A well-maintained vehicle will last longer. It is therefore recommended to maintain the exterior of the vehicle regularly.

Your vehicle has been treated with very effective anti-corrosion products. It is nevertheless subject to various outside influences.

Corrosive agents in the atmosphere

12 volt battery

The battery 1 does not require maintenance. You should not open it or add any fluid.

Brake fluid level

This should be checked frequently, and immediately if you notice even the slightest loss in braking efficiency.

The level should be read with the engine switched off and on level ground.

Coolant level

General information

It is normal for an engine to use oil for lubrication and cooling of moving parts and it is normal to top up the level between oil changes.

However, contact your approved Dealer if more than 0.11 gal (0.5 litre) is being consumed every 600 miles (1,000 km) after the running in period.

Oil change frequency: check the oil level from time to time and certainly before any long journey to avoid the risk of damaging your engine.

To open the bonnet, pull the handle 1 located on the left-hand side of the dashboard with a door open.

Modular roof bars

If the vehicle is equipped, this device enables you to position the roof bars in either longitudinal or transverse position.

To place the bars in the transverse position: