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Chapter 8 - Maintenance/Servicing
pg. 111 Maintenance/Servicing
Fuses112
Replacing bulbs116
Paint touch up122
Washing the car123
Cleaning the upholstery124
Maintenance service, Warranty125
Fuel/emissions systems126
Drive belt, Air pump system, Coolant127
Emissions maintenance128
Opening the hood, Engine compartment130
Engine oil131
Power steering/Brake fluid reservoirs133
Battery maintenance134
Replacing wiper blades136
pg. 112 Fuses
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Minor scratches on the surface
If the stone chip has not penetrated down to the metal and an undamaged layer of paint remains, the touch-up paint can
be applied as soon as the spot has been cleaned.
Deep scratches
1. Place a strip of masking tape over the damaged surface. Pull the tape off so that any loose flakes of paint adhere to
it.
2. Thoroughly mix the primer and apply it with a small brush.
When the primer surface is dry, the paint can be applied using a brush. Mix the paint thoroughly; apply several thin
paint coats and let dry after each application.
3. If there is a longer scratch, you may want to protect surrounding paint by masking it off.
pg. 123 Washing the car
Washing the car
The car should be washed at regular intervals since dirt, dust, insects and tar spots adhere to the paint and may cause
damage. It is particularly important to wash the car frequently in the wintertime to prevent corrosion, when salt has
been used on the roads.
When washing the car, do not expose it to direct sunlight. Use lukewarm water to soften the dirt before you wash
with a sponge and plenty of water, to avoid scratching.
Bird droppings: Remove from paintwork as soon as possible. Otherwise the finish may be permanently damaged.
A detergent can be used to facilitate the softening of dirt and oil.
A water-soluble grease solvent may be used in cases of sticky dirt. However, use a wash place equipped with a
drainage separator.
Remove dirt from the drain holes in the doors and rocker panels.
Dry the car with a clean chamois.
Tar spots can be removed with kerosene or tar remover after the car has been washed.
A stiff-bristle brush and lukewarm soapy water can be used to clean the wiper blades. Frequent cleaning improves
visibility considerably.
Wash off the dirt from the underside (wheel housings, fenders, etc.).
In areas of high industrial fallout, more frequent washing is recommended.
CAUTION:
During high pressure washing, the spray mouthpiece must never be closer to the vehicle than 13" (30 cm). Do not
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Headlight wiper blades - replacing136
Headlights32
Heated front seats36
Heated rear window36
Heated sideview mirrors36
Heating44 - 47
Hoisting the car129
Holder for grocery bags63
Home Safe System72
HomeLink®162-164
Hood - opening130
I
Ignition switch33
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)72, 83
Indicator lights26, 27
Inflatable curtain (IC)9
Instrument illumination32
Instrument panel25
Instruments24
Integrated booster cushion12
Interior Air Quality system47
Interior features - overview22
Interior lighting70
J
Jack68
, 109
Jump starting98
K
Key - removing from ignition switch83
Keyless entry system73, 74
Keyless entry system - replacing batteries74
Keylock83
Keys72
Kickdown86, 87
L
Label information136
License plate lights - replacing116
Lifting the car127
Lights - accessory29
Load carriers88
Locking and unlocking the car72
Locking steering wheel33
Long distance trip97
Long loads51
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Remote keyless entry system - replacing batteries74
Remote keyless entry system and driver's seat53
Removing the seat cushion62
Replacing bulbs116 - 121
Replacing fuses112
Replacing wiper blades136
Road assistance144
Roadholding89
Roof load - maximum139
Roof racks91
S
Safety locks - child78
Seat belt maintenance17
Seat belts2, 3, 14
Seat belts - cleaning124
Seats - front52
Securing cargo64
Servicing129
Shiftlock83, 85, 87
Side direction indicator - replacing119
Side impact airbag system (SIPS)8
Sideview mirrors39
Sideview mirrors - folding29
Sideview mirrors - heated36
Sideview mirrors - memory function39
Snow chains106
Snow tires106
Spare tire68, 107
Spark plugs128, 142
Specifications140
SRS6
SRS diagnostic system26
Stability Traction Control (STC)20, 29
Stain removal124
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)72, 83
Starting the engine83
Steel grid65
Steering wheel adjustment33
Steering wheel lock33
Stop and Store bag60
Storage compartments55
Storage in the glove compartment56
Studded tires106
Subwoofer68, 161
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Warranty125
Washer fluid reservoir129
Washer fluid solvent99
Washing the car123, 124
Waste bin58
Waxing124
Weight distribution89
Wheels - changing109, 110
Wheels and tires104 -110
Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS)10
Windows - electrically operated38
Windshield washer solvent99
Windshield wiper blades - replacing136
Windshield wipers/washers35
Winter driving99
Winter tires106
Winter/Wet driving mode86, 88, 99
Wiper blades - replacing136
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