VW Maintenance Card 2005 Revised May 16 2008 PDF

2005 Volkswagen Maintenance Schedule by Miles / Kilometers
Revised May 16, 2008
1.8 Liter T urbo Engi ne:

Miles ( in tho usand s) 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100
Kilo meter s ( in th ousand s) 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 104 112 120 128 136 144 152 160
Engine: change engine oil and oil filter                    
Engine: check for leaks                    
Service interval display: Reset (Where applicable)                    
Battery: check                    
Door check straps: lubricate                  
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Windshield washer fluid: check level; add if
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Automatic transmission: check for leaks                    
hole
Manual transmission: check oil level; add if
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necessary; check for leaks
Wheels: rotate front to rear                    
Tires: check tread depth and adjust pressure if
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necessary
Tires/spare wheel: check condition and pressure                    
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Brake system: check for damage/leaks, brake pad
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thickness, brake fluid level
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Drive shafts: check boots                    
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Sunroof frame: clean and lubricate                    
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1.8 Liter T urbo Engine (co nt’d):

Mi l es (i n tho u san d s) 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100
Ki l o meters (i n th o u san d s) 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 104 112 120 128 136 144 152 160
Front axle: check dust seals on ball joints and tie rod 
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Timing belt: check condition           a
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Spark plugs: replace                    
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Air cleaner: replace filter                    
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Tire pressure monitoring system sensors: check battery
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Automatic transmission: check ATF                    
Exhaust system: check for damage & leaks                    
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Power steering: check fluid level                    
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Automatic transmission final drive: check oil 
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level and for leaks; add if necessary
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Check operation of convertible top and roll-over protection

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Engine: change engine oil and oil filter           
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Battery: check                    
Door check straps: lubricate
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Dust & pollen filter: replace (Where applicable)                    
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Cooling system: check coolant level; add if
                   
necessary
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pressure
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Timing belt: check                    
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urposes, in part or in wh
condition; adjust if necessary
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charge, replace wheel electronics and aluminum valve if                    
necessary (Where applicable)
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Tires: check tread depth and adjust pressures if necessary                    
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Rear spoiler: lubricate (New Beetle only)                    
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Automatic transmission final drive oil: check
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with convertible top open using VAS 5051
Road Test: check kick down, braking,
steering, heating and ventilation, air conditioning, power                    
Every 2 years, regardless of mileage (kilometers): Change brake fluid.
Every 2 yrs or 20,000 miles (32,000 kilometers), whichever comes first: Check function of convertible top and check roll-over protection with convertible top open.
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2.8 Liter Engi ne:

Engine: change engine oil and oil filter                    
Battery: check                    
Door check straps: lubricate                    
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Cooling system: check coolant level; add if olksw not
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Windshield washer fluid: check level; add if tho o
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Wiper blades: check                    
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necessary
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pressure
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2.8 Liter Engi ne (cont’d):

Automatic transmission/final drive: check ATF;
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rod ends; check tie rods ho ee
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Tire pressure monitoring system sensors: check a ac
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battery charge, replace wheel electronics and
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aluminum valve if necessary (Where applicable)
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Headlights: check & adjust if necessary
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Rear spoiler: lubricate (New Beetle only)                    
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Timing belt: check hole
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Wiper blades: check uthor   ee or                 
a a
ss
Service interval display: Reset (Where applicable)    c                 
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du
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necessary
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ility
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spec
es, in part or in w
t to the co
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Battery: check                    
Automatic transmission/final drive: check
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ATF; check oil level and for leaks; add if                    

necessary
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m
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charge, replace wheel electronics and aluminum valve if

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Manual transmission: check oil level; add if p by
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necessary; check for leaks Prote
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2005 Volkswagen
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olksw
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AG. Volkswagen AG d
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Schedule by Miles / Kilometers
b ua
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th or
au ac
ss
2.8 Liter VR6 Engine (cont’d):
ce
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nl
pt
du
an
itte
y li
erm
ab
ility
ot p
wit
Door check straps: lubricate , is n                    
h re
hole
spec
                   
es, in part or in w
necessary
t to the co
Front axle: check dust seals on ball joints and tie
rrectness of i
                   
rod ends; check tie rods
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Headlights: check & adjust if necessary                    

nf
ercia
o
Sunroof frame: clean and lubricate
r
                   
m
m
atio
m
V-belt/ribbed belt: check                    

o
n in
or c
thi
e

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sd
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r
rp
cu
o
m
f
en
ng
Road Test: check kickdown, braking,

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steering, heating and ventilation, air C py
ht. rig
rig        ht             
conditioning, power accessories and copy by
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3.2 Liter Engi ne

Ki l o meters (i n th o u san d s) G
n A 8. Vo16
lkswa24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88
gen AG 96 104 112 120 128 136 144 152 160
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Engine: Change engine oil and oil filter (Caution: for 6 cylinder yV
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d b ara
engine use only oil fulfilling the VW 500 00, 501 01 or 502 ir se 00 nte
ho eo
specifications) aut ra
ss c
Engine: Check for leaks                    
ce
e
nl
pt
du
an
itte
y li
Exhaust system: Check for damage or leaks                    
erm
ab
ility
Battery: Check battery voltage (12.5v) (Recharge if necessary)
ot p
                   
wit
, is n
Door check straps: Lubricate
h re
                   
hole
spec
Wiper blades: check                    
es, in part or in w
t to the co
Windshield washer fluid: Check level; add if                    
necessary
Dust & pollen filter: Replace (Where applicable)
rrectness of i
                   
Automatic shift lock: Check operation including park/neutral/safety                    
l purpos
switch
Automatic transmission: Check for leaks                    
nf
ercia
or
Manual transmission: Check oil level; add if necessary; check for                    
m
m
atio
m
leaks
o
n in
c
Tires/spare wheel: Check condition and pressure                    

or
thi
te
sd
a
Tires: check tread depth and adjust pressure if necessary

iv
                   
o
r
rp
cu
Tire pressure monitoring system sensors: check battery charge,
o
                   
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replace wheel electronics and aluminum valve if necessary (Where op
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Wheels: Rotate front to rear yri by
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3.2 Liter Engi ne (cont.)

olkswagen AG
Drive shafts: Check boots            agen AG. V   doe
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On-Board Diagnostic system: Check fault memory; purge if          isedb       aran   
or tee
necessary ut
h or
a a
Brake system: Check for damage/leaks, brake pad thickness,        ss           c  
ce
le
brake fluid level
un
pt
an
d
Cooling system: Check coolant level; add if necessary
itte
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y li
rm
ab
pe
Automatic transmission: Check ATF
ility
                   
ot
wit
, is n
Front axle: Check dust seals on ball joints and tie rod ends; check                    
h re
hole
tie rods
spec
Air cleaner: Replace filter
es, in part or in w
                  
t to the co
Headlights: Check & adjust if necessary                    
Interior/Exterior lights: Check function                  
rrectness of i
Sunroof frame: Clean and lubricate                    
l purpos
Power steering: Check fluid level                    
nform
ercia
Spark plugs: Replace (Except Touareg V8)           
a
Air suspension: Check for damage or leaks
com
     
tion in
r
Underbody: Check for damage
te o
     
thi
s
iva
do
V-belt/ribbed belt: Check; adjust if necessary                    
r
rp
cum
fo
en
ng
t.
Every 12 months, regardless of mileage (kilometers): Perform visual check on Airbag system. py
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rig
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Every 2 years, regardless of mileage (kilometers): Change brake fluid. copy
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4.0 Liter W8 Engine:

Wipers: check  . Volkswagen AG                
gen AG does
Windshield washer fluid: check level; add if Volkswa not
db
y      guar              
necessary ise an
r te
Automatic transmission: check for leaks tho       e or a             
s au c
s including
Automatic shift lock: check operation
ce
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                   
nl
pt
du
an
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ab
ility
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                   
wit
, is n
h re
hole
spec
es, in part or in w
t to the co
                   
necessary
Tire pressure monitoring system sensors: check
rrectness of i
battery charge, replace wheel electronics and                    
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                   
pressure
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         at           
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p by
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2005 Volkswagen Maintenance Schedulelksby
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n AMiles
G. Volkswage/ Kilometers
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yV
db ara Revised May 16, 2008
ir se nte
ho eo
aut ra
ss c
4.0 Liter W8 Engine (co nt’d):
ce
le
un
pt
an
d
itte
y li
rm
ab
pe
ility
ot
Automatic transmission final drive: check
wit
, is n
                   
h re
oil level and for leaks; add if necessary
hole
spec
                   
es, in part or in w
necessary
t to the co
                   
rrectness of i
Battery: check                    
l purpos
nform
ercia
a
com
tio
V-belt/ribbed belt: check                    
n in
r
te o
thi
s
iva
do
r
rp
cum
fo
en
ng
t.
yi
Power steering: check fluid level
Co
       
. Cop        
py    
t rig
Road Test: check kickdown, braking, steering, pyri
gh by
ht
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heating and ventilation, air conditioning, power       c
   
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lksw 
agen     
accessories and electrical systems Prote AG.
Page 12 of 20
4.2 Liter Engi ne

Engine: Change engine oil and oil filter (Caution: for 8 cylinder           
engine use only oil fulfilling the VW 500 00, 501 01 or 502 00
specifications) n AG. Volkswagen AG do
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Engine: Check for leaks           by Vo      ot gu  
d ar
Service interval display: Reset (Where applicable)          orise         antee 
th
Exhaust system: Check for damage or leaks          au           or ac 
ss
Battery: Check battery voltage (12.5v) (Recharge if necessary)                    
ce
le
un
pt
an
d
itte
Door check straps: Lubricate                    
y li
rm
ab
pe
ility
Wipers: check                    
ot
wit
, is n
Windshield washer fluid: Check level; add if                    
h re
hole
necessary
spec
es, in part or in w
Dust & pollen filter: Replace (Where applicable)                    
t to the co
Automatic shift lock: Check operation including park/neutral/safety                    
switch
rrectness of i
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Manual transmission: Check oil level; add if                    
necessary; check for leaks (Where applicable)
Tire pressure monitoring system sensors: check battery charge,
nform
ercia
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replace wheel electronics and aluminum valve if necessary (Where
a
applicable)
com
tion in
Tires: check tread depth and adjust pressure if necessary                    
r
te o
thi
s
iva
do
r
rp
cum
fo
Wheels: Rotate front to rear                    
en
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4.2 Liter Engi ne (cont.)

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Drive shafts: Check boots
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On-Board Diagnostic system: Check fault memory; purge if                    
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Brake system: Check for damage/leaks, brake pad thickness,                    
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Cooling system: Check coolant level; add if necessary
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hole
spec
Automatic transmission: Check ATF                    
es, in part or in w
t to the co
Front axle: Check dust seals on ball joints and tie rod ends; check                    
tie rods
Air cleaner: Replace filter
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                  
Headlights: Check & adjust if necessary                    
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Sunroof frame: Clean and lubricate                    
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Spark plugs: Replace (Touareg and Phaeton V8 only)
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Every 2 years, regardless of mileage (kilometers): Change brake fluid.
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1.9 Liter T DI Engine:

Battery: check               
Wipers: check                    
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Automatic shift lock: check operation thincluding o
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                   
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battery charge, replace wheel electronics and                    
spec
t to the co
                   
necessary
Tires/spare wheel: check condition and pressure                    
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Brake system: check for damage/leaks, brake pad atio

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Rear spoiler: lubricate (New Beetle only)

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                   
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Direct shift transmission (DSG): change fluid and
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filter
t to the co
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Fuel filter: replace      
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Timing belt: replace              op
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Mi l es (i n tho u san d s) 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 ss 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100
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Engine: check for leaks
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                   
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Battery: check               
t to the co
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Wipers: check                    
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                   
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Brake system: check for damage/leaks, brake
                   
pad thickness, brake fluid level

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2.0 Liter T DI-PD Engi ne (cont’d):

                   
necessary
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Headlights: check & adjust if necessary      au         o
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Water separator: drain                    
hole
spec
Fuel filter: replace  
es, in part or in w    
t to the co
Timing belt: replace                    
V-belt/ribbed belt: check; adjust if necessary                    
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6.0 Liter W12 Engine

Engine: Change engine oil and oil filter (Caution:           
use only oil fulfilling the VW 500 00, 50501 and 502
00 specifications or with the viscosity 5W40)
Engine: Check for leaks                    
Exhaust system: Check for damage or leaks                    
Battery: Check battery voltage (12.5v)                
(Recharge if necessary)
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Wipers: check           sedb       aran  
r i tee
Windshield washer fluid: Check level; add if           ho
ut 
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        or
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Dust & pollen filter: Replace (Where applicable)
un
                   
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Automatic shift lock: Check operation including                    
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Tire pressure monitoring system sensors: check                    
es, in part or in w
t to the co
Tires: check tread depth and adjust pressure if                    
rrectness of i
necessary
Wheels: Rotate front to rear                    
l purpos
Drive shafts: Check boots                    
On-Board Diagnostic system: Check fault                    
nform
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Brake system: Check for damage/leaks, brake pad                    
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6.0 Liter W12 Engine (co nt.)

Cooling system: Check coolant level; add if                    
necessary
Automatic transmission: Check ATF                    
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Front axle: Check eddust seals on ball joints and tie rod ends;
ran check                    
ris tee
tie rods ho
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Air cleaner:ssReplace filter                   
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Headlights: Check & adjust if necessary
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Sunroof frame: Clean and lubricate
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Spark plugs: Replace (Phaeton W12)
t to the co
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Air suspension: Check for damage or leaks      
rrectness of i
Underbody: Check for damage      
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V-belt/ribbed belt: Check; adjust if necessary                    

Road Test: Check kickdown, braking, steering, heating and                    
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Airbag system: Visual check every 12 months regardless of miles                    

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Cautions & Warnings
Please read these WARNINGS and CAUTIONS before proceeding with maintenance
and repair work. You must answer that you have read and you understand these
WARNINGS and CAUTIONS before you will be allowed to view this information.
•= If you lack the skills, tools and equipment, or a suitable workshop for any procedure described in this manual, we
suggest you leave such repairs to an authorized Volkswagen retailer or other qualified shop. We especially urge
you to consult an authorized Volkswagen retailer before beginning repairs on any vehicle that may still be covered
wholly or in part by any of the extensive warranties issued by Volkswagen.
•= Disconnect the battery negative terminal (ground strap) whenever you work on the fuel system or the electrical
system. Do not smoke or work near heaters or other fire hazards. Keep an approved fire extinguisher handy.
•= Volkswagen is constantly improving its vehicles and sometimes these changes, both in parts and specifications,
are made applicable to earlier models. Therefore, part numbers listed in this manual are for reference only. Always
check with your authorized Volkswagen retailer parts department for the latest information.
•= Any time the battery has been disconnected

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new parts where indicated, and any other time it is deemed necessary by inspection.
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•= Illuminate the work area adequately but safely. Use a portable safety light for working inside or under the vehicle.
Make sure the bulb is enclosed by a wire cage. The hot filament of an accidentally broken bulb can ignite spilled
fuel or oil.
•= Friction materials such as brake pads and clutch discs may contain asbestos fibers. Do not create dust by
grinding, sanding, or by cleaning with compressed air. Avoid breathing asbestos fibers and asbestos dust.
Breathing asbestos can cause serious diseases such as asbestosis or cancer, and may result in death.
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system pressure and may cause the system to burst.
•= When boost-charging the battery, first remove the fuses for the Engine Control Module (ECM), the Transmission
Control Module (TCM), the ABS control module, and the trip computer. In cases where one or more of these
components is not separately fused, disconnect the control module connector(s).
•= Some of the vehicles covered by this manual are equipped with a supplemental restraint system (SRS), that
automatically deploys an airbag in the event of a frontal impact. The airbag is operated by an explosive device.
Handled improperly or without adequate safeguards, it can be accidentally activated and cause serious personal
injury. To guard against personal injury or airbag system failure, only trained Volkswagen Service technicians
should test, disassemble or service the airbag system.
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2005 Volkswagen Maintenance Schedule by Miles / Kilometers

Revised May 16, 2008

1.8 Liter T urbo Engi ne:

1.8 Liter T urbo Engine (co nt’d):

Check operation of convertible top and roll-over protection

heating and ventilation, air conditioning, power

accessories and electrical systems

Every 2 years, regardless of mileage (kilometers): Change brake fluid. yi

Rear spoiler: lubricate (New Beetle only)                    

Automatic transmission: check ATF                    

level and for leaks; add if necessary

Headlights: check & adjust if necessary

2.8 Liter Engi ne:

2.8 Liter Engi ne (cont’d):

V-belt/ribbed belt: check tension; adjust if

Exhaust system: check for damage & leaks                    

Power steering: check fluid level                    

heating and ventilation, air conditioning, power                    

accessories and electrical systems

2.8 Liter VR6 Engi ne:

Windshield washer fluid: check level; add if

Wheels: rotate front to rear                    

ATF; check oil level and for leaks; add if                    

Automatic transmission: check for leaks                    

Tire pressure monitoring system sensors: check battery

charge, replace wheel electronics and aluminum valve if

necessary (Where applicable)

Drive shafts: check boots                    

Headlights: check & adjust if necessary                    

V-belt/ribbed belt: check                    

Spark plugs: replace                    

Road Test: check kickdown, braking,

Every 2 years, regardless of mileage (kilometers): Change brake fluid.

3.2 Liter Engi ne

Door check straps: Lubricate

Tires/spare wheel: Check condition and pressure                    

Tires: check tread depth and adjust pressure if necessary

3.2 Liter Engi ne (cont.)

4.0 Liter W8 Engine:

aluminum valve if necessary (Where applicable)

Brake system: check for damage/leaks, brake pad

On-Board Diagnostic system: check fault

memory; erase if necessary

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Every 2 years, regardless of mileage (kilometers): Change brake fluid.

4.2 Liter Engi ne

4.2 Liter Engi ne (cont.)

Cooling system: Check coolant level; add if necessary

Interior/Exterior lights: Check function                  

Power steering: Check fluid level                    

Spark plugs: Replace (Touareg and Phaeton V8 only)

Air suspension: Check for damage or leaks      

Underbody: Check for damage yi  

1.9 Liter T DI Engine:

Tire pressure monitoring system sensors: check

battery charge, replace wheel electronics and                    

aluminum valve if necessary (Where applicable)

Brake system: check for damage/leaks, brake pad atio