Maintenance

Chapter overview

• 1 Engine list
  1
• 2 Service work
  4
• 2.1 Information about flexible or fixed service
  4
• 2.2 Service tables
  9
• 3 General information
  19
• 3.1 Raising vehicle with lifting platform or trolley jack
  19
• 3.2 Entries in digital service schedule or service schedule
  21
• 3.3 Severe operating conditions
  21
• 3.4 Vehicle data sticker
  22
• 3.5 Vehicle diagnostic tester
  23
• 3.6 Vehicle identification number
  23
• 3.7 Countries with hot climate
  24
• 3.8 Country overview for petrol not compliant with EN 228
  25
• 3.9 Country overview for diesel not compliant with EN 590
  26
• 3.10 Engine code and engine number
  27
• 3.11 Countries with high levels of dust
  28
• 3.12 Identification plate
  29
• 3.13 Shortened intervals for spark plug replacement
  29
• 4 Descriptions of work
  34
• 4.2 Automatic headlight control and static cornering light: checking function
  37
• 4.3 Automatic gearbox: changing ATF (09G gearbox)
  38
• 4.4 Front passenger front airbag: checking key switch and “ON/OFF function”
  38
• 4.5 Battery: checking battery terminal clamps for secure seating
  41
• 4.6 12 V battery: checking with battery tester (always refer to workshop manual)
  44
• 4.7 Status of battery: reading, sending diagnosis protocol online
  44
• 4.8 Tyres: checking condition, wear pattern, tyre pressure and tread depth
  45
• 4.9 Brake and clutch system: change brake fluid
  59
• 4.10 Brake system and shock absorbers: inspecting for leaks and damage
  65
• 4.12 Brake fluid level: Check
  70
• 4.13 6-speed dual clutch gearbox 02E: changing oil and filter
  71
• 4.14 Diesel particulate filter: checking
  72
• 4.15 Electric windows: checking positioning (open and close functions)
  72
• 4.17 Multi-purpose additive for diesel fuel: adding
  74
• 4.18 Multi-purpose additive for petrol fuel: adding
  75
• 4.19 Boots: inspecting
  77
• 4.20 Interior and exterior body: inspecting for corrosion with doors and flaps open
  77
• 4.21 Poly V-belt: renewing
  78
• 4.22 Poly V-belt: checking condition
  78
• 4.23 Cooling system: checking frost protection and coolant level
  80
• 4.24 Diesel fuel filter: renewing
  83
• 4.25 Air filter: cleaning housing and renewing filter element
  85
• 4.27 Engine cover panel “top”: removing and installing
  94
• 4.28 Motor compartment cover (noise insulation) “bottom”: removing and installing
  98
• 4.29 Engine oil level: checking
  98
• 4.30 Draining or extracting engine oil, renewing oil filter and replenishing engine oil
  101
• 4.31 Engine oil: capacities and specifications
  119
• 4.33 Road test: performing (driving behaviour, noises, air conditioner etc.)
  123
• 4.34 Wheel securing bolts: tightening to specified torque
  124
• 4.35 Radio code: reading using vehicle diagnostic tester
  128
• 4.37 Reducing agent (AdBlue®/DEF): replenishing
  129
• 4.38 Reducing agent (AdBlue®/DEF): changing
  134
• 4.39 Tyre pressure loss indicator: performing basic setting
  134
• 4.40 Tyre repair set: Checking
  135
• 4.41 Window wash/wipe system and headlight washer system: checking function
  136
• 4.42 Wiper blade protection: removing
  139
• 4.43 Headlight adjustment: checking halogen headlights
  143
• 4.45 Headlight adjustment: checking fog lights
  151
• 4.46 Service interval display: Reset
  153
• 4.47 Track rod ends: checking clearance, firm seating and boots
  158
• 4.48 Dust and pollen filter: cleaning housing and renewing filter element
  158
• 4.49 Transportation mode: switching off
  159
• 4.50 Transportation devices: removing blocking pieces from springs on front axle
  160
• 4.51 Clock and date: setting
  161
• 4.53 Convertible top: cleaning and lubricating locking element
  163
• 4.54 Convertible top: perform water test
  164
• 4.55 Toothed belt (petrol engines): renewing
  164
• 4.56 Toothed belt (petrol engines): checking
  165
• 4.57 Camshaft drive toothed belt (diesel engines): renewing
  169
• 4.58 Spark plugs: renewing
  169
• 5 Exhaust emissions test
  184
• 5.1 Exhaust emissions test for petrol engines
  184
• 5.2 Exhaust emissions test for diesel engines
  186
• 6 Glossary
  189