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Energy Management Feature

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This vehicle has a safety belt system with an Energy Management feature in the front seating positions to help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head-on collision. This safety belt system has a retractor assembly that is designed to release webbing in a controlled manner. This feature is designed to help reduce the belt force acting on the occupant’s chest.

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Transmission
CLUTCH Hydraulic, self-adjusting external control. GEARBOX Five forward gears and reverse with synchromesh for front gear engagement. Cyclical gear reduction and differential assembly incorporated ...

Important notes
As far as possible avoid sharp braking and screech starts. Be careful not to hit the kerb, potholes or other obstacles hard. Driving for long stretches over bumpy roads can damage the tyres. Perio ...

Interiors
Periodically check that water is not trapped under the mats (due to water dripping off shoes, umbrellas, etc.) which could cause oxidisation of the sheet metal. CLEANING SEATS AND FABRIC AND VELVET ...