Severe operating conditions

If the vehicle is used under any of the following conditions: towing a trailer (including a caravan); short, frequently repeated journeys (less than 7-8 km) with outside temperatures below zero; engine frequently idling, or long-distance driving at low speed; or if the vehicle has been out of use for a long period, the following checks should be carried out more frequently than specified in the Scheduled maintenance schedule:

• check the condition and wear of the front disc brake pads;
• check that the bonnet and boot lock are clean; clean and lubricate the levers;
• visually check the condition of: the engine, gearbox, drive shafts, rigid and flexible lines (exhaust, fuel supply, brake), and rubber components (boots, connectors, bushings, etc.);
• check the battery charge state and electrolyte level;
• visually check the condition of the auxiliary drive belts;
• check and, if necessary, replace the engine oil and oil filter / pollen filter / air filter.