Major Maintenance Service
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First at 25, 000 km or two years, whichever occurs first. Thereafter every 30, 000 km or two years, whichever occurs first.
- Battery - Check for clean terminals (no corrosion), properly mounted housing and no damage; replace if necessary. Also, check the acid level of battery only if the level can be seen through the housing and fill if necessary (except Q5 hybrid).
- Small (12 volt) side battery located in the trunk compartment on left side - check for clean terminals (no corrosion), properly mounted housing and no damage; replace if necessary (Audi Q5 hybrid only).
- Cooling system - Check coolant level and add coolant if necessary.
- Engine compartment - Check for leaks.
- Exhaust system - Check for damage and leaks.
- Underbody - Check for damage and leaks.
- Automatic transmission and final drive - Check for leaks.
- Manual transmission and final drive - Check for leaks.
- Drive shafts - Check boots.
- Front and rear axle - Check for excessive play. Check dust seals on ball joints and tie rod ends.
- Horn - Check function.
- Dust and pollen filter - Replace filter.
- Snow screen for air cleaner - Clean (Audi A4, S4, A5, S5, Q5, Q5 hybrid only).
- Ribbed V-belt and tensioner - Check condition and replace if necessary (Audi R8 and R8 Spyder only).
- Plenum Panel- Remove cover for plenum panel to check water drain and clean if necessary.
- Front lighting - Check function of parking lights, low beams, high beams, fog lights, blinkers & hazard lights.
- Rear lighting - Check function of brake lights (including third brake light), tail lights, back-up lights, rear fog lights, license plate lights, blinkers & hazard lights.
- Door hinges and straps - Lubricate (Audi Q7, A3, TT, TTS, R8, and R8 Spyder only).
- Hood lid hinges - Lubricate (R8, R8 Spyder, TT, TTS and TT RS).
- Sliding roof - Clean guide rails and lubricate with grease.
- Tire repair set - Check renewal date (where applicable).
- Road test: Check braking, kick-down, steering, electrical, heating and ventilation systems, air conditioning, (ASL) Automatic Shift Lock, power accessories and reset driver information display.