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Maintenance
Audi R8 2015 ➤
Edition 03.2016
Service
Service Department. Technical Information

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Maintenance
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1. General information
2. Preparations
3. Maintenance
Technical information should always be available to the foremen and mechanics, because their
careful and constant adherence to the instructions is essential to ensure vehicle road-worthiness and
safety. In addition, the normal basic safety precautions for working on motor vehicles must, as a
matter of course, be observed.
Service
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Contents
1 General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 --- Change history --- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Engine number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.3 Vehicle identification number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.4 Vehicle data sticker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.1 Vehicle: raising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.2 Engine cover panel: removing and installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.3 Noise insulation: removing and installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.4 Window regulators: activating automatic open/close function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.5 Vehicle diagnostic tester: connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.1 Event memory: reading out and erasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.2 Service interval display: resetting service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.3 Transport mode: deactivating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.4 Transport mode: checking activation and activating if necessary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.5 Battery: reading out status and sending diagnostic log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.6 Battery: checking that battery and battery cables are securely fitted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.7 Battery: checking electrolyte level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.8 Battery: connecting stationary battery charging unit (min. 30A, charging voltage max. 14.8 V
on IV characteristic curve) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.9 Battery: determining and recording state of charge (SOC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.10 Mirror hanger indicating defective battery: renewing battery on affected vehicles . . . . . . . . 21
3.11 Brake fluid: changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.12 Brake fluid (vehicles older than 12 months): changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3.13 Brake fluid: checking fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3.14 Brake system: checking condition of brake hoses, and checking that caps are fitted on bleeder
screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3.15 Brake pads: checking thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
3.16 Brake discs: checking for surface rust and operating brakes to clean if necessary . . . . . . 28
3.17 Parking brake: releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
3.18 Tyres: checking condition and wear pattern, and checking and recording tread depth . . . . 29
3.19 Tyres: checking tyre pressures and adjusting if necessary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3.20 Tyres (except spare wheel): checking tyre pressures and adjusting to 3.5 bar if necessary
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
3.21 Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator: storing changed tyre pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
3.22 Tyre repair kit: checking that set is complete, and checking and recording expiry date . . 32
3.23 Wheel bolts: tightening to specified torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
3.24 Suspension struts on front and rear axle: removing locking elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
3.25 Components of front and rear axles: checking play, secure attachment and protective
boots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
3.26 Engine, gearbox, final drive and steering: checking for leaks and damage . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
3.27 Vehicle (from below): checking for damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
3.28 Underbody: checking trim, wheel housing liners, side members and pipes/wiring for damage,
and checking that they are properly secured . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
3.29 Front lid arrester hook: lubricating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
3.30 Front lid locks: lubricating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
3.31 Windscreen washer system: checking spray pattern and adjusting if necessary . . . . . . . . 42
3.32 Wiper blades: checking for damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
3.33 Headlights: checking for correct adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
3.34 Headlights and reversing lights, side lights, number plate lights, turn signals, hazard warning
lights: checking operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
3.35 Luggage compartment lighting: checking operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
3.36 Luggage compartment: removing protective film and felt pieces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
3.37 Glove box light, interior lighting and reading light: checking operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
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3.38 Horn: checking operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
3.39 Passenger airbag: checking key switch on / off and setting to "on" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
3.40 Owner's literature: checking that all documents are present . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
3.41 Service Schedule: affixing vehicle data sticker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
3.42 Service Schedule: entering Delivery Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
3.43 Seat belts: checking that retaining rivets are fitted, and checking locking action of automatic
belt retractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
3.44 Vehicle interior: removing protective covers for seats and carpet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
3.45 Vehicle interior: checking that it is clean and cleaning if necessary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
3.46 Vehicle interior: removing any objects other than those protecting interior surfaces . . . . . . 48
3.47 Vehicle interior and exterior: checking for and documenting any damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
3.48 Instrument cluster: checking warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
3.49 Warning triangle: checking availability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
3.50 First-aid kit: checking and recording expiry date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
3.51 Vehicle keys: checking operation and recording number of keys given to customer . . . . . . 49
3.52 Vehicle key: removing from ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
3.53 Vehicle key(s), wheel covers and owner's literature: checking availability and recording
number present . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
3.54 Sun visors: checking that they are folded up and folding up if necessary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
3.55 Luggage compartment cover and sun blind: checking that they are rolled up and rolling up if
necessary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
3.56 Engine oil: draining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
3.57 Engine oil: renewing oil filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
3.58 Engine oil: filling up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
3.59 Engine oil: checking oil level and correcting if necessary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
3.60 Water drain for oil filler neck: checking for dirt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
3.61 Spark plugs: renewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
3.62 Cooling system: checking anti-freeze and coolant level, and correcting if necessary . . . . 57
3.63 Air cleaner: renewing filter element and cleaning housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
3.64 Dust and pollen filter: renewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
3.65 Fuel tank: adding fuel additive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
3.66 Tank flap unit: checking seal for damage and correct seating, and checking water drain for
dirt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
3.67 Vehicle doors: removing edge protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
3.68 Vehicle exterior: checking unprotected areas for dirt, and cleaning if necessary . . . . . . . . 67
3.69 Vehicle exterior: removing protective film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
3.70 Protective transport film and car cover: checking position and correcting if necessary . . . . 67
3.71 Protective transport film: renewing according to manufacturer's instructions . . . . . . . . . . 67
3.72 Car cover: renewing according to manufacturer's instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
3.73 Paintwork, trims, side windows and wiper blades: checking cleanliness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
3.74 Body: checking vehicle paintwork for damage and corrosion from below and with front lid,
rear lid and doors open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
3.75 Vehicles parked outdoors: locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
3.76 Vehicles parked outdoors: covering unprotected vehicles with protective transport film and
car cover (not for vehicles with control number 5K0 on data sticker on windscreen) . . . . . . 68
3.77 Road test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
3.78 Stock vehicles: observing measures specified in Maintenance table for stock vehicles (see
“Before handing vehicle over to customer”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
3.79 Accessories: installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
3.80 Check list "Documentation of cleaning and care routine": checking availability . . . . . . . . . . 70
3.81 Check list "Documentation of cleaning and care routine": signing and placing in vehicle
wallet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
3.82 Cleaning and care: checking that required measures have been carried out on time . . . . 70
3.83 Stock vehicle care management: deciding and recording date of next check . . . . . . . . . . 70
3.84 Front final drive: changing gear oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
3.85 Display instruments: setting time and date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
3.86 Manual gearbox/automatic gearbox: selecting 1st gear/park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
3.87 Dual clutch gearbox (S tronic): changing ATF and renewing exchangeable ATF filter . . . . 71
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3.88 Haldex coupling: changing Haldex oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
3.89 Interior mirror: calibrating compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
3.90 Instrument cluster: resetting driver information system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
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1 General information
(AIGG000739; Edition 03.2016)
Change history ⇒ page 1
Engine number ⇒ page 1
Vehicle identification number ⇒ page 2
Vehicle data sticker ⇒ page 2
1.1 --- Change history ---
N
o.
Date Chapter Changes made
2 02.11.20
15
Various chapters on stock vehicles New chapter
Various chapters on Delivery Inspection New chapter
Overview of engines Chapter deleted. An overview of
engines (including adjustment val‐
ues of tester for oil level indicator
T40178) can be found in the Work‐
shop Manual under ⇒ Power unit;
Rep. gr. 00 ; Technical data
Fuel tank: adding fuel additive ⇒ page 65 Chapter updated
1 13.07.20
15
All New document
Note
For greater clarity, only the last three updates to the document
are listed.
1.2 Engine number
Note
The engine number consists of the engine code letters (3 or 4
characters) and the serial number.
10-cyl. petrol engine 5.2 ltr. FSI ⇒ page 1
1.2.1 10-cyl. petrol engine 5.2 ltr. FSI
The engine number is located at the front on top of the cylinder
block -arrow-.
In addition, the engine code letters are listed on the vehicle data
sticker ⇒ page 2 .
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1.3 Vehicle identification number
Depending on the equipment and country-specific version, the
vehicle identification number is located:
♦ At the bottom left edge of the windscreen -A-
♦ Optional: In the MMI under »Car systems«
♦ On the vehicle data sticker ⇒ page 2
The vehicle identification number consists of the following:
WAU ZZZ 4S Z B A / N 000 234
Manufactur‐
er's mark
Filler charac‐
ters
Type Filler charac‐
ters
Model year Production lo‐
cation
Serial number
1.4 Vehicle data sticker
The vehicle data sticker is located:
♦ In the Service Schedule
♦ On the cover of the fuse box
The vehicle data sticker contains the following vehicle data:
1 - Vehicle identification number
2 - Vehicle model, manufacturer's code, engine type and power
output, production month and year
3 - Engine and gearbox code letters (not specified on some export
models)
4 - Paint number, interior equipment number
5 - Numbers for optional extras
6 - Fuel consumption: urban, extra urban, combined, CO2 (not
specified on some export models)
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2 Preparations
Vehicle: raising ⇒ page 3
Engine cover panel: removing and installing ⇒ page 4
Noise insulation: removing and installing ⇒ page 4
Window regulators: activating automatic open/close function
⇒ page 6
Vehicle diagnostic tester: connecting ⇒ page 6
2.1 Vehicle: raising
Caution
Risk of damage to vehicle due to incorrect use of lifting plat‐
form.
♦ Do not exceed the permissible lifting capacity of the lifting
platform.
♦ The vehicle should be lifted only at the points shown in the
illustration.
♦ Position support plates so that they are aligned centrally
below the lifting points.
♦ Ensure sufficient clearance between low-mounted vehicle
components and the lifting platform.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Drive-on ramps - T 40081-
Procedure:
– If support arms of lifting platform cannot be positioned under
side members: Drive vehicle onto drive-on ramps - T 40081- .
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– Front: Position support plates of lifting platform at positions on
underbody shown in illustration -arrows- (near wheel hous‐
ings).
– Rear: Position support plates of lifting platform within indented
circles on underbody -arrows-.
2.2 Engine cover panel: removing and in‐
stalling
10-cyl. petrol engine 5.2 ltr. FSI ⇒ page 4
2.2.1 10-cyl. petrol engine 5.2 ltr. FSI
Procedure for removing:
– Carefully pull engine cover panel -1- off retaining pins one after
another -arrows-.
Procedure for installing:
– Position engine cover panel on retaining pins and then use
your hands to press it onto retaining pins, one after the other.
2.3 Noise insulation: removing and installing
Noise insulation (front) ⇒ page 4
Noise insulation (rear) ⇒ page 5
2.3.1 Noise insulation (front)
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783- , measuring range 2 to 10 Nm
♦ Or: torque wrench - V.A.G 1410- , measuring range 4 to 20
Nm
♦ Or: torque wrench - VAS 6854- , measuring range 5 to 13 Nm
♦ Or: torque wrench - VAS 6583- , measuring range 3 to 60 Nm
♦ Or: torque wrench - V.A.G 1331- , measuring range 6 to 50
Nm
Table of tightening torques for installation:
Component/fastener [Nm]
Securing bolts 10
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Procedure for removing:
– Unscrew bolts -arrows-.
– Unfasten spreader rivet -1-.
– Repeat procedure on opposite side of vehicle.
– Remove noise insulation -2-.
Procedure for installing:
Install in reverse sequence. Note tightening torques (see table of
tightening torques for installation ⇒ page 4 ).
2.3.2 Noise insulation (rear)
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783- , measuring range 2 to 10 Nm
Table of tightening torques for installation:
Component/fastener [Nm]
Securing bolts for spoiler 10
Securing bolts for noise insulation 2.5
Procedure for removing:
– Unscrew bolts -2-.
– Unfasten spreader rivet -1-.
– Detach spoiler -3-.
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– Unscrew bolts -arrows-.
– Unfasten spreader rivet -2-.
– Repeat procedure on opposite side of vehicle.
– Remove noise insulation -1-.
Procedure for installing:
Install in reverse sequence. Note tightening torques (see table of
tightening torques for installation ⇒ page 5 ).
2.4 Window regulators: activating automatic
open/close function
If the vehicle battery was disconnected, the automatic open/close
function for the electric windows must be reactivated.
Procedure:
– Pull up on window regulator switch until windows are com‐
pletely closed.
– Release switch and pull on it again for at least one second.
– Repeat procedure with all window regulators.
2.5 Vehicle diagnostic tester: connecting
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Diagnosis system - VAS 6160 A-
♦ Remote diagnosis head - VAS 5054A-
♦ Or: Diagnosis interface - VAS 5055-
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Procedure:
– Plug connector for remote diagnosis head - VAS 5054A- into
diagnostic connection in vehicle.
– Switch on diagnostic system - VAS 6160 A- .
– Switch on ignition.
– Follow the menu on the screen to start the desired functions.
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3 Maintenance
Front final drive: changing gear oil ⇒ page 70
Display instruments: setting time and date ⇒ page 70
Battery: checking that battery and battery cables are securely fit‐
ted ⇒ page 14
Battery: determining and recording state of charge (SOC)
⇒ page 18
Battery: checking electrolyte level ⇒ page 15
Battery: connecting stationary battery charging unit (min. 30A,
charging voltage max. 14.8 V on IV characteristic curve)
⇒ page 17
Battery: reading out status and sending diagnostic log
⇒ page 13
Axles (front and rear): checking components for play and secure
attachment, and checking protective boots ⇒ page 37
Passenger airbag: checking key switch on / off and setting to "on"
⇒ page 46
Tyres: checking tyre pressures and adjusting if necessary
⇒ page 30
Tyres: checking condition and wear pattern, and checking and
recording tread depth ⇒ page 29
Tyres (except spare wheel): checking tyre pressures and adjust‐
ing to 3.5 bar if necessary ⇒ page 31
Owner's literature: checking that all documents are present
⇒ page 46
Brake system: checking condition of brake hoses, and checking
that caps are fitted on bleeder screws ⇒ page 26
Brake pads: checking thickness ⇒ page 27
Brake fluid: checking fluid level ⇒ page 25
Brake fluid: changing ⇒ page 21
Brake fluid (vehicles older than 12 months): changing
⇒ page 25
Brake discs: checking for surface rust and operating brakes to
clean if necessary ⇒ page 28
Checklist "Documentation of cleaning and care routine": checking
availability ⇒ page 70
Checklist "Documentation of cleaning and care routine": signing
and placing in vehicle wallet ⇒ page 70
Dual clutch gearbox (S tronic): changing ATF and renewing ex‐
changeable ATF filter ⇒ page 71
Event memory: reading out and erasing ⇒ page 12
Headlights and reversing lights, side lights, number plate lights,
turn signals, hazard warning lights: checking operation
⇒ page 44
Mirror hanger indicating defective battery: renewing battery on
affected vehicles ⇒ page 21
Vehicle exterior: checking unprotected areas for dirt, and cleaning
if necessary ⇒ page 67
Vehicle exterior: removing protective film ⇒ page 67
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Vehicle interior: checking that it is clean and cleaning if necessary
⇒ page 47
Vehicle interior: removing any objects other than those protecting
interior surfaces ⇒ page 48
Vehicle interior: removing protective covers for seats and carpet
⇒ page 47
Vehicle interior and exterior: checking for and documenting any
damage ⇒ page 48
Vehicle (from below): checking for damage ⇒ page 40
Vehicle key: removing from ignition lock ⇒ page 49
Vehicle key(s): checking operation and recording number of keys
given to customer ⇒ page 49
Vehicle key(s), wheel covers and owner's literature: checking
availability and recording number present ⇒ page 49
Vehicle doors: removing edge protection ⇒ page 67
Front lid arrester hook: lubricating ⇒ page 41
Cleaning and care: checking that required measures have been
carried out on time ⇒ page 70
Suspension struts on front and rear axle: removing locking ele‐
ments ⇒ page 33
Luggage compartment cover and sun blind: checking that they
are rolled up and rolling up if necessary ⇒ page 50
Glove box light, interior lighting and reading light: checking oper‐
ation ⇒ page 45
Haldex coupling: changing Haldex oil ⇒ page 71
Vehicles parked outdoors: locking ⇒ page 68
Vehicles parked outdoors: covering unprotected vehicles with
protective transport film and car cover (not for vehicles with con‐
trol number 5K0 on data sticker on windscreen) ⇒ page 68
Interior mirror: calibrating compass ⇒ page 71
Body: checking vehicle paintwork for damage and corrosion from
below and with front lid, rear lid and doors open ⇒ page 68
Front lid locks: lubricating ⇒ page 41
Luggage compartment: removing protective film and felt pieces
⇒ page 45
Luggage compartment lighting: checking operation ⇒ page 45
Instrument cluster: resetting driver information system
⇒ page 71
Instrument cluster: checking warning lamps ⇒ page 48
Fuel tank: adding fuel additive ⇒ page 65
Cooling system: checking anti-freeze and coolant level, and cor‐
recting if necessary ⇒ page 57
Air cleaner: renewing filter element and cleaning housing
⇒ page 60
Engine, gearbox, final drive and steering: checking for leaks and
damage ⇒ page 40
Engine oil: draining ⇒ page 50
Engine oil: renewing oil filter ⇒ page 51
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Engine oil: filling up ⇒ page 52
Engine oil: checking oil level and correcting if necessary
⇒ page 53
Parking brake: releasing ⇒ page 29
Road test ⇒ page 68
Wheel bolts: tightening to specified torque ⇒ page 32
Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator: storing changed tyre pressures
⇒ page 31
Tyre repair kit: checking that set is complete, and checking and
recording expiry date ⇒ page 32
Manual gearbox/automatic gearbox: selecting 1st gear/park
⇒ page 71
Windscreen washer system: checking spray pattern and adjust‐
ing if necessary ⇒ page 42
Wiper blades: checking for damage ⇒ page 42
Headlights: checking for correct adjustment ⇒ page 43
Service interval display: resetting service ⇒ page 12
Service Schedule: affixing vehicle data sticker ⇒ page 46
Service Schedule: entering Delivery Inspection ⇒ page 46
Seat belts: checking that retaining rivets are fitted, and checking
locking action of automatic belt retractor ⇒ page 47
Horn: checking operation ⇒ page 45
Sun visors: checking that they are folded up and folding up if nec‐
essary ⇒ page 49
Stock vehicles: observing measures specified in Maintenance ta‐
ble for stock vehicles (see “Before handing vehicle over to cus‐
tomer”) ⇒ page 69
Dust and pollen filter: renewing ⇒ page 63
Stock vehicle care management: deciding and recording date of
next check ⇒ page 70
Tank flap unit: checking seal for damage and correct seating, and
checking water drain for dirt ⇒ page 66
Transport mode: checking activation and activating if necessary
⇒ page 13
Transport mode: deactivating ⇒ page 12
Protective transport film: renewing according to manufacturer's
instructions ⇒ page 67
Protective transport film and car cover: checking position and
correcting if necessary ⇒ page 67
Underbody: checking trim, wheel housing liners, side members
and pipes/wiring for damage, and checking that they are properly
secured ⇒ page 41
First-aid kit: checking and recording expiry date ⇒ page 48
Warning triangle: checking availability ⇒ page 48
Water drain for oil filler neck: checking for dirt ⇒ page 54
Accessories: installing ⇒ page 69
Spark plugs: renewing ⇒ page 54
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3.1 Event memory: reading out and erasing
Procedure:
– Connect vehicle diagnostic tester ⇒ page 6 .
– Select Diagnosis mode and begin diagnosis.
– Perform vehicle identification.
– Select “Working with Guided Fault Finding” by entering v and
press Apply .
The control unit is then identified, and the event memory is inter‐
rogated. Observe notes and test conditions.
– Switch to “Control units” tab and call up “Event memory list”
for an overview of all entries stored in event memory.
– Correct relevant faults and erase event memory.
Note
The event memory is erased automatically if the Guided Fault
Finding is closed correctly.
3.2 Service interval display: resetting serv‐
ice
Procedure:
– Connect vehicle diagnostic tester ⇒ page 6 .
– Select Diagnosis mode and begin diagnosis.
– Perform vehicle identification.
– De-select “Working with Guided Fault Finding” by removing
v and press Apply .
– Switch to “Special functions” tab.
– Select service setting to be reset (e.g. “17 — Inspection”).
– Start program by selecting Carry out check .
– Continue to follow instructions on screen.
Note
Please refer to the relevant Maintenance table for information on
which service channel to reset and what data to enter.
3.3 Transport mode: deactivating
Procedure:
– Connect vehicle diagnostic tester ⇒ page 6 .
– Select Diagnosis mode and begin diagnosis.
– Perform vehicle identification.
– De-select “Working with Guided Fault Finding” by removing
v and press Apply .
– Switch to “Special functions” tab and select following program:
♦ 19 - Activating / deactivating transport mode
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– Start program by selecting Carry out check .
– Continue to follow instructions on screen.
Note
♦ The transport mode serves to maintain the vehicle's ability to
start.
♦ When the vehicle is in transport mode, many functions, e.g.
radio, are restricted or unavailable.
3.4 Transport mode: checking activation
and activating if necessary
Checking transport mode ⇒ page 13
Activating transport mode ⇒ page 13
3.4.1 Checking transport mode
Procedure:
– Switch on ignition.
– Check whether »Transport mode on« is shown in instrument
cluster.
– If necessary, activate transport mode ⇒ page 13 .
3.4.2 Activating transport mode
Procedure:
– Connect vehicle diagnostic tester ⇒ page 6 .
– Select Diagnosis mode and begin diagnosis.
– Perform vehicle identification.
– De-select “Working with Guided Fault Finding” by removing
v and press Apply .
– Switch to “Special functions” tab and select following program:
♦ 19 - Activating / deactivating transport mode
– Start program by selecting Carry out check .
– Continue to follow instructions on screen.
Note
♦ The transport mode serves to maintain the vehicle's ability to
start.
♦ When the vehicle is in transport mode, many functions, e.g.
radio, are restricted or unavailable.
3.5 Battery: reading out status and sending
diagnostic log
This maintenance item only applies to certain model years: Note
specification in Maintenance table.
Procedure:
– Connect vehicle diagnostic tester ⇒ page 6 .
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– Select Diagnosis mode and begin diagnosis.
– Perform vehicle identification.
– Select “Working with Guided Fault Finding” by entering v and
press Apply .
– Switch to “Special functions” tab and select following program:
♦ A - Battery check
– Start program by selecting Carry out check .
– Continue to follow instructions on screen.
– Use results of test to determine following measures:
Result on vehicle diagnostic test‐
er:
Measure:
“Battery OK” No further measures necessary.
“Charge battery” Charge battery ⇒ Rep. gr. 27 ; Battery; Charging battery .
“Battery is no longer of the same
quality as when shipped”
Renew battery after consulting with customer ⇒ Rep. gr. 27 ; Battery; Re‐
moving and installing battery .
– Switch to Control units tab.
– Press X Diagnosis button and close diagnosis program.
– Send off diagnosis log online.
Note
♦ A working network connection is necessary to send the diag‐
nostic log file online.
♦ After the diagnosis is complete, you will receive confirmation
that the test log was sent successfully.
3.6 Battery: checking that battery and bat‐
tery cables are securely fitted
WARNING
Risk of injury due to loose battery clamp on positive terminal.
♦ Disconnect battery clamp from negative terminal and then
tighten battery clamp on positive terminal.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench - VAS 6583- , measuring range 3 to 60 Nm
Table of tightening torques for installation:
Component/fastener [Nm]
Nut on battery clamp 4
Bolt on retainer plate 25
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