INTERIOR & BOOT CHECKS

17 RENEW POLLEN FILTER

The pollen filter is accessed via the passenger footwell. Unclip a section of trim, then extract the filter, swap the plastic end cover over to the new one and make sure the airflow arrows are in the correct direction. Finally, refit the plastic end cover with the new filter and refit the trim.

18 CHECK VENTS & SEATBELTS

Test that the motorised dashboard vents open and close. These can fail and cost around £150 each – Elite charges around £250 to supply and fit a motorised vent, which involves dismantling part of the dashboard. Check all seatbelts and the functions on the electric front seats.

19 BOOT & BATTERY

The battery is located inside the boot. Make sure it’s secure and the terminals are firmly fixed. Look for water inside the spare wheel well and dry it out if there is any. There’s a stop-start system installed next to the battery, which must not get wet, so find and fix the cause of the water leak (check the boot seal).