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Major Service Maintenance

Major Service Maintenance



- Air filter/s: Check the air filter condition, and if necessary, replace
- Airbag system: Check operation and condition (see additional mainenance)
- All headlights: Check adjustment
- Axle joints: Check play; visual inspection of the dust boots for signs of damage
- Axle shafts: Visual inspection of the dust boots for leaks & signs of damage
- Batteries and ventilation hoses: Check condition
- Brake hoses and lines: Visual inspection for damage, correct routing and corrosion Check brake fluid level
- Brake system: Visual inspection of the brake pads and brake discs for signs of wear
- Coolant hoses: Check condition
- Coolant: Check level and antifreeze protection level
- Diagnosis system: Read out fault memory; reset maintenance interval
- Door latch and fastening bolts: Lubricate
- Drive belt: Check
- Drive shafts: Visual inspection of the sleeves for leaks & signs of damage, also check center bearing for damage)
- Electrical equipment as well as indicator and warning lights: Check operation
- Engine compartment: Visual inspection for damage
- Engine oil and oil filter: Change
- Exhaust system: Visual inspection for leaks and signs of damage; check mounts
- Firewall body: Check drains for debris
- Fuel system lines and connections: Visual inspection
- Horn: Check operation
- Hydraulically detachable off-road sway bar: Check fluid level and function
- Panorama roof: Adapt control module
- Parking brake: Check free play
- PCM system: Check for the latest NAV version and update software if needed (when applicable)
- Pollen filter: Replace filter element
- Power steering: Check fluid level
- Radiators and air intakes: Visual inspection for exterior debris and blockage
- Road Test
- Seat belts: Check operation and condition
- Steering gear: Visual inspection of the dust boots for signs of damage
- Suspension adjustment system at the front and rear (only applies to the first service): Check tightness of bolts
- Tie rod ends: Check play and dust boots
- Tires, external spare wheel: Check condition and tire pressure
- Trailer coupling: Check operation
- Underbody covers: Visual inspection, check that all are securely fastened replace any damaged or missing panels
- Underside of vehicle and engine compartment: Visual inspection for leaks (oil and fluids)
- Vehicle lighting: Check operation
- Windshield wiper/washer system, headlight washer: Check function, fluid level, nozzle adjustment, and antifreeze protection level
- Wiper blades: Check