Maintenance

Chapter overview

• 1 Engine list
  1
• 2 Service work
  4
• 2.1 Information about flexible or fixed service
  4
• 2.2 Service tables
  7
• 2.3 Scopes of service
  16
• 3 General information
  36
• 3.1 Vehicle identification number
  36
• 3.2 Vehicle data sticker
  36
• 3.3 Severe operating conditions
  37
• 3.4 Type plate
  37
• 3.5 Engine code and engine number
  39
• 3.6 Stickers
  39
• 3.7 Entries in service schedule
  40
• 4 Descriptions of work
  42
• 4.1 Raising vehicle with lifting platform and trolley jack
  44
• 4.2 Reading ash mass (saturation level) of diesel particulate filter
  49
• 4.3 Battery isolation switch
  51
• 4.4 Checking that battery positive terminal clamp is securely attached
  51
• 4.5 Battery (also second battery): Checking
  53
• 4.6 Driver and front passenger airbag: visually checking airbag units
  61
• 4.7 Checking tyres: condition, wear pattern, tyre pressure, tread depth
  62
• 4.8 Brake system: inspecting for leaks and damage
  66
• 4.9 Brake pads/linings: Check thickness and condition of brake discs, front and rear
  67
• 4.10 Changing brake fluid
  71
• 4.11 Brake fluid level (dependent upon brake pad/lining wear): check
  74
• 4.12 Electric windows: checking positioning (open and close functions)
  75
• 4.13 Sliding/tilting glass sunroof: Checking positioning (open and close functions)
  76
• 4.14 Self-diagnosis: reading event memory of all systems
  76
• 4.15 Dust and pollen filter (interior filter): cleaning housing and renewing filter element
  82
• 4.16 Fuel filter: draining water (diesel engine)
  82
• 4.17 Fuel filter: renewing (diesel engine)
  83
• 4.18 Fuel system: bleeding (diesel engine)
  86
• 4.19 AdBlue® (reducing agent)
  87
• 4.20 Cooling system: checking frost protection and coolant level
  98
• 4.21 Air filter: cleaning housing and renewing filter element
  101
• 4.22 Engine oil level: checking
  103
• 4.23 Engine oil: capacities and specifications
  104
• 4.24 Engine oil: draining or extracting and replenishing; renewing oil filter
  105
• 4.26 Breakdown set: checking
  111
• 4.27 Carry out a road test
  111
• 4.28 Wheel securing bolts: tightening to specified torque
  112
• 4.29 Radio-navigation system: Insert navigation CD/DVD and perform update
  113
• 4.31 Wiper blades: checking park position
  118
• 4.32 Headlight adjustment: Check, adjust if necessary
  122
• 4.33 Service interval display: resetting
  125
• 4.34 Service interval display: adapting
  128
• 4.35 Steering, track rod end and steering linkage bellows: Check play and security
  129
• 4.36 Swivel joints and suspension link mountings: inspecting
  130
• 4.37 Power assisted steering: checking fluid level
  137
• 4.39 Rear end door hinges: lubricate
  140
• 4.40 Front axle differential, transfer box and rear axle differential
  141
• 4.41 Water drain hole in floor area of sliding door: checking
  151
• 4.42 Underbody protection: visual check for damage
  152
• 4.43 Clock: setting to correct time
  152
• 4.44 Tow starting and towing
  155
• 4.45 Switching off electric system (“red slide”)
  157
• 4.46 Switching on electric system (“red slide” version)
  158
• 4.47 Switching off electric system (“button” version)
  158
• 4.48 Switching on electric system (“button” version)
  159
• 4.49 Synchronisation of electric system
  159
• 4.50 Checking first aid box expiry date
  159
• 4.51 Trailer coupling: check function, play and security
  160
• 4.52 Towing bracket: lubricating
  163
• 4.53 6-speed manual gearbox 0CB
  163
• 4.54 Gearbox, final drive and drive shaft bellows: inspect for leaks and damage
  166
• 4.55 Tightening leaf spring bolts
  167
• 4.56 Air filter saturation indicator (if fitted): Carry out visual check
  168
• 4.58 Felt filter mat for roof air conditioning system: Renew filter element
  169
• 4.59 Checking seat belts and belt buckles for external damage and function
  169
• 4.61 Camshaft drive toothed belt: checking condition
  174
• 4.62 Bonded rubber bushes for transfer box: Renew
  175
• 4.63 Propshaft for front axle: Renew
  175
• 4.64 Front and rear wheel bearings: Renew
  175
• 4.65 Gearbox balance weight: Renew
  175
• 4.66 Boot for brake piston: Renew
  175
• 4.67 Poly V-belt: checking condition
  175
• 5 Exhaust emissions test
  180
• 5.1 Exhaust emissions test for diesel engines
  180