For vehicles with an annual mileage of below 20.000 km (for example about 10.000 km) the following yearly inspection programmed is advised:
– check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure if required (including the spare wheel).
– check light system operation (headlights, direction indicators, hazard lights, boot lights, passenger compartment lights, glove box light, 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 cleanness of bonnet and boot locks and lever cleanness and lubrication – sight inspect the conditions of: engine, gearbox, transmission, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc) brake and fuel hoses.
– check battery charge.
– visual check on various drive belt conditions.
– check and top up, if required, fluid levels (engine coolant, brake fluid, windscreen washer fluid, battery fluid, etc.).
– change engine oil.
– change engine oil filter.
– replace pollen filter (where provided).
See also:
Fuel consumption
The fuel consumption figures given in the table below are determined on the basis
of the homologation tests set down by specific European Directives.
The procedures below are followed for measuring ...
Conditions of use
Cold starting
Short journeys and frequent cold starts do not allow the engine to reach optimum
operating temperature. This results in a significant increase in consumption levels
(from +15 to +30 ...
Parking Brake
Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking brake is fully applied.
Also, be certain to leave manual transmission in REVERSE or first gear.
The parking brake lever is located in the cent ...


