General information
The information in this chapter should help the vehicle owner to ensure the safety, economy, high performance and long service life of his vehicle.
This chapter contains a maintenance schedule, divided into paragraphs, describing each procedure in the schedule. Visual inspection procedures, adjustments, component replacements, and other useful information are covered. Refer to the engine compartment and underbody illustrations above to locate components.
Servicing the vehicle in accordance with the above schedule and the following paragraphs ensures the maintenance program is followed, which in turn guarantees long-term and reliable operation. All operations of the plan must be performed in a complex, since failure to perform some of them may adversely affect the operational qualities of the vehicle.
When performing maintenance work, you will see that many operations can and should be performed together, for example, because of a common procedure or the close proximity of independent components.
If, for example, for some reason you lifted the car, then simultaneously with checking the suspension and steering units, you can inspect the fuel and exhaust system units. When checking the tires, it makes sense to check the brakes and wheel bearings, especially if the wheels have already been removed.
It is advisable to have a torque wrench. Even if you only need to tighten the spark plugs, you will also be able to check the tightening of many important connections.
When servicing, you must first prepare for the work to be performed. Read all paragraphs related to the procedure to be performed, then make a list of all necessary parts and tools and collect them. If you have any difficulties, contact the dealer's service or parts department.
Maintenance interval display
An additional warning system, installed on all vehicles, contains a service interval warning light that comes on when the next service is required due to the vehicle reaching the specified mileage or service life.
This device requires a restart for any maintenance as follows:
a) On models produced up to and including 1996, you need to press the switch located inside the glove compartment and hold it for four seconds with the ignition on.
b) On models produced since 1997, you need to press such a switch with a thin rod and hold it for four seconds with the ignition on. It is located on the display behind the arrow-shaped symbol (see Fig. 1.0).
Fig. 1.0 On later models, the service interval display switch must be pressed with a thin rod
Intensive service
1. If, after purchasing the vehicle, you strictly adhere to the maintenance schedule and monitor the level of working fluids, as well as the condition of quickly wearing parts, as recommended in this manual, then the engine * will retain its characteristics, and the need for additional procedures will be minimal.
2. If the maintenance is not performed regularly, the engine performance may deteriorate over time. This is most likely to happen when buying a used car that has not been serviced regularly. In such cases, additional procedures must be performed beyond the schedule.
3. If you suspect that the engine is worn, perform a compression test (see the relevant section of Chapter 2), which monitors the condition of its main components. Such a test will help you to determine the amount of work required. If the compression test reveals significant wear, the normal maintenance described in this chapter will not improve the engine's performance and may be a waste of time and money until the engine is overhauled.
4. To improve the engine performance when it is not operating efficiently, the following sequence of operations is recommended:
Primary cycle
a) Clean, inspect and test the battery ("Weekly Checks").
b) Check all fluids used by the engine ("Weekly Checks").
c) Check the condition and tension of the auxiliary drive belt (paragraph 5).
d) Adjust or replace spark plugs (paragraph 29 or 32).
d) Check the condition of the air filter and replace it if necessary (paragraph 24).
e) Check the fuel filter (paragraph 31).
g) Check the condition of all hoses and the presence of fluid leaks from them (paragraphs B and 18).
If the above procedures are not effective enough, the following operations must be performed:
Secondary cycle
In addition to the above, perform the following procedures:
a) Check the battery charging system (see Chapter 5A).
b) Check the ignition system (see Chapter 5B).
c) Check the fuel system (see Chapter 4A).
d) Replace the ignition system high voltage wires (see Chapter 5B).
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