Bodywork and fittings
The body is of welded steel construction available in 3 or 5-door Hatchback, 3 or 5- door Estate, soft-top Cabriolet, or Van configurations.
The body is of monocoque construction and is of energy-absorbing design.
See also:
Valve clearance adjustment - OHV and HCS engines (Every 12 000
miles or 12 months)
OHV engines
1 This operation should be carried out with
the engine cold and the air cleaner and rocker
cover removed.
2 Using a ring spanner or socket on the
crankshaft pulley bolt, turn the cran ...
General driving points
Vehicles with a diesel engine
If the low fuel level warning lamp comes
on, refuel as soon as possible. If you
continue driving without refuelling, the
engine will start to run unevenly. This
indi ...
Disabling the passenger airbag
WARNING:
Make sure that the passenger
airbag is disabled when using a
rearward facing child restraint on the
front passenger seat.
Fitting the passenger airbag
deactivation switch
WARNING:
I ...