MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
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EVERY WEEK
(or before a long journey)
Check/top up engine oil.
Check/top up brake and clutch fluid reservoirs.
Check/top up cooling system.
Check/top up windscreen washer reservoir.
Check function of exterior lamps, wipers and
warning indicators, including rear door motion
door lock system.
Check/adjust tyre pressure and condition.
Check tightness of wheel nuts.
If not used daily; check operation of all parts of
the wheelchair access and restraint system
including all parts of the wheelchair ramp.
SERVICE OPERATIONS CHECKLIST
10,000 miles
BRING VEHICLE INTO WORKSHOP
Check operation: central & remote door locking,
horn, electric door mirrors & windows, front/rear
wash/wipe, heated rear window,
instruments/gauges, driving/indicator/reverse/
hazard/warning/interior/hire sign lights. (Report
condition of wiper blades)
VEHICLE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR
Check condition & operation of all seats, seat
belts, fixings & wheelchair occupant access and
restraint system. Lubricate door, bonnet & boot
hinges, clutch & brake pedal pin. Check
headlamp alignment.
ON THE VEHICLE LIFT
Replace the engine oil & filter.
Check/top-up manual gearbox/auto trans oil
except when replacing oil.
Replace manual gearbox oil at first 10,000 miles
then every 60,000 miles after (i.e.
60,000/120,000/180,000/240,000 etc).
Check/top-up rear axle oil.
Check front brake pads and discs for wear.
Front wheels off. Check front brake pads &
discs for wear. Check calipers & other related
components for leakage, wear, corrosion.
Clean out rear brake drums check brake linings
for wear, examine brake mechanism condition &
cylinders for leakage (except at first 10,000 miles)
Check/adjust handbrake cable. Lubricate
exposed parts of linkage.
Inspect brake hoses/pipes/connectors for
security/chafes/leakage.
Check for security/condition/leaks; entire
exhaust system.
Check security/condition/torque; propshaft
securing bolts, suspension & front cross
member bushes, steering & suspension
ball joints & fixings.
Examine damper units, inc steering damper.
Check/adjust front wheel bearing end float.
Check/correct tyre pressures (inc. spare) &
check torque of wheel nuts. Check condition of
tyres, including for uneven wear and report.
Inspect underside of vehicle for evidence of
fuel/oil/coolant leaks, wear/damage to PVC
underbody coating, hoses, connections and
pipes for any other wear, damage or
deterioration.
IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
Check condition of auxiliary drive belt(s).
Examine the engine compartment for evidence of
fuel/oil/coolant leaks & security/wear/damage to
hoses connections & pipes.
Check/top-up fluid levels: Coolant, power
steering, brake & clutch, screenwash reservoir
(using specified fluids or additive). Check coolant
concentration.
Replace fuel filter
ROAD TEST
Check engine heater plug system & light
operates on start-up.
Check operation of brake fluid level warning light.
Check operation of motion door locking system,
lights & LED’s.
Check operation of footbrake.
Check operation of manual gearbox & clutch.
Check operation of auto transmission, overdrive
lockout switch, starter inhibitor & park lock.
Check exhaust smoke level & engine emissions
are within specification & performance is within
normal operating limits.
Check operation of steering for possible signs of
free play.
Check operation of handbrake. Stop engine &
check brake vacuum non return valve.
Check operation of taximeter and associated
lights if required.
After driving the vehicle, check/top-up fluid level
of automatic transmission while transmission is
at operating temperature.
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