Routine maintenance and servicing

This Chapter is designed to help the home mechanic maintain his/her vehicle for safety, economy, long life and peak performance.

The Chapter contains a master maintenance schedule, followed by Sections dealing specifically with each task on the schedule. Visual checks, adjustments, component renewal and other helpful items are included. Refer to the accompanying illustrations of the engine compartment and the underside of the vehicle for the locations of the various components.

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Cooling, heating and ventilation systems
The cooling system is of the pressurised pump-assisted thermo-syphon type. The system consists of the radiator, water pump, thermostat, electric cooling fan, expansion tank and associated hoses. ...

Auxiliary warning system components - removal and refitting
General 1 This system monitors the fluid levels and front brake pads for excessive wear. In the event of a fluid level dropping below the specified level, or the brake pads wearing down to the mi ...

Ignition switch and lock barrel - removal and refitting
Removal 1 Disconnect the battery negative lead. 2 For improved access, remove the securing screws and unclip the lower and upper steering column shrouds. 3 Insert the ignition key and turn to pos ...