HEAVY USAGE OF THE VEHICLE

If the vehicle is used mainly in any of the following particularly harsh conditions:

- to tow a trailer or caravan;

- on dusty roads;

- for short, repeated journeys (less than 7-8 Km) and at sub-zero outdoor temperatures;

- with the engine often idling, or for driving long distances at low speeds (e.g. door to door deliveries)

or in the event of a long period of inactivity;

- for urban routes;

the following checks must be carried out more often than indicated in the Planned Maintenance Programme:

- check front disc brake pad condition and wear;

- check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks, and cleanliness and lubrication of linkages;

- visually inspect condition of: engine, gearbox, transmission, rigid and flexible pipes (exhaust - fuel system - braking system) and rubber elements (gaiters - hoses - bushes - etc.);

- check battery charge and battery fluid level (electrolyte);

- visually inspect condition of the auxiliary drive belts;

- check and, if necessary, replace pollen filter;

- check and, if necessary, replace air filter.