tires.*

Warning

Always try to choose a safe place away from 

the main traffic to replace the wheel. Take 

out the passengers to a farther safe area.

Warning
Never work beneath the car when the jack 

is the only support. Jack is only for replacing 

the wheel.

Positioning the Jack

Put the jack in one of four points to the 

wheel you decide to change.

- Make sure that jack rests on a plane level.

- Do not use a jack while passengers 

sitting in.

-Make sure that front tires are completely in 

direct alignment and the vehicle is in first gear.

Jacking

1-Slacken the wheel’s four nuts using a 

wheel brace.

2-Fit the wheel brace to the jack wrench, 

put its ending hook into the jack ring, and 

turn it counter-clockwise to raise it.

3-Remove the wheel top nut and fit central 

nipple.

4-Raise the vehicle until it detaches the 

ground.

5-Unscrew other three nuts and remove 

the wheel.

Removing Aluminum Sport Rings:*

The steps followed for replacing aluminum 

ring are very similar to metallic ring, only 

the wheel cover removal part is omitted.

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TIRE CHANGE

- Use the centralizing tool as a guide to 

place the wheel.

- Screw the three other bolts, and tighten 

the fillet of the fourth one after removing 

the wrench.

- Tighten all 4 nuts

- Lower and remove the jack

- Tighten all nuts completely in a diagonal 

sequence.

Put the wheel cover in place so as to keep 

the valve in reach of hand.

Push the edges of the cover to fix it tightly.

Put the tools in the box and the wheel in 

position on the floor, and fasten the strap.

Repair the punctured tire as soon as 

possible and take it back to its place

Warning

After a tire change, always check the air 
pressure and ensure that the wheel nuts 
are tight. 
- If you have a flat tire, change it as soon 
as possible. 
A  flat  tire  should  be  checked  (and  if 
possible repaired) by an expert. 
Park your vehicle on an even, non-slippery 
and sturdy surface (i.e. do not park on 
ceramic….), (if needed, use a bulkhead 
under the jack shoe) and turn on the 
flasher. Pull the hand brake and move the 
gear from the neutral position. Get all the 
passengers out of the vehicle and take 
them to a place away from the traffic.

Caution

- Slight pressure will cause early wear and tear and un-natural heating up of the

tires, and will also have many other repercussions on its safe operation:

- Weak performance on the road

-  Risk of tire blow out or corrosion of the tire thread

- Tire pressure depends on the vehicle’s weight and speed. Adjust the pressure according to 

the conditions of usage.

- Pay attention, if the tire air throttle cap is destroyed or not tightened properly, it may cause 

reduction in the air pressure. Always use a throttle cap similar to the original one and tighten it well.

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CHANGING WHEELS

Tread wear indicator

The tires of your vehicle have molded-in 

tread wear indicators in the grooves. When 

the indicators appear on the tread surface, 

the remaining depth of the tread is 1.6 mm or 

less and the tires should be replaced. 

Tires air pressure

Measure the air pressure of the tires at least 

once per week, when the tires are cold. Under 

inflation can cause causes heat and reduce 

the  life  of  the  tire.  Over  inflation  can  have 

negative effects on the convenient driving.

Tire size

Your vehicle tire size is molded on its wall 

as follows:

185/65 R15, in which 185 is the tire width in 

mm, 65 is the ration of the tire height to its 

width, R indicates radial structure and 15 is 

the diameter of the wheel in inch.

Tire rotations in vehicle

Front tires wear more than rear tires due to 

braking, driving and steering forces in front 

wheel drive vehicles. So it is recommended 

to rotate tires as follows after each 10000 

km. to avoid uneven wear of your tires.

Tire inspection

Drive always while considering the situation of 

the vehicle’s tires. Inspect regularly the treads 

and sidewalls of the tires to find if there is any 

damage (particularly cracks and nodes).

Warning

-Damaged tires are dangerous. Avoid 

driving with damaged, worn or over-

inflated tires.

-Use always same type radial tires for 

front and rear wheels. Never use tires with 

crisscross pattern. Your vehicles wheels are 

not for tubed tires. Do not use tubed tires.

-Never drive with worn, cracked and 

unadjusted air pressure tires. Under-inflated 

tires are worn rapidly, cause increase of 

the fuel consumption and decrease of 

steerability.

Puncture

Punctures tire should be taken out and 

inspected before patching. 

To avoid further possible damages to the 

tire, it should be repaired by skilled person. 

All repairs should be performed by skilled 

persons who undertake full responsibility of 

the repair quality.