Engine compartment
Clean the engine compartment at the beginning and end of winter. Pay particular attention to flanges, crevices and peripheral parts where dust containing road chemicals and other corrosive materials might collect.
If salt and other chemicals are used on the roads in your area, clean the engine compartment at least every three months.
Never spray or splash water on the electrical components in the engine compartment, as this may cause damage.
Do not bring the nearby parts, the plastic parts and so on into contact with sulphuric acid (battery electrolyte) which may crack, stain or discolour them.
If they are in contact, wipe off with soft cloth, chamois or the like and an aqueous solution of neutral detergent then immediately rinse the affected parts with plenty of water.
See also:
Disconnection and connection
To disconnect the battery cable, stop the engine, first disconnect the negative
(-) terminal and then the positive (+) terminal.
When connecting the battery, first connect the positive (+) terminal ...
Water temperature gauge
The water temperature gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature when the
ignition switch is “ON”.
CAUTION
If the indication needle enters the overheating zone while the engine is
runn ...
Service precautions
Adequate care of your vehicle at regular intervals serves to preserve the value
and appearance as long as possible.
Maintenance items as described in this owner’s manual can be performed by the
...