DMC De Lorean, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Maintenance
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MAINTENANCE
The following pages contain details of both
periodic routine maintenance which is best
entrusted to your DMC dealer, together with
weekly maintenance which may be
undertaken by the owner or his service
station. For the more enthusiastic and
capable owner, we have provided additional
information to help him should he wish to
undertake some of the more basic operations
personally.
Note: In extreme climatic operating
conditions such as severe cold or extreme
heat and dust, more regular maintenance will
probably be necessary.
Please consult your DMC dealer who will give
full guidance.
APPEARANCE CARE
Windshield
When washing the windshield, hinge the
wiper blade (spring loaded against glass)
away from the windshield. Wash the wiper
blade with clean water.
The windshield wiper is hinged so that it may
be lifted clear of the glass when cleaning the
windshield. Never push the blade across the
windshield, this will damage the linkage
mechanism.
Wheels
Using a brush with nylon or natural bristles
only, the wheels should be washed with warm
water and detergent.
Roof Lining (Interior)
Normal cleaning consists of lightly wiping the
interior roof lining with a cloth dampened in a
mild soap and water solution; it is important
that the cloth is only dampened not soaked.
Leather Upholstery
The leather should first be wiped with a cloth
dampened in warm soapy water followed with
a second wiping using a fresh cloth and water
only. Avoid flooding or soaking the leather.
Finish by drying and polishing with a soft dry
cloth.
It is important to use a mild non-caustic soap
(or soap flakes).
An occasional use of leather treatment is
recommended after the leather has been in
use for a year or two.
Stainless Steel Panels and Exterior Trim
Washing – Wash panels with warm water and
low suds detergent. Stains of tar or grease
may be removed with gasoline or white
mineral spirits.
Polishing – The car should be washed before
applying the polish treatment suggested by
your DMC dealer, to preserve the appearance
of the stainless steel panels.
WEEKLY MAINTENANCE
• Check/top up engine oil.
• Check/top up brake fluid reservoir.
• Check/top up cooling system.
• Check/top up washer reservoir.
• Check types for tread depth, visually for
extreme cuts, lumps or bulges.
• Check/adjust tyre pressures including
spare.
• Check tightness of wheel fastenings.