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Chapter 9. VeHICle MAINTeNANCe
The scope and period of the motor vehicle maintenance are
specified in the service book.
The present manual contains the methods of motor vehicle
maintenance and adjustment of its units and also the operations
which should be carried out in the intervals between the
maintenance actions in accordance with the warranty card of
the service book.
Tightening torques of the main threaded joints are shown in
Annex 2 of the present Manual.
DAILY MAINTENANCE
1. Visually check the motor vehicle configuration, the condition
of the body, glasses, rear view mirrors, trim packages, license
plates, painting, door locks, wheels and tires. Eliminate the
detected defects.
Inspect the parking lot of the motor vehicle to make sure
there are no fuel, oil, coolant or brake fluid leakages. Eliminate
the detected leakages.
Check and replenish the coolant, oil in the crankcase, braking
fluid and fuel to the required amount.
2. Check the functioning of the steering system, brake systems,
lighting devices, light and sound alarms, windscreen wiper.
Eliminate the detected defects.
3. Charge the windshield washer tank. Water is allowed for
use in warm seasons.
4. If the motor vehicle was operated in extremely dusty conditions
or crossed fords and country road sections covered with the mud,
check the condition of the filter element of the engine air filter
and replace it, if necessary.
5. Wash the motor vehicle after a trip if it was operated in
dirty or dusty road conditions.
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
AFTER EVERY 500 KM
1. Check and adjust the tire air pressure as required.
2. Check and tighten the wheel bolts after the first 300–500 km
(if necessary).
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