Checking the engine oil level
The engine oil level should be checked approximately every 600 km. To do this, pull the dipstick out and wipe it with a clean rag. Then lower it again and pull it out. The oil level should be between the upper and lower marks on the dipstick, provided that the car is on a flat horizontal surface. If the oil level is at or below the minimum mark on the dipstick, you need to top up the oil.
The oil volume with a level between the minimum and maximum marks is 1.5 liters for models with a 4-cylinder engine and 2.0 liters for models with a V-shaped 6-cylinder engine.
Checking the brake fluid level
The brake fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment on the left side of the master brake cylinder. Since the reservoir is transparent, the fluid level can be checked from the outside. If the fluid level is not between the minimum and maximum marks, remove the plug and add fluid.
Checking brake lights
The operation of the brake lights can be checked by another person or independently. In the first case, the driver presses the brake pedal, and the second person watches whether the brake lights come on. To check independently, you need to reverse up to the garage door and press the brake pedal. The brake lights will reflect red light from the garage door. If the light does not come on, you need to replace the bulb; if both lights are not on, the brake light switch may be faulty or the wiring leading to the switch may be broken.
Checking the lighting operation
Turn on all the electric lamps one by one (including sound signal and hazard warning lights) and check their operation. It is better to check the headlights and reversing lights at night in front of the garage door, without leaving the car.
Checking the air pressure in the tires
Tire pressure can be measured at a petrol station, and you will also have access to a tyre pressure gauge and a small air compressor (which can be connected to the cigarette lighter socket). If you do not know the standard pressure value, you can easily determine it using the table. Under normal load, the pressure of all 4-cylinder models is 2.2 bar in the front wheels and 1.8 bar in the rear wheels, but with increased load, the pressure in the rear tires can be increased to 2.0 bar. For all-wheel drive models, a different value is considered standard. The pressure in the front wheels is 2.3 bar, in the rear wheels - 2.1 bar. The pressure may vary depending on the tire design, so you should always check whether the tires installed on the car are serial. When measuring the pressure on warm tires, take into account that its value may exceed the standard by 0.2 - 0.3 bar.
Checking the coolant level
When cooled, the coolant level should be between the two marks on the expansion tank. They are marked "Maxi" and "Mini". If necessary, wait until the coolant cools down and add antifreeze. If the engine is hot, unscrew the plug to the first stop and wait for the pressure to drop. Then unscrew the plug completely.
Replacement air filter element
The air filter element should be checked every 20,000 km (or at least once a year) for contamination and change every 40,000 km (once every two years). In regions with dusty air, the intervals should be reduced.
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