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Rover 45. Service Manual - part 1

Introduction

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E OWNER'S HANDBOOK

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This handbook describes all of the MG Rover models and standard

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equipment specifications within the model range. Some of the

attention to specific types of information.

information, therefore, may not apply to your particular car.

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For your convenience, the handbook is divided into subject or

followed precisely, or information that must be considered with

activity-based sections. These are listed on the previous page and

great care, in order to reduce the risk of personal injury or serious

are mostly self-explanatory. However, if you experience difficulty

damage to the car.

in locating a specific item or piece of information, you should

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safely in order to prevent unnecessary damage to the environment.

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this handbook is, in effect, a separate publication, which enables a

enabled by an MG Rover dealer

record to be kept of the routine services and inspections carried out

on the car. This section also provides a facility for the dealer to

* An asterisk appearing within the text, identifies features or items

record brake fluid and coolant changes, and the fitting of any major

of equipment that are either optional, or are only fitted to some

replacement components needed during the life of the car.

vehicles in the model range.

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the operation or specification of your car, your MG Rover dealer

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Introduction

SECURITY CARD

IN AN EMERGENCY

The security card contains important emergency information. It is

ESSENTIAL that you keep the card safe from theft and ensure that

IMPORTANT

it is passed to the new owner if you sell the car.

Remember the breakdown safety code

•

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): This number is

If a breakdown occurs while travelling:

unique to your vehicle and is essential proof of its specification.

• Wherever possible, consistent with road safety and traffic

The number can also be found in various locations around the

conditions, the car should be moved off the main thoroughfare,

vehicle (see ‘IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS’, page 151).

preferably into a lay-by. If a breakdown occurs on a motorway,

•

Key number: This is the number of the starter/door key -

pull well over to the inside of the hard shoulder.

essential if you ever need to obtain a replacement.

• Switch on hazard lights.

•

Emergency key access code: This unique code is essential

• If possible, position a warning triangle or a flashing amber light at

in order to start the car if the handset has been lost or damaged.

an appropriate distance from the vehicle to warn other traffic of

•

Locking wheel nut number: If your vehicle has locking

the breakdown, (note the legal requirements of some countries).

wheel nuts, you will have been provided with a special wheel

• Consider evacuating passengers through nearside doors onto the

nut adaptor to remove them. Quote this number if a

verge as a precaution in case your vehicle is accidentally struck by

replacement adaptor is required.

other traffic.

•

Radio serial number: This unique number is stamped into

the case of the audio unit, and is proof of the unit’s specification

and your ownership in the event of theft.

•

Radio security code number: This unique code must be

IMPORTANT

entered into the radio whenever the power supply has been

When the time comes to sell your car, please remember to pass this

disconnected. Without this code, the radio unit will not

handbook and the Security Card to the new owner. Both must be

operate.

considered part of the car and essential to its operation.

Never leave the security card inside the car when it is left

unattended. Keep the card on your person in case of

emergencies.

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Controls

Before you Drive

Controls

1.

Exterior mirror controls

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4

5

6

7

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2.

Lighting and direction indicators

controls

3.

Fog light switches

4.

Instrument panel

5.

Wiper/washer controls

6.

Hazard warning light switch

7.

Clock/audio system display

8.

Rear screen demister switch

9.

Headlight beam height control

10.

Bonnet release

11.

Remote audio controls*

12.

Steering column adjustment lever

13.

Horn switches

14.

Cruise control switches*

15.

Starter switch

16.

Air conditioning switch*

17.

Heating and ventilation controls

18.

Audio system*

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Locks & Alarm

Locks & Alarm

KEYS AND HANDSETS

LOCKING THE CAR AND ARMING THE ALARM

Using the remote handset

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You have been supplied with two remote handsets and a pair of

identical keys.

The key number is stamped on a tag (arrowed in illustration)

attached to the key ring. Check that the key number has been

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entered in the space provided on your Security Information card.

The handset has two buttons which, when pressed, send a coded

If the key or handset is lost, contact an MG Rover dealer, who can

radio signal to a receiver in the car. The ‘padlock’ symbol button

supply replacement or additional keys and handsets.

activates the alarm and a plain button deactivates the alarm. On

Keep the Security Information card, key tag, spare key and

models with central door locking the ‘padlock’ symbol will also

handset in a safe place - NOT IN THE CAR!

lock the car and the plain button will unlock the car.

While it is not necessary to point the handset at the car, the handset

ALARM SYSTEM

must be within range when the buttons are pressed. Note that the

Your car is fitted with a sophisticated electronic anti-theft alarm

operating range may vary depending upon handset battery

and engine immobilisation system, which conforms to “The

condition and may sometimes be limited by physical and

British Industry’s Criteria For Vehicle Security”. In order to

geographical factors beyond your control.

ensure maximum security and operating convenience, you are

strongly advised to gain a full understanding of the alarm system,

by thoroughly reading this section of the handbook.

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Locks & Alarm

Interior space protection*

CHILD-PROOF DOOR LOCKS

Never activate interior space protection if passengers or

NEVER leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.

animals are to be left inside the car - any movement will

activate the alarm.

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On cars fitted with interior space protection, twin sensors situated

at the top of the right hand door pillar, monitor the interior space

and activate the alarm if an intrusion into the passenger

compartment is detected (entry gained through a window or

sunroof, for example). Interior space protection is only activated

when the alarm is armed using the handset.

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Move the locking levers on the rear doors down to engage the

Door sill locking buttons

child locks.

Each door can be locked from inside the car by pushing down the

locking button on the door sill.

With the child-proof locks engaged, the rear doors cannot be

opened from inside the car, thereby avoiding the risk of a door

NOTE: When the driver’s door locking button is operated, the central

being opened accidentally while the car is moving.

locking system operates all door locks together.

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Locks & Alarm

GLOVEBOX LOCK

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT

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DO NOT drive with the glove box open. An open glovebox

Do not drive with the luggage compartment open as poisonous

could cause injury to a front seat passenger in the event of a

exhaust gases will enter the car.

collision.

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Turn the key anti-clockwise to unlock the glovebox. Squeeze the

catch to the left of the lock to open (see illustration).

To lock the glovebox, turn the key clockwise.

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To open, use the key in the lock or, from inside the car, lift the

release lever adjacent to the driver's seat. The luggage

compartment light switches on automatically when the taildoor (or

boot lid) is opened.

The luggage compartment is automatically locked when the

taildoor (or boot lid) is closed.

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Locks & Alarm

For convenience, with the alarm system armed, the luggage

compartment can be unlocked and opened USING THE KEY

IMPORTANT

without activating the alarm (the rest of the car will remain

1. The engine will re mobilise itself automatically whenever the

protected and the engine immobilised during this process). The

starter switch is turned on, provided the key and handset are on

alarm will automatically rearm as soon as the luggage compartment

the same keyring.

is closed.

2. The engine can also be re-mobilised by pressing the handset

buttons.

ENGINE IMMOBILISATION

3. Automatic re-mobilisation will not occur if BOTH handsets are

Engine immobilisation is an important aspect of the car's security

kept on the same keyring.

system, that occurs automatically whenever the alarm is armed.

The system also includes a feature known as passive

Warning bleep

immobilisation, whereby the engine immobilises automatically

If the starter switch is turned and the engine fails to re-mobilise, a

thirty seconds after the starter switch has been turned off and the

warning beeper will sound. To re-mobilise the engine, press the

driver's door opened and closed. Passive immobilisation is

plain button on the remote handset.

indicated by a steady flashing of the anti-theft alarm indicator light.

If the handset is lost or damaged, use the door key to enter the

The engine is re-mobilised by a signal transmitted from the handset

Emergency Key Access Code.

to the starter switch. This occurs automatically whenever the key

is inserted into the starter switch and turned to position II,

provided the handset is in close proximity to the switch.

For this reason, it is important to keep the handset on the same ring

as the starter key. If the handset has become detached, the re-

mobilisation signal can only be transmitted by pressing the handset

button.

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Locks & Alarm

ENGINE IMMOBILISATION OVERRIDE

2. Turn the key clockwise to the LOCK position the number of

(Emergency key access code)

times indicated by the second digit of the code. Remember, the

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If the handset is lost or fails to operate, the engine can be

key must be FULLY returned to the centre position after each turn

remobilised by using the starter key in the driver’s door lock to

of the key.

enter the numerical values of the four digit emergency key access

3. Turn the key to the UNLOCK position the number of times

code (recorded on the Security Card).

indicated by the third digit of the code, returning the key to the

centre position each time.

4. Turn the key to the LOCK position the number of times

indicated by the fourth digit of the code, returning the key to the

centre position each time.

IMPORTANT

Each turn of the key must be undertaken with care and precision.

Ensure the key turns through the FULL extent of its travel and is

FULLY returned to the centre position after each turn.

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With the starter switch turned off and the driver’s door locked,

enter the code as follows:

1. Insert key into driver's door lock and to enter the FIRST digit

of the code, turn the key (anti-clockwise) to the UNLOCK

position the number of times indicated by the first digit of the

code. For example, if the first digit is 4, turn the key 4 times.

Ensure the key is FULLY returned to the centre position after each

turn of the key.

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Locks & Alarm

If the correct code has been entered: the alarm indicator light on the

If an incorrect code has been entered: a warning bleep will sound

instrument panel will stop flashing and illuminate for 1 second. A

when the key is turned to the final unlocked position. In this case,

5 minute time delay will commence, during which the engine will

open and close the driver’s door (this will cancel the error), and

remain immobilised.

enter the code again.

DO NOT lock or unlock the doors using the remote handset or

After three incorrect entries, a ten minute delay period is invoked

key during the 5 minute delay. If this occurs, the emergency key

during which the security system will not accept any further

access code will need to be re-entered. If the car needs to be

attempts to enter a code.

secured, use the door sill locking buttons to lock the doors,

ensuring that the remote handset or key is not left inside the car.

IMPORTANT

During the 5 minute delay, the starter key may be turned to

• NEVER leave the Security Card in the car.

positions ‘I’ or ‘II’ and the relevant electrical systems can be

• Memorise the key access code or keep the Security Card on your

operated (in starter position ‘II’ the immobilisation warning buzzer

person in case of emergencies (a damaged handset for example).

will sound).

After the 5 minute time delay elapses, a period of 10 minutes

commences, during which the engine must be started. Failure to

start the engine during this period, will result in the engine re-

immobilising and therefore, the emergency key access code will

need to be re-entered, followed by the 5 minute delay, before the

engine can be started.

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Locks & Alarm

REMOTE HANDSET

Battery replacement

1. Carefully prise the handset apart, start from the keyring end

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The handset contains delicate electronic circuits and must be

using a small coin or screwdriver. Avoid damaging the seal

protected from impact and water damage, high temperatures

between the two halves of the case and DO NOT allow dirt

and humidity, direct sunlight and the effects of solvents, waxes and

or moisture to get inside the handset.

abrasive cleaners.

2. Slide the battery out of its clip, taking care to avoid touching

the circuit board or the contact surfaces of the clip.

3. Press and hold each button in turn for at least five seconds

(this will drain any residual power from the handset).

4. Fit the new battery, ensuring that correct polarity is

maintained (‘+’ side facing up). Finger marks will adversely

affect battery life; if possible, avoid touching the flat surfaces

of the battery and always wipe the battery clean before fitting.

5. Press the two halves of the handset firmly together, ensuring

that both halves are joined fully and will prevent dirt or

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moisture from entering the handset.

6. Unlock the car using the key, then operate the handset lock

The handset battery should last for approximately three years

button at least four times to re-synchronise the handset to the

dependent upon use. When the battery needs replacing it will be

car.

apparent from the following symptoms:

• A gradual deterioration in range and performance.

The handset is now ready for use.

• Each time the handset lock button is operated the indicator

Handset re-synchronisation

light on the instrument panel will flash rapidly for 45 seconds.

If the handset fails to arm or disarm the alarm, this may be because

It is recommended that you fit an MG Rover YWK 10003 or a

the coded signal transmitted by the handset, is no longer

Panasonic CR2032 replacement battery.

synchronised with the receiver unit in the starter switch.

To re-synchronise the handset, hold the handset in close proximity

to the car and operate either handset button at least four times in

quick succession.

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Seats

Seats

CORRECT SEATING POSITION

HEAD RESTRAINTS

To avoid the risk of loss of control and personal injury, DO NOT

Adjust the head restraint so that the cushion is level with the

adjust the seats while the car is moving.

back of the head - NOT THE NECK!

The driver and front passenger seats should be positioned as far

rearward as practical. Ideally the seat should be positioned so that

the steering wheel can be held with the arms slightly bent and the

seat back in a nearly upright position.

DO NOT allow front seat occupants to travel with the seat backs

reclined steeply rearwards. Optimum benefit is obtained from the

seat belt with the backrest angle set to approximately 25° from the

upright (vertical).

Head restraints are designed to restrain rearward movement of the

head in the event of an accident or sudden stop - a properly adjusted

head restraint can considerably reduce the risk of neck and head

injuries.

Make sure your driving position is comfortable and enables you to

maintain full control of the vehicle. A properly adjusted seat helps

reduce the risk of injury from sitting too close to an inflating airbag.

HB0138

Front seat head restraint shown, rear seat similar.

Lift or push down on the padded cushion, to adjust the height of

the restraint, so that the padded cushion is level with the back of

the head.

Depress the button (arrowed in illustration) to raise or lower the

head restraint, and also to remove.

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Seats

FRONT SEAT ADJUSTMENT

1. Forward/rearward adjustment

Lift the lever to slide the seat forward or back. Ensure that the seat

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Your car may be fitted with side impact airbags. If so, refer to the

is locked in position before driving.

Airbag SRS section of this handbook before fitting seat covers, or

carrying out any repair or retrimming operations to the seat or seat

2. Height adjustment*

covers.

Ensure the seat is occupied before adjusting the height. Lift the

lever and apply weight to lower the seat rearwards, or allow the

seat to rise forwards as required.

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NOTE: While adjusting the height of the driver’s seat, grip the steering

wheel to more accurately control the rate of rise or fall.

Take care when adjusting the height of the front seats - a rear

passenger’s feet might become trapped when lowering the seat

rearwards.

3. Backrest adjustment

Rotate the handwheel to adjust the backrest to the required angle.

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4. Lumbar support adjustment*

Rotate the handwheel to increase or decrease support to the

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lumbar region of the back.

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