Technical data

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WARNING!
DO NOT fully fill the tank if the car is to be parked on a
slope in direct sunlight or high ambient temperature –
expansion of the fuel could cause spillage.
Filling difficulties
The fuel delivery rate of filling station pumps can vary
significantly from one garage forecourt to another. This
coupled with the fact that modern pumps are equipped
with a sensor which automatically cuts off the supply
as soon as turbulence is detected in the upper part of
the car’s filler neck could result in isolated fuel filling
problems.
If individual owners experience difficulty, the following
advice may be useful:
 Hold the filler gun with the trigger directly below
the nozzle (at right angles to the ground).
Twisting the gun to either side, is unlikely to ease
the filling process.
 Fill the tank slowly – DO NOT fully squeeze the
trigger.
Braking System
The hydraulic braking system operates through dual
circuits; if one circuit should fail, the other will continue
to function. However, in the event of a brake failure
where only one circuit is operational, the car should
ONLY be driven with EXTREME CAUTION to pull off
the road.
Brake pads
Brake pads and linings require a period of bedding in.
For the first 500 miles, avoid situations where heavy
braking is required.
Remember that regular servicing is vital to ensure that
the brake components are examined for wear at the
correct intervals and changed whenever necessary to
ensure optimum safety and performance.
WARNING!
DO NOT rest your foot on the brake pedal while
driving; this may overheat the brakes, reducing their
efficiency and causing excessive wear.
Handbrake
The handbrake operates on the rear wheels only and
should not require adjustment. To apply the
handbrake, pull the lever up. Always apply the
handbrake FULLY whenever you park the car. To
release, pull the lever up slightly, depress the button
and fully lower the lever.
WARNING!
DO NOT drive with the handbrake applied; this could
damage the rear brakes.