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Periodic Checks
KNOWING
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys, check and, if
YOUR
necessary, restore:
VEHICLE
• engine coolant;
• brake fluid;
SAFETY
• windshield washer fluid level;
• power steering fluid;
STARTING
AND
• tire inflation pressure and condition;
DRIVING
• operation of lighting system (headlights, direction
WARNING
indicators, hazard warning lights, etc.);
LIGHTS
AND
• operation of windshield washer/wiper system and
MESSAGES
positioning/wear of windshield/rear window wiper
blades.
IN AN
EMERGENCY
Every 3,000 km, check and top up, if required, the
engine oil level.
SERVICING
Heavy-Duty Use Of The Car
AND
If the car is used mainly under one of the following
CARE
conditions:
• towing a trailer or caravan;
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
• dusty roads;
• short, repeated journeys (less than 7-8 km) at sub-
zero outside temperatures;
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• engine often idling or driving long distances at low
speeds or long periods of idleness.
You should perform the following inspections more
frequently than shown on the Scheduled Servicing Plan:
• check front disc brake pad conditions and wear;
• check cleanliness of hood and trunk locks, cleanli-
ness and lubrication of linkage;
• visually inspect conditions of: engine, transmission,
pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel system - brakes) and
rubber elements (boots - sleeves - bushes - etc.);
• check battery charge and battery fluid level (electro-
lyte);
• visually inspect condition of the accessory drive
belts;
• check and, if necessary, change engine oil and replace
oil filter;
• check and, if necessary, replace pollen filter;
• check and, if necessary, replace air cleaner.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — DIESEL
ENGINE
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for the required maintenance intervals.
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