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:
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
1. Remove the two guard caps and the two fastening screws.
2. Remove the center high mounted stop lamp assembly.
3. Disconnect the electric connector.
4. Press the retaining device and open the bul ...
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are molded in clear plastic.
When cleaning the lenses, care must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic.
1. Clean with a wet, soft rag. A mi ...
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn the driver of a low tire pressure
based on the vehicle recommended cold tire pressure.
The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about 1 psi ...