2008 GEELY MK wheel

Adjust seat back angle
Move seat forward or backward angleUsage and Maintenance of MK Series - Usage of MK Series2-7212.How to use ignition switch
(1) LOCK when key is at this position, it can be pulled out and inserted in easily. The function of this position
is to lock steering wheel. If the key cannot be turned from LOCK to ACC, please rotate the steering wheel slightly
while turning the ignition key.
(2) ACC radio and cigarette lighter is turned on when key is at this position.
(3) ON when key is at this position, the following indicator is on: battery charging, ABS, brake fluid level,
park brake, engine coolant temperature, engine MIL, airbag oil pressure.
(4) START Turn the key to this position to start the engine. When engine is started, release the key
immediately. It returns to ON automatically. When engine is on, do not turn the key to this position.
Notice:
(1) Do not pull the key out or turn it to LOCK before the car is fully stopped, or there will be dangers caused
by locking steering wheel or disabling some safety functions.
(2) It is prohibited to drive the car with engine turned off to ensure functioning of braking and steering booster.
(3) Do not let the key stay at ON for a long time when engine is off, or the battery fully discharged.
(4) Shift to neutral gear before ignition key is switched to START.
(5) Turn the steering wheel lightly after the car is fully stopped to make sure it is locked.
3.Unlock Steering Wheel
How to unlock steering wheel: insert ignition key, turn the steering wheel lightly and switch the ignition key.
Steering wheel is unlocked.
4.Adjust seat position
Seat back angle and cushion angle of front seats in MK-1 sedan can be adjusted.
(1) Adjust seat back angle
Turn around adjusting handle, and adjust seat back to appro
priate position.
(2) Move seat forward or backward
Steps:
a. pull adjusting handler up
b. Move the seat forward or backward, and adjust the seat to
appropriate position.
c. Put the handler down and move the seat again till it is
locked.
Attention: adjust the seat only when the car is fully stopped
to ensure safety.
(3) Front head rest can be adjusted in two ways.
Push the head rest from back to front, there are three fixed
positions to lock.If pushed over the final locking position,the
head rest can return to the original position after hand
withdraws.
(4) Fold Rear Row Seat
The seat back can be tilted forward so that the trunk will be
used to the last degree.
a. Remove the head rest
b. Unlock the seatback and fold it down.
Split seatback can be folded separately on demand.

2-85. Actions to ensure vehicle working condition and safe driving.
(1) To make sure of driving safety, execute the following inspections before driving.
a. Inspect fuel level, and add fuel when necessary.
b. Inspect illuminating lights, turning signal lights, braking signal lights to see if they work.
c.Check the position of rearview mirrors.
d.Check if breaking system functions well.
e.Check if glass of all the lights, windshield is clean.
(2) Regular inspection Perform the following regular inspections to ensure the vehicle work condition and
driving safety.
a. Check engine oil level. Park the vehicle on flat road; check the oil level with engine oil level indicator
at least 10 minutes after the engine is stopped. The oil level should be between the two marks. If it is
lower than "L" mark, add some oil; if it is higher than "F" mark, there is excessive oil, so release it.
Or investigate the cause of high oil level.
The volume between the lowest oil level ("L") and highest oil level ("F") is 1.4L.
b. Check engine coolant level. Check the level when the engine is cool. The coolant level should be between
LOW and FULL. If it is lower than "LOW", add coolant. If the coolant is much lower than Min (every
coolant fill is more than 1L) or the vehicle requires frequent fills,investigate if there is any problem with
the cooling system.
To keep the function of coolant, replace coolant every two years at the beginning of cold winter.
c. Check brake and clutch fluid level (sharing a reservoir). Brake fluid level should between the Max and
Min marks. And it is better to keep it close to the Max mark. Add fluid in time when there is not enough
fluid.
d. Check power steering fluid tank. The level should be between Max and Min marks. Refill when there
is not enough steering fluid to avoid pump stuck. It is strictly prohibited to run the vehicle without
steering fluid in any circumstances.
e. Check the charging status of battery and if the connection of battery wires is good.
f. Check tire status and pressure
g. Check the status of wipers.
(3) Observe warning lights and indicators on instrument panel.
a. There are various warning lights and indicators on the instrument panel of MK-1 sedans to indicate and
warn abnormal operations of engine, braking, and charging systems.
b. Pay attention to these lights when driving.When the warning lights or indicators are on,stop the vehicle,
check the vehicle and resolve the causes to make sure the vehicle works well or drives safely.
6. Correct ways to use new cars
Reliability and stability of components in new cars and recently repaired cars still need to be confirmed, and
relative parts are not broken-in, so they must be used carefully to ensure driving safety, to avoid abnormal damage,
and to extend the useful life of the car.
(1) Before driving inspection The following inspections must be performed on the new car to ensure car safety
and reliable operation:
a. Check if instrument panel, warning lights, and indicator, front and rear wiper and washer, and switches
work.
b. Check if the fastening of driveline, steering, suspension, wheels and other connection parts is good.Usage and Maintenance of MK Series - Usage of MK Series

2-9 c. Check levels of braking fluid, engine coolant, engine oil, transmission oil, power steering fluid, and
washing fluid to see if there is any leaking.
d. Inspect if brake pedal, clutch pedal, accelerator pedal, transmission shifter, steering wheel, choke are
loose or stuck. The free travel of clutch pedal is 5~15mm, the free travel of brake pedal is 1~6mm and
the free play of steering wheel is less than 30mm(measurement point at margin of steering wheel). if it
is out of this normal range, the clutch needs to be tuned.
e. Inspect if the connection of battery, lamps and signal lights are normal, and if the wire routing and
position are correct and not loose.
f. Inspect if the tire pressure is correct.
(2) On-road inspection If the inspection result of the above items is good, start the engine and test the car on
road, and perform the following inspections.
a. Acceleration pedal, see if the operation is smooth and if it is loose.
b. Clutch, see if there is any stuck or abnormal noise, and slip when driving.
c. Transmission,check if shifting is smooth,or rough and wrong shifting.Inspect if the display of A/T
shift lever is normal.
d. Steering, check if steering is light and smooth, and if the steering wheel turns back after steering.
e. Brake pedal, apply brake pedal to check if the braking functions well when vehicle speed is at
40km/h and if the vehicle runs off track.
f. Park brake, when parking brake handler is pulled, there should be 6~9 clicking sounds. Pull park brake
when vehicle is running at the speed of 20km/h and transmission is at neutral gear to see if it brakes.
g. Vehicle speed meter, observe the vehicle speed meter while driving. When speed changes, check if the
indicator is moving steadily or shakes.
h. Heating and air-conditioning.Try every control button to see if both heating and cooling system work
well.
i. Abnormal noise, listen carefully to see if there is any abnormal noise from engine, drive line system or
any other parts of the vehicle at a steady speed and during accelerating, and decelerating.
(3) Inspection after test ride check if there is anything abnormal in the vehicle while driving and conduct the
following inspections after the vehicle is parked.
a. Check electrical fan When engine coolant temperature is beyond 92.5°C, the radiator fan should be
running; When A/C is on and the pressure of refrigerant is more than 1.5 cooling ton, air conditioning
cooling fan should be running.
b. Check headlamp, method: park the car 5m away from the inspection surface (inspection board, curtain,
or wall) to the front bumper, and check if the beam from headlamp is good. The upper level if headlamp
should be 540mm above the ground, and the distance between headlamps on the two sides is 900mm.
c. Inspect engine idle speed,idle speed of hot engine is 800r/min±50r/min,when A/C compressor works,
the idle speed should be 900r/min±50r/min. If idle speed is abnormal, adjust the idle speed adjust
ment screw to adjust it.
(4) Usage of new cars in breaking-in period Follow the instructions below in the first 1500~2500km breaking
mileage to avoid wear and abnormal damage in breaking-in period, and to improve vehicle performance, fuel
economy and to extend vehicle useful life.
a. Drive steadily during breaking-in; do not accelerate harshly to avoid running engine at high speed.
Engine should not exceed 4500r/min in any gears. Especially at the early stage of breaking-in, vehicleUsage and Maintenance of MK Series - Usage of MK Series

2-13For servicing items whose deadlines have expired, they should be maintained at the same intervals as before. The
intervals are recorded in maintenance schedule.
Rubber hoses
Used in cooling and heating system, braking and fuel-feeding systems should be inspected by qualified Geely
technicians according to Geely maintenance schedule.
There are all very important maintenance items. Hoses must be replaced immediately should there be any aging
or damage. Please pay attention, rubber hoses age as time goes by, and they may have problems of inflation, wear,
or crack.
Special Tips
If the vehicle is driven under one or more of the following circumstances, the maintenance items should be
carried out more frequently. See attached maintenance schedule.
A Road condition
1. drive on rough, muddy or skiddy roads
2. drive on dusty roads.
B driving condition
1. Repeat driving within 8km a few times, or when the outdoor temperature is below 0 degree centigrade.
2. Idle the car drive at a low speed for a long time, such as police car, taxi, or door to door delivery vehicles.
3. Continuously drive the car at high speed for more than 2 hours (80% of the max speed).IV. Regular inspections1. weekly schedule

inspect engine oil level and cleanness
inspect engine coolant level
inspect brake fluid level

inspect windshield wash fluid level
inspect power steering fluid level
2. monthly inspections

inspect water pump belt
inspect electrolyte level in battery
inspect tire air pressure and wear

inspect steering wheel
inspect brake
inspect acceleration pedal
3. inspection when driving (low speed)

inspect speed meter and water temperature
check steering wheel power and if vehicle runs off-track

check if the front wheels skid or swing
inspect if brake functions or if the vehicle runs off-track when brake is functioning
4. other inspection items
Eliminate problems immediately when there is anything abnormalUsage and Maintenance of MK Series - Maintenance Category and Content of MK Sedan

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VI. Table 2 Maintenance Timetable of Geely Freedom Cruiser SedanMaintain the vehicle when either mileage or time has reached maintenance requirements. User should keep
maintaining the vehicle to no less than 100000km. User can send the vehicle for inspection and repair in advance
if it has been through special conditions.SystemInspection itemX1000km
Year7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 67.5 75
0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5Steering
SystemSteering-wheel Play,Fastening and abnormal noiseOperation
Oil Leak
FasteningFastening,abnormal noise and damage
Steering link,joint,rack and dust bootcrack and damage
Abnormal noise at a joint
Wheel adjustment
Left and right rotation angle
Trie pressure
Tire crack and damage
Tire thread and uneven wearMetal dust,stone and foreign materialLoose hub nut and boltFront wheel bearing abnormal noise
Rear wheel bearing abnormal noiseFree play
Operation
Oil leak and oil level
Operation system abnormal noise
Replace oil
Replace ATF
Oil leak and oil level
Joint fasteningUniversal joint,dust root crack and damageSpline abnormal noise
Universal joint abnormal nosie
Free play and Function
Function
Operating travel
FunctionParking brake cable fastening,abnormal noise and damageo......Inspect ......ReplaceTable 2 Drive
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Drive
Train
Braking
SystemSteering
Wheel
Steering
Gear
Steering
Link and
Joint
Knuckle
Front
Wheel
Wheel
Clutch
ManualTransmissionAutomaticTransmissionDriveshaftBrake
Pedal
Parking
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VII . Additional maintenance scheduleVehicles run in special circumstances require higher frequency of maintenance as listed below. Replacement of engine oil
Replacement of engine oil filter B-1: repeated short-distance driving and outer air temperature under zero within 8km (kilometer)
Inspection of the brake friction wafer and braking drum
Inspection of the braking pad and braking disc B-2: long-term empty run and / or long-distance driving with low speed, such as police wagon, taxi or automobile delivering
goods to the customers etcEvery 2,500km (kilometer) or every 3 months
Every 5,000km (kilometer) or every 6 months
Every 10,000 km (kilometer) or every 6 months
Every 5,000km (kilometer) or every 3 monthsB-3: continuous high-speed driving for more than 2 hours (80% of the maximum vehicle speed or above)
Replacement of driving axle oil of the manual transmission
Inspection or replacement of the driving axle fluid of the
automatic transmissionEvery 40,000km (kilometer) or every 48 months
Every 40,000km (kilometer) or every 24 months Inspection of the brake friction wafer and braking drum
Inspection of the braking pad and braking disc
Inspection of the brake piping and hose
Inspection of the transmit shaft ball and joint and dust shield
Inspection of the drive shaft cover
Inspection of the steering wheel, connecting rod and steering gear
box oil
Inspection of the front and rear suspension devices
Screwing down the bolts and nuts of the chassis and vehicle body A-1: driving on bumpy, muddy or melted snow road.
Replacement of engine oil
Replacement of engine oil filter
Inspection and replacement of air filter
Inspection of the brake friction wafer and braking drum
Inspection of the braking pad and braking disc
Replacement of the air conditioner filterA-2: driving on dusty roadEvery 10,000 km (kilometer) or every 6 months
Every 5,000km (kilometer) or every 3 months
Driving for 1000 km (kilometer) for the first time and
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Every 5,000km (kilometer) or every 6 months
Every 2,500km (kilometer) or every 3 months
Every 10,000 km (kilometer) or every 6 months
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2-18Section 3 Daily Maintenance of MK SedanDaily maintenance means operation of vehicle regular inspection, cleaning, fastening, and refilling according to
vehicle usage and condition on the basis of regular maintenance to make sure the vehicle is at good status. Daily
maintenance can be performed by driver or professional automotive mechanics in daily use of vehicle. But some
of the items must be conducted by professional mechanics at service shops.
1. Maintenance of air cleaner
Air cleaner filters the air that is coming into engine for the first time. Dust and other dirt filtered out gathers in the
induction tube. Air cleaner filters a lot of dust and dirty, so it must be cleaned in time.
2. Maintenance of air filter
Air filter does not only filter the dust and dirt in the air, but also keeps smooth ventilation. Its status has great effects
on the fuel economy and power of the engine, so it must be checked and maintained in time.
Before it is time to replace air filter, maintain it. Remove the filter, knock it with hand or stick to get rid of dust
on the filter and remove dirt inside the filter cover according to the cleanness of the road that the vehicle usually
runs on.
ATTENTION: do not clean the filter with wet cloth. Fasten the filter well when installing it back.
3. Maintenance of battery
Battery is used to start the vehicle and supply power to electrical facilities. Its status directly affects the regular
usage of the vehicle, especially for vehicles equipped with electrical controlled facilities. Keeping the battery in
good technical status and connections is especially important. It is necessary to often perform the following
inspections and maintenance in regular usage:
(1) Clean the outside of battery Inspect if the battery case or cover surface is dirty or has dirt, oil, or other dirty
things regularly. Clean it and keep the surface dry to avoid electrical leak caused by cover deformation.
(2) Check battery connections Bad connection between battery electrode and cable results in low engine start
speed which makes it difficult to start the vehicle or the vehicle cannot be started because of low output voltage
from battery. Loose connection at battery end leads to damage of electrical components and loss of trouble code
and other information stored in RAM of the computer system as a result of low voltage. Therefore, it is necessary
to check if the connection of cables on the battery electrode is good. When it is found loose, it must be fastened.
If there is any rust, the cables must be loosened, washed clean and be connected again.
4. Maintenance of tires and wheels
(1) Keeping tires and wheels under good condition is very important to vehicle fuel consumption and driving
safety. Therefore, inspect and maintain the tires regularly. Every 10000 km, the wheels should be adjusted. Follow
the sequence in picture 3:
Judge if there is any hidden problems in vehicle chassis mechanism by observing wear in different places, andfinding out the hidden problems does not only help you to understand
the technical status of the vehicle, but also benefits driving safety.
a. Serious wear on both edges of tire tread, means tires often
work with low tire pressure.
b. Wear of middle of the tire tread is mainly because the tires
are used with high tire pressure.This kind of wear shortens
the useful life of tires, and may result in sudden flat tire
when the vehicle runs on uneven road surface or meets any
obstacles.Usage and Maintenance of MK Series - Daily Maintenance of MK Sedan

2-19 (4) Tire wear limits When the wear limit mark on tire shows up as the tire wears, it must be replaced with new tires (wear limit mark
indicates the thickness of tire pattern is 1.6mm).
5. Maintenance of wiper and washer
Status of wiper and washer directly influences windshield and driver's view. So, pay attention to wipers and
washers.
(1) Wiper Check if the wiper blade has any damage, deformation, which affects windshield wiping quality
and if the wiper works well. If wiper blade does not wipe well or the wiper does not work well, fix or replace it
in time.
(2) Washer Check washing fluid level in the tank, and refill when necessary. To get best washing effects, use
specified washing fluid, refill slowly, and pay attention not to mix it with any dirt. Mix the washing fluid with some
alcohol in winter to avoid freezing.
6. inspect and adjust headlampIncorrect beam of the headlamps affects safety of driving in the dark. So they must be inspected regularly, and be
adjusted when necessary.
7. Maintenance of inside the vehicle
The major content of maintenance inside the vehicle is cleaning, to keep the vehicle clean and provide fresh and
pleasant driving circumstance. The key points of indoor cleaning are:
(1) Ways to remove stains Get rid of dust before trying to remove stains, and then apply appropriate cleansing,and wipe the stains off with clean, soft, and not too wet cloth repeatedly.
(2) Cleansing It is better to remove stains on textile and man-made leather with hydro solvent made from soap
fluid and surface active agent. Be careful to avoid using any cleansing because they may corrode the synthetic
decoration materials more or less. Ball-pen and lipstick marks can be removed with alcohol, grease can be removed
with low Ron value gasoline, and chocolate and sugar stains can be cleaned with ammonia spirit, asphalt must be
cleaned with special cleansing.Tire Specification Tire Pressure (KPa)
Front Tire 185/60R15 84H or 175/65R14 82H 230
Rear Tire 185/60R15 84H or 175/65R14 82H 210c. Wavy wear on the tread is related to its quality and positioning of the wheels. Find out the root cause
and eliminate any problems.
d. Serious wear on the outer side beside the tread of steering wheels means the wheel outward leaning angle
is too big; wear on the inner side beside the tread means the leaning angle is too small.
e. When the toe-in value is getting smaller, the wear on the outer side of tread is in shape of saws. On the
contrary, when the inner side has the saw shape wear means the toe-in value is too big.
(2) Maintenance
a. Keep the tire pressure to specified value under any circumstances. Measure the pressure on cold tire
b. Check tire pressure regularly, and remove any indented objects that may stick through the tires.
c. Avoid oil, gasoline, and brake fluid on tires.
d. When replaced with new tires, the wheels need to be balanced and adjusted again. Or the vehicle may
shake when running at high speed and bear abnormal wear.
e. Do not mix tires of different structure, pattern, or brand on one vehicle.
(3) Tire specification and pressureUsage and Maintenance of MK Series - Daily Maintenance of MK Sedan