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WARNING
Inadequate servicing, no servicing at all, or failure to adhere to service intervals can result
in breakdowns, accidents or serious injury.
• Have your service work carried out by an authorised Volkswagen dealership or
workshop.
NOTICE
Volkswagen is not responsible for any vehicle damage caused by inadequate service work
or the lack of part availability.
Scope of service
The scope of service includes all maintenance work that is necessary in order to keep your vehicle
roadworthy (depending on the operating conditions and vehicle equipment, e.g. engine, gearbox or
service fluids). The maintenance work is divided into inspection work and servicing work. You can
find out what work is required in detail for your vehicle:
• From your Volkswagen dealership.
• From your qualified workshop.
• In the electronic repair and workshop information system erWin at https://erwin.volkswagen.de.
Inspection work
Electrics
• 12-volt vehicle battery: check and replace if necessary.
• Lighting: check.
• High-voltage components: check.
• Horn: check.
• Headlight setting: check.
• Service interval display: reset.
Engine/gearbox
• Exhaust system: check.
• Gearbox and final drive: check.
• Gas system: check.
• Poly V-belt: check.
• Cooling system: check.
• Engine and components in engine compartment: check.
• Engine oil level: check.
Running gear
• Swivel joints/track rods: check.
• Tyres: check.
• Brake system: check.
• Brake pads/discs: check.
• Brake fluid level: check.
• Boots: check.
• Coupling rod and stabiliser bearings: check.
• Pneumatic suspension: check.
• Breakdown set: check.
• Tyre pressure on all wheels: check.
• Power steering: check.
• Shock absorbers/coil springs: check.
Body
• Roof systems: check.
• Windscreen: check.
• Body: check for corrosion.
• Wiper blades: check.
• Window wiper and washer system: check.
• Door arresters: lubricate.
• Underbody: check.
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