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 miles driven:
- Brake fluid and clutch unit: Replace fluid. First fluid replacement included under the Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program if mileage is less than or equal to 36, 000 miles.
Every 3 years:
- Haldex clutch: Change oil First fluid replacement included under the Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program if mileage is less than or equal to 36, 000 miles. (Tiguan 2.0T and CC 3.6L 4MOTION® only).
Every 4 years regardless of miles driven:
- AdBlue®: Change fluid if the mileage is under 10, 000 miles (Passat 2.0L 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 regardless of miles driven:
- Air filter element and snow screen: Replace element and clean screen and housing (if mileage is under 60, 000 miles) (if applicable)
- Spark plugs: Replace (All engines except 2.0L MPI and TDI)