Hinge and lock check and lubrication (Every 12 000 miles or 12 months)
1 Work around the vehicle, and lubricate the bonnet, door and tailgate hinges with a light machine oil such as Duckhams Home Oil.
2 Lightly lubricate the bonnet release mechanism and exposed sections of inner cable with a smear of grease.
3 Check the security and operation of all hinges, latches and locks, adjusting them where required. Where applicable, check the operation of the central locking system.
4 Check the condition and operation of the tailgate struts, renewing them if either is leaking or is no longer able to support the tailgate securely when raised.
See also:
Battery terminal check (Every 12 000 miles (20 000 km) or 12 months)
Caution: Before carrying out
any work on the vehicle battery,
read through the precautions
given in “Safety first!” at the
beginning of this manual.
1 The battery fitted as original equipment is
...
Rear lamp unit - removal and refitting
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
Saloon and Hatchback models
2 Working inside the luggage compartment,
press the plastic retaining tab and remove the
bulbholder assembly.
3 Disconnect the ...
Electrical system
The body electrical system consists of all lights, wash/wipe
equipment, interior electrical equipment, and associated switches and wiring. ...
