Self-supporting chassis, three or five doors, high-resistance, multiple thickness structural elements for progressive energy absorption in impacts.
Side bars in doors for side impact protection and stiffening the passenger compartment in the event of front impacts.
The front and rear ends of the underbody crumple to reduce repair costs following low speed impacts.
See also:
Annual inspection schedule
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 req ...
Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
Trailer towing with this vehicle is not allowed.
NOTE: Vehicles equipped with manual transmissions may be recreationally towed
(flat towed) at any legal highway speed, for any distance, if the m ...
Advice for preserving the bodywork
Paint
Paintwork does not only serve an aestethic purpose, but also protects the underlying
sheet metal.
In the case of deep scrapes or scores, you are advised to have the necessary
touching up c ...