Contents

Introduction

Actions in emergency situations

• Engine overheating
• Start from external source
• If a flat tire
• Fuses
• Towing

Daily checks and troubleshooting

Vehicle operation in winter

A trip to the service station

Vehicle operation and maintenance

• Description
• Vehicle operation
• Car service

Warnings and safety regulations when working on a vehicle

Basic tools, measuring instruments and methods of working with them

• Basic set of necessary tools
• Methods for working with measuring instruments

2.0 l petrol engine

• Technical data
• Service
• Timing gear
• Cylinder head
• Cylinder block and crank mechanism
• Appendix to chapter

2.5 l petrol engine

• Technical data
• Service
• Timing drive
• Cylinder head
• Cylinder block and crankshaft
• Appendix to chapter

Diesel engine 2.0 l

• Technical data
• Service
• Timing gear
• Cylinder head
• Cylinder block and crank mechanism
• Appendix to chapter

Power supply and engine control system

• 2.0 l petrol engine
• 2.5 l petrol engine
• 2.0 l diesel engine

Cooling system

• Coolant
• Cooling fan
• Radiator
• Water pump
• Thermostat

Lubrication system

• Engine oil
• Oil pump
• Oil pan

Intake and exhaust system

• Intake system
• Exhaust system

Clutch

• Technical data
• Hydraulic clutch release
• Clutch
• Appendix to chapter

Mechanical transmission

• Technical data
• Transmission oil
• Gearbox assembly
• Shift control
• Appendix to chapter

Automatic transmission

• Technical data
• Service
• Automatic transmission
• Appendix to chapter

Drive shafts

• Technical data
• Front drive shafts
• Rear drive shafts
• Cardan shaft
• Main gear and transfer case
• Appendix to chapter

Chassis

• Technical data
• Front suspension
• Rear suspension
• Wheels and tires
• Appendix to chapter

Brake system

• Technical data
• Front brakes
• Rear brakes
• Hydraulic brake
• Vacuum brake booster
• Parking brake
• Active safety systems
• Appendix to chapter

Steering

• Technical data
• Steering wheel and steering column
• Steering gear
• Appendix to chapter

Body

• Exterior
• Interior
• Glazing
• Doors
• Seats
• Body dimensions
• Appendix to chapter

Passive safety

• Airbags
• Seat belts
• Appendix to chapter

Heating, ventilation and air conditioning system

• Technical data
• Description and maintenance of the system
• System elements
• Appendix to chapter

Engine electrical equipment

• Technical data
• Launch system
• Charging system
• Battery
• Ignition system and preheating

Vehicle electrical equipment and systems

• Multimedia
• Instrument panel
• Cleaner and washer
• Lighting system
• Immobilizer

Wiring diagrams

• Using schemas
• Wiring diagrams
• Automatic transmission
• Audio system
• Rear lights
• Indicators and gauges
• Cleaners and washers
• Headlights
• Fog lights
• Mass distribution
• Power distribution
• Steering
• Launch system
• Stop lights
• Reversing lights
• Electric door locks
• Charging system

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