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Thousands of Kilometers 15 3045 6075 90105 120135 150165 180
(*) or every 3 years if the car is used in the following harsh conditions:
- Prolonged use in cold/hot climates, sity driving with prolonged lengths of time at idle speed, driving on dusty roads or roads covered with sand/salt.
- or every 5 years regardless of km covered and use conditions.
NOTE: For every 7,500 km service please refer Owner’s Warranty & Service Policy book.
For every 7,500 km or 6 months (whichever is erlier from previous service) replace engine oil and oil filter.
Top up fluids (engine coolant, brakes, power steering, windscreen washer etc.)
Timing command toothed belt check
Timing command toothed belt replacement
Spark plugs replacement, wire control (*)
Engine control system functionality check
(through autodiagnostic socket)
Change gear/differential gear oil level check
Changing engine oil (every 7,500 km or 6 months)
Replace engine oil filter (every 7,500 km or 6 months)
Brake fluid replacement (or every 24 months)
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133
TRANSMISSION
CLUTCH
Self-adjusting with travel-free pedal.
Hydraulic clutch control.Cyclical gear reduction and differen-
tial assembly incorporated in the gear-
box. The ratios are:
Drive transmission to the front
wheels by means of drive shafts con-
nected to the differential assembly and
the wheels with CV joints.
GEARBOX
AND DIFFERENTIAL
Five forward gears and reverse with
synchromesh for front gear engage-
ment.
The ratios are:
1.2 1.6 1.9
in 1st
gear4.273 3.909 3.909
in 2nd
gear 2.158 2.158 2.158
in 3rd
gear 1.345 1.345 1.480
in 4th
gear0.974 0.974 1.121
in 5th
gear 0.829 0.829 0.829
reverse3.818 3.818 3.818
Torque Teeth
reduction Number
in the differential
1.23.867 58/15
1.63.867 58/15
1.9 D3.867 58/15
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FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
PRODUCTS WHICH MAY BE USED AND THEIR SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications of fluids and lubricants to use
for best car operation
SAE 15W40 grade mineral multigrade oils that exceed the API
SG and CCMC G4 specifications
SAE 15W40 multi grade synthetic based oil exceeding
API CD CC MCPDZ
SAE 80W EP oil exceeding API GL4 and
MIL-L-2105 specifications
“ATF DEXRON II D LEV” oil
Molybdenum disulphide, lithium-soap based grease.
water resistant N.L.G.I. consistency = 2 Transmission lubri-
cants and greases
Recommended lu-
bricants and fluids
VS MAX
PETROL
VS MAX
DIESEL
ZC 80/S
GI/A
MRM 2
CV jointsUse temperatures
from –15°C to 40°C
7,500 kms or 6 months
whichever is earlier
from previous change
Use temperatures
from –15°C to 40°C
7,500 kms or 6 months
whichever is earlier
from previous change
Manual transmissions
and differentials
Hydraulic power steer-
ing
Applications Use
Lubricants for
petrol engines
Lubricants for
Diesel engines
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Abord instrument ................... 33
ABS ................................................. 56
Accessories Purchased
Air cleaner (replacement) ....... 116
Air bag ........................................... 58
Air re-circulation.......................... 40
Air vents......................................... 38
Alternator (specifications) ........ 137
Ashtray ........................................... 47
Battery
- jump starting ......................... 81
- specifications........................... 137
- with optical hydrometer .... 119
- useful advices .......................... 118
- maintenance ............................ 118
- recharging ................................ 98
Bodywork
- bodywork type code ........... 130
- maintenance .......................... 125Boot
- extending ................................. 52
- tailgate opening/closing ........ 16-51
Brake lights
(bulb replacement) ................. 90
Brake-clutch fluid level ............... 115
Brakes
- service and emergency ....... 134
- fluid level ................................ 115
Bulb (replacement) ..................... 86
- bulb types ............................... 86
By the Owner ............................... 79Car dimensions ......................... 139
Car maintenance ......................... 104
Ceiling lights
- control ..................................... 46
- bulb replacement ................... 92
Centralized locking .................... 17-49
Chassis(marking) ......................... 129
Cheap running that respects
the environment ..................... 73
Checking the levels .................... 111
Children safety ............................ 18-49
Climate control system- climate ..................................... 39
- controls.................................... 14-39
- fast demisting ........................ 40
- maintenance .......................... 125
- air re-circulation .................... 40
- heating ...................................... 39
Climate/heating control
system ........................................ 37
Clutch ............................................. 133
Containing running costs and
pollution .................................... 75
Control switches ........................ 15-44
Correct use of your car ............ 64
Dashboard ................................ 9
Demisting ....................................... 40
- rear window .......................... 40
- windscreen and side
window ...................................... 40
Differential ..................................... 133
Digital clock ................................. 34
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