Maintenance Schedule - 2009 - Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, Rabbit, GTI

Abstract: Factory recommended maintenance intervals for applicable MY 2009 Volkswagen vehicles.


Applies to: MY 2009: Volkswagen Routan, Volkswagen Tiguan, Volkswagen Eos, Volkswagen GTI, Volkswagen Rabbit, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Volkswagen New Beetle, Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible, Volkswagen CITY Golf, Volkswagen CITY Jetta, Volkswagen Passat CC, Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Passat Wagon, Volkswagen Touareg 2


All Models MY 2009, except Routan 2009

10,000 - 30,000 Miles - Carefree Maintenance Program USA Only

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Miles (x1000)

10K

20K

30K

AdBlue®. Fluid: Check fluid level ( add if necessary )

X *

X *

X *

Airbag system: Perform visual inspection (Every 1 year regardless of mileage)

1 *

1 *

1 *

Air filter element: Replace and clean housing ( if applicable ) (Every 6 years
regardless of mileage)

 

 

 

Battery: Check

 

X

 

Body: Visual inspection for corrosion

 

 

 

Brake pads: Check brake pad thickness

X

 

X

Brakes: Inspect brake system for leaks and damage, check thickness of brake
 pads and check brake fluid level

 

X

 

Brake fluid: Change fluid (New Beetle Only) (Every 2 years regardless of
mileage)

 

5 *

 

Brake fluid: Change fluid ( Touareg, Eos, Passat models, Jetta models, GTI,
Rabbit, Tiguan, and Passat CC ) (Every 3 years regardless of mileage)

 

 

6 *

Cooling level and frost protection: Check

 

 

 

Convertible roof: Check for function and damage. Clean and lubricate
( if applicable )

 

 

 

Convertible roof: Check latch: (if applicable) (Every 2 years regardless
of mileage)

 

3 *

 

CV joints: Check for leaks and damage

 

 

 

Diesel particle filter: Check

 

 

 

Diesel particle filter: Check ash content within the filter. Replace the filter if ash
 content is greater than .46 liters (3.0L TDI engine only)

 

 

 

Door checks: Lubricate

 

 

 

Dust and pollen Filter: Replace ( if applicable ) (Every 2 years regardless of
mileage)

 

2 *

 

Engine: Change oil and replace oil filter

X

X

X

Engine and engine compartment components: Check ( from above ) for leaks and
 damage

 

 

 

Engine and engine compartment components: Check ( from below ) for leaks and
 damage, check transmission, final drive, and drive shaft boots

 

 

 

Exhaust system: Check for leaks, damage and secure fittings

 

 

 

Fuel filter: Replace ( 2.0L TDI only )

 

X

 

Fuel filter: Drain Water ( 3.0L TDI only )

 

X

 

Fuel filter: Replace ( 3.0L TDI only )

 

 

 

Haldex clutch: Change oil ( if applicable )

 

 

 

Headlights: Check cleaning nozzle functionality ( if applicable )

X

X

X

Headlights: Check adjustment

 

 

 

Interior and glove box lights, cigarette lighter / power outlets, horn, and all warning
 lamps: Check

 

 

 

Power steering: Check oil level ( if applicable )

 

 

 

Rear window: Check cleaning nozzle functionality ( if applicable )

X

X

X

Retractable hard top: Check for function and damage ( if applicable )

 

 

 

Ribbed V-belt: Check condition

 

 

 

Second battery: Check ( if applicable )

 

X

 

Service Interval Display: Reset ( if applicable )

X

X

X

Service sticker: Enter the date of the next service on the service sticker and apply
 to the driver's side door pillar

X

X

X

Spark plugs: Replace ( 1.9L, 2.5L, 3.2L, 3.6L, and 4.2L only )

 

 

 

Spark plugs: Replace ( 1.8L, and 2.0L only )

 

 

 

Sunroof: Check, clean, and lubricate ( if applicable )

 

 

 

Test drive and final check

 

 

 

Tie rod ends: Check for excessive play, check boots

 

 

 

Timing Belt: Replace ( if applicable )

 

 

 

Timing belt: Replace ( 2.0L TDI )

 

 

 

Tires: Check tread depth, condition, wear pattern and pressure of all tires
 ( including spare )

 

X

 

Tires: Rotate front to rear

X

X

X

Tire mobility kit: Check and observe date on the tire filler bottle (Every 2 years
regardless of mileage)

 

4 *

 

Tire mobility kit: Replace tire filler bottle (Every 4 years regardless of mileage)

 

 

 

Tire pressure sensors: Replace (Every 6 years regardless of mileage)

 

 

 

Transmission: Automatic: Change fluid and filter

 

 

 

Transmission: DSG: Change fluid and filter

 

 

 

Underbody sealant: Inspect for damage

 

 

 

Windshield: Check cleaning nozzle functionality

X

X

X

Windshield and headlight washer systems: Check function and fluid level ( add if
necessary ), and inspect for damage

 

 

 

Wiper blades: Check functionality

X

X

X

* Carefree Maintenance Program - Time dependent items will be included in scheduled maintenance intervals if applicable

* At 5K, 15K, 25K, 35K: AdBlue® Fluid: Check fluid level ( add if necessary )

1. Every 1 year, regardless of mileage: Perform visual check of airbag system
2. Every 2 years, regardless of mileage: Replace dust and pollen filter ( if applicable )
3. Every 2 years, regardless of mileage: Check latch for convertible roof ( if applicable )
4. Every 2 years, regardless of mileage: Check and observe the date on the tire filler bottle in the tire mobility kit
5. Every 2 years, regardless of mileage: Change brake fluid (New Beetle only )
6. Every 3 years, regardless of mileage:Change brake fluid ( Touareg, Eos, Passat, Jetta models, GTI, Rabbit, Tiguan, and Passat CC )

40,000 - 130,000 Miles

Miles (x1000)

40K

50K

60K

70K

80K

90K

100K

110K

120K

130K

AdBlue®. Fluid: Check fluid level ( add if necessary )

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Airbag system: Perform visual inspection (Every 1 year regardless of mileage)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Air filter element: Replace and clean housing ( if applicable ) (Every 6 years
regardless of mileage)

 

 

9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Battery: Check

X

 

X

 

X

 

X

 

X

 

Body: Visual inspection for corrosion

X

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

X

 

Brake pads: Check brake pad thickness

 

X

 

X

 

X

 

X

 

X

Brakes: Inspect brake system for leaks and damage, check thickness of brake
 pads and check brake fluid level

X

 

X

 

X

 

X

 

X

 

Brake fluid: Change fluid (New Beetle Only) (Every 2 years regardless of
mileage)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brake fluid: Change fluid ( Touareg, Eos, Passat models, Jetta models, GTI,
Rabbit, Tiguan, and Passat CC ) (Every 3 years regardless of mileage)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cooling level and frost protection: Check

X

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

X

 

Convertible roof: Check for function and damage. Clean and lubricate
( if applicable )

X

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

X

 

Convertible roof: Check latch: (if applicable) (Every 2 years regardless
of mileage)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CV joints: Check for leaks and damage

X

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

X

 

Diesel particle filter: Check

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

 

Diesel particle filter: Check ash content within the filter. Replace the filter if ash
 content is greater than .46 liters (3.0L TDI engine only)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Door checks: Lubricate

X

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

X

 

Dust and pollen Filter: Replace ( if applicable ) (Every 2 years regardless of
mileage)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine: Change oil and replace oil filter

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Engine and engine compartment components: Check ( from above ) for leaks and
 damage

X

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

X

 

Engine and engine compartment components: Check ( from below ) for leaks and
 damage, check transmission, final drive, and drive shaft boots

X

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

X

 

Exhaust system: Check for leaks, damage and secure fittings

X

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

X

 

Fuel filter: Replace ( 2.0L TDI only )

X

 

X

 

X

 

X

 

X

 

Fuel filter: Drain Water ( 3.0L TDI only )

 

 

X

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

Fuel filter: Replace ( 3.0L TDI only )

X

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

X

 

Haldex clutch: Change oil ( if applicable )

X

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

X

 

Headlights: Check cleaning nozzle functionality ( if applicable )

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Headlights: Check adjustment

X

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

X

 

Interior and glove box lights, cigarette lighter / power outlets, horn, and all warning
 lamps: Check

X

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

X

 

Power steering: Check oil level ( if applicable )

X

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

X

 

Rear window: Check cleaning nozzle functionality ( if applicable )

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Retractable hard top: Check for function and damage ( if applicable )

X

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

X

 

Ribbed V-belt: Check condition

X

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

X

 

Second battery: Check ( if applicable )

X

 

X

 

X

 

X

 

X

 

Service Interval Display: Reset ( if applicable )

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Service sticker: Enter the date of the next service on the service sticker and apply
 to the driver's side door pillar

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Spark plugs: Replace ( 1.9L, 2.5L, 3.2L, 3.6L, and 4.2L only )

X

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

8

 

Spark plugs: Replace ( 1.8L, and 2.0L only )

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

8

 

Sunroof: Check, clean, and lubricate ( if applicable )

X

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

X

 

Test drive and final check

X

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

X

 

Tie rod ends: Check for excessive play, check boots

X

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

X

 

Timing Belt: Replace ( if applicable )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

Timing belt: Replace ( 2.0L TDI )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

 

Tires: Check tread depth, condition, wear pattern and pressure of all tires
 ( including spare )

X

 

X

 

X

 

X

 

X

 

Tires: Rotate front to rear

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Tire mobility kit: Check and observe date on the tire filler bottle (Every 2 years
regardless of mileage)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tire mobility kit: Replace tire filler bottle (Every 4 years regardless of mileage)

7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tire pressure sensors: Replace (Every 6 years regardless of mileage)

 

 

10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Transmission: Automatic: Change fluid and filter

X

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

X

 

Transmission: DSG: Change fluid and filter

X

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

X

 

Underbody sealant: Inspect for damage

X

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

X

 

Windshield: Check cleaning nozzle functionality

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Windshield and headlight washer systems: Check function and fluid level ( add if
necessary ), and inspect for damage

X

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

X

 

Wiper blades: Check functionality

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

7. Every 4 years, regardless of mileage: Replace tire filler bottle in tire mobility set (Observe expiration date)
8. Every 6 years, regardless of mileage: Replace spark plugs
9. Every 6 years regardless of mileage: Change air filter element and clean housing ( if applicable )
10. Every 6 years, regardless of mileage: Change tire pressure sensors ( if applicable )
11. At 45K,55K, 65K, 75K, 85K, 95K, 105K, 115K, 125K and every 5K after: AdBlue® Fluid: Check fluid level ( add if necessary )



Routan MY 2009 Only

6,000 - 36,000 Miles - Carefree Maintenance Program USA Only

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Miles

6K

12K

18K

24K

30K

36K

Kilometers

10K

20K

30K

40K

50K

60K

Change the engine oil and engine oil filter

X

X

X

X

X

X

Rotate tires

X

X

X

X

X

X

Inspect the engine air cleaner filter

 

X

 

X

 

X

Replace the engine air cleaner filter

 

 

 

 

X

 

Replace the air conditioning filter

 

X

 

X

 

X

Inspect the brake linings

 

X

 

X

 

X

Inspect the CV Joints

 

X

 

X

 

 

Inspect the exhaust system

 

X

 

X

 

 

Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends, and
 boot seals

 

 

 

X

 

 

Change the automatic transaxle fluid and filter if
 using your vehicle for any of the following:
Police, taxi, fleet or frequent trailer towing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

42,000 - 84,000 Miles

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Miles

42K

48K

54K

60K

66K

72K

78K

84K

Kilometers

70K

80K

90K

100K

110K

120K

130K

140K

Change the engine oil and engine oil filter

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Rotate tires

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Inspect the engine air cleaner filter

 

X

 

 

 

X

 

X

Replace the engine air cleaner filter

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

Replace the air conditioning filter

 

X

 

X

 

X

 

X

Inspect the brake linings

 

X

 

X

 

X

 

X

Inspect the CV Joints

 

X

 

 

 

X

 

 

Inspect the exhaust system

 

X

 

 

 

X

 

 

Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends, and
 boot seals

 

X

 

 

 

X

 

 

Change the automatic transaxle fluid and filter if
 using your vehicle for any of the following:
Police, taxi, fleet or frequent trailer towing.

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

90,000 - 150,000 Miles

Miles

90K

96K

102K

108K

114K

120K

126K

132K

138000

144K

150K

Kilometers

150K

160K

170K

180K

190K

200K

210K

220K

230K

240K

250K

Change the engine oil and engine oil filter

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Rotate tires

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Inspect the engine air cleaner filter

 

X

 

X

 

 

 

X

 

X

 

Replace the engine air cleaner filter

X

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

X

Replace the air conditioning filter

 

X

 

X

 

X

 

X

 

X

 

Inspect the brake linings

 

X

 

X

 

X

 

X

 

X

 

Inspect the CV Joints

 

X

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

Inspect the exhaust system

 

X

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends, and
 boot seals

 

X

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

X

 

Change the automatic transaxle fluid and filter if
 using your vehicle for any of the following:
Police, taxi, fleet or frequent tralier towing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change the automatic transaxle fluid and filter

 

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

Inspect and replace the PCV Valve if
necessary

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flush and replace the engine coolant

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Replace the ignition cables (3.8L engine)

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Replace the spark plugs (3.8L and 4.0L engines)

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Replace the timing belt (4.0L engine)

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Replace accessory drive belt (s)

 

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

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