Maintenance

Chapter overview

• 1 Engine list
  1
• 2 Service work
  7
• 2.1 Information about flexible or fixed service
  7
• 2.2 Service tables for market group A
  12
• 2.3 Service tables for market groups B and C
  16
• 3 General information
  25
• 3.1 General warnings for working on high-voltage system
  25
• 3.2 Tow starting/towing for North American market
  25
• 3.3 Raising vehicle with lifting platform or trolley jack
  28
• 3.4 Stickers
  30
• 3.5 Entries in service schedule
  31
• 3.6 Connecting vehicle diagnostic tester
  31
• 3.7 Vehicle identification number
  32
• 3.8 Vehicle data sticker
  33
• 3.9 Countries where diesel has a high sulphur content
  34
• 3.10 Severe operating conditions
  34
• 3.11 Allocation of countries to market groups
  35
• 3.12 Engine code and engine number
  37
• 3.13 Countries with high levels of dust
  37
• 3.14 Identification plate
  38
• 4 Descriptions of work
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• 4.1 Removable towing bracket: checking and cleaning if necessary
  42
• 4.2 Swivel joints and suspension link mountings: inspecting
  44
• 4.3 Automatic headlight control and static cornering light: checking function
  45
• 4.4 Automatic gearbox: changing ATF (09G gearbox)
  47
• 4.5 Front passenger front airbag: checking key switch and “ON/OFF function”
  48
• 4.6 12 V battery: checking battery terminal clamps for firm seating
  49
• 4.7 12 V battery: checking with battery tester (always refer to workshop manual)
  56
• 4.8 Status of battery: reading, sending diagnosis protocol online
  56
• 4.9 Tyres: checking condition, wear pattern, tyre pressure and tread depth
  56
• 4.10 Brake and clutch system: change brake fluid
  69
• 4.11 Brake system and shock absorbers: inspecting for leaks and damage
  75
• 4.13 Brake fluid level: Check
  80
• 4.14 6-speed dual clutch gearbox 02E: changing oil and filter
  81
• 4.15 Diesel fuel filter: draining
  81
• 4.16 Diesel fuel filter: renewing
  82
• 4.17 Diesel particulate filter: checking
  84
• 4.18 Electric windows: checking positioning (open and close functions)
  85
• 4.20 Boots: inspecting
  86
• 4.21 Hybrid components: inspect for damage to high-voltage components and wires
  87
• 4.22 Interior and exterior body: inspecting for corrosion with doors and flaps open
  87
• 4.23 Poly V-belt: renewing
  88
• 4.24 Poly V-belt: checking condition
  88
• 4.25 Compass: setting compass zone and calibrating compass
  89
• 4.26 Cooling system: checking frost protection and coolant level
  96
• 4.27 Air filter: cleaning housing and renewing filter element
  99
• 4.28 Multi-purpose additive for petrol fuel: adding
  113
• 4.30 Engine cover panel “top”: removing and installing
  114
• 4.31 Motor compartment cover (noise insulation) “bottom”: removing and installing
  121
• 4.32 Engine oil level: checking
  121
• 4.33 Engine oil: draining, renewing oil filter and replenishing engine oil
  123
• 4.34 Engine oil: capacities and specifications
  145
• 4.35 Road test: performing (driving behaviour, noises, air conditioner etc.)
  147
• 4.36 Wheel securing bolts: tightening to specified torque
  147
• 4.37 Radio code: reading using vehicle diagnostic tester
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• 4.39 Reducing agent (AdBlue®/DEF): replenishing
  152
• 4.40 Reducing agent (AdBlue®/DEF): changing
  157
• 4.41 Tyre pressure loss indicator: performing basic setting
  158
• 4.42 Tyre repair set: Checking
  160
• 4.43 Window wash/wipe system and headlight washer system: checking function
  160
• 4.44 Wiper blade protection: removing
  164
• 4.45 Headlight adjustment: checking halogen headlights
  168
• 4.46 Headlight adjustment: checking gas discharge headlights
  172
• 4.47 Headlight adjustment: checking fog lights and adjusting if necessary
  177
• 4.48 Sliding sunroof drains: checking for blockage, cleaning if necessary
  179
• 4.49 Sliding sunroof: checking function, cleaning and greasing guide rails
  181
• 4.50 Service interval display: resetting/recoding
  184
• 4.51 Track rod ends: checking clearance, firm seating and boots
  188
• 4.52 Auxiliary heater: setting weekday in menu of dash panel insert
  189
• 4.53 Dust and pollen filter: cleaning housing and renewing filter element
  190
• 4.54 Transportation mode: switching off
  191
• 4.55 Transportation devices: removing blocking pieces from springs on front axle
  191
• 4.56 Door arrester: grease
  193
• 4.57 Clock and date: setting
  194
• 4.59 Hybrid warning stickers: checking if fitted and for damage
  196
• 4.60 Toothed belt (petrol engines): renewing
  198
• 4.61 Toothed belt (petrol engines): checking
  198
• 4.62 Camshaft drive toothed belt (diesel engines): renewing
  202
• 4.63 Spark plugs: renewing
  202
• 5 Exhaust emissions test
  223
• 5.1 Exhaust emissions test for petrol engines
  223
• 5.2 Exhaust emissions test for diesel engines
  225
• 6 Glossary
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