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
• 3 General information
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• 3.1 Raising vehicle with lifting platform or trolley jack
  17
• 3.2 Entries in service schedule
  19
• 3.3 Vehicle diagnostic tester
  19
• 3.4 Vehicle identification number
  20
• 3.5 Vehicle data sticker
  21
• 3.6 Severe operating conditions
  22
• 3.7 Countries with hot climate
  23
• 3.8 Country overview for petrol not compliant with EN 228
  24
• 3.9 Country overview for diesel not compliant with EN 590
  25
• 3.10 Engine code and engine number
  26
• 3.11 Countries with high levels of dust
  26
• 3.12 Identification plate
  27
• 3.13 Shortened intervals for spark plug replacement
  28
• 4 Descriptions of work
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• 4.1 Removable towing bracket: checking and cleaning if necessary
  34
• 4.2 Swivel joints and suspension link mountings: inspecting
  37
• 4.3 Automatic headlight control and static cornering light: checking function
  38
• 4.4 Front passenger front airbag: checking key switch and “ON/OFF function”
  40
• 4.5 Battery: checking battery terminal clamps for secure seating
  41
• 4.6 Battery: checking with battery tester (always refer to workshop manual)
  42
• 4.7 Status of battery: reading, sending diagnosis protocol online
  43
• 4.8 Tyres: checking condition, wear pattern, tyre pressure and tread depth
  43
• 4.9 Brake and clutch system: change brake fluid
  49
• 4.10 Brake system and shock absorbers: inspecting for leaks and damage
  56
• 4.12 Brake fluid level: Check
  60
• 4.13 Diesel particulate filter: checking
  62
• 4.14 Electric windows: checking positioning (open and close functions)
  62
• 4.16 Boots: inspecting
  63
• 4.17 Interior and exterior body: inspecting for corrosion with doors and flaps open
  63
• 4.18 Poly V-belt: renewing
  64
• 4.19 Poly V-belt: checking condition
  64
• 4.20 Cooling system: checking frost protection and coolant level
  66
• 4.21 Diesel fuel filter: renewing
  69
• 4.22 Air filter: cleaning housing and renewing filter element
  71
• 4.23 Multi-purpose additive for diesel fuel: adding
  83
• 4.24 Multi-purpose additive for petrol fuel: adding
  85
• 4.26 Engine cover panel “top”: removing and installing
  88
• 4.27 Motor compartment cover (noise insulation) “bottom”: removing and installing
  89
• 4.28 Engine oil level: checking
  89
• 4.29 Draining or extracting engine oil, renewing oil filter and replenishing engine oil
  91
• 4.30 Engine oil: capacities and specifications
  100
• 4.31 Panoramic sliding sunroof
  102
• 4.32 Road test: performing (driving behaviour, noises, air conditioner etc.)
  109
• 4.33 Wheel securing bolts: tightening to specified torque
  110
• 4.34 Tyre pressure monitoring: performing basic setting
  111
• 4.35 Tyre repair set: Checking
  112
• 4.36 Window wash/wipe system and headlight washer system: checking function
  113
• 4.37 Headlight adjustment: checking gas discharge headlights
  119
• 4.38 Headlight adjustment: checking halogen headlights
  123
• 4.39 Headlight adjustment: checking LED headlights
  129
• 4.40 Headlight adjustment: checking fog lights
  133
• 4.41 Sliding sunroof drains at rear: checking for blockage, cleaning if necessary
  136
• 4.42 Service interval display: Reset
  136
• 4.43 Service interval display: recoding
  138
• 4.44 Track rods: checking clearance, attachment and boots
  139
• 4.45 Dust and pollen filter: cleaning housing and renewing filter element
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• 4.46 Transportation mode: switching off
  140
• 4.47 Transportation devices: removing blocking pieces from springs on front axle
  141
• 4.48 Clock and date: setting
  142
• 4.50 Toothed belt (petrol engines): renewing
  143
• 4.51 Camshaft drive toothed belt (diesel engines): renewing
  144
• 4.52 Spark plugs: Renew
  144
• 5 Exhaust emissions test
  162
• 5.1 Exhaust emissions test for petrol engines
  162
• 5.2 Exhaust emissions test for diesel engines
  164
• 6 Glossary
  167
• 7 \---Change history---
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