Vehicle Maintenance

• Levels need to be checked weekly.
• If coolant is required, only use the one that is specified in your log book and clean fresh water.

Air Conditioning

• When your cars air conditioning system is running you may notice a decrease in engine performance and in increase in fuel consumption.
• Your air conditioning system needs to be switched on at least once every two weeks, even in winter as this helps to lubricate the components inside.
• If you hear a slight hissing inside the cabin when the air conditioning unit is turned off this is normal.
• If you notice that the air conditioner is not running as well as it used to it may need to be reconditioned so make an appointment to see your dealer or a licensed air conditioning technician.

Oil

• Needs to be checked weekly.
• Make sure you check it when the engine is warm.
• Make sure vehicle is on a flat surface when checking oil.
• After you have stopped driving wait a few minutes before checking oil.
• Only use the oil that is specified in your owner’s manual according the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Do not use supplemental oil additives and follow the directions in your log book to avoid warranty issues.

Tyres

• Tyre pressure needs to be checked weekly (including the spare).
• Correct tyre pressure increases the life of your tyres and reduces fuel consumption.
• Use the tyre pressure sticker located on your car or refer to owner’s manual.
• Driving on a flat tyre for longer than is necessary to find somewhere to stop could damage the tyre and rim.

Look out for:

• Uneven wearing or wire showing.
• Tyres are worn down to show the depth indicator that 1.5mm of thread is left.
• Splits, cuts, slices or cracks in tyre wall.
• If there is a bulge or bump in tyre.
• If tyre has a nail or any other foreign object – do not remove, take to service centre.
• Regular rotation of tyres will prolong their life.

Brakes

• Over time, brake fluid will deteriorate as it absorbs moisture from the air and heat from the braking system.
• With time and use the brake fluid becomes contaminated which if not changed regularly could corrode the brake system components.
• Regular changing of brake fluid will help to flush out the brake system and avoid corrosion from contamination.

Contact your dealer:

• If your brake pedal feels ‘spongy’.
• If you have to push your break down almost to the floor before the brakes kick in.
• If the brake fluid is leaking.
• Discoloured brake fluid or a burnt odour.
• If your bakes are seizing or the car is pulling to one side.
• If there are pulsing vibrations while pushing brake pedal.
• If you hear an abnormal grinding noise.

• Regular wheel alignments are important to avoid unnecessary tyre wearing.
• Ensuring your wheels are in alignment will also help your vehicle to handle better on the road.

Contact your dealer:

• If your steering wheel seems off centre.
• If the car pulls to either side while driving.
• If there is uneven tyre wearing.
• If there is abnormal squealing from tyres when taking corners.