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).
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Six-Speed Automatic Transmission
The shift lever position display (located in the instrument panel cluster) indicates
the transmission gear range. You must press the brake pedal to move the shift lever
out of the PARK position (R ...
Advice for preserving the bodywork
Paint
Paintwork does not only serve an aestethic purpose, but also protects the underlying
sheet metal.
In the case of deep scrapes or scores, you are advised to have the necessary
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Key with remote control
Key (B) (or (D) in alternative), delivered together with key (A) or (C) when
the car is fitted with remote control, controls the following:
❒ the ignition switch;
❒ the door and ...


