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
- Visual check - Check the chassis for possible paint damage and corrosion, from the inside and outside with the doors as well as the hood and trunk lids open
- 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, A4 allroad, A5, A5 Cabriolet, S5, S5 Cabriolet, Q5, SQ5, Q5 hybrid only)
- Ribbed V-belt and tensioner - Check condition and replace if necessary (Audi R8 Coupe, 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, TT, TTS, R8 Coupe, R8 Spyder only)
- Hood lid hinges - Lubricate (R8 Coupe, R8 Spyder, TT, TTS)
- Front latch for Cabriolet roof-lubricate (A5 Cabriolet, S5 Cabriolet)
- All sunroof systems - Clean guide rails and lubricate with grease
- Tire repair set - Check renewal date (where applicable)
- 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)