Iran Khodro Soren ELX. Service Manual - part 2

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Air Bag’s Protective Systems

If your vehicle is equipped with air bag 

protective system, besides the new de-

sign safety belt, this system will have 

an air bag module for the driver.

When the start switch is at ON position, 

air bag indicator light on the front panel 

will come on and blinks 6 times. If after 

6 seconds, the light still stays on, it is 

an indication of a defect in the air bag 

system or the belt’s interjecting system 

and the vehicle owner should consult 

an authorized Iran khodro representative 

and correct the problem.

Front passenger air bag (ELX model)

Inactivation switch of air bag is located 

at side part of the glove box.

1-Inactivate passenger air bag by turning 

the inactivation switch clockwise

2-Do not install a child restraint 

(backward the road) in the front seat, if 

the switch is activated (ON).

3-If the passenger’s front air bag 

inflates,  a  child  in  the  child  restraint 

could be killed or severely injured.

-  If  air  bags  inflate  once,  have  the 

air bags and related components 

replaced by an authorized Iran 

Khodro dealer.

- 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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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 emergen-

cy 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 access-

ing to the boot through passenger 

compartment.

Lower the armrest. Pull the handle down 

then towards you to open the flap.

*If equipped

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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.

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 drop it 
from some 30 centimeter height. 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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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 indcator 
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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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.

just premium gasoline 

with oct 95 .Avoid 

inserting the nozzle 

completely . The use 

of any additives are 

prohibited

WARNING

The failure to use non-leaded 

premium gasoline will damage the 

catalytic converter. Avoid strictly 

of combining any liquid with the 

standard fuel.

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CD Radio Control screen

1. Selecting  Mode button.
- Radio broadcasting
- Reading  the disc (when there is a disk in  
device)
- USB drive (when USB is available)
- Input AUX IN (when AUX IN input 
available)
- Bluetooth
2. momentary  Pressing of button to mute the 
output sound .
- Keeping  the button to enter the setup menu
- SOUND- BT CONNECTION
- RADIO SETTING
- MEDIA SETTING- SYSTEM
momentary hitting of the volume 13 to enter 

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any one of the sub- menus and turning of  the 
volume no.13 to adjust each of the modes.
3. On and off button of the device 
Turning of the volume to adjust the sound and 
sound features.
4. If Bluetooth is not activated :  pressing the 
button to activate the Bluetooth 
- If the connection is established with 
the mobile device: Press the button 
momentarily to enter the list of calls.
- Holding  the key to activate voice calls
- If you receive a call, press to answer an 
incoming call.
- If you make a phone call, press to transfer 
the call from the device to mobile phone 
(private conversation)

5. If you receive a phone call:
Pressing the button to reject an 
incoming call 
- During a call: Press to end a call
6. Memory No.1 (in radio mode) / Random 
playing of tracks / folders
7. Memory No. 2 (in radio mode) / playback 
track / folder
8. Memory No.3 (in the radio) / Introduction of 
tracks on CD / USB
9. Memory No. 4 memory (in Radio mode) to 
stop playing songs
10. Memory No. 5 memory (in radio mode) / 
voice transmission from the device to mobile 
phone.
11. Auto search and store radio stations.
12. Selection button for radio bands.
13. In radio mode: To adjust the radio stations 
manually.
- In playing mode of MP3: selecting previous 
and next folder.
- If you enter the Settings Menu
- Turning the volume down to scroll the 
options in the menu and pressing the key  to 
select the present options.
14. In radio mode: automatic search for radio 
stations in CD / USB: Selecting the previous 
and next track
15. Exit button of disc.
16. The key to return to previous menu

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HANDS-FREE CELL PHONE 

(BLUETOOTH)*

Equipping your car with Hands-Free 

telephone (with Bluetooth) means 

that Hands- Free kit can manage your 

communication without usage of your 

cell phone in the regular way. Even if the 

mobile phone is inside the attachécase 

or the pocket of the user, the Hands Free 

microphone is installed on the roof light 

frame whereas the call acceptance or 

refusal key is located on the dashboard 

console.

*If equipped

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Turbocharge is one of the developed 

technology in Internal combustion 

engines. This system uses the energy 

of hot gases or smoke of the exhaust 

and rotates the turbine blade result 

in  making  filtered  air  and  causes  the  

significant increase in engine power and 

reduces fuel consumption by its entry 

into the engine after getting cooled in 

the intercooler.

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BEFORE DRIVING

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LOCKING/UNLOCKING  .................................................... 28

IMMOBILIZER *  ................................................................. 32

SEATS  ................................................................................ 33

SAFETY BELTS  ................................................................. 35

PRE-TENSIONER SYSTEM *  ............................................ 37

CHILD SAFETY  ................................................................. 38

EXTINGUISHER *  .............................................................. 40

MIRRORS  ........................................................................... 42

WINDOW REGULATORS  .................................................. 44

INTERIOR LAMPS  ............................................................. 47

HEATING / VENTILATION  ................................................. 48

AUTOMATIC VENTILATION SYSTEM (ELX MODEL) *  ... 55

INTERIOR EQUIPMENT  .................................................... 58

HANDS FREE MOBILE *  ................................................... 63

MAP READING LIGHT TIMER ..........................................  68

VEHICLE TRACKER *  ....................................................... 68

ALARM SYSTEM *  ............................................................ 82

CENTRAL LOCK *  ............................................................. 83

CNG FUEL SYSTEM *  ....................................................... 84

* If equipped

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Key Set

Your car is supplied with a key set, which

consists of:

1- Two radio remote control switches

2-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.

LOCKING/UNLOCKING

Locking and unlocking by remote 

controller

Hold the remote controller toward the 

vehicle. When the vehicle is opened by 

the switch no. 1, press the switch no. 3 

twice, then the trunk lid will be opened.

Automatic locking of doors

If the doors are unlocked by remote 

controller but none of the doors are 

opened within a certain time1, doors 

will be locked again. This function is 

for avoiding unintended unlocking 

of the doors by unwanted pressing 

of the unlocking switches on the 

remote controller. Doors are locked 

automatically during driving, when the 

speed of the vehicle goes more than 10 

km per hour.

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Hold the central lock key  for 5 seconds 

and then release it to activate / deactivate 

this capability. the light of central key 

lock will 

be  flashing  thrice  and  there  will  be  a 

beep sound at the time of activation.
Automatic unlocking of doors

If the doors are locked, when ignition 

switch is in the “OFF” position and start 

switch returns to its initial position, the 

doors will be unlocked.

1- this time is adjustable by diagnostic device of the 

Iran Khodro authorized dealers.

2-This capability may be deactivated by test 

equipment of the Iran Khodro authorized dealer.

Notice: Continuous pressing of 

keys with short intervals causes 

cessation of the keys’ function for 

20 seconds.

WARNING

In case of dropping the remote 

controller ,there is every possibility 

of brokage for the internal parts 

of it result in not functioning of the 

immobilizer system .

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LOCKING/UNLOCKING

Locking/Unlocking with the Key

Insert the key into the slot near the driver 

and turn left to unlock and right to lock. 

All doors, trunk lid and fuel filler cap will 

be locked.

Tip

If your vehicle is locked using the 

remote control switch and you start 

to open the vehicle doors or its rear 

trunk by manual key, the burglar 

alarm system will become activated 

and the alarm will sound.

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.

Trunk Lid Lock Release

Hold the remote control towards the radio 
transmitter and press the button twice with 
the trunk lid symbol (button”3”) on the remote 
keyless entry transmitter in less than a second 
to open the trunk When the central door 
locking system is activated with the remote 
transmitter or automatic warning locking 
system, access to luggage compartment is 
possible But the boot must be closed with in 
30 seconds ;otherwise the antitheft system 
will be activated and the alarm sound will be 
heard .Therefore it’s recommended to unlock 
the vehicle by holding remote control button 
at first (pressing button “1”). To lock: Only by 
locking trunk, the access to the trunk would 
be impossible completely.

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Safety Tips for Preventing Vehicle 

Theft

Always follow the tips mentioned here 

when you are leaving the vehicle even if 

for a few minutes:

1-Close all windows completely.

2-Take your valuable objects with you or 

hide them in the trunk.

3-Do not leave your keys.

4-Lock the steering wheel ( when the car 

is not running, the steering wheel could 

be easily locked by a little turn)

5-Lock all the doors. In addition you can 

think of other ways to minimize the risk 

of car theft.

LOCKING/UNLOCKING

Releasing Trunk Lid Lever and Cable

Pull down the armrest located in the 

middle of the rear seat, and release 

trunk lid latch. and 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 above 

mentioned 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 place.

CAUTION

- Avoid parking your car in 

unattended on- street parking 

spaces.

- Avoid parking in dark places.

- Never leave the car’s documents 

or spare keys in your vehicle.

- Park in your garage if you have 

one, and take the switch with you.

* If equipped

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LOCKING/UNLOCKING

Battery Replacement of the Remote

Control Switch*

If the key is not functioned correctly, it 

is necessary the battery be replaced. 

For  replacement  of  the  battery,  first 

open the buckle and separate the switch 

back frame with proper pressure to gap 

between  up/down  frame.  Confirmed 

battery is CR2032.

Remember; even, when the remote 

control batteries have been discharged, 

central key system operates by the 

key. If it’s possible, don’t utilize used 

batteries.

WARNING

Never discard used batteries in 

Nature. Give them to organizations 

responsible for collecting and 

recycling this kind of batteries.

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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2.When delivery the vehicle, there is a 

card which is shown in left picture with 

the keys.

Existence of this card is necessary in 

cases like multiplying the key (from 

2 up 5 at max) or replacement of lost 

key, replacement of electronic unit of 

Anti theft security system (immobilizer) 

or replacement of ECU with ownership 

document of vehicle. Above functions 

are impossible if the card is lost and 

leads to replace whole security system.

All costs due to careless keeping must 

be paid by owner.

3. All cases of function and malfunction 

of anti-theft security system, are 

recognizable by an indicator lamp 

(which is installed for customers of IRAN 

KHODRO products).

IMMOBILIZER

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.

NOTICE:

Copying 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.

To maintain better and usage of your 

vehicle, it is necessary to pay attention 

to the following tips:

1. Keys have electronic chip inside which 

contains information of key codes, so 

avoid putting them near powerful electro 

magnetic and electrical scopes.

WARNING

In case of dropping the remote 

controller ,there is every possibility 

of brokage for the internal parts of 

it result in not functioning of the 

immobilizer system.

NOTICE:

This system will check the engine’s 

electronic system, a little after the 

engine is turned off and thus prevent 

anyone without the main key from 

turning on the engine.

CAUTION:

- If when starting the vehicle, the 

engine’s flashing fault light comes on, do 

not start the vehicle again and consult 

authorized representatives for advice 

and correction of the system’s defect.

- The anti-burglary system your vehicle 

is equipped with, is one of the soundest 

security systems, increasing the 

vehicle’s security ratio, without need of 

doing any special functions. Naturally 

this should not make the vehicle owner 

careless regarding proper and adequate 

protection of his car.

- Any repairs or changes in the 

antiburglary system (electronic box, 

wiring, etc.) are strictly forbidden.

This system checks the electronic system 
of the engine after a few seconds  by which 
turning of the engine by other unfamiliar 
people will be detected and prevented .

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SEATS

Adjusting Seat Height

To adjust, sit on the seat and pull 

out the telescopic lever. Pull up the 

lever to increase the seat height, and 

respectively pull down to lower it.

WARNING

Consider that front passengers 

should not have their seatbacks 

reclined if their vehicles are 

moving. The complete seat belts 

performance is gained when 

backrest angle is about 25 from 

vertical axis.

Do not adjust the seat while driving 

the car

Moving Seat Forward / Backward

1- Pull up the lever

2- Slide the seat to the favored position 

(by pressing your weight)

3- Release the lever till it will be locked. 

Before driving be sure of adjusting the 

seat as needed.

* If equipped

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Head Position on the Headrest

Headrest is designed to restrain rear 

movement of the head at event of an 

accident or a sudden stop.

If properly adjusted, a headrest can help 

reduce the risk of trauma to the neck 

and head during an accident.

Electric Adjusting of Backrest

After starting the car with the ignition 

switch, press the adjustment electrical 

key beside the seat to adjust the 

backrest.

SEATS

Adjusting Headrest Height

To adjust the headrest, lift it up to make it 

level with your nape. To lower it, pull the 

seat lever down. (First press the latch of 

the lock inwards and then pull upwards 

or downwards the head rest)

NOTICE:

Considering an extreme force for pulling 

out the headrest, which in itself may 

damage the seat, avoid pulling it out 

except at emergency instances.

WARNING

- When pulling down the seat make 

sure that rear passenger’s feet are 

not beneath the seat.

- Do not adjust the seat while driving 

the car.

- As headrest is a safety accessory, 

make sure it is installed in the 

correct position.

WARNING

To limit the risks of injury to the 

driver and to secure him and front 

passenger, it is necessary to adjust 

head restraint height and position 

of your head toward it as per above 

illustration.

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SAFETY BELTS

Seat Belts Safety Tips

Seat belts are designed for people of adult size, and they must be used by only one person at a time. Always make sure that all 

passengers’ belts are fastened (properly), and consider the following precautions:

-Do not let passengers recline the seats extremely rearwards. The complete performance is gained when backrest angle is about 

25 ° from vertical axis.

-Adjust safety belts to eliminate any slacks. Do not pull the belt away from the body while running. To operate properly, safety belts 

should be worn as tightly as possible.

-The lap part of the belt should not go over the abdomen but pelvic bones. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and 

across the chest without any pressure to the neck.

-Remove hard, sharp or fragile objects as keys, pens, glasses and etc. from your clothes. The belt should not be twisted, and there 

would be no obstacle in between.

-Replace seat belts if they are worn, lost their sensitivity or damaged

- Use the seat belts to fix luggage carried on the seats. Throwing loose packages in passengers’ compartmen during an accident 

can cause serious injuries.

- In most countries, all passengers are legally obligated to wear safety belts unless be exempted on medical certificate.

- Pregnant women should pass the shoulder portion across the shoulder, breast cleavage and from one side of the fetus. If in 

doubt, consult your physician.

-New seat belts

New seat belts are equipped with pretensioner system which tightens the seat belt so that the belt fits the occupant’s body more 

snugly in the event of a frontal crash.

New seat belts are equipped with force-limiting system which controls chest compression of the

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Adjusting Height of Front Seat Belts

To adjust belt height, pull out the heigh 

adjusting knob and fix it in some lower 

or upper level.

For safety reasons it is advisable that 

children should use the back seats of 

the vehicle.

Releasing the Safety Belt

Press the red button on the belt lock. 

The belts are designed to cover the body 

skeleton (pelvis, chest and shoulders) 

and are only useful and safe when the 

seats are almost vertical. Do not allow 

the front passengers to travel with the 

seat steeply reclined

SAFETY BELTS

Wearing Safety Belts

Pull the belt across you slowly. Do not let 

it get twisted. Insert the latch plate into 

the buckle until it clicks. A “click” ensures 

us that the two sections of the safety 

belts have joined together. Your vehicle 

has a safety belt reminder light to remind 

us about fastening the driver’s belt. After 

buckling up the drivers’ belt, the warning 

light on the digital dashboard will turn off.

WARNING

Do not let external objects 

(especially sticky substances) 

penetrate the buckle causing its 

improper operation.

WARNING

All seatbacks should always be in an 

upright position while driving, or seat 

belt effectiveness may be reduced. 

Never let the front passengers recline 

the front seats. Otherwise the safety belt 

reminder light on digital display panel 

turns off.