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Information on long-life service and time or distance dependent service . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.11 Jacking up mode: Switching self-levelling suspension off and on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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Battery: Check using battery tester with printer VAS 5097A or VAS 6161 . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
4.12 Checking tyres: Condition, wear pattern, tyre pressure, tread depth and age of tyres . . . . 56
4.14 Thickness of brake pads/linings and condition of brake discs, front and rear: Check . . . . 59
4.15 Brake system and shock absorbers: Perform visual check for leaks and damage . . . . . . 62
4.23 Gearbox, final drive (especially on flanges) and drive shaft bellows: Perform visual check for
4.28 Interior and exterior body: Performing visual check for corrosion when doors and flaps are
Touareg 2003 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 11.2011
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