Maintenance

Chapter overview

• 1 Overview of engines in the Brazilian market
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• 1.1 Overview of engines for the LAM market
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• 1.2 Service plans (Only for Brazil)
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• 1.3 VW standards regarding engine oil and replacement intervals
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• 1.4 Delivery Inspection
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• 1.5 Oil Change Service (Except for Brazil) (Models ►2011)
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• 1.6 Intermediary Service (Except for Brazil) (Models ►2011)
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• 1.7 Inspection Service (Except for Brazil) (Models ►2011)
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• 1.9 Oil Change Service (Except for Brazil) (Models 2012►)
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• 1.10 Preventive maintenance (Except for Brazil) (Models 2012►)
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• 1.11 Oil change service (Only for Brazil 2009 to 2010 Models)
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• 1.12 Preventive Maintenance (Only for Brazil 2009 to 2010 models)
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• 1.13 Oil change service (Only for Brazil 2011► Models)
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• 1.14 Preventive Maintenance (Only for Brazil 2011► models)
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• 1.15 Service Tables (Only for Brazil 2009 to 2010 models)
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• 1.16 Service Tables (Only for Brazil 1.6 l engine 2010 models)
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• 1.18 Service Table (Only for Brazil 1.0l engine 2010 models)
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• 1.19 Service tables (Only for Brazil 2011 Models) 10,000 km or 6 months
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• 1.21 Service tables (Only for Brazil 2012► Models) 10,000 km or 6 months
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• 1.22 Lifting the vehicle with a workshop lift and jack
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• 1.23 Spark plugs: replace
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• 1.25 Self-diagnosis: refer to the fault memory of all systems
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• 1.26 Vehicle identification data
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• 1.27 Engine identification letters and engine number
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• 1.28 Push starting (pushing the vehicle to start)/ towing
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• 1.29 Instrument panel code: change
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• 1.30 Clock (if available): insert correct time
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• 1.31 Fire extinguisher: check fastening and load (remove the plastic protection)
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• 1.32 Power window drive automatic closing function (if available): program
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• 1.33 Wheel fastening screws: retighten based on specified torque
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• 1.34 Elastic Poly-V belt: replace
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• 1.35 Battery: manually check the firm seating of the pole bornes
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• 1.36 Battery: check with a battery testing apparatus
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• 1.37 Engine oil: top off
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• 1.38 Transportation protections: remove front axle spring blocking elements
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• 1.39 Airbag: check for external damages
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• 1.40 Windscreen and rear window wiper and washer: check for proper operation
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• 1.44 Tires (including spare tire): check conditions and pressure
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• 1.45 Engine oil and oil draining plug and plug sealing ring: replace
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• 1.46 Engine oil filter: replace
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• 1.47 External (front and rear) and internal lighting: check operation
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• 1.48 Engine and engine compartment components: check for damages and leaks
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• 1.49 Poly-V belt: check conditions
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• 1.50 Timing belt and tensioning pulley: replace
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• 1.51 Gearbox: check the oil level
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• 1.52 Gearbox and joint bellows: check for leaks and damages
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• 1.53 Brake system: check visually for damages and leaks
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• 1.54 Brake discs and pads: check thickness
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• 1.55 Dust and pollen filter: clean the body and replace the filtering element
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• 1.56 Air filter: Clean the case and replace the filter element
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• 1.57 Rear brake lining: check thickness
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• 1.58 Lower floor protection: visually check for damages
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• 1.59 Maintenance interval indicator: reset
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• 1.62 Timing belt for camshaft drive: check
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• 1.63 Wheel bearing cones: adjust
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• 1.64 Axle articulations: check the sealing bellows for damage and leaks
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• 1.65 Cooling system: check the level and top off if necessary
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• 1.66 Power steering: check oil level
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• 1.67 Timing belt: check conditions
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• 1.68 Fuel filter: replace
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• 1.69 Gearbox and brake system: replace brake fluid
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• 1.70 Cooling system: check the level and top off if necessary
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• 1.71 Headlights: regulate the beam
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• 1.72 Perform a test run
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• 1.73 Glossary
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