Olio motore

It is advisable to change the engine oil more frequently than stated in the Routine Maintenance Plan if the vehicle is used predominantly in one of the following conditions:

• towing a trailer or caravan
• dusty roads
• short (less than 7-8 km) and frequent journeys at sub-zero temperatures
• engine often idling or vehicle driven for long distances at low speed (e.g. taxi service or door-to-door deliveries or long periods of inactivity).

Air filter

• If the vehicle is used on dusty roads, replace the air filter more often than indicated in the Planned Maintenance Programme.

Pollen filter

• If the vehicle is used frequently in a dusty or very polluted area, the filter element should be replaced more often; in particular, it should be replaced if a deterioration in the efficiency of the climate control system is noticed.

Battery

• It is advisable to check the battery charge, preferably at the start of the cold season, to prevent the electrolyte from freezing.

This check should be carried out more frequently if the vehicle is mainly used for short journeys or if it is equipped with consumers which permanently absorb power when the ignition is switched off, especially if they have been fitted in the after market.

If the vehicle is used in hot climates or particulary harsh conditions, the battery fluid (electrolyte) level should be checked more frequently than stated in the Planned Maintenance Programme.