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PERIODIC CHECKS
Before long journeys, check and, if
necessary, restore:
engine coolant level;
brake fluid level;
windscreen washer fluid level;
operation of lighting system
(headlamps, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, etc.);
tyre inflation pressure and condition;
tyre alignment;
operation of screen washer/wiper
system and positioning/wear of
windscreen/rear window wiper blades.
To ensure that the vehicle is always
efficient and well maintained, it is
advisable to make sure that you carry
out the above operations regularly
(approximately every 1000 km and
every 3000 km for checking and
topping up engine oil is advisable).
DEMANDING
VEHICLE USE
If the vehicle is mostly used in 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 inactivity;
the following checks must be carried
out more often than indicated in the
Scheduled Servicing Plan:
check front disc brake pad
conditions and wear;
check cleanliness of bonnet and
boot locks, cleanliness and lubrication
of linkage;
visually inspect conditions of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes and hoses
(exhaust - fuel system - brakes) and
rubber elements (boots - sleeves -
bushes - etc.);
check battery charge and battery
fluid level (electrolyte);
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.
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203)Never spray or splash water on the
electrical components in the engine
compartment. Doing so could have an
adverse effect on the engine startability.
Exercise caution also when washing the
underbody; be careful not to spray water
into the engine compartment.
204)Some types of hot water washing
equipment apply high pressure and heat to
the vehicle. They may cause heat distortion
and damage to the vehicle resin parts and
may result in flooding of the vehicle interior.
Therefore maintain a good distance of
approx. 70 cm or more between the vehicle
body and the washing nozzle. Also, when
washing around the door glass, hold the
nozzle at a distance of more than 70 cm
and at right angles to the glass surface.
205)After washing the vehicle, drive the
vehicle slowly while lightly depressing the
brake pedal several times in order to dry
out the brakes. Leaving the brakes wet
could result in reduced braking
performance. Also, there is a possibility that
they could freeze up or become inoperative
due to rust, rendering the vehicle unable to
move.206)Using an automatic car wash, pay
attention to the following items, referring to
the operation manual or consulting a car
wash operator. If the following procedure is
not followed, it could result in damage to
your vehicle: 1 – the outside rear view
mirrors are retracted.2–Ifyour vehicle is
equipped with the pillar antenna, it can be
retracted. If your vehicle is equipped with
the roof antenna, it can be removed. 3 –
The wiper arms are secured in place with
tape.4–Ifyour vehicle has rain sensor
wipers, place the wiper switch lever in the
“OFF” position to deactivate the rain
sensor.
207)Waxes containing high abrasive
compounds should not be used.
208)Do not use a scrubbing brush or other
hard tools as they may damage the plastic
part surface.
209)Do not bring the plastic parts into
contact with petrol, light oil, brake fluids,
engine oils, greases, paint thinners and
sulphuric acid (battery electrolyte) which
may crack, stain or discolour the plastic
parts. If they touch the plastic parts, wipe
them off with soft cloth, chamois or the like
and an aqueous solution of neutral
detergent then immediately rinse the
affected parts with water.
210)Do not use a brush or other hard
implement on the wheels. Doing so could
scratch the wheels.
211)Do not use any cleaner that contains
an abrasive substance or is acidic or
alkaline. Doing so could cause the coating
on the wheels to peel or become
discoloured or stained.
212)Do not directly apply hot water using a
steam cleaner or by any other means.213)Contact with seawater and road
deicer can cause corrosion. Rinse off such
substances as soon as possible.
IMPORTANT
6)Detergents pollute the environment. Only
wash your vehicle in areas equipped to
collect and treat waste water from this type
of activity.
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Lubricant Characteristics SpecificationOriginal Fluids and
LubricantsApplication
Lubricants and greases
fordrive transmissionSynthetic lubricant ATF 9.55550-AV 6TUTELA TRANSMISSION
GI/PA
Contractual Technical
Reference N°F001.A16Automatic transmission
fluid
Synthetic lubricant SAE
75W-80 API GL-39.55550-MZ 9TUTELA TRANSMISSION
GEARSYNTH Z3
Contractual Technical
Reference N°F001.A16Manual transmission and
transfer oil for 5M/T
Synthetic lubricant SAE
75W-80 API GL-49.55550-MZ 10TUTELA TRANSMISSION
GEARSYNTH Z4
Contractual Technical
Reference N°F002.A16Manual transmission and
transfer oil for 6M/T
Synthetic lubricant SAE
75W-80 API GL-49.55550-MZ 10TUTELA TRANSMISSION
GEARSYNTH Z4
Contractual Technical
Reference N°F002.A16Transfer oil for A/T
Synthetic lubricant SAE
80 API GL-59.55550-DA 12TUTELA TRANSMISSION
AXLE Z
Contractual Technical
Reference N°F002.A16Differential oil for 2WD
and 4WD without multi
plate type LSD
Synthetic lubricant SAE
80 API GL-59.55550-DA 13TUTELA TRANSMISSION
AXLE Z-LS
Contractual Technical
Reference N°F003.A16Differential oil for 4WD
with multi plate type LSD
Brake fluid
Clutch fluidDOT 49.55597
or MS.90039TUTELA TOP 4/S
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F005.F15Hydraulic brakes and
hydraulic clutch controls
Power Steering Synthetic lubricant ATF 9.55550-AG 4TUTELA GI/Z
Contractual Technical
Reference N°F001.A16
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