Maintenance

Chapter overview

• 1 Engine list
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• 2 Service work
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• 2.1 Service tables
  6
• 2.2 Oil change service
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• 2.3 Inspection service
  9
• 2.4 Additional work based on time or distance
  14
• 2.5 Delivery inspection
  16
• 3 General information
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• 3.1 Raising vehicle with lifting platform and trolley jack
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• 3.2 Connecting vehicle diagnostic tester
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• 3.3 Vehicle data sticker
  23
• 3.4 Engine code and engine number
  23
• 3.5 Vehicle identification number
  24
• 3.6 Type plate
  24
• 3.7 Countries where diesel has a high sulphur content
  24
• 3.8 RME fuel (biodiesel)
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• 3.9 Attaching “Your next service” sticker:
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• 4 Descriptions of work:
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• 4.1 Removing and installing engine compartment cover (noise insulation)
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• 4.2 Driver and front passenger airbags: visual check of airbag units
  28
• 4.3 Self-diagnosis: reading fault memories of all systems
  30
• 4.4 Service interval display: resetting
  34
• 4.5 Door arrester and securing pins: lubricating
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• 4.6 Sunroof: checking function, cleaning and greasing guide rails
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• 4.7 Electric windows: initialising
  54
• 4.8 Clock: setting to correct time
  54
• 4.9 Radio: activating anti-theft coding
  55
• 4.10 Window wash/wipe system and headlight washer system: checking function and settings
  56
• 4.12 Wheel securing bolts: tightening to specified torque
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• 4.13 Tyres: checking condition, wear pattern, inflation pressure, tread depth
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• 4.14 Engine oil level: checking
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• 4.15 Engine oil: Draining or extracting and replenishing; renewing oil filter
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• 4.17 V-belt: checking condition and tensioning
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• 4.18 Poly V-belt: checking condition and tensioning belt
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• 4.19 Boots: inspecting
  80
• 4.20 Manual gearbox/final drive: checking oil level
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• 4.21 Automatic gearbox: checking final drive oil level
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• 4.22 Brake system: inspecting for leaks and damage
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• 4.23 Front and rear brake pads/linings: checking thickness
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• 4.24 Underbody protection: visual check for damage
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• 4.25 Track rod ends: checking clearance, firm seating and boots
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• 4.26 Swivel joints: inspecting
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• 4.27 Cooling system: checking coolant level and frost protection
  87
• 4.28 Spark plugs: renewing
  89
• 4.29 Dust and pollen filter: renewing filter element
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• 4.30 Camshaft drive belt: checking (petrol engine)
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• 4.31 Toothed belt: checking for wear (SDI/TDI engines ►2000)
  98
• 4.33 Toothed belt: checking condition and tension (diesel engine with engine code 1Y)
  102
• 4.36 Air filter: cleaning housing and renewing filter element
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• 4.37 Fuel filter: renewing (diesel engine)
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• 4.38 Fuel filter: draining water (diesel engine)
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• 4.39 Automatic gearbox: checking ATF level
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• 4.40 Power assisted steering: checking fluid level
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• 4.41 Changing brake fluid
  120
• 4.42 Brake fluid level (dependent upon brake pad/lining wear): checking
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• 4.43 Battery: checking battery terminal clamps for secure seating
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• 4.44 Battery: checking
  126
• 4.45 Idling speed: checking
  126
• 4.46 Headlight adjustment: checking
  126
• 4.47 Carry out road test
  130
• 5 Exhaust emissions test
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• 5.3 Exhaust emissions test for vehicles with petrol engine and OBD
  151
• 5.4 Exhaust emissions test for diesel engines without OBD
  153
• 6 Glossary
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