Inspection
Service event
PR No.
Service interval
Inspection
VI6
According to the service interval display
a)
or after
2 years at the latest.
a)
In some markets, scheduled services are carried out at intervals that differ from the specified
service intervals. More detailed information is available from a qualified dealership.
Service interval display
The service interval display in the digital in-
strument cluster shows information about
a due inspection → page 30. If necessary, ad-
ditional work that is due can then also be car-
ried out, e.g. changing brake fluid.
Information on operating
conditions
The service intervals and scope of service al-
ways apply to vehicles used under normal op-
erating conditions.
If the vehicle is operated under heavy-duty
conditions, some work will have to be per-
formed before the next service is due or at
shorter intervals than those specified.
Heavy-duty conditions are, for example:
— Use in areas with high levels of dust.
— Driving mainly in wintry conditions.
This applies particularly to the following
components (depending on the vehicle
equipment):
— Active combi-filter.
— Air Care active combi-filter.
The service advisor at your qualified work-
shop will be pleased to advise you on wheth-
er your vehicle requires more frequent work
due to the conditions under which it is used.
WARNING
Inadequate servicing, no servicing at all, or
failure to adhere to service intervals can re-
sult in breakdowns, accidents or serious in-
jury.
·
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 availability of parts.
Scope of service
The scope of service includes all maintenance
work that is necessary in order to keep your
vehicle roadworthy (depending on the oper-
ating conditions and vehicle equipment). The
maintenance work is divided into
inspection
work
and
servicing work
. You can find out
what work is required in detail for your vehi-
cle:
— From your Volkswagen dealership.
— From your qualified workshop.
— In the electronic repair and workshop in-
formation system erWin → page 362.
Inspection work
Electrics
— 12-volt vehicle battery: check and replace
if necessary.
— Lighting: check.
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Maintenance
