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180,000 Kilometers

Service at 180,000 kilometers

- Engine Oil: Change and replace filter

- Timing Belt: Check condition and replace if necessary (2.0L engine, Canada only)

- Ribbed Belt: Check condition and tension; adjust if necessary

- Spark Plugs: Replace (2.0L engine, Canada only) (2.5L, 3.2L engines only)

- Spark Plugs: Replace (2.0T FSI, 3.6L FSI and 4.2L FSI engines only)

- Spark Plugs: Replace (All models)

- Air Cleaner: Replace filter element, clean housing (all models except Touareg)

- Airbag System: Visual check every 12 months regardless of mileage (kilometers)

- Headlamps: Check and adjust if necessary

- Windshield Wiper and Headlight fluid: Check level; add if necessary

- Wiper Blades: Check

- Automatic Shift Lock: Check operation including park/neutral position switch

- Brake System: Check damage/leaks, fluid level

- Brake System: Check brake pad thickness

- Brake Fluid: Replace every 2 years regardless of mileage (kilometers) (New Beetle, City Golf, City Jetta) (where applicable)

- Brake Fluid: Replace every 3 years regardless of mileage (kilometers) (Touareg, Eos, Passat, Jetta, GTI, Rabbit) (where applicable)

- Battery: Check

- Second Battery: Check (Eos, where applicable)

- Second Battery: Check (5.0L TDI)

- Engine: Check for leaks

- Dust and Pollen Filter: Replace (All models) (where applicable)

- Cooling System: Check coolant level; add if necessary

- Automatic Transmission: Check for leaks

- Automatic Transmission: Check ATF

- Automatic Transmission Final Drive Oil: Check level and for leaks; add if necessary

- Manual Transmission: Check for leaks and level; add if necessary (where applicable)

- DSG Transmission: Change transmission fluid and filter (where applicable)

- Tires: Check tread depth and pressure; adjust if necessary.

- Tires/Spare: Check condition and pressure

- Wheels: Rotate

- Driveshaft: Check boots

- Engine On Board Diagnosis: Check DTC Memory; purge if necessary

- Door Arresters: Lubricate

- Exterior Lights: Check front and rear

- Exhaust System: Check for damage and links

- Sunroof Frame: Clean and lubricate

- CSC Sunroof: Clean and lubricate guide rails. (Eos)

- CSC Roof: Check for damage and function; clean wind deflector and seals. (Eos)

- Convertible Top: Check function and check roll-over protection with convertible top open (New Beetle Convertible)

- Rear Spoiler: Lubricate (New Beetle)

- Road Test: Check kick down, braking, steering, heating and ventilation, air conditioning, power accessories and electrical systems.

- Power Steering: Check fluid level

- Front Axle: Check dust seals on ball joints, tie rods; check tie rods

- Service Interval Display: Reset (where applicable)

- Underbody: Check for damage

- Water Separator: Drain (TDI)

- Fuel Filter: Replace (TDI)

- 12V Starter and Auxiliary Battery: Check (where applicable)

- Interior Lights and Power Outlets: Check

- Turbocharger: Lubricate servo motor rods (5.0L TDI)

- Diesel Particle Filter: Replace (5.0L TDI)

- Air Suspension: Check for leaks and damage (Touareg)

- Haldex Clutch: Check fluid level (where applicable)