Automatic transmission selector mechanism check (Every 12 000 miles or 12 months)
Carry out a thorough road test, ensuring that all gearchanges occur smoothly without snatching, and without an increase in engine speed between changes. Check that all gear positions can be engaged with the appropriate movement of the selector lever, and with the vehicle at rest. Check the operation of the parking pawl when “P” is selected.
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Radio aerial (exteriormounted) - removal and refitting
1 On models fitted with an electric aerial,
disconnect the battery negative lead.
Saloon and Estate models
2 Remove the right-hand side trim panel from
the luggage compartment.
3 Working outside ...
Load apportioning valve (P100 models) - adjustment
Models before mid-April 1989
1 The vehicle must be unladen, at normal
kerb weight (a full tank of petrol, but no driver
or load).
2 With the vehicle standing on its roadwheels,
remove the spring ...
What you should know about automotive fuels
Important safety precautions
Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure in an overfilled tank
may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire.
The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fue ...
