Maintenance

Chapter overview

• 1 Engine overview
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• 2 Service operations
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• 2.1 Information on fixed service
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• 2.2 Service table
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• 2.3 Service tables for Argentinian and Mexican export markets
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• 3 General comments
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• 3.1 Lifting of the vehicle with a workshop lift or trolley jack
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• 3.2 Maintenance plan records
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• 3.3 Adverse operating conditions
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• 3.4 Vehicle diagnostic tester - connect
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• 3.5 Vehicle identification number
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• 3.6 Hot-weather countries
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• 3.7 Countries in which petrol does not meet the EN 228 standard's specifications
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• 3.8 Engine identification letters and engine number
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• 3.9 Countries with high dust rates
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• 3.10 Identification plate
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• 3.11 Reduced replacement intervals for spark plugs
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• 4 Descriptions of works
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• 4.2 Automatic headlight and fixed cornering light control: check operation
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• 4.3 Battery: check firm seating of the terminals and for damages and leaks
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• 4.4 Battery: check with battery tester (Always consult the Workshop Manual)
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• 4.5 Passenger airbag: key operated switch and “On/Off function” control
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• 4.6 Tyres: check the state of the tread and its depth; register tread depth
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• 4.7 Brake system and clutch fluid: renew
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• 4.8 Brake system and shock absorbers: visually check for damages and leaks
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• 4.9 Brake fluid level: check
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• 4.10 Brake pad thickness and front and rear brake discs condition: check
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• 4.11 Window closing: check for proper operation
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• 4.12 Vehicle self-diagnosis system: read events memory
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• 4.14 Internal and external body: perform a visual check for corrosion
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• 4.15 Poly-V belt: replace
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• 4.16 Poly-V belt: check conditions
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• 4.17 Cooling system: Check the antifreeze and coolant level
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• 4.18 Air filter: Clean the case and replace the filtering element
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• 4.19 Multipurpose additive for petrol: add
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• 4.21 Engine oil level: check
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• 4.22 Drain the engine oil and renew the oil filter
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• 4.23 Engine oil: capacities and specifications
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• 4.24 Perform a road test
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• 4.25 Wheel fastening screws: retighten based on specified torque
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• 4.26 Tyre pressure indicator system: adjust after correction of the tyre pressures
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• 4.28 LED headlight adjustment: check and adjust if necessary
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• 4.29 Fog light adjustment: check and adjust if necessary
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• 4.30 Service interval display: reset
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• 4.31 Service interval indicator: recode
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• 4.32 Steering rod: check play, fastening and sealing bellows
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• 4.33 Dust and pollen filter: clean the body and replace the air filter element
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• 4.34 Shipping mode: deactivate
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• 4.35 Transport securing devices (if existing): remove the fastening rings
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• 4.36 Date and time: adjust
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• 4.38 Camshaft toothed belt: check conditions
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• 4.39 Camshafts’ toothed belt and tensioning roller: replace
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• 4.40 Coolant pump toothed belt: check conditions
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• 4.41 Coolant pump toothed belt: replace
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• 4.42 Fuel filter: replace
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• 4.43 Spark plugs: replace
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• 5 Glossary
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• 6 \--- Change history ---
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