Owners Info

Safe Motoring Tips

Keep kids safe

• All infants under 12 should be properly restrained in the back seat
• Ensure the restraint system is appropriate to the infant's size and age

See and be seen

• If sun glare or oncoming headlights are affecting your visibility look at the left hand side road markings to gauge your position on the road
• When you stop for petrol always clean your windscreen, headlights and covers
• Have your headlights adjusted to suit the heaviest load you're likely to carry

Maintenance Tips

Brakes

• Spongy brake pedals, increased pedal travel, fluid leaks or components seizing may mean your brake fluid needs changing
• Brake fluid deteriorates over time as it absorbs moisture from the air. Once contaminated it lowers the fluid's boiling point and corrodes internal brake system components
• Changing fluid regularly avoids these problems and helps to flush contaminates out of the hydraulic system

Tyre Management

• The front and rear tyres wear out at different rates
• Rotating your tyres will extend the life of your tyre tread and avoid the problem of poor directional stability

Changing Coolant

• Coolant is a complex formulation
• It can breakdown over time, losing optimum protection for water pumps, welch plugs, aluminium cylinder heads, heater cores and radiators
• It must be diluted to the correct dosage
• Never mix incompatible coolants. In an emergency use plain water until the correct coolant is available
• Have your cooling system periodically checked by a trained technician

Caring for Your Vehicle

Washing your vehicle

• Avoid automatic washes, as the soap is often too harsh
• Wash once a week
• Do not wash in direct sunlight
• Begin washing by hosing your car with cold water
• Use a gentle detergent in warm water
• Soak bird droppings before washing off - 110 grams of dissolved baking soda in 1 litre of water will remove stubborn marks
• Wash a small section at a time and rinse with cold water
• Dry with a good quality chamois

Removing Stains

• Remove grease, oil and tar (if it's fresh) with kerosene or turpentine
• Wash and polish the area after removing the stain
• Wash petrol off with clean water
• Never use petrol to clean painted or plastic surfaces
• Use a rubbing or cutting compound sparingly and only when the gloss of the paint has reduced

Polishing Paint Work

• The use of a polymer glaze approximately every 3 months will help protect your paintwork
• Always wash your car before polishing