Maintenance

Chapter overview

• 1 Engine list
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• 1.1 Overview of engines/motors - electric motors
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• 2 Service work
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• 2.1 Information about flexible or fixed service
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• 2.2 Service tables
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• 2.3 Scopes of service
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• 3 General information
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• 3.1 General warnings for working on high-voltage system
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• 3.2 “Vehicle data” sticker
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• 3.3 Entries in the Digital Service Schedule
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• 3.4 Connecting vehicle diagnostic tester
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• 3.5 Vehicle identification number
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• 3.6 Vehicle data sticker
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• 3.7 Severe operating conditions
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• 3.8 Engine code and engine number
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• 3.9 Identification plate
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• 3.10 Tyre pressure sticker
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• 3.11 Countries with high levels of dust
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• 4 Descriptions of work
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• 4.1 Swivel joints and suspension link mountings: visual check
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• 4.2 Raising vehicle with lifting platform and trolley jack
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• 4.3 Battery (12 V): checking with battery tester (always refer to workshop manual)
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• 4.4 Battery (12 V): checking battery terminal clamps for secure seating
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• 4.5 Checking tyres: condition, wear pattern, tyre pressure, tread depth
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• 4.6 Brake system and shock absorbers: inspecting for leaks and damage
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• 4.7 Brake system and clutch mechanism: changing brake fluid
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• 4.8 Brake fluid level: checking
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• 4.10 Three-phase current drive: calibrating
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• 4.11 Electric windows: initialising (activation)
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• 4.13 Bonnet lock: Clean, ensure attachment is secure and lubricate
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• 4.14 High-voltage battery: checking charge level
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• 4.15 Maintenance of high-voltage battery
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• 4.16 High-voltage battery: charging
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• 4.18 Interior and exterior body: inspecting for corrosion with doors and flaps open
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• 4.19 Cooling system: checking frost protection and coolant level
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• 4.21 Breakdown set: checking
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• 4.22 Carry out a road test
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• 4.23 Spare wheel bracket: checking
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• 4.24 Wheel securing bolts: tightening to specified torque
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• 4.26 Headlight adjustment: checking and adjusting as necessary
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• 4.27 Service interval display: resetting
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• 4.28 Checking seat belts and belt buckles for external damage and function
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• 4.29 Track rod ends: checking clearance, firm seating and boots
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• 4.30 Dust and pollen filter (interior filter): cleaning housing and renewing filter element
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• 4.31 Transportation mode: switching off
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• 4.32 Doors: greasing door arrester
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• 4.33 Vehicle underside (floor pan): visual check for damage
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• 4.34 Warning stickers: checking
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• 5 Periodic Technical Inspection (PTI)
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