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Owner Maintenance
Maintenance
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  145
OWNER MAINTENANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  146
SAFETY IN THE GARAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  147
EMISSION CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  148
ROAD TESTING ON DYNAMOMETERS (‘rolling 
roads’) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  148
Hood Opening
HOOD OPENING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  149
Engine Compartment
ENGINE  . . ....

142 Power Steering
POWER STEERING FLUID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   159
Active Cornering Enhancement
ACTIVE CORNERING ENHANCEMENT FLUID . .   160
Washers
WINDSCREEN WASHER TOP-UP . . . . . . . . . . .   161
WASHER JETS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   161
HEADLIGHT WASHERS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   161
Wiper Blades
WIPER BLADE REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . .   162
Battery
BATTERY SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   163
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Maintenance
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Ow ner Maintena nc e
Ma inte na nceROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Regular systematic maintenance is the key to 
ensuring the continued reliability and efficiency 
of your vehicle.
Maintenance is the owners responsibility and 
you must ensure that owner maintenance 
operations, oil services, inspections and brake 
fluid and coolant changes are carried out when 
required and according to the manufacturers 
recommendations.
The routine maintenance requirements for your 
vehicle are shown in the...

Maintenance
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OWNER MAINTENANCE
In addition to the routine services and 
inspections referred to previously, a number of 
simple checks must be carried out more 
frequently. You can carry out these checks 
yourself and advice is given on the pages that 
follow.
Any significant or sudden drop in fluid levels, 
or uneven tyre wear, should be reported to a 
dealer without delay.
Daily checks
•Operation of lights, horn, direction 
indicators, wipers, washers and warning 
lights.
•Operation of seat belts...

Maintenance
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SAFETY IN THE GARAGE
WARNING
Cooling fans may continue to operate after the 
engine is switched off. When the engine is 
hot, the cooling fans may also COMMENCE 
operating after the engine is switched off and 
continue operating for up to 10 minutes. To 
avoid injury, keep clear of all fans and 
remove any loose clothing while working in 
the engine compartment.
Whenever you need to carry out maintenance 
on your vehicle, observe the following safety 
precautions at all times:
•Keep your...

Maintenance
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EMISSION CONTROL
Your vehicle is fitted with various items of 
emission and evaporative control equipment 
designed to meet specific territorial 
requirements. You should be aware that 
unauthorised replacement, modification or 
tampering with this equipment by an owner or 
repair shop may be unlawful and subject to 
legal penalties.
In addition, engine settings must not be 
tampered with. These have been established to 
ensure that your vehicle complies with 
stringent exhaust emission...

Hood Opening
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H ood  Ope ningHOOD OPENING
1.From inside the vehicle on the left hand 
side, pull the hood release handle (see 
illustration).
2.Lift the safety catch lever and raise the 
hood.
3.Release the support stay from the 
underside of the hood.
4.Fit the support stay into the slotted hole in 
the hood locking platform.Closing the hood
WARNING
To avoid the hood opening at speed, DO NOT 
drive with the hood retained by the safety 
catch alone.
Replace the support stay in its retaining clip,...

Engine Compartment
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En gine  Comp artme ntENGINE
1.Brake fluid reservoir.
2.Engine oil dipstick.
3.Power steering and active cornering 
enhancement
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4.Cooling system reservoir.
5.Engine oil filler cap.
6.Washer reservoir.
WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death, while 
working in the engine compartment, ALWAYS 
observe the safety precautions listed under 
Safety in the garage on a previous page.
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Engine Oil
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E ngine  OilCHECK & TOP-UP
Check the oil level at least every 250 miles 
(400 km) when the engine is COLD and with the 
vehicle resting on level ground.
NOTE: If it is necessary to check the oil level 
when the engine is hot, switch off the engine 
and let the vehicle stand for five minutes to 
allow the oil to drain back into the sump. DO 
NOT start the engine.
As a general guide, if the level on the dipstick:
•is nearer to the upper mark than the lower, 
add no oil.
•is nearer to the...