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:
Bump starting
Never bump start the engine (by pushing, towing or coasting downhill). This could
cause fuel to flow into the catalytic converter and damage it beyond repair.
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Central door locking system
From the outside
With the doors closed, fit and turn the key in one of the front door locks.
From the inside
With the doors closed, press (to lock) or lift (to unlock) one of the side door
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General instructions
Wheel changing and correct use of the jack and spare wheel call for some precautions
as listed below.
Do not use the jack for loads over the value indicated on the plate.
The jack should only be ...