As far as the brake system and fuel rubber hoses are concerned, carefully follow the “Service schedule” in this section.
Indeed ozone, high temperatures and prolonged lack of fluid in the system may cause hardening and cracking of the hoses, with possible leaks. Careful control is therefore necessary.
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General warnings
Failure indications shown (only for some versions) on the reconfigurable multifunction
display together with buzzer sounding (adjustable) and warning light (if any) coming
on on the cluster, are a ...
Special Care
• If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive near the ocean, hose
off the undercarriage at least once a month.
• It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges of the doors, roc ...
Checking fluid levels
IMPORTANT When topping up take care not to confuse the various types of fluids:
they are all incompatible with one another and could seriously damage the car.
IMPORTANT Never smoke while working in ...