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US Service 2 - Every 26,000 Miles or 2 Years



US Service 2
At 26,000 mi or 2 years; after first every 26,000 mi and 2 years

Engine Compartment
Leakage - Major components
- Check for chafe markes, line routing, damaged components. In the event of leakage, determine cause and perform repair via separate work order.
- Check catch, safety catch and hinges of engine hood for proper operation.
- Check condition of poly-V-belt.

Check the following fluid levels, correct if necessary. If there is a loss of fluid, determine cause and perform repair with separate work order.
- Brake system
- Power steering
- Windshield washer system
- Engine cooling system, antifreeze and corrosion protection.
- Check battery condition using "Midtronics MCR 717" Tester.

Interior
- Reset service indicator in instrument cluster

Function test
- Check parking brake (function test only)
- Warning/indicator lamps, illumination and interior lighting
- Windshield wipers, windshield washer system, headlamp cleaning system, where applicable
- Check seat belts and buckles for signs of external damage and function

Wheels, brakes
- Inspect tires for damage and splits, measure tread depth
- Check front/rear brake pads for lining thickness
- Check condition/thickness of front/rear brake discs
- Correct tire inflation pressure

Underside of vehicle
Leakage - Major components
- Check for chafe markes, line routing, damaged components.
- In the event of leakage, determine cause and perform repair via separate work order.
- Check front axle joints for play, check rubber boots
- Inspect condition of flexible discs
- Inspect play of tie rod and drag link joints, inspect rubber boots

Trunk
- Check trunk lighting
- Check TIREFIT tire sealant expiration date

Vehicle front/rear
- Check headlamp range adjustment (not for xenon headlamp)
- Check and correct headlamp setting