PEUGEOT PARS, Owner'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE
Owner Care & Maintenance
In addition to regular services and checks
described before, some simple periodical
checks should also be done. By paying
attention to the recommendations in the
next pages, you, yourself, can perform
these checks.
Daily checks
- Performance of lights, horn, indicator
lights, window wipers, window washer
and alarm lights
- Performance of safety belts and brakes
- Any drips of any liquids that may indicate the
leakage of engine liquids under the vehicle.
Weekly checks
- Engine oil level
- Coolant level
- Brake fluid level
- Steering wheel hydraulic oil level
- Window washer liquid level
- Air pressure in tires and their condition
- A/C performance
Special Conditions
If your vehicle is constantly used under
special conditions such as places with a lot
of dust or in very cold weather or very hot
places, it needs extra care. Contact your
authorized representative in this regard.
Safety in the Garage
If you need to carry out maintenance,
consider the following safety advices:
- Keep away your hands and clothing
from moving belts and pulleys.
- If the engine has been turned off recently,
do not touch the exhaust, cooling system
and its auxiliaries.
- Do not touch electrical connections or
its other components when the engine is
running or the switch is on.
- Never leave the engine running or start
in a closed place since exhaust emissions
are poisonous and very dangerous.
- Do not work underneath the car when
jack is the only means of support.
- Ensure that bare wires and all sparking
tools are away from the engine.
- Use protective clothes and impermeable
gloves for maintaining operation.
- Put off the metal wristbands and jewelry
before working in the engine compartment.
- Prevent tools or metal objects contacting
battery poles and terminals.