If the vehicle is used in severe conditions, particularly in dusty areas, with trailer towing at low speeds, or for short trips, more frequent maintenance is recommended.
Weekly or every 400 km
Check the following items:
- engine oil level;
- coolant level;
- brake fluid level;
- the presence of water in the windshield washer reservoir;
- operation of the glow plug indicator lamp (diesel engines);
- the condition of the battery, tires, windshield wipers and all light bulbs.
Maintenance every 15,000 km "Inspektions-Service"
Change engine oil. Replace oil filter.
On a diesel engine, drain the water from the fuel filter.
Check the exhaust tract for secure fastening, for leaks and damage.
Inspect the engine for leaks and damage.
Direct injection diesel engine (TDI or SDI) check toothed belt wear.
Check coolant level and antifreeze concentration. If necessary, add liquid or bring the concentration to normal.
Display information from the memory of control units of all systems checked in self-diagnosis mode.
Check and, if necessary, adjust the idle speed. The operation is performed only on a vehicle with a naturally aspirated diesel engine (except SDI) and provided that the deadline for the next test for the toxicity of exhaust gases has not yet come.
Check the thickness of the front and rear brake pads.
Inspection check the brake system for leaks and damage.
Check that the brake fluid level matches the actual wear of the brake pads.
By inspection, check the gearbox, final drive and protective covers for cardan joints for leaks and damage.
Check the covers of the constant velocity joints for leaks and damage.
Check the play in the tie rod ends, as well as the reliability of their fastening and the condition of the covers.
Check the electrolyte level in the battery. If necessary, top up with distilled water.
Check the remaining tread height and wear pattern on all tires, including the one mounted on the spare wheel. Check and, if necessary, adjust the air pressure in the tires.
Lubricate door locks and mounting pins.
Check the operation of the lighting devices, direction indicators, emergency lights and the trunk light.
Check the operation of the interior and glove box lighting, as well as the operation of the sound signal and control lamps.
Visually check the front airbags for external damage.
Check the operation and adjustment of the system of wipers, windshield washers, headlight cleaners and headlight washers (if they are). If necessary, adjust the nozzles and add fluid to the system fill tank.
Check and, if necessary, adjust the installation of the brushes in the initial position and the angular position of the wiper arms.
Set the service indicator to zero (if he is).
Test the car on the go and perform the exit control.
Operations to be performed in excess of the regulations "Inspektions-Service" every 30,000 km
On an engine without an automatic tensioning pulley, check the condition of the V-ribbed belt. Check and, if necessary, adjust its tension.
On a diesel engine, replace the fuel filter.
Check the oil level in the gearbox and final drive housing. If necessary, add oil.
Replace dust filter (if he is) in the cabin.
Check and, if necessary, adjust the headlight setting.
Inspection inspection to check the protective coating of the bottom of the body for damage.
Apply grease to the sliding top rails (if he is).
Operations to be performed every 60,000 km in excess of the regulations "Inspektions-Service" according to the two previous lists
Replace spark plugs.
Wash the air filter housing and replace its filter element.
Check the condition of the V-ribbed belt.
Check the fluid level in the power steering booster. Top up hydraulic fluid if necessary.
Check the hydraulic fluid level (ATF) in an automatic transmission. Add fluid if necessary.
Check the oil level in the main gear housing of the automatic transmission. If necessary, add transmission oil.
Operations to be performed in excess of the regulations "Inspektions-Service" every 90,000 km.
Replace toothed belt and toothed belt tensioner.
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