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 Countries with hot climate
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• 3.7 Country overview for diesel not compliant with EN 590
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• 3.8 Country overview for petrol not compliant with EN 228
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• 3.9 Engine code and engine number
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• 3.10 Severe operating conditions
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• 3.11 Countries with high levels of dust
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• 3.12 Type plate
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• 3.13 Shortened intervals for spark plug replacement
  30
• 3.14 Jacking up mode: switching self-levelling suspension off and on
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• 4 Descriptions of work
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• 4.2 Automatic headlight control and static cornering light: checking function
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• 4.3 Automatic gearbox: changing ATF (0C8 gearbox)
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• 4.4 Battery: checking charge level
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• 4.6 Status of battery: reading, sending diagnosis protocol online
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• 4.8 Front passenger front airbag: checking key switch and “ON/OFF function”
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• 4.9 Brake system and shock absorbers: inspecting for leaks and damage
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• 4.10 Changing brake fluid
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• 4.11 Brake fluid level (dependent upon brake pad/lining wear): check
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• 4.13 Diesel particulate filter: Check
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• 4.14 Electric windows: checking positioning (open and close functions)
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• 4.16 Bonnet catch hook: grease
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• 4.17 Gearbox, final drive and drive shaft boots: inspect for leaks and damage
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• 4.18 Hybrid components: inspect for damage to high-voltage components and wires
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• 4.19 Interior and exterior body: inspecting for corrosion with doors and flaps open
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• 4.20 Poly V-belt: renewing
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• 4.21 Poly V-belt: checking condition
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• 4.22 Poly V-belt for compressor: renew
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• 4.23 Diesel fuel filter: draining
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• 4.24 Diesel fuel filter: renewing (diesel engine)
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• 4.25 Cooling system: checking frost protection and coolant level
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• 4.26 Air suspension: checking for leaks and damage
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• 4.27 Air filter: cleaning housing and renewing filter element
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• 4.28 Multi-purpose additive for diesel fuel: adding
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• 4.29 Multi-purpose additive for petrol fuel: adding
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• 4.30 Engine oil level: checking
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• 4.31 Draining or extracting engine oil, renewing oil filter and replenishing engine oil
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• 4.32 Engine oil: capacities and specifications
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• 4.33 Engine cover panel and design cover - top: removing and installing
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• 4.34 Engine cover - bottom (noise insulation): removing and installing
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• 4.36 Panorama sliding roof with rear panorama roof
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• 4.37 Road test: performing (driving behaviour, noises, air conditioner etc.)
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• 4.38 Wheel securing bolts: tightening to specified torque
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• 4.39 Reducing agent (AdBlue®/DEF): replenishing
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• 4.40 Reducing agent (AdBlue®/DEF): changing
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• 4.42 Headlight adjustment: checking halogen headlights
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• 4.43 Headlight adjustment: checking gas discharge headlights without DLA
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• 4.45 Headlight adjustment: checking fog lights
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• 4.46 Sliding sunroof drains at front: check for blockage, clean if necessary
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• 4.48 Wiper blade protection: removing
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• 4.49 Service interval display: Reset
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• 4.50 Service interval display: recoding
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• 4.51 Power assisted steering: checking fluid level
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• 4.52 Track rod ends: checking clearance, firm seating and boots
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• 4.53 Dust and pollen filter: cleaning housing and renewing filter element
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• 4.54 Transportation mode: switching off
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• 4.56 Warning stickers: checking
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• 4.57 Water drain valves at rear: check for blockage, clean if necessary
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• 4.58 Spark plugs: Renew
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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 00 Periodic Technical Inspection (PTI)
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• 7 Glossary
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• 8 \---Change history---
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