Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Service Program A
| Program point: | |||||||||||
| - | km x 1000: | 12 | 24 | 36 | 48 | 60 | 72 | 84 | 96 | 108 | 120 |
| - | miles x 1000: | 7.5 | 15 | 22.5 | 30 | 37.5 | 45 | 52.5 | 60 | 67.5 | 75 |
| Parking brake - check and adjust |
- | - | x | - | x | - | x | - | x | - | x |
| Washer and wipers for windshields and headlamps - check the function and for signs of wear |
- | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| Engine - check for leaks |
Check for signs of oil, coolant, power steering fluid and brake fluid leaks. | - | x | - | x | - | x | - | x | - | x |
| Program point: | |||||||||||
| - | km x 1000: | 12 | 24 | 36 | 48 | 60 | 72 | 84 | 96 | 108 | 120 |
| - | miles x 1000: | 7.5 | 15 | 22.5 | 30 | 37.5 | 45 | 52.5 | 60 | 67.5 | 75 |
| Raise the vehicle | |||||||||||
| Engine, transmission, transmission - check for leaks |
In event of leakage from the transmission, check the oil level. | - | x | - | x | - | x | - | x | - | x |
| Engine oil, oil filter - drain the oil. Replace the oil filter |
- | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| Automatic transmission The oil does not normally need changing. The oil must be changed if instructed in the text information display. |
NOTE:
For vehicles used as taxis or primarily used for towing, change oil according to the service program.
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| Wheels and tires (excluding spare wheel) - check for damage, wear, tire pressure |
- | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| Program point: | |||||||||||
| - | km x 1000: | 12 | 24 | 36 | 48 | 60 | 72 | 84 | 96 | 108 | 120 |
| - | miles x 1000: | 7.5 | 15 | 22.5 | 30 | 37.5 | 45 | 52.5 | 60 | 67.5 | 75 |
| Drive shafts - check the play - check rubber bellows |
- | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | x | x | x |
| Brake pads, brake discs - check |
see BRAKE PADS, FRONT, CHECK see BRAKE PADS, REAR, CHECK |
x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| Brake lines, fuel lines - check for leakage and damage |
- | - | - | - | x | - | - | - | x | - | - |
| Exhaust system - check for leakage, mounting |
- | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | x | x | x |
| Program point: | |||||||||||
| - | km x 1000: | 12 | 24 | 36 | 48 | 60 | 72 | 84 | 96 | 108 | 120 |
| - | miles x 1000: | 7.5 | 15 | 22.5 | 30 | 37.5 | 45 | 52.5 | 60 | 67.5 | 75 |
| Front suspension and steering - check for wear according to: Wheel angles check |
- | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | x | x | x |
| Rear wheel suspension - check for wear according to: Wheel angles check |
- | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | x | x | x |
| AWD: Final drive, bevel gear - check for leaks |
Only check the oil level if there is leakage. | - | x | - | x | - | x | - | x | - | x |
| AWD: Propeller shaft, pilot bearing, universal joint - check for signs of wear |
- | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | x | x | x |
| Lower the vehicle | |||||||||||
| Air cleaner (ACL), engine - replace |
Clean the air cleaner (ACL) housing.
NOTE:
Change only according to km/miles interval |
- | - | - | - | x | - | - | - | - | x |
| Spark plugs - replace |
NOTE:
Change only according to km/miles interval |
- | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | x |
| Program point: | |||||||||||
| - | km x 1000: | 12 | 24 | 36 | 48 | 60 | 72 | 84 | 96 | 108 | 120 |
| - | miles x 1000: | 7.5 | 15 | 22.5 | 30 | 37.5 | 45 | 52.5 | 60 | 67.5 | 75 |
| Top up the engine oil | - | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| Fluid levels - engine compartment - check and adjust brake fluid, clutch fluid, coolant, washer fluid |
- | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| Engine coolant - check and adjust anti-freeze rating/ anti-corrosion agent |
- | - | x | - | x | - | x | - | x | - | x |
| Auxiliaries belts belt tensioner - replace according to the service program or: - replace at a maximum 10 year interval |
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| Program point: | |||||||||||
| - | km x 1000: | 12 | 24 | 36 | 48 | 60 | 72 | 84 | 96 | 108 | 120 |
| - | miles x 1000: | 7.5 | 15 | 22.5 | 30 | 37.5 | 45 | 52.5 | 60 | 67.5 | 75 |
| Vehicles with temporary tire sealing kit - check the container with sealer fluid, replace every fourth year, see decal. |
- | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Spare wheel - check for damage, wear, tire pressure |
- | - | - | - | x | - | - | - | x | - | - |
| Program point: | |||||||||||
| - | km x 1000: | 12 | 24 | 36 | 48 | 60 | 72 | 84 | 96 | 108 | 120 |
| - | miles x 1000: | 7.5 | 15 | 22.5 | 30 | 37.5 | 45 | 52.5 | 60 | 67.5 | 75 |
| Air cleaner (ACL) passenger compartment - replace |
- | - | x | - | x | - | x | - | x | - | x |
| Roof system C70 - check - lubrication |
- | - | x | - | x | - | x | - | x | - | x |
| Brake fluid - replace |
Recommend that a customer with normal mileage has the fluid replaced every other year. | - | - | - | - | x | - | - | - | - | x |
| - |
NOTE:
Change every year if the car is used for mountain driving or is mainly used in humid climates.
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| SRI - set the service reminder indicator (SRI) to zero |
see RESETTING THE SERVICE REMINDER INDICATOR (SRI) . | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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