For cars with an annual mileage of below 20,000 km (for example about 15,000 km) the following yearly inspection programme is advised:
❒ check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure if required (including the spare
wheel);
❒ check lighting system operation (headlights, direction indicators, hazard lights,
boot lights, passenger compartment lights, warning lights, etc.);
❒ check windscreen wiper/washer operation, adjust nozzles;
❒ check windscreen/rear window blade position/wear;
❒ check front disk brake pad conditions and wear;
❒ check for bonnet and boot lock cleanness, lever cleanness and lubrication
❒ sight inspect the conditions of: engine, gearbox, transmission, pipes and hoses
(exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);
❒ check battery charge (by optical depth gauge);
❒ visual check on various drive belt conditions;
❒ top up fluid levels (engine coolant, brakes, windscreen washer, battery, etc.);
❒ change engine oil;
❒ change engine oil filter;
❒ replace pollen filter (where provided).
See also:
Radio Operation And Mobile Phones
Under certain conditions, the mobile phone being on in your vehicle can cause
erratic or noisy performance from your radio. This condition may be lessened or
eliminated by relocating the mobile ph ...
Automatic Transmission — If Equipped
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the following precautions are not
observed:
• Move the shift lever into PARK only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop.
• Shift into o ...
ABS system
The car is fitted with an ABS braking system, which prevents the wheels from
locking when braking, makes the most of road grip and gives the best control when
emergency braking under difficult roa ...


