Content

General information about the car

• Model history
• Description of construction
• Overall dimensions of the car
• Specifications
• Vehicle and unit identification numbers

Car operation

• Car keys
• Governing bodies
• Instrument cluster
• Information displays
• Ignition switch (lock)
• Steering column switches
• Outdoor lighting control unit
• Electro-corrector headlights
• Power window control unit
• Air conditioning control unit
• Gear lever
• Automatic transmission mode selector
• Parking brake lever
• Seat and steering wheel adjustment
• Adjusting the rear view mirrors
• Use of seat belts
• Lighting lamps
• Storage boxes and compartments for small items
• Opening the hood
• Opening the luggage compartment
• Windscreen washer fluid
• Filling windshield washer fluid
• Wiper blades - replacing
• Refueling the car
• Starting the engine from external power sources
• Car towing
• Towing a trailer
• Checking the tire pressure of the wheels
• Removing the spare wheel and tool kit
• Wheel replacement
• Car operation in winter
• Long distance travel
• Actions in case of unforeseen circumstances

Safety measures when servicing and repairing a car

Car preparation for maintenance and repair

Periodic maintenance

• Reference data
• Engine oil
• Oil filter
• Coolant
• Transmission oil
• Automatic transmission fluid
• Brake fluid
• Maintenance plan

Your car

• The location of the main components and assemblies of the car
• Daily maintenance
• Seasonal service
• Car care
• Accessories
• Tuning
• Selection of spare parts and consumables
• What you need to know about self-service and car repair

Possible vehicle malfunctions and their causes

• Failure of equipment and units
• Deterioration of operational parameters
• Extraneous sounds, noise, knocking or vibration
• Leaks and increased consumption of technical fluids
• Foreign smell or smoke appears

Engine and its systems

• Engine
• Reference data
• Engine compartment - cleaning
• Engine lubrication system - check oil level
• Engine lubrication system - changing oil and oil filter
• Engine - technical condition check
• Engine crankcase - removal and installation
• Accessory drive belt - inspect and replace
• Powertrain mounts - check and replace
• Engine management system
• Reference data
• System description
• Features of the engine management system 1.4 TSI
• Safety measures during maintenance and repair of the engine management system
• Engine management system - fault diagnosis
• Engine management sensors - check and replace
• Air filter - checking technical condition, cleaning and replacing
• Air filter - housing removal
• Throttle assembly - removal and installation
• Throttle assembly - cleaning
• Ignition coil - check and replace
• Spark plugs - replacement
• Power system - technical condition check
• Fuel filter - change
• Fuel module - check and replace
• Fuel injectors - check and replace
• Canister purge valve - check and replace
• Adsorber - replacement
• Cooling system
• Reference data
• Description of construction
• Cooling system - fault diagnosis
• Cooling system - technical condition check
• Cooling system - changing coolant
• Expansion tank - removal and installation
• Thermostat - replacement
• Engine cooling pump - replacement
• Electric fan and radiator of the cooling system - check and replace
• Exhaust system
• Reference data
• Description of construction
• Exhaust system - technical condition check
• Exhaust system suspension cushions - replacement
• Main muffler - replacement
• Additional muffler - replacement
• Catalytic converter - replacement

Transmission

• Clutch
• Reference data
• Description of construction
• Clutch - technical condition check
• Hydraulic clutch release - bleeding
• Clutch slave cylinder - replacement
• Clutch - replacement
• Manual transmission
• Reference data
• Description of construction
• Manual transmission - technical condition check
• Transmission - checking the transmission oil level
• Gearbox - changing gear oil
• Gearshift mechanism - checking and adjusting the drive
• Front wheel drive oil seals - replacement
• Automatic transmission
• Reference data
• Description of construction
• Features of the design of an automatic robotic transmission
• Automatic transmission - technical condition check
• Front wheel drives
• Reference data
• Description of construction
• Front wheel drives - technical check
• Front wheel drive oil seals - replacement
• Front wheel drives - removal and installation
• Protective covers for drive joints - replacement

Chassis

• Wheels, tires and hubs
• Reference data
• General information
• Wheels, tires and hubs - technical check
• Wheel care
• Front wheel bearing - replacement
• Rear wheel bearing - replacement
• Front suspension
• Reference data
• Description of construction
• Front suspension - technical check
• Anti-roll bar - replacement
• Anti-roll bar cushion - replacement
• Ball joint - replacement
• Front suspension arm - replacement
• Front suspension arm - replacing silent blocks
• Front suspension strut - removal and installation
• Front suspension strut - repair
• Rear suspension
• Reference data
• Description of construction
• Rear suspension - checking technical condition
• Rear suspension shock absorbers - replacement
• Rear suspension springs - replacement

Steering

• Reference data
• Description of construction
• Steering - technical check
• Steering column trim - removing and installing
• Tie rod end - replacement
• Tie rod cover - replacement
• Tie rod - replacement

Braking system

• Reference data
• Description of construction
• Brake system - technical condition check
• Hydraulic brake actuator
• Hydraulic brake drive - bleeding
• Hydraulic brake drive - brake fluid change
• Brake master cylinder - replacement
• Vacuum brake booster - replacement
• Brake hoses - replacement
• Brake pipes - replacement
• Front brakes
• Front brake pads - replacement
• Front brake caliper - removal, repair and installation
• Front brake discs - replacement
• Rear brakes
• Rear brake drums - replacement
• Rear brake pads - replacement
• Brake slave cylinder - replacement
• Rear brake caliper - replacement
• Rear brake discs - replacement
• Parking brake system
• Parking brake - adjustment
• Parking brake cables - replacement
• Anti-lock braking system
• Front wheel speed ??sensor - replace
• Rear wheel speed sensor - replace

Electrical equipment

• System description
• Electrical equipment - technical condition check
• Diagnostics of electrical equipment
• Checking and repairing electrical circuits
• Checking electrical consumers
• Relay test
• Battery
• Reference data
• Battery - service
• Battery - removal and installation
• Battery - charging
• Generator
• Reference data
• Description of construction
• Generator - troubleshooting
• Generator - removal and installation
• Replacing the voltage regulator
• Fuse and relay box
• Replacing fuses
• Starter
• Reference data
• Description of construction
• Starter - troubleshooting
• Starter - removal and installation
• Starter - repair
• Switches, switches
• Hazard switch - replace
• Reversing light switch - check and replace
• Outdoor lighting control unit - check and replace
• Power window control unit - check and replace
• Electric mirrors control unit - replacement
• Passenger door power window control keys - replacement
• Lighting, light and sound signaling
• Reference data
• Description of construction
• Outdoor lighting and light signaling devices - technical condition check
• Headlight unit - replacing bulbs
• Block headlight - removal and installation
• Headlight block - adjustment
• Electro-corrector of headlights - replacement of the electric drive
• Side direction indicator - removing, replacing the lamp and installing
• Rear light - removal, replacement of bulbs and installation
• Additional brake signal - lamp replacement
• License plate light - lamp replacement
• Interior lighting - removal, replacement of lamps and installation
• Luggage compartment light - removal, lamp replacement and installation
• Sound signals - check and replace
• Instrumentation and gauges
• Description of construction
• Insufficient brake fluid level sensor - check and replace
• Emergency oil pressure sensor - check and replace
• Screen wipers and washers
• Reference data
• Description of construction
• Windshield wiper - fault diagnosis
• Windscreen wiper - replacement
• Windscreen washer - fault diagnosis
• Washer nozzles - replacement
• Windscreen washer pump - check and replace
• Washer fluid reservoir - replacement
• Additional electrical equipment
• Connecting additional equipment
• Speaker system - removal and installation
• Parking radar - installation
• Heated rear window - repair

Body

• Reference data
• Body - inspection and maintenance
• Body - repair of minor damage to paintwork
• Windshield - minor damage repair
• Windshield - replacement
• Front wheel arch liner - removal and installation
• Front bumper - removal and installation
• Front door trim - removal and installation
• Side mirror - replacement
• Front door lock switch (cylinder) - replacement
• Front door exterior handle - replace
• Front door lock - replacement and adjustment
• Front door glass - removal and installation
• Front door window regulator - replacement
• Front door opening limiter - replacement
• Rear door trim - removal and installation
• Exterior tailgate handle - replacement
• Rear door lock - replacement
• Rear door glass - removal and installation
• Rear door window regulator - replacement
• Rear door opening limiter - removal and installation
• Tailgate gas stops - replacement
• Tailgate trim - removal and installation
• Luggage compartment lock - replacement
• Luggage compartment lock switch - replace
• Rear wheel arch liner - removal and installation
• Rear bumper - removal and installation

Climate control

• Reference data
• Description of construction
• Climate control - technical condition check
• Climate control - maintenance
• Air conditioning filter - change

Wiring diagrams

Motorist's handbook

• Tools, fixtures and consumables
• Universal tools
• Special tools and accessories
• Maintenance and repair materials

Index