MG GS. Service Manual

PREFACE

Introduction

The Owner's Handbook

This handbook describes all of the vehicles and standard
equipment specification within the model range. Some of
the information therefore, may not apply to your particular
car.

Always remember that if you have any queries concerning
the operation or specification of your car, your MG
Authorised Repairer will be glad to advise you.

Status at Time of Printing

MG operates a policy of constant product improvement
and therefore reserves the right to change specifications
without notice at any time.

Whilst every effort is

made to ensure complete accuracy of the information
in this publication, no liabilities for inaccuracies or the
consequences thereof, including loss or damage to
property, or injury to persons, can be accepted by the
manufacturer or MG Authorised Repairer who supplied
the publication, except in respect of personal injury caused
by the negligence of the manufacturer or MG Authorised
Repairer.

Symbols Used

The following symbols used within the handbook call your
attention to specific types of information.

Warning

This warning symbol identifies procedures
that

must

followed

precisely,

information that must be considered with
great care, in order to reduce the risk of
personal injury or serious damage to the car.

Important

IMPORTANT

The statements stated here must be followed strictly,
otherwise your car could be damaged.

Note

Note: This describes helpful information.

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This symbol indicates parts described must be disposed
of by authorised persons or bodies to protect the
environment.

Asterisk

An asterisk (*) appearing within the text, identifies features
or items of equipment that are either optional, or are only
fitted to some vehicles in the model range.

Illustration Information

Identifies components being explained.

Identifies movement of components being
explained.

In an Emergency

IMPORTANT

Remember the breakdown safety code

If a breakdown occurs while travelling:

• Wherever possible, consistent with road safety and

traffic conditions, the car should be moved off the
main thoroughfare, preferably into a lay-by.

If a

breakdown occurs on a motorway, pull well over to
the inside of the hard shoulder.

• Switch on hazard lights.

• If available, position a warning triangle or a flashing

amber light 150 to 500 ft behind your vehicle to warn
approaching traffic. Note it is a legal requirement
of some countries that a warning triangle is carried
in the vehicle, if in doubt consult the local highways
agency for further information.

• Consider evacuating passengers through nearside

doors onto the verge as a precaution in case your
vehicle is accidentally struck by other traffic.

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Vehicle Identification Information

Vehicle Identification

1 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

2 Engine Number

3 Transmission Number

Always quote the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
when communicating with your MG Authorised Repairer.

Vehicle Identification Location

VIN Location

• Stamped on a plate visible through the bottom left hand

corner of the windscreen.

• On the identification plate.

• On the floor under the right front seat.

Engine Number Location

Stamped on the front - right of the cylinder block. (View
from the front of the engine)

Transmission Number Location

On a label attached to the upper face of the transmission
housing. The transmission number of some vehicles is
on the right transmission housing (viewed from the front
vehicle), which can be seen when the vehicle is lifted. Please
contact an MG Authorised Repairer.

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Vehicle Identification Label

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The vehicle identification label contains the following
information.

• Type Approval Number

• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

• Gross Vehicle Weight

• Gross Train Weight

• Max Front Axle Weight

• Max Rear Axle Weight

• Paint Code

• Blank

• Trim Code

Location of Vehicle Identification Label

The identification label is located the right side pillar B.

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1 Power Window Switch

2 Exterior Rearview Mirrors and Master Lighting Switch

3 Wiper/Washer Controls

4 Horn Button

5 Driver Airbag

6 Instrument Pack

7 Indicator and Main Beam Stalk Switch

8 Onboard Entertainment System

9 Entertainment/Air Conditioning Controls

10 Front Passenger Airbag

11 Gear Shift Lever

12 Cruise Stalk Switch

13 Clutch Pedal

14 Brake Pedal

15 Accelerator Pedal

16 Bonnet Release Handle

17 Fuel Filler Flap Release Handle

18 Ignition Switch

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Instrument Pack

M P H

9 0

1 5

1 2 0

Tachometer

Indicates the engine speed (figure 1), in ×1000 rpm.

IMPORTANT

To protect the engine from damage, never allow the
pointer to remain in the red sector of the gauge for
prolonged periods.

Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

The engine coolant temperature is indicated by the number
of segments illuminated. There are 8 segments in total
(figure 2).

During normal engine temperature operating conditions
segments 1 - 6 are illuminated. If segment 7 illuminates it
will cause the coolant temperature warning lamp (figure 6)
to illuminate and

Engine Temp High

will be displayed

in the message centre vehicle information display. If the
temperature continues to rise and segment 8 is illuminated
the coolant temperature warning light (figure 6) will flash
accompanied by

Engine Temp High

being displayed in

the message centre vehicle information display.

High engine coolant temperature could result in severe
damage. Stop the vehicle and switch off the engine as soon
as safety permits and seek an MG Authorised Repairer at
the earliest opportunity.

If the engine coolant temperature sensor malfunctions,
all 8 segments will extinguish and the high temperature
warning indicator lamp (figure 6) will flash with the

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message

Temperature Sensor Fail

appearing in the

message centre vehicle information display.

Fuel Gauge

The quantity of fuel in the tank is indicated by the number
of segments illuminated (figure 3). There are 8 segments
in total. When only one segment remains illuminated, the
low fuel warning indicator (figure 5) below the message
centre illuminates, with the message

Low Fuel

appearing

in the message centre vehicle information display. If the
fuel continues to fall to a critical state, the low fuel lamp
(figure 5) will flash along with the 1st segment. The

Low

Fuel

message will appear in the message centre vehicle

information display and an audible warning will sound.

IMPORTANT

If the low fuel warning lamp indicator illuminates,
refuel at the earliest opportunity.

If the instrument pack detects an out-of-range fuel sender
value when the ignition is in position II, the bottom
fuel segment will flash along with the low fuel warning
lamp (figure 5), the message

Fuel Sensor Fail

will

appear in the message centre vehicle information display
accompanied by an audible warning.

An arrow next to the low fuel warning lamp (figure 5)
indicates that the fuel filler is located on the left hand side
of the car.

Speedometer

Indicates the vehicle speed (figure 4) in MPH and km/h.

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Message Centre

RPM
X1000

MPH

150

120

The message centre display is in the centre of the
instrument pack. It provides the following information:

1 Digital clock

2 Engine coolant temperature gauge and fuel gauge

3 Trip 1

4 Gear display

5 Odometer

6 Vehicle information display

Digital Clock

Displays the current time in digital form.

Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge and Fuel
Gauge

Refer to "Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge" and "Fuel
Gauge" of this section.

When Active Speed Limit (ASL) is activated, this area will
also display the set speed. For setting of the ASL system,
refer to "Active Speed Limit" in the "Starting and Driving"
section.

Trip 1

When the ignition is in position II, the current driven
mileage since last reset is displayed. To reset Trip 1, refer
to "Function Reset" in "Main Menu" of this section.

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Gear Display

With the ignition in position II, the current gear position
will be displayed.

• Automatic: P, R, N, D, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, W or S

• Manual: N, R, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6

If 'EP' is displayed it indicates a fault with the automatic
transmission.

When a gear change is advised, an up or down arrow will
be displayed above the gear position.

Odometer

When the ignition is in position II it displays the total
distance the car has travelled.

Vehicle Information Display

RPM
X1000

MPH

150

210

120

The vehicle information display contains the following
information:

1 Warning information（figure A）

2 Trip computer menu（figure B）

3 Menu（figure C）

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Warning Information

The vehicle information display uses two methods to
convey warning information to the driver. These are：

• A message accompanied by a symbol

• A view of the vehicle with an open door, bonnet or

boot/tailgate

Some warning messages are re-enforced by an audible
warning.

Warning Messages and Symbols

Two types of warning messages are displayed：

• Messages re-enforced by a red or yellow symbol and the

illumination of a warning light.

• Messages supported by a red or yellow symbol only.

When a fault is detected, the appropriate warning message
together with a symbol will appear in the display. The
message will disappear after a few seconds. If the warning
is not supported by a warning light, some symbols will
continue to display as static icons until the fault is rectified.

The following messages appear in the message centre but
are not supported by dedicated warning lights.

Icon

Message

Action

Close Driver

Door

Indicates the need to
close the driver’s door
to enable the engine to
restart.

Fasten Seat Belt

Indicates the need to
fasten the driver’s seat
belt.

Use Key to

Start

Indicates that a key restart
is required.

Stop Start Off

Indicates that Stop/Start
Intelligent System is off.

Stop Start On

Indicates that Stop/Start
Intelligent System is on.

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Icon

Message

Action

Please Press

Brake

Requesting the driver to
press brake pedal.

Press Brake

to Shift

Requesting the driver to
press brake pedal to shift
gear.

Press Brake

Release EPB

Requesting the driver to
press brake to release
EPB.

P
R

Select Neutral

to Restart

Requesting the driver
to put the shift lever of
automatic transmission in
N position.

Please Engage

Park

Requesting the driver
to put the shift lever of
automatic transmission in
P position during parking

Icon

Message

Action

Hill Hold

Unavaliable

Indicating hill hold is
currently unavailable.

Park Brake

Force not

Enough

Consult MG Authorised
Repairer at the earliest
opportunity.

Indicating to close all
doors, bonnet and boot
before leaving or driving
the car.

Please Take

Your Key

Indicating to the driver
that the key is still in the
car, please remove the
key.

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Icon

Message

Action

Head Lamp

Control Fault

Indicating that the AFS
system has a fault.

Lamp Fail: XXX

Indicating to the driver
that the bulb of brake
lamp, direction indicator,
dipped beam, sidelight,
rear fog, reverse lamp
has failed. Replace at the
earliest opportunity.

Sidelights On

Information.

Lights On

Switch the lights off
before leaving the car.

Front Fog

Lamps On

Information.

Rear Fog Lamps

Information.

Icon

Message

Action

Washer Fluid

Low

Indicating to the driver
to check and refill the
windshield and headlamp
washer fluid.

Fuel system

Fault

Consult MG Authorised
Repairer at the earliest
opportunity.

- +

Please Replace

Battery

Indicating to the driver
that the battery has a
failure and needs to be
replaced.

Increase Speed

or Stop Safely

Indicating to the driver
that the transmission is
too hot. Please speed
up or park safely under
permitted conditions.

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Icon

Message

Action

Stop Safely

Indicating to the driver
that the transmission is
too hot. Please park
safely under permitted
conditions.

Please Wait

Indicating to the driver
that the transmission
is cooling down, please
wait for transmission
cooling under permitted
conditions. If the warning
message still remains on
after transmission cooling
(appr. 20 mins), please
consult MG Authorised
Repairer at the earliest
opportunity.

Icon

Message

Action

Ready for Drive

Away

Indicating to the driver
that the transmission
temperature is reduced
and the car can continue
to drive.

1 2 0

Slow Down

Indicating to the driver
that the selected speed
or ASL set point has been
exceeded.

Engage P or N

gear to start

Requesting the driver to
put into the designated
position.

Please Initialize

Driver Window

Requesting the driver to
initialize driver’s window
lift. Please refer to
"Windows Control" in
this section.

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Icon

Message

Action

Speed Limiter

Active

Indicating to the driver
that ASL system is active.

Speed Limiter

Inactive

Indicating to the driver
that ASL system is
inactive.

Speed Limiter

Fault

Indicating to the driver
that ASL system has a
fault.

Press SET to

Activate

Requesting the driver
to push SET button to
activate ASL.

Door, Bonnet, Boot Open Indicator

If any door or bonnet or boot is opened when the ignition
is switched on, a plan and (or) side view of the car will
displayed. If, however, one or more doors, or the bonnet
are not closed when vehicle speed exceeds 3MPH (5km/h),
this warning will be repeated in the display.

Trip Computer

When the ignition is in position II, the different trip
computer functions can be selected as follows:

• Rotate the overturn wheel (figure 2, 3) up or down to

select the items displaying on trip computer.

• Long press the trip computer button (figure 1) at the

end of the lever to reset the items selected ("Average

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MG GS. Service Manual - part 1