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Thousands Of Kilometers24 48 72 96 120 144 168 192
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary.
Check battery charge status and possibly recharge.
Check tire condition/wear and adjust pressure, if
necessary.
Check operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, luggage compartment,
passenger compartment, glove compartment, instrument
panel warning lights, etc.).
Check windshield/rear window wiper blade
position/wear.
Check operation of windscreen washer system and
adjust jets if necessary.
Check cleanliness of hood and tailgate locks and
cleanliness and lubrication of linkages.
Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork,
underbody protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel
system - brakes), rubber elements (boots, sleeves,
bushes, etc.).
Check condition and wear of front disc brake pads.
Check condition and wear of rear disc brake pads.
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels
(brakes/hydraulic clutch, windshield washer, battery,
engine coolant, etc.).
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Periodic Checks
Every1,000 km or before long journeys, check and, if
necessary, restore:
engine coolant;
brake fluid;
windshield washer fluid level;
power steering fluid;
tire inflation pressure and condition;
operation of lighting system (headlights, direction indicators, hazard warning lights, etc.);
operation of windshield washer/wiper system and positioning/wear of windshield/rear window wiper
blades.
Every 3,000 km, check and top up, if required, the
engine oil level.
Heavy-Duty Use Of The Car
If the car is used mainly under one of the following
conditions:
towing a trailer or caravan;
dusty roads;
short, repeated journeys (less than 7-8 km) at sub- zero outside temperatures; engine often idling or driving long distances at low
speeds or long periods of idleness.
You should perform the following inspections more
frequently than shown on the Scheduled Servicing Plan:
check front disc brake pad conditions and wear;
check cleanliness of hood and trunk locks, cleanli- ness and lubrication of linkage;
visually inspect conditions of: engine, transmission, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel system - brakes) and
rubber elements (boots - sleeves - bushes - etc.);
check battery charge and battery fluid level (electro- lyte);
visually inspect condition of the accessory drive belts;
check and, if necessary, change engine oil and replace oil filter;
check and, if necessary, replace pollen filter;
check and, if necessary, replace air cleaner.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — DIESEL
ENGINE
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for the required maintenance intervals.
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Thousands Of Kilometers30 60 90 120 150 180
Months 24 48 72 96 120 144
Check tire condition/wear and adjust pressure if required.
Check lighting system operation (headlights, direction indicators,
hazard lights, passenger compartment lights, instrument panel
warning lights, etc.).
Check the position/wear of the windshield/rear window wiper
blades.
Check operation of windscreen washer system and adjust jets if
necessary.
Check condition and wear of front disc brake pads.
Check condition and wear of rear disc brake pads.
Conditions and visual check: bodywork exterior, underbody
protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel system - braking
system), rubber elements (boots - sleeves - etc.), CV joints, front
suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals, and replace if necessary.
Check cleanliness of hood latches, as well as cleanliness and
lubrication of linkages.
Check all fluid levels (engine coolant, brake/hydraulic clutch fluid,
windshield washer fluid, battery fluid, etc.), add if necessary.
Check exhaust fumes/emissions.
Check battery charge status and possibly recharge.
Check engine control system operation (via diagnostic socket).
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Heavy-Duty Use Of The Car
If the car is used mainly under one of the following
conditions:
towing a trailer or caravan;
dusty roads;
short, repeated journeys (less than 7-8 km) at sub-zero outside temperatures;
engine often idling or driving long distances at low speeds or long periods of idleness.
You should perform the following inspections more
frequently than shown on the Scheduled Servicing Plan:
check front disc brake pad conditions and wear;
check cleanliness of hood and trunk locks, cleanli- ness and lubrication of linkage;
visually inspect conditions of: engine, transmission, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel system - brakes) and
rubber elements (boots - sleeves - bushes - etc.);
check battery charge and battery fluid level (electro- lyte);
visually inspect condition of the accessory drive belts; check and, if necessary, change engine oil and replace
oil filter;
check and, if necessary, replace pollen filter;
check and, if necessary, replace air cleaner.
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