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180,000 Kilometers

Service at 180,000 km or one year after last service, whichever occurs first.

- AdBlue� Fluid: Check and add if necessary (3.0 L TDI only)

- Battery: Check

- Body: Visual inspection for corrosion

- Brakes: Inspect brake system and shock absorber for leaks and damage, check thickness of brake pads, brake disc condition and check brake fluid level

- Convertible Roof, CSC Roof and Retractable Hard Top: Check for function and damage, clean and lubricate seals (if applicable)

- Coolant level and frost protection: Check

- CV joints: Check for leaks and damage

- Diesel particulate filter: (ONLY after 180,000 km.) Check ash loading according to manufacturer work procedure; Replace if necessary. NOTE: If DPF replacement is not necessary, perform check every 30,000 km thereafter until replacement becomes necessary. Subsequent DPF replacement interval is a minimum of 180,000 km thereafter. (2.0 L and 3.0 L TDI engine only)

- Door checks and mounting pins: Lubricate

- Dust and pollen filter: Replace (if applicable)

- Engine: Change oil and replace oil filter

- Engine and engine compartment components: Check (from above) for leaks and damage

- Engine and engine compartment components: Check (from below) for leaks and damage, check transmission, final drive and drive shaft boots

- Exhaust system: Check for leaks, damage and secure fittings

- Fuel Filter: Replace (2.0 L and 3.0 L TDI only)

- Haldex Clutch: Change oil (if applicable)

- Headlamps: Check adjustment

- Interior Lighting And Glove Box Lights, Cigarette Lighter/Power

- Outlets, Horn, And All Warning Lamps: Check

- Lighting: Check front and rear lights, luggage compartment lighting, turn signals, hazard warning lights, daytime running lights, curve lighting, and automatic headlights: Check

- Power Steering: Check oil level (if applicable)

- Rear Window: Check cleaning nozzle functionality (if applicable)

- Ribbed V-belt: Check condition

- Second Battery: Check (if applicable)

- Service Interval Display: Reset

- Service Label: Enter the date of the next service on the service sticker and apply to the driver side door pillar

- Spark Plugs: Replace (2.5, 3.2, and 3.6 L only)

- Spark Plugs: Replace (2.0L gasoline engines only)

- Sunroof and Panoramic sunroof: Check, clean, and lubricate (if applicable)

- Test Drive: Check braking, kick-down, steering, electrical, heating and ventilation systems, air conditioning, and handling

- Tie Rod Ends: Check for excessive play and check boots

- Timing Belt: Replace (2.0 L TDI only)

- Tires: Check tread depth, condition, wear pattern, and pressure of all tires (including spare)

- Tires: Rotate front to rear

- Transmission: Automatic: Check fluid

- Transmission: DSG: Change fluid and filter

- Underbody Sealant: Inspect for damage

- Windshield Washer, Headlight Cleaning System, and Wiper Blades: Check for damage and function, Check fluid level and add if necessary