A well-maintained vehicle will last longer. It is therefore recommended to maintain the exterior of the vehicle regularly.

Your vehicle has been treated with very effective anti-corrosion products. It is nevertheless subject to various outside influences.

Corrosive agents in the atmosphere

Depending on the vehicle, a secondary battery 1 is located under the front passenger seat or under the driver's seat in a specific compartment: it supplies the energy required to operate some equipment.

The "12 V" battery 1 is located at the rear of the vehicle Hybrid: it supplies the power required to unlock/lock the vehicle and to operate the equipment.

The battery 1 does not require maintenance. You should not open it or add any fluid.

Brake fluid level

This should be checked frequently, and immediately if you notice even the slightest loss in braking efficiency.

The level should be read with the engine switched off and on level ground.

Combustion engine coolant

General information

A combustion engine uses oil for lubrication and cooling of moving parts and it is normal to top up the level between scheduled oil changes.

However, contact your approved Dealer if more than 0.11 gal (0.5 litre) is being consumed every 600 miles (1,000 km) after the running in period.

Oil change frequency: check the oil level from time to time and certainly before any long journey to avoid the risk of damaging your engine.

Depending on the vehicle, pull the lever 1 to open.