Maintenance Schedule - 2010 - Tiguan

AdBlue®. Fluid: Check fluid level and add if necessary (3.0L TDI only)

X *

X *

X *

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

1,*

1,*

1,*

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

Battery: Check

X

Body: Visual inspection for corrosion

Brake pads: Check thickness and brake disc condition (front and rear)

X

X

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

X

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

4,*

Brake fluid: Change fluid ( Touareg, Eos, Passat models, Jetta models,
*GTI, Golf, Tiguan, and CC ) (Every 3 years regardless of mileage and*
*every 2 years after)*

5,*

Convertible roof, CSC roof, and retractable hard top: Check for function and
 damage, clean and lubricate seals ( if applicable )

Coolant level and frost protection: Check

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

2,*

CV joints: Check for leaks and damage

Diesel particle filter: Only after 120,000 miles: Check ash loading according to manufacturer work procedure. Replace if necessary. Note: If DPF replacement is not necessary, perform check every 10,000 miles thereafter until replacement becomes necessary. Subsequent DPF replacement interval is a minimum of 120,000 miles, thereafter. ( 2.0L TDI and 3.0L TDI only)

Door checks and mounting pins: Lubricate

Dust and pollen filter: Replace ( if applicable )

X

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 adjustment

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

Lighting: Front and rear lights, luggage compartment lighting, turn signals,
 hazard warning lights, daytime running lights, curve lighting, and automatic
 headlights: Check

Power steering: Check oil level ( if applicable )

Rear window: Check cleaning nozzle functionality ( if applicable )

X

X

X

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 ( 2.5L, 3.2L, 3.6L, and 4.2L only )

Spark plugs: Replace ( 2.0L gasoline engine only )

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

Test drive: Check braking, kick-down, steering, electrical, heating and
 ventilation systems, air conditioning, and handling

Tie rod ends: Check for excessive play, check boots

Timing Belt: Replace ( if applicable, except 2.0L TDI )

Timing belt: Replace ( 2.0L TDI only )

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)*

3,*

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 washers, headlight cleaning system, and wiper blades: Check for
 damage and function, Check fluid level and add if necessary

X

X

X

AdBlue®. Fluid: Check fluid level and add if necessary (3.0L TDI only)

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

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

1,*

1,*

1,*

1,*

1,*

1,*

1,*

1,*

1,*

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

8,*

8,*

Battery: Check

X

X

X

X

X

Body: Visual inspection for corrosion

X

X

X

Brake pads: Check thickness and brake disc condition (front and rear)

X

X

X

X

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

X

X

X

X

X

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

4,*

4,*

4,*

4,*

4,*

Brake fluid: Change fluid ( Touareg, Eos, Passat models, Jetta models,
*GTI, Golf, Tiguan, and CC ) (Every 3 years regardless of mileage and*
*every 2 years after)*

5,*

5,*

5,*

5,*

Convertible roof, CSC roof, and retractable hard top: Check for function and
 damage, clean and lubricate seals ( if applicable )

X

X

X

Coolant level and frost protection: Check

X

X

X

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

2,*

2,*

2,*

2,*

2,*

CV joints: Check for leaks and damage

X

X

X

Diesel particle filter: Only after 120,000 miles: Check ash loading according to manufacturer work procedure. Replace if necessary. Note: If DPF replacement is not necessary, perform check every 10,000 miles thereafter until replacement becomes necessary. Subsequent DPF replacement interval is a minimum of 120,000 miles, thereafter. ( 2.0L TDI and 3.0L TDI only)

X

Door checks and mounting pins: Lubricate

X

X

X

Dust and pollen filter: Replace ( if applicable )

X

X

X

X

X

Engine: Change oil and replace oil filter

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 adjustment

X

X

X

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

X

X

X

Lighting: Front and rear lights, luggage compartment lighting, turn signals,
 hazard warning lights, daytime running lights, curve lighting, and automatic
 headlights: 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

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

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

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

X

X

7,*

Spark plugs: Replace ( 2.0L gasoline engine only )

X

7,*

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

X

X

X

Test drive: Check braking, kick-down, steering, electrical, heating and
 ventilation systems, air conditioning, and handling

X

X

X

Tie rod ends: Check for excessive play, check boots

X

X

X

Timing Belt: Replace ( if applicable, except 2.0L TDI )

X

Timing belt: Replace ( 2.0L TDI only )

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

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

3,*

3,*

3,*

3,*

3,*

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

6,*

6,*

6,*

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

9,*

9,*

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 washers, headlight cleaning system, and wiper blades: Check for
 damage and function, Check fluid level and add if necessary

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

AdBlue® Fluid: Check fluid level and add if
 necessary

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

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

1,*

1,*

1,*

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

Battery: Check

X

Body: Visual inspection for corrosion

Brake pads: Check thickness and brake disc
 condition (front and rear)

X

X

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

X

Brake fluid: Change fluid (Every 3 years
regardless of mileage and every 2 years
after)

3,*

Coolant level and frost protection: Check

CV joints: Check for leaks and damage

Diesel particle filter: Only after 120,000 miles: Check ash loading according to manufacturer work procedure. Replace if necessary. If DPF replacement is not necessary, perform check every 10,000 miles thereafter until replacement becomes necessary. Subsequent DPF replacement interval is a minimum of 120,000 miles, thereafter.

Door checks and mounting pins: Lubricate

Dust and pollen filter: Replace ( if applicable )

X

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: Drain water

X

Fuel filter: Replace

Headlights: Check adjustment

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

Lighting: Front and rear lights, luggage
 compartment lighting, turn signals, hazard
 warning lights, daytime running lights, curve
 lighting, and automatic headlights: Check

Power steering: Check oil level
( if applicable )

Rear window: Check cleaning nozzle
 functionality ( if applicable )

X

X

X

Ribbed V-belt: Check condition

Second battery: Check ( if applicable )

X

X

Service Interval Display: Reset
( if applicable )

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

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

Test drive: Check braking, kick-down,
 steering, electrical, heating and ventilation
 systems, air conditioning, and handling

X

Tie rod ends: Check for excessive play,
 check boots

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)

2,*

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

Underbody sealant: Inspect for damage

Windshield washers, headlight cleaning
 system, and wiper blades: Check for damage
 and function, Check fluid level and add if
 necessary

X

X

X

AdBlue® Fluid: Check fluid level and add if
 necessary

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

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

1,*

1,*

1,*

1,*

1,*

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

5,*

Battery: Check

X

X

X

Body: Visual inspection for corrosion

X

X

Brake pads: Check thickness and brake disc
 condition (front and rear)

X

X

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

X

X

X

Brake fluid: Change fluid (Every 3 years
regardless of mileage and every 2 years
after)

3,*

3,*

Coolant level and frost protection: Check

X

X

CV joints: Check for leaks and damage

X

X

Diesel particle filter: Only after 120,000 miles: Check ash loading according to manufacturer work procedure. Replace if necessary. If DPF replacement is not necessary, perform check every 10,000 miles thereafter until replacement becomes necessary. Subsequent DPF replacement interval is a minimum of 120,000 miles, thereafter.

Door checks and mounting pins: Lubricate

X

X

Dust and pollen filter: Replace ( if applicable )

X

X

X

Engine: Change oil and replace oil filter

X

X

X

X

X

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

X

X

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

X

X

Exhaust system: Check for leaks, damage
 and secure fittings

X

X

Fuel filter: Drain water

X

Fuel filter: Replace

X

X

Headlights: Check adjustment

X

X

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

X

X

Lighting: Front and rear lights, luggage
 compartment lighting, turn signals, hazard
 warning lights, daytime running lights, curve
 lighting, and automatic headlights: Check

X

X

Power steering: Check oil level
( if applicable )

X

X

Rear window: Check cleaning nozzle
 functionality ( if applicable )

X

X

X

X

X

Ribbed V-belt: Check condition

X

X

Second battery: Check ( if applicable )

X

X

X

X

X

Service Interval Display: Reset
( if applicable )

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

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

X

X

Test drive: Check braking, kick-down,
 steering, electrical, heating and ventilation
 systems, air conditioning, and handling

Tie rod ends: Check for excessive play,
 check boots

X

X

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

X

X

X

Tires: Rotate front to rear

X

X

X

X

X

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

2,*

2,*

2,*

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

4,*

4,*

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

6,*

Transmission: Automatic: Change fluid and
filter

X

X

Underbody sealant: Inspect for damage

X

X

Windshield washers, headlight cleaning
 system, and wiper blades: Check for damage
 and function, Check fluid level and add if
 necessary

X

X

X

X

X

AdBlue® Fluid: Check fluid level and add if
 necessary

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

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

1,*

1,*

1,*

1,*

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

5,*

Battery: Check

X

X

Body: Visual inspection for corrosion

X

Brake pads: Check thickness and brake disc
 condition (front and rear)

X

X

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

X

X

Brake fluid: Change fluid (Every 3 years
regardless of mileage and every 2 years
after)

3,*

3,*

Coolant level and frost protection: Check

X

CV joints: Check for leaks and damage

X

Diesel particle filter: Only after 120,000 miles: Check ash loading according to manufacturer work procedure. Replace if necessary. If DPF replacement is not necessary, perform check every 10,000 miles thereafter until replacement becomes necessary. Subsequent DPF replacement interval is a minimum of 120,000 miles, thereafter.

X

Door checks and mounting pins: Lubricate

X

Dust and pollen filter: Replace ( if applicable )

X

X

Engine: Change oil and replace oil filter

X

X

X

X

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

X

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

X

Exhaust system: Check for leaks, damage
 and secure fittings

X

Fuel filter: Drain water

X

Fuel filter: Replace

X

Headlights: Check adjustment

X

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

X

Lighting: Front and rear lights, luggage
 compartment lighting, turn signals, hazard
 warning lights, daytime running lights, curve
 lighting, and automatic headlights: Check

X

Power steering: Check oil level
( if applicable )

X

Rear window: Check cleaning nozzle
 functionality ( if applicable )

X

X

X

X

Ribbed V-belt: Check condition

X

Second battery: Check ( if applicable )

X

X

X

X

Service Interval Display: Reset
( if applicable )

X

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

X

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

X

Test drive: Check braking, kick-down,
 steering, electrical, heating and ventilation
 systems, air conditioning, and handling

Tie rod ends: Check for excessive play,
 check boots

X

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

X

X

Tires: Rotate front to rear

X

X

X

X

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

2,*

2,*

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

4,*

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

6,*

Transmission: Automatic: Change fluid and
filter

X

Underbody sealant: Inspect for damage

X

Windshield washers, headlight cleaning
 system, and wiper blades: Check for damage
 and function, Check fluid level and add if
 necessary

X

X

X

X