Never carry out any work on the engine or in the engine compartment if you are not familiar with the requisite procedures and general safety requirements, or if you only have access to incorrect operating equipment, service fluids, and unsuitable tools . The work should be carried out by a qualified workshop if you are uncertain. Please ensure that the following are checked regularly, preferably every time you fill the tank:

Windscreen washer fluid level Windscreen wiper and washer Windscreen wipers Windscreen washer

Engine oil level Engine oil Engine oil Engine compartment Engine oil_5 Oil see Engine oil_5

Engine coolant level Coolant Coolant Engine compartment Coolant_4 Engine coolant see Coolant_4

Brake fluid level Braking, stopping and parking Brakes Parking

Tyre pressure Wheels and tyres Wheels and tyres Tyres see Wheels and tyres_0
Information on changing bulbs .
Checks when filling the tank
FuelMeasuring axial play of camshaft
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Universal dial gauge bracket -VW 387-
Dial gau ...
Checking belt guide fittings and latch plates
Plastic-coated fittings show fine, parallel scoring after
stress on belt system (when belt was fastened during accident).
(On the other hand, wear caused by frequent belt use can be
recognized by smooth wear, free of lines.)
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Starting conditions for auxiliary heater, supplementary heater mode
Terminal 15 (ignition) on
Engine speed > 600 rpm
Coolant temperature < 72 °C
Ambient temperature < 5 °C
Reserve fuel level not reached
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