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
  3
• 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 Label
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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 petrol not compliant with EN 228
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• 3.8 Country overview for diesel not compliant with EN 590
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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
  31
• 3.12 Identification plate
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• 3.13 Shortened intervals for spark plug replacement
  33
• 4 Descriptions of work:
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• 4.1 Removable towing bracket: checking and cleaning if necessary
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• 4.2 Swivel joints and suspension link mountings: inspecting
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• 4.3 Automatic headlight control and static cornering light: checking function
  42
• 4.4 Automatic gearbox: changing ATF (09G gearbox)
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• 4.5 Front passenger airbag: checking key switch and “ON/OFF function”
  45
• 4.6 Battery: checking battery terminal clamps for secure seating
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• 4.7 Battery: checking with battery tester (always refer to workshop manual)
  49
• 4.8 Status of battery: reading, sending diagnosis protocol online
  49
• 4.9 Tyres: checking condition, wear pattern, inflation pressures and tread depth
  50
• 4.10 Brake and clutch system: changing brake fluid
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• 4.11 Brake system and shock absorbers: inspecting for leaks and damage
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• 4.13 Brake fluid level: Check
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• 4.14 6-speed dual clutch gearbox 02E: changing oil and filter
  73
• 4.15 Electric windows: checking positioning (open and close functions)
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• 4.16 Bonnet catch hook: grease
  73
• 4.17 Multi-purpose additive for petrol fuel: adding
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• 4.18 Boots: inspecting
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• 4.19 Renewing rubber buffers for engine cover
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• 4.20 Hybrid components: inspect for damage to high-voltage components and wires
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• 4.21 Interior and exterior body: inspecting for corrosion with doors and flaps open
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• 4.22 Poly V-belt: adjusting tension on engines without automatic tensioning roller
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• 4.23 Poly V-belt: checking condition
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• 4.24 Dash panel insert: Adapting menu language
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• 4.25 Cooling system: checking frost protection and coolant level
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• 4.26 Air filter: cleaning housing and renewing filter element
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• 4.27 Memory seat: initialising
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• 4.29 Engine cover panel “top”: removing and installing
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• 4.30 Engine compartment cover (noise insulation) “bottom”: removing and installing
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• 4.31 Engine oil level: checking
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• 4.32 Engine oil: draining or extracting, renewing oil filter and replenishing engine oil
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• 4.33 Engine oil: capacities and specifications
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• 4.34 Checking breakdown set
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• 4.36 Road test: performing (driving behaviour, noises, air conditioner etc.)
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• 4.37 Wheel securing bolts: tightening to specified torque
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• 4.38 Radio code: reading using vehicle diagnostic tester
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• 4.40 Tyre pressure loss indicator: performing basic setting
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• 4.41 Renewing tyre pressure sensors
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• 4.42 Window wash/wipe system and headlight washer system: checking function
  119
• 4.43 Wiper blades: checking park position
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• 4.44 Wiper blade protection: removing
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• 4.45 Headlight adjustment: checking halogen headlights
  126
• 4.46 Headlight adjustment: checking gas discharge headlights
  129
• 4.47 Checking fog lights and other auxiliary lights
  133
• 4.48 Sliding sunroof drains: checking for blockage, cleaning if necessary
  134
• 4.49 Service interval display: resetting/recoding
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• 4.50 Sliding sunroof: checking function, cleaning and greasing guide rails
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• 4.51 Snow filter for fresh air blower
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• 4.52 Track rod ends: checking clearance, firm seating and boots
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• 4.53 Auxiliary heater: setting weekday in menu of dash panel insert
  144
• 4.54 Dust and pollen filter: cleaning housing and renewing filter element
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• 4.55 Transportation mode: switching off
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• 4.56 Transportation devices: removing blocking pieces from springs on front axle
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• 4.57 Door arrester: grease
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• 4.58 Clock and date: setting
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• 4.60 Toothed belt: renew
  150
• 4.61 Toothed belt: Checking
  150
• 4.62 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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• 6 Glossary
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