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:
Tread Wear Indicators
Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires to help you in determining
when your tires should be replaced.
1 — Worn Tire
2 — New Tire
These indicators are molded into the bottom o ...
Power Door Locks
A power door lock switch is incorporated into the door handle. Push or pull the
handle to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate. If the door handle is pushed a
red lock indicator will show on the ...
Flowing/Rising Water
WARNING!
Do not drive on or across a road or path where water is flowing and/or rising
(as in storm run-off). Flowing water can wear away the road or path’s surface and
cause your vehicle to sin ...


