DongFeng RICH. Service Manual - part 7

6-2

Appearance and interior care

CLEANING EXTERIOR AND
INTERIOR

order

maintain

the

appearance  of  your  vehicle,  it  is
important to take proper care of it.
In  the  following  cases,  please
wash  your  vehicle  as  soon  as
possible  to  protect  the  paint
surface.
  After  a  rainfall  to  prevent
possible damage from acid rain
  After  driving  on  coastal
roads
  When things such as soot,

bird  droppings,  tree  sap,  metal
particles  or  bugs  get  on  the
paint surface.
  When  dust  or  mud  builds
up on the surface.
Whenever  possible,  store  or  park
your vehicle inside a garage or in
a covered area.
When  it  is  necessary  to  park
outside,  park  in  a  shady  area  or
protect  the  vehicle  with  a  body
cover.

CAUTION

Be careful not to scratch the
paint surface when putting on
or removing the body cover.

Washing
Wash  dirt  off  with  a  wet  sponge
and  plenty  of  water.  Clean  the
vehicle  thoroughly  using  a  mild
soap  or  detergent  (a  special
vehicle  soap  or  general  purpose
dish-washing  liquid)  mixed  with
clean,

lukewarm

(never

hot)

water.

WARNING

 Do

not

use

strong

household

soap,

strong

chemical  detergents,  gasoline
or solvents.
  Do not wash the vehicle in
direct  sunlight  or  while  the
vehicle  body  is  hot,  as  the
surface

may

become

water-spotted.
  Avoid  using  tight-napped
or  rough  cloths,  such  as
washing  mitts.  Care  must  be
taken when removing caked-on
dirt or other foreign substances
so  that  the  paint  surface  is  not
scratched or damaged.
Rinse  the  vehicle  thoroughly  with
plenty of clean water.
Inside  flanges,  seams  and  folds
on  the  doors,  hatches  and  hood
are particularly endangered by the
effects  of  road  salt.  Therefore,
these  areas  must  be  regularly
cleaned.  Take  care  that  the  drain
holes  in  the  lower  edge  of  the
door are open. Spray water under
the body and in the wheel wells to
loosen  the  dirt  and  wash  away
road salt.

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A damp chamois can be used to
dry the vehicle to avoid water
spots.

Waxing
Regular waxing protects the
paintwork and keeps the finish.
After

waxing,

polishing

recommended  to  remove  built-up
residue  and  avoid  a  “weathered”
appearance.
The  dealer  can  assist  you  in
choosing the proper product.
  Wax your vehicle only after
a thorough washing. Follow the
instructions  supplied  with  the
wax.
  Do

not

use

wax

containing

any

abrasives,

cutting compounds or cleaners
that  may  damage  the  vehicle
finish.
  If  the  surface  does  not
polish  easily,  use  a  “road  tar”
remover and wax again.
Machine

compounding

aggressive polishing on a base
coat/clear coat paint finish may
dull the finish or leave swirl marks.

Only apply black wax or black
shoe polish to the black urethane
or polypropylene bumper.

Removing spots
Remove

tar

and

oil

spots,

industrial  dust,  insects  and  tree
sap  as  quickly  as  possible  from
the  surface  of  the  paint  to  avoid
lasting

damage

staining.

Special cleaning products are
available at your PARSKHODRO
dealer

any

automotive

accessories store.

Underbody
In areas where road salt is used in
winter, it is necessary to clean the
underbody regularly in order to
prevent dirt and salt from building
up and causing corrosion on the
underbody

and

suspension.

Before the winter period and
again in the spring, the under seal
must

checked

and,

necessary, re-treated.

Cleaning glass
Use glass cleaner to remove
smoke and dust film from the

glass  surfaces.  It  is  normal  for
glass to be coated with a film after
the  vehicle  is  parked  in  the  hot
sun.  Glass  cleaner  and  a  soft
cloth will easily remove this film.
When  cleaning  the  inside  of  the
window,

not

use

any

sharp-edged tools or abrasive
cleaners

chlorine-based

disinfectant cleaners. These may
damage the electrical conductors,
radio antenna elements or rear
window defogger elements.

Cleaning alloy wheels
Wash  regularly,  especially  during
winter  months  in  areas  where
road  salt  is  used.  Salt  could
discolor the wheel if not removed.
Chrome parts
Clean  all  chrome  parts  regularly
with a nonabrasive chrome polish
to maintain the finish.

Plastic parts
Plastic  parts  can  be  cleaned  with
a  mild  soap  solution.  If  the  dirt
cannot  be  easily  removed,  use  a
plastic  cleaner.  Do  not  use  any
solvents.

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6-4

Appearance and interior care

Cleaning interior
Occasionally  remove  loose  dust
from  the  interior  trim  and  seats
using  a  vacuum  cleaner  or  soft
brush. Wipe  the  vinyl  and  leather
surfaces  with  a  clean,  soft  cloth
dampened  in  mild  soap  solution,
then  wipe  clean  with  a  dry  soft
cloth.  Before  using  any  fabric
protect

or, read the manufacturer’s

recommendations.  Some  fabric
protectors contains chemicals that
stain or bleach the seat material.
  Never use benzine, thinner
or any similar material.
  The leather seats should be
regularly  coated  with  a  leather
wax like saddle soap. Never use
car wax.
  Never use fabric protectors
unless  recommended  by  the
manufacturer.

Seat belts
The seat belts can be cleaned by
wiping  them  with  a  sponge
dampened in a mild soap solution.
Allow  the  belts  to  dry  completely
before  using  them.  Do  not  allow

wet belts to roll up in the retractor.
NEVER  use  bleach,  dye  or
chemical  solvents  since  these
may  severely  weaken  the  seat
belt webbing.

PROTECTING AGAINST
CORROSION

Most common factors contributing
to vehicle corrosion:
1. The

accumulation

moisture-retaining dirt and
debris in body panel sections,
cavities, and other areas.

2. Damage to paint and other

protective coatings caused by
gravel and stone chips or
minor traffic accidents.

Environmental factors influence
the rate of corrosion:

Moisture
The  accumulation  of  sand,  dirt
and water on the underside of the
body  will  accelerate  corrosion.
Floor  sections  which  have  snow
and  ice  trapped  under  the  floor
matting will not dry.

Relative humidity
Corrosion  will  be  accelerated  in
areas  of  high  relative  humidity,
especially  those  areas  where  the
temperatures stay above freezing
and  where  atmospheric  pollution

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Appearance and interior care

6-5

exists and road salt is used.

Temperature
A

temperature

increase

will

accelerate the rate of corrosion to
those parts which are not well
ventilated.

Air pollution
Industrial  pollution,  the  presence
of  salt  in  the  air  in  coastal  areas,
or  heavy  road  salt  use  will
accelerate  the  corrosion  process.
Road  salt  will  also  accelerate  the
disintegration of paint Surfaces.
To protect your vehicle from
corrosion:
  Wash and wax your vehicle
often to keep the vehicle clean.
  Always  check  for  minor
damage  to  the  paint  and  repair
it as soon as possible.
  Keep  drain  holes  at  the
bottom of the doors and tailgate
open

avoid

water

accumulation.
  Check  the  underbody  and
inside  the  pick  box  (Truck
model). If any sand, dirt or salt
has  accumulated,  wash  it  off

with water as soon as possible.
 NEVER remove dirt, sand
or

other debris

from

the

passenger

compartment

washing  with  a  hose.  Remove
dirt  with  a  vacuum  cleaner  or
broom.
  Never  allow  water  or  other
liquids  to  come  in  contact with
electronic  components  inside
the vehicle.
Chemicals  used  for  road  surface
de-icing  are  extremely  corrosive.
They  accelerate  corrosion  and
deterioration

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

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Maintenance and do-it-yourself

7-1

7. MAINTENANCE AND DO-IT-YOURSELF

AIR CLEANER FILTER ............................ 7-14
WIPER BLADES REPLACEMENT .......... 7-15
BRAKE CONDITIONS .............................. 7-16
BRAKE BOOSTER ................................... 7-17
FUSES ....................................................... 7-17
LIGHT BULBS........................................... 7-19
WHEELS AND TIRES ............................... 7-23
CLUTCH HOUSING .................................. 7-26

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7-2 Maintenance and do-it-yourself

PRECAUTIONS

When  performing  any  inspection
or  maintenance  work  on  your
vehicle,  always  take  care  to
prevent  serious  accidental  injury
to  yourself  or  damage  to  the
vehicle. The following are general
precautions  which  should  be
closely observed.

●

Park the vehicle on a level

surface,  apply  the  parking
brake  securely  and  move  the
transmission  control  lever  to
neutral (“N”).

●

When working under the

engine hood, turn the engine
off and wait until it cools down.

●

Be sure to turn the ignition

key to the “OFF” position when
performing any replacement or
repair.

●

If you must work with the

engine running, keep your
hands, clothing, hair and tools
away from moving fans and fan
belts.

●

It is advisable to remove

necktie and any jewelry, such
as rings, watch, etc. before
working on your vehicle.

●

If you must run the engine

in an enclosed space such as a
garage, be sure there is proper
ventilation for exhaust gases.

●

Never get under the vehicle

while  it  is  supported  only  by  a
jack.  If  it  is  necessary  to  work
under  the  vehicle,  support  it
with safety stands.

●

Keep smoking materials,

flame and sparks away from
fuel and battery.

●

Never

connect

disconnect either the battery or
any transistorized component
connector while the ignition key
is on.

●

Always apply the parking

brake and block the wheels to
prevent

the

vehicle

from

moving.

●

On gasoline engine models

with the multiport fuel injection
(MFI)  system,  the  fuel  filter  or
fuel lines should be serviced by
a  ParsKhodro  dealer  because
the  fuel  lines  are  under  high
pressure even when the engine
is off.

●

Failure to follow these or

other

common

sense

guidelines may lead to serious
injury or vehicle damage.

●

Improperly disposed motor

oil and/or other vehicle fluids
can

hurt

the

environment.

Always

conform

local

regulations for disposal of
vehicle fluid.

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Maintenance and do-it-yourself

7-3

This

“Maintenance

and

do-it-

yourself”

section

gives

instructions regarding only those
items which are relatively easy for
an owner to perform.
You

should

aware

that

incomplete  or  improper  servicing
may result in operating difficulties
or excessive emissions, and could
affect  your  warranty  coverage.  If
in doubt about any servicing, have
it  done  by  your  Pars  Khodro
dealer.

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7-4 Maintenance and do-it-yourself

ZG24 ENGINE

Coolant reservoir

Power steering fluid

reservoir

Radiator cap

Engine oil filler

cap

Air cleaner

Battery

Windshield

washer reservoir

Canister

Brake fluid reservoir

Fuses

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7-5

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM

When adding or replacing the
coolant, be sure to use only a
ParsKhodro

Genuine

Engine

Coolant or equivalent in its quality
with the proper mixture ratio.
Examples are shown below:

Outside

temperature

Engine Coolant

°C

Antifree

Demineralized

or distilled water

-35

50%

-45

55%

45%

WARNING

Never  remove  the  radiator  cap
when  the  engine  is  hot.  Serious
burns  could  be  caused  by  high
pressure  fluid  escaping  from  the
radiator. Wait until the engine and
radiator

cool

down.

See

precautions in

“If your vehicle

overheats” found in the “In case of
emergency” section.
Anti-freeze  is  poisonous  and
should  be  stored  carefully  in
marked  containers  out  of  the

reach of children.

CHECKING COOLANT LEVEL

Check  the  coolant  level  in  the
reservoir tank when the  engine is
cold.  If  the  coolant  level  is  below
“MIN”,  add  coolant  to  the  “MAX”
level. If the reservoir tank is empty,
check  the  coolant  level  in  the
radiator when the engine is cold. If
there  is  insufficient  coolant  in  the
radiator,  fill  the  radiator  with
coolant  up  to  the  filler  opening
and  also  add  it  to  the  reservoir

tank up to the

“MAX” level.

CAUTION

If the cooling system

frequently requires coolant,

have it checked by your

PARSKHODRO dealer.

CHANGING ENGINE

COOLANT

Major  cooling  system  repairs
should  be  performed  by  your
ParsKhodro  dealer.  The  service
procedures  can  be  found  in  the
appropriate  ParsKhodro  Service
Manual.

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7-6 Maintenance and do-it-yourself

Improper servicing can result in
reduced heater performance and
engine overheating.

WARNING

●

To avoid the danger of

being scalded, never change
the coolant when the engine is
hot.

●

Never remove the radiator

cap when the engine is hot.
Serious burns could be caused
by high pressure fluid escaping
from the radiator.

1. Open the drain plug at the

bottom of the radiator and the
radiator cap.

●

Be careful not to allow

coolant to contact drive belts.

●

Waste coolant must be

disposed of properly. Check
your local regulations.
2. Close the radiator drain plug

securely.

See

the

“Technical

information”

section

for

cooling system capacity. Fill
the radiator with the proper
mixture

ParsKhodro

genuine  engine  coolant  and
water.  Fill  the  reservoir  tank
up  to  the  “MAX”  level.  Then
install the radiator cap.

4. Start the engine and warm it

up  until  it  reaches  normal
operating  temperature.  Then
race  the  engine  2  or  3  times
under  no  load.  Watch  the
coolant  temperature  gauge
for signs of overheating.

5. Stop the engine. After it

completely  cools  down,  refill
the  radiator  up  to  the  filler
opening.  Fill  the  reservoir
tan

k up to the “MAX” level.

6. Check the drain plug for any

sign of leakage.

7. Recheck the coolant level

after the vehicle has been
driving for a day.

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7-7

ENGINE OIL

CHECKING ENGINE OIL

LEVEL

1. Run the engine until it

reaches

operating

temperature.

2. Turn off the engine. Wait a

few minutes for the oil to
drain back into the oil pan.

3. Remove the dipstick and

wipe it clean. Reinsert it all
the way.

4. Remove the dipstick again

and  check  the  oil  level.  It
should  be  between  the  “H”
and “L” marks. If the oil level
is below the “L” mark, remove
the  oil  filler  cap  and  pour
recommended oil through the
opening.

5. Recheck

oil

level

with

dipstick.

CAUTION

●

Oil level should be checked

regularly.

Operating

with

insufficient  amount  of  oil  can
damage  the  engine,  and  such
damage  is  not  covered  by
warranty.

●

It is normal to add some oil

between  oil  changes  or  during
the  break-in  period,  depending
on  the  severity  of  operating
conditions.

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7-8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself

CHANGING ENGINE OIL

1. Run the engine until it

reaches

operating

temperature. Turn the engine
off and wait more than 10
minutes.

2. Place a large drain pan under

the drain plug.

3. Remove the oil filler cap.

Remove the drain plug with a
wrench and completely drain
the oil.

If the oil filter is to be changed,
remove and replace it at this time.
See “Changing oil filter”.

WARNING

Be careful not to burn yourself,
as the engine oil is hot.

CAUTION

Waste  oil  must  be  disposed  of
properly.  Check  your  local
regulations.
4.  Clean and re-install the drain

plug  and  a  new  washer.
Securely  tighten  the  drain
plug  with  a  wrench.  Do  not
use excessive force.

Drain plug tightening torque:
29 to 39 N⋅m (3.0 to 4.0 kg-m, 22
to 29 ft-lb)
5. Refill

engine

with

recommended oil and install
the cap securely.

See

the

“Technical

information” section for refill
capacity.

7. Start the engine. Check for

leakage around the drain
plug. Correct as required.

8. 10. Turn the engine off and

wait several minutes. Check
the oil level with the dipstick.
Add engine oil if necessary.

Warning

●

Prolonged and repeated

contact with used engine oil
may cause skin cancer.

●

Try to avoid direct skin

contact with used oil. If skin
contact

made,

wash

thoroughly with soap or hand
cleaner as soon as possible.

●

Keep used engine oil out of

reach of children.

FILL

DRAIN

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Maintenance and do-it-yourself

7-9

Protect the environment

It is illegal to pollute drains, water
courses and soil. Use authorized
waste

collection

facilities,

including  civic  amenity  sites  and
garages  providing  facilities  for
disposal  of  used  oil  and  used  oil
filters.  If  in  doubt,  contact  your
local  authority  for  advice  on
disposal.
The  regulations  concerning  the
pollution  of  the  environment  will
vary from country to country.

CHANGING OIL FILTER

A  used  oil  filter  should  be
disposed of at a rubbish tip having
proper  facilities.  We  recommend
having your oil filter changed by a
ParsKhodro dealer.
1.  Turn the engine off.
2.  Loosen the oil filter with an oil

filter wrench. Remove the oil
filter by turning it by hand.

CAUTION

Be careful not to burn yourself,
as the engine oil may be hot.

3. Wipe the engine oil filter

mounting surface with a clean
rag.

Be sure to remove any old rubber
gasket remaining on the mounting
surface of the engine.
4. Coat the rubber gasket on the

new filter with engine oil.

5. Screw in the oil filter until a

slight resistance is felt, then
tighten an additional 2/3 turn.

6. Start the engine and check

for leakage around the oil
filter. Correct as required.

7. Turn the engine off and wait

several minutes. Check the
oil level. Add engine oil if
necessary.

Oil

filter

cap

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7-10 Maintenance and do-it-yourself

POWER STEERING FLUID

Check the fluid level.

The fluid level should be checked
using  the  “HOT”  range  at  fluid
temperatures  of  50  to  80°C  (122
to  1

76°F) or using the “COLD”

range at fluid temperatures of 0 to
30°C (32 to 86°F).

CAUTION

●

Do not overfill.

●

Use Type DEXRONTMIII or

equivalent.

BRAKE AND CLUTCH
FLUID

Check  the  fluid  level  in  each
reservoir. If the fluid level is below
the MIN line or the brake warning
light  comes  on,  add  DOT  4  fluid
up to the MAX line.
If  fluid must  be  added  frequently,
the  system  should  be  thoroughly
checked  by  your  ParsKhodro
dealer.

CAUTION

●

Refilling and checking the

brake system should be left to a
ParsKhodro dealer who will
have the necessary brake fluid
and technical knowledge.

●

Use only new fluid. Old,

inferior,  or  contaminated  fluid
may  damage  the  brake  and
clutch  systems.  The  use  of
improper fluids can damage the
brake  system  and  affect  the
vehicle’s stopping ability.

●

Do not spill the fluid on

painted surfaces. This will
damage the paint. If fluid is
spilled, wash with water.

WARNING

Brake  fluid  is  poisonous  and
should  be  stored  carefully  in
marked  containers  out  of  the
reach of children.

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7-11

WINDOW WASHER FLUID

Check  the  fluid  level  in  the
reservoir  tank  and  add  fluid  if
necessary.  Add  a  washer  solvent
to the water for better cleaning. In
the

winter

season,

add

windshield washer anti-freeze.
Follow

the

manufacturer’s

instructions for the mixture ratio.

CAUTION

not

substitute

engine

anti-freeze coolant for window
washer solution. This may
result in damage to the paint.

WARNING

Washer solution is poisonous
and should be stored carefully
in marked containers out of the
reach of children.

BATTERY



Keep the battery surface clean
and dry. Any corrosion should
be washed off with a solution of
baking soda and water.



Make

certain

the

terminal

connections are clean and
securely tightened.



If the vehicle is not used for
long,

disconne

the

“−”

negative battery terminal cable
to prevent discharge.

This

car

battery

maintenance-free  battery.  Do  not
dismantle  or  add  liquid,  to  avoid
damage to the battery or accident.
If  the  battery  not  working,  please
Contact your ParsKhodro dealer.
Please  note  the  warning  part  in
battery label.

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7-12 Maintenance and do-it-yourself

Warning

●

Do not expose the battery

to  flames  or  electrical  sparks.
Hydrogen  gas  generated  by
battery  action  is  explosive.  Do
not  allow  battery  fluid  to
contact your skin, eyes, fabrics,
or

painted

surfaces.

After

touching  a  battery  or  battery
cap,  do  not  touch  or  rub  your
eyes.  Thoroughly  wash  your
hands. If the acid contacts your
eyes,

skin

clothing,

immediately flush with water for
at least 15 minutes and seek
medical attention.

●

Keep the battery out of the

reach of children.

Battery caution label

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