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There are two options for the frequency of maintenance (M) - depending on operating conditions ("LongLife Service", flexible maintenance schedule) or mileage-time schedule (strict maintenance schedule).
The need for maintenance is reminded by a message displayed on the central display of the instrument cluster (see Section 16 Chapters "Controls and operating techniques").
When working a flexible schedule, it is mandatory to use only the appropriate engine oil (see Specifications), otherwise, you should follow the strict maintenance schedule (see below). Maintenance frequency (service interval) is set depending on the vehicle's operating characteristics, but not less frequently than the intervals specified below:
- for petrol models - 50,000 km or 2 years;
- for 4-cylinder diesel models with VIN up to 8EZ5A 400,000 - 50,000 km or 2 years;
- for 4-cylinder diesel models with VIN from 8EZ5A 400 001 -30 000 km or 2 years;
- for 6-cylinder diesel models with VIN up to 8EZ5A 400,000 -35,000 km or 2 years;
- for 6-cylinder diesel models with VIN from 8EZ5A 400 001 -30 000 km or 2 years.
When servicing a car according to a strict schedule, the oil maintenance frequency is every 15,000 km, or every year.
Volume of service work for cars with VIN up to 8EZ5A 400,000
Procedures performed according to the maintenance indicator
- checking the proper functioning of the front and rear exterior lighting devices;
- checking the proper functioning of the interior and glove compartment lighting, control lamps and indicators, and horn;
- reading fault codes using a diagnostic tool (see Chapter 5);
- lubrication of trunk lid hinges, door stops, lock cylinders, hood latch;
- checking the functioning of the upper hatch mechanism, cleaning and lubricating the guides;
- checking the initial position of the windshield wipers, checking their condition (see Section 7);
- checking the inflation pressure and condition of the tires (including spare), - see Section 12;
- checking the expiration date of a tire repair kit;
- checking the tightness of the connections of the power unit and steering, checking the integrity of the joint boots (see Sections 4, 10 and 11);
- replacement of engine oil and oil filter (see Section 6);
- checking the transmission oil level (see Section 4);
- checking the tightness and integrity of the brake fluid lines under the car (see Section 8);
- checking brake pad wear (see Section 8);
- checking the integrity of the underbody protection;
- checking the fastening, integrity and tightness of the exhaust system;
- checking the integrity of the steering and front suspension boots, their play and fastening (see Section 10);
- checking the battery status (see Section 17);
- checking the level and condition of the coolant (see Section 4);
- cleaning the anti-snow grille (see Section 16);
- checking the condition and tension of the timing belt and fuel injection pump drive belts of 2.5 l diesel engines (see Chapter 2);
- checking headlight adjustment (see Chapter 12);
- reset the maintenance indicator (see Section 16 Chapters "Controls and operating techniques").
Additional procedures
Every 30,000 km:
- replacing the cabin filter (see Section 15);
- replacement of fuel filter 6-cylinder diesel models (see Section 19);
- Every 2 years - change the brake fluid (see Section 9);
- After 3 years from the start of operation, then every 2 years - check the toxicity of exhaust gases;
- Every 4 years - replacement of the battery of the Telematik system (see Section 20);
Every 60,000 km:
- checking the final drive oil level (models with AT), - see Section 4;
- checking the power steering fluid level and hydraulic drive tightness (see Sections 4 and 5);
- replacing the fuel filter of 4-cylinder diesel models (see Section 20);
- CVT fluid replacement (see Section 21);
Every 60,000 km or 6 years (whichever comes first) - replacement of spark plugs for petrol engines (except 4.2 l), - see Section 14:
Every 90,000 km - replacement of the air cleaner filter element (see Section 16);
Every 90,000 km or 6 years (whichever comes first) - replacement of spark plugs for 4.2 l petrol engines, - see Section 14;
Every 120,000 km:
- replacing the timing belt and its tension roller on 4-cylinder TDI-PD diesel engines (see Chapter 2);
- replacement of timing belt of 3.0 l petrol engines (see Chapter 2);
- replacement of timing belt and fuel injection pump of V6 diesel engines (see Chapter 2);
- checking the bearing bushings of the auxiliary drive belt tensioner of V6 diesel engines (see Chapter 2);
Every 180,000 km - replacement of the timing belt of petrol engines 1.8T, 2.0 MPI and 2.0 TFSI (see Chapter 2).
The scope of service work for cars with VIN c 8EZ5A 400 001
Procedures performed according to the maintenance indicator
- reading fault codes using a diagnostic tool (see Chapter 5);
- checking the functioning of the upper hatch mechanism, cleaning and lubricating the guides;
- checking the initial position of the windshield wipers, checking their condition (see Section 7);
- checking the inflation pressure and condition of the tires (including spare), - see Section 12;
- checking the tightness of the connections of the power unit and steering, checking the integrity of the joint boots (see Sections 4, 10 and 11);
- replacement of engine oil and oil filter (see Section 6);
- checking the tightness and integrity of the brake fluid lines under the car (see Section 8);
- checking brake pad wear (see Section 8);
- checking the integrity of the steering dust boots, its play and fastening (see Section 10);
- checking the power steering fluid level and hydraulic drive tightness (see Sections 4 and 5);
- checking the brake fluid level (see Section 4);
- checking the battery status (see Section 17);
- checking the condition and tension of the timing belt and fuel injection pump drive belts of 2.5 l diesel engines (see Chapter 2);
- reset the maintenance indicator (see Section 16 Chapters "Controls and operating techniques").
Additional procedures
Every 30,000 km:
- replacing the cabin filter (see Section 15);
- cleaning the anti-snow grille (see Section 16);
- draining condensate from the fuel filter of 6-cylinder diesel models (see Section 19);
Every 2 years:
- brake fluid replacement (see Section 9);
- checking the expiration date of the tire repair kit.
Every 60,000 km:
- checking the proper functioning of the front and rear exterior lighting devices;
- checking the proper functioning of the interior and glove compartment lighting, control lamps and indicators, and horn;
- lubrication of trunk lid hinges, door stops, lock cylinders, hood latch;
- checking the fastening, integrity and tightness of the exhaust system;
- checking the integrity of the underbody protection;
- checking the level and condition of the coolant (see Section 4);
- checking headlight adjustment (see Chapter 12);
- replacement of fuel filter of diesel models (see Section 20);
- CVT fluid replacement (see Section 21);
- replacement of the air cleaner filter element of the 4.2 FSI engine (see Section 16).
Every 60,000 km or 6 years (whichever comes first) - replacement of spark plugs for petrol engines 1.6 MPI, 1.8T, 2.0 TFSI, 3.0 MPI (see Section 14).
Every 90,000 km:
- replacement of air cleaner filter element (except 4.2 FSI engines), - see Section 16;
- checking the condition and tension of the auxiliary drive belt of the 4.2 l engine (see Section 18);
Every 90,000 km or 6 years (whichever comes first) - replacement of spark plugs for petrol engines 2.0 TFSI, 3.2 FSI. 4.2 MPI and 4.2 FSI - see Section 14.
Every 120,000 km:
- replacement of the timing belt and fuel injection pump drive belt and its tension roller on 2.5 l diesel engines (see Chapter 2);
- replacement of timing belt of diesel engines 1.9 and 2.0 l (see Chapter 2);
- replacing the timing belt of a 3.0 MPI petrol engine (see Chapter 2);
- checking the bearing bushings of the auxiliary drive belt tensioner of V6 diesel engines (see Chapter 2).
After the first 150,000 km, and then every 30,000 km: determination of the soot mass in the diesel particulate filter, if necessary, replacement of the filter (see Chapter 4).
Every 180,000 km - replacement of the timing belt of 1.8T and 2.0 TFSI petrol engines (see Chapter 2).
Every 240,000 km - replacement of the timing belt tension roller for 1.9 and 2.0 l diesel engines (see Chapter 2).