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:
General maintenance
Fuel, engine coolant, oil and exhaust gas leakage
Look under the body of your vehicle to check for fuel, engine coolant, oil and
exhaust gas leaks.
WARNING
• If you see a suspicious fuel leak ...
Washer fluid
Open the washer fluid reservoir cap and check the level of washer fluid with
the dipstick.
If the level is low, replenish the container with washer fluid.
NOTE
• The washer fluid container s ...
Emergency towing
If towing service is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be temporarily
towed by a rope secured to the towing hook.
If your vehicle is to be towed by another vehicle or if your vehicle ...