Location of relays and fuses (since 2005) Pic. 33: 1. Fuses (SA) in the battery box 2. Fuses (SB) in the switching unit, in the engine compartment tear 3. The location of the relay in the switching unit, in the engine...
Incandescent lamps used in the car Turn off headlights and lamps before changing bulbs. In order to replace some lamps, it is necessary to remove other parts (this applies to lamps that are only accessible from the...
General information about maintenance Vehicle maintenance is a set of control and repair activities carried out at regular intervals throughout the entire life of the vehicle and aimed at maintaining the vehicle in...
Periodicity of maintenance work The frequency of maintenance work is determined by the so-called maintenance conditions, for which different periods are provided. These conditions are basic conditions that...
Vehicle Inspection Service The inspection service should, if possible, be combined with the oil change service. If necessary, during the inspection service, additional maintenance must be performed...
Raising the car on a lifting platform and a jack Front and rear anchor points For the correct installation of the car on the lift, the lifting feet of the lift are installed opposite the marking applied to the threshold (arrow...
Visual check of the battery Before performing a large amount of measurements, it is necessary to conduct a visual check of the battery, its conclusions and the reliability of its fastening on the car. Visual...
Battery electrolyte level check Checking the electrolyte level using the marks on the case: The electrolyte level is checked by the Min and Max marks on the battery case. The electrolyte level is normal if it...
Checking battery voltage at no load Checking the battery voltage at no load is used to determine the capacity of the battery. The battery must not be charged or discharged for at least 2 hours before the...
Tire wear condition check The work described below also applies to the spare wheel, if it is a full-size one. For safety reasons, your vehicle should always be fitted with tires of the same model and...
Checking the brake fluid level The brake fluid level should always be assessed according to the degree of wear on the brake linings. Due to wear and automatic adjustment of the position of the brake pads, there...
Visual inspection of the brake system for leaks and damage Check the following components for leaks and damage: master brake cylinder brake booster (with ABS - and hydraulic unit), brake force regulator and brake calipers. Check brake...
Checking the thickness of the brake pads for disc brakes Front disc brake pads With front brake pad thickness (with the thickness of the metal base), equal to or less than 9 mm (or 2 mm without metal base thickness), disc brake pads are...
Checking the tie rod ends Perform the following steps. Raise the car on a lift, check for play, applying force to the steering rods and wheels. When rocking the wheels with considerable effort, there...
Checking the oil level in the power steering reservoir Cold oil Initial conditions for testing: the engine is off, the front wheels are in the straight ahead position. Follow these steps to check the oil level. Unscrew the cap with...
Checking the engine oil level After turning off the engine, wait a few minutes for the oil to drain into the oil pan. Remove the dipstick, wipe it with a clean cloth, and then insert it again until it stops....
Checking the condition of antifreeze and coolant level Helpful information All engines from model year 2008 are filled with anti-freeze additive G 12 Plus Plus (purple color). Additive G 12 Plus Plus is mixed with the old antifreeze...
V-ribbed belt — condition check By turning the engine at the vibration damper/belt pulley with a socket wrench. Check V-ribbed belt (1) for the following defects: carrier layer breaks (tears, damage to the cord,...
Checking the position of the power windows After disconnecting and connecting the battery in power windows, the function of raising and lowering the glass with one short press of a button does not work. Therefore, before...
Windshield washer jet adjustment Windshield washer jet adjustment The jets are pre-configured. However, small differences in height can be adjusted. If the spray height of the right and left jets is not the same,...
Adjustment of headlight cleaner nozzles Necessary special devices, control and measuring devices, as well as auxiliary means: Check jet adjustment. Use headlights. Turn on the windshield washer. The headlight cleaning...
Carrying out a test drive The amount of work performed depends on the configuration of the car and the traffic situation (trip in or out of town). As part of the test drive, the following parameters should...