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Radiators and air intakes: Visual inspection for external debris and block-
age
Coolant: Check level and antifreeze protection level
Air filter: Replace filter element
Pollen filter: Replace filter element
Fuel lines and connections: Visual inspection for damage and leaks
Brake system: Visual inspection of the brake pads and brake discs for
wear
Parking brake: Check free play of parking brake lever
Parking brake: Check free play of parking brake lever
Brake hoses and lines: Visual inspection for damage, routing and corro-
sion
Clutch: Check pedal end position
Steering gear: Visual inspection of the dust boots for damage
Tie rod ends: Check play and dust boots
Axle joints: Check play; visual inspection of the dust boots for damage.
Check the screw connections of the front and
rear running gear adjustment points are secure
Check and torque all front and rear suspension adjustment points
Drive shafts: Visual inspection of the dust boots for leaks and damage
Exhaust system: Visual inspection for leaks and damage; check mounting
and heat shields
Check operation of exhaust flap control
Tires: Check condition and tire pressure
Check firewall body drains for debris
Check the door, lid locks and safety hook of the front lid for secure seat-
ing and function properly
Seat belts: Check function and condition
Vehicle lighting: Check function
All headlights: Check setting
Horn: Check function
Windshield wiper/washer system, headlight washer: Check fluid level and
nozzle settings (use winter antifreeze
protection during winter months)
Check wiper blades
Battery: Check condition and electrolyte level
Electrical equipment, warning and indicator lights: Check function
Road Test
Remote control, front seats, foot brake and parking brake (also operating
travel), engine, clutch, steering, transmission, ParkAssist, automatic
speed control, PSM switch, PASM switch, Sport switch, heater, air-condi-
tioning system and instruments: Check operation
Oils, fluids: Visual inspection for leaks
Additional maintenance for spark plugs
Replace spark plugs every 40,000 km or every 4 years
Additional maintenance every 160,000 km or 12 years
Change manual transmission oil
Every 2 years
Change brake fluid
Every 4 years
Replace tire sealant
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