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:
Controls
(A): Air temperature knob (mixing hot and cold air)
(B): Air recirculation on/off button
(C): Fan knob
(D): Air distribution knob. ...
Conditions of use
Cold starting
Frequent cold starting will not enable the engine to reach optimal running temperature.
It follows, therefore, that consumption will be higher (from +15 to +30% in towns)
as will th ...
Suspensions
FRONT
Independent wheel, McPherson suspension with steel wishbones anchored to an auxiliary
cross member.
Coil springs and sway bar.
Double acting telescopic hydraulic shock absorbers.
REAR
Sti ...


