Standard operations
Maintenance work:
Brief diagnostic test
Verify Check Control messages.
Check indicator and warning lights.
Reset Service Reminder.
Inspect tires, adjust tire pressures and reset Tire Pressure Monitor.
Engine oil
Maintenance work:
Change the engine oil and oil filter.
After every 3rd engine oil change: Intake air
cleaner: replace air filter element (reduce
replacement interval in dusty operating
conditions).
Parking brake: Check function and
pre-burnish.
Air Condition Microfilter
Maintenance work:
Replace ventilation microfilter.
Front brake
Maintenance work:
Replace brake pads, clean brake pad contact
points in calipers.
Brake discs: Check surface and thickness, if
necessary replace at extra charge.
Rear brake
Maintenance work:
Replace brake pads, clean brake pad contact
points in calipers.
Brake discs: Check surface and thickness, if
necessary replace at extra charge.
Parking brake: Check condition, brake lining
thickness and function, if necessary replace
at extra charge.
Vehicle Check
Maintenance work:
Check operation of horn, headlight flasher
and hazard warning flashers.
Check instrument and control lighting and
heater/air-conditioning blower.
Check lighting system: turn signals, back-up,
license plate, interior (incl. map, reading
lights), glovebox, flashlight, luggage area
lights.
Safety belts: Check condition and function.
Check windshield wiper and washer jet
positions.
Body: Check for corrosion (except cavities).
Tires: Check tread depth, wear pattern, outer
condition, inflation pressure. If necessary, correct
pressure.
Reset Tire Pressure Monitor.
Battery: Check state of charge (magic eye)
and charge if required.
Power steering reservoir: Check fluid level.
Visually inspect all SRS airbag units for torn
covers, obvious damage or attachment of
stickers.
Rear-view mirrors
Coolant: Check fluid level and concentration.
Windshield washer and intensive cleaning
system: Check protection level, fluid level, top
if necessary.
Brake system connections and lines: Check
for leaks, damage and correct positioning.
Underbody, incl. all visible parts (i.e. transmission,
rear axle, fuel lines, exhaust system):
Check for damage, leaks and corrosion.
Steering components: Check for clearance,
leaks, damage and wear.
Final Inspection: Road test with check of:
– Brakes, including burnishing of parking
brake pads
– Steering
– Shock absorbers (visual)
– Transmission
Brake fluid
Maintenance work:
Replace brake fluid.
Automatic Transmission
Maintenance work:
Replace ATF at intervals of 100,000 miles.. |