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Car preparation for departure
Before leaving, check the technical condition of the car. You will spend no more than ten minutes, but you are sure the systems and components of the vehicle. Checking must be performed and the daily operation of the vehicle, even if it seems to you that everything is working perfectly. Some of the work can be done while the engine warms up, save a few minutes. Operation test requiring the use of simple tools and technical means of control, are described in detail in Sec. 4 "Maintenance" see. "Daily maintenance (EO)". | 1. Coming to a parking lot, note that there are no traces of sagging oil or fluids under the car. Whenever possible, eliminate leakage prior to departure. |
2. Be sure to check the tire pressure and if necessary bring it to the recommended for this type of tire. The pressure difference in the range of 0.2-0.3 kg / m 2 with the parameters may impair handling, smooth running car and lead to an undesired skidding when braking or demolition. Because of the reduced pressure in the tires wear out faster tread and consumes more fuel. |
3. Go around the car. Check the following: - Completeness of removable parts (wiper blades, mirrors, etc.); - The integrity of the glass body, lens headlamps and flashlights. Do not delay the replacement of broken lenses. Replace cracked glass body at the earliest opportunity; - The state of the tires. In soft sidewalls of radial tires. Tyres with a nominal internal pressure dropped down look. Remember their appearance (draft); - The presence and condition of license plates. |
A WARNING Headlights, side and rear lights, license plates must be clean. |
4. Check the oil level in the crankcase of the engine and, if necessary, add oil to the norm. |
5. Check the brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir and coolant expansion tank. If necessary, add a liquid to normal. |
6. Check the oil level in the power steering reservoir. If necessary, add oil to the norm. |
7. encourage as far as possible to check the oil level in a transmission and if necessary, add oil. |
8. Check the operation of the parking brake. To do this, lift the lever up to the stop, count the number of clicks. If more than seven clicks, the parking brake should be adjusted. |
9. Check the audio signal. |
10. Check the headlights, taillights, the additional brake light and direction indicators. |
11. Check the operation of instrumentation, a cleaner and a windscreen washer. |
12. Before the trip, make sure to check the vehicle is stationary braking system by pressing the brake pedal. If the pedal without resistance "failed" to the floor, then the brake system is faulty. Operation of the vehicle is prohibited. |
NOTE Before long trip and after long periods of operation check the condition of the spare tire and car Complement the tools and accessories. |
In the event of a fault decide (subject to the requirements of Rules of traffic) on the beginning of the trip or repair of the vehicle.
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