Driver's Check List - Daewoo Espero Owner's Manual

DRIVER'S CHECK LIST

The following checks are recommended
before driving to maintain safe and de-
pendable vehicle operation.
Exterior
1. Check the tyres for inflation pressure
and damage.
2. Check the wheel nuts for looseness.
3. Check the operation of the lights.
4. Check for any oil, water, fuel and brake
fluid leaks.
Within the vehicle
1. Check for steering wheel play and
looseness.
2. Check the parking brake lever travel.
3. Check the operation of the horn, wind-
screen wipers and turn signals.
4. Check the operation of instruments
and indicator warning lights.
5. Check level of fuel in the fuel tank
against fuel gauge.
6. Check the position of the rearview
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mirrors.
7. Check the operation of the door lock-
ing mechanism.
8. Check the clutch pedal free play,
height and function.
Within the engine compartment
1. Check the engine oil level.
2. Check the tension of the drive belt.
3. Check the engine coolant level.
4. Check the battery condition.
5. Check the level of windscreen washer
solution.
6. Check the level of the brake fluid in
the reservoir.
7. Check the level of the power steering
fluid.
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A NOTE ON SAFETY
To avoid the possibility of injury from the
cooling fan, carry out all engine checks
with the ignition switched off so that the
fan will not operate.
The fan is controlled by ECM (electronic
control module) and consequently
start to operate unexpectedly if the ignition
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on.
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When the ignition is on, it is also highly
dangerous to touch live parts as the elec-
tronic ignition system has a greater current
than conventional systems.
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