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
  5
• 2.2 Service tables up to model year ►2020
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• 2.3 Service tables as of model year 2021►
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• 3 General information
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• 3.1 Raising vehicle with lifting platform or trolley jack
  25
• 3.2 Entries in service schedule
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• 3.3 Severe operating conditions
  27
• 3.4 Vehicle data sticker
  27
• 3.5 Vehicle diagnostic tester
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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/EN 15940
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• 3.9 Engine code and engine number
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• 3.10 Countries with high levels of dust
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• 3.11 Identification plate
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• 3.12 Shortened intervals for spark plug replacement
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• 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
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• 4.4 Battery (12V): checking battery terminal clamps for secure seating
  46
• 4.5 Battery (12V): checking with battery tester (always refer to workshop manual)
  48
• 4.6 Status of battery (12V): reading - sending diagnosis protocol via online connection
  48
• 4.7 Front passenger front airbag: checking key switch and “ON/OFF function”
  48
• 4.8 Tyres: checking condition, wear pattern, tyre pressure and tread depth
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• 4.9 Brake and clutch system: change brake fluid
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• 4.10 Brake system and shock absorbers: inspecting for leaks and damage
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• 4.11 Brake fluid level: checking
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• 4.13 Diesel fuel filter: draining
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• 4.14 Diesel fuel filter: renewing
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• 4.15 Diesel particulate filter: checking
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• 4.16 Dual clutch gearbox 0D9: changing gear oil and filter
  75
• 4.17 Electric windows: checking positioning (open and close functions)
  75
• 4.19 Natural gas system: visually inspecting natural gas tank for corrosion and leakage
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• 4.21 Natural gas tank: renewing
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• 4.24 Boots: inspecting
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• 4.25 Interior and exterior body: inspecting for corrosion with doors and flaps open
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• 4.26 Poly V-belt: renewing
  90
• 4.27 Poly V-belt: checking condition
  90
• 4.28 Cooling system: checking frost protection and coolant level
  92
• 4.29 Air filter: cleaning housing and renewing filter element
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• 4.30 Multi-purpose additive for diesel fuel: adding
  106
• 4.31 Multi-purpose additive for petrol fuel: adding
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• 4.33 Engine cover panel “top”: removing and installing
  110
• 4.34 Motor compartment cover (noise insulation) “bottom”: removing and installing
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• 4.35 Engine oil level: checking
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• 4.36 Engine oil: draining, renewing oil filter and filling engine oil
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• 4.37 Engine oil: capacities and specifications up to model year ►2020
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• 4.38 Engine oil: capacities and specifications as of model year 2021►
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• 4.39 Panoramic sliding sunroof
  124
• 4.40 Road test: performing (driving behaviour, noises, air conditioner etc.)
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• 4.41 Wheel securing bolts: tightening to specified torque
  129
• 4.42 Reducing agent (AdBlue®/DEF): replenishing
  130
• 4.43 Reducing agent (AdBlue®/DEF): changing
  134
• 4.44 Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator: calibrating
  134
• 4.45 Tyre repair set: checking
  135
• 4.46 Window wash/wipe system and headlight washer system: checking function
  136
• 4.47 Headlight adjustment: checking halogen headlights
  140
• 4.48 Headlight adjustment: checking LED headlights (Polo)
  143
• 4.49 Headlight adjustment: checking LED (ECO) headlights (Polo PA)
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• 4.50 Headlight adjustment: checking matrix LED headlights
  147
• 4.51 Headlight adjustment: checking fog lights
  152
• 4.52 Service interval display: resetting
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• 4.53 Service interval display: recoding
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• 4.54 Track rods: checking clearance, attachment and boots
  157
• 4.55 Dust and pollen filter: cleaning housing and renewing filter element
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• 4.56 Transportation mode: switching off
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• 4.57 Transportation devices: removing blocking pieces
  158
• 4.58 Clock and date: setting
  160
• 4.60 Toothed belt (petrol engines): renewing
  160
• 4.61 Camshaft drive toothed belt (diesel engines): renewing
  160
• 4.62 Spark plugs: renewing
  160
• 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
  181
• 6 00 Periodic Technical Inspection (PTI)
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• 7 Glossary
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• 8 \---Change history---
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