Maintenance

Chapter overview

• 1 Engine overview
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• 2 Maintenance services
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• 2.1 Information on fixed service
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• 2.3 Service tables for LAM, Argentinian and Mexican export markets MY 2015►2017
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• 2.4 Service tables MY 2018►
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• 3 General comments
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• 3.1 Lifting of the vehicle with a workshop lift or trolley jack
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• 3.2 Sticker
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• 3.3 Maintenance plan records
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• 3.4 Severe / adverse operating conditions
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• 3.5 Vehicle diagnostic tester - connect
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• 3.6 Vehicle identification number
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• 3.7 Hot-weather countries
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• 3.8 Countries in which petrol does not meet the EN 228 standard's specifications
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• 3.9 Vehicle data tag
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• 3.10 Engine identification letters and engine number
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• 3.11 Countries with high dust rates
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• 3.12 Reduced replacement intervals for spark plugs
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• 4 Descriptions of works
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• 4.2 Passenger airbag: key operated switch and “On/Off function” control
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• 4.3 Airbag: visually check for damages
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• 4.4 Automatic headlight and fixed cornering light control: check operation
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• 4.5 Door lock: clean and lubricate
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• 4.6 Battery: check firm seating of the terminals and for damages and leaks
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• 4.7 Battery: check with battery tester (Always consult the Workshop Manual)
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• 4.8 Tyres: check the state of the tread and its depth; register tread depth
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• 4.9 Brake system and clutch fluid: renew
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• 4.10 Brake system and shock absorbers: visually check for damages and leaks
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• 4.11 Brake pad thickness and front and rear brake discs condition: check
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• 4.12 Brake fluid: check level
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• 4.13 Vehicle self-diagnosis system: read events memory
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• 4.15 Internal and external body: perform a visual check for corrosion
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• 4.16 Elastic Poly- V/ Poly- V belt: check condition
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• 4.17 Elastic / Poly-V belt: replace
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• 4.18 Cooling system: Check the antifreeze and coolant level
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• 4.19 Air filter: replace the air filter element and clean the filter housing
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• 4.20 Multipurpose additive for petrol: add
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• 4.22 Engine oil level: check
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• 4.23 Drain the engine oil and renew the oil filter
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• 4.24 Engine oil: capacities and specifications
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• 4.25 Test drive: perform
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• 4.26 Wheel fastening screws: retighten based on specified torque
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• 4.27 Radio code through the Diagnostic System: consult
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• 4.29 Front and rear lighting: check for proper operation
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• 4.31 Windscreen wiper protection: remove
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• 4.32 Halogen headlight adjustment: check and adjust if necessary
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• 4.33 Fog light adjustment: check and adjust if necessary
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• 4.34 Service interval display: reset
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• 4.35 Steering rod: check play, fastening and sealing bellows
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• 4.36 Dust and pollen filter: check condition
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• 4.37 Dust and pollen filter: clean the body and replace the air filter element
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• 4.38 Shipping mode: deactivate
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• 4.39 Transport securing devices (if existing): remove the fastening rings
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• 4.40 Clock: set the time
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• 4.41 Fire extinguisher: check fastening, charge and validity date
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• 4.43 Camshaft toothed belt: check conditions
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• 4.44 Camshafts’ toothed belt and tensioning roller: replace
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• 4.45 Coolant pump toothed belt: check conditions
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• 4.46 Coolant pump toothed belt: replace
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• 4.47 Fuel filter: replace
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• 4.48 Spark plugs: replace
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• 4.49 Plenum chamber: check for dirt
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• 5 Glossary
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• 6 \--- Change history ---
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