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terval indicator (not flexible)

Service

– Inspection service according to the

maintenance interval indicator

♦ at every 1 year, every 30,000 km and

every 60,000 km

 

7) In vehicles using diesel with high sulfur content, the oil must be changed at

every 7,500 km. Countries with high sulfur content in diesel, 

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2.1.6

Service intervals - Models ▸ 2007 (Eu‐

rope)

Intervals according to the maintenance in‐

terval indicator (not flexible)

Service

– Oil change service according to the

maintenance interval indicator

♦ at every 15,000 km or every 1 year,

whichever occurs first, (for all coun‐

tries)

8)

– Inspection Service

♦ at every 30,000 km or every 2 years,

whichever occurs first.

 

8) In vehicles using diesel with high sulfur content, the oil must be changed at

every 7,500 km. Countries with high sulfur content in diesel, 

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2.1.7

Models 2008▸ (Europe) and Models

2009▸ (except Europe)

Intervals according to the maintenance in‐

terval indicator (not flexible)

Service

– Oil change service according to the

maintenance interval indicator

♦ at every 15,000 km or every 1 year,

whichever occurs first, (for all coun‐

tries)

9)

– Intermediate service

♦ at every 30,000 km or every 2 years,

whichever occurs first, (for all coun‐

tries)

 

– Inspection Service

♦ at every 60,000 km or 3 years and,

then, every 2 years, whichever occurs

first, (for all countries)

 

9) In vehicles using diesel with high sulfur content, the oil must be changed at

every 7,500 km. Countries with high sulfur content in diesel, 

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2.2

Delivery inspection

The Delivery Inspection is valid for both service plans for models

▸ 2007 and ▸ 2008 and service plans for models 2008 and 2009▸.
♦ The sequence of each service operation was tested and opti‐

mized. It shall be adhered to so as to prevent unnecessary

service interruptions.

♦ For delivery inspection, it is mandatory that the vehicle is

washed and has no wax residues.

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facturing date exceeding 5 months, the engine oil, oil filter, and

oil draining plug sealing ring must be changed!

♦ If the battery is disconnected, the power window drive auto‐

matic closing function will not operate. Thus, this function must

be reprogrammed before delivering the vehicle. The vehicle

battery cannot be disconnected after reprogramming. Power

window drive - reprogram 

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Work volume

Service

– Self-diagnosis: refer to the fault memory of all systems with the Diagnosis,

measurement and information system .

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– Battery - check the battery terminals for proper seating.

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– Battery: check the charge capacity (the vehicle must have been turned off

for at least 2 hours).

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– Airbag: check turn on.

 

– Ignition cables and spark plug connectors: check the condition and fasten‐

ing.

 

– Wheel fastening screws: apply the recommended torque.

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– Switches, electric consumers, indicators and other commands: check op‐

eration.

 

– Install all vehicle components (if available): mats, wipers, spoiler, roof an‐

tenna, hub caps, coverings, super hub caps and caps.

 

– Rear license plate (only Fox Europe): install.

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– Clock (if available): check the operation and set the time.

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– Radio: activate the anti-theft code

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– Reading radio code using Diagnosis, measurement and information system

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– Fire extinguisher: check connection and charge and remove the plastic pro‐

tection (identification letters AQZ and BAH).

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– Radio tag (part of the radio's Instruction Manual): get the sticker with the

serial number and the fixed code.

 

– Windshield/rear window wiper and washer: check operation; if necessary,

adjust the ejectors and replenish the reservoir with additive liquid up to the

maximum level.

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– Engine oil: complete the level (only for vehicles manufactured within the last

5 months).

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– Engine oil and oil draining plug sealing ring: replace (only for vehicles man‐

ufactured within the last 5 months).

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– Engine oil filter: replace (only for vehicles manufactured within the last 5

months).

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– Engine and components in the engine compartment (upper section): visually

check for damages and leakages.

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– Cooling system coolant: replenish the level.

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– ATF oil reservoir for power steering: replenish the level.

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– Brake fluid level: check the level and replenish, if necessary.

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– Safety devices for transport: remove

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– Vehicle bottom section; engine and engine compartment components,

brakes, axles, gearbox/differential shafts, steering wheel, joint bellows, flex‐

ible tubes, liquid reservoir: check visually for possible damage and leaks

(without removing the lower noise insulation from the engine compartment).

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– Lower body section protection - check visually for damage.

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– Plastic protection for seats, on the lower section of door linings, sun visors

and carpets: remove.

 

– Tyres (including spare wheel): check.

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– Tyre pressure (including spare wheel): calibrate

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– Vehicle interior: check for cleaning and, if necessary, clean: front and back

seats, internal linings, carpet/mats and windows.

 

– Vehicle exterior: check and clean: paintwork, decoration elements, win‐

dows, front and rear window wipers.

 

– Maintenance interval indicator (if available) : reset.

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– Maintenance and Warranty book: record the delivery inspection and write

the next service.

 

– Service tag: write the date of the next service (including brake fluid change)

and attach the tag to the left side of the command panel or to the left door

pillar (B).

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– Check the integrity of onboard literature and prepare for delivery to cus‐

tomer.

 

– Perform a test run.

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2.3

Oil Change Service

The oil change service is valid for both service plans for models

▸ 2007 and 2008 and service plans for models ▸ 2008 and 2009▸.

Note

♦

Use oils with high lubrication performance according to spec‐

ifications VW 502 00 (petrol) and VW 505 00 or 505 01 (SDI),

(diesel PD) and VW 505 01 (TDI).

♦

For countries with high sulfur content in Diesel, the Engine Oil

Change Service must be carried out every 7500 km. Countries

where the sulfur content is higher 

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Oil change service performed at every 15,000 km or 1 year.
Notes for carrying out tasks
The sequence of each service operation was tested and opti‐

mized. It shall be adhered to so as to prevent unnecessary service

interruptions.
If the battery is disconnected, the power window drive automatic

closing function will not operate. Thus, this function must be re‐

programmed before delivering the vehicle. The vehicle battery

cannot be disconnected after reprogramming. Power window

drive - reprogram 

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Inform the customer in case of problems within a service scope

that require a Repair action.
Ask the customer about installing new Windscreen wiper blades

and adding window cleaning -G 052 131 A1- until 07/2005 and

window cleaning -G 052 184 A2- until 08/2005 or cleaning and

antifreeze product -G 052 164- to the Windscreen/rear window

wiper system.
A tolerance of “up to 1,000 km” is acceptable, above or below the

indicated mileage, in services based on mileage, and “one

month”, after or before the indicated time, for services based on

time.

Application

Windshield/rear window washer

additive

Proportion

EUROPE only

-G 052 164 A1- or -G 052 164 A2- 300 ml additive to 700 ml water

Tropical climate countries

-G 052 131 A1- until 07/2005

50 ml of additive for 950 ml of water.

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Windshield/rear window washer

additive

Proportion

 

-G 052 184 A2- from 08/2005

100 ml additive for 990 ml water.

Oil Change Service

Service

Engine compartment
– Engine oil: fill

Diesel engine: Identification letter BNM, filling capacity 4,2 l; standard 505 01

(VW).

Diesel engine: Identification letters ASY, 4.3-l filling volume, standard 505 00

(VW) or 505 01 (VW).

Petrol engines: Identification letters AQZ, filling capacity 3.3 l; standard 502 00

(VW).

Petrol engines: Identification letters BAH, BLH, and CFZA, filling capacity 4.0 l;

standard 502 00 (VW).

Petrol engine: Identification letter BMD, filling capacity 2.85 l; standard 502 00

(VW).

Petrol engine: Identification letter BKR, filling capacity 3,3 l; standard 502 00

(VW).

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– Engine oil filter: replace.

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– Battery: fill the electrolyte up to the level (except for maintenance-free bat‐

teries and Europe).

 

– Fuel filter: drain the water (Vehicles with diesel engine using bio-diesel ac‐

cording to the DIN E 51 606 or diesel vehicles that do not comply with the

DIN EN 590).

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– Spare wheel support stop: lubricate.

♦ CrossFox only

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Vehicle on raised platform
– Engine oil: drain or aspirate.

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– Rear pads and linings: check the thickness.

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– Brake disks: check the level of wear and corrosion

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Concluding tasks
– Maintenance and Warranty book: record the date and kilometers traveled for

the next service.

 

– Maintenance interval indicator (if available) : reset.

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– Service tag: write the date of the next service (including brake fluid change)

and attach the tag to the left side of the command panel or to the left door

pillar (B).

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2.4

Intermediate service Models ▸2010 (Eu‐

rope) and Models 2009▸ (except Eu‐

rope)

Service based on time or kilometers traveled
Vehicles with “Service based on time or kilometers traveled” have

the PR numbers: QG0.
The Intermediate Service is performed every 30,000 km or 2

years.
Notes for carrying out tasks
The sequence of each service operation was tested and opti‐

mized. It shall be adhered to so as to prevent unnecessary service

interruptions.

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