Chery A15. Instruction - page 5
3. The fifth digit of VIN code stands for the type of chassis of the body. The letter A stands
for the chassis of three-box, five-door, and 4X2 type; B for two-box, five-door, and 4X2
type; C for three-box, four-door, two-lid, and 4X2 type; and D for two-box, five-door, and
4X4 type.
4. The sixth digit of VIN code stands for the type of transmission. 1 stands for manual
transmission and 2 for automatic.
5. The seventh digit of VIN code stands for the type of engine. 1 stands for the electronic
fuel injection gasoline engine of 1.5L~2.0L (excluding 2.0L) series; 2 for below 1.5L
(excluding 1.5L), and 4 for 2.0L~2.5L (excluding 2.5L).
6. The eighth digit of VIN code stands for the Constrain System. A stands for manual safety
belt, and B for manual safety belt and airbag in the front row.
7. The ninth digit of VIN code is the check digit. It is to check accuracy of VIN record, and
is made out through computation after confirming the other sixteen digits of VIN.
8. The tenth digit of VIN code stands for the manufacture year according to the following
table.
YEAR CODE
YEAR
CODE
YEAR
CODE
YEAR
CODE
1999 X 2002 2 2005 5 2008 8
2000 Y 2003 3 2006 6 2009 9
2001 Z 2004 4 2007 7 2010 A
9. The eleventh digit of VIN code stands for the assembly factory. The “Chery Automobile
Co., Ltd” is represented by the letter “D”.
10. The twelfth to the seventeenth digits of VIN code stand for production serial number.
ENGINE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
GI-15
PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION
PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION
PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION TABLE
□Setting and checking of clock
Shut down engine
□Alarming lamp of “not shut down lamps”
Shut down all the lamps
□Self-lock function of steering wheel
□Adjusting of hand-brake
□Adjusting of steering wheel angle
□Sun visor
□Center lock and remote control(alarming sound)
□Indoor lamp
□Reading lamp
□Front & rear safety belt
□Angle of seat back and adjusting of seats
□Open of trunk lid (rear door)
□Trunk lamp
□Open of fuel filling cover and fuel grade
□Close of trunk lid and its locking
Open all the four doors
□Manual windows
□Rear door children lock
□Fill lube for lock & hinge
□Close doors and inspect the assembly
Lift car
□Wear or broken of pipes for chassis, engine, brake and fuel
□Tightening and bolts of suspension system
□M/T oil level
Lower car
□Confirm all the torques for tire nuts
□Label of tire pressure
□Tire pressure (including spare tire)
□Tool and jack
Driving test
□Driving performance
□Noise from interior, suspension and brake system
□Brake system and hand-brake
□Automatic return of steering wheel
□Vibration and its position of steering wheel
□ A/T gear shift (up and down)
□ Reading and canceling of odometer
Final inspection
□Cooling fan
□Idle speed/emission
□Leaking of fuel, engine oil, coolant and exhaust gas
□Performance of hot startup
□Check ABS performance with ABS tester
Final preparation
□Clean the inside and outside of car
□Check if water leaking into the car including trunk
Appearance and interior
□Defects of appearance and interior
□Paint, galvanized components and interior trim
□Carrying items, tools, spare tire, operation manual for jack and
keys
Remove anti-vibration cover for tires and body protective film
Engine
□Lock and hinge of engine hood
□Poles of battery
□Electrolyte level
□Main ground
□Main fuse and spare parts
□Oil level of engine
□Coolant level and water quality
□Power steering oil level
□A/T oil level
□Glass washing liquid level
□Degree of tightness of timing belt (power steering, generator and
compressor)
□Throttle control cable(A/T control cable) Close the engine hood
Operation and Control
□Height and free distance of clutch pedal
□Height and free distance of brake pedal
□Acceleration pedal
□Inspect the indoor fuse and spare parts
Turn ignition switch to position Ⅰ
□Radio debug
□Radio/Cassette/CD and antenna
Turn ignition switch to position Ⅱ
□ Inspection of all the alarming lamps, defects of dynamo,
hand-brake, oil pressure, brake, A/T gear display, ABS, SRS
□AT startup protector
Start engine
□The operation of battery and dynamo as well as the displays of
various alarming lamps
□Idle speed
□Operation of front washer
□The operation of front wiper
□Turn signal light
□Side light and license plate light
□Head lamp and high beam light (high beam indicator)
□Switch of fog light
□Brake light and backup light
□Instrument light and light adjusting switch
□Horn
□Cigar lighter
□Operation of sun roof
□Fog-remover of rear windscreen and indicator
□Performance of air condition under each gear (refrigeration and
amount of blast)
□Cycle switch
□Power rear view mirror
GI-16
SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE TABLE
Mileage(Km)
Items
5000 15000
30000
Light, warning flasher, horn: check performance
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Wiper and washing system: check performance, add washer fluid if necessary
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★
Check clutch free pedal travel, adjust it if necessary
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★
Cooling system: check antifreeze level, replace if necessary
★
★
★
Oil: Replace
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Oil filter: Replace
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Engine: check leakages (oil, antifreeze, fuel, A/C system)
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Engine: adjust valve clearance (only applied on SQR 7160 sedan)
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★
Battery: check electrolyte solution level, refill distilled water if necessary
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★
Timing belt: check belt tension and wear, adjust or replace if necessary.
★
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Engine hood hinge and lock: lubricate
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★
★
Door hinge and door stopper: lubricate
★
★
★
Spark plug: check and replace if necessary
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★
Air filter: clean shell, clean filter element and replace it if necessary.
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Ignition timing: check
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Fuel filter: replace
★
Exhaust system: check if leak and damage
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Wedge belt: check tension, adjust or replace as necessary
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★
Driver: check if leak or damage
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★
Constant velocity joint dust boot: check if damaged
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Steering tie rod joint: check clearance and if dust boot damaged
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Steering universal joint assembly boot: check if misplaced or damaged
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Power steering system: check if power steering oil level, steering gear & rack
clearance improper
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Brake system: visually check if leak or damage and brake fluid level
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★
Hand brake: check the travel, adjust if necessary
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★
Brake lining: check its thickness
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Under-body protective cover: check if damaged
★
Seat belt: check if damaged
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★
Toe-in value and camber angle: measure, adjust if necessary
★
★
Ball pin: check the clearance
★
★
GI-17
Mileage(Km)
Items
5000 15000
30000
Engine oil sump bolt: check if loose, tighten if necessary
★
Control arm rubber boot: check if damaged
★
★
Braking hose: check if aged or damaged
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★
Braking pipe: check if damaged, eroded or leaky connection
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★
Fuel system connections: check if aged, damaged, abnormal loosening or rubbing
★
Tire (including spare tire): check tires veins depth, adjust tire pressure, check
wheel bolt tightening torque.
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★
Tires exchange
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★
Chassis and body connecting bolts: check if loose, tighten if necessary
★
★
★
Wheel: check if loose
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★
Rear wheel hub bearing: check clearance and lubricating condition
★
★
CO content at idle: measure and adjust if necessary
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Road test: check if all mechanism operates normally.
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Note:
For manual transmission, replace gear oil in transmission case every year or 30,000 km. Replace brake fluid
every 2 years or 50,000 km.
When driving mileage reaches 5,000 km, perform 5,000 km maintenance item.
When driving mileage reaches 10,000 km or 6 months after last service, perform 5,000 km
maintenance item.
When driving mileage reaches 15,000 km or 6 months after last service, perform 15,000 km
maintenance item.
When driving mileage reaches 20,000 km or 6 months after last service, perform 5,000 km
maintenance item.
When driving mileage reaches 25,000 km or 6 months after last service, perform 5,000 km
maintenance item.
When driving mileage reaches 30,000 km or 6 months after last service, perform 30,000 km
maintenance item.
When driving mileage reaches 35,000 km or 6 months after last service, perform 5,000 km
GI-18