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B - Service Schedule



B - Service
First B service at 26,000 miles or 2 years, then every 26,000 miles or 2 years

Interior
- Reset maintenance counter in instrument cluster.

Function Check:
- Horn, high beam flasher, hazard warning flashers, turn signals.
- Warning/indicator lamps, illumination and interior lighting.
- Front and rear lamps.
- Windshield wipers, rear window wiper, windshield/rear window washer.
- Headlamp cleaning system.
- Check seat belts for damage and proper function
- Check parking brake (function test only)

Wheels, Brakes
- Remove and mount wheels
- Check brake pads for lining thickness front/rear
- Check condition/thickness of brake discs front/rear
- Check tires for damage and condition.
- Measure tread depth, and record
- Correct tire inflation pressure.

Underside of Vehicle
- Leakage - Major components.
Check for chafe marks, line routing, damaged components.

- Check condition of front axle ball joints and rubber boots.
- Check condition of steering's mechanical components and rubber boots.

Engine Compartment
- Leakage - Major components.
Check for chafe marks, line routing, damaged components.

- Engine oil and filter change.
- Check condition of poly-V-belt.
- Check catch, safety catch and hinges of engine hood for proper operation.
- Replace dust filter.

- Check and correct fluid level:
Brake system.
Power steering.
Windshield washer system.
Battery: Check condition using "Midtronics MCR 717" Tester.

Vehicle Front/Rear
- Check and correct headlamp setting
- Check wiper blade condition.

Trunk
- Correct tire inflation pressure in spare tire.
- Check trunk lighting.