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::
ice can be honored by any author ized Volkswagen
dealer in the United including it s territories.
The Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program
Service , while traveling in Canada , should be
formed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer.
Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program.
Missed Maintenance Service
Volkswagen reco mm end s that the custome r have Maintenanc e Serv ices performed at the scheduled time or mil eage.
Howev er, if a Maint enance
is mi ssed, it
need not be "picked
ice upon consider ing the vehicle's age and driven. Reimbursement for the missed service not be provided. Canadian
dealers can submit a claim. Pr
oof of United residence is requi red . the an dealer cannot submit your claim , you may be
asked to pay for the repair . your return to the
United please present the invoice to your
United
Additional services not sp ec ified in the nance sugg ested by the dealer or
gram .
Volkswage n not reimburse owners for
Maintenance Services performed at independent
facili
ties.
When the
car, on the date such vehicle is first placed in service
. Th e Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance
Program is automatically transferred without cost
if the ownership of the vehic le changes within the
cove rage period .
Maintenance
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Your autho rized Volkswagen dealer
Automobi le technology changes continuously .
Your authorized Volkswagen dealer always has the
most current Service and Maintenance information
Delivery
for your Volkswagen is possible that this
information may differ from the check points
you are not sure when to bring your car in for
service, ask your authorized Volkswagen Service
consultan
t.
Before your vehicle is delivered to you, it is inspected according to fac tory guidelines .
The Delivery
Battery : (and second battery if
and frost protection:
Engine and engine compartment components: (from above) for leaks and damage
(from below) for leaks and damage , check
transmission , final drive , and drive shaft boots
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Headlights , daytime running lights, curve
Lighting: Front and rear lights , luggage
Visua l inspection of winds hield. Note damage if
necessary .
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Service at
in-service date, whichever occurs first.
Ad
Brake pads: Check thickness and brake disc
condition (front and rear)
for damage (Touareg
.......... ...... ...
whichever occurs first
(if
Reset
sticker: Enter the date of the next
Tires: Rotate front to rear
stamp
Maint en an ce
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or one year after service, whichever occurs first.
Ad Check and add if necessary engine
Batt ery: Check (and second battery if
brake system and sh ock
Dust and (if
and
Hyb rid co mpo nents : Perform a in
the engine compartment and the rear of th e for damage (Touareg
Date : ............... .........
......... ..........
w hicheve r occurs
first
Rear window: Check (if
sticker : Enter the date of the next ice on the service sticker and
Sunroof: sunr oof an d check fro nt and
rear water drains and
Tires : Check tread depth, condition . wear tires (including spare )
Tires : Rotate front to rear
Windshie ld was he r, headlight clea ning system ,
and wipe r blades: Check for damage and function ,
Check fluid
stamp
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N
Service at
service, whichever occurs first.
Ad Fluid : Check and add if nec essary engine
Brake pads: C heck thick ness and brake disc
cond ition (front and rear)
Engine : Change
Hybrid components : P erform a visua l inspeccomponents and the engine compartment and the rear of the vehicle
for damage (Touareg
Rear window : C heck cleaning nozzle function(if applicable)
Service interval display: Reset
Service sticker: Enter the date of the next serv
ice on the service sticker and to the driver's
s ide door
Windshield washer , headlight cleaning system ,
and wiper blades : Check for damage and functi on,
Check
Maintenance
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Service at
or one year after service, whichever occurs first.
AdBiue® Check and add if necessary
(3.0L engine
Body :
Brakes : sorber for and damage, check thickness of
brake pads, brake disc condition and check brake
fluid
o roof ,
and (if
and frost protection : Check
joints : Check for and damage
o Door checks and mounting pins: Lubricate
Dust and
Engine : Change
o Engine and engine compartment components:
Check (from above) for
Engine and engine compartment components:
Check (from and damage , check
transmission , drive, and drive shaft boots
Exhaust system : Check for
and
curve Check adjustment
Hybrid componen ts: Perfor m a inspec
tion of high in the engine compartment and the rear of the
box cigarette horn , and warning Check
o Lighting : Front and rear turn and hazard warning Check
o Rear window : Check function(if
Ribbed Che ck conditio n
o Reset
o sticker: Enter the date of the next to the driver's
side door
o ( and 2.5L
and Panoramic sunroof: Check, and (if
sunroof and check front and
rear water drains and if necessary (if
o Test drive : Check braking , kick-down, steering, heating and systems , air ditioning , and
o Tie rod ends : Check for excessive check
boot s
o Timing Check and check
every after . not at check every then every
o Tires : Check tread depth , condition, wear tern, and pressure of tires spare)
o Tires : Rotate front to rear
o Transmission : (non Automatic): Change and (if
underbody
t rims, pipe
system .
and wiper Check for damage and funct ion .
Check fluid and add if necessary
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Next Service:
Date:
........................
Miles: ........
...........
whichever occurs first
Service at
at
engine only)
Brake pads: thickness and brake disc
condition (front and rear)
Hybrid components: Perform a visual inspec
tion of high voltage componen ts and the lines in the engine compartment and the rear of the vehicle
for damage (Touareg only)
Next Service:
Dat
e: ........................
Miles : .... ...... .... .....
whichever occurs first Today
's date and Volkswagen Dealer stamp
Rear window:
Tires: Rotate front to rear
Windshie ld washer, headlight cleaning system,
and wipe r blades: