6-20
What to do in an emergency
Star
ter w
on't function
Engine tur
ns o
v
er b
u
t
will not star
t
Engine misfires
Engine o
v
erheats
Engine stops while
dr
iving
Fuel consumption is
e
xcessiv
e
Br
ak
e pedal is spongy
Br
aking po
w
er is
insufficient
Steer
ing wheel is hea
vy
Steer
ing wheel shak
es
Steer
ing wheel pulls to
one side while dr
iving
V
ehicle pulls to one side
while br
aking
Tire w
ear is abnor
mal
Charge w
a
rning light\
comes on while dr
iving
Wipers
, hor
n or lights
w
on't funciton
Batter
y
discharge is
e
xcessiv
e
Ignition circuit faulty
Ignition coil or condensor faulty
Distributor faulty
Alternator belt loose
Check fuses, bulbs or wiring
Brake dragging
Shift lever not positioned in "P" or "N" range
Frequent driving in lower gear
Air intrusion into brake lines
Brake fluid insufficient
Brake disc and pads wet
Brake pad wear
Wheel alignment incorrect
Wheel balance incorrect
Tire pressure incorrect (too low or high)
Tire size incorrect
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SYMPTOM
PROBABLE CAUSE
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