Triumph TR8 User Manual

~~

Published

by

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BL Cars

Limited

Puble.tion

hrt

No.

AKM

4335

JAGUAR

ROVER

TRIUMPH

INC.

600

WILLOW

TREE

ROAD,

LEONIA

NEW

JERSEY

07605

In all communIcatIons

relallngtoService or Spares. please

quote

thc

CommISSion Number (ChassIs Number I paint and

lrlm

numbers These

arc

stampedona plate allachedtothe left-hand door rcar closing face The CommISSion NumberISalso

stamped

on

a plato

anachedtotho leh-handwindscreen pIllar andISvIsible through the screen

When

L.H.orR.H. is usedinthe

texl.

Ihis

refers10the

Left-handorRight-hand01the vehicle.

viewed

from

Ihe

driver'sseat.

The Manufacturers reserve the rrght

to

vary theIr speCifications

wIthOfwithout

nOtice. and at

such

limes

andInsuch manner as

they thmk fll

MajoraswellasminOt changes maybemvolved m accordance

with

Ihe

Manufacturer's

polleyofconstant produCI

Improvemenl Whilst

every efforlISmade

to ensure the accuraeyofpatllculars contained In

thIS

Handbook. neIther The Manufacturet nor the

Dealel.

by

whom

Ihls

HandbookISsupplied. shall m any CIrcumstancesbeheld liable lor any maccuracy or

the

consequences

thereof All

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parIofIhls publication maybyreproduced. Slored m a retrIeval SVslem or

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phOtOCOPVrng.

recordrng or any other means wllhOut

pllor

wlIl(en

permISSIon

ftom

lhe ServIce

DIVISIon

of

Jaguar Rover TrIumph

2

Introduction

Controls,

Instruments

and

Indicator.

Body Fittings

Seats

and

Safety

Harness

Heating.

Ventilation

and

Air

Conditioning

Running Instructions

Towing

a Caravan or

Trailer

Automatic

Transmission

Wheels

and Tyres

Cooling

System

Electrical

System

CareofBodywork

CONTENTS

5

7

19

27

31

35

40

45

49

53

57

67

3

IMPORTANT

CATALYTIC

CONVERTER

SPECIFICATION

VEHICLES

The

TRa

IS designed

to

operate

on UNLEADED fuels of 91 octane

ItISessential that only unleaded fuels are usedInthis vehicle otherwise

seriOUS

damage

can be caused10the CatalytiC

Converter

Do not use oxygenated fuels such as blends

01

methanol/gasoline or ethanol/gasoline(eg GASAHOL)

unEADfD

FUEl

ONLY

2335

4

INTRODUCTION

Now

that

you have taken deliveryofyour

new

car, please read this

Handbook

carefullytofamiliarIZe

yourself

with

the

controls

and

other

features,

which

have

been

designed

tor your safety and

comfort

The lock key

numberISstampedonthe tag

attatched

to the

larger

keyofyour key-set. andISnol

shownonthe keyorlock

Please make a recordofthis

number

as you

will

need It to

obtainareplacement

Servicing

Before receiving your

new

carItwill

have undergone

an

Inspection

10

ensure that all systems are working and the vehicle

is

complete

to specification,

After

completing

1000

miles

the vehicle should be returned to the seiling Dealer

who

will carry

out

the first

Important

service

and make

whatever

adjustments

are

requl'ed.

freeofcharge

except for costoflubricants

Subsequent

to the free serVice,

maintenance

and servICingofthe

vehicleISthe responSibilityofthe

owner

whoISadvised to

make full use

of

the

planned

maintenance

operated

by all

Jaguar

Rover-Triumph franchise holders TI,e

operations

carned

out

by

your Dealer

will

beInaccordance

With

current

recommendations

and

maybesubject

to revIsion from

timetotime

The 'PassporttoService'

which

Includes

the

'Owners

Service

Statement'

has provISion for the

Dealer

to certify that the

work

has

been

performedInaccordance

With

current

recommendations

Regular useofthe 'PassporttoService' at the specified Intervals

IS

the best safeguard

against

the

possibilityofabnormal

repair bills at a later

date

and

would

constl\i)te

proofofregular serVICing,

thus

enhanCing the valueofyour

cartoa prospective buyer

Jaguar

Rover-Triumph

Inc.

Dealers

are prOVided With the latest

Information

concerning

special

tools

and

workshop

techniques.

enablmg

themtoundertake your service and repairs

IfI

the

most

effiCient and-economiC

manner

5

CONTROLS, INSTRUMENTS

AND

INDICATORS

Before entering the vehicle:-

- Check

that

the

windows

are clean and visibility is

not

impaired.

- Check

that

light

lenses are clean.

- Check tyres for condition and correct pressure.

- Check

that

the area around the carisclearofdriving hazards before driving off.

- Check

that

the

bonnet

and

boot

are securely closed.

On

entering the vehicle:-

-

Adjust

the

seats and head restraints,

- Adjust the interior and exterior (Door) mirrors.

- Fasten seat belts, ensure that passengers do likewise.

- Check

the

operationoflight

switches,

horn and hazard

warning.

-

With

the

ignition

switched

on, check the

operationofall

warning

lights.

6

CONTROLS, INSTRUMENTS

AND

INDICATORS

7

CONTROLS, INSTRUMENTS

AND

INDICATORS

CONTROLS

INSTRUMENTS

ANO

INDICATORS

Item

Description

Page

Ref

Item

Description

Page

Ref

FasCia

side

vent

30

10

Glove box lock

20

2

Combination

sWitch

13

11

Air

conditioning/heater

controls

2J-29

3

Instruments

and

warnmg

indicators

11

12

Air

conditioning

cut-out

sWitch

28

4

Wmdscreen

wiper

and

washer

control

14 13

Instrument

IllUminatIOn

rheostat

15

5

Master

lightmg

sWitch

14

Gear selector lever

16

6

Heated

Rear Screen SWllch

15

Cigar

lighter

15

7 FasCia

central

air

vent

30

16

Pedals

16

8 Fog

lamp

SWitch

15 17

Bonnet

release

control

19

9 Hazard

warnmg

switch

15

8

CONTROLS. INSTRUMENTS

AND

INDICATORS

Fig, 1

1

2 3

4

5 6 7 8 9

<

10

-.

,,_

....

1

17

16

11

15 14

13 12

11

2339

9

CONTROLS, INSTRUMENTS

AND

INDICATORS

Ignition/Starter

Switch

and

Steering

Lock

(Fig. 2)

o All electrical Circuits

sWitched

off mechanical lock pre-set

when

keyISremoved

1 Auxiliary

position

2

Ignition

3 Start

Unlocking

Sequence

(clockwlse~

Insert the key and turn

1110

POSition '1" If

difficulty

IS

encountered,

turn

the

steering

wheel

slightly to relieve

the

load

on

the lock

bolt

The

steermg wheel should

now

be freetoturn

This operation should be

performed

only

after the

following

requirements

have

been

carried

out

in

the

correct

sequence:- 1. OCCUPANTS SEATED;

2.

DOORS CLOSED; 3.

SEAT BELTS FASTENED; 4. GEARS NEUTRAL Refer to

'Running

Instructions',

To

sWitchonthe

Ignition,

turn

the

keytoPOSition

'2'

Further

movement

to posItion

'3'

operates

the starter

motor

The key

will

return to POSition

'2'

when

released

Locking

Sequence

(anti-clockwise) Turning the key from

POSition

2'to"

will

SWitch

off

the

Ignition

Push the key fully

towards

the lock and turnItto POSition

'0'

Withdraw

the key

and move the

steenng

wheel

slightlytoensure

that

the lock

boltISfully engaged,

WARNING,Iffor

any

reason

the

ignitionisswitched

off

while

the

car

is

in

motion

DO

NOT

ATTEMPT

TO

DEPRESS OR

TURN

THE

KEY

TO

POSITION

'0',

as

this

constitutes

part

of

the

steering

lock

sequence.

The

designed

operating

sequence

prevents

the

engine

being

started

with

the

steering

LOCKED,

Serious

consequences

can

result

from

alterationsorsubstitution

of

the

ignition

start

switch

which

would

permit

the

enginetobe

started

with

the

LOCK

ENGAGED.

Under

no

circumstances

must

the

ignition

start

function

be

separated

from

the

steering

lock,

B-o

i~~

\

2

Fig.2

2JJJ

10

Speedometer

(Fig. 3)

The

speedometer

indicates the

road

speedofthe

vehicle

In

miles

and

kilometres

per hour. It also

combmes

the

following

indicators

1 1 )

Trip

odometer~The figures

within

the aperture above

the centre

of

the

dial

may be used

to

record the

distanceofeach

journey

provided that the figures are

pre-set to zero by

turning

clockwise

the knob that

extends

downwards

from

behind

the

Instruments,

( 2 )

Odometer

- The

figure

within

the aperture

below

the

centre of the dial records the

lolaImileage01the

vehicle and

may

be

used

as

a gUide to periodic

lubrication

and

maintenance.

Tachometer

(Fig,

3l

The

tachometer

indicates

the

engme

speedInrevolutions per

minute

andIScalibratedInIncrementsof500.

extendmg

to

7,000

rpm,

Recommendations

concerning

the speed range are given

under

'Runnmg

Instructions'

Warning

lights

(Fig

3l

(

3)

Oxygen

Sensor

(PI

vehicles onlyl

The Oxygen Sensor

Indicator

glows

when

the sensors

require

renewal

ThiS

will

occur

at the

mileage

mterval

stated

In

the

Maintenance

Handbook

Consult your

dealer as soon

as

convenient after the

mdlcator

illuminates The

indicator

glows

when

the starter

motorISoperated,

failure10do

so Indicates

bulb

failure

CONTROLS, INSTRUMENTS

AND

INDICATORS

Fig. 3

6

1

•

)

,

, ,,'

','"

(4)

and

(5)

Direction

indicator

monitors

- The arrowed

indicator

(4)

glows

green

Intermlllently

when

the

steering

column

combmatlOn

switchISmoved1OSignal

a

lell-hand

turn The

Indicator

(5)

glows

Similarly

when

the

switchISmoved

to Signal a

right-hand

turn

(

6)

Not

usedonUSA

vehicles

( 7

l

Ignition

"T"""

The

'Ignition'

Indicator

glows

red

when

the

IgnitionISSWitched on

andISextinguished

when

the

engineISrunning

(8

I Oil pressure - The

'Oil'

indicator

glows

when

the

IgnitionISSWitched on

andISextinguished

when

the

engineISrunning

11

CONTROLS, INSTRUMENTS

AND

INDICATORS

(9lBrakes

-

Should

failure01the

frontorrear

hydraulic

brake lines

occur,

the

indicator

will

glow

The cause

mustberectified

Immediately

The

system

incorporates

a

bulb

test

facility

The

Indicator

should

glow

when

the

starter

mOlar

15

operated, failure10dosoindicates

a faulty

bulb

110)

Belts

- The

'Belts'

indicator

Will

glow

for

approx-

Imately

ten

seconds

when

the

engineISstartedIfthe

dnver has

not

fastened

hiS

seal

bell. This

will

be

accompanied

by an

audible

alarm, If

the

dnver

fastens

hiS

seat

belt before

starting

the engme, the indicatOr

will

glow

without

the

audible

warning

Refer to

Runnmg

Instructions'

Fig,4

6 1

td:a

)

12

9

(11)

Park

Brake

- The

park

brake

Indicator

glows

when

the

handbrake1$applied

and

Ihe

IgnitionISsWitched

on

(12)

Coolant

-

The

'Coolant"

Indicator

glows

when

the

coolant

level m

the

header

tankIStOO

low

The

fault

should

be

rectified

Immediately

by

toppmg

up

the

header

tank10the

recommended

II1structlon

(page

551

A

prudent

walch

should

be

kept

on

the

coolant

temperature

gaugetoensure

that

the

engme

does

nOI

overheat The

Illdlcator

glows

for

three

seconds

when

the

I~""lltlon

IS

sWitched

on,

failuretodosoIlldlcates

bulb

fallu

~

113)

Main

beam

-

The

'Seam"

Illdicator

glows

blue

when

malll

beams

are

selected

andISextingUished

dUfing

dipped

beam

operations

(141

Fuel-The

Fuel

mdlcator

glows

when

the

quanllty

of

fuel In

the

tank

lalls

below

6 8 htres

(1

5

gallonsl

Fuel

surge

may

cause

the

Illdlcator

to

glow

Intermittently

before

the

fuelISreducedtothiS

amount

Warning

lights

(Fig 4)

The

warnlllg

light

layoutonearlier

vehicles

IS

(3)

Main

beam

- The

'Beam"

Illdlcator

glows

blue

when

malll

beams

are

selected

andISextingUished

durlllg

dipped

beam

operation

(41

and

(51

Direction

indicator

monitors

-

The

arrowed

Indicator

14)

glows

green

Illterml11ently

when

the

steering

column

combination

SWitchISmovedtosignal

a

left-hand

turn

The

indicator

(5)

glows

Similarly

when

the

SWitchISmovedtosignalafight-hand

turn

16)

Demist

- The

'Demist'

indicator

glows

when

the rear

screen element1$sWitched on

17)

Ignition

- The

'Ignillon'

Indicator

glows

red

when

the

IgnitionISsWitched

on

andisextmguished

when

the

engineISrunning

(8)Oil

pressure

- The 'Od'

mdlcator

glows

when

the

Ignition

1$

switchedonand1$extinguished

when

the

engme1$running

(9

l Brakes - Should failureofthe front or rear hydraulic

brake

Imes occur, orifthe handbrakeISleft

'on'

the

Indicator

will

glow, If

the

lamp

glows.

indicating

failure

of

the hydrauliC system, the cause

must

be rectified

Immediately

The

Indicator

should

Illuminate

when

the

starter

motor

IS

operated.

failure10dosoIndicates

bulb

failure

(101 Belts - The 'Seat

Bell

warning

light'

will

glow

when

the

IgnitionISSWl\chedonand a vehicle

occupant

has

not fastened a seat

belt

ThiS

willbeaccompanied by

an audible alarm Refer to 'Runnmg Instructions'

(11)Not

used

on

USA

vehicles

CONTROLS, INSTRUMENTS

AND

INDICATORS

(12)

Fuel - The Fuel

mdicator

glows

when

the

quantity

01

fuelInthe tank falls

below

68

lit res(15 gallonsl Fuel

surge may cause the

mdlcatortoglow

intermittently

before the fuelISreduced to thiS

amount

(131

Fog (optional

fltmentl

- If the vehicle is eqUipped With

fog lamps, the

mdlcalOr Will

glow

when

the

CirCUit

IS

operative

(14)

Not

used on USA vehicles.

13

CONTROLS, INSTRUMENTS ANO INDICATORS

Fig.5

.=

,·=e

•

"'"

14

Clock (Fig 5)

The

handsofthe electrically

operated

clock can be resel by

turning

the knob located

below

the

Instrument

and extendmg

from the lower fascia

rail

Water

Temperature

Indicator (Fig 5)

The

gauge

IS marked 'C' (coldl and

'H'

(hot), Indicating the

temperatureofthe

coolantasIlleaves

the cylinder head. It

IS

effective

when

the

IgnitionISsWitched

on

When

the

Ignl\lon

IS

switched

off

the needle should return to

zero

Fuel

Gauge

(Fig, 5)

The gauge indicates

the

contentsofthe

fuel tank

Allow

thirty

seconds for the gauge needle to reach a steady readmg after

SWitchingonthe

Ignilion.

When

the

Ignilion

IS

sWl1ched

off

the needle

should

return to

zero

Voltmeter

(Fig, 5)

The

voltmeter

registers the battery's state01charge. If the

gauge registers

In

the lower red sector

under

normal

running

conditions. the cause should be Invesllgated,

CONTROLS, INSTRUMENTS

AND

INDICATORS

Fig, 6

Combination

Switch

(Fig.

6)

The

steenng-column

combination

SWitch serves

the

following

purposes

Horns - To operate

the

horns. press the

endofthe

ccnlrol

Direction

indicators

- To

Indicate

a left-hand turn.

move

the

lever

anll-clockwlse

MoveItclockwise

forafight-hand

turn

This

controlISonly

effective

when

the

IgnillonISswitched

on

Headlamp

main

beam

- To operate

the

main

beams. push

the

lever fully

forward

away

from

the

steeflng

wheel. Pull

the

lever

10

liS

neutral

(centrall

pOSl1lcn

for

dipped

beams

This

controlISonly

effective

when

the

'master

lighting

sWitch"

IS

movedtothe

headlamp

position

Windscreen

Wiper

and

Washer

Control

{Fig

7l

The

centrollS

effective only

when

the Ignll10nISsWitched

on

o

or

:::::J=

2332

Fig. 7

For

continuous

OperallQnofthe

two

speed

Wipers,

move

the

control

upwardstoposition

'"

lor

slow-speed

operation,

or

lullv

upwardstopoSItion

'2-

for

high-speed

operatIOn For

brlel

use01the

Wiper,

move

the

control

downwards

against

spong

pressure

Wlpmg

WIll cease

when

the contrOl

IS

released

To

operate

lhe

windscreen

washer,

press the

knobonIhe

end

ollhe

control

""

15

CONTROLS, INSTRUMENTS

AND

INDICATORS

Fig. 8

16

Master

Lighting

Switch

(1. Fig

8)

To

operate

the

three-position

lighting

sWitch

•

Move

the

switch

bar to the

upper

positiontoextinguIsh all

external

and

fascIa

lamps

-

Move

the

sWllch

bar10the

mid

paSHlontoIllummate

front

and

rear

parkmg

and

marker

lamps

and

the

faSCia

lamps

•

Move

the

sWItch bar to

the

lower

poSllIon

to raIse

and

Illummate

me

headtamps

and

Illummate

the

parking,

marker

and

lascla

lamps

If

the

headlamp

lift

mechanism

failstoraise

the

headlamps,

referto'Electrical

System'-Headlamps.

Heated

Rear

Screen

Switch

(2. Fig 8)

Move

the

SWitch

bartothe

lower

POSition10operate

the

heated

reaf

screen,

which

Will

operate

only

when

the

Ignition

1$

sWllched

·ON·

A

lamp

IncorporatedIn[he SWitch Will

Iliummate

while

the

heaterISoperating Do

not

leave sWitched

'ON'

10f

longer

thanISnecessary

becauseofheavy

current

consumption

•

To SWitch 'OFF'

move

the

SWitch

bartothe

upper

pOSlllon

The

heater

should

notbeusedtoremove

snoworice, bUI

may

be

used

periodically

to

remove

condensation

or

to

prevent

ice

formation.

Fog

Lamp

Switch

(where

fitted}

(3, Fig

8)

Move

the

SWitch

bartothe

mid

POSition10Illuminate

the

rear

fog

guard

lamps

only

Move

the

SWitch bar\0the

lower

positiontoIlluminate

the

front·and rear fog lamps

Move

the SWitch bar to

the

upper

POSition10extingUish the

lamps A

warning

lamp

Incorporated

In the

$wllch

will

Iliummate

while

the

lamp

CirCUlI15SWitched 'ON"

This

CIrCUIt

15

operative

only

when

the

Side/tail

lamps

are

Illummated

The

warning

lightISIncorporatedInthe

Instrument

panel

on

earlier vehIcles Reier10Warning

LIghts

Hazard

Warning

Switch

(4.

Fig

8)

If

the

vehicleISImmobilized

and

constitutes

a hazardtoother

road

users.

warning

may

be

gIVen

by

uSing

the

'hazard

warmng

system'Tooperate

move

the

SWitch bar to the lower

position Instrument

Illumination

Rheostat

(1.

Fig

91

From

the

'OFF

poSitIon (fully

ani

I-clockwise!.

turn

Ihe

swllch

!moh

clockwisetoIlium

InaIe

the

Instrumentsatlow

intensity.

i1nd further

clockWise10Increase

the

intensity

See

'Master

l.ghtlng

SW!lch'

CONTROLS. INSTRUMENTS

AND

INDICATORS

Cigar.lighter

12,

Fig 9)

The

cigar-lighterISoperatedbypushing

Its

knob

Inwards

10

heal

the

element

Whenapredetermined

temperature

IS

reached,

the

element

.s ejected

from

the

'heal'

position

from

whenceItmaybewl\hdrawn

for

use A

small

pilot

lamp

IS

Incorporated

within

the

element

carrier

to

faCilitate

replacementofthe

element

during

darkness

Fig. 9

17

CONTROLS, INSTRUMENTS

AND

INDICATORS

Fig_

10

Refer to

Warning

Lights' -

page

11

Handbrake

lever

{Fig 11)

To applv the rear

wheel

brakes.

pull

the

handbrake lever

upwards.II1$

retained by a

ratchet

and

pawl

Release

the

hand brake by

pullingItslightly

upwardsasthe

bullon

IS

depressed10free

the

pawl.

then

allow

the

levertomove

downwards

to the

off

posltlQn

Gear

Selector

Lever

(Fig.

101

The gear poSitions are Indicatedonthe

lever knob Engage

reverse

only

when

the vehicle1$stationary

Automatic

lransmiSSlon

selector details

are

givenInsectIOn

-

'Borg-Warner

AutomatiC

TransmiSSion"

For

optimum

fuel

economy

the

recommended

gear

change

speeds are

lst/2nd-15

mph

2nd/3rd • 25 m p,h

3rd/4th-40

mp,h

4th/5th-45

mph

Pedals

The pedals are arrangedInthe

convenllonal POSItions The

brake pedal operates the brake

hydraulic system to apply

the

brakesonaU

four

wheels

Warning

lights at the rear of

the

vehicle function automatically when the brake pedal

IS

pressed

while

the

igmllonISsWitched on

To

aVOid

needless

wear of the

clutch

withdrawal

mechanism.

do

not rest the

toot

on

the

clutch

pedal

while

driVing

5

4

\\

J

'1

1 ;\,

.

'.~.\j

2073

3

1R

~-'"

Fig_

l'

18

Always

remember

to lock your car when leaving it.

The lock key

number

is stamped on the tag

attachedtothe larger keyofyour

key-set,

and is

not

shown

on

the

key

or

lock.

Please make a recordofthis

numberasyou will need it to obtain a replacement.

BODY FITTINGS

,"

BODY

FITTINGS

Fig. 1

1590

Fig. 2

"",

20

BODY FITTINGS

Keys

(Fig.

1)

Two

keys and a

duplicate

set are provided, The large key

IS

used

for

operating

the

Ignition/steering-column

lock

and

door

locks:

the

small

key

operates

the glovebox and

luggage

compartment

locks.

CAUTION:

The

Ignition

and steering

column

lock

key

IS

supplied

complete

withanIdentification

diSC.

ThiS

must

not

be

mislaid

SinceItprovides

the

only

recordofthe key. In

the

event01the loss of keys the

diSC

Will havetobe

subml11ed

to

your selling dealertoobtain

duplicates_

Door

Locks

(Fig. 2)

Key

locking-With

button

(1) raised, close the door, Insert

the

key

Into

the

lock

and

turn

It a

quarter

turn

towards

the

frontofthe

vehicle

Return

the

keylOthe

vertical POSition

to

Withdraw

11.

To

unlock-Insen

the key.

turnIta

quarter

turn

rearwards

and

return

II to the vertical

position10Withdraw

It

Keyless

locking

- Either

door

may

be locked

from

the inSide

by

pressing

the

bullon

(1)

downwards.

ThiS

position

IS

cancelled

when

the

doorisunlocked

from

the

outside

or

when

button

(1)ISlifted

To

lock

either

door

from

the

outside

(as an alternative to

uSing the key),

hold

the external release leverInthe

open

POSition and depress

button

11)

before clOSing the

door

Do

not

leave the keys in the car

Do

not force

down

button

(1)

when

the

doorISopen

Door

Windows

(Fig 2)

Turn the handle (3)10lower or raise the

door

wmdows

Ashtrays

(Fig 2)

Pull the

topofthe

Iray

outwards

for use and press closed

when

not reqUired To

removeanashtray.

open,

depress

the

sprmg

cliptorelease the

lOP

edge and pull the

bottom

edge

clearofthe

surround

Bonnet

Release

Control

{Fig

3J

To open the bonnet, pull the control knob located

below

the

faSCiaatthe

left-hand sideofthe car This disengages the

locking

plate

and

allows

the

bonnet

10

spring open

suffiCiently to

insert

fingers and release the safety

catch

When

fully

opened

the

bonnetISheld

by a support stay

To close.

disengage

the

stay and

lower

the

bonnet.

firmly

presSing liS

catch

Into

POSitive

engagement

With

the

locking

plate

Driving

Mirror

(Fig

4)

The fully adjustable mterlor

mirrorISmountedona break-

away

support

lor

personal safety

If.

through

Impact.

the

stem

IS

dislodged

from

ItS

mountmg,Itcan be refitted10ItS

Original pOSition The

drlvmg

mirrorISadjustable

for

direction.

and

may

be

·dlpped'

lemporarily

10

prevent reflected glare

from

the

head

lampsoffollOWing vehicles To

'dip'

the

mirror

move the

protrudmg

tab

rearward,

to regam

normal

adjustment

move

the tab

forward

BODY FITTINGS

Fig. J

Fig.4

159:J

21

BODY FITTINGS

Fig.5

Fig,6

22

Sun

visors (Fig

5l

Two

adjustable

sun

visors

(that

on

the

passenger's

Side

havingavanity

mirror)

are

padded

to

reduce

the

fiSk

of

impact

Injury.

Either

VISor

canbeswung

downwards

or

can

be

unclipped

from

the

driving

mirror

bracket

and

swung

sideways to

eliminate

sun

glare

The

driver's

sun

visor

Incorporatesaticket

pocket

Door

Mirror

The

driver's

door

mirror

should

be

adjustedtoprOVide an

areaofVISion

slightly

overlapping

thatofthe

interior

rear

view

mirror,

Glovebox locker (Fig

6)

To

open,

turn

the

knob

and

lower

the

hinged

lid

The

lid

IS

retamedInthe

closed

POSition by a

spring

catch

BODY FITTINGS

Fig.7

fJm1

Door

lamps

(Fig

71

A three poSition

lampISfllted10each door

Wl1h the lens flush (2)

the

lampIS'OFF

With

the lens

lilted

up

131

the

iampISswItched

'ON'

With

the lens

tIlled

down

(lIthe

lamps

operate

whenadoor1$opened

Opening

Roof

(OPtlonal) (Fig

8)

To

open

the

(oof

panel.

pull

the

handle

downwards.

turn

a

half turn anu-c1ockwlse

and

pull the panel rearwards To

dose.

reverse the procedure

The

roof

panel

maybelockedInany

poSition

bUl1he

locking

mechanism

IS

nOt

deSIgned to

hold

against hrm hand

pressure

Heated

Rear

Screen

The healed rear screen has

the

heating

alemen!onthe inSide

surface

of

the

glass

and

With

reasonable

care

will

laS1

mdeflnltely

The follOWing

practices

will

damage

the

element

and

must

be aVOided

1

Scratching

ofllabels

and

advertiSing

slickers

2

Wiping

the

glass

With

the

backofa

ringed

hand

3

Stowing

hard

and

metal

objectssothat

they abrade the

glass

4

Cleaning

With

harsh

abraSives

Fig.8

"

..

23

BODY FITTINGS

Fig.9

Fig.

10

24

1620

luggage

Compartment

(Fig

9)

To open. turn the unlocked

handleorthe keyInthe lock.

clockwise

Raise

the

lid to

ItS

limit

and

lower

the

lid

OntO

,ts

telescopic

support

To close. ra'se

the

lidtorelease

the

support

calch.

lower

the

lid

and

when

nearly closed

gently

push the lid

down

10

engage

the

lock

catch

To lock, Insert the key.

turn

II

ant,-elockw,se and

withdraw

the

key

The

lid

is self

supportingonlater

vehicles.

Follow

the

above

instructions

ignoring

the

referencetothe

telescopic

support.

Interior

Stowage

Space

In

addition

to the glovebox,

further

stowage

space 1$

provided

ror small packages. maps. etc, In the centre

console

armrest,

In

rear

quarter

panel

pockets

andonthe

rear shelf

behind

the

seats. It IS

dangerous

practicetoplace

heavy or sharp ob/ects

on

the rear shelf as these can

become

lethal prOjectiles 'n the

even!

of

an

Impact

Fuel

Filler

Cap

(Fig

10J

To

open,

turn

the

cap

a Quarter turn anti-clockwise and lilt

off

Radio

Facility

A

manually

operaled

radio

aenalISfittedIn(he rear

wmg

panel andISraised by Iifllng

the

protruding

lip

Ensure

thaI

the

aenalls

lowered

belore

entering

an automatiC

car

wash

loudspeaker

Units are fittedInthe

door

panels

Soft

Top

The soft

top

IS

made

from

PVc.

material, andISsupported

by a

hinged

frame. The

assembly

folds

down

Into

the rear

of

the car andISprotected

by a soft

top

cover.

Lowering the

Soft

Top

Release the header rail from the windscreen framebyturning (he

two

catch levers

towards

the InSideofthe car. Push the

BODY

FInINGS

header rail

upwards

to

disengage. From the outside of

the

car release the press stud fasteners. four per Side (Fig 1

1)

securing the Side

of

hood

to body. Lift the header rail

upwards

and pushItrearwards.

Holding

the flapatthe

top

of

the backlight.

pull

the cover

rearwards

untilItrests on

the

trunk lid.

ensuring

thatItIS

not

trapped

under

the header rail

With

the hood flat. fold the rear

quarter

lights

Inwards on

top

of

the cover. (Fig. 12) then fold

the

backlight

forwards

onto

the

hoodstlcks

behind

the seats (Fig 13)

Fig,

11

Fig.

12

Fig.

13

25

BODY FITTINGS

Soft

Topinthe

Down

Position

(Fig

14)

Attach

the

hood

cover

to

the

fasteners

working

from

the

centre

(1)

outwards

around

the

back

rail

Locate

the three

fasteners

(2)

on

the reaf

trim

board,

behind

the seats

and

the

two

Inside the

door

shut

pillars

l31.

Raising

the

Soft

Top

Unfasten

and

remove

the

hood

cover Fold the fabric

backwards

over

the

trunk

lid

and

fold

out

rear

quarter

lights

Fig,

14

26

Lifting

the

sofl

lOp header rarl, raise

the

assemblytoallow

the

fabriCtolie evenly over

the

frame.

Secure

the

header

rail

catches

and

turn

the

levers

Inwards

Fasten the four

press

stud

fastenersonthe

Sideofthe

hood

to the body.

Opening

Rear

Window

(Fig

15)

Pull

the

zip-fastener

around

the

Window

and

roll

the

Window

downwards

Fig.15

--

.

==--\>

2150

Use

your

seal

bells.

Statistics prove that the use

of safety belts saves lives.

Please use

them.

SEATS

AND

SAFETY HARNESS

27

SEATS

AND

SAFETY HARNESS

Fig. 1

28

SEATS

AND

SAFETY

HARNESS

Seat

Adjustment

(Fig 1)

Either

front

seat can be

adjusted

for leg reach

while

the

occupantISseatedbyliftingabar

against

spring

pressure

to

release the seat

runner

The

seat

can

thenbemovedtothe

desired

poSI\lon

before

allowmg

the

bar to

engage

In

liS

nearest

locking

notch

Some

additional

seat

movement

may

be necessary10achieve this

The

angleofthe

seal

back-rest

canbealteredtoprOVide a

reclining

POSition To achieve this. raise and

hold

the

lever

(1)

and.

uSing

controlled

body

pressure.

move

the

back-rest

to

the

deSIred pOSI!lon Release

the

levertolod:

the back-rest at

the

chosen

angle

The seat back.Ifunrestramed. Will

relurn

\0

the

upright

POSition

when

the

locking

leverISraIsed

Head

Restraints

The

head

restraints

shouldbead/us(edtosuppor!

Ihe

back

of

(he

head

and

not

(he

neck

ThiS

canbeachievedbyhllln9

or

lowering

the

deVice as reqUIred

DescriptionofInertia Reel

Type

Harness (Fig. 2)

One endofthe harness (1)ISattachedtoa self-retractmg mertla

reel

mounted

behmd

the

passenger

compartment.

The harness passes

througha'runnmg

eye' (2) and the

buckle (3) before passingtoa fixed

point

(4)onthe

seat

frame

The harness 1$ prevented

from

unreeling

when

retardation

of

the vehicle causes the

displacementofa heavy steel ball.

This tilts a pivoting plate

which

applies a POSitive locktothe

reel

mechanism.

Using

the

Harness (Fig. 2)

While

seated.

pull

the

buckle

(3)

untilaloopISformed

and

pass the

arm

nearest the

door

through

the

loop

Contmue

pulling

the harness over the

hips

until

the

buckle

(3) can be

inserted

into

the

buckle

unit

(5)

mountedonthe

transmiSSion

tunnel

between

the

front

seats. A positive

'click'

ensures that

the

harness is safely locked.

To release

the

harness.

depress

the release

button

(6l.

when

the

harness

tongue

Will

automatically

disengage

from

the

buckle

unit

and

retract

towards

the

door

pillar

To

obtalrl

the

maximum

deSigned

protection

from the safety

harnessItIS

essential

thatItIS

properly

fitted

over the body

The lap strap

(ll

should

be placed so that It rests securely

over the

bony

partofthe hips, The

shoulder

strap (1)

should

pass over the

shoulder

and

diagonally

downwards

across the

body. No

adjustmentISrequiredasthe automatiC retraction

of

the reel retains the harness at the

correct

tenSion,

SEATS

AND

SAFETY HARNESS

Fig.2

1599

29

SEATS

AND

SAFETY HARNESS

In

Its

normal

fitted

POSitiOn the reel

will

allow

the

harness

to

extend and retracttopermit

normal

body

movement

WI(llOut

lockmg

but

will

lock

automaticallyInthe eventofemergency

braking

Cleaning

An

occasional

wipe

withawarm

soapy

sponge

will

keep the

harness

clean

Do

not

use

bleach

or

dyes otherWise the

effiCiency

althe

harness

may

be afleeted

Inertia

Reel

Mechanism

Check

Snatch

Test -

Whilst

seated,

fasten the seat

bell

and

grip

the

shoulder

beltatapproximately

shoulder

level With the

Opposite

hand

Pull the

belt

sharplyIna

downwards

direction,

the

belt

should

lock

30

The

following

road

test

must

be carried

out

only

under

maximum

safe road

conditions.

Le.ona

dry,

straight,

traffic

free road.

With

the safety harness

fl11edtothe driver

and

passenger

as

previously described,

drive

the

car at 8

km/h

~5

m,p,h

l,

ensuring

thatItIS

safetodo so, brake sharply_

The salety harness should

lock

automatically,

holding

both

driver and passenger securely In POSition

It

IS

Important

when

braking

that

the

reactionsofboth

driver

and

passenger are

normal

I,e, the

body

must

notbethrown

forwardInantiCipation, thus cauSing a

'snatchlng'

action

of

the

belt

which

would

operate

the

locking

mechanism,

If the

belt

fallstolock on

el\her

test.

consult

your

Dealer

HEATING, VENTILATION

AND

AIR CONDITIONING

A pool of condensation may form underneath a stationary vehicle after the air conditioning

has been used. This should not be mistaken for a leak from the cooling system.

31

HEATING. VENTILATION

AND

AIR CONDITIONING

Fig. 1

-£,

,

'\,:

•

S'

"

,-',

•

I

I,

!

.;-

"

With

the

leverInItS"

topmost

position

airflow

through

the

unit

IS

negligible.

Moving

the lever to

the

first

detent

(Max.) provides

maximum

boosted

flow

of

recirculated

air As

the

leverISmoved

downwards

recirculated

airISsupplemented

by Increasing

amountsoffresh air

POSitions

3.

2 and 1

operateathree

speed

blower

fan

providing

fresh air

only

Distribution

- Lever (4)

controls

the

distribution

of

air

between

the Windscreen and

footwells.

2349

AIR

CONDITIONING

(Optional)(Flg

1)

The system1$controlledbyfour

levers

mountedInthe

central

console.

Vent

- Lever (1)

controls

the

volume

of

dehumidified

unheated

air flOWing

through

the

fascia

central

air

vents, The

vent

control

flap

maybeclosedoropenedbymovmg

the

lever

10

liS

upperorlower

position

respectively

Temperature

-

Lever

(2)

controls

the

temperature

01

dehumidified

air

discharged

Into

the

vehicle.

Air

discharged

from

the

footwell

or

wir1dscreen vents can be

heated

or

cooled

Air

discharged

from

the fasCia

central

and

side

ventS

can be cooled.

but

not heated.

Air

- Lever (3)

controls

the respective

volumesoffresh

or

recirculated

alf

flOWing

through

the

unit.

32

Air

Conditioning

Cut-Out

Switch

(5) - ThiSISa fuel saving

device

which

provides

manual

over-nde

of

the

air

conditioning

refrigeratIOn

system

The

switch

should

be In the

'ON'

POSition

whendemisting

operations

are

carried

out.donot

put

the sWitch to

ihe

'OFF

pOSition in

wetorhumid

conditions.

HEATING, VENTILATION

AND

AIR CONDITIONING

Fig.2

Rapid

'Defrost'

Maximum

windscreen

defrosting1$achievedbysettmg the

control

leversasfollows:-

Vent

- Off - fully

up

Temperature-Hot

- fully

down

Air

-

Maximum

boosl-

first

position

down

from

'OFF'

Distribution

- Screen - fully

up

Fascia

central

and side

vents

- Closed

The air

condltlonmg

cut-out

switch

should

beInthe 'OFF'

POSition

when

defrosting

operations

are

carried

out.

Rapid'Demist'

Maximum

windscreen

demlslingisachieved by setting the

control

leversasfollows:-

Vent

- Off

-tully

up

Temperature-Hot

- fully

down

Air

- Position 3 - fresh

air

Distribution

- Screen - fully up

Fascia central and side

vents

- Closed

The air

conditioning

cut-out

SWitch should beInthe

'ON'

pOSition

when

demlstmg

operations

are carried

out

HEATING

AND

VENTILATION

1F'9

21

The systemIScontrolledbyfour levers

mounted

In the central

console.

Vent

-

L~ver

(1) controls the

volumeofunheated air flOWing

through

the fascia central air vents

The vent

control

flap

may

be closedoropened by

moving

the

lever to the upper

or

lower POSition respectively

Temperature

- Lever (2)

controls

the temperature of air

flowing

through

the

footwell

or Windscreen vents

Air

- Lever (3)

controls

the

volumeoffresh air flOWing Into

the vehicle

With

the lever In its

topmost

position

airflow

through

the Unitisnegligible,

Moving

the lever

downwards

Increases the air

flow

which

canbeboosted

allow

speeds by

33

HEATING. VENTILATION

AND

AIR CONDITIONING

further

movementofthe

lever to

positions1.2 and 3

which

operatesablower

fanatloworhigh

speeds.

Distribution

- Lever (4)

controls

the

distribution

01

healed

alT

between

the

windscreen

and

foelwells,

Rapid

'Defrost'

and

'Demist'

MaXimum

windscreen

defrosting

and

demlstmgISachieved

by

seltlng

the

control

levers as

follows:-

Vent

- Off - fully

up

Temperature-Hot-fully

down

Air-

Maximum

boost-

fully

down

Distribution

- Screen - fully

up

Fascia

central

and

side

vents

- Closed

Fig.3

1602

___

34

Fascia

Side

Vents

(Fig. 3)

A sWivelling air vent

locatedateither

end01the

faSCia

IS

provided

with

a valve that canbeopenedorclosed by

turning

the

control

knob

below

the

vent

ThiS

admits

unhealed

air

which

can be

directedasrequired

by

adjusting

the vanes

Fascia

Central

Air

Vents

(Fig. 3)

By sUitable

adjustmentofthe vent

control

lever,

unheated

air

can be

directed

through

the

central

air v.ents to the car

Interior

The

flow

maybedirected

as

reqUired by

adjusting

the vanes

Air

Extraction

Whilst

the

vehicleISIn

motion,

stale air

from

the

Intenor

flows

via slots

located

at the

baseofthe

rear

window

Into

the

luggage

compartment,

from

whereItIS

extracted

by a

low

pressure

air

stream

through

the

grillsInthe

roof

quarter

panels Footwall

Ventilation

(Non

Air

Conditioning)

Cold air

maybeadmilled\0the

footwellsbypushing

open

a

flap valve

locatedInthe

outboard

Side panelofeach

footwell.

footwell

RUNNING INSTRUCTIONS

~

DO

NOT

attempt

to

turn

the

ignition

key

to

the

'LOCK' position, whilst the vehicle

isinmotion.

;;

'[

a

:

35

RUNNING INSTRUCTIONS

RUNNING

INSTRUCTIONS

Seat

Belt

Warning

System

Your

Triumph15Ime<!

Wllhaseat

beh

warning

system

which

may

save lives

and

encourage

the

useofseat

belts

The basIsofthe systemISto

warn

you

both

audibly

and

visually10wear

your

seat

bell

whilst

dflvmg

(he

car

A seat

bell

warning

light

located

on

the

fascia. and an

electric

buzzer

will

operate

for a

maximum

periodofeight

seconds

after

the

Ignition

1$

sWitchedonand

the

driver's

seat

beltISnot

coupled

Immediately

the

bell

IS

coupled

the

buzzer

will

cease

to

operate

but

the

warning

light

will

remain

illuminated

for

the

complete

eight seconds

Audible

Alarm

System

The

Audible

Alarm

System

functions

when

the

Ignlllon

key

IS

posllIonedInthe

SWllch

and

the

dnve(s

doorISopen

The

"warning"

denoted

by

a

conllnuous

bUZZing

sound

Will

termmate

when

the

dflver"s

doorISclosed

or

when

the

Ignition

keyIScompletely

removed

36

Starting

Procedure

(Carburellor

Vehicles)

Startingacold

engine~Move

the

selector

leverto'N'

or

the

gear

lever to

the

neutral

poSition Fully

depress

the

accelerator

pedal

and release

Immediately

Slart

the

engine

II

the

engme

Idling

speed

does

not

fall

below

1500

rev/min

after

the

engme

has

been

Idlmg

lor

fIfteen seconds,

slightly

depress

and

release

the

accelerator

pedal

Engage

transmiSSion first

gear

and

drive

the

vehicle

away

WARNING:

Failure

to

carry

out

the

above

cold

start

procedure

can

resultindamagetothe

catalytic

convertor

and

the

vehicle.

Never

leave

the

vehicle

unattended

with

the

engine

running,

Startingahot

engine-ItISnot

necessarytofully

depress

the

accelerator

pedal

when

re-startlngahot

engine

Starting

Procedure

(Petrol InJection Vehicles)

HotorCold

Starts-Move

the

selectorto'N·orthe

gear

lever

10

neutral.

Start

the

engme

without

operatmg

the

accelerator

pedal

PreparingtoDrive

When

seatedInthe car

with

the seat

belts

fastened It is

good

practicetosWitch on the

ignition

and

check

the

gauges

and

warning

lights

before

driving

off

To

Disengage

Steering

lock

and

Start

Engine

(Fig.

1)

Insert the key and turnInclockwise

directionIfdifficulty

IS

experienced In

turning

the

key, thiS can

be

reclilled

by

simultaneous

movement

althe

steering

wheel.

Turn

the

key

clockwisetopOSition 2

(Ignition)

the

Igmtlon

Will

be

switched

on

To start the engine, the key should be turned a little

more

against spring

pressuretoPOSll10n

3 (·star!"l.

as

soonasthe

engine

fires release the key

which

will

return

automatically

under

spring

pressuretothe Ignition

position

2

Do

not

operate

the

starter

for

longer

than

fivetoSIX

seconds

and

walt

until

the

engine

has

stopped

before

re-uSlng

the

starterIfallerafew

attempts

the

engine

fallstostart. sWitch

off

the

Ignition

and

Investigate

the

cause.

Continued

use

of

the

starter

Will

not

only

discharge

the

battery

but

may

also

damage

the

starter

RUNNING INSTRUCTIONS

Fig, 1

8-

0

/l

\

2

2076

To

Stop

Engine

and

Engage

Steering

Lock

Turn

the keyInan

anti-clockwise

direction

from

the

'Ignition'

POSition 2

1O

the

'lock'

POSl!lOfi 0 ThiS

action

stops

the

engine. Removalofthe

keyInthiS POSition

automatically

actuates

the

steering

lock

mechanism

(See

Audible

Alarm

System)

Slight

movementofthe

steering

wheel

maybenecessarytoensure

the

lock

bollISfully

engaged

WARNING:

If.

for

any

reason.

the

(ignition)

engine

is

switched

off

while

the

car

is

in

motion

DO

NOT

ATTEMPT

TO

TURN

THE KEY

INTO

THE

"LOCK"

POSITION

O.

as

this

constitutes

part

of

the

locking

sequence.

37

RUNNING INSTRUCTIONS

Running-in

The

Imporlanceofcorrect

funning-in

cannot

be too strongly

emphasized, for

durmg

the

first

few

thousand miles

of

motormg,

all

working

surfacesofthe vehicle are

'bedding

down'.

Avoid placing heavy loads

upon

the eng me, suchasUSing

full

throttleatlow

speedsorwhen

the

engmeIScold. Running-in

should

be progressive

and

no

harm

will

result

from

the

engine

being

allowed

10

'rev' fairly

last

for short

penods

proVided

thatItIS

thoroughly

warm

and

not

pulling

hard

Always select a lower gear If necessary to relieve

the

engme

of

load. Full

power

should

not

be used

untilatleast

1.600

km

(1.000

milesl

have been covered, and even then It

should

be

used

only

for short

periods

at a

time

These periods can be

extended

as

the engme

becomes

more

responSive,

Maximum

Engine

Speeds

After

runnmg-In has been

completed,

drivers are adVised

to

restrict

engme

speedsasfollows

MaXimum

recommended

engine speed (continUOUS)

5000

rev/min. MaXimum

recommended

engine

speed

(Intermittent)

6000

rev/min

38

General Driving

Hints

By

adopting

the

following

driVing habits greater

economy

can

be obtained,

- Keep

the

engme

properly

maintained,

by follOWing the

recommended

maintenance

schedules,

-

Follow

at a safe

distance

behind

other

vehicles Sudden

stopping

causes excessive brake

wear

and extra fuel

IS

required to accelerate back to driVing speed

- Do

not

'Pump'

the

accelerator

pedal.

Move

easily to a safe

dnvlng

speed and try to

maintain

It

- Speeds above50m,ph.(80

km/h)

considerably

Increase

fuel

consumption,

-

When

driVing

In

adverse conditions.

adopt

a drivmg

technique

which

aVOids

sudden

movements.

Abrupt

changesofspeedordirection

allows

the

breakdown

of

tyre to road adheSion thus cauSing a skid

- To

reduce

the possibilityofsklddlng:-

Do

not

engage

the

clutch

abruptlyorwith

the

engine

speed

too

high,

AVOid

heavy braking.

slow

the

car

by

selectingalower

gear

to effect

engine

braking.

-

Should

skidding be experienced,

DO

NOT apply the

brakes. release the

accelerator

slowly and turn

the

steering

wheel

Into

the

directionofthe

slide As the skid

subSides, straighten the

wheels

and accelerate slowly

-If

your car becomes stuckInmud. sand.

snowOfslush

and the

driving wheels start to

SPin.

DO

NOT 'Rev' the

engine or you

will

cause the car10'dig Itselfm'Rock the

car QUickly

but

gently

changmg

gear from Second to

Reverse to Second

until

the car eases away from

Its

bogged

down

area

- If rockmg does

not

free the car. a footwell or luggage

compartment

mat

placed under the dnvlng wheels

may

give

the

reQuired

gnp

Do nOI

lorgettoretrieve

the

carpels

when

you reach safe ground

- Adverse

driving

conditions

can be categorisedasfollows -

Poor VI$lbllity:- Fog. MIst. Heavy rain or

snow Sltppery Surfaces caused by.- Ice. Rain, Snow. Mud. Leaves. or Loose Road Surfaces (Road

Under

RepaIr)

Towing

For recovery the car should be towed with the keyInthe IgnitIon/steering lock al position

'1'

For low-starting the key

should be at position

'2'

See special instructions for

Automatic

TransmiSSion (where

filled) Two towing brackets are fitted beneath the front

bumper

IllS

recommended that

when

towing, ropes are attached

10

either, but not both brackets Useofthe

Clutch

ItISbad practice to drive

with

Ihe

loot

resting on the clutch

pedal

as

thiS

will

cause 'Clutch Slip' and

excesSIVe

wear

RUNNING INSTRUCTIONS

When

the vehicleISstallonary

with

the engine running, the

gear lever should be

In

neutralWIth the clutch pedal released

Hill

Driving

To minimiSe excessive

wear

on the clutch

when

starting on a

hili,

prudent

use of the handbrake, accelerator and clutch

IS

very

Important

Winter

Driving

Hinu

Freeing a Frozen Door

lock

- Apply De-leer or Glycerine

through the keyholetoprevent the

door

lock freeZing Should

the

Jock

become

frozen, heat the key before use

Parking -

In

freeZing conditions, where

pOSSible,

park on a

level surface, select First or Reverse gear, and turn the

Iront wheets InlO the kerb Care must be taken to straighten the wheets belore attempting to drive away

Windscreen

Wiper

Blades - Before drIVing away ensure that

the Wiper blades are

not

frozen to the Windscreen, Remove

Ice from the

Windscreen to facilitate clear

VISion

Roof

Rack

Bulky rather than heavy loads no greater than50kg

(110

Ib)

may be

carned on a roof rack

Any

load on the roof may affect

the

handlingofthe car, espeCiallyIna cross wind or

when

cornering

39

TOWING A CARAVAN

OR

TRAILER

TOWINGACARAVAN

OR

TRAILER

The

followmg

informatIOnISofageneral

nature

and

should

be

usedInthe

lightofregulations

prevailingInthe

territOries

concerned

for

the

tYpeofCaravanorTrailer

being

towed.

Laws

(;.oncernmg

towing

varyIndifferent

countries

andItIS

advisabletoensure

that

the

car

and

the

vehicletobe

towed

comply

with

eXisting

regulations

The

main

Motoring

Organisations

can

provide

such

Information

This

information

appliestotravellingonmade-up

metalled

roads

and

notondirt

roadsoracross

country.

Safety.

stability

and

comfort

are

the

essentials

that

must

be

sails/led

when

lowing1$being

considered.

The kerbSlde

weightofthe

car

canbefoundInthe

General

Specification

sectionofthe

Maintenance

Handbook

The

unladen

weightofthe Caravan or

Trailer

willbeincluded

m the

manufacturers

catalogueorhandbook

together

With

the

gross

laden

weight.

that

IS,

the

unladen

weight

plus

the

weightofpersonal

effects

and

equipment

Owners

newtoIOwmg

should

bearInmind

the

effectonthe

cars

performance

when

deciding

the

weightofCaravan or

Trailertobe

towed,

Provided

the

maximum

weightISnot

exceeded

the

Influenceonhandling

hillclimbmg,

acceleration

and

fuel

consumption,

whilst

bemg

apparent,

should

be

acceptable

As

lOWing

Imposes

additional

strain

upon

the

engme,

transmission,

suspension,

brakes

and tyres,

owners

who

constantly

tow

loads

should

have

their

car

serviced

more

frequently,

40

Tow

Bar

ItISImportant

that

only

an

approved

lOW

barISfilled

A

speCially

deSigned

lOW

bar

for

your

carISavailable

from

your

Dealer

who

will

fit the

tow

bar,

supplyalOW

ball

and

make

the

necessary

electrical

connections

Alternativelyatow

bar

kit,

which

mcludes

mstructlon,

IS

aVailable for

owners

who

Wishtodo

their

own

Installation,

Nose

Weight

(The

weight

applied

to

the

towbar

when

stationary)

Whilst

the

nosewelghtonmost

trailers.

suchashorse

boxes

remains

fairly

constantItcan

vary

conSiderably

with

Caravans

according

to

the

weight

and

distribution

of

the load. All

Caravan

and

Trailer

manufacturers

recommendamaximum

nose

weight

and

In the

interestofstabIlityItIS

unwise

10

exceed thiS figure,

Generally

the

recommended

weight

IS

between

45

10

55

kg

(99

to

121 Ibs)

which

allows

a

suffiCient

margin

for

IndiVidual

preference

and

tnmmlng

10

give

the

best

towing

performance

Most

Caravan

accessory

stores

sell

nosewelght

gauges

which

are Simpletouse

and

enable

frequent

checkstobe

made

Another

methodISto

placeastout

pieceoftimber

between

the

coupling

and

ordinary

bathroom

scales

With the

Jockey

wheel

clearofthe

ground.

Ensure

that

the

parkmg

brakeISapplied

for

safety.

Tow

Ball

Hitch

Height

An

Important

factorIntowing

stability1$the

height

from

the

groundtothe centre of the

tow

ball. The approved

lOW

bar kit

will

ensure that

with

both vehicles

on

level ground and

carrYing their full

permitted

loads, the

hitch

height wilL

subjecttothe

Caravan or Trailer nose

weight

being correct

provide a levelorpreferably

slightly

nose-down

attitude.

Whilst

most

Caravan and Trailer

manufacturers

conform

to

thiS standard, some

recommendalower

hitch height. In thiS

case

It

will

be necessary to fll a

'drop

plate'

which1$a flat

plale

that boilSonthe

tow

barInplace of the

tow

ball and the

ball

may

then be

filledtogive the

correct

height. Drop plates

are

available With holes at vanous distances apart to

SUit

IndIVidual

requllements

Electrical Connections

A full range

of

lighting

and

direction

indicator

accessories

that

comply

With statutory regulations are available from

Dealers Full Instructions are

mcluded

In the

KI\

for

owners

carrYing

out

their

own

Installallon

However. ItISessenllal

that the regulations for

Iigtltlng

reqUirements are checked for

the type of Caravan

or

Trailer and the terrl10rtes In

which

towingIScontemplated

Loading

the

Car

The

maXlinUITI loading01the calIS268

kg

l!)91 Ib) Wfllch

Includes

people

and

luggage

Wflen

lOWing With thiS load.

luggage to the

equlv<llent

nose

welgflt

ot tile Caravan

or

Trailer lTlust be lemovecl

from

the car

TOWING A CARAVAN

OR

TRAILER

Towing

Mirrors

It

IS

a legal

requirement

when

towmg

m some

counttiestofit

an extra

mirror10the off-Sideofthe car. In the mterest

of

safety, however, ItISsuggested

that

oneISalso fitted10the

near-side

Takingtothe

Road

Assummg

that all the

mamtenance

opera

lions

have been

carned

outonthe car and

vehicle

to be towed, make these

checks

belore

starting a

Journey_

1 Ensure that the ball

coupling

sprmg safety deVice

IS

engagerl

2 The seven

pm socketISconnected10the car

3 The reverSing

mechanism1$disengaged

4 The Jockey

wheeliS

raised

and

properly

secured 5 The Caravan corner steadies are fully raised 6 The Caravan

or

Trailer doors, wlr1dows and

venlilation

vents are closed 7 Tfle gas bottles are secure 8 That all

lights

and

indicators

are

working

9 ThaI driVing

mirrors

are

adjusted

10 That the Calavan

or

Trailer

parkmg

brakeISreleased

TOWING A CARAVAN

OR

TRAILER

The

following

advice may be helpful to owners

new

to

towmg

Since the Caravan or Trailer may be wider than the car, care should be taken when negotiating bends at speed particularly

when

thereisa kerb.

2 Because a Caravan or Trailer takes

almost

the

same

Imeasthe car thereisno need to over steer on bends.

3 Remember the extra length

when

overtaking, On

FreewaysInparticular,itIS

very easytoforget

that

one

IS

towmg.

4, Take extra care

when

passing cyclists.

5,

Make constant use of mirrors.

6, Always brake gently and in good time.

42

TOWING A CARAVAN

OR

TRAILER

Fig. 1

Recommended

maximum

Trailer

and

Gross

Train

Weights

equivalent

maximum

,

2142

Braked Trailers/Caravans

Towing

vehicle load

conditions

- 2 up

Restart

gradientatsea

level-

1In8 (12+%)

Trailer

weight

-

1270

kgs

(2800

Ibs)

With

additional payload, such

as

luggage. the

extra

weight

should be

deducted

from the

recommended

trailer

weight.

With

extra care, braked trailersInexcessofthe

above

weight

may

be towed. The Gross Tram

Weight

should

not

exceed'

2808kgs(6191Ibs)

Restart

gradient

at sea level 1 in10(10%)

Gross

Tram

Weight

1$

the

Gross Vehicle

Weight

plus

maximum

trailer

weight

When

towingatrailer

the

towing

vehicle

maximum

rear axle

load

must

not

be exceeded.

The

recommended

static vertical nose

load

(A)

at trailer hitch

IS

50

± 5

kgs

(110

± 1 1 Ibsl

Fig.2

1143

43

TOWING A CARAVAN

OR

TRAILER

Fig.3

Fig. 4

44

Recommended

Maximum

Trailer

and

Gross

Train

Weights

Unbraked

Trailers

Towing vehicle load

conditions

Trailer

Welghl-

1Up-

535

kgs t

1179

Ibsl

-GVW

-351

kgs(774Ibs)

Gross Train

Welghl

1755

kgs

(3869

lbsl

Gross Tram

Weight

IS

the

Gross Vehicle

Weight

plus

maxImum

uailer

weight

When

towing

a trailer the

lowrng

vehicle

maxImum

fear axle

load

must

nO!

be exceeded

The

recommended

stallC vertical nose load (AI al trailer hitch

IsSO±5kgs(110±

l1lbs)

Gross

Vehicle

Weight

-

'420

kgs

(3131

Ibsl

Maximum

Rear Axle Load -

695

kgs

(1532

Ibsl

AUTOMATIC

TRANSMISSION

,

(

po

NOT

tow

the

yehicleifthe

transmission

is

damaged

or

the

towing

distance

exceeds

48

Km

(30

miles),

unless

the

propellor

shaft

has

been

completely

removed.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

AUTOMATIC

TRANSMISSION

Introduction The transmiSSion conSiStSoftWO

malll

parts~a flUid dnven

torque converter capable of varymg

torque-muiltplicallon,

and a hydraulically

controlled

epicyclic gearbox. featuring

planetary

gears

which

provide reverse and three

forward

ratiOS

Selector

lever

Positions

A selectOr lever,ISmOuntedonthe

transmiSSion

tunnel

The

upper

laceofthe

quadrantISmarked

wIth

the symbols 'P',

'R',

'N',

'0',

'2',

"',

which

indicate

the follOWing

funcllons

'p'

for park

-D'lor

automatic

forward

dove

'A'lor

reverse

'2'

1011,rSl

and second gear only

'N'

for neutral

.,.

lor

flrSl gear hold

Fig. 1

46

A safety lock prevents Inadvertent selectionofR',

'P',N'or

"',

by

baulkmg

movement

of the selector lever InlO these

posJllOns

unlllabuttonontopofthe leverISdeplessed The

button

must

alsobedepressedlOallow

disengagement

of

'p'

Free

movementofthe leverISpermlHedtoallow

unhmdered

selection

between

'0'

and

'2'

durrng

normal

drrvmg and also

of

'N'

from 'R' and

'0'

from

N'

Starting

1he

Engine

The starter SWitch Will operate

only

when

the selector lever

IS

placed either m 'P'

or

'N ThIs safety feature prevents

poSSIble

damage

resuthng

from

vehicle

movement

when

slartlnglhe

engme

In a

confined

space

For

normal

startrng, IIISI APPLY

THE

HANOBRAKE and move

Ihe

seleclor lever \0 'P'

or

'N'

then start

Ihe

engine

as

described

under

Aunnrng

InstructIons'

Should

the vehicle be

on

a steep mclrne,

starl

the

engine

With

the

lever In the 'P

poSItion (see

'P"

Normal

Driving

When

the

engineISstarted, release the acceleralOr pedal and

allow

the

engine

to reverl to

Idling

Move

the selector lever to

'0',

whereItmaybelell

for all

normal

drIVrng

Under

fast-idle

conditions

(when

the

engine

is

cold),

movementofthe

selectOr lever

from

'N'to'P'

will

produce

a

cushioned

thump;

thisisnot

detrimental

to

the

car

or

transmission,

Release the hand brake

and

use

the

accelerator pedal to

accelerate the car

from

rest. The tranSrT)ISSlon

will

start

in

first gear, automatically selecting second and

third

at varying

speeds in accordance

with

load and throttle opening. Smaller

throttle

openings

will

resultIngear shifts at lower speeds

than

will

occur

With a fully

open

throttle.

Halt/Manoeuvring/Creep

To halt the vehicle

In

traffic. release the accelerator pedal and

apply the footbrake.11Will

be

noted

that there is a

slight

'creep'

when

the engmeISIdling and the selectorisat "1', '2"

or

'D', This feature can be used to advantageIntraffic. or

to

hill-hold

on

a slight incline.

when

the vehicle

will

be

prevented

from

roiling

backwards. Use can be

made

of the

tendency to creep

when

manoeuvring

the

carIna confined

space, or when moving awayonICY

roads.

To

avoid

overheating

when

"',

'2',

'0'or'R'isselected

and

the

vehicleisstationary,

do

not

run

the

engine

above

idling

speed.

Select

'P'or'N'

for

prolonged

periods

of

idling, Manual

Control

Manual

selection of first. second and

third

gears can

be

madebyengaging

'1',

'2'

and

'0'Insequence,

.,.

Engagement of

'1'

from

rest holds the transmiSSionInfirst

gear and prevents

automatic

up-shift

to second gear.

If

'1'

IS

selected

during

second gear operation the

transmiSSion

will

remainInsecond gear untd the road speed

IS

reduced, first gear Will then be engaged and held,

AUTOMATIC

TRANSMISSION

.,.

Engagement of

'2'

renders third gear inoperative and

permits

automatic

shifts

between

first and second gears only.

If

position

'2'isselected

during

third gear operation an

immediate

down-shift

to second gear

will

result; third gear

Will remain inoperative until

'0'ISre-selected.

'2'

should

not be selected

manually

at speeds exceeding

128

km/h

(80

mp,h.l.

·0·

See

'Normal

Driving.

.p.

Selection of 'P' operates a

mechanical

deVice

which

locks

the

transmission, preventing the car

from

moving forward or

backward,

ThiS

pOSition

must

be selected ONLY when the

vehicle

IS

at rest

When

parkingonan

Incline, APPLY

THE

HAND

BRAKE

AS

AN ADDITIONAL PRECAUTION

When

about

to move off,

move the selector to

the

appropriate

driVing pOSItion before

releaSing the

hand

brake.

Maximum

Accelerationin'0'

MaXimum

acceleration

IS

achieved

by

pushing

the

accelerator pedal to

ItS

full extent. i.e. over-coming resistance

at

approximately

seven-eighths of the available pedal

movements

and where applicable cauSing a down-shift.

MaXimum acceleratIOn Without kick-downisachieved by

pushing

the accelerator pedal

down

until

the

kick-down

resistence is reached.

47

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Automatic

Down-shifts

will

occur

In

relation

to

throttle

positIOn

and

load,orwhen

the

acceleratorISdepressed10the

kick-down

pOSition To

protect

the

engine.

down-change

speeds

are

pre-

'"

Emergencv

Braking

Procedure

FIRST

GEAR

MUST

BE

ENGAGED

AND

RETAINED before

descending

long

steep

gradients,

suchasthose

encountered

In

mountainOUS

regions

To

achieve

thiS,

adopt

eitherofthe

follOWing procedures

1 Stop

lhe

vehicle.

move

and retain the selector

In

pOSition

1

2

Move

and

retain

the

selector

II)

POSition

'1'

and

reduce

the road

speed

below

the

2 - 1 Shift

speed

given In the

'General SpeCification'

Towing

When

ascending

long

gradients

steeper

than

1In15

whilst

towing

a caravan

etc.

engage

POSition

'1'

Emergency

Starting

An

emergency

start

cannOlbemadebytowingorpushing,

48

Vehicle

recovery

For local recovery,

the

vehicle

can

be

towedamaximum

distanceof48

km

(30

miles)ata

speed

NOT

EXCEEDING

48

km/h

(30

m,p,h,)

provided

that

the

transmission

IS

undamaged,

the

selector

leverISat

'N'

and

Ignition

key

IS

turnedtoPOSition

'1

An

extra 3 6 U S

pIs

(3 piS)

of

the

recommended

flUid

must

be

added10the

gearbox

Ihrough

the filler

tube

After

towing

the

oil level

should

be

corrected

before

the

vehicleisdriven

under

its

own

power,

If the transmiSSion UnitISdamaged,

or If the lOWing

distance

will

exceed48km

{30

miles),

the

propeller

shaft

must

first

be

completely

removed

Allernallvely,

Ihe

car

can be

towed

while

the rear

wheels

are

lifted

WHEELS AND

TYRES

When

changing a road wheel, remember:-

1. Use firm, level ground.

2.

Apply

the handbrake. 3. Chock oneofthe

other

wheels.

Temporary repairs are NOT allowed.

49

WHEELS

AND

TYRES

Fio.l

'''''

WHEELS

AND

TYRES

General

lyres

of the

correct

type

and

dimenSions, at

the

correct

cold

Inltallcn

pressures. are an

Integral

pariofthe veh,c1e"s deSign

and

regular

mamtenance

of lyres

contnbutes

nOI

only

to

safety,

buttothe

deSigned

funcuonmgofthe vehicle Road-

holding,

steermg

and

braking are especIally vulnerable

to

Incorrectly pressurIZed.

badly

fIttedorWOfn

lYres

lyres01the

same size

and

type

butofdifferent

make have

Widely v3ryJng characteristIcs ItIStherefore

recommended

that lyresofthe same

make

are

lilted

to all wheels

Tyrs

Size.

Type.

Pressures

The pressures

recommended

(see "General SpeCification")

provide

optimum

nde

and

handling

characteristics for all

normal

operatmg

conditions

The pressures

should

be

checked. and adjusted If necessary,

once

per

week ThiS

50

should be

done

With the tyres cold Tyre temperatures and

pressures

mcrease

when

running

Bleeding a

warm

lyre

10

the

recommended

pressure

will

resull

m under,mflatlOn

which

may be dangerous A slight natural pressure loss

occurs

With

time

If thiS exceeds 0

14

kg/cm2(2 Ib/ln

2

)

per

week.

the

cause should be mveslgated

and

rectified

It

IS

dangerous andInsome countries Illegaltodrive a

vehicle With tyres

mflated to

mcorrect

pressures Drivers are

adVIsed to familiarise themselves With

localleglslauon

WsarlFlg

1)

All tyres htted as origInal

equIpment

Include tread wear

mdlcators

In

their

lread

pattern

When

the

tread has

worn

to

a

remammg

deplh

of 1 5

mm

(006

m)

the

mdlcators appear

at

lhe

surface as bars

whIch

connect

the tread pattern across

the

fuU

WIdth of the tyre ItISIllegal m certam SlateS to

contmuetouse lyres after the tread has

worn

to less than

thIs

depth

II

should

be

noted

that

the propert,esofmany

lyres alter

progressively WIth

wear

In

particular

the

·wet

grip'

and

aQuaplamng reSistance are

gradually

but

substant,ally

reduced Extra care

and

speed restrIction should therefore

be

exerCised

on

wet

roads as

the

effectIVe tread

depth

diminishes Incorrect wheel

alignment

will

accelerate tyre wear Fms

on

the

mSlde or outSide edges of

the

tread pattern are caused by excessive lOe-m or toe-out respectively As fms may also be causedbyhigh

cornering

speeds or road

camberItIS

better

to

have the cause ascertaInedbyhaVIng

the

wheel

alignment

checked Refer to 'General SpeCification'

Damage

ExcessIve local distortion

can

cause the caSing of a lyre

to

fracture and may lead to premalUre lyre failure Tyres should

be examined especIally for cracked walls, exposed cords.

etc

Flints and

other

sharp

obJects shouldberemoved from

the

tyre tread. If neglected

they

may

work

through

the cover

Any

011

Of

grease

which

may

get

onto

the

tyres

should

be cleaned

off

uSing a sUitable cleaner

Do

not

use paraffin (kerosene),

which

hasadetrimental

effectonrubber

Valves Whenever a

new

tubeless lyreISfilled, the Schrader snap-In

type valve

must

alsoberenewed

To facilitate

fitting,

lubricate

the valve

with

soap

solution

before uSing a speclal tool

to

snap the valve squarely

mto

an airtight POSitionInthe

rim

hole

Spare

Wheel

and

Tools

(Fig

2l

The spare wheel and tools are housed

below

the luggage

compartment

floorboards Inflate the tyre to the highest pressure specified in the 'General Specification' section and readjust to the correct pressure when required

WHEELS

AND

TYRES

lifting

Jack

(Fig 3)

Two

Jacking points are providedateach sideofthe car

under

the

51115.

one forward

of

!he rear wheel and

the

o!her rearwardofthe front wheel The Jacking POints are conical PinS

whIch

accommodate

the top

plate

of the lifting

Jack

POSlllon the head of the lack

under

the relevant POint.

ensuring

that It locates

correctly

over

the

Pin Engage the

hooked end of

the

handle

wllh

the

eye of

the

screwed rod

and WInd the handletotake

the

weightofthe car.

Fill_

2

r

51

WHEELS

AND

TYRES

Fig.3

\1:------

.J.L-.....,.,tJj--

160S

Fig.4

1J..'

52

WARNING.Itis

unsafe to

work

under

the

car

using only

the

jack

to

support it.

Always

use stands

or

other

suitable

supports

under

the

rear

axleorfront

chassis

members

to provide

adequate

support and safety.

Neglectofthe

jack

may

lead

to difficultyina roadside

emergency.

Examine

the

jack

occasionally. clean and

grease

the

threadtoprevent

the

formationofrust.

Road

Wheel

and Securing

Nuts

(Fig

4)

Shoulditbe necessarytolift the vehicle

whenonan mcllned

road surface. exerCise the

greatest

care, Firmly apply

the

handbrake

and chock oneofthe

wheels

not

being

lilted.

Remove the spare

wheel

from

the

luggage

compartment

and

make

sure

that

Its

pressureIScorrect

Place the

JackInPOSition. slacken the wheel

nuts

and IIIl the

wheel

clearofthe ground,

Completely

remove the

wheel

nuts. exchange the road

wheels

and replace the nuts See

caution

below

lower

the

Jack

and securely

lighten

the

wheel

nuts

CAUTION:

The cast alloy road wheels

combme

lightness

with

great

structural

strength

but

are susceptible to localised

damage

that

could

result from

the

careless useofhammers.

leversorspanners etc. Therefore to avoid

damage

take great

care to ensure that the

wheel

nuts

are fully seated before

finally

tightenmg

alternate nuts.

Always exercise

great

care

when

removing

the

pressure cap

from a hot engine.

Protect

the engine

by

using

an

approved antifreeze or

inhibitor in the cooling system.

COOLING

SYSTEM

~

C

-

lJJ7

53

COOLING SYSTEM

Fig. 1

4

~-'r.-3

\ \

. )

'Q~5~

54

COOLING

SYSTEM

Header

Tank

(1. Fig

1)

The

pressurlsed

cooling

system

Incorporatesaheader

lank

which

providesasingle

pOint for

coolant

fltllng

and

level

checking

The

coolant

level

should

be

maintained

35

mm

(1

5 Inch)

below

the neckofthe header tank

Pressure

Cap

(2, Fig 1)

A

pressure

cap

on

the

header

tan\{

permits

a budd

up

01

pressure

WIthin

the system as engine temperature Increases

enabling

the systemtooperateattemperatures

higher

than

the

normal

bOIling

polnl

of

coolant under atmospheriC

pressure II

IS

elllremety dangerous10remove the pressure cap

when

the

engineIShot

as the

coolant

will

boll

Immediately

when

pressure 1$ released

WARNING:

If

it is

necessarytoremove

the

pressure

cap

when

the

engineishot,

exercise

great

carebyprotecting

the

hands

against

escaping

steam.

Slowly

turn

the

pressure

cap

anti·clockwise

until

resistanceofthe

safety

stop

is

felt.

Leave

the

cap

in

this

position

until

all

pressureisreleased.

Press

the

cap

downwards

against

the

springtoclear

the

safety

stops,

and

continue

turning

untilitcanbelifted

off.

Draining

(Fig 1)

When

the

engmeIScold.

remove

the

pressure

cap

(2)

and

open

the

cylinder

block

drain

taps (3)

COOLING SYSTEM

Slacken the

bottom

hose

clip

and

disconnect

the

hose

from

the

radiator

Filling Refit the

bottom

hose.

ensunng

that

all hoses are m

good

condition

and

the

hose

connections

are tight.

Close

both

cylmder

block

dram

taps

(3)

Set

the

mterlOr

heater

controls

to

the

maximum

heat

poSItion

Remove

the

pressure

cap

(2)

from

the

header

lank

(1)

and

fill

the system

until

the

coolant

levelIS35

mm

(1 5 Inch)

below

the

neckofthe

header

tank

Slacken

the

hose

clip

(4)onthe

automatic

choke

bodyofthe

nght

hand

carburettor

(5)

Start

the

engme

and

re-lighten

the

hose

clipassoonaswaler

Issues

from

this

connection

Rl:ln

the

engine

at

approxImately

1500

rev/min

until

the

temperature

rises sufftclently

to

open

the

thermostat

(approximately2minutes) Stop

the

engine

Topupthe

coolant

levelinthe header

tank

to

the- baseofthe

filler neck

and

relit

the

pressure

cap

When

filling

petrol

injection

vehicles

ignore

the

reference

to

the

automatic

choke.

55

COOLING SYSTEM

Frost Precautions

Water

expands

when11freezes.

andIfprecautions

are

not

taken

thereISconSiderable

riskofbursting

the

radiator,

cylinder

blockorheater

The

heater

unit

cannotbedrained

'with

the

coolmg

system;ItIS

therefore

essentialtouse

anti-

freezeInthe

cooling

systemInfreeZing

conditions

After

filling

with

anti-freeze

solution.

attachawarning

label

In

a

prominent

positiononthe

car

stating

the type

of

anti-freeze

containedInthe

cooling

systemtoensure

that

the

correct

type is used

for

topping-up,

Anti-freeze

can

remainInthe

cooling

system

for

two

years

provided

that

the speCifiC

gravityofthe

coolantISchecked

periodically

and

anti-freeze

added

as necessary.

The

specific

gravity

check

shouldbecarned

out

by an

authorized

Dealer

After

tl1e

second

year the

system

should

be

dramed

and

flushedbymsertmgahoseInthe

filling

orifice,

removmg

the

drain

plugs,

and

allowmg

watertoflow

through

until

clean,

Make

sure

that

the

coolmg

systemiswater-light,

examine

all

Jomts

and

replace

any

defective

hoses

Refill With

tile

appropriate

antJ-freeze

solution

The

recommended

quantities

are

given

below,

Do

not

use

radiator

anti-freeze

solutioninthe

windscreen-

washing

equipment.

Use

the

correct

washer

solvent,

which

will

not

damage

the

paintwork.

Commences Frozen

Solution

Amountofanti-freeze Freezing Solid

"

Litres U.S.

pts

p"

°C

OF

°C

OF

33+

37

77

64

-19

-2

-36

-33

50

55

US

96

-36

-33

-48

-53

NB.

All

quantities

are apprOximate,

56

2343

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

/

~

..

Itisadvisable to

disconnect the battery

when changing bulbs or fuses.

57

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ElECTR

ICAl

SYSTEM

Alternator

To

prevent

damage10the

alternator,donot

run

the engme

while

the

batteryoranyofthe

charging

CirCUlI cables are

disconnected

Ensure

that

all

electrical

connectionsInthe

charging

CirCUit

are

maintained

tight

at all

times

Should11be

necessary

to

run

the

engine

while

the

charging

CirCUlI

IS

Incomplete,

disconnect

the

electrical

cables

from

the

alternator

The

alternator

has

polarity-sensitive

components

that

may

be irreparably

damaged

if subjected to

incorrect

polarity.

Ensure

that

the

battery

earth

leadisalways

connectedtothe

battery

negative

terminal.

Battery

Ensure

that

tIle

battery

top

and

terminals

remain

clean

and

dry

Coat

the

terminals

With

petroleum

Jelly (Vaseline)

10

prevent

corrosIOn

Check the

electrolyte

level

monthly

and, If required,

replenish

with

distilled

water

as

detailed

In

'PeriodiC Checks', If

electrolyte

has

been

spilled. clean

the

affected

area With a

cloth

mOistened With

ammonia

to neutralize the aCid and

prevent

aCid corrOSion

Ensure

that

the

balleryISalways

firmly

clampedInPOSition

by the

retalnmg

assembly

When

Ilttlng

battery

leadsdonot

hammer

the

termmalstothe

term

mal posts. Such

action

may

damage

the

battery

The battery

will

deteriorate

rapidly If left m a

discharged

condition

If the

unitISreducedtoa

low

stateofcharge

It

shouldberechargedatthe

first

opportunity

58

Battery

Care -

When

working

Withornear

ballenes

please

observe the

followmg

recommendations

- Keep

naked

lights

away

from

batteries

- Ensure

adequate

ventilation

when

uSingorcharging

a

batteryIna

confined

space,

- Ensure

that

battery

aCid

does

not

comeIncontact

with

the

skmoreyes. If It does.

wash

oft

Immediately

with

COPIOUS

amounts01clean

cold

water.

and

seek

medical

adVice

- Battery aCid Will also

damage

pam

ted surfaces and

clothing.

and

mustbewashed

all

at once.

-

Always

wear

safety

spectacles

when

workingonor

near

batteries

- Remove rings.

watches

and

other

metallewellery

- Keep

children

away

from

battenes

- Battery

terminals

mustbetIghtened

securely to

ensure

a

good

connection,

Battery

Charging:

When

charging

the battery In the vehicle

from an outside source suchasa trickle charger ensure that.

- the

charger

voltageISthe

same as the

nominal

voltage

01

the battery

-the

charger poSItive

(+)

leadISconnectedtothe

posItive

(+)

terminalofthe

battery

- the charger negative

~-)

leadISconnected to the

negative

(-llermlnal

of

the battery

A

high-speed

banery

charger

may

only

be usedIfthe battery

has been

disconnected

completely

from

the vehicle electrical

system, Certain types of

maintenance

free batteries, tor

example the lead calCium type, can be

damaged

by

hlgh-

speed chargers. IfIndoubt

consult

your Dealer

Starting a Vehicle

with

a Discharged Battery

Electric

Start

- A

vehicle

withadischarged

battery

may

be

started in a

number

of ways, the easiestISby

substitution

of

the battery,

Where

thiSISnot

possible duetodiffering

size

or

terminal

types a slave

battery

may

be

connected

to the

vehicle battery uSing

Booster

Cables,

Booster

cables

mustbeof

suffiCient

capacity

to carry starter

motor

current

The

slave

battery

voltage

must

not

exceed

twelve

volts,

UseofBooster

Cables - Park the

two

vehicles With the

battery

locations

adjacent.

ensure

that

a road hazardISnot

being

caused, and

that

the

two

vehiclesdonot

touch

If ItISImpossibletoplace

the

vehicles

together

remove the

battery

from

the

'donor'

vehicle

and place itonthe

ground

adJacenlto

the

Immobiilsed

vehicle,

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Carry

out

the follOWing

instructions,

Remove the vent

caps

from

both

batteries

and

placeacloth

over the

open

vent

wells

Ensure

that

all

electrical

accessories are SWitched off.

Connect

one

Booster Cable

from

the POSitive

(+ltermlnal

on

the slave battery to the Positive

(+)

terminal

of

the

discharged

battery,

Connect

the

other

Booster

Cable

from the Negative

(-l

terminalofthe slave batterytothe

Negative

1-)

terminal

of

the

discharged

battery

CAUTION;

do

not

connect

Positive

(+1

terminalstoNegative

(-l

terminals

Fig, 1

1623

58

ELECTRICAL

SYSTEM

Where

applicable

stan

the

engmeofthe donor vehicle and

let

It Idle for a

few

minutes,

then star! the

engmeofthe

vehicle

wl(h the discharged batteryInthe

normal

manner

When

the

engmeISrunning

normally.

dlsconnecllhe

Booster

Cables.

lllst

remOVing

the

cable

"om

both

PoslUve 1+)

lermlnals

and

then

the

one

from

bOlh

Negative

1-)

terminals

Ensure that

no

contact1$made

between

elthe,

cables or the vehicles

Remove the

cloths

covering the battery vent wells

anO

dispose01them

safely Replace

the

vent caps

The battery and charging sYstem should be checked

lOr

condition by your Dealer

If

the

Eleclnc

Sian

methods

are not available then a Roiling

Start maybeemployed on certain vehicles

60

Rolling

Starts

cannot

be

employed

on

vehicles

with

Automatic

Transmission, and

MUST

NOT be used

on

vehicles

fitted

with

Catalytic Converters,

as

irreparable

damage

will

be caused to the Converter.

BULB

CHART

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

lamp

Unipart

Triumph

W.tts

No.

Part

No.

Headlamp

R H

Dip-USA

50/40

514578

Front parking

lamp

4

Front flasher

lamp

21

GLB

382

502379

Front marker

lamp

3

GLB

504

UKC2414

Rear

marker

lamp

3

GLB

504

UKC2414

Tall

lamp

5

GlB

207

57591

Stop lamp

21

GLB

382

502379

Rear flasher

lamp

21 GlB

382

502379

Reverse lamps

2'

GlB

382

502379

Plate

illuminatIon

lamp

5

Instrument

panellllummatJOn

2 2

Courtesy

lamp

6

586438

Warning

lights

1 2

GLB

286

UKC2412

61

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

FUSE

CHART

62

Fuse

No.

1- 2

3-4

5-6

7 - 8

9 - 10

11

- 12

13-14

15 - 16

17

- 18

19-20

21

- 22

23 -

24

Protected

Circuits

Fan relay

lAir

Condillonrngl

Heated rear

window

Horn

relay, Cigar

lighter,

Hazard warning. Courtesy

light.

Fog light. Electric aerial (if

filled)

Front

nght

hand side light and

Side

marker,

Inslrumenllighting

rheostat

Frontlef!

hand

Side

light and

Side

marker Fan relay (Air conditioning) Left hand headlamp dipped beam

Windscreen

wiper

motor,

Reverse lights

Left hand headlamp main beam

Compressor clutch relay (Air conditioning), Blower fans

Right hand head

lamp

main beam

Right

hand

head

lamp

dipped

beam

I

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I'5 I

"

I

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I

21

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IGNITION

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lAYOUT

B

L,CARS

2351

Current

Capacity

35

amp

15amp

50

amp

15amp

35amp

25amp 25amp

25amp

35

amp

25amp 25amp

Fuses

(fig

1)

A fuseboxISmountedona relay plate and1$accessible after removal of the cover panel at the front-end of the glovebox The unit

containS twelve operational fuses and has provISion

for four spare fusesInthe

Dull-off cover

Failure of a particular fuse

IS

mdlcated

when

all

CIrCUitS

protected by II become moperatlve Before renewing a

blown

fuse

Inspect

the

wiring

of

CirCUits

that

have failed

fOf

evidence01a shOrt-CIrCUIt. or

other

faultIfa

new

fuse blows

Immediately and the

cause

of the trouble cannotbefound

have the

CirCUli

checkedbyyour Dealer

The current capacity of

the

fusesonearlier vehiclesISshown

In

Fig

2

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Fig, 1

Fig. 2

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l!lUND

CARS

2352

63

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Fig.3

Fig. 4

Headlamps

(Fig 3 -

Fig

4)

In

the event of electrical failure, the headlsmps canberaised

manuallyasfollows

disconnect

the

plugInthe engme bay

(refer

10

underbonnet label), and locate the knob situated

below

the headlamp

motor

and turn It In lhe direction

mdlcated

In

the Illustration, until the headlampISfully raised

To

lower, continue to turn the knobInthe same direction

unll~lhe

headlampISlowered

64

1612

Filament failure - Raise the affected headlamp manually

Take

out four screws (1) and remove the cowl.

Remove three screws

(2~

10

release the

retamlng

rim and

light

unl1

Pull the connector from the light Unit or bulb.

Renew faulty

Item

and reassemble

Beam

Aiming

- Adjust screw (3) to move the beamIna

vertical

plane,

adjust screw (4) to move the beamIna

horizontal plane

To

comply

with

legal

requirements,

beam checking and

resetting should be entrusted

to

a Rover-Triumph Dealer

who

has special

equipment

for this.purpose.

Front

Parking

end

Direction

Indicator

Lamps

(1, Fig. 5)

Remove

two

screws and

withdraw

the

lamp

lens to gain

access to the parking bulb and direction indicator bulb Rear

Direction

Indicator.

Stop/Park

and

Reverse

Lamps.

(2, Fig 5) Open

the

luggage

compartment

lid Remove

the

screws and

IUrn back the

trim

panel to gain access to the

lamp

duster

TWist

the

appropriate

bulb

holder from

the

lamp

cluster

Renew

the

bulb and re-assemble

=

1613

J 1

~.J

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Fig. 5

Side

Marker

Lamps

(Fig

61

Unscrew

the

two

nuts

and washers, detach the cover and pull

out

the bulbholder Renew the

bulb

and re-assemble

Fig. 6

65

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Fig.7

Fig.8

66

Plate Illumination

lamp

(1, Fig

71

Remove

two

screws and detach

the

cover to gam access

10

the

bulb(s)

Luggage

Compartment

lamp

12,

Fig

7l

Take

out

two

screws

and

Withdraw

the

lamp

and

lens

from

the panel Replace the bulb and re-assemble

Door Lamps

Disconnect

the

batlery. Prise

out

the

lamp

from

one

end

and

replace the bulb Refit the

lampbyengaging the

locating

clips and pushing the

lamp

mID

pOSl110n

Windscreen Wipers (Fig, 8)

Service

positionofdriver's

wiper

arm

and

blade-Wel1he

windscreen

SWitchonIgnition

and

wipers

Stop

the

wiper

assemblyIna vertical

pOSlllon

by sWitching off the

Ignition

at

an

appropriate

moment.

Lilt

the

wiper

arm

and

blade

from

the screensothaIitfalls

into

Its service

posllan

Do not sWitch on the Ignition

until

the armISreturned10ItS

normal POSition on the screen If thiSISdone the pantograph

arm

will

jam, the

motor

will

stall and the appropriate fuse will

'blow'

to prevent damage to the

armormotor.

Renew driver's

wiper

blade - Depress the cliP and Withdraw

the wiper blade from the

PiVOt

block

Renew passenger's

wiper

blade - Depress the clip and

withdraw

the

wiper

blade from the arm.

•

Ii

.'

CARE

OF

BODYWORK

DO

NOT

washorpolish the

car

under a

hot

sun.

DO

NOT use petroltoclean

the

bumpers.

DO NOT use petroVspirits

to

clean the

wheel

trims

.

67

CARE OF BODYWORK

CARE

OF

BOOYWORK

Washing

Avoid uSing a

dry

clothtowipe

dust

from

the

palnlwark

and

chromium

surfaces Dust ISanabrasive andIfremovedInthis

wayItwill

scratch the

polished

surfaces

Wash

the

car

frequently

with

plentyofrunnmg

water

and a clean,

soft

sponge, Soften, and If pOSSible remove the

mud

with

water

before

usmg

the

sponge

When

all

dirt1$removed.

sponge off

and

dry

with

a clean,

damp

cl1amols-leather Never

wash

or

polish

the

car

underahot

sun

Removing Grease and

Tar

Remove greaseortar

with

methylated

SPIrlIS (alcohol)

White

SPlf11

IS

also effective.

but

this

must

not

be

applied to

rubber.

particularly

the Windscreen

wiper

blades

Glass Surfaces

Glass

IS

eaSily scratched

ThiS

can be

aVOided

by

always

USing a

damp

chamOis-leather

whichISespecially reserved

for use on glass only

If

silicone

polishes have been used on

the body, take care

that

the

polish

does

not

come

Into

contact

with

the glass ItISextremely

difficult

to remove

and

causes the Windscreentosmear

68

Chromium Plating and Stainless Steel

Frequent

washing

and

thorough

drying 1$

recommended,

especially

during

the

winter

months

when

thereISlikelihood

of

corrOSion

through

contamination

with

road sail.

Polishing

Afterapeflodofuse, the

formationoftraffic

film

will

cause

the

palntworktolose

someofItS

lustre, even

though

the car

has been

carefully

and

regularly

washed, The

original

brilliance

may

be restored

after

washing

by uSing a

reputable

non-abraSive cleaner and

polish

Being the

most

durable, wax

preparations

are preferable,

but

where

these are used regularly the

old

wax

must

first be

removed With a cleaner before

further

applicationofnew

wax

The frequency at

which

polishingISnecessary Will

depend

upon

local

conditionsofair

pollution

Interior

Brush and clean the insideofyour car each

lime

you

wash

and polish the

outside

Use a

vacuum

cleaner

where

possible

and ensure

complete

removalofall

dust

from

the interior and

trim.

Wash the

upholstery

with

luke-warm, non-caustic. soapy

water

Do

not

use

detergentsorhousehold

cleanersasthese

may cause damage.

Remove all trace.sofsuds

with

a clean,

damp

cloth

and

thoroughly

dry

the

upholstery

With a dry dusterortowel

Wipe

the

fascia and

instrument

panel

With

a

damp

cloth

only

Waxorother

polishes

should

not be used inSide the car

Opening Roof

Periodically. clean the

sliding

roof Side fall rebate and.

If

SlickingorJamming

occurs,

lubricate

very

sparingly

uSing a

Silicone base aerosol

penetrating

flUid.

Flammability

The car interior

conforms

to State and Federal laws on

flammability. To preserve

this

conditiondonot clean Interior

other

than as described above.

CARE OF BODYWORK

69

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