Maintenance
Maintenance
Note: Checklist does not contain Supplemental/Additional Service Items. Please refer to Vehicle/ Maintenance/ Supplemental Service Items Supplemental Service Items
The terms "check" and "inspection" include all necessary subsequent work such as adjusting, readjusting, correcting and topping off, but do not include repairing, replacing and reconditioning parts or assemblies.
- Diagnosis system: Read out fault memory; reset maintenance interval
- Change engine oil and oil filter
- Underside of vehicle and engine compartment: Visual inspection for leaks (oil and fluids) Engine compartment: Visual inspection for damage Underbody covers: Visual inspection, check that all are securely fastened – replace any damaged or missing panels
- PDCC: Check fluid level
- Pollen filter: Replace filter element
- Check drive belt
- Steering gear: Visual inspection of the dust boots for signs of damage Tie rod ends: Check play and dust boots
- Power steering: Check fluid level
- Fuel system lines and connections: Visual inspection
- Coolant hoses: Check condition
- Radiators and air intakes: Visual inspection for exterior debris and blockage Coolant: Check level and antifreeze protection levels
- Parking brake: Check free play
- Brake system: Visual inspection of the brake pads and brake discs for signs of wear
- Brake hoses and lines: Visual inspection for damage, correct routing and corrosion Check brake fluid level
- Axle shafts: Visual inspection of the dust boots for leaks & signs of damage
- Axle joints: Check play; visual inspection of the dust boots for signs of damage
- Drive shafts: Visual inspection of the sleeves for leaks & signs of damage
- Exhaust system: Visual inspection for leaks and signs of damage; check mounts
- Tires, external spare wheel: Check condition and tire pressure
- Check firewall body drains for debris
- Lubricate door latch and fastening bolts
- Panorama roof: Adapt control module
- Windshield wiper/washer system, headlight washer: Check function, fluid level, nozzle adjustment, and antifreeze protection level
- Check wiper blades
- Seat belts: Check operation and condition
- Vehicle lighting: Check operation
- All headlights: Check adjustment
- Horn: Check operation
- Batteries and ventilation hoses: Check condition
- Trailer coupling: Check operation
- Airbag system: Check operation and condition (see additional maintenance)
- Road Test Check: Remote control, front seats, foot brake and parking brake (also operating travel), engine, clutch, steering, transmission, ParkAssist, automatic speed control, PSM switches, heater, air-conditioning system and instruments: Check operation
- Oils, fluids: Visual inspection for leaks