During a long period of disuse
The air conditioning should be operated for at least five minutes each week, even in cold weather. This is to prevent poor lubrication of the compressor internal parts, and to maintain the air conditioning in the best operating condition.
If this procedure is not followed, the system may emit an unusual odour. This is not a fault in the system.
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Selection of engine oil (diesel-powered vehicles)
(1) Select engine oil of the proper SAE viscosity number according to the atmospheric
temperature. (2) Use engine oil conforming to the following classification:
Type 1:ACEA classification: “Fo ...
Replacement of lamp bulbs
Before replacing a bulb, ensure the lamp is off. Do not touch the glass part
of the new bulb with your bare fingers; the skin oil left on the glass will evaporate
when the bulb gets hot and the va ...
Automatic headlamp levelling (vehicles with discharge headlamps)
This mechanism automatically adjusts the direction of the headlamps (beam position)
depending on changes in the condition of the vehicle, such as the number of occupants
or luggage weight. When th ...
