vehicles without extended service intervals. Maintenance is carried out according to the messages of the command-and-reference system when the display shows the message «SERVICE INSP» (technical inspection) starts flashing, but at least once every 12 months or every 15,000 kilometers. In this case, maintenance should be performed on the positions indicated below by the icon «•», and every 30,000 km of run - for all the above positions indicated «•» And «■».
Attention! Under difficult operating conditions, the oil should be changed more frequently. These conditions are: driving mainly for short distances or within the city, frequent driving on mountainous or dusty roads, operating a car with a trailer. When operating the vehicle on dusty roads, replace the engine air filter and dust filter (cabin filter) do it twice.
- vehicles with extended service intervals. When a corresponding message appears, perform all work on the positions marked with icons «•» And «■».
- vehicles with and without extended service intervals. As part of the service, additional work is also carried out, marked with the icon «♦».
Engine
«•» Inspect the engine, components and assemblies in the engine compartment and make sure they are tight.
«•» Engine. Change oil, change oil filter.
«•» Cooling and heating system. Check fluid level, antifreeze concentration. Visually inspect the radiator for leaks, damage, and contamination.
«•» System of release of the fulfilled gases. Inspect and make sure there is no damage.
«■» Vehicles with a diesel engine. Inspect the timing belt. In the presence of damages - and defects a belt replace.
«■» Vehicles with a diesel engine. Inspect the injection pump drive timing belt. Tighten the belt if necessary or replace if defects are found.
«■» Vehicles with a diesel engine. Replace fuel filter.
Gearbox, final drive
«•» Gearbox, final drive, cuffs CV joints. Check condition and make sure there are no leaks.
«■» Vehicles with manual transmission. Check the oil level in the box and add oil if necessary.
Front suspension and steering
«•» Tie rod ends. Check the attachment and clearance, as well as the condition of the dust caps of the ball bearings of the tips.
«•» Ball bearings. Check the condition of the dust caps.
«•» Steering. Check the condition of the bellows and make sure there are no leaks.
Body and interior
«•» Door opening limiters. Lubricate.
«■» Anti-corrosion protection of the bottom and paintwork. Check the status.
«■» Seat belts. Inspect and check condition.
«■» Ventilation/heating. Replace dust filter (cabin filter).
«■» Roof hatch. Clean the guides and lubricate with special grease.
Brakes, tires, wheels
«•» Brake system. Inspect pipelines, hoses, brake cylinders and make sure that there are no leaks or damage.
«•» Check brake fluid level, top up if necessary.
«•» Brake mechanisms. Check the residual thickness of the brake pads.
«•» Tires. Check the tread height and tire pressure. Check tires for wear and damage (including spare wheel).
«■» Tighten the wheel bolts to 120 Nm.
Electrical system
«•» All consumers of the onboard electrical network. Check functionality.
«•» Lighting. Check operation and, if necessary, adjust the headlight range.
«•» Glass cleaners and washers. Check the condition of the brush rubber band. If brushes «scrape» on the glass, check the angle of the brushes and adjust it.
«•» Readout-command device. Delete the old maintenance data and enter new ones.
«•» Accumulator battery. Check the fastening strength and the electrolyte level in the cells.
Every two years
«•» Change the brake fluid. Brake fluid should be changed every two years regardless of mileage.
«•» Check the CO content. Such an analysis should be carried out for the first time after 3 years of operation, and then every 2 years. At the same time, the idle speed, CO, ignition timing are checked, as well as a printout of information from the self-diagnosis system about malfunctions.
Every four years
«♦» Vehicles with an automatic emergency call system «Telematik». Replace the system battery.
Every 60,000 km of run
«♦» Replace spark plugs.
«♦» Replace the air filter element and clean the filter housing.
«♦» Check the fluid level in the power steering and top up if necessary.
«♦» Cars with automatic transmission. Check the transmission fluid level and top up if necessary.
«♦» Vehicles with gearbox «Multitronic». Change gear oil. The work is done in the workshop.
«♦» 4x4 vehicles («allroad quattro»). Perform divider adjustment. The work is done in the workshop.
Every 120,000 km
«♦» Vehicles with a gasoline engine. Replace the ribbed belt and, if necessary, the V-belt.
«♦» Vehicles with a 4.2 liter petrol engine. Replace toothed belt.
«♦» Vehicles with a 2.7 liter petrol engine. Replace toothed belt, toothed belt tensioner, idler and tensioner.
«♦» Vehicles with a diesel engine. Replace both timing belts and injection pump.
It is recommended at least every 4-6 weeks to check and, if necessary, increase the pressure in the tires, check and also, if necessary, replenish the volume of engine oil and liquids of the cooling system, wiper and washer.
Attention! When buying spare parts, it is recommended to have a technical passport of the car with you, because often to identify a car you need to know its body number, model range or year of manufacture. In order to be completely sure that a part will be purchased that is absolutely identical to the previous one, it is recommended, if possible, to take the old part with you in order to compare it with the purchased one.
Engine and exhaust system
In accordance with the maintenance plan, the following types of work must be performed:
«■» Engine. Change oil, change oil filter.
«■» Inspect the engine, components and assemblies in the engine compartment and make sure they are tight.
«■» Check engine oil level.
«■» Replace spark plugs.
«■» System of release of the fulfilled gases. Inspect and make sure there is no damage.
«■» Cooling and heating system. Check fluid level, antifreeze concentration. Perform a visual check for leaks or damage to the radiator..
«■» Vehicles with a diesel engine. Remove condensation from the fuel filter or replace the fuel filter.
«■» Replace the air filter element.
«■» Vehicles with a diesel engine. Check the condition of the timing belt and the injection pump timing belt. If necessary, replace the injection pump timing belt.
«■» Check CO content. Print out the registered trouble codes. The work is done in the workshop.
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