Checking the technical condition of the car Checking the engine oil level Before checking the engine oil level, warm up the engine to normal operating temperature and make sure the vehicle is parked on a level,...
Air Conditioner Maintenance Keeping the condenser clean The air conditioner condenser (and engine cooling system radiator) should be checked periodically for dirt, insects, leaves, etc. When...
Checking the steering wheel play To check the steering wheel play, set the front wheels parallel to the longitudinal axis of the car and turn the steering wheel slightly in both directions. Do not press...
Checking the free travel of the clutch pedal Fig. 1.174. Checking the clutch pedal free travel With the engine off, press the clutch pedal lightly until you feel a noticeable resistance. This is the free travel of...
Checking the free travel of the brake pedal With the engine off, press the brake pedal several times to reduce the vacuum in the brake booster. Fig. 1.175. Checking the free travel of the brake pedal Then slowly...
Checking the height of the brake pedal above the floor To check the brake pedal height above the floor, you will need an assistant. With the engine running, the assistant should press the brake pedal several times and then...
Checking drive belts The drive belt tension should be checked periodically and adjusted if necessary. The belt should also be checked for cracks, wear, fraying or other signs of aging and...
Checking and replacing fuses Replacing the fuse link In the event of an overload of the electrical circuit, the fuse link burns out, thereby preventing damage to the entire wiring harness. (This can...
Checking the battery Warning! Battery electrolyte is a highly concentrated solution of sulfuric acid, which is extremely harmful and corrosive. Be careful not to let it come into contact...
Checking the electric fans of the cooling system Caution! The radiator fan of the cooling system turns on depending on the engine coolant temperature and may sometimes turn on when the engine is not running. Be...
Checking the fluid level in the power steering reservoir Fig. 1.183. Power steering fluid reservoir The fluid level in the power steering reservoir must be checked daily. During this check, the ignition key is set to the "OFF"...
Replacing the car lighting system bulbs Replacing lamps Before replacing the lamp, make sure the switch is in the "OFF" position. The following figures show how to replace the lighting lamps. When replacing,...
Fuse boxes Fig. 1.189. Fuse box in the engine compartment Fuse box in the engine compartment (petrol engine) - see Fig. 1.189 Caution! The fuse box description may not match the...
Toxicity reduction system There are three toxicity reduction systems: 1. Forced crankcase ventilation system. 2. Fuel vapor recovery system. 3. Exhaust gas cleaning system. Forced crankcase...