To find out which service your car is due and for information on the service counter, see this page.
Service Scope for A Service:
Operational test:
- Read out fault memory with diagnostics tester
- Reset maintenance interval display in instrument cluster
- Check lights and turn signal indicators, adjust if necessary
- Check miscellaneous electrical consumers
- Check correct functioning of safety belts and safety belt buckles
- Check handbrake play, adjust if necessary
- Test vehicle on dynamometer
- Check windscreen wiper system
- Check windscreen washer system, adjust spray nozzle settings if required
- Check windscreen washer fluid level, top up if necessary
- Breakdown set: check date of expiry on tyre seal container
- First aid pouch: check date of expiry
Engine, engine compartment, gearbox:
- Check the assemblies visually for leaks, damaged components, incorrectly positioned lines and signs of wear. In the event of fluid loss, determine the cause and rectify under a separate job order
- Check gearbox oil level and correct if necessary
- Check fuel system for leaks
- Check coolant level and correct if necessary
- Check antifreeze content of cooling system and correct if necessary (at least -27 deg C)
- Check exhaust system for leaks and secure fit
- Check battery terminals for correct location and secure fit
- Check battery fluid, top up if necessary
- Check charge air cooler
- Check condition and tension of V-belt, and correct or replace if necessary
- Oil change
- Replace oil filter
- Check fuel filter
- Check alternator belt
- Check air conditioning compressor belt
Running gear, steering, brakes:
- Check all rubber bearings and joints for signs of leakage
- Check axle shaft sleeves for damage and leaks
- Check steering mechanics and collars for signs of damage
- Check brake fluid level and correct if necessary
- Check brake fluid (boiling point) and change if necessary
- Conduct visual inspection of brake lines
- Check brake pads for wear
- Check brake discs and gauge whether the limit of wear has been reached
- Check brake system for leaks
- Check condition of wheels and tyres
- Check tightening torque of wheel studs and correct if necessary
- Check tyre pressures and correct if necessary
Body:
- Check underside of vehicle for signs of damage
- Check body for paintwork damage and signs of rust
- Grease/oil hinges and locks of doors and flaps
- Replace combined filter
- Radio remote control – change battery
- Check that the hardtop fits securely and accurately
- Check that the storage tray is correctly installed
- Clean guide rails and lubricate them lightly with special oil
- Check functioning sunroof top
