Service At 40, 000 Miles

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Service at 40, 000 miles or one year after last service, whichever occurs first

• Battery: Check (and second battery if applicable)

• Body: Visual inspection for corrosion

• Brakes: Inspect brake system and shock absorber for leaks and damage, check thickness of brake pads, brake disc condition front and rear. Look for contact pattern and corrosion of brake discs, and check brake fluid level subject to abrasion

• Convertible roof, CSC roof, and retractable hard top: Check for function and damage and clean and lubricate seals (if applicable)

• Convertible roof water drains: Check (Beetle Convertible only)

• Coolant level and frost protection: Check

• CV joints: Check for leaks and damage

• Door checks and mounting pins: Lubricate

• Dust and pollen filter: Replace (if applicable)

• Engine: Change oil and replace oil filter

• Engine and engine compartment components: Check (from above) for leaks and damage

• Engine and engine compartment components: Check (from below) for leaks and damage, check transmission, final drive, and drive shaft boots

• Exhaust system: Check for leaks, damage, and secure fittings

• Fuel filter: Replace (2.0L TDI engine only)

• Headlights: Check adjustment

• Hybrid components: Perform a visual inspection of high-voltage components and the lines in the engine compartment and the rear of the vehicle for damage

• Interior lighting and glove box lights, cigarette lighter/power outlets, horn, and all warning lamps: Check

• Lighting: Front and rear lights, luggage compartment lighting, turn signals, and hazard warning lights: Check

• Power steering: Check oil level

• Rear window: Check cleaning nozzle functionality (if applicable)

• Ribbed belt: Check condition

• Service interval display: Reset

• Service sticker: Enter the date of the next service on the service sticker and apply to the driver's side-door pillar

• Spark plugs: Replace (2.0L MPI, 2.5L, and Hybrid engines)

• Sunroof and Panoramic sunroof: Check, clean, and lubricate (if applicable)

• Sunroof: Open sunroof and check front and rear water drains and clean if necessary (if applicable)

• Test drive: Check braking, kickdown, steering, electrical, heating and ventilation systems, air conditioning, handling, and parking brake

• Tie rod ends: Check for excessive play and looseness, check boots

• Tires: Check tread depth, condition, wear pattern, and pressure of all tires (including spare)

• Tires: Rotate front to rear

• Transmission: 6 speed DSG (non Automatic): Change fluid and filter

• Underbody: Inspect under seal, underbody trims, pipe placing, and plug for damage

• Windshield washer, headlight cleaning system, and wiper blades: Check for damage and function. Check fluid level and add if necessary