PERODUA VIVA L250 2007 Owner's Manual page 318

Carefully watch your Perodua
Watch your Perodua for changes in perform­
ance, sounds, and visual tip-offs that indi­
cate requirement of maintenance service.
Some important clues are as follows:
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Engine mis-firing, stumbling, or pinging
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Appreciable loss of power
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Unusual engine noises
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Any leakage of fluid or oil
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(Water drainage from the air conditioner
is normal.)
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Change in exhaust sound
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Flat-looking tire, excessive squeal when
cornering or braking, or uneven tire wear
•
Vehicle pulled to one side when driving
straight on a level road
•
Loss of brake effectiveness, "spongy"
feeling of brake and clutch pedal, pedal
almost touching the floor, vehicle pulled
to one side when braking
•
Water temperature higher than normal
If you notice any of these conditions, have the
vehicle checked by an authorized Perodua
Service Centre.
Maintenance records
Keep a copy of the repair order for any
maintenance service performed on your
Perodua.
It proves that all required maintenance has
been performed for warranty coverage.
Do-it-yourself maintenance service
If you have some mechanical knowledge and
automotive tools, you can service some of
the maintenance items by yourself.
Do-it-yourself maintenance service proce­
dures are given in Section 14.
Note that do-it-yourself maintenance service
can affect your warranty coverage. See the
Warranty Information Book for the details of
warranty statements.
Scheduled maintenance service
The scheduled maintenance items listed in
this section are required to be serviced at
regular intervals. Follow the maintenance
schedule provided.
Note that all the maintenance services are at
the owner's expense.
If you drive under the severe driving condi­
tions, more frequent maintenance services
are required. In this case, consult an author­
ized Perodua Service Centre.
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