Daily Care
Daily inspections are simple inspection chores. Make
it a rule to perform them before starting the
day's operations or before a long journey in
order to prevent trouble and to keep your car in
good running condition.
- Check radiator
- Check engine oil level, automatic transmission
oil level, brake fluid, windshield water reservoir
water and the battery indicator condition.
- Check fuel quantity
- Check tyres (& Spare tyre) for correct
inflation, wear & damage
- Check fuel, oil, fluid & water for leaks
- Check rear view mirrors
- Check clutch & brake pedal for free travel
and operation
- Check parking brake, steering wheel, lamps, horn
and all instruments for proper operation
- Check clutch fluid pedal. (Hydraulic clutch
system only)
Washing
The best way to preserve your vehicle's finish
and to aid in avoiding rust is to keep the vehicle
clean by washing frequently. Wash your vehicle only
with lukewarm or cold water. Any cleaning agents
used should be washed off promptly and not allowed
to dry on the finished surfaces.
Foreign Material Deposits
Calcium Chloride and other salts, ice melting
agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
chemicals from industrial chimneys and other foreign
matter may damage the finish if left on the painted
surfaces. Prompt washing may not completely remove
all these deposits. additional cleaners may be
required. When using chemical cleaners developed for
this purpose, make sure they are safe for use on
painted or polished surfaces.
Underbody Maintenance
Corrosive materials used for ice and snow melting
and dust control can collect on underbody surfaces.
If these materials are not removed, accelerated
rusting can occur on the underbody parts such as
fuel lines, frame, floor plan and exhaust system. It
is recommended when the winter season is over, to
thoroughly flush these materials from the underbody
with plain water. Take care to clean well any area
where mud and other debris collect.
Finish Damage
Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the
finish should be repaired promptly. Bare metals will
corrode quickly and can develop into major repair
expense. Minor chips and scratches can be repaired
with touch-up materials available from your selling
Dealer.
Collision Damage
If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal
repair or replacement, be sure the body shop applies
anti-corrosion materials to the repaired or replaced
parts and adjacent areas.