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:
ESP system
The ESP system is an electronic system controlling the car stability in the event
of tyre grip loss.
The ESP system is therefore particularly useful when grip conditions of the road
surfaces chan ...
With map reading lights
Press switch A-fig. 90 to switch the lights on and off.
Switch B operates the map-reading light.
According to the position, you can have the following conditions:
– switch A pressed at the centre ...
Seat belts not fastened
(red)
The warning light on the dial turns on glowing steadily with vehicle stationary
and driver’s or passenger’s seat belt not fastened correctly.
The warning light will turn on flashing when, ...