2888513 - VEHICLE LIFTING POINTS

To raise the vehicle using lift arms or a workshop lift, arrange the ends of the arms or the lift in the areas shown in the diagram only.White arrow: with the workshop lift.Black arrow: with the lift arms.

Valid for versions from 06/2004White arrow: with the workshop liftBlack arrow: with the lift arms

After lifting the vehicle, support it on safety stands.Before lifting the rear side (front) of the vehicle, lock the wheels placing chocks in front of (behind) the front (rear) wheels.

The vehicle can be raised at the front only by positioning the lift arm near the gearbox-differential unit and interposing a wooden or rubber block.The vehicle should be raised at the rear by positioning the lift arm by the rear axle crossmember, placing a rubber mounting in between.

Description	Thousands of kilometres
	20	40	60	80	100	120	140	160	180
Check tyre condition and wear	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+
Check operation of front brake disc pad wear sensor	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+
Check rear drum brake linings condition and wear			+			+			+
Visually inspect condition of: underbody protection, pipes (exhaust - fuel system - braking system) rubber elements (boots - hoses - bushes - etc.)	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+
Check tension and, if necessary, adjust various drive belts (excluding engines fitted with automatic tensioners)	+
Visually inspect condition of trapezoid and/or poly-V drive belts		+		+		+		+
Check/adjust clutch pedal free play or height		+		+		+		+
Check / adjust tappet clearance (Diesel version)	+	+		+		+		+
Check/adjust handbrake lever		+		+		+		+
Check exhaust gas emissions/fumes		+		+		+		+
Check operation of evaporation control system				+				+
Replace fuel filter (Diesel version)	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+
Replace air filter cartridge (petrol/methane versions)		+		+		+		+
Replace air filter cartridge (Diesel version)	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+
Top up fluid levels (engine coolant, brake fluid, screen washer, battery, etc.)	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+
Replace toothed timing drive belt						+
Replace spark plugs		+		+		+		+
Check operation of engine management systems (using diagnostic socket)		+		+		+		+
Check gearbox fluid level				+				+
Change engine oil (*)	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+
Change engine oil filter	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+
Change brake fluid (or every 2 years)			+			+			+
Replace pollen filter (**)	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+
Check cylinder compression when cold (methane versions)		+		+		+		+
Check methane pressure regulator and, if necessary, replace internal filter (**)	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+
Visually inspect condition of: methane pipes and connectors. Fastening and condition of methane tank, renew if necessary (**)	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+
Check operation of methane fuel system parameters (using diagnostic socket)	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+
Check torque tightening of methane canister fastening bands	+		+		+		+		+

(*) Or every 18 months in the case of lower mileage.

It is advisable to change the engine oil more often than indicated in the Planned Maintenance programme if the vehicle is mainly used in one of the following conditions:

- Dusty roads

- Short, repeated journies (less than 7-8 Km) at sub-zero temperatures

- Engine often idling or driving long distances at low speed (or long period of idleness).

(**) Or every 12 months in the case of lower mileage.