Maintenance

Chapter overview

• 1 Engine list
  1
• 2 Service work
  6
• 2.1 Information about flexible or fixed service
  6
• 2.2 Service tables
  8
• 2.3 Scopes of service
  9
• 3 General information
  20
• 3.1 Vehicle identification number (chassis number)
  20
• 3.2 Vehicle data sticker
  21
• 3.3 Severe operating conditions
  23
• 3.4 Engine code and engine number
  23
• 3.5 Stickers
  24
• 3.6 Entries in the Digital Service Schedule
  24
• 3.7 Type plate
  24
• 4 Descriptions of work
  26
• 4.1 Removable towing bracket: checking and cleaning if necessary
  28
• 4.2 Raising vehicle with lifting platform and trolley jack
  30
• 4.3 Swivel joints, bonded rubber bushes and coupling rod bearings: visual check
  31
• 4.4 Reading ash mass (saturation level) of diesel particulate filter
  37
• 4.5 Battery: checking battery terminal clamps for secure seating
  39
• 4.6 Checking battery
  42
• 4.7 Charge battery (establish backup power supply)
  42
• 4.8 Airbag system: Checking
  42
• 4.9 Checking tyres: condition, wear pattern, tyre pressure, tread depth
  44
• 4.10 Brake system and shock absorbers: inspecting for leaks and damage
  52
• 4.12 Brake and clutch system: change brake fluid
  61
• 4.13 Brake fluid level: Check
  67
• 4.14 Air conditioning/Climatronic: Setting temperature to 22°C
  68
• 4.15 6-speed dual clutch gearbox 02E: Changing DSG gear oil and filter
  69
• 4.16 7-speed dual clutch gearbox 0AM
  77
• 4.17 All-wheel drive coupling: changing oil
  77
• 4.18 Electric windows: initialising (activation)
  81
• 4.21 Boots: inspecting
  85
• 4.22 Bringing ERA GLONASS into operation
  86
• 4.23 Dust and pollen filter (interior filter): cleaning housing and renewing filter element
  87
• 4.24 Poly V-belt: checking condition
  88
• 4.25 Poly V-belt: renewing
  94
• 4.26 Diesel fuel filter: renewing
  94
• 4.27 Fuel system: bleed
  99
• 4.28 Coolant level: Checking
  101
• 4.29 Air filter: cleaning housing and renewing filter element
  107
• 4.30 Upper engine cover panel: Removing and installing
  116
• 4.31 Removing and installing engine compartment cover -bottom- (noise insulation)
  118
• 4.32 Engine oil level: checking
  121
• 4.33 Engine oil: Draining, renewing oil filter and filling engine oil
  122
• 4.34 Engine oil: capacities and specifications
  131
• 4.36 Checking breakdown set
  133
• 4.37 Carry out a road test
  135
• 4.38 Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator: calibrating
  136
• 4.39 Wheel securing bolts: tightening to specified torque
  138
• 4.41 Wiper blades: checking park position
  145
• 4.42 Headlight setting: Checking and adjusting
  147
• 4.43 Service interval display: resetting
  157
• 4.44 Service interval display: Adapting
  160
• 4.45 Track rod ends: checking clearance, firm seating and boots
  161
• 4.46 Transport mode: deactivate using vehicle diagnostic tester
  162
• 4.47 Transportation protective film: Removing
  163
• 4.48 Doors: greasing door arrester
  164
• 4.49 Left sliding door locking unit: Check function
  165
• 4.50 Cleaning sliding window seals
  166
• 4.51 Interior and exterior body: inspecting for corrosion with doors and flaps open
  166
• 4.52 Underbody protection: visual check for damage
  167
• 4.53 Clock and date: setting
  167
• 4.54 Camshaft drive toothed belt: Renew
  167
• 4.55 Spark plugs: Renew
  168
• 4.56 AdBlue® (reducing agent)
  172
• 5 Natural gas system
  184
• 5.1 Natural gas system: visually inspecting natural gas tank for corrosion and leakage
  184
• 5.4 Natural gas tank: renewing
  190
• 5.5 Warning sticker for natural gas vehicle
  190
• 6 Exhaust emissions test
  191
• 6.1 Exhaust emissions test for petrol engines
  191
• 6.2 Exhaust emissions test for diesel engines
  193
• 7 Periodic Technical Inspection (PTI)
  196