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
  8
• 2.2 Service tables
  10
• 3 General information
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• 3.1 General warnings for working on high-voltage system
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• 3.2 Raising vehicle with lifting platform or trolley jack
  19
• 3.3 Entries in service schedule
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• 3.4 Severe operating conditions
  20
• 3.5 Vehicle data sticker
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• 3.6 Connecting vehicle diagnostic tester
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• 3.7 Vehicle identification number
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• 3.8 Countries with hot climate
  25
• 3.9 Country overview for diesel not compliant with EN 590/EN 15940
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• 3.10 Country overview for petrol not compliant with EN 228
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• 3.11 Engine code and engine number
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• 3.12 Countries with high levels of dust
  27
• 3.13 Identification plate
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• 3.14 Shortened intervals for spark plug replacement
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• 4 Descriptions of work
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• 4.1 Swivel joints and suspension link mountings: inspecting
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• 4.2 All-wheel drive coupling: changing oil
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• 4.3 Automatic headlight control and static cornering light: checking function
  42
• 4.4 Automatic gearbox 09S: changing ATF
  43
• 4.5 Battery (12V): checking battery terminal clamps for secure seating
  43
• 4.6 12-volt battery: renewing
  47
• 4.7 Battery (12V): checking with battery tester (always refer to workshop manual)
  47
• 4.8 Status of battery (12V): reading - sending diagnosis protocol via online connection
  48
• 4.9 Front passenger front airbag: checking key switch and “ON/OFF function”
  48
• 4.10 Tyres: checking condition, wear pattern, tyre pressure and tread depth
  49
• 4.11 Brake and clutch system: change brake fluid
  64
• 4.12 Brake system and shock absorbers: inspecting for leaks and damage
  70
• 4.13 Brake fluid level: checking
  71
• 4.15 Diesel fuel filter: draining
  75
• 4.16 Diesel fuel filter: renewing
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• 4.17 Diesel particulate filter: checking
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• 4.18 Dual clutch gearbox 0DD: changing gear oil
  78
• 4.19 Dual clutch gearbox 0GC: changing gear oil
  78
• 4.20 Electric windows: checking positioning (open and close functions)
  78
• 4.23 Natural gas system: visually inspecting natural gas tank for corrosion and leakage
  80
• 4.25 Natural gas tank: renewing
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• 4.27 Boots: inspecting
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• 4.28 High-voltage battery: checking charge level
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• 4.29 Maintenance of high-voltage battery
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• 4.30 High-voltage battery: charging
  88
• 4.31 Hybrid components: inspect for damage to high-voltage components and wires
  88
• 4.32 Interior and exterior body: inspecting for corrosion with doors and flaps open
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• 4.33 Poly V-belt: renewing
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• 4.34 Poly V-belt: checking condition
  89
• 4.35 Poly V-belt and tensioning roller for belt-driven starter-alternator: renew
  90
• 4.36 Poly V-belt and tensioning roller for belt-driven starter-alternator: check
  90
• 4.37 Cooling system: checking frost protection and coolant level
  93
• 4.39 Air filter: cleaning housing and renewing filter element
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• 4.40 Multi-purpose additive for diesel fuel: adding
  107
• 4.41 Multi-purpose additive for petrol fuel: adding
  109
• 4.43 Engine cover panel “top”: removing and installing
  111
• 4.45 Motor compartment cover (noise insulation) “bottom”: removing and installing
  115
• 4.46 Engine oil level: checking
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• 4.47 Engine oil: draining, renewing oil filter and filling engine oil
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• 4.48 Engine oil: capacities and specifications
  127
• 4.49 Panoramic sliding sunroof
  129
• 4.50 Panorama sliding roof with rear panorama roof
  134
• 4.51 Road test: performing (driving behaviour, noises, air conditioner etc.)
  136
• 4.52 Wheel securing bolts: tightening to specified torque
  137
• 4.53 Reducing agent (AdBlue®/DEF): replenishing
  138
• 4.54 Reducing agent (AdBlue®/DEF): changing
  142
• 4.55 Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator: calibrating
  142
• 4.56 Tyre repair set: checking
  143
• 4.57 Window wash/wipe system: functional check
  145
• 4.58 Headlight adjustment: checking LED headlights
  148
• 4.59 Headlight adjustment: checking matrix LED headlights
  152
• 4.60 Headlight adjustment: checking fog lights
  158
• 4.61 Sliding sunroof drains at front: check for blockage, clean if necessary
  159
• 4.62 Service interval display: resetting
  160
• 4.63 Service interval display: recoding
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• 4.64 Track rods: checking clearance, attachment and boots
  162
• 4.65 Dust and pollen filter: cleaning housing and renewing filter element
  162
• 4.66 Selective wheel torque control: change oil in left and right clutch chambers
  162
• 4.67 Transportation mode: switching off
  163
• 4.68 Transportation devices: removing blocking pieces
  163
• 4.69 Clock and date: setting
  165
• 4.71 Front differential lock: changing oil
  165
• 4.72 Warning stickers, Golf GTE: checking
  165
• 4.73 Toothed belt (petrol engines): renewing
  166
• 4.74 Camshaft drive toothed belt (diesel engines): renewing
  166
• 4.75 Spark plugs: renewing
  166
• 5 Exhaust emissions test
  182
• 5.1 Exhaust emissions test for petrol engines
  182
• 5.2 Exhaust emissions test for diesel engines
  184
• 6 00 Periodic Technical Inspection (PTI)
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• 7 Glossary
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• 8 \---Change history---
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