2012 SSANGYONG NEW REXTON maintenance

2. MAINTENANCE
1) Level Check
Park the vehicle on a level ground and apply the parking brake. Stop the engine and wait more than 5
minutes.
Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean cloth. Reinsert it all the way.
Pull out it again and check the oil level.
The oil level should be between the maximum (Max) mark and minimum (Min) mark on the oil dipstick.
Oil should be replenished before the level goes below the minimum mark. -
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Operating vehicle with insufficient amount of oil can damage the engine. Make sure the engine oil
level is correct and add oil if necessary.
2) Replenishment
If the level gets to the lower point, open the filler cap on top of the cylinder block and add the genuine oil
without exceeding the level of the upper mark.
Recheck the oil level after 5 minutes.
Regularly check the engine oil level and add Ssangyong genuine engine oil if necessary.
Clean the dipstick with clean cloth so that any foreign materials cannot get into the engine.
The oil should not go above the upper mark on the dipstick.
The engine oil may be consumed more if the engine is new. -
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If the charge warning lamp ( ) on the instrument cluster comes on while driving, there is a
malfunction in the charge system including the battery. Therefore, carrying out the system check is
needed.
(4) Maintenance
Make sure that the battery cables are firmly connected.
If the terminals are corroded, clean them with a wire brush or sandpapers.
Always disconnect the battery cables with the ignition key removed. When disconnecting the battery
cables with the ignition key turned to ON or ACC position, several electric units can be damaged
due to sudden voltage change.
Check the battery for crack, damage or fluid leaks. Replace it if necessary.
Wipe out the battery fluid on the battery surface using a rubber glove and a clean cloth wetted with
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5. GUIDELINES FOR SERVICE WORKS
1) For Safety
To perform the service works easily and safely, the service technicians must keep the proper
working procedures and rules.
This manual provides the useful instructions to the service technicians so that they can perform
the service works with standard working process, skills, tips in time.
Please read this manual and follow the instructions carefully.
indicates information to assist maintenance and instructions.
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury or property damage.
However, above references and cautions cannot be inclusive measures, so should have habits of
paying attentions and cautions based on common senses.

5. GUIDELINES FOR SERVICE WORKS
1) For Safety
To perform the service works easily and safely, the service technicians must keep the proper
working procedures and rules.
This manual provides the useful instructions to the service technicians so that they can perform
the service works with standard working process, skills, tips in time.
Please read this manual and follow the instructions carefully.
indicates information to assist maintenance and instructions.
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury or property damage.
However, above references and cautions cannot be inclusive measures, so should have habits of
paying attentions and cautions based on common senses.