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:
Tailgate
Opening/closing the tailgate
To open the tailgate from the outside, turn the ignition key in lock fig. 118
and pull handle A in the direction of the arrow.
The opening of the boot is made easier b ...
Using the rear central seat belt
Seat belt without reel mechanism
To fasten the seat belt: insert the tongue (A) into the buckle (B), until you
hear it click.
To unfasten the seat belt: press button (C).
To adjust the belt: sl ...
25. Temperature Gauge
The temperature digital scale shows engine coolant temperature.
Any reading within the normal range indicates that the engine cooling system
is operating satisfactorily.
The gauge pointer will lik ...


