General description
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.
Rust and corrosion protection is applied to all new vehicles and includes zinc phosphate dipping and wax injection of box sections and door interiors.
All body panels are welded, including the front wings, so it is recommended that major body damage repairs are left to your dealer.
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Speed sender unit - removal and refitting
The sender unit is similar to that used with
the fuel computer described in Chapter 12. ...
Trip computer components - removal and refitting
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead
Computer module
2 Remove the single screw from the top edge
of the facia panel in which the module is
housed, then withdraw the facia panel.
3 Remove the fo ...
Speed control (if equipped)
With speed control set, you can maintain a speed of 48 km/h (30 mph)
or more without keeping your foot on the pedal. Speed control does not
work at speeds below 48 km/h (30 mph).
Do not use the spe ...
