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Intermediate Mainenance




Intermediate Maintenance Checklist

- Diagnosis system: Read fault memory; reset maintenance interval/Read and record range information.

- Change engine oil and oil filter.

- Vehicle underside and engine compartment: Visual inspection for leaks (oils and fluids) and abrasion (lines and hoses); Underbody panels: visual inspection for completeness, installation and damage.

- PDCC: Check fluid level.

- Check drive belt.

- Coolant hoses: Check condition.
Radiators and air intakes: Visual inspection for external debris and blockage.
Coolant: Check level and antifreeze protection level.

- Brake system: Visual inspection of the brake pads and brake discs for signs of wear.

- BRake hoses and lines: Visual inspection for damage, correct routing and corrosion. Check brake fluid.

- Axle shafts: Visual inspection of the dust boots for leaks and signs of damage.

- Drive shafts: Visusal inspection of the dust boots for leaks and damage.

- Tires: Check condition and tire pressure.

- Check firewall body drains for debris.

- Windshield wiper/washer system, headlight washer: Check fluid level and nozzle settings (use winter antifreeze protection during winter months).

- Check wiper blades.

- Vehicle lighting: Check function

- All headlights: Check setting.

- Horn: Check function.

- Batteries and ventilation hoses: Check condition.

- Electrical equipment as well as indicator and warning lights: Check operation.