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FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS
Commercially available high-quality fuels are NOTE Operation in Foreign Countries
suitable. Fuel quality has a decisive influence If you are going to drive your Daewoo in
To avoid accidental filling of leaded
on the power output, driveability and life of another country, be sure to :
fuel, the larger nozzles for leaded
the engine. The additives contained in the • Observe all regulations regarding regis-
fuel fillers cannot be inserted into
fuel play an important role in this connec- tration and insurance.
the fuel filler.
tion. You should therefore use only high- • Check that a suitable fuel is available.
quality fuels containing additives.
Do not Use Methanol Fuel filling from Drums or Storage Con-
Fuel with too low an octane number can
Fuels containing methanol (wood alcohol) tainers
cause pre-ignition (detonation). Daewoo can
should not be used in your Daewoo. This
not be held liable for resultant damage.
type of fuel can reduce vehicle performance For safety reasons (particularly when us-
Fuel with a higher octane number may be and damage components of the fuel system. ing non-commercial fuelling systems) fuel
used. containers pumps and hoses must be prop-
NOTE erly earthed.
CAUTION Static electricity build up can occur under
The warranty policy will not cover
certain atmospheric and fuel flow conditions
Engine and exhaust system can be damage of the fuel system and any
if unearthed hoses, particularly plastic, are
damaged. performance problems that are
fitted to the fuel dispensing pump.
• Do not use leaded fuel to the ve- caused by the use of methanol or
It is therefore recommended that earthed
hicle for unleaded fuel. fuel containing methanol.
pumps with integrally earthed hoses be
• It is not covered by warranty.
used, and that storage containers be prop-
erly earthed during all non-commercial fuel-
ling operations.

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IGNITION SWITCH
The ignition switch on the right side of the I POSITION III POSITION
steering column has the following four po- The engine can be turned off without lock- This position activates the starter motor,
sitions : B, I, II, and III. ing the steering wheel. starting the engine.
But some electrical accessories such as ra- Release the key when the engine starts, and
B POSITION dio and cigarette lighter can be operated in it will be returned to the "II" position auto-
The steering is locked by removing the key. this position. matically.
Rotate the steering wheel until lock is en-
gaged. CAUTION WARNING
For easier key operation when unlocking, Battery can discharge. Never remove or turn key off while
move the steering gently from right to left and • Do not leave key at "I" position. driving.
turn the key to the "I" position. • Driver can loose control of vehicle.

II POSITION
This position turns on the ignition system and WARNING
the electrical accessories. Steering wheel can suddenly turn.
• Never reach for ignition switch key
CAUTION through the steering wheel.
Battery can discharge.
• Do not leave key at "II" position
80 100
without running engine.
60 120
0 0 0
40 1 0 0
0 140
20 160
0 1 0
0 0
km/h 180

I II
II I
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BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE STARTING THE ENGINE

• Make sure the area around the vehicle 1. Apply the handbrake. 3. Crank the engine without touching the
is clear. accelerator pedal by turning the ignition
2. Manual transmission :
• The maintenance items in this manual key to the "III" position.
Move the gear lever to Neutral position
should be checked periodically, e.g., Release the key when the engine starts.
each time you check the engine oil. and depress the clutch pedal to the floor
If the engine starts, but fails to run, re-
while cranking the engine.
• Check that all the windows and lights are peat the above procedure.
clean. Automatic transmission :
Move the selector lever to "P" (park) or
• Visually inspect the tyres for their ap- "N" (neutral), although "P" is preffered. CAUTION
pearance and condition. Also check the The starter is designed not to operate if
tyre pressures for proper inflation. Starter motor can be damaged ;
the selector lever is in one of the driv- • Do not operate starter for more
• Position seat and adjust head restraints. ing positions. than 15 seconds at a time.
• Adjust inside and outside mirrors. CAUTION • If engine does not start, wait 10
seconds before trying again.
• Fasten your seat belts and ask all pas- When starting the vehicle under ex-
sengers to do likewise. tremely low temperatures, be sure to
• Check the operation of the warning warm up the automatic transmission
lights when the key is turned to the "II" fluid before driving.
position.
CAUTION
Your vehicle is designed to achieve Neutral
a good starting ability in cold
weather.
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IMMOBILISER SYSTEM* DRIVING WITH A MANUAL

4. Warm-up The Daewoo Immobiliser System provides an TRANSMISSION
Allow the engine to idle for at least 30 additional theft deterrent to the vehicle in To change gears, fully depress the clutch
seconds after starting. Drive at moder- which it is installed and prevents it from be- pedal. Then move the gear lever. After shift-
ate speed for a short distance first, es- ing started by unauthorised persons. ing, release the clutch slowly.
pecially in cold weather.
When the ignition key is turned to the "B" po-
CAUTION
sition, the immobiliser indicator lamp located
CAUTION above the fan control switch will flash and Transmission can be damaged.
Excessive temperature can damage the immobiliser system will activate. If this • Do not shift to reverse gear while
exhaust system. indicator lamp is not flashing when the key vehicle is moving forward.
• Do not idle at high speed for more is turned to the "B" position, have the sys- • Stop your vehicle completely be-
than 5 minutes. tem checked by Daewoo Outlet. fore shifting into reverse.

The valid key for a vehicle equipped with a

Daewoo Immobiliser System is a mechani- CAUTION
NOTE
cal ignition key with integrated transponder, Clutch can be damaged.
If the engine has become flooded dur-
which is electronically coded. The transpon- • Do not rest your foot on the clutch
ing starting, slowly depress the ac-
der is placed invisibly in the ignition key. pedal while driving.
celerator pedal fully, hold it in this
position and start the engine. Only valid ignition keys can be used to start
the engine.

NOTE Invalid keys may only open the doors. The

immobiliser system isolates the power sup-
On vehicles equipped with automatic
ply to the ignition system, fuel pump and fuel
transmission, fuel is automatically
injectors.
cut off when the engine is "racing"
• Neutral
(running at high speed) with selector
lever position "P" or "N".

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DRIVING WITH AN AUTOMATIC

TRANSMISSION* If you cannot shift out of P with ignition ON
Brake Transmission Shift Interlock Sys-
The automatic transmission in your Daewoo and the brake pedal depressed:
tem*
vehicle is an electronically controlled four 1. Turn ignition OFF and remove the key.
Your Daewoo with automatic transmission 2. Depress and hold brake pedal.
speed transmission. The 4th gear is an over- is installed with a safety device called BTSI
drive function. 3. Insert ignition key into BTSI slot.
(Brake transmission Shift Interlock) system.
The position of the selector lever is indicated 4. Shift to Neutral.
BTSI system can prevent abrupt start. 5. Remove the key from the BTSI slot.
on the left side of the selector lever. Shifting out of park (P), the ignition must be 6. Depress brake pedal and start engine.
ON and you must depress the brake pedal, 7. Have vehicle repaired as soon as pos-
WARNING then press the release button. sible.
Vehicle could move unexpectedly
when shifting. You could lose control WARNING
and hit people or objects.
Always depress brake pedal firmly Vehicle can be moved suddenly.
while shifting from "P" (Park) or "N" Move the selector lever to "P" posi-
(Neutral) to a forward or reverse tion when parking your vehicle.
gear.

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Selector lever lock Starting the Car

CAUTION
Push the release button located on the side • After starting the engine, fully depress
To help prevent transmission dam-
of the selector grip when engaging the foot brake pedal before shifting the
age ;
• Do not depress the accelerator “R”(Reverse) and “P”(Park) and shifting from selector lever to the “D4”, “R”, “2” or “L”
pedal while shifting from "P" or “D4” to “2” and “2” to “L” as indicated by the position. Be sure the vehicle is fully
"N" to "R", "D4", "2", or "L". Always black arrow “ ”. stopped before attempting to shift the
depress the brake pedal until shift- The selector lever can be shifted freely into selector lever into “R” or “P”.
any positions indicated by the white arrow 1. Keep the foot brake pedal depressed
ing is completed.
“ ”. and shift into a driving gear.
• Use "D4" as much as possible.
• Never shift to "P (Park)" or "R (Re- 2. Release the parking brake and foot
verse)" while the vehicle is in mo- : Push the release button to shift. brake. Depressing the accelerator pedal
tion. : Shift freely. slowly will gradually set the vehicle in
Shift to "P" or "R" only after ve- motion.
hicle is stopped completely.
• When stopping the vehicle on an
uphill gradient, do not hold the
vehicle by depressing the accelera-
tor pedal. The foot brakes should Release
be used for this purpose. button

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Selector Lever Positions P, R and N CAUTION Drive Range D4

P = Park, with the front wheels locked. To D4 = The drive position for normal driving
While driving, do not continue to
be selected only with the vehicle sta- conditions in first to fourth gear.
drive with selector lever position "N"
tionary and the parking brake on.
or do not repeat the shift operation Fourth gear(the overdrive gear) reduces en-
R = Reverse. To be engaged only with the
to "N". gine speed, fuel consumption and the engine
vehicle stationary.
This can damage the interior part of noise level.
N = Neutral.
the automatic transmission.
NOTE
WARNING
If the automatic transmission fluid
Vehicle can move suddenly when
temperature is less than 20°C, shift-
unattended.
ing-up to 4th gear and look-up op-
• Turn off engine, apply parking
eration are not possible.
brake fully and remove ignition
This allows the interior part of the
key when leaving the vehicle.
automatic transmission to be pro-
• Do not use "P" (Park) position in
tected.
place of the parking brake.
When the automatic fluid temperate
• Never leave the vehicle unattended
exceeds 20°C, normal gear shifting is
while the engine is running.
possible.

NOTE
Fuel is automatically cut off when
the engine is "racing" (running at
high speed) with selector lever posi-
tion "P" or "N".

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OVERDRIVE SWITCH* EMERGENCY OPERATION*

Drive Range 2 The fourth gear of your automatic transmis- If a fault has occurred on Automatic trans-
2 = The drive position for second gear hold sion is an overdrive. mission, A/T lamp turned on.
basically (first and second gear above To cancel the overdrive function, press the In this situation automatic shifting can be
heavy throttle opening). overdrive switch, and the O/D OFF indica- cancelled or operated with severe bump.
tor in the instrument cluster will be ON. You should consult a Daewoo dealer or a
Allows the transmission to shift from first to
The O/D OFF function can be used when Daewoo Authorized Service Operations as
second gear and prevents automatic shift-
undesirable shifting to fourth gear happens soon as possible when this condition oc-
ing into third and fourth gear.
such as on a long uphill gradient. curs.
Select drive range 2 for more power when
climbing hills, for engine braking effects
NOTE
when driving down steep hills.
In normal driving conditions, drive
with the overdrive function activated
Drive Range L
for fuel economy.
L = The drive position for maximum braking
effect, e.g. when driving down severe
gradients; the transmission does not
shift beyond first gear.

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DRIVING TIPS FOR AUTOMATIC

TRANSMISSION* Kickdown Engine Braking
Starting the Car When the accelerator pedal is depressed In order to utilize the engine braking effect
beyond its resistance point below certain when driving downhill, select drive range "2"
After starting the engine and before shifting
speeds, the transmission shifts down into a or, if necessary, "L" in good time.
into a drive range, depress the brake pedal
since the vehicle will otherwise start to lower gear. Full use is made of the engine
The braking action is most effective in drive
"creep". Never use accelerator and brake power for acceleration.
range "L". If drive range "L" is selected at
pedals simultaneously. too high a speed, the transmission remains
in higher gears until the shift point for first
For normal driving conditions the "D4" posi-
gear is reached, e.g. as a result of decel-
tion should be selected.
eration.
If the accelerator pedal is depressed gently
and evenly the transmission will shift into the
fuel-saving higher gears at an early stage.
The drive range needs to be changed manu-
ally only in exceptional cases. Select "2"
and "L" only when automatic shifting up is
to be avoided or if additional use is to be
made of the engine braking effect.
Return to "D4" as soon as conditions permit.

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Stopping the Car Rocking the Car Maneuvering the Car

The selector lever can be left in the chosen If it becomes necessary to rock the car to To maneuver the car back and forth during
drive range with the engine running. free it from sand, mud, snow or a hole, move attempts to park or in garage entrances uti-
When stopping on gradients engage the the selector lever from "D4" to "R" in a re- lize the above-mentioned creeping effect.
parking brake or depress the brake pedal. peat pattern while simultaneously applying Regulate your speed by lightly releasing the
Do not increase the engine revolutions to light pressure to the accelerator pedal. Do brake pedal.
ensure smooth idling while standing if a drive not race the engine and avoid sudden ac- Never press the accelerator and brake ped-
range has been selected. celeration. als simultaneously.
Switch off engine if stopping for a lengthy This applies only to the exceptional circum-
period, e.g. in traffic jams or at level cross- stances mentioned above.
ings.
Before leaving the vehicle, apply parking
brake, then place selector lever in position
"P" and remove ignition key.

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BRAKE
The regular braking system is designed for If the brake pedal can be pressed further WARNING
braking performance under a wide range of than normal, it may be due to a lack of ad- Brakes can have temporary loss of
driving conditions even when the vehicle is justment of the rear drum brakes. To find out performance due to wet brake com-
loaded to its full rated vehicle load capacity. if this is the case, drive backward and for- ponents.
ward a few times, applying the brakes firmly • When driving, check to rear for
Your vehicle is equipped with a separate other vehicles.
when going in each direction.
type dual circuit braking system. Disc brakes • Lightly apply brakes to assess per-
Consult your Daewoo Outlet if the pedal
are fitted to the front and drum brakes are formance loss.
height does not return to normal, or there is • Keep safe forward speed.
fitted to the rear.
a rapid increase in pedal travel. This could • Keep plenty of space ahead, to rear
If one brake circuit should fail, the vehicle be a sign of brake trouble. and to sides.
can still be stopped with the second remain- • Lightly apply brakes until perfor-
ing circuit. If this happens, the brake pedal WARNING mance is normal.
must be fully depressed with greater pedal Brakes can have temporary loss of • Always apply this procedure after
performance due to overheating. driving through water deep
pressure. The braking distance is increased.
• On descents shift to a low gear. enough to wet brake components
Have the braking system checked and re- or having the vehicle washed, to
• Do not continually apply brakes.
paired by a Daewoo Outlet or Daewoo help reduce the risk of personal
Authorised Service Operation before con- injury.
tinuing your journey.

CAUTION
Brake lining and pad can wear pre-
maturely.
• Do not drive with foot resting on
brake pedal.

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ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM*

(ABS) Braking with ABS ABS INITIALIZATION
Anti-lock brake system is an advanced elec- Do not pump the brakes. Press the brake ABS initialization(self-check) is performed
tronic braking system that will help prevent pedal hard down regardless of the road sur- each time the vehicle is driven after starting
a braking skid. face (dry, wet, slippery, etc.), hold it down the engine.
and let ABS work for you.
The anti-lock brake system prevents the This initialization is done to check for any
wheels from locking up during sudden brak- The ABS modulates the braking pressure to malfunctions in the system. You may hear a
ing or braking on a slippery road to help the the respective wheels to maintain the maxi- slight mechanical noise while this initializa-
vehicle remain steerable and stable. mum braking effect on the vehicle, without tion is going on. It is normal.
loss of directional stability or steering con-
This system becomes operative only when trol. WARNING
it senses differences in rotational speed of
the wheels, and that they are about to lock Slight vibration accompanied by noise usu- Stopping distances can vary greatly
up. The system detects the wheel speed ally occurs while ABS is operating. Such vi- depending on the road surface and
and electronically controls the pressure ap- bration and noise simply indicates that the conditions.
plied to the brake. ABS is functioning normally. • Maintain safe distance from the
vehicle in front.
When the ignition is switched on, the ABS In an emergency, apply full force on the • Drive slowly on wet or slippery
warning light comes on. It goes out after 4~5 brake and clutch pedal simultaneously. road.
seconds. If it does not go out, or if it comes
The anti-lock brake system will be activated
on during driving, there is a defect in the
immediately, thus allowing you to retain full
ABS. The vehicle's brake system remains op-
steering control of your vehicle.
erational without ABS regulation. Consult
We recommend that you familiarize yourself
your Daewoo Outlet as soon as possible if
with this braking technique. However, avoid
this condition occurs.
taking unnecessary risks.

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HANDBRAKE
WARNING The handbrake acts on the rear wheels. It When Parking Your Vehicle
engages automatically when applied. 1. Hold the brake pedal down and firmly
ABS cannot prevent accidents result-
The handbrake lever is located between the apply the handbrake.
ing from careless or dangerous driv-
front seats.
ing techniques. 2. Manual transmission models:
• Drive carefully. To set the handbrake, depress the brake When parking on level ground, place the
• Slow down when cornering. pedal and pull the lever up fully. gear lever in the "NEUTRAL" position.
• Press brake pedal hard and hold. When parking on a downhill gradient,
To release, depress the brake pedal, pull the
lever up slightly (1) and push the button (2) place the gear lever in the "REVERSE"
in the tip of the lever. Then lower the lever position.
WARNING When parking on an uphill gradient, place
while holding the button in (3).
ABS warning light illuminating while the gear lever in the "1st" position.
driving indicates a malfunction of Ensure the handbrake is fully released be- The above applies for vehicles fitted with
the ABS. fore driving off. a manual transmission.
• Stop the vehicle and consult your
See your Daewoo Outlet if adjustment of the Automatic transmission models:
Daewoo Outlet.
handbrake is required. Move the selector lever to the "P" (park)
• Have the system checked and re-
paired before continuing your position.
journey. 3. Close all windows and sun roof*.
(1) (2)
4. Turn the ignition key to the "B" position
and remove the key.

5. Lock all doors and tailgate.

6. Be sure the vehicle is not moving.

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SUGGESTIONS FOR MORE

CAUTION CAUTION ECONOMICAL OPERATION
Your car's fuel economy is mainly dependent
Hot exhaust parts can start a fire. In cold weather conditions, the hand-
on your style of driving.
• Do not park or operate vehicle brake can freeze in the engaged po-
How you drive, where you drive, and when
over combustible material sition.
you drive has an effect on how many kilo-
e.g. Grass or straw This is most likely to happen if the
meters (miles) you can get from a liter of
rear brakes are wet after driving
fuel.
through water deep enough to wet
CAUTION brake components or having the ve- To obtain maximum fuel economy from your
The vehicle can move when parked. hicle washed. car :
• Always apply handbrake fully. If there is a risk that the rear brakes
• Park on firm, level ground. might freeze; • Start gradually and accelerate gently.
• When parking on a hill, do not • Apply the handbrake temporarily • Avoid excessive and unnecessary
leave the front wheels in the and put the gear lever in first or idling.
straight ahead position. reverse gear (manual transmis-
sion) or in "P" (automatic trans- • Keep your engine properly tuned.
mission). • Do not race the engine.
CAUTION • Block the rear wheels so that the
Driving with handbrake applied vehicle cannot move. • Use the air conditioning(if equipped) only
could damage rear brake system. • Release that handbrake. when necessary.
• Before driving, fully release • Slow down when driving on rough
handbrake. roads.
• Check brake system warning light
off. • Always keep your tyres inflated to the
recommended pressure for longer tyre
life and optimum fuel economy.

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ENGINE EXHAUST GAS

• Keep your distance from other vehicles CAUTION (CARBON MONOXIDE) • Do not operate the engine in confined
to avoid sudden stops. This will reduce • Avoid inhaling engine exhaust gases. areas such as garages or other closed
wear on brake linings and improve Engine exhaust gases contains carbon areas any more than needed to move
economy as extra fuel is required to ac- monoxide, which has no color or odor. the vehicle in or out of the area.
celerate back up to driving speed. Carbon monoxide is a dangerous gas. It
• When the vehicle is stopped in an un-
can cause unconsciousness and can
• Do not carry unnecessary weight in the confined area for more than a short time
be lethal if inhaled.
vehicle. with the engine running, place the air
• If at any time you suspect that exhaust intake lever to the fresh air mode to
• Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal
gases are entering the vehicle, have the draw the outside air into the vehicle and
while driving. This can cause needless
vehicle inspected and repaired immedi- set the fan switch to high speed.
wear, possible damage to the brakes and
ately by a Daewoo Outlet or Daewoo
poor fuel economy. • Never sit(or leave the children) in a
Authorised Service Operation. If it is
parked or stopped vehicle for any ex-
• Always ensure your vehicle is main- necessary to drive under such condi-
tended period of time with the engine
tained to the manufacturer's specifica- tions, do so only with all windows fully
running.
tion. open.
• Avoid driving with tailgate open, as ex-
• To protect against exhaust gases enter-
haust gases could enter the vehicle. If
ing the vehicle, the exhaust system and
you must drive with the tailgate open,
body should be inspected :
close all windows, place the air intake
– each time the vehicle is raised for an lever to the fresh air mode to draw the
oil change. outside air into the vehicle, and set the
– whenever a change is noticed in the fan switch to high speed.
sound of the exhaust system.
– whenever the exhaust system, un-
derbody or rear of the vehicle is dam-
aged or becomes corroded.

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HAZARDOUS DRIVING
When hazardous driving is encountered be-
cause of water, snow, ice, mud, sand or
similar hazard, follow these suggestions.
• Drive cautiously and allow extra dis-
tance for braking.
• Avoid sudden movements in braking or
steering.
• When braking depress the brake pedal
with a light up-and-down motion until the
vehicle has stopped.
• If stuck in snow, mud or sand, use 2
(second) gear and accelerate slowly.
1 (first) gear may be used, if necessary.
Accelerate slowly to avoid spinning the
front wheels.
• Use sand, rock salt, tyre chains, or
other nonslip material under the front
wheels to provide traction when stalled
in ice, snow or mud.

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