DongFeng RICH. Service Manual

Starting and driving

4-19

FOR YOUR VEHICLE
SECURITY

When

leaving

your

vehicle

unoccupied

：

●

Always remove the ignition

key

— even in your own garage.

●

Close

all

windows

completely and lock all doors.

●

Always park your vehicle

where it can be seen. At night,
park in a well lit area.

●

If you have an alarm or

immobilization device, use it

—

even for short periods.

●

Do not leave children and

pets in the vehicle unattended.

●

Do not leave valuables on

view  to  tempt  a  thief.  Always
take your valuables with you. If
you  must  leave  something  in
your  vehicle,  lock  it  in  the
luggage compartment or hide it
out of sight.

●

Do not leave the vehicle

documents in your vehicle. In
the unfortunate event of your
vehicle

being

stolen

the

documents will only help a thief
to sell the vehicle.

●

Do not leave articles on a

roof

rack

they

are

particularly

vulnerable.

possible, remove them from the
rack and lock them in the
luggage compartment or inside
the vehicle.

●

Do not leave the spare key

in the vehicle

— keep it in a safe

place in your home.

●

Do not leave a note of your

vehicle  key  number  in  the
vehicle.  A  thief  may  break  into
the  vehicle,  note  the  key
number and return with a key to
enter and drive the vehicle.

PRECAUTIONS WHEN
DRIVING

Driving  with  vacuum  assisted
brake:
The brake booster aids braking by
using  engine  vacuum.  If  the
engine  stops,  you  can  stop  the
vehicle  by  depressing  the  brake
pedal.  However,  greater  foot
pressure  on  the  brake  pedal  will
be  required  to  stop  the  vehicle
and  the  stopping  distance  will  be
longer.

WARNING:

Do not coast with the engine
stopped.
Driving with the power assisted
steering:

The power assisted steering

is designed to use a hydraulic
pump, driven by the engine, to
assist steering.

If the engine stops or drive

belt  breaks,  you  will  still  have
control  of  the  vehicle.  However,
much  greater  steering  effort  is

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4-20

Starting and driving

needed, especially in sharp turns
or at low speeds.
Wet brakes:

When the vehicle is washed

or  driven  through  water,  the
brakes  may  get  wet.  As  a  result,
your  braking  distance  will  be
longer and the vehicle may pull to
one side during braking.

To dry brakes, drive the

vehicle at a safe speed while
lightly pressing the brake pedal to
heat-up the brakes. Do this until
the brakes return to normal. Avoid
driving the vehicle at high speeds
until the brakes function correctly.

●

Avoid resting your foot on

the  brake  pedal  while  driving.
This  will  overheat  the  brakes,
wear  out  the  brake  linings  and
pads  faster  and  increase  gas
mileage.

●

To help save the brakes

and to prevent the brakes from
overheating, before going down
a slope or long grade, reduce
speed and downshift to a lower
gear.

●

While driving on a slippery

surface,

careful

when

braking,

accelerating

downshifting.  Abrupt  braking
actions  or  sudden  acceleration
could cause the wheels to skid.
DRIVING UPHILL

When starting on a steep

grade,  it  is  sometimes  difficult  to
operate both the brake and clutch.
Use the parking brake to hold the
vehicle.  Do  not  slip  the  clutch.
When  ready  to  start,  slowly
release  the  parking  brake  while
depressing  accelerator  pedal  and
releasing the clutch.
DRIVING DOWNHILL

The engine braking action is

effective for controlling the vehicle
while

descending

hills.

The

gearshift lever should be placed in
the lower speed position prior to
descending.
SPARK PLUGS

The factory-installed spark

plugs

your

vehicle

are

designed  to  meet  normal  driving
conditions.  If  your  vehicle  is
operated  under  either  of  the

following

conditions,

recommended that optional spark
plugs of the proper heat range be
installed.

When the vehicle is used

primarily for short distance travel,
so that the engine does not run
long enough to reach its normal
operating

temperature,

use

hot-type spark plugs.

When

the

vehicle

frequently operated with throttle
wide open for long periods of time,
use cold-type spark plugs.

For spark plug types, please

consult

your

PARSKHODRO

dealer.

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Starting and driving

4-21

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE

SYSTEM

（ABS）（IF SO

EQUIPPED

）

Normal operation
The ABS (anti-lock brake) system
will not operate at speeds below 5
to 10 km/h to completely stop the
vehicle.  (The  speeds  will  vary
according to road conditions.)
When the anti-lock system senses
that one or more wheels are close
to locking up, the  actuator (under
the  hood)  rapidly  applies  and
releases  hydraulic  pressure  (like
pumping the brakes very quickly).
While the actuator is working, you
may  feel  a  pulsation  in  the  brake
pedal  and  hear  a  noise  or
vibration  from  the  actuator  under
the  hood.  This  is  normal  and
indicates that the anti-lock system
is working properly. However, the
pulsation  may  indicate  that  road
conditions  are  hazardous  and
extra  care  is  required  while
driving.

Self-test feature
The

anti-lock

brake

system

consists of electronic sensors,
hydraulic pumps, and hydraulic
solenoids

controlled

computer.  The  computer  has  a
built-in  diagnostic  feature  that
tests  the  system  each  time  you
start  the  engine  and  move  the
vehicle at a low speed in forward
or  reverse.  When  the  “self-test”
occurs,  you  may  hear  a  “clunk”
noise  and/or  feel  a  “pulsation”  in
the  brake  pedal.  This  is  normal
and  is  not  an  indication  of  any
malfunction.

the

computer

senses

any

malfunction,

switches

the

antilock

brake

system  OFF  and  turns  on  the
“ABS”  warning  light  in  the
dashboard. The brake system will
then behave normally, but without
anti-lock assistance.

If the light comes on during

the  self  check,  or  while  you  are
driving,  you  should  take  you
vehicle  to  your  PARSKHODRO

dealer for repair at your earliest
convenience.
USE THE ABS SYSTEM

Tread down the brake pedal and

keep it.

WARNING:

Do not tread down and release
the brake pedal frequently, it
will

increase

the

brake

distance.

The anti-lock brake system is a
sophisticated

device,

but

cannot prevent accidents resulting
from

careless

dangerous

driving  techniques.  It  can  help
maintain  vehicle  control  during
braking  on  slippery  surfaces,  but
remember

that

the

stopping

distance  on  slippery  surfaces  will
be longer than on normal surfaces,
even  with  the  anti-lock  system.
Ultimately,  the  responsibility  for
safety  of  self  and  others  rests  in
the hands of the driver.
Tire  type  and  condition  may  also
affect braking effectiveness.

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4-22

Starting and driving

●

When

replacing

tires,

install the specified tires on all
4 wheels.

●

When installing a spare tire,

make sure it is the proper size
and type as specified on the tire
placard.

For

tire

placard

location information, refer to
“Tire placard” in the Owner’s
Manual index.

IN COLD WEATHER

Freeing a frozen door lock
To  prevent  a  door  lock  from
freezing, apply de-icer or glycerin
to  it  through  the  key  hole.  If  the
lock becomes frozen, heat the key
before  inserting  it  into  the  key
hole.
Anti-freeze
In the winter when it is anticipated
that  the  temperature  will  drop
below

0°C

(32°F),

check

anti-freeze  (ethylene  glycol  base)
to assure proper winter protection.
For  details,  see  “Engine  cooling
system”  in  the  “Maintenance  and
do-it-

yourself” section.

Battery
If  the  battery  is  not  fully  charged
during  extremely  cold  weather
conditions,  the  battery  fluid  may
freeze  and  damage  the  battery.
To  maintain  maximum  efficiency,
the  battery  should  be  checked
regularly. For details, see “Battery”
in

the

“Maintenance

and

do-it-

yourself” section.

Draining of coolant water

If the vehicle is to be left

outside  without  anti-freeze,  drain
the cooling system by opening the
drain  valve  located  under  the
radiator  and  on  the  engine  block.
Refill before operating the vehicle.
For details, see “Changing engine
coolant”  in  the  “Maintenance  and
do-it-

yourself” section.

Tire equipment
1. If you have snow tires

installed  on  the  front/rear
wheels  of  your  vehicle,  they
should  be  of  the  same  size,
load  range,  construction  and
type  (bias,  bias-belted  or
radial) as the rear/front tires.

2. If the vehicle is to be

operated  in  severe  winter
conditions,  snow  tires  should
be  installed  on  all  four
wheels.

For additional traction on icy
roads, studded tires may be
used.

However,

some

countries prohibit their use,

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Starting and driving

4-23

so, before installing studded tires,
check  the  applicable  laws  in  that
country or area.
Skid and traction capabilities of
studded  snow  tires,  on  wet  or
dry  surfaces,  may  be  poorer
than  that  of  non-studded  snow
tires.
4.  Snow  chains  may  be  used  if

desired. Make sure they are
of proper size for the tires on
your vehicle and are installed
according

the

chain

man

ufacturer’s suggestions.

Use  chain  tensioners  when
recommended  by  the  tire
chain manufacturer to ensure
a  tight  fit.  Loose  end  links  of
the  tire  chain  must  be
secured

removed

prevent the possibility of
whipping action damage to
the fenders or undercarriage.
In addition, drive at a reduced

speed,

otherwise,

your

vehicle may be damaged
and/or vehicle handling and
performance

may

adversely affected.

SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENT
It  is  recommended  that  the
following  items  be  carried  in  the
vehicle during winter:
1.  A  scraper  and  stiff-bristled

brush to remove ice and
snow from the windows.

2. A sturdy, flat board to be

placed under the jack to give
it firm support.

A shovel to dig the vehicle
out of snowdrifts.

CORROSION PROTECTION
Chemicals  used  for  road  surface
de-icing  are  extremely  corrosive
and  will  accelerate  corrosion  and
the  deterioration  of  underbody
components  such  as  the  exhaust
system,  fuel  and  brake  lines,

brake cables, floor pan and
fenders.

In winter, the underbody must

be cleaned periodically. For more
detailed information concerning
cleaning the exterior to protect it
from corrosion, please refer to the
“Appearance and interior care” of
this Manual.

For

additional

protection

against rust and corrosion, which
may be required in some areas,
consult your local PARSKHODRO
dealer.

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5-2 In case of emergency

FLAT TIRE

If you have a flat tire, follow the
instructions below
Stopping the vehicle
1. Safely move the vehicle off

the road away from the
traffic.

2. Turn on the hazard warning

flasher.

Park on a level surface and
apply the parking brake. Shift
the manual transmission into
reverse.

4. Turn the engine off.

WARNING:

Never change tires when the
vehicle is on a slope or soft
uneven

ground.

This

dangerous.

Pickup

Van

Getting the spare tire and the
tools
5. Remove jacking tools and

spare tire from storage area.

6. Get the wheel nuts spanner

from the tool bag. Fit the
square end of the jack rod
into the square hole of the
wheel nut wrench to form a
handle.

7. Find the oval shaped opening

under the middle of the
tailgate. Pass the T-shaped
end of the jack rod through
the opening and direct it
towards the spare tire winch,
located directly above the
spare tire.

8. Seat the T-shaped end of the

jack rod into the T-shaped
opening of the spare tire
winch, and turn the jack rod
counterclockwise to lower the
spare tire.

9. Once the spare tire is

completely lowered, reach
under the vehicle, remove
the retainer chain, and

Jack

Tool bag

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5-4 In case of emergency

Blocking wheel
Place suitable blocks at both the
front and back of the wheel
diagonally opposite the flat tire.

Jacking up and removing wheel
Place the jack directly under the
jack-up point.

CAUTION:

The jack should be used on
level firm ground wherever
possible.

Remove the center cap.
Loosen each wheel nut one or
two

turns

turning

counterclockwise  with  the  wheel
nut wrench (jack handle).
Do  not  remove  the  wheel  nuts
until the tire is off the ground.
Carefully  raise  the  vehicle  until
the

tire

clears

the

ground.

Remove the wheel nuts, and then
remove the wheel. Do not remove
the brake drum with the wheel.

WARNING:

  Never get under the vehicle
while  it  is  supported  only  by
the  jack;  use  vehicle  support
stands.
  Do  not  start  or  run  engine
while vehicle is on the jack.
  Do not allow passengers to
stay in the vehicle while it is on
the jack

。

Blocks

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In case of emergency 5-5

On models equipped with the

limited slip differential carrier,

never run the engine with one

rear wheel off the ground. It may

cause the vehicle to move.

Installing wheel
6

． Clean any mud or dirt from

the surface between the
wheel and hub.

． Carefully put the wheel on

and tighten the wheel nuts
finger tight.

． With the wheel nut wrench,

tighten wheel nuts alternately
and evenly until they are tight.

． Lower the vehicle slowly until

the tire touches the ground.
Then, with the wheel nut
wrench, tighten the wheel
nuts securely in the sequence
as illustrated.

 As

soon

possible

tighten  the  wheel  nuts  to  the
specified  torque  with  a  torque
wrench.
Tightening torque of nuts:
118 to 147N.m
(12 to 15kg-m)
  Adjust  tire  pressure  to  the
COLD pressure.
COLD pressure:
After  vehicle  has  been  parked
for  three  hours  or  more  or
driven less than 1.6 km.
COLD tire pressures are shown
on  the  tire  placard  affixed  to
the  glove  box  or  driver’s  side
center pillar.
10

．

Install the center wheel

cap securely.

．

Securely store the spare

tire and jacking equipment in
the vehicle.

Center

cap

removeal

Turn to remove

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5-6 In case of emergency

JUMP STARTING

CAUTION:

Use  a  battery  rated  at  12  volts
for a booster.
1.  Remove  vent  caps  on  the

battery (if so equipped).
Cover the battery with an old
cloth as shown.

Connect jumper cables in the
sequence as illustrated.

CAUTION:

An incorrect connection could
result

damage

the

charging system.

3. Start the engine of the other

vehicle and let it run for a few
minutes. Keep the engine
speed at about 2,000 rpm,
and start your engine in the
normal manner.

4. After starting your engine,

carefully disconnect the
negative cable and then the
positive cable.

5. Replace the vent caps (if so

equipped).
If your vehicle is equipped

with  dual  batteries,  it  is  not
necessary  to  connect  a  booster
battery  to  both  batteries;  one
battery  is  enough.  Jump  starting
procedure is the same as that for
single  battery  models.  Follow  the
instructions  and  precautions  in
the preceding page.

PUSH STARTING

CAUTION:

 Automatic

transmission

models cannot be started by
pushing.

This

may

cause

transmission damage.
 Never try to start the
vehicle by towing it; when the
engine

starts,

the

forward

surge could cause the vehicle
to collide with the tow vehicle.
Gasoline engine
1.

Turn the ignition key to “ON”.

2. Hold the clutch pedal fully

depressed and shift into
second or third. Place the
transfer in “2H” and
free-running hubs in the
“FREE” position (models with
manual-lock free-running
hub).

3. Hold the accelerator pedal

about halfway.

4. Start pushing, and when the

vehicle reaches a speed of
about 16 km/h, slowly
releases the clutch pedal to
start the engine.

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In case of emergency 5-7

YOUR

VEHICLE

OVERHEATS

WARNING:

To avoid the danger of being
burned,

never

remove

the

radiator cap while the engine is
still hot.
1. Move the vehicle safety off

the road; apply the parking
brake and move the gearshift
lever to neutral.

Do not stop the engine.
2. Turn off the air conditioner

switch. Open all the windows,
move the heater or air
conditioner

temperature

contr

ol to “maximum hot” and

fan control to “high speed”.

3. Open the engine hood. If

steam or water is coming
from the engine, stand clear
to prevent getting burned.

4. If

engine

overheating

caused by climbing a long hill
on a hot day, run the engine
at a fast idle (approximately
1,500

rpm)

until

the

temperature gauge indication
returns to normal.

5. Visually check drive belts for

damage or looseness. Also
check if the cooling fan is
running. The radiator hoses
and radiator should not leak
water.

WARNING:

Be  careful  not  to  allow  your
hands, hair or clothing to come
into  contact  with  the  running
fan,  belts,  or  motor  fan.  If
coolant  is  leaking,  the  cooling
fan  belt  is  missing  or  loose,  or
the  cooling  fan  does  not  run,
stop the engine.
6.  After the engine cools down,

check the coolant level in the
reservoir tank with the engine
running. Add coolant if
necessary. Have your vehicle
repaired at the nearest
ZZNISSAN dealer.

TOW TRUCK TOWING

When towing your vehicle,

local  regulations  for  towing  must
be  followed.  Incorrect  towing
equipment  could  damage  your
vehicle.  To  assure  proper  towing
and to prevent accidental damage
to

your

vehicle,

NISSAN

recommends that you have a
service operator tow your vehicle.
It is advisable to have the service
operator

carefully

read

the

following precautions.
Towing precautions
  When  towing,  make  sure
that  the  transmission,  axles,
steering  system  and  power
train  are  in  good  order.  If  any
unit  is  damaged,  a  dolly  must
be used.
  When  towing  with  the  rear
wheels on the ground:
Turn  the  ignition  key  to  the
“OFF”  position  and  secure  the
steering  wheel  in  a  straight
ahead  position  with  a  rope  or
similar  device.  Never  place  the
ignition  key  in  the  “LOCK”

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5-8 In case of emergency

position.  This  will  result  in
damage  to  the  steering  lock
mechanism.

  For 4-wheel drive model:
Set  the  free-running  hubs  to
the

free

position

(See

4X4“AUTO-LOCK
FREERUNNING

HUBS”

“MANUAL-LOCK
FREE-

RUNNING

HUBS”

appropriate in the “Starting and
driving” section). Move the
transfer case shift lever into the
“2H”

position

and

the

transmission shift lever into the
neutral (“N”) position.

 Attach safety chains for all
towing.

2-WHEEL DRIVE MODELS
We recommend that your vehicle
be towed with driving (rear)
wheels

off

the

ground

illustrated.

If you have to tow your vehicle
with four wheels on the ground
or rear wheels on the ground:
1. Release the parking brake

and move the gearshift lever
to the neutral position (“N”
position).

2. Observe

the

following

restricted towing speeds and
distances.

  Speed: Below 95 km/h
  Distance:  Less  than  800
km
If  the  speed  or  distance  must
necessarily  be  greater,  remove
the  propeller  shaft  beforehand
to  prevent  damage  to  the
transmission.

WARNING

Never  tow  your  vehicle  from
the  rear  (i.e.,  backward)  with
four  wheels  on  the  ground  as
this  may  cause  serious  and
expensive

damage

the

transmission.

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In case of emergency 5-9

4-WHEEL DRIVE MODELS
PARSKHODRO recommends that
a dolly be used as illustrated
when towing your vehicle.

If you have to tow your vehicle
with four wheels on the ground or
front or rear wheels on the
ground.

1. Release the parking brake

and move the gearshift lever
to the neutral position (“N”

position).

2. Observe

the

following

restricted towing speeds and
distance.

  Speed: Below 95 km/h
  Distance:  Less  than  800
km
If  the  speed  or  distance  must
necessarily  be  greater,  remove
the  propeller  shaft  beforehand  to
prevent

damage

the

transmission.

WARNING:

  Never  tow  your  vehicle
from  the  rear  (i.e.,  backward)
with four wheels on the ground
as  this  may  cause  serious  and
expensive

damage

the

transmission.

 Be sure to place the
transfer case shift lever into the
“2H”

position

and

the

transmission shift lever into the
neutral (“N”) position if the
vehicle is to be towed.

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DongFeng RICH. Service Manual - part 6