Body Care Proper car care will keep it in good condition for longer. Therefore, it is recommended to wash the car body regularly. Your vehicle is equipped with an effective anti-corrosion protection system. However, there are a...
Car interior care Proper car care will keep it in good condition for longer. Therefore, it is recommended to regularly clean the interior. Any stains should be removed immediately. Regardless of the type of soiling, use cold soapy water...
Car bonnet Attention: When working in the immediate vicinity of the engine, be aware that it may be hot. Also remember that the cooling fan can turn on at any time. There is a risk of injury. To open the hood, pull the handle (1)....
Engine oil In engines, oil is used to lubricate and cool moving parts. During operation, it is sometimes necessary to top up the oil between oil changes. If, after running in the car, the oil consumption exceeds 0.5 liters per...
Brake fluid It is essential to check the brake fluid level regularly, especially if you notice even a slight decrease in the efficiency of the brake system. Level check is carried out at the switched-off engine on the car stopped...
Cooling liquid On a car stopped on a horizontal platform with a cold engine turned off, it must be between the marks "MINI- and -MAXI-" expansion tank (2) Add coolant with a cold engine to the mark "MINI". Attention: Do not check or...
Washer fluid With the engine off, open the reservoir cap (3 or 4). Fill until liquid is visible, then replace the lid. This reservoir contains the front and rear windscreen washer fluid, if the vehicle is equipped to do so....
Power steering fluid For tanks located in plain sight The fluid level with the cold engine turned off and the car installed on a horizontal surface should be visible between the marks «MINI» and «MAX1» on the tank (5 or 6). For power...
Car filters Replacement of filter elements (air filter, cabin ventilation filter, diesel fuel filter, etc.) carried out when performing maintenance on your vehicle. Note: Filter element replacement interval: see vehicle service...
Accumulator battery Accumulator battery (1) does not require special maintenance. Attention: Be careful when handling the battery as it contains sulfuric acid solution. Avoid contact of electrolyte with skin and eyes. If this happens,...
Tire pressure Tire dimensions and air pressure values in tires are given on the sticker (A). Open the door to read it. Air pressure must be measured with cold tires. If it is not possible to measure pressure with cold tires, increase...
Consumables for maintenance There is no motorist who does not face the difficult process of choosing spare parts for repair or routine maintenance of the car. For a person who is not particularly burdened, it all comes down to a trip to a service...
Wiper blades Windscreen wiper blades Required amount 1 kit (2 pcs. - one left and one right) Rear wiper blades (station wagon) Required amount 1 PC.
Occupational Safety and Health Compliance with the precautions listed below is a guarantee of safe and correct work. These precautions are mentioned only once and will not be repeated in the following sections. Occupational Safety and Health For safe...
Precautions to prevent vapor or gas poisoning Prolonged operation of the engine without proper exhaust gas extraction is prohibited. The working area must be well ventilated and free from combustible materials. Special care is required when working with combustible...
Precautions to prevent the collapse of the vehicle or its components Before raising the vehicle or using a jack, place chocks under the wheels or otherwise block them to prevent the vehicle from rolling. Having raised the car with a jack to the desired height, it is necessary to install...
Precautions to prevent burns To prevent serious burns, avoid contact with hot metal parts, do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. It is forbidden to add fuel to the tank after the automatic disengagement of the dispenser nozzle....
Precautions to prevent electric shock High-voltage wires in the ignition system of gasoline engines can cause electric shock. These wires must not be disconnected while the engine is running. Many vehicle electrical systems are dangerous for people with...
Precautions when working with toxic substances and materials Battery terminals, connectors and similar items contain lead or its compounds. After working with them, be sure to wash your hands. Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil can cause skin cancer. Avoid...
Environmental protection When servicing your vehicle, it may be necessary to use, dispose of, or recycle hazardous, flammable, or poisonous substances or materials such as gasoline, coolants, solvents, oils, oil filters, airbag modules, seat...
Basic set of necessary tools To carry out a quality car repair, you need to have a certain set of good tools. Below is a list of tools that are recommended for the owner of the car to carry out self-repair of the car. Special tools and accessories...
Flat stylus flat stylus (see picture) are a set of plates of a certain thickness with the appropriate marking, used to measure various gaps. Also flat feelers can be used, for example, to measure the end play there. where is the...
Vehicle micrometers Micrometer - a device designed to measure linear dimensions by the absolute contact method in the region of small dimensions with high accuracy (from 0.01 to 0.001 mm), the converting mechanism of which is a screw-nut...
Caliper tool 1. Rod. 2. Movable frame. 3. Barbell scale. 4. Sponges for internal measurements. 5. Sponges for external measurements. 6. Depth gauge ruler 7. Nonius. 8. Frame clamp screw The caliper is a universal tool designed for...
Dial indicator The dial indicator is designed to measure linear dimensions by absolute and relative methods, to determine the magnitude of deviations from a given geometric shape and the relative position of surfaces. Indicators with...
Tool caliper Bore gauge is designed to measure the internal dimensions of parts (for example, cylinder bore diameter, groove width, etc.). The device has a guide bush (5), and the upper part of which is equipped with a dial...