Time-Dependent Maintenance Items
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Every 1 year
- Perform visual check of airbag system
Every 2 years
- Convertible roof: Check latch (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.
Every 3 years
- BorgWarner clutch: Change oil (Tiguan 2.0T and CC 3.6L 4MOTION® only)
- Front axle differential lock (if equipped): Change fluid
Every 4 years regardless of miles driven
- AdBlue® fluid: Check fluid if the mileage is under 10, 000 miles (if applicable)
- Spark plugs: Replace (2.0L MPI and Jetta Hybrid 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, Jetta Hybrid, and TDI)