MAINTENANCE
Maintenance
Interior
Cleaning the Upholstery
(A sample of cloth can be found stapled under the driver's
seat)
Only use mild non-caustic soaps, toilet type.
According to model:
Cloth upholstery:
This should be brushed or, preferably suction cleaned. If the
upholstery is generally very dirty, use commercial "dry foam", after
carefully removing all traces of dust.
Plastic Trim (and folding canvas hood):
This can be cleaned with a product like "SPIC" or with a little soapy
water, followed by a good rinse and wipe with a dry cloth. We do
not advise the use of products intended to make these parts shine.
Isolated Spots on Upholstery
Spots on cloth or plastic trim upholstery can be cleaned off with
water containing soap or a detergent like Teepol.
If this treatment is unsuccessful, try 90° alcohol (commercial
methylated spirit) or lead-free petrol.
Use pads well wrung-out and rub lightly.
Solvents like acetone or trichlorethylene are not recommended.
CHOKE CONTROL (Fig. 13 - Mark 3)
The choke must not be used unless the engine is cold (3).
Click here for instructions on using the starting handle.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
A quick check at the "Pre-start check list" can avoid an oversight.
Fig. 13
LHD Starting the engine 1 - Engine oil pressure warning lamp(2 CV6)
2 - Anti-theft-ignition-start 3 - Choke control
STARTING THE ENGINE (Do not run the engine in an
enclosed space)
After a long stop or when the temperature is very cold, first ?free?
the engine using the starting handle without switching on the
ignition or using the choke.
Make sure that the gear lever is in neutral and that the handbrake is
fully on.
Turn the ignition key as far as possible: the ignition is on. On "2
CV6" model the oil pressure warning lamp lights up (Fig. 13, mark
1).
If the engine is cold:
Do not touch the accelerator pedal. Pull the choke control out fully.
Operate the starter until the engine starts to run. Release the
controls a few seconds after the engine starts (the choke control will \
automatically return to its mid-way position). Let the engine warm
up for a few minutes in neutral without racing it.
If the engine is hot:
Do not touch the choke control. Depress the accelerator pedal fully
and do not release it. Switch on the ignition, operate the starter until\
the engine starts to run then leave your foot off the accelerator pedal \
progressively.
In mountainous areas after a short stop:
