Routine maintenance and servicing

This Chapter is designed to help the home mechanic maintain his/her vehicle for safety, economy, long life and peak performance.

The Chapter contains a master maintenance schedule, followed by Sections dealing specifically with each task on the schedule. Visual checks, adjustments, component renewal and other helpful items are included. Refer to the accompanying illustrations of the engine compartment and the underside of the vehicle for the locations of the various components.

See also:

Heater matrix - removal and refitting
Removal 1 With the heater removed from the vehicle as previously described, extract the two securing screws and slide the matrix out of the heater casing. 2 If further dismantling is necessary, c ...

Heated rear window aerial amplifier - removal and refitting
Removal 1 On some 1986 models onwards the radio aerial is incorporated in the heated rear window element, and to assist reception an amplifier is fitted. This is located in the tailgate adjacent ...

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 ...