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
click here to view 40,000 - 130,000 Miles
Miles (x1000) |
10K |
20K |
30K |
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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 |
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 |
 |
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 |
 |
X |
 |
Brake fluid: Change fluid (New Beetle Only) (Every 2 years regardless of |
 |
5 * |
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Brake fluid: Change fluid ( Touareg, Eos, Passat models, Jetta models, GTI, |
 |
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6 * |
Cooling level and frost protection: Check |
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 |
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Convertible roof: Check for function and damage. Clean and lubricate |
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Convertible roof: Check latch: (if applicable) (Every 2 years regardless |
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3 * |
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CV joints: Check for leaks and damage |
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Diesel particle filter: Check |
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Diesel particle filter: Check ash content within the filter. Replace the filter if ash |
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Door checks: Lubricate |
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Dust and pollen Filter: Replace ( if applicable ) (Every 2 years regardless of |
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2 * |
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Engine: Change oil and replace oil filter |
X |
X |
X |
Engine and engine compartment components: Check ( from above ) for leaks and |
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Engine and engine compartment components: Check ( from below ) for leaks and |
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Exhaust system: Check for leaks, damage and secure fittings |
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 |
 |
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 |
 |
 |
 |
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 ) |
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 |
 |
Ribbed V-belt: Check condition |
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 |
 |
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 |
X |
X |
X |
Spark plugs: Replace ( 1.9L, 2.5L, 3.2L, 3.6L, and 4.2L only ) |
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 |
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Spark plugs: Replace ( 1.8L, and 2.0L only ) |
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 |
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Sunroof: Check, clean, and lubricate ( if applicable ) |
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Test drive and final check |
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 |
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Tie rod ends: Check for excessive play, check boots |
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 |
 |
Timing Belt: Replace ( if applicable ) |
 |
 |
 |
Timing belt: Replace ( 2.0L TDI ) |
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 |
 |
Tires: Check tread depth, condition, wear pattern and pressure of all tires |
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X |
 |
Tires: Rotate front to rear |
X |
X |
X |
Tire mobility kit: Check and observe date on the tire filler bottle (Every 2 years |
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4 * |
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Tire mobility kit: Replace tire filler bottle (Every 4 years regardless of mileage) |
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 |
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Tire pressure sensors: Replace (Every 6 years regardless of mileage) |
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 |
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Transmission: Automatic: Change fluid and filter |
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 |
 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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 |
 |
 |
9 |
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 |
 |
 |
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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 |
X |
 |
X |
 |
X |
 |
X |
 |
X |
 |
Brake fluid: Change fluid (New Beetle Only) (Every 2 years regardless of |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Brake fluid: Change fluid ( Touareg, Eos, Passat models, Jetta models, GTI, |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Cooling level and frost protection: Check |
X |
 |
 |
 |
X |
 |
 |
 |
X |
 |
Convertible roof: Check for function and damage. Clean and lubricate |
X |
 |
 |
 |
X |
 |
 |
 |
X |
 |
Convertible roof: Check latch: (if applicable) (Every 2 years regardless |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
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 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
X |
Door checks: Lubricate |
X |
 |
 |
 |
X |
 |
 |
 |
X |
 |
Dust and pollen Filter: Replace ( if applicable ) (Every 2 years regardless of |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
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 |
X |
 |
 |
 |
X |
 |
 |
 |
X |
 |
Engine and engine compartment components: Check ( from below ) for leaks and |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Tire mobility kit: Replace tire filler bottle (Every 4 years regardless of mileage) |
7 |
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 |
 |
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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 |
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
click here to view 42,000 - 84,000 Miles
click here to view 90,000 - 150,000 Miles
Miles |
6K |
12K |
18K |
24K |
30K |
36K |
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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 |
 |
 |
 |
X |
 |
 |
Change the automatic transaxle fluid and filter if |
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 |
 |
 |
 |
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42,000 - 84,000 Miles
click here to view 90,000 - 150,000 Miles
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 |
 |
X |
 |
 |
 |
X |
 |
 |
Change the automatic transaxle fluid and filter if |
 |
 |
 |
X |
 |
 |
 |
 |
90,000 - 150,000 Miles
Miles |
90K |
96K |
102K |
108K |
114K |
120K |
126K |
132K |
138000 |
144K |
150K |
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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 |
 |
X |
 |
 |
 |
X |
 |
 |
 |
X |
 |
Change the automatic transaxle fluid and filter if |
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 |
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 |
 |
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 |
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Change the automatic transaxle fluid and filter |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
X |
 |
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 |
 |
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Inspect and replace the PCV Valve if |
X |
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Flush and replace the engine coolant |
 |
 |
X |
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Replace the ignition cables (3.8L engine) |
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X |
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Replace the spark plugs (3.8L and 4.0L engines) |
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 |
X |
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Replace the timing belt (4.0L engine) |
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 |
X |
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Replace accessory drive belt (s) |
 |
 |
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X |
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Before Performing any Work
Please read Cautions and Warnings before proceeding with any work on your vehicle