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:
Rev. counter
The rev. counter shows engine rpm. The needle pointed to the danger area (red
on certain versions) indicates excessive high engine speed. Do not drive for long
periods with the needle in this ar ...
Rain sensor
The rain sensor is behind the driving mirror in contact with the windscreen and
has the purpose of automatically adjust, during the intermittent operation, the
frequency of the windscreen wiper ...
Locking Doors With A Key
You can insert the key with either side up. To lock the door, turn the key to
the right. To unlock the door, turn the key to the left. Refer to “Body Lubrication”
in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for ...