Time-Dependent Maintenance Items

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Every 1 year:

Perform visual check of airbag system.

Every 2 years:

• Check latch for convertible roof (if applicable)

• Dust and pollen filter: Replace (if applicable)

• Tire filler bottle in the tire mobility set: Check (observe expiration date)

At the 3 year mark, then every 2 years regardless of kilometers driven:

• Brake fluid and clutch unit: Replace fluid

Every 3 years:

• BorgWarner clutch: Change oil (if applicable)

Every 4 years regardless of kilometers driven:

• AdBlue® fluid: Change fluid if the mileage is under 15.000 km (Passat 2.0L and Touareg 3.0L TDI engine only)

• Spark plugs: Replace (2.0L MPI only)

• Tire filler bottle in the tire mobility set: Replace (observe expiration date)

Every 6 years:

• Air filter element and snow screen: Replace element and clean screen and housing (if mileage is under 90.000 km) (if applicable)

• Spark plugs: Replace (All engines except 2.0L MPI and TDI)