The initial service and inspection of a new car must be carried out at a service station of the representative branch of the company in order to fulfill the conditions of the warranty obligation. This verification is free of charge.
Every 15,000 km or every 12 months
Engine
- Check engine and engine compartment components for leaks (Sections Checking fluid levels, leak control And Checking the condition and replacing the engine compartment hoses, localizing leaks).
- Change engine oil and oil filter (Chapter Changing the engine oil and oil filter).
- Check the fluid level and frost resistance of the antifreeze in the cooling system. Check for leaks and external contamination of the radiator (Sections Checking fluid levels, leak control And Checking the functioning of the cooling system and frost resistance of the coolant).
- Visually inspect the exhaust system for damage (Chapter Check of a condition of system of release of the fulfilled gases).
- Check condition of serpentine accessory drive ribbed belts (Chapter Checking the condition of the ribbed belts of the serpentine drive of auxiliary units).
- Check the efficiency of the air conditioning system (Chapter Checking the air conditioning system).
Gearbox/final gear
- Visually check the gearbox and final drive for leaks and damage (Chapter Visual control of the gearbox and final drive for leaks, checking the level and adding oil).
Front Suspension/Steering
- Check for play and secure fastening of the tie rod ends. Check the integrity of the anthers (Chapter Checking the condition of suspension and steering components).
- Check the integrity of the anthers of the ball joints (Chapter Checking the condition of suspension and steering components).
- Check the protective covers of the steering gear for tightness and damage (Chapter Checking the condition of suspension and steering components).
- Visually check the protective covers of the drive shafts of the wheels for tightness and damage (Chapter Check of a condition of protective covers of power shafts).
Body/Interior Equipment
- Lubricate door latches, lock cylinders and hood hook.
- Perform a visual inspection of the belts and airbag units (Chapter Visual inspection of the seat belt and airbag unit).
Brakes/Tires/Wheels
- Check lines, hoses, brake master cylinder and connections for leaks and damage (Sections Brake system checks. Parking brake adjustment And Checking the condition and replacing the engine compartment hoses, localizing leaks).
- Check the level and, if necessary, top up the brake fluid (Chapter Checking fluid levels, leak control).
- Check the thickness of the brake pads of the front and rear wheels (Chapter Brake system checks. Parking brake adjustment).
- Check tread depth and tire pressure, check tire wear and damage (including spare wheel) (Chapter Check the condition of the tires and the pressure in them. Designation of tires and disks of wheels. Wheel rotation and replacement).
- Check the expiration date of the tire repair kit under the luggage compartment floor (if available).
Electrical equipment
- Check the performance of all electricity consumers, controls, indicators, lighting fixtures (Chapter Onboard electrical equipment and Section Checking the headlights and horn).
- Check the wear and original position of the wiper blades (Chapter Checking the condition, adjusting and replacing the wiper blades).
- Check the operation of the windshield washers, the installation of jets, add fluid. Check headlight washers (Chapter Body and Section Checking fluid levels, leak control).
- Check the battery electrolyte level using the indicator or visually. Check the security of the terminals and the battery holder (Chapter Battery check, care and charging).
- Reset the due date indicator counter (Chapter Maintenance due indicator).
- Read the contents of the fault memory of the self-diagnosis system (Chapter Engine Electrical Systems).
Every 30,000 km or every 2 years
- 4-cylinder petrol engine: Visually inspect the toothed belt for damage, replace if necessary (first time after 90.000 km, then every 30.000 km).
- Diesel engine 2.5L: Replace fuel filter (Chapter Maintenance due indicator).
- Diesel engine 2.5L: Check for damage and tension of the toothed camshaft drive belt (Chapter Checking the condition and tension of the toothed belt).
- Diesel engine 2.5L: Check for damage to the injection pump drive timing belt, tighten or replace if necessary (Chapter Checking the condition and tension of the toothed belt).
- Check manual transmission/final gear oil level, top up if necessary (Chapter Visual control of the gearbox and final drive for leaks, checking the level and adding oil).
- Clean and lubricate the sunroof sliding panel guides (Chapter Lubrication of door stops, lock cylinders, hood hook, sunroof sliding panel).
- Visually inspect the underbody protection for damage.
- Replace cabin air filter element (Chapter Replacing the Cabin Air Filter Element/Charcoal Air Cleaning Filter).
- Models up to identification number no. 080 000, year of manufacture 2002: Lubricate the trunk lid hinges.
- Check headlight adjustment (Chapter Removal and installation of headlights).
Additional work
Every 2 years
- Change brake fluid (Chapter Brake Fluid Replacement).
- For the first time after 3 years, then every 2 years, check idle speed, CO concentration, ignition timing. Read the contents of the fault memory (Chapter Engine Electrical Systems).
Every 4 years
- Replace the emergency battery of the automatic emergency call system (Telematik) (Chapter Replacing the emergency battery of the Telematik system).
Every 60,000 km
- Replace spark plugs (Chapter Checking and replacing spark plugs. Checking the condition of high-voltage wires).
- Diesel engine 1.9 l: Replace fuel filter (Chapter Fuel filter replacement).
- Perform a visual inspection of the tightness of the hydraulic circuit of the power steering. Check the fluid level, top up if necessary (Chapter Checking the fluid level of the power steering system).
- On models with AT check the oil level in the final drive, top up if necessary (Chapter Checking the automatic transmission oil level).
- On models with AT «Multitronic» change torque converter fluid (service station work).
Every 90,000 km
- Replace engine air filter element, clean filter housing (Chapter Replacing the Engine Air Filter Element).
- Diesel engine 1.9 l: Check toothed belt and tensioner (Chapter Checking the condition and tension of the toothed belt).
Every 120,000 km
- Petrol engines 2.4 and 3.0 l: Replace toothed belt (Chapter Engine).
- Diesel engine 2.5L: Replace the timing belts for the camshaft drive and injection pump (Chapter Engine).
- Petrol engine 4.2 l: Replace alternator drive V-belt (Chapter Checking the condition of the ribbed belts of the serpentine drive of auxiliary units and Chapter Removal and installation of a belt of a drive of auxiliary units (6-, 8-cylinder)).
Every 180,000 km
- Petrol engines 1.8 and 2.0 l: Replace toothed belt (Chapter Engine).
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