Standard Maintenance Service

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Includes All Minor Maintenance Items

First at 20, 000 miles (30, 000 km) or two years, whichever occurs first. Thereafter, every 20, 000 miles (30, 000 km) or two years, whichever occurs first:

• 12 volt (small) 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 (Q5 hybrid only)

• Automatic transmission and final drive - Check for leaks

• 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)

• Charging socket: Check for damage and make sure the socket is dry (A3 e-tron® only)

• Crash active headrest - Check function (A8 only)

• Cooling system - Check coolant level, add coolant if necessary, and check protection to spec -25°C (except A3 e-tron®)

• Doors - Lubricate straps, locks (all), and hood latch (R8 only)

• Hood Safety Catch - Lubricate (all) except A4, Q7, and TT with integrated catch

• Drive shafts - Check boots

• Dust and pollen filter - Replace filter

• Exhaust system - Check for damage and leaks

• Front headlights- Check adjustment

• Front lighting - Check function of parking lights, low beams, high beams, fog lights, blinkers & hazard lights

• Front and rear axle - Check for excessive play. Check dust seals on ball joints and tie rod ends

• Horn - Check function

• Instrument cluster- Check warning and indicator lights

• Interior lights - Check all interior lights and glove box compartment illumination

• Manual transmission and final drive - Check for leaks

• On-board tool kit- Check for completeness

• Panorama sunroof systems-Check functionality for all models (except A8, Q5, and Q7)

• Panorama sunroof systems- Clean guide rails and lubricate with grease according to description in ElsaPro (A8, Q5, and Q7 only)

• Plenum Panel - Remove cover for plenum panel to check water drain and clean if necessary (all models except A3, Q3, R8, and TT)

• 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, and trunk light

• Rear spoiler hinges: Lubricate according to description in ElsaPro (A7, S7, RS7, and TT only)

• Road test - Check engine performance, clutch, manual/auto transmission, braking (including hand and foot brake), steering, wheels, wheel bearings, drive shaft, horn, hybrid vehicles (electric drive for operational readiness)

• Convertible top latch - lubricate (A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet only)

• Safety belts- Check clip for belt tongue and check function of all safety belts

• Snow screen for air cleaner - Clean (A4, allroad®, S4, A5, A5 Cabriolet, S5, S5 Cabriolet, Q5, SQ5, and Q5 hybrid only)

• Sunroof systems- Check function

• Tire repair set - Check for completeness and renewal date (where applicable)

• Underbody (including front and rear closeout panels) - Check for damage and leaks

• Visual check - Check the chassis for possible paint damage and corrosion, from the inside and outside with the doors as well as hood and trunk lids open

• Visual check - Check that the wheel house liners, underbody panelling and lines are correctly mounted

• Check water drain in fuel filler door (R8 only)

• Check for stone chip protection on the rear axle/control arm. Check secure fit and for damage (A4 and Q7 only)