Maintenance

Chapter overview

• 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 Connecting vehicle diagnostic tester
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• 3.4 Vehicle identification number
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• 3.5 Vehicle data sticker
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• 3.6 Country overview for diesel not compliant with EN 590
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• 3.7 Country overview for petrol not compliant with EN 228
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• 3.8 Engine code and engine number
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• 3.9 Severe operating conditions
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• 3.10 Countries with hot climate
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• 3.11 Countries with high levels of dust
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• 3.12 Identification plate
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• 3.13 Shortened intervals for spark plug replacement
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• 4 Descriptions of work
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• 4.2 Activation of environment monitoring system (Front Assist): checking
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• 4.3 Automatic headlight control and static cornering light: checking function
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• 4.4 Front passenger front airbag: checking key switch and “ON/OFF function”
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• 4.5 Battery: checking battery terminal clamps for secure seating
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• 4.6 Battery: checking with battery tester (always refer to workshop manual)
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• 4.7 Status of battery: reading, sending diagnosis protocol online
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• 4.8 Reducing agent (AdBlue®/DEF): replenishing
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• 4.9 Reducing agent (AdBlue®/DEF): changing
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• 4.10 Tyres: checking condition, wear pattern, tyre pressure and tread depth
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• 4.11 Brake and clutch system: change brake fluid
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• 4.12 Brake system and shock absorbers: inspecting for leaks and damage
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• 4.14 Brake fluid level: Check
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• 4.15 Diesel particulate filter: checking
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• 4.16 Dual clutch gearbox 02E: changing gear oil and filter
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• 4.17 Electric windows: checking positioning (open and close functions)
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• 4.18 Natural gas tank: renewing
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• 4.21 Bonnet catch hook: grease
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• 4.22 Gearbox, final drive and drive shaft boots: inspect for leaks and damage
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• 4.23 All-wheel drive coupling: changing oil
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• 4.24 Interior and exterior body: inspecting for corrosion with doors and flaps open
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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 Cooling system: checking frost protection and coolant level
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• 4.28 Diesel fuel filter: renewing
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• 4.29 Air filter: cleaning housing and renewing filter element
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• 4.30 Multi-purpose additive for diesel fuel: adding
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• 4.31 Multi-purpose additive for petrol fuel: adding
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• 4.32 Memory seat: initialising
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• 4.34 Engine cover panel “top”: removing and installing
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• 4.35 Motor compartment cover (noise insulation) “bottom”: removing and installing
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• 4.36 Engine oil level: checking
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• 4.37 Draining or extracting engine oil, renewing oil filter and replenishing engine oil
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• 4.38 Engine oil: capacities and specifications
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• 4.40 Road test: performing (driving behaviour, noises, air conditioner etc.)
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• 4.41 Wheel securing bolts: tightening to specified torque
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• 4.42 Radio code: reading using vehicle diagnostic tester
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• 4.44 Tyre pressure monitoring: performing basic setting
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• 4.45 Tyre repair set: checking
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• 4.46 Window wash/wipe system and headlight washer system: checking function
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• 4.47 Headlight adjustment: checking halogen headlights
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• 4.48 Headlight adjustment: checking gas discharge headlights without DLA
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• 4.49 Headlight adjustment: checking gas discharge headlights with DLA
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• 4.50 Headlight adjustment: checking fog lights
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• 4.51 Sliding sunroof drains: checking for blockage, cleaning if necessary
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• 4.52 Service interval display: Reset
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• 4.53 Service interval display: recoding
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• 4.54 Sunroof: checking function, cleaning and greasing guide rails
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• 4.55 Track rods: checking clearance, attachment and boots
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• 4.56 Auxiliary heater: setting weekday in menu of dash panel insert
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• 4.57 Dust and pollen filter: cleaning housing and renewing filter element
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• 4.58 Transportation mode: switching off
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• 4.59 Transportation devices: removing blocking pieces from springs on front axle
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• 4.60 Transportation devices: removing tie-down rings
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• 4.61 Door arrester: grease
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• 4.62 Clock and date: setting
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• 4.64 Camshaft drive toothed belt (diesel engines): renewing
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• 4.65 Spark plugs: Renew
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• 4.66 Natural gas system: visually inspecting natural gas tank for corrosion and leakage
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• 5 Exhaust emissions test
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• 5.1 Exhaust emissions test for petrol engines
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• 5.2 Exhaust emissions test for diesel engines
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• 6 Glossary
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• 7 \---Change history---
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