FIAT Idea - Manual (Page 263)

ANNUAL INSPECTION
SCHEDULE
For cars with an annual mileage of below 20,000 km
(for example about 15,000 km) the following yearly
inspection programme is provided:
❒ check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure if
required (including the spare wheel);
❒ check lighting system operation (headlights,
direction indicators, hazard lights, boot lights,
passenger compartment lights, warning lights, etc.);
❒ check windscreen/washer
(nozzles/and blade position regulation)
❒ check front disk brake pad conditions and wear;
❒ sight inspect the conditions of: engine, gearbox,
transmission, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel -
brakes), rubber parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc;
❒ check for bonnet and boot lock cleanness, lever
cleanness and lubrication;
❒ check battery charge;
❒ visual check on various drive belt conditions;
❒ top up fluid levels (engine coolant, brakes,
windscreen washer, battery, etc.);
❒ change engine oil;
❒ change engine oil filter;
❒ replace pollen filter (where provided).
ADDITIONAL CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys, check and top
up if required:
❒ engine coolant fluid level;
❒ brake fluid level;
❒ windscreen washer fluid level;
❒ tyre pressure and conditions.
Every 3,000 km check and top up if required: engine
oil level.
You are recommended to use FL Selenia products,
designed and produced specifically for Fiat cars (see
table “Capacities” in section “Technical
specifications”).
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