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Rover 75 1999-2006

Сообщение nekesha » 09 мар 2015, 15:08

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  Before you Drive Driving Controls Audio System Maintenance Emergency Information Technical Data…

• Page 2: Symbols Used

  © MG Rover Group Limited 2003 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form, electronic, mechanical, recording or other means without prior written permission from MG Rover Group Limited.

• Page 3: Security Card

  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 •…

• Page 5: Before You Drive

  Before you Drive 6 Controls 7 Locks & Alarm 17 Seats 21 Seat Belts 25 Child Restraints 27 Airbag SRS 33 Steering Column 34 Mirrors 36 Windows 37 Sunroof 38 Heating & Ventilation 46 Parking Heater 53 Interior Equipment 59 In-Car Telephones 60 Load Carrying — Saloon 62 Load Carrying — Tourer 69 Towing…

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  Controls Before you Drive Controls 1. Mirror controls * and rear fog light switches 2. Front 3. Main lighting switch 4. Direction indicators 5. Instrument panel 6. Starter switch 7. Horn 8. Wiper/washer controls 9. Clock 10. Heating/air conditioning controls 11.

• Page 7: Locks And Alarm

  Rover dealer. HANDSET (except when passengers are to be left inside the car). NOTE: MG Rover dealers do not stock spare keys, time has to be ENGINE IMMOBILISATION allowed for replacements to be programmed to your security system and then Engine immobilisation is an important aspect of the security delivered to the dealer.

• Page 8: Locking The Car And Arming The Alarm

  Locks & Alarm LOCKING THE CAR AND ARMING THE ALARM Locking Using the remote handset With the remote handset: 1. Shut the doors, bonnet and luggage compartment. 2. Press the lock (padlock symbol) button once: • all doors are superlocked (see ‘Superlocking’, page 9) •…

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  Locks & Alarm Superlocking Anti-theft alarm indicator light The light provides information about the status of the alarm For safety, NEVER use Superlocking if passengers are to system, as follows: remain inside the car — in an emergency they would not be able •…
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  Press the closed padlock symbol on the switch to lock (the alarm will not be armed), and the open padlock This feature can be disabled by an MG Rover dealer. symbol to unlock. This is a personal security feature, which enables the driver’s door NOTE: The locking switch will not operate the locks if the alarm has been alone to be unlocked, leaving the other doors in a locked state.
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  1. First operation of the door handle unlocks the door. 2. Second operation of the door handle opens the door. Speed-related locking Speed related locking can be selected or deselected by an MG Rover dealer. This feature locks all the doors automatically when the road speed…
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  Locks & Alarm LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT (Saloon models) For convenience, with the alarm system armed, the luggage compartment can be unlocked and opened USING THE KEY, Do not drive with the luggage compartment open, as poisonous without activating the alarm (the rest of the car will remain exhaust gases will enter the car.
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  Locks & Alarm TAILGATE (Tourer models) Do not drive with the tailgate open, as poisonous exhaust gases will enter the car. HB0037 When closing the tailgate, use the two hand grips set into the trim panel on the inside of the tailgate (arrowed in illustration) to pull the tailgate down.
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  Locks & Alarm Tailgate window Tailgate emergency release Do not drive with the tailgate window open, as poisonous exhaust gases will enter the car. HB0500 If the battery is disconnected or discharged, the tailgate can be opened manually as follows: •…

• Page 15: Child-Proof Locks

  Locks & Alarm CHILD-PROOF LOCKS NEVER leave children unsupervised in the car. H2691 Move the locking levers on the rear doors down to engage the child locks. With the child-proof locks engaged, the rear doors cannot be opened from inside the car, thereby avoiding the risk of a door being opened accidentally while the car is moving.

• Page 16: Battery Replacement

  The handset battery should last for approximately three years The handset is now ready for use. dependent upon use. It is recommended that you fit an MG Rover YWK10003 or a Panasonic CR2032 replacement battery. Handset re-synchronisation…

• Page 17: Correct Seating Position

  Seats Seats CORRECT SEATING POSITION HEAD RESTRAINTS To avoid the risk of loss of control and personal injury, DO Adjust the head restraint so that the cushion is level with the NOT 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.

• Page 18: Manually Operated Front Seats

  Seats MANUALLY OPERATED FRONT SEATS* 1. Forward/rearward adjustment Lift the lever and slide the seat into position. Make sure the seat is locked in position before driving. 2. Height adjustment (Driver’s seat only) Lift the lever and apply weight to lower the seat rearwards, or allow the seat to rise forwards, as required.

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  Seats POWER-OPERATED FRONT SEATS* 1. Forward/rearward adjustment Push and hold the switch forwards or rearwards to move the seat. 2. Seat cushion angle (Driver’s seat only) Push the front of the switch up or down to tilt the seat cushion. 3.
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  Seats DRIVER’S SEAT MEMORY FACILITY* To recall a stored position after the seat has been moved by another driver, open the driver’s door and press the appropriate memory Before activating the seat memory and lazy seat functions, pre-set button. The seat will return to the position stored by that ensure that the area immediately surrounding the seat is clear memory pre-set, a double chime will sound to confirm that the of obstructions and that all occupants are clear of moving parts.

• Page 21: Seat Belt Safety

  Seat Belts • DO NOT allow foreign matter (particularly sugary food and Seat Belts SEAT BELT SAFETY The seat belts fitted to your vehicle are intended for use by adult drink particles) to enter the seat belt locks — such substances can sized occupants.

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  Seat Belts SEAT BELTS Seat belts are designed to bear upon the bony structure of the body (pelvis, chest and shoulders) and can only be worn safely with the Ensure that all seat belts are worn correctly — an improperly seats in a near-upright position;…

• Page 23: Seat Belt Pretensioners

  SRS warning light’, page 31). NOTE: After any impact, always have the seat belts and pre-tensioners checked and, if necessary, replaced by an MG Rover dealer. If the pre-tensioners have been activated, the seat belts will still function as restraints, and must be worn in the event that the…

• Page 24: Caring For Seat Belts

  Seat Belts CARING FOR SEAT BELTS Always replace a seat belt assembly where the webbing shows signs of fraying. Regularly inspect the belt webbing for signs of fraying, cuts and wear; also pay particular attention to the condition of the fixing points and adjusters.

• Page 25: Child Restraints

  For optimum protection, it is recommended that children weighing up to 13 kg (or approximately 18 months of age) are restrained in an MG Rover-approved rear facing child seat in an outer rear seating position. All infant and child restraint systems are designed to be secured in the car by means of a standard seat belt.

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  Child Restraints Child restraint seating options Mass Group Seating Positions Front Passenger Rear Outboard Rear Centre (As indicated on child safety seat packaging) 0 = Up to 10 kg (0 — 9 months) 0+ = Up to 13 kg (0 — 18 months) I = 9 to 18 kg (9 months — 4 years) II &…

• Page 27: Airbag Srs

  Airbag SRS Airbag SRS AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM Provided the front seat occupants are correctly seated, with seat (SRS) belts properly worn, the airbags will provide additional protection to the chest and facial areas in the event of the car receiving a The airbag SRS provides ADDITIONAL protection in a severe frontal impact, and to the side of the body facing the impact, severe impact only.

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  • Non-approved seat covers fitted over a front seat (in particular, be aware that seat covers approved for other cars will NOT be suitable for this car). If in doubt, seek advice from an MG Rover dealer.
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  Airbag SRS HOW THE AIRBAG SRS OPERATES In the event of a collision, the airbag control unit monitors the rate of deceleration or acceleration induced by the collision, to determine whether the airbags should be deployed. NOTE: The airbag SRS is not designed to operate as a result of rear collisions, minor frontal or side impacts, or if the car overturns;…
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  NEVER be fitted, and it is recommended that any repair or replacement the side of the vehicle, to enable unobstructed inflation of the to the front seats be carried out by an MG Rover dealer (see ‘SERVICE side airbags. INFORMATION’, page 32).
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  Any The light will illuminate as a bulb and system check when the damage or suspect fitting should be referred to an MG Rover dealer for starter switch is turned to the second position and will extinguish examination.

• Page 32: Service Information

  The components of the airbag SRS are sensitive to electrical and physical interference; it is recommended that you ALWAYS seek the assistance of an MG Rover dealer to carry out any of the following: • Removal or repair of any wiring or component in the vicinity of the airbag SRS components, including: the steering wheel, steering column, front seats, fascia and instrument panel.

• Page 33: Steering Column Adjustment

  Steering Column Steering Column STEERING COLUMN ADJUSTMENT 3. Pull or push the steering wheel closer to, or further away from, your body. DO NOT attempt to adjust the height or angle of the steering 4. Once a comfortable driving position has been selected, pull wheel while the car is in motion.

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  Mirrors Mirrors POWER-OPERATED DOOR MIRRORS Mirror folding The body of each door mirror is designed to fold flat against the NOTE: Objects viewed in exterior mirrors may appear further away than side of the car on impact. The mirrors can also be folded back they actually are.

• Page 35: Interior Rearview Mirror

  Mirrors INTERIOR REAR-VIEW MIRROR VANITY MIRROR Adjust the body of the mirror by hand to achieve the best possible The driver’s vanity mirror * should only be used when the car view to the rear. The dipping function of both the automatic and is stationary manual mirrors helps to reduce glare from the headlights of following vehicles at night.

• Page 36: Power-Operated Window Controls

  Windows Windows POWER-OPERATED WINDOW CONTROLS Operating the windows The electric windows can be operated when the starter switch is Accidental closing of a power-operated window on fingers, in the first or second position and for up to 40 seconds after the hands or on any other vulnerable parts of the body can result in starter switch is turned off (provided neither front door is opened serious injury.

• Page 37: Sunroof Operation

  Sunroof Sunroof SUNROOF OPERATION* The sunroof opens and closes in two separate phases, as follows: • To TILT the roof: Accidental closing of a sunroof on fingers, hands or any With the sunroof either open or closed, press and release the vulnerable part of the body, can result in serious injury.

• Page 38: Heating And Ventilation

  Heating & Ventilation Heating & Ventilation VENTILATION Cars fitted with Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) are equipped with an additional outlet which supplies unheated or cooled air to the rear of the passenger compartment. Face level vents H2733 Rotate the thumbwheel down to close or up to open the vents. Direct the air flow by moving the control in the centre of the louvres up or down, or from side to side.

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  Heating & Ventilation HEATING 2. Air distribution control Control panel NOTE: When distributing air to the face level vents, they must be FULLY open to ensure best performance. Face level vents only. Foot and face level vents. Foot level vents. Foot level, windscreen and side window vents.
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  Heating & Ventilation hold the recirculation button for 2 seconds (until the light in 6. Rear screen demister the switch flashes) — but note that the function must then be The demister will only function with the engine running. switched off manually. Press to operate;…
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  Heating & Ventilation Operating advice Heater bypass control The following procedures will enable you to gain maximum benefit from the heating and ventilation system. However, because the system uses heat from the engine to warm the air, full heating will not be available until the engine reaches its normal operating temperature.

• Page 42: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc)

  Heating & Ventilation Particle/pollen filter/odour filter AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (ATC)* A particle filter will help to keep the car interior free from pollen and dust. To remain fully effective, the filter should be replaced every 2 years or 50,000 km, at the time of an oil service or inspection.

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  Heating & Ventilation While the controls can be adjusted manually to satisfy individual Temperature control requirements, allowing the system to function automatically (in Operate the rocker switches on either side of the display to set the Auto mode) is by far the simplest method of operation for the required temperature for the corresponding side of the passenger owner and is preferable in most operating conditions.
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  Heating & Ventilation Economy mode Air distribution control Press the ‘ECON’ button to operate (the display shows Press the button to adjust. Air distribution changes ‘ECON’). sequentially with each press of the control, as follows: In economy mode, the air conditioning compressor is switched off Face level vents only.
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  Heating & Ventilation To operate recirculation manually, press the switch (the indicator Temperature conversion in the switch illuminates). Note that if ECON mode has been Press the switch to convert the temperature display to or selected, or the air conditioning is off, recirculation will switch off from Fahrenheit or Centigrade.

• Page 46: Parking Heater

  Parking Heater Parking Heater PARKING HEATER* DO NOT operate the parking heater in enclosed spaces, such Some diesel engine cars are equipped with a programmable as garages or workshops. A hazardous build up of exhaust automatic heating facility, which enables the owner to pre-heat fumes may occur.

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  Parking Heater SETTING & OPERATING THE PARKING HEATER Timer unit controls HB0492 HB0491 1. Manual operation control. The parking heater timer unit is located in the centre console Press to manually turn the parking heater on or off. cubby box. Up to three separate preset operating start times can be 2.
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  Parking Heater Setting the current time Setting the heater start time presets Up to three different preset start times can be programmed using NOTE: Both the current time and any preset start-up time are set and the timer unit, as follows: displayed in 24 hour clock format.

• Page 49: Using The Remote Handset

  Parking Heater Manual operation USING THE REMOTE HANDSET Manual operation allows you to switch on the heater, either when leaving the vehicle for a short time, or when parked up, to keep the car interior warm. To switch the heater on, press the manual operation control (1) — the flame symbol in the display illuminates.

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  Parking Heater Remote handset controls To deactivate the parking heater at any time during operation, press and hold the ‘OFF’ button for approximately 1 second (or until the indicator light illuminates constantly). The indicator light should then stop flashing. Checking the preset running time The preset running time can be adjusted, in 10 minute increments, between 10 minutes and 60 minutes.
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  If the light fails to flash, repeat the above procedure. NOTE: Up to 2 additional remote handsets can be synchronised for use with your parking heater. Replacement or additional handsets can be ordered through your MG Rover dealer.

• Page 52: Replacing The Handset Batteries

  Parking Heater REPLACING THE HANDSET BATTERIES Battery replacement Battery condition The handset indicator light automatically informs the user of the condition of the batteries when the handset is used. Press either of the handset buttons and check the battery condition as follows: Battery condition Indicator light Batteries good…

• Page 53: Interior Equipment

  Interior Equipment Interior Equipment FRONT COURTESY AND MAP READING LIGHTS ‘Permanent off’ If necessary, the automatic illumination features described above can be switched off, as follows: Press and hold the courtesy light switch (arrowed in illustration) for a full 5 seconds. The interior lights (including the luggage compartment light) will flash and then extinguish.

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  Interior Equipment REAR COURTESY AND READING LIGHTS CLOCK 11 12 H2677 The rear courtesy lights illuminate and extinguish automatically in conjunction with the front courtesy lights. Press the appropriate H2678 switch to illuminate the relevant map reading light — press again to switch off.

• Page 55: Cigar Lighter

  Interior Equipment CIGAR LIGHTER ASHTRAYS Front ashtray ONLY hold the cigar lighter by the handle. H2730a Press the leading edge of the ashtray to open. H2737b To empty the front ashtray, press the tray eject catch (see inset) and With the starter switch turned on, press the cigar lighter cover to lift the inner tray from the surround.

• Page 56: Cubby Box

  Lift the release catch (arrowed) to open the lid. The cubby box is designed to securely hold tapes or compact discs and the accessory torch available from an MG Rover dealer. H2721 NOTE: If an auxiliary power socket is fitted to the vehicle, it will be located in the cubby box.

• Page 57: Front Cup Holder

  Interior Equipment REAR ARM REST STOWAGE* CUP HOLDERS Front cup holder H2718 Lift catch (arrowed) to open. Stowage spaces are provided for a pen, memo pad and cup rests for use when the car is stationary. Space is also provided for the optional first aid kit. H3030a Press the passenger side panel to open.

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  Interior Equipment Rear cup holder REAR SUNBLIND* H2729 H2779a Press the front of the cup holder to open. Press the switch to raise or lower the blind. Ensure that passengers are warned to keep clear of the sunblind while it is being operated.
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  In-Car Telephones In-Car Telephones IN-CAR TELEPHONES Refrain from operating a telephone fitted with its own aerial inside the car (see main text). Your car uses a number of electronic systems designed to provide you with maximum comfort, safety and economy. These systems may be affected by the use of non-approved mobile communication equipment inside the car.

• Page 60: Folding The Rear Seats

  Load Carrying — Saloon Load Carrying — Saloon FOLDING THE REAR SEATS ‘Latch secure’ indicators DO NOT carry objects on the rear shelf — they could become Ensure that the rear seat backrests are securely latched in the dangerous projectiles in the event of an accident. upright position when the seat is in use and when loads are carried in the luggage area behind.

• Page 61: Roof Racks

  To ensure absolute safety, only fit accessories that have been Ensure that all long loads which project into the passenger designed and tested for your car. Your MG Rover dealer will compartment are securely restrained. provide details of approved tow bars and roof racks.

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  Load Carrying — Tourer Load Carrying — Tourer FOLDING THE REAR SEATS ‘Latch secure’ indicators The rear seat backrest is divided into two parts, either, or both, of Ensure that the rear seat backrests are securely latched in the which can be folded forward onto the seat cushion to increase the upright position when the seat is in use and when loads are loadspace area.

• Page 63: Load Carrying

  Load Carrying — Tourer LOAD CARRYING Lashing rings Carrying long loads HB0201 On some models, a fold down hatch is fitted into the rear seat. This enables longer loads to be carried at the same time as one or two rear passengers.

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  Use the strap to secure loose items such as a first aid kit some cars, both the left and right hand compartments are used to house the (available as an accessory from MG Rover dealers), or to restrain audio system amplifier and woofer.
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  A shallow storage compartment is set into the tailgate trim. This is principally intended to house the emergency warning triangle, available as an accessory from MG Rover dealers. Twist the two turnbuckles (shown in upper inset) a quarter turn anti-clockwise to release the cover.

• Page 66: Loadspace Cover

  Load Carrying — Tourer LOADSPACE COVER To release the loadspace cover cassette from the car, depress the two catches (shown in upper inset). When refitting, push the cassette firmly into position and ensure the catches are fully engaged. DO NOT carry luggage on top of the loadspace cover. Loose items could become dangerous projectiles in the event of an accident or emergency manoeuvre.

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  Load Carrying — Tourer STOWAGE SAFETY NET Using the safety net with the rear seats folded HB0033 HB0032 1. Detach the safety net/loadspace cover cassette from its normal On some cars, the loadspace cover cassette also incorporates a position behind the rear seats. safety net, designed to prevent loose loads and items of luggage 2.
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  To ensure absolute safety, only fit accessories that have been the mounting blocks). The left hand mounting block will designed and tested for your car. Your MG Rover dealer will engage first; once both blocks have engaged, push the cassette provide details of approved tow bars and roof racks.
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  To ensure absolute safety, only fit accessories that have been designed and tested for your car. Your MG Rover dealer will provide details of approved tow bars. The permissible maximum towing weight, the maximum rear axle weight and towing hitch downward load and the maximum towing hitch overhang, are given in ‘Technical data’.
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  Towing HB0501 Tourer models The illustration shows the bumper assembly removed. • The main picture shows left and right-side mounting points. • The inset shows the additional mounting points on the underside of the car (underside mounting points on the right- side are similar).

• Page 71: Towing A Trailer

  Towing • For maximum stability, ensure that trailer loads are properly TOWING A TRAILER secured and unable to shift position during transit. Also, DO NOT use the rear lashing point for towing purposes — position loads so that most of the weight is placed close to the serious damage to the car may result.

• Page 73: Driving Controls

  Driving Controls 74 Instruments 76 Trip Computer 78 Warning Lights 82 Message Centre 88 Starting & Driving 92 Catalytic Converter 93 Environmental Driving 95 Automatic Transmission 99 Manual Gearbox 100 Fuel System 104 Lights & Indicators 110 Wipers & Washers 112 Cruise Control 114 Brakes 118 Traction Control…

• Page 74: Instrument Panel

  Instruments Driving Controls 3. Speedometer Instruments INSTRUMENT PANEL Indicates road speed in kilometres per hour. 4. Fuel gauge The pointer falls to zero when the starter switch is turned off, but quickly rises to show the level of fuel in the tank when the switch is turned to the second position.

• Page 75: Trip Recorder

  Instruments TRIP RECORDER Service interval display (3) This shows the distance remaining before the next oil service or inspection is due. When the starter switch is initially turned to the second position, the service type and the distance remaining until the next service is due are displayed for approximately four seconds, after which the display reverts to show the odometer, trip recorder and external temperature readings.

• Page 76: Trip Computer

  Trip Computer Trip Computer TRIP COMPUTER — FUNCTION SELECTION* When the starter switch is turned on, the different trip computer functions can be selected by pressing the button on the end of the left-hand column stalk. Repeated pressing of the button causes the display to scroll through the following possible selections.

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  Trip Computer Range (distance to tank empty) Limit (overspeed) This function is automatic and displays the remaining distance you The overspeed warning function is an aid to keeping within speed can travel before the fuel gauge reads empty. The distance will limits set by the driver.

• Page 78: Warning Lights

  Warning Lights Warning Lights WARNING LIGHT POSITION AND OPERATION Direction indicators — GREEN The left and right direction indicators (3) are represented by directional arrows located at the top of the instrument panel. The warning lights flash in time with the left or right direction indicator lights whenever they are operating.

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  Warning Lights CENTRE CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS Main beam — BLUE Illuminates when the headlights are switched to main beam. Check engine — YELLOW (petrol models only) This warning light is used to indicate faults detected by the engine management system. The indicator illuminates as a system check when the starter switch is turned to H2759 the second position and should extinguish when the engine is…
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  Warning Lights Seat belt warning — RED UPPER CENTRE CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS — The light illuminates for approximately five seconds (standard instrument panel only) when the engine is started as a reminder to the driver to ensure that all occupied seat belts are securely fastened. NOTE: In some markets the light will fail to extinguish until the seat belts are fastened.
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  Warning Lights Trailer light failure — YELLOW Traction control — YELLOW* This warning light only functions when a trailer has On cars equipped with the standard instrument panel been electrically connected to the car’s exterior lighting (no message centre), the light flashes while the traction circuit using the dedicated socket.

• Page 82: Message Centre

  Message Centre Message Centre MESSAGE CENTRE DISPLAY* Bonnet/boot or tailgate open — RED Small icon used to warn that the bonnet or boot is still open after the main warning display has timed out. Close the bonnet/boot securely before attempting to drive the car. Door open — RED A large vehicle icon showing the relevant door opened with the words ‘DOOR OPEN’…

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  Message Centre Main beam fail — YELLOW Brake light fail — YELLOW A large vehicle icon with a main headlight with the A large vehicle icon with an active brake light with message ‘MAIN BEAM FAIL’ is displayed. The the message ‘BRAKE LIGHT FAIL’ is displayed. icon shows a main beam headlight on the left or The icon shows a brake light on the same side of right hand side of the car in accordance with the side suffering the…
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  Message Centre Number plate light fail — YELLOW Low fuel level — YELLOW A large vehicle icon with an active number plate This icon is displayed in addition to illumination of light with the message ‘NO. PLATE LIGHT’ is the low fuel warning light in the fuel gauge when displayed.
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  Message Centre No battery charge warning — RED Brake pad low — YELLOW This message is displayed (together with the This icon is displayed with the message ‘BRAKE dedicated warning light in the centre cluster of the PADS LOW’ and alerts the driver that the brake instrument panel) when a battery charging problem pads are worn and need to be serviced.
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  Message Centre Engine malfunction — YELLOW (diesel models only) Trailer light fail — YELLOW This warning icon illuminates with the message This warning message only functions when a trailer ‘CHECK ENGINE’ if an engine malfunction is has been electrically connected to the car’s exterior detected while driving.
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  Message Centre Handset (key) battery low — RED Displayed if the instrument pack detects that the handset battery is low. The icon is displayed with the message ‘KEY BATTERY LOW’. Replace the handset battery at the earliest opportunity (see ‘REMOTE HANDSET BATTERY’, page 16).

• Page 88: Starting And Driving

  Starting & Driving Starting & Driving STARTER SWITCH Position 1 • Steering unlocked. DO NOT remove the key or turn the starter switch off while • Individual electrical equipment and accessories can now be the car is in motion; this will cause the steering lock to engage, operated.

• Page 89: Petrol Models

  Starting & Driving PETROL MODELS What to do if the engine fails to start, or starts but will not continue running: Never start or leave the engine running in an unventilated • Press the accelerator pedal half way down while operating the building — exhaust gases are poisonous and contain carbon starter.

• Page 90: Diesel Models

  Starting & Driving DIESEL MODELS Precautions Never start, or leave the engine running, in an unventilated • The diesel engine must not be run above fast idle speed until the building — exhaust gases are poisonous and contain carbon monoxide, which can cause unconsciousness and may even be fatal. oil pressure warning light extinguishes.

• Page 91: All Models

  Starting & Driving ALL MODELS RUNNING-IN Cold climates The engine, gearbox, brakes and tyres need time to ‘bed-in’ and In temperatures of -10° C and below, engine cranking times will adjust to the demands of everyday motoring. During the first increase.

• Page 92: Catalytic Converter

  SLOWLY (at risk of catalyst particularly if the wrong fuel is used, so be sure to take notice of damage) to a MG Rover dealer. • Do not run the engine with a spark plug or lead removed or use the following precautions to minimise the chance of accidental damage.

• Page 93: Protecting The Environment

  Steady, rather than rapid, acceleration uses considerably less reduce pollution than the motor industry. MG Rover is no fuel, reduces exhaust pollutants and also minimises the wear to exception. Your car has been designed with the latest technology mechanical components.

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  Environmental Driving Maintenance • Have the car regularly serviced Regular servicing from a qualified technician will ensure optimum fuel economy and minimise exhaust pollutants, as well as effectively extending the service life of the car. • Check the tyre pressures regularly Under-inflated tyres increase the rolling resistance of the car which, in turn, increases fuel consumption.

• Page 95: Automatic Transmission

  Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission GEAR SELECTOR The following gear changes will be inhibited unless the trigger is used: • ‘P’ to ‘R’ • ‘D’ to ‘4’ • ‘4’ to ‘3’ • ‘3’ to ‘2’ • ‘N’ to ‘R’ • ‘R’ to ‘P’ Selector lever positions Always leave the car with the gear selector in ‘P’…

• Page 96
  Automatic Transmission • ‘4’ (1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th gears) Gear change speeds With ‘D’ selected, the road speeds at which gear changes take place Automatic gear changing is limited to the lower four gears only; will vary according to the position of the accelerator: minimum use this position for town driving and on winding country acceleration will result in gear changes at low road speeds, while roads.

• Page 97: Mode Switch

  Automatic Transmission MODE SWITCH Sport mode Push the switch towards the front of the car to select (‘S’ appears in the trip recorder display). With Sport mode selected, the gearbox is more responsive to accelerator pedal movement — downshifts occur earlier and upshifts are delayed to make optimum use of the engine’s power while accelerating.

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  Automatic Transmission • Cruise control mode AUTOMATICALLY SELECTED MODES When cruise control (if fitted) is activated, a suitable gear NOTE: Automatically selected modes cannot be selected by the driver and change pattern is selected which is less sensitive to throttle will not operate if Sport or Snow mode are selected.

• Page 99: Manual Gearbox

  Manual Gearbox Manual Gearbox GEAR LEVER Precautions while driving • Do not rest your hand on the gear lever while driving — pressure from your hand may cause premature wear to the gear selector mechanism. • Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal when driving — excessive wear to the clutch will result.

• Page 100: Fuel System

  Always take care when refuelling: not be compatible with the engine specification. If in doubt, • Switch off the engine. consult an MG Rover dealer for advice. • Do not smoke or use a naked flame. • Do not use a mobile phone.

• Page 101: Fuel Filler

  Fuel System FUEL FILLER Emergency fuel filler release (Tourer models only) HB0036 If, for any reason, the fuel filler flap automatic unlocking H2717 mechanism fails, the flap can be released manually by pulling a release cord in the loadspace area. Fuel filler flap The fuel filler flap is located on the rear right-hand wing and is The cord is located on the right hand side, to the rear of the fuel…

• Page 102: Fuel Filling

  • Petrol engine: Start the engine carefully after refuelling. If the Always fill the tank SLOWLY, until the filler nozzle automatically engine runs unevenly, switch off and contact your MG Rover cuts-off the fuel supply. DO NOT attempt to fill the tank beyond dealer before attempting to restart the engine.

• Page 103: Fuel Cut-Off Switch

  Fuel System FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH The inertia switch is located behind the glovebox and can be reached from underneath by removing the four fixings securing ALWAYS check for fuel leaks before resetting the fuel cut-off the access cover. switch. The switch must be reset before the engine can be started. H2803a In the event of a collision or sudden impact, an inertia switch automatically cuts off the fuel supply to the engine and, providing…

• Page 104: Lighting Switch

  Lights & Indicators Lights & Indicators LIGHTING SWITCH Headlights With the starter switch turned to the second position, turn the NOTE: If the lights (other than parking lights and headlight courtesy lighting switch to the second position. delay) are left on after the starter switch has been turned off, a warning To illuminate the driveway after stopping the engine, the chime will sound when the driver’s door is opened, until either the lights headlight courtesy delay feature can be operated as follows:…

• Page 105: Fog Lights

  Lights & Indicators FOG LIGHTS Rear fog guard lights Press the switch (1) to switch on and off; the warning light in the Fog lights should ONLY be used when visibility is severely instrument panel will illuminate when the fog lights are on. The restricted — other road users could be dazzled in clear lights will only operate when the starter switch is in the second conditions.

• Page 106: Direction Indicator Lever

  Lights & Indicators DIRECTION INDICATOR LEVER Headlight main and dipped beam Pull the lever fully towards the steering wheel to change headlight Take care not to dazzle oncoming vehicles when driving using beams (the BLUE warning light in the instrument panel main beam headlights.

• Page 107: Hazard Warning Lights

  Lights & Indicators HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS INSTRUMENT DIMMER CONTROL H2732a Press to operate. All the direction indicators and direction indicator warning lights will flash together. Use only in an emergency to warn other road users when your car is causing an H2805a obstruction or is in a hazardous situation.

• Page 108
  Lights & Indicators HEADLIGHT BEAM HEIGHT ADJUSTER Manual adjustment The angle of the dipped beams is affected by the distribution of passenger and luggage weight within the car. It is important that the headlights are adjusted to ensure that the point at which the beams of light meet the road surface provides adequate illumination ahead of the vehicle, without dazzling other road users.
• Page 109
  Lights & Indicators HEADLIGHT BEAM SPREAD ADJUSTMENT Cars with Halogen projector or Xenon headlights Headlight beams are set during manufacture to conform to the These cars have an adjuster built into the light unit which can be requirements of either left or right hand drive markets. moved to adjust the beam spread pattern of the outboard dipped beam headlights.

• Page 110: Wipers And Washers

  — any increase in speed will reduce the delay. Auto-park Auto-park can be selected or deselected by an MG Rover dealer. H2680a The wipers and washers will only operate when the starter switch If the starter switch is turned off while the wipers are operating, the is in the first or second position.

• Page 111: Windscreen Washers

  The number of wipes can be adjusted to either 2 or 4 by an MG Rover dealer. If the washers fail to deliver the screen wash solution (dirt or ice may have blocked the jets), release the lever immediately. This will…

• Page 112: Cruise Control

  Cruise Control • On petrol engine vehicles, DO NOT rest your foot under the Cruise Control CRUISE CONTROL* accelerator pedal while cruise control is engaged — your foot could become trapped. • ALWAYS switch off the master switch when you no longer intend to use cruise control.

• Page 113
  Cruise Control To increase the set cruising speed Lift and hold the ‘SET+’ switch — the car will accelerate automatically. Release the switch as soon as the desired speed has been reached. Alternatively, the set speed can be increased incrementally by ‘tapping’…

• Page 114: Foot Brake

  Brakes Brakes FOOT BRAKE Electronic brake force distribution For added safety, the hydraulic braking system operates through Your car is equipped with Electronic Brake force Distribution dual circuits. If one circuit should fail, the other will continue to (EBD), which, in order to maintain braking efficiency, function, but increased brake pedal travel, greater pedal pressure, automatically proportions the distribution of braking forces and longer stopping distances will be experienced.

• Page 115
  Brakes Brake system warning light Brake pad wear indicator The warning light on the instrument panel should The road wheels are fitted with brake pad wear sensors. When a illuminate for about 3 seconds as a bulb check whenever brake pad wears to a predetermined point, the sensor activates the the starter switch is turned to the second position, and also instrument panel warning light/display.

• Page 116: Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)

  Brakes HANDBRAKE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES (ABS) DO NOT drive with the handbrake applied, or apply the ABS cannot overcome the physical limitations of stopping the handbrake while the car is in motion; this could result in loss car in too short a distance, cornering at too high a speed, or the of control, prevent the anti-lock braking system from functioning danger of aquaplaning, i.e.

• Page 117
  Brakes Braking in an emergency ABS Warning light The ABS incorporates a monitoring system, which DO NOT pump the brake pedal at any time; this will checks that all the electrical components are in working interrupt operation of the ABS and may increase braking order as soon as the starter switch is turned on, and also at frequent distance.

• Page 118: Traction Control

  Traction Control Traction Control ELECTRONIC TRACTION CONTROL* Manual override The purpose of electronic traction control is to aid traction, thereby helping the driver to maintain control of the car in situations where one or both of the driving wheels are spinning (for example, if one wheel is on ice and the other on tarmac).

• Page 119: Parking Aid

  Parking Aid Parking Aid PARKING AID* Parking aid in operation With the starter switch turned to the second position, the parking The parking aid is not infallible. It is for guidance only! The aid operates automatically whenever reverse gear is selected and is sensors may not be able to detect certain types of obstruction, switched off as soon as reverse is deselected.

• Page 121: Audio System

  Audio System 122 Audio System Identification 123 Radio Reception 124 Radio Data System 125 Remote Audio Controls 126 CD32 — Audio System 141 Harmony — Audio System 150 Symphony — Audio System 162 CD Changer Unit 164 Care of Cassette Player and Tapes 165 Satellite Navigation 178 Satellite Navigation System Settings 180 Security Code…

• Page 122
  Audio System Identification Audio System Audio System Identification AUDIO SYSTEM SPECIFICATION This section of the handbook covers only those audio systems fitted as standard to cars within the model range at the time of manufacture. If, at the time of ordering your car, you specified a different audio system, it will have been fitted by your dealer before you took delivery of your car.

• Page 123: Radio Reception

  Radio Reception Radio Reception RADIO RECEPTION FM transmitters can only broadcast over a limited range and good, clear signals will only be received in the immediate area of the transmitter. When travelling, it may be necessary to re-tune the radio from time to time, to offset the effects of moving from one transmitter area to another.

• Page 124: Radio Data System (Rds)

  Radio Data System Radio Data System RADIO DATA SYSTEM (RDS) Receiving RDS stations Your radio is equipped with RDS (Radio Data System). RDS is Harmony and Symphony audio units are automatically in the RDS being introduced in European countries and operates on the FM mode whenever the FM waveband is selected.

• Page 125: Remote Audio Controls

  Remote Audio Controls Remote Audio Controls REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS Search control NOTE: On some cars (those equipped with a high-line navigation unit), a single, brief operation of the search control (either up or down), will activate a change of pre-set. Lift or press down to change to the next or previous radio station on the selected waveband.

• Page 126: Detachable Control Panel

  CD32 — Radio CD32 — Radio DETACHABLE CONTROL PANEL For added protection against theft, remove the control panel and IMPORTANT take it with you when you leave the car. DO NOT leave the • DO NOT subject the control panel to severe shocks, or expose it control panel inside the car.

• Page 127: Sound Controls

  Press to switch on (the display shows ‘CODE’ followed by • ‘TREB +7’ = maximum treble ‘ROVER’). Press and hold for at least two seconds to switch off. • ‘TREB 0’ = normal treble NOTE: The audio unit can be operated without the starter switch turned •…

• Page 128
  CD32 — Radio Fader: To adjust the balance between front and rear speakers: Muting the sound Briefly press the on/off button (1) (‘MUTE’ appears in the 1. Press the AUDIO control — (‘BASS’ shows in the display). display). The volume will instantly reduce to a preset level. The 2.
• Page 129
  CD32 — Radio Output level display Illuminated bars flash in the display to provide a graphic indication of the sound control settings as they are adjusted. At other times, the display symbolises the radio’s output level. The output level display can be enabled or disabled as follows: 1.

• Page 130: Radio Controls

  CD32 — Radio RADIO CONTROLS 3. Pre-set buttons Use to store up to 6 radio stations on each waveband or memory bank (see ‘Programming the pre-sets’, page 135). Press briefly to select a stored frequency. Press and hold to store a frequency. 4.

• Page 131
  CD32 — Single Play CD CD32 — Single Play CD SINGLE PLAY CD CONTROLS 2. Track selection/search Track Selection: Press one of the controls to select the next, or previous track. Press the control repeatedly to move forward or back through the tracks on the disc. Fast track selection: Press and hold either the control.
• Page 132
  CD32 — Single Play CD 6. Track scanning Track scanning enables you to listen to the first few seconds of each track on the disc. Press and hold the MENU button (6) for two seconds (‘SCAN’ appears in the display). Press the MENU button again to stop the scan at your chosen track.

• Page 133: Radio Tuning

  CD32 — Radio Tuning CD32 — Radio Tuning RADIO TUNING Fast manual tuning: By keeping either of the tuning controls depressed, the waveband is scanned rapidly down or up until the control is released. Automatic tuning Select the required waveband, then briefly press the tuning control (3).

• Page 134
  CD32 — Radio Tuning Waveband scan Waveband scanning enables you to listen to all receivable stations on the selected waveband for between 5 and 30 seconds each. To start scanning: Press the MENU button (4) for two seconds (‘SCAN’ is displayed briefly, followed by the frequency or station name flashing).
• Page 135
  CD32 — Radio Tuning RADIO PRE-SET BUTTONS Operating the pre-sets Once the pre-set buttons have been programmed, select the desired waveband, then press the pre-set button of your choice. The display will initially show the pre-set number you have selected and the station frequency e.g: ‘P3 101.3’. This is followed by the waveband and station frequency (or station name).
• Page 136
  CD32 — Radio Tuning TRAVELSTORE Programming Travelstore Press and hold the waveband selector (1) — the radio mutes and an audible ‘beep’ will sound (if ‘BEEP ON’ has been selected — see ‘MENU CONTROL FUNCTIONS’, page 140) and the display shows ‘T-STORE’.

• Page 137: Programme Type (Pty)

  CD32 — Radio Tuning PROGRAMME TYPE (PTY) Selecting a programme type Some radio stations broadcasting on the FM waveband provide 1. With PTY switched on, repeatedly press one of the programme type (PTY) information that can be received by the controls, or briefly press a pre-set button, until the desired radio tuner.

• Page 138
  CD32 — Traffic Information CD32 — Traffic Information TRAFFIC INFORMATION BROADCASTS A warning bleep will sound if: • The car leaves the reception area of the traffic information station being received. • While listening to a CD the car leaves the reception area of the traffic information station currently tuned and the subsequent automatic search cannot find a new traffic information station.
• Page 139
  CD32 — Clock & Time CD32 — Clock & Time CLOCK Changing between 12 and 24 hour displays 1. Press the MENU button (1). 2. Press the control until ‘12H MODE’ or ‘24H MODE’ appears in the display. 3. Press the controls to switch between displays.
• Page 140
  MW/LW radio operation. The following additional feature is available controls to increase or reduce volume. during CD play: AUX ON This feature is not recommended for use with Rover 75 AUX OFF and MGZT models. Set to AUX OFF. CD DISP…

• Page 141: Sound Controls

  Harmony — Radio Harmony — Radio SOUND CONTROLS Bass: Press once, then operate the ‘-’ or ‘+’ buttons to reduce or increase bass response. The display shows: • ‘BASS -6’ = minimum bass • ‘BASS 0’ = normal bass • ‘BASS +6’ = maximum bass Treble: Press twice, then operate the ‘-’…

• Page 142: Tuning Buttons

  Harmony — Radio RADIO CONTROLS 6. Manual tuning selector Press to select manual tuning mode (‘MANUAL’ is displayed) — use in conjunction with the tuning buttons (see ‘Manual tuning’, page 145). Press again to return to automatic tuning. The frequency can also be selected using the remote switches on the steering wheel (see ‘REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS’, page 125).

• Page 143: Cassette Player Controls

  Harmony — Cassette Player Harmony — Cassette Player CASSETTE PLAYER CONTROLS 10. Fast forward/rewind/reverse and eject buttons During tape winding, ‘FAST’ shows in the display. • To forward or reverse wind, press either one of the two buttons. • To stop tape winding, half press the remaining (unlocked) button.

• Page 144
  Harmony — Compact Disc Player Harmony — Compact Disc Player COMPACT DISC PLAYER CONTROLS 14. Track search buttons Skip: Briefly press the appropriate button to skip to the beginning of the next track, or return to the start of the current track (the display shows disc and track numbers).
• Page 145
  Harmony — Radio Tuning Harmony — Radio Tuning RADIO TUNING Automatic tuning Select the required waveband (FM or AM), then briefly press one of the tuning buttons (5). The radio automatically searches the frequency range (either up or down depending upon which of the tuning buttons is pressed) looking for a radio station of acceptable strength.
• Page 146
  Harmony — Radio Tuning RADIO PRE-SET BUTTONS Programming the pre-sets • Select the required waveband (FM1, FM2, MW1, MW2 or LW). • Tune to the desired frequency using either automatic or manual tuning. • Press and hold one of the pre-set buttons. The radio will mute while the frequency you have chosen is stored on the pre-set.
• Page 147
  Harmony — Radio Tuning AUTO-STORE Programming auto-store Press and hold the appropriate waveband selection button (3 or 4) — the radio mutes and the display shows either ‘FM AUTOSTORE’ or ‘MW AUTOSTORE’. Auto-store scans the waveband to find the six strongest frequencies and then stores them on either the FM2 or MW2 pre-set buttons in order of signal strength.
• Page 148
  Harmony — Traffic & News Information Harmony — Traffic & News Information INFORMATION BROADCASTS Selecting traffic information On the FM waveband, the RDS facility enables your radio to BRIEFLY press the information button — the word ‘TRAFFIC’ receive traffic and news information broadcasts from local radio illuminates in the display.
• Page 149
  Harmony — Traffic & News Information Switching off information broadcasts Volume for Traffic and News announcements Traffic information: To switch off traffic information, briefly press The volume of traffic and news information broadcasts can be set the information button (‘TRAFFIC’ disappears from the display). independently from the volume required for other audio output This action will prevent traffic information broadcasts from being (e.g.
• Page 150
  Symphony — Radio SOUND CONTROLS 1. On/off and volume control Press to switch on (display shows ‘ROVER’). Press again to switch off. Rotate steadily to right or left to adjust the volume. The volume can also be adjusted using the remote switches on the steering wheel (see ‘REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS’,…
• Page 151
  Symphony — Radio 2. Audio selection control Press one or more times to select bass, treble, balance or fader (display confirms selection), as described below. Press and hold for two seconds to zero all audio settings (display shows ‘FLAT’). Bass: Press once, then rotate to left or right to reduce or increase bass response.
• Page 152
  Symphony — Radio RADIO CONTROLS 4. AM waveband selector Press briefly once, twice or three times to select one of the three AM bands (MW1, MW2 and LW). Each can be used to store six stations on the pre-set buttons. Press and hold to activate auto-store (on MW only — see ‘AUTO- STORE’, page 159).
• Page 153
  Symphony — Radio 8. Scan mode button Press to scan through all frequencies on the chosen waveband (each radio station will be played for 5 seconds). Press again to cancel the scan. See ‘Waveband scan’, page 157. 9. Traffic and news information Press briefly to switch on (or switch off) Traffic information mode — FM waveband only (see ‘Selecting traffic information’, page 160).
• Page 154
  Symphony — Cassette Player Symphony — Cassette Player CASSETTE PLAYER CONTROLS 11. Tape mode selector Press to select tape play (display shows ‘TAPE’ and either ‘SIDE-1’ or ‘SIDE-2’). To change to radio reception during tape play, press either of the waveband selection buttons (FM or AM) — tape play will stop and the radio automatically selects the frequency last in use on whichever waveband was selected.
• Page 155
  Symphony — Cassette Player Skip: With the unit in automatic mode, press the appropriate search button to skip to either the beginning of the next track, or the beginning of the current track (‘SEEK’, and chevrons indicating the direction of tape movement, appear in the display). To select automatic mode (or return to manual mode), press the manual button (6) located between the two tape search controls — the ‘MAN’…
• Page 156
  Symphony — Compact Disc Player Symphony — Compact Disc Player COMPACT DISC PLAYER CONTROLS 18. Disc selection buttons (1-6) Press the appropriate button to select a disc.If an empty compartment is selected, the next available disc is selected instead. 19. Track search buttons Press the appropriate button once to skip to the beginning of the next track, or to return to the start of the current track.
• Page 157
  Symphony — Radio Tuning Symphony — Radio Tuning RADIO TUNING Automatic tuning Select the required waveband (FM or AM), then briefly press one of the tuning buttons (5) — (‘SEEK’ and chevrons indicating the direction of search appear in the display). The radio automatically searches the frequency range (either up or down depending upon which of the tuning buttons is pressed) looking for a radio station of acceptable strength.
• Page 158
  Symphony — Radio Tuning RADIO PRE-SET BUTTONS Operating the pre-sets Once the pre-set buttons have been programmed, operation is simple; select the desired waveband, then press the pre-set button of your choice. ICE0160 The six pre-set buttons (7) can be used to manually store up to twelve FM stations (six each on FM1 and FM2), twelve MW stations (six each on MW1 and MW2), and six LW stations.
• Page 159
  Symphony — Radio Tuning AUTO-STORE Programming auto-store Press and hold the appropriate waveband selection button (3 or 4) until a bleep sounds (the radio mutes and the display shows ‘AUTOSTORE’). Auto-store scans the waveband to find the six strongest frequencies and then stores them on either the FM2 or MW2 pre-set buttons in order of signal strength.
• Page 160
  Symphony — Traffic & News Information Symphony — Traffic & News Information INFORMATION BROADCASTS Selecting traffic information On the FM waveband, the RDS facility enables your radio to BRIEFLY press the information button — the ‘TRAFFIC’ receive traffic and news information broadcasts from local radio indicator illuminates in the display.
• Page 161
  Symphony — Traffic & News Information Switching off information broadcasts Volume for Traffic and News announcements Traffic information: To switch off traffic information, briefly press The volume of traffic and news information broadcasts can be set the information button (the ‘TRAFFIC’ indicator disappears from independently from the volume required for other audio output the display).

• Page 162: Cd Changer Unit

  Unload one disc at a time and handle only the edge and centre of the disc. ICE0097A NOTE: Additional magazines can be obtained from an MG Rover dealer. Insert the magazine (3) in the direction of the arrow marked on the magazine casing and push it fully into the changer.

• Page 163: Caring For Compact Discs

  CD Changer Unit CARING FOR COMPACT DISCS Dirt, dust, condensation and heat can damage discs. Always IMPORTANT observe the following precautions: • Use standard 12cm CDs only. NEVER touch the horizontal playing surface (the unlabelled side) • DO NOT use irregularly shaped or damaged CDs — these may of a disc! Handle discs by holding the outer edges, or the edge of damage the compact disc changer.

• Page 164
  Care of Cassette Player and Tapes Care of Cassette Player and Tapes CARE OF CASSETTE PLAYER AND TAPES Cassette tapes • Always store cassettes in their boxes when not in use. Use only good quality tapes with a maximum capacity of ninety •…

• Page 165: Satellite Navigation

  Satellite Navigation • Audio and visual destination guidance, including automatically Satellite Navigation INTRODUCTION updated instructions (in case of ignored instructions, or if road works cause a diversion). Audio instruction is provided via a speaker located in the driver’s footwell. Visual instruction is displayed in the message centre in the upper centre of the instrument pack.

• Page 166: Operating Information

  Satellite Navigation OPERATING INFORMATION The navigation system can only provide information and guidance for the area covered by the navigation CD — ensure that you are using the latest version of the correct CD for your country. Some maps contain areas of unattributed geometry. In these areas the navigation system will announce that “you are leaving the registered road network”.

• Page 167
  Satellite Navigation INSTALLING THE NAVIGATION CD To eject the navigation CD press the eject button (1). NOTE: If the navigation system is switched on and there is no navigation CD loaded, the warning ‘NOTE: NO CD IN NAV. — COMPUTER! PLEASE INSERT CD!’ will appear in the display. Insert the CD and wait for a few seconds until the display reverts to the GPS display.

• Page 168: User Controls

  Satellite Navigation USER CONTROLS 4. Re-route control Press to select the re-route function, then rotate the menu select control to set the detour distance (to avoid roadworks or traffic queues, for example). Press the menu select control to enter the detour distance.

• Page 169: Navigation Display

  Satellite Navigation NAVIGATION DISPLAY DISPLAY SYMBOLS The escape icon Using the menu select control, highlight and select this icon to return to the previous menu without altering any HOWARD ST . information programmed into the navigation computer. 350 m Arrows This symbol indicates that there is an additional screen ‘above’…

• Page 170: Entering A Destination

  Satellite Navigation ENTERING A DESTINATION Rotate the menu select control until the first letter of the town or city is highlighted, then press the control to select. Repeat this procedure until the full name of the country has been entered, ENTER DESTINATION then highlight ‘ENTER’…

• Page 171
  Satellite Navigation Using destination information When entering a destination and the exact address is not known (if DEST . INFO you are travelling to a museum for example), the destination information function enables you to select a specific building or MONUMENT monument as your destination.
• Page 172
  Satellite Navigation Route preference ROUTE SELECT. UNITED KINGDOM SHORTEST ROUTE O. -ABINGDON QUICKEST ROUTE RADLEY RD. VIA MOTORWAYS DEST . GUIDE H2867 H2866 • ‘SHORTEST ROUTE’ — this selection plots the shortest route After selecting the chosen destination, highlight and select possible (in terms of distance).

• Page 173: Route Information

  Satellite Navigation ROUTE INFORMATION VEHICLE POSITION HOWARD ST . UNITED KINGDOM OXFORDSHIRE 350 m ROMAN WAY H2868 H2874F Rotate the menu select control clockwise (for two ‘notches’) to After the chosen route method is selected, the navigation view the vehicle position screen, which states the country, town computer displays the distance to the next relevant junction and and road of the car’s current position.

• Page 174
  Satellite Navigation USING THE ADDRESS BOOK Entering an address RETRIEVE ADDRESS ENTER DESTINATION ENTER ADDRESS ADDRESS BOOK POSITION INFO DELETE ADDRESS LAST DESTINATION DESTINATION INFO H2928 H2923 • From the main menu, highlight and select ‘ADDRESS From the address book menu, highlight and select ‘ENTER BOOK’…
• Page 175
  Satellite Navigation Retrieving an address Deleting an address RETRIEVE ADDRESS RETRIEVE ADDRESS ENTER ADDRESS ENTER ADDRESS DELETE ADDRESS DELETE ADDRESS LAST DESTINATION LAST DESTINATION H2929 H2927 From the address book menu, highlight and select ‘RETRIEVE To delete an entry from the address book, highlight and select ADDRESS’.
• Page 176
  Satellite Navigation Emptying the address book Last destination RETRIEVE ADDRESS DELETE ALL ENTRIES? ENTER ADDRESS DELETE ADDRESS LAST DESTINATION H2930 H2872 From the address book menu, highlight (but not select) ‘DELETE The navigation computer stores the last ten destinations ADDRESS’ using the menu select control. Then, press and hold programmed into the system.
• Page 177
  Satellite Navigation INFORMATION ON LOCATIONS Information on your destination A large number of facilities associated with your current location, Having entered a destination town or city, highlight and select the or any listed destination town or city are stored on the navigation escape icon to return to the main menu.
• Page 178
  Satellite Navigation System Settings • If the display highlights ‘INDEX’, the computer needs you to Satellite Navigation System Settings ENTERING THE CAR’S POSITION If the car battery has been disconnected, or if the car has been confirm the name (if there are two towns of the same name transported to a new location on another vehicle (by trailer or within the area covered by the navigation CD, for example).

• Page 179: User Preferences

  Satellite Navigation System Settings USER PREFERENCES Changing the language setting From the main menu, scroll down to the next screen to highlight and select ‘SETTINGS’. From the SETTINGS menu, highlight LANGUAGE and select the setting which needs adjustment. ENGLISH Changing the volume setting for audible instructions FRAN AIS DEUTSCH VOLUME…

• Page 180: Entering The Security Code

  • NEVER keep a record of the security code in the car. • If you lose your code number, contact an MG Rover dealer, who will be able to obtain this information for you.

• Page 181
  Security Code Harmony and Symphony audio • Switch on the radio (‘CODE’ appears in the display). Press pre- set button 1. • Press either the up or down tuning button until the first digit of the security code appears in the display. Press pre-set 1 to store the first digit in the unit’s memory.

• Page 183: Maintenance

  Maintenance 184 Maintenance 188 Bonnet Opening 189 Engine Compartment 192 Engine 194 Cooling System 196 Brakes 198 Power Steering 200 Battery 203 Washers 204 Wipers 206 Tyres 209 Cleaning & Vehicle Care 212 Identification Numbers 214 Parts & Accessories…

• Page 184
  Maintenance Maintenance For example, a car subjected predominantly to short journey Maintenance ROUTINE SERVICING motoring, will consume more fuel, resulting in a more rapid The safety, reliability and performance of your car will depend deterioration of the engine oil. In this case, the service distance partly on how well it is maintained.

• Page 185: Emission Control

  Maintenance Brake fluid replacement EMISSION CONTROL The brake fluid requires replacement every two years, irrespective Your car is fitted with emission and evaporative control equipment of the distance the car has travelled. Normally, the brake fluid designed to meet specific territorial and legal requirements. You change indicator on the instrument panel will commence should be aware that unauthorised replacement, modification or illuminating (for four seconds every time the starter switch is…

• Page 186: Owner Maintenance

  You can carry out these checks yourself and advice is temperatures are normal, more frequent attention may need to be given on the pages that follow. paid to servicing requirements. Contact an MG Rover dealer for advice. Any significant or sudden drop in fluid levels, or uneven tyre wear, should be reported to a dealer without delay.

• Page 187: Safety In The Garage

  Maintenance SAFETY IN THE GARAGE Poisonous fluids Cooling fans may commence operating after the engine is It is illegal to pollute drains, water courses or soil. Use authorised switched off, and continue operating for a number of minutes. waste disposal sites to dispose of used oil and toxic chemicals. Keep clear of all fans while working in the engine compartment.

• Page 188: Bonnet Opening

  Bonnet Opening Bonnet Opening BONNET OPENING 1. From inside the car, pull the bonnet release handle. 2. Release the bonnet safety catch. Dependent on the model, DO NOT drive with the bonnet retained by the safety catch one of two different release mechanisms will be fitted: alone.

• Page 189: Engine Compartment

  Engine Compartment Engine Compartment 1.8 PETROL ENGINES (including turbo) 1. Power steering reservoir (black cap) 2. Brake reservoir (black cap) 3. Cooling system reservoir 4. Engine oil filler (yellow cap) 5. Engine oil dipstick (yellow) 6. Washer reservoir (blue cap) H2831a While working in the engine compartment, always observe the safety precautions listed under ‘SAFETY IN THE GARAGE’, page 187.

• Page 190
  Engine Compartment 2.0 & 2.5 PETROL ENGINE 1. Engine oil dipstick (yellow) 2. Brake reservoir (black cap) 3. Engine oil filler (yellow cap) 4. Cooling system reservoir 5. Power steering reservoir (black cap) 6. Washer reservoir (blue cap) H2837a While working in the engine compartment, always observe the safety precautions listed under ‘SAFETY IN THE GARAGE’, page 187.

• Page 191: Diesel Engine

  Engine Compartment 2.0 DIESEL ENGINE 1. Engine oil filler (yellow cap) 2. Brake reservoir (black cap) 3. Engine oil dipstick (yellow) 4. Cooling system reservoir 5. Power steering reservoir (black cap) 6. Washer reservoir (blue cap) H2838a While working in the engine compartment, always observe the safety precautions listed under ‘SAFETY IN THE GARAGE’, page 187.

• Page 192: Engine Oil

  Engine Engine ENGINE OIL Driving the car with the engine oil level ABOVE the upper mark, or BELOW the lower mark on the dipstick, will damage the engine. Check the oil level weekly, or whenever you fill up with fuel. Ideally the oil level should be checked with the engine cold and the car resting on level ground.

• Page 193
  Engine Oil specification Model/engine Approved viscosity Minimum oil specification ‘75’ 1.8 petrol models † 10W/40 ACEA A1 ACEA A2 ‘75’ 1.8 petrol turbo models 10W/40 ACEA A3 ‘75’ 2.0 petrol models 10W/40 ACEA A2 ‘75’ 2.5 petrol models 10W/40 ACEA A2 75’…

• Page 194: Cooling System

  Cooling System Cooling System COOLANT CHECK & TOP-UP If the level is below the ‘MAX’ mark, top-up with a 50% mix of water and ethylene glycol based anti-freeze (containing no DO NOT remove the reservoir cap when the cooling system is methanol) with Organic Acid Technology (OAT) corrosion hot — escaping steam or water could cause serious injury.

• Page 195
  Cooling System ANTI-FREEZE Anti-freeze is poisonous and can be fatal if swallowed — keep containers sealed and out of the reach of children. If accidental consumption is suspected, seek medical attention immediately. Prevent anti-freeze coming into contact with the skin or eyes. If this occurs, rinse immediately with plenty of water.

• Page 196: Brake Fluid

  Brakes Brakes BRAKE FLUID Check & Top-up The level of fluid in the brake reservoir may fall slightly during use, Brake fluid is highly toxic — keep containers sealed and out of as a result of brake pad wear and will need to be topped-up from the reach of children.

• Page 197
  Brakes Wipe the cap clean to prevent dirt from entering the reservoir. Unscrew the cap and top-up the reservoir to the ‘MAX’ mark using a recommended fluid. NOTE: Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces. Soak up any spillage with an absorbent cloth immediately and wash the area with a mixture of car shampoo and water.

• Page 198: Power Steering Fluid

  Power Steering Power Steering POWER STEERING FLUID Check & Top-up Check the fluid level every week. This should be done before the Power steering fluid is highly toxic — keep containers sealed and engine is started, when the system is cold and with the front wheels out of the reach of children.

• Page 199
  Power Steering Fluid specification Use any fluid to Dexron III specification. Fluids manufactured to this specification are suitable for use in temperatures between — 20°C to +30°C (if climatic temperature falls outside these limits, seek advice from your dealer). NOTE: The colour of commercially available power steering fluids may differ from that used to fill the system during manufacture.

• Page 200: Battery Maintenance

  Battery Battery BATTERY MAINTENANCE NOTE: If necessary, clean the top of the battery to ensure a clear view of the condition indicator. Use a torch if natural light is poor. If the indicator shows clear or yellow, tap the indicator with a screwdriver to disperse any air bubbles — if the indicator colour is unchanged, the battery must be replaced.

• Page 201
  Battery Battery disconnection and removal Disconnect the negative (‘-’) cable first and then the positive (‘+’) cable (when reconnecting, connect the positive cable first and then the negative cable). IMPORTANT Do not allow the battery terminals or cables to make contact •…
• Page 202
  Used batteries are hazardous to the environment, and should be inflammable hydrogen during and after charging). recycled. If in doubt seek advice about disposal from an MG Rover • The battery will be charged sufficiently once the battery dealer or your local authority.

• Page 203: Washer Jets

  Washers Washers WINDSCREEN WASHER TOP-UP Note that body panels may suffer discoloration as a result of screenwash spillage. Take care to avoid spillage, particularly if an Some screenwash products are inflammable, particularly if undiluted or high concentration of screenwash is being used. If high or undiluted concentrations are exposed to sparks.

• Page 204: Wiper Blades

  Wipers Wipers WIPER BLADES Replacing windscreen wiper blades IMPORTANT • Grease, silicon and petrol based products impair the blade’s wiping capability. Wash the wiper blades in warm soapy water and periodically check their condition. • If signs of hardness or cracking in the rubber are found, or if the wipers leave streaks or unwiped areas on the screen, then the wiper blades should be replaced.

• Page 205
  Wipers Replacing the rear screen wiper blade (Tourer models only) HB0018 Lift the wiper arm away from the rear screen. The blade is a press fit onto the arm: Grasping the arm firmly with one hand, ease the blade away from the arm. Fitting a replacement blade is a reversal of this process.

• Page 206: Caring For Your Tyres

  Tyres Tyres CARING FOR YOUR TYRES Tyre pressures Correctly inflated tyres will ensure that you enjoy the best DEFECTIVE TYRES ARE DANGEROUS! Do not drive combination of tyre life, ride comfort, fuel economy and road if any tyre is damaged, is excessively worn, or is inflated to an handling.

• Page 207
  Replacement tyres DO NOT replace wheels with any type other than genuine MG Rover parts. Alternative wheels, which do not meet H2703a original equipment specifications may adversely affect the car’s Tyres fitted as original equipment have wear indicators moulded driving characteristics and should not be fitted.

• Page 208: Snow Chains

  Unsuitable snow chains could damage the tyres, wheels, suspension, brakes or bodywork of your car. Only fit chains that have been recommended by an MG Rover dealer and approved by MG Rover for use on your car. In use, always observe the following precautions: •…

• Page 209: Cleaning & Vehicle Care

  Cleaning & Vehicle Care Cleaning & Vehicle Care WASHING YOUR CAR After washing, rinse the bodywork with clean water and dry off with a chamois leather. Some high pressure cleaning systems will penetrate door, window and sunroof seals, and damage lock mechanisms. DO Removing tar spots NOT aim water jets directly at components that might be easily Use white spirit to remove tar spots and stubborn grease stains…

• Page 210
  After washing, examine the paintwork for damage. Treat paint Regularly clean all windows, inside and out, using an approved chips and scratches with an MG Rover paint touch-up pencil. If glass cleaner. the damage has revealed bare metal, use a coloured primer first,…

• Page 211: Cleaning The Interior

  Cleaning & Vehicle Care CLEANING THE INTERIOR Airbag module covers Plastic materials To prevent damage to the airbag SRS, the following areas should Clean plastic-faced materials with diluted upholstery cleaner, then be cleaned sparingly with a damp cloth and upholstery cleaner wipe with a damp cloth.

• Page 212: Identification Numbers

  Identification Numbers Identification Numbers IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS Identification number locations When communicating with your dealer, always quote the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). If your communication concerns the engine or gearbox, it may be necessary to quote these numbers too. Body number The body number is stamped on a metal plate located in the luggage compartment, to the left of the spare wheel housing and beneath the floor trim panel (all models).

• Page 213
  Identification Numbers Vehicle identification number The VIN (and recommended maximum vehicle weights) is stamped on a plate at the foot of the left hand door pillar and also stamped into the top of the right hand front suspension mounting, inside the engine compartment. In addition, as a deterrent to car thieves and to help the police, the VIN is stamped into a plate, visible through the bottom left hand corner of the windscreen.

• Page 214: Parts And Accessories

  To enhance your motoring pleasure, a comprehensive and versatile range of quality accessories is available. This wide range of genuine MG Rover products is an integral part of the car’s design and development programme and will help to guarantee continued reliability, safety and performance.

• Page 215: Emergency Information

  Emergency Information 216 Emergency Starting 219 Vehicle Recovery 222 Puncture Repair & Wheel Changing 233 Fuse Replacement 237 Bulb Replacement…

• Page 216: Emergency Starting

  Emergency Starting Emergency Information Emergency Starting USING BOOSTER CABLES During normal use, batteries emit explosive hydrogen gas, sufficient to cause severe explosions capable of causing serious personal injury — ensure sparks and naked lights are kept well away from the engine compartment. Using booster cables (jump leads) from a donor battery, or a battery fitted to a donor vehicle, is the only approved method of starting a car with a flat battery.

• Page 217
  Emergency Starting HB0655 Positive battery terminal connection with quick-release clamp fitted 1. Connect the RED booster cable between the positive (+) terminals of both batteries. H2860b 2.0 & 2.5 petrol engines NOTE: On cars fitted with a quick-release battery clamp, it may not be possible to connect the booster cable securely to the terminal.
• Page 218
  Emergency Starting 4. Now start the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery (DO NOT crank the engine for more than 15 seconds). 5. Once both engines are running normally, allow them to idle for two minutes before switching off the engine of the donor vehicle and disconnecting the booster cables.

• Page 219: Vehicle Recovery

  Vehicle Recovery Vehicle Recovery TOWING EYES To fit the front towing eye, remove the small cover set into the front bumper by pressing firmly on the bottom left corner, then DO NOT use a tow rope that is twisted — any untwisting force screw the towing eye into its mounting behind the bumper (see could unscrew the front towing eye.

• Page 220: Towing For Recovery

  Vehicle Recovery TOWING FOR RECOVERY Automatic transmission cars If your car is to be towed, most qualified recovery specialists will Ideally, cars fitted with an automatic gearbox should only be use wheel lift equipment to suspend the front wheels, while the moved by trailer/transporter, or on suspended tow (with the front rear wheels remain on the ground.

• Page 221
  Vehicle Recovery Transporter or trailer lashing DO NOT use the lashing points to tow your car behind another vehicle, or use the lashing points to tow a trailer or caravan. H2788c If your car is to be transported on the back of a trailer or transporter, use the recommended lashing points at the front and rear of the car only.
• Page 222
  Puncture Repair & Wheel Changing Puncture Repair & Wheel Changing INSTANT TYRE REPAIR (ITR) COMPONENTS* 1. Tyre sealant canister. 2. Safety goggles. 3. Wheel bolt cover removal tool 4. Locking wheel bolt removal tool 5. Screwdriver NOTE: ITR is standard equipment for most cars and is designed to provide a temporary repair solution for most tyre tread punctures.
• Page 223
  Puncture Repair & Wheel Changing SPARE WHEEL & TOOLS (Saloon)* 1. Spare wheel. 2. Spare wheel clamp. 3. Wheel bolt spanner. 4. Jack. 5. Jack handle. 6. Wheel bolt cover removal tool 7. Locking wheel bolt removal tool NOTE: The fitment of a space saver or full size spare wheel and associated tools is available as an option at the time of manufacture and replaces the Instant Tyre Repair (ITR) system.
• Page 224
  Puncture Repair & Wheel Changing SPARE WHEEL & TOOLS (Tourer)* 1. Spare wheel. 2. Spare wheel clamp. 3. Wheel bolt spanner. 4. Jack. 5. Jack handle. 6. Wheel bolt cover removal tool 7. Locking wheel bolt removal tool 8. Screwdriver. 9.

• Page 225: Safety Precautions

  Puncture Repair & Wheel Changing INSTANT TYRE REPAIR (ITR)* Keep the tyre sealant canister out of the reach of children. Store ITR provides a temporary solution to enable you to reach a dealer the canister in its correct location beneath the loadspace floor; or tyre specialist, where the tyre must be repaired or replaced.

• Page 226
  Where possible, return the canister stationary to avoid straining the filler tube. to an MG Rover dealer for safe disposal and to obtain a 7. Empty the ENTIRE contents of the canister into the tyre.

• Page 227: Changing A Wheel

  NOTE: The stowage compartment set into the inside of the tailgate on Tourer models is designed to accommodate the accessory warning triangle available from MG Rover dealers. HB0495 Raise the carpeted floor panel, using the lifting handle (set into the floor) and hook the handle over the boot drain channel.

• Page 228
  Puncture Repair & Wheel Changing Accessing the spare wheel and tools — Tourer models HB0203 Raise the recessed handle set into the rear of the loadspace floor and raise the floor. HB0028b Remove the underfloor storage tray and unscrew the spare wheel clamp.
• Page 229
  Puncture Repair & Wheel Changing Using the wheel chock (Tourer models only) On Tourer models, to ensure adequate stability, even on level ground, it is essential to chock one of the road wheels before raising the car from the ground. Before positioning the chock, it must be assembled, as follows: 1.
• Page 230
  Puncture Repair & Wheel Changing Removing the wheel trim (steel wheels only) Removing the wheel bolt cover (alloy wheels) H2785 Slide the flat, wedge, end of the wheel wrench behind the edge of the wheel trim (see illustration). Then, working carefully around HB0586 the wheel, apply a twisting action to the tool to prise the trim from the wheel.
• Page 231
  Puncture Repair & Wheel Changing Positioning the jack Turning the jack screw by hand, raise the jack until the jack head fits snugly into the recess in the sill plate. Ensure that the base of NEVER work beneath the car with the jack as the only means the jack is in full contact with the road surface of support.

• Page 232: Locking Wheel Bolts

  Puncture Repair & Wheel Changing 8. Finally, return the tools to the tool tray and the wheel (face LOCKING WHEEL BOLTS* down) to the well in the loadspace floor. Always check the tyre pressure after changing a wheel, and have the tightness of the wheel bolts checked by a dealer as soon as possible! The following precautions must be observed when the space saver spare wheel is in use:…

• Page 233: Fuse Replacement

  Fuse Replacement Fuse Replacement FUSES Fuse colours Fuses are simple circuit breakers, which protect the car’s electrical In both fuse boxes, the fuses are colour coded to identify their equipment by preventing the electrical circuits from being amperage ratings as follows: overloaded.

• Page 234: Passenger Compartment Fuse Box

  Fuse Replacement PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FUSE BOX Checking or renewing a fuse HB0668 1. Turn off the starter switch and all electrical equipment. H2813a 2. Press the removal tweezers (located in the fuse box) onto the The passenger compartment fuse box is located behind the front head of the fuse and pull to remove.

• Page 235
  Fuse Replacement Passenger compartment fusebox fuse specifications Fuse Rating Circuit protected number (AMPS) Fuse Rating Circuit protected ATC, seat belt sensor number (AMPS) Fuel pump Central door locking Instruments Parking aid, rear sunblind, rain sensor Rear windows Cigar lighter Horn Screen washer pump Remote door locking, interior lights Accessories socket…

• Page 236: Engine Compartment Fuses

  Fuse Replacement ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSES The fuse box is located on the left hand side of the engine compartment. Press the catch (arrowed in illustration) to release the hinged cover. Owners are advised against removing or replacing the fusible links identified on the underside of the fuse box lid. Failure of any of these items should be investigated by a qualified technician.

• Page 237: Bulb Replacement

  Bulb Replacement Bulb Replacement REPLACING BULBS Replacement bulbs Check the operation of all exterior lights before you drive the car. Before replacing any bulb, turn off the lighting switch to avoid any Bulb Watts possibility of a short circuit. Headlight dipped beam H7 55 Headlight main beam (for cars with H1 55…

• Page 238
  Bulb Replacement HEADLIGHT AND SIDELIGHT — Cars with Xenon Inboard headlights (main beam) dipped beam and Halogen main beam lights Replacement bulb: H9 65 watt. The main beams are powered by Halogen bulbs, which can be replaced by the owner, provided the bulb handling precautions shown at the start of the bulb replacement section are observed.
• Page 239
  Bulb Replacement HEADLIGHT AND SIDELIGHT — Cars with Halogen 1. Remove the rubber cover from the rear of the headlight. Projector (blue vision) lights 2. Twist the bulb holder one eighth of a turn anti-clockwise to release from the light unit. Inboard headlights (main beam) 3.
• Page 240
  Bulb Replacement Outboard headlights (dipped beam) Rotate the turnbuckle a quarter turn to left or right to release the access panel (see upper inset). Push the panel up as far as it will go Replacement bulb: H7 55 watt (blue vision). and then disengage the bottom of the panel to remove.
• Page 241
  Bulb Replacement HEADLIGHT AND SIDELIGHT — Cars with Halogen Turn the front wheels to full left or right lock. This will provide lights room for you to reach into the wheel arch to remove the headlight access panel. Outboard headlights (dipped beam) Rotate the turnbuckle a quarter turn to left or right to release the Replacement bulb: H7 55 watt.
• Page 242
  Bulb Replacement Sidelight Inboard headlights (main beam) Replacement bulb: 5 watt. Replacement bulb: H1 55 watt. The sidelight holder is immediately below the headlight bulb (see small inset on previous illustration). With the circular rubber cover removed, pull the bulb holder from the light unit and pull the bulb to remove it from the holder.
• Page 243
  Bulb Replacement FRONT DIRECTION INDICATORS (oval-shaped) Twist the bulb holder a quarter turn anti-clockwise to release it from the light unit. Push and twist the bulb one eighth of a turn to Replacement bulb: 21 watt (amber). release. When replacing the light unit, insert the outboard side first (nearest the side of the car), then carefully ease the inboard side of the light into the aperture.
• Page 244
  Bulb Replacement FRONT DIRECTION INDICATORS (circular type) Replacement bulb: 21 watt (amber). HB0300 Detach the electrical connector from the rear of the bulb holder by squeezing the clips on both sides of the connector and pulling the connector away from the light unit. HB0299 Twist the bulb holder a quarter turn anti-clockwise to release it To access the light unit, the small panel immediately below the…
• Page 245
  Bulb Replacement FRONT FOG LIGHTS (oval-shaped) Remove the three retaining screws and pull the light unit forward away from the bumper. Twist the bulb holder an eighth of a turn Replacement bulb: H1 55 watt. anti-clockwise to release it from the rear of the light unit. Holding only the metal part of the bulb, pull to remove it from the bulb holder.
• Page 246
  Bulb Replacement FRONT FOG LIGHTS (circular type) anti-clockwise to release it from the rear of the light unit. Holding only the metal part of the bulb, pull to remove it from the bulb Replacement bulb: H1 55 watt. holder. To access the light unit, the small access panel immediately below NOTE: It may be necessary to insert the blade of a small screwdriver the relevant light must be removed from the underside of the car.

• Page 247: Replacement Bulbs

  Bulb Replacement REAR LIGHTS (Saloon) To access the bulbs, it is necessary to detach one of the scrivet fixings and fold back the boot lining. HB0497 Replacement bulbs: 1. Brake light 21 watts HB0496 2. Tail light 5 watts To remove the fixing: Use pliers or the flat blade of a screwdriver to 3.

• Page 248
  Bulb Replacement REAR LIGHTS (Tourer) HB0041a HB0019a Replacement bulbs: With the tailgate open, use the flat-bladed end of the screwdriver 1. Brake light 21 watts (supplied in the tool kit) to prise open the two flaps on the inboard 2. Tail light 5 watts side of the light unit (where indicated in illustration), to reveal two 3.
• Page 249
  Bulb Replacement NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS (Saloon) NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS (Tourer) Replacement bulb: 5 watt. Replacement bulb: 5 watt. H2705 There are two number plate lights. On saloon models, remove the HB0039a two securing screws and the lens to access each bulb. To access a bulb, use a small flat-bladed screwdriver to ease the lens Pull the bulb to remove.

• Page 250: Glovebox Light

  Bulb Replacement SIDE REPEATER LIGHTS GLOVEBOX LIGHT Replacement bulb: 5 watt (amber). Replacement bulb: 5 watt. H2784 Insert a small flat-bladed screwdriver (preferably with a short handle, due to limited access) into the indent on the left hand side H2701 of the light unit, and carefully prise the unit from the glovebox panel.

• Page 251: Rear Courtesy Lights

  Bulb Replacement FRONT COURTESY & MAP READING LIGHTS REAR COURTESY LIGHTS Replacement bulb: 3 watt Replacement bulb: 3 watt H2695 H2694 Insert a small flat-bladed screwdriver into the indent at the rear of Insert a small flat-bladed screwdriver into the indent at the rear of the lens (see inset) and gently prise the lens from the light unit.

• Page 252
  Bulb Replacement BOOT LIGHT (Saloon) LOADSPACE LIGHT (Tourer) Replacement bulb: 10 watt Replacement bulb: 5 watt H2783 HB0038 Insert a small flat-bladed screwdriver into the indent on one of the Insert a small flat-bladed screwdriver into the indent on the rear narrow sides of the lens (see arrow in illustration) and carefully edge of the lens (see inset) and carefully prise the lens from the light prise the unit from its location.
• Page 253
  Bulb Replacement UNDERFLOOR LOADSPACE LIGHT (Tourer) Replacement bulb: 5 watt HB0027 Insert a small flat-bladed screwdriver into the indent on one of the short sides of the lens (see inset in illustration) and carefully prise the lens and bulb carrier from its location. Ease open one of the bulb connectors and pull the bulb to remove.

• Page 255: Technical Data

  Technical Data 256 Technical Data 271 Fuel Consumption 274 Declaration of Conformity…

• Page 256
  Technical Data Technical Data ENGINES Technical Data 1.8 litre petrol 2.0 litre petrol Fuel UNLEADED 95 RON to EN 228 Fuel UNLEADED 95 RON to EN 228 specification is recommended † specification is recommended † Capacity 1796 cm Capacity 1997 cm Firing order 1-3-4-2 Firing order…
• Page 257
  Technical Data 2.5 litre petrol 2.0 litre diesel Fuel UNLEADED 95 RON to EN 228 Fuel Diesel to EN 590 specification specification is recommended † Capacity 1951 cm Capacity 2497 cm Firing order 1-3-4-2 Firing order 1-6-5-4-3-2 Idle speed 780 ± 50 rev/min Idle speed 750 ±…
• Page 258
  Technical Data CAPACITIES ELECTRICAL Battery type: Fuel tank (usable) 64.8 litres 1.8 litre petrol engines with H5, sealed for life manual transmission Engine oil (and filter) refill: All other engines H6, sealed for life 1.8 petrol engines 4.5 litre 2.0 & 2.5 petrol engines 5.2 litre Battery rating: 2.0 diesel engines…

• Page 259: Wheels And Tyres

  Technical Data WHEELS & TYRES Wheel size and type Tyre specification Type Size Wheel size Tyre Steel wheels 6.0J x 15 or 6.5J x 15 6.0J x 15 (steel) 195/65 R15 91V or Alloy wheels: 6.5J x 15 (steel & alloy) 195/65 R15 91H †…

• Page 260: Tyre Pressures

  Technical Data TYRE PRESSURES Normal driving conditions (up to maximum GVW) Tyre pressures — bar Model 2.0 Diesel CDTi Saloon derivatives — Manual transmission Front Rear — Automatic transmission Front Rear Tourer derivatives — Manual transmission Front Rear — Automatic transmission Front Rear All derivatives…

• Page 261
  Technical Data Speeds above 160 km/h Tyre pressures — bar Model 2.0 Diesel CDTi Saloon derivatives — Manual transmission Front Rear — Automatic transmission Front Rear Tourer derivatives — Manual transmission Front Rear — Automatic transmission Front Rear High payload Tyre pressures — bar Model 2.0 Diesel…
• Page 262
  Technical Data Towing Tyre pressures — bar Model 2.0 Diesel CDTi Saloon derivatives — Manual transmission Front Rear — Automatic transmission Front Rear Tourer derivatives — Manual transmission Front Rear — Automatic transmission Front Rear…
• Page 263
  Technical Data DIMENSIONS (Saloon) H3259c Overall length — A 4747 mm Overall width (inc. mirrors) — B 1970 mm Overall height (sunroof closed) — C — 75 models 1424 mm — ZT models 1417 mm Wheelbase — D 2746 mm Front overhang — E 914 mm Rear overhang — F…
• Page 264
  Technical Data DIMENSIONS (Tourer) HB0043b Overall length — A 4792 mm Overall width (inc. mirrors) — B 1970 mm Overall height (with roof bars) — C — 75 models 1477 mm — ZT-T models 1470 mm Wheelbase — D 2746 mm Front overhang — E 914 mm Rear overhang — F…
• Page 265
  NOTE: When towing, the maximum laden weight can be increased by up to 100 kg and the rear axle load can be increased by 15%, provided road speed is limited to a maximum of 100 km/h. Rover 75 Saloon models 1.8 Turbo 2.0 V6…
• Page 266
  Technical Data MG ZT Saloon models (1.8 Turbo) (2.0 V6) (2.5 V6) (2.5 V6) (2.0 CDTi) Approximate unladen vehicle weight † — Manual transmission 1440 — 1580 1485 — 1625 1485 — 1625 1535 — 1620 — Automatic transmission 1520 — 1660 1570 — 1655 Maximum laden vehicle weight — Manual transmission…
• Page 267
  Technical Data Rover 75 Tourer models 1.8 Turbo 2.0 V6 2.5 V6 2.0 CDTi Approximate unladen vehicle weight — Standard suspension † — Manual transmission 1460 — 1565 1475 — 1580 1535 — 1645 1535 — 1645 1560 — 1665…
• Page 268
  Technical Data MG ZT Tourer models (1.8 Turbo) (2.0 V6) (2.5 V6) (2.5 V6) (2.0 CDTi) Approximate unladen vehicle weight † — Manual transmission 1505 — 1635 1550 — 1680 1550 — 1680 1585 — 1670 — Automatic transmission 1585 — 1715 1620 — 1705 Maximum laden vehicle weight — Manual transmission…

• Page 269: Towing Weights

  Technical Data TOWING WEIGHTS Rover 75 models 1.8 Turbo 2.0 V6 2.5 V6 2.0 CDTi Maximum trailer weight (unbraked) — all models Maximum trailer weight (braked) — Manual transmission 1200 1450 1450 1600 1600 — Automatic transmission 1400 1450 1600…

• Page 270
  Technical Data MG ZT & ZT-T models (1.8 Turbo) (2.0 V6) (2.5 V6) (2.5 V6) (2.0 CDTi) Maximum trailer weight (unbraked) — all models Maximum trailer weight (braked) — Manual transmission 1450 1600 1600 1600 — Automatic transmission 1600 1600 Maximum nose weight (Tow hitch downward load) †…

• Page 271: Fuel Consumption

  Fuel Consumption Fuel Consumption FUEL CONSUMPTION The fuel consumption figures shown have been calculated using a standard testing procedure (the new EC test procedure from Directive 99/100/EC), and produced in accordance with The Passenger Car Fuel Consumption (Amendment) Order 1996. Under normal use, a car’s actual fuel consumption figures may differ from those achieved through the test procedure, depending on driving technique, road and traffic conditions, environmental factors, vehicle load and condition.

• Page 272: Fuel Consumption Figures

  Fuel Consumption FUEL CONSUMPTION FIGURES Saloon models URBAN EXTRA-URBAN COMBINED l/100km l/100km l/100km g/km 1.8 — manual 10.6 1.8 — automatic 12.6 1.8T (turbo) — manual 11.3 1.8T (turbo) — automatic 12.8 2.0 V6 — manual 13.9 2.0 V6 — automatic 15.0 10.3 2.5 V6 — manual…

• Page 273
  Fuel Consumption Tourer models URBAN EXTRA-URBAN COMBINED l/100km l/100km l/100km g/km 1.8 — manual 10.6 1.8 — automatic 12.6 1.8T (turbo) — manual 11.3 1.8T (turbo) — automatic 12.8 2.0 V6 — manual 13.9 2.0 V6 — automatic 15.6 10.6 2.5 V6 — manual 14.0 2.5 V6 — automatic…

• Page 274: Declaration Of Conformity

  Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity HB0199…

• Page 275
  Declaration of Conformity HB0200…
• Page 277
  Index ABS (Anti-lock braking) ……….. 116 Battery …………….258 ABS warning light …………117 Battery — handset …………..16 Accessories …………… 214 Battery — vehicle …………… 200 Air conditioning …………40 Battery charging …………… 202 Air distribution …………..39 Battery check …………..200 Air distribution control …………
• Page 278
  Index Capacities …………….. 258 Data ……………… 256 Cassette player controls — Harmony ……..143 Defrosting …………..41 Cassette player controls — Symphony ……… 154 Demisting …………..41 Cassette tapes …………..164 Dimensions …………. 263 Catalytic converter …………. 92 Dimmer switch …………..107 Central door locking …………
• Page 279
  Index Face level vents …………..38 Halogen lights …………..237 Fog light bulb (front) ……….245 Handbrake ……………. 116 Fog lights — front ………….. 105 Handset …………….7 Foot brake ……………. 114 Handset battery …………..16 Front fog lights …………..105 Handset battery replacement ……….
• Page 280
  Index Identification numbers …………212 Lashing points …………..221 Ignition …………….88 Lashing rings …………… 63 Immobilisation …………..7 Lazy seats …………….20 In-car telephones …………..59 Lighting switch …………..104 Indicators …………….106 Load carrying ………….. 60 Inertia switch …………..103 Loadspace — restraint strap ………..
• Page 281
  Index Message centre …………..82 Phones …………….59 Mirrors — door …………..34 Poisonous fluids …………..187 Mirrors — interior …………..35 Polishing the paintwork ………… 210 Mirrors (cleaning) …………. 210 Pollen filter …………….. 42 Mislock …………….9 Power steering fluid …………198 Mobile phones …………..
• Page 282
  Index Rear seat — hatch …………61 Seats — memory …………..20 Rear seats — folding …………. 60 Seats — power operated …………19 Rear view mirror …………..35 Security card ……………. 3 Rear window isolation switch ……….36 Security code …………..180 Recirculation …………..
• Page 283
  Index Tyres …………… 206 Tyres — puncture repair system ………. 225 Tachometer ……………. 74 Tyres — punctures …………. 207 Tail light bulb — Saloon ………… 247 Tail light bulb — Tourer ………… 248 Tail lights …………….. 104 Tailgate emergency release ……….14 Ultrasonics ……………..
• Page 284
  Index Wheel chock …………..229 Wheel nut cover — alloy wheels ……..230 Wheel trim — steel wheels ……….230 Wheels …………….259 Windows …………….36 Windows (cleaning) …………210 Windscreen washer top-up ……….203 Windscreen washers …………111 Windscreen wipers …………110 Wiper blade (cleaning) …………
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