Maintenance

Chapter overview

• 1 Engine list
  1
• 2 Service work
  4
• 2.1 Information about flexible or fixed service
  4
• 2.2 Service tables
  6
• 2.3 Scopes of service
  8
• 3 General information
  28
• 3.1 Vehicle identification number (chassis number)
  28
• 3.2 Vehicle data sticker
  28
• 3.3 Entries in the Digital Service Schedule
  30
• 3.4 Severe operating conditions
  30
• 3.5 Engine code and engine number
  31
• 4 Descriptions of work
  32
• 4.1 Removable towing bracket: checking and cleaning if necessary
  34
• 4.2 Raising vehicle with lifting platform and trolley jack
  36
• 4.3 Swivel joints and bonded rubber bushes: visual inspection
  38
• 4.4 Reading ash mass (saturation level) of diesel particulate filter
  43
• 4.5 Automatic headlight control and static cornering light: checking function
  44
• 4.6 Battery: checking battery terminal clamps for secure seating
  45
• 4.7 Battery and second battery/third battery (if fitted): checking
  50
• 4.8 Remove relay for battery disconnection
  51
• 4.9 Airbag system: Checking
  55
• 4.10 Checking tyres: condition, wear pattern, tyre pressure, tread depth
  57
• 4.11 Brake system and shock absorbers: inspecting for leaks and damage
  63
• 4.13 Brake system and clutch mechanism: changing brake fluid
  70
• 4.14 Brake fluid level: checking
  75
• 4.15 Air conditioning/Climatronic: setting temperature to 22°C
  77
• 4.16 Electric windows: initialising (activation)
  79
• 4.18 AdBlue® (reducing agent)
  82
• 4.19 Transportation mode: switching off
  95
• 4.20 Bonnet: greasing arrester
  96
• 4.21 Boots: inspecting
  97
• 4.22 Dust and pollen filter: cleaning housing and renewing filter element
  98
• 4.23 Poly V-belt: checking condition
  99
• 4.24 Poly V-belt: renewing
  103
• 4.25 Fuel filter: renewing (diesel engine)
  103
• 4.26 Fuel system: bleeding (diesel engine)
  103
• 4.27 Cooling system: checking frost protection and coolant level
  104
• 4.28 Air filter: cleaning housing and renewing filter element
  110
• 4.30 Oil level: check
  113
• 4.31 Engine oil: capacities and specifications up to model year ►2020
  114
• 4.32 Engine oil: capacities and specifications as of model year 2021►
  115
• 4.33 Draining or extracting engine oil, renewing oil filter and replenishing engine oil
  116
• 4.35 Checking breakdown set
  126
• 4.36 Carry out a road test
  127
• 4.37 Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator: calibrating
  128
• 4.38 Wheel securing bolts: tightening to specified torque
  132
• 4.40 Wiper blades: checking park position
  139
• 4.41 Checking headlight adjustment
  141
• 4.42 Service interval display: resetting
  152
• 4.43 Service interval display: adapting
  154
• 4.44 Track rod ends: checking clearance, firm seating and boots
  155
• 4.45 Power assisted steering: checking fluid level
  156
• 4.46 Doors: greasing door arrester
  157
• 4.47 Cleaning sliding window seals
  158
• 4.48 Interior and exterior body: inspecting for corrosion with doors and flaps open
  159
• 4.50 Clock and date: setting
  160
• 4.51 Camshaft drive belt: renewing (only 2.0 l diesel engine)
  162
• 4.52 Camshaft drive toothed belt: checking condition
  162
• 4.53 Spark plugs: renewing
  163
• 4.54 Interior monitoring and anti-tow alarm: activating
  167
• 4.55 Sunroof: checking function, cleaning and greasing guide rails
  168
• 4.56 Removing and installing noise insulation
  168
• 4.57 Steering: checking bellows/boots for leaks and damage
  168
• 4.58 All-wheel drive coupling: changing oil
  169
• 4.59 Bringing ERA GLONASS into operation
  169
• 4.60 Dual clutch gearbox (DSG): changing oil
  170
• 5 Exhaust emissions test
  178
• 5.1 Exhaust emissions test for petrol engines
  178
• 5.2 Exhaust emissions test for diesel engines
  180
• 6 Periodic Technical Inspection (PTI)
  183