Maintenance

Kapitelübersicht

• 1 Engine list
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• 2 Service work
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• 2.1 Information about flexible or fixed service
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• 2.2 Service tables
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• 3 General information
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• 3.1 Raising vehicle with lifting platform or trolley jack
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• 3.2 Stickers
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• 3.3 Entries in service schedule
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• 3.4 Connecting vehicle diagnostic tester
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• 3.5 Vehicle identification number
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• 3.6 Vehicle data sticker
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• 3.7 Severe operating conditions
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• 3.8 Countries with hot climate
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• 3.9 Country overview for diesel not compliant with EN 590
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• 3.10 Country overview for petrol not compliant with EN 228
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• 3.11 Engine code and engine number
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• 3.12 RME fuel (biodiesel)
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• 3.13 Countries with high levels of dust
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• 3.14 Identification plate
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• 3.15 Shortened intervals for spark plug replacement
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• 3.16 Jacking up mode: switching self-levelling suspension off and on
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• 4 Descriptions of work
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• 4.1 Removable towing bracket: checking
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• 4.2 Driving light assist: checking function
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• 4.3 Transfer box, front and rear final drive, automatic gearbox: checking oil level
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• 4.4 Automatic gearbox: checking ATF level and topping up if necessary
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• 4.5 Swivel joints and suspension link mountings: inspecting
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• 4.6 Battery: checking battery terminal clamps for secure seating
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• 4.7 Battery: checking with battery tester (always refer to workshop manual)
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• 4.8 User profile: allocating to ignition key, entering name of customer
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• 4.9 Tyres: checking condition, wear pattern, tread depth, tyre pressure and age
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• 4.10 Brake fluid: changing
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• 4.11 Brake fluid level (dependent upon brake pad/lining wear): check
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• 4.12 Brake system and shock absorbers: inspecting for leaks and damage
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• 4.14 The infotainment system
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• 4.15 Electric windows: checking positioning (open and close functions)
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• 4.16 Vehicle keys: checking function
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• 4.18 Front passenger airbag: checking activation/deactivation
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• 4.19 Bonnet catch hook: grease
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• 4.20 Changed tyre pressure values: storing using infotainment
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• 4.21 Boots: inspecting
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• 4.22 Gearbox mounting: renewing
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• 4.23 Rear lid: lubricating left and right multi-joint hinges
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• 4.24 Dust and pollen filter: cleaning housing and renewing filter element
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• 4.25 Poly V-belt: renewing
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• 4.26 Poly V-belt: checking condition
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• 4.27 Diesel fuel filter: draining
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• 4.28 Diesel fuel filter: renewing
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• 4.29 Diesel particulate filter: reading ash loading level
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• 4.30 Diesel particulate filter: renewing
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• 4.31 Interior and exterior body: inspecting for corrosion with doors and flaps open
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• 4.32 Cooling system: checking frost protection and coolant level
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• 4.33 Air filter: cleaning housing and renewing filter element
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• 4.34 Multi-purpose additive for diesel fuel: adding
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• 4.35 Multi-purpose additive for petrol fuel: adding
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• 4.36 Engine cover panel -top-: removing and installing
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• 4.37 Engine cover -bottom- (noise insulation): removing and installing
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• 4.38 Engine oil level: checking
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• 4.39 Draining or extracting engine oil, renewing oil filter and replenishing engine oil
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• 4.40 Engine oil: capacities and specifications
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• 4.42 Road test: performing (driving behaviour, noises, air conditioner etc.)
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• 4.43 Wheel securing bolts: tightening to specified torque
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• 4.45 Manual gearbox/final drive: checking oil level
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• 4.46 Service interval display: resetting with diagnosis tester
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• 4.47 Service interval display: recoding with diagnosis tester
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• 4.48 Sunroof: checking function, cleaning and greasing guide rails
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• 4.49 Sliding sunroof drains: checking for blockage, cleaning if necessary
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• 4.50 Sliding sunroof seal: lubricate
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• 4.51 Wiper blades: checking park position, adjusting if necessary
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• 4.53 Power assisted steering: checking fluid level
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• 4.54 Headlight adjustment: checking gas discharge headlights without DLA
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• 4.55 Headlight adjustment: checking gas discharge headlights with DLA
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• 4.56 Headlight adjustment: checking fog lights
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• 4.57 Track rod ends: checking clearance, firm seating and boots
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• 4.58 Telematics system: activating and deactivating
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• 4.59 Transportation level: deactivating
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• 4.60 Door arrester: grease
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• 4.62 Idler pulleys for poly V-belt: renewing (8-cylinder petrol engines)
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• 4.63 Camshaft drive toothed belt: renewing (8-cylinder petrol engines)
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• 4.66 Spark plugs: Renew
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• 5 Exhaust emissions test
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• 5.1 Exhaust emissions test for diesel engines
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• 5.2 Exhaust emissions test for petrol engines
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• 6 Glossary
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• 7 \---Change history---
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