Maintenance -> Service for Your Volkswagen E Golf 4 Door Second Generation (2017-2020)

Maintenance  
Service  
Service work and digital service schedule  
The vehicle data stickers attached to the inside cover of this owner's manual help ensure that  
you can have the correct Volkswagen Genuine Parts® installed in your vehicle whenever required.  
It also determines which type of service applies to your vehicle.  
The vehicle data sticker confirms when the vehicle was first registered or delivered, when the  
delivery inspection was carried out, and thus the date from which your vehicle is covered by our  
warranty.  
Saving the service operations performed (“digital service schedule”)  
The service records are stored by your Volkswagen dealership or qualified workshop in a central  
system. This transparent documentation of the service history allows the service operations  
performed to be reproduced at any time. Each time you have your vehicle serviced, Volkswagen  
recommends asking for a printed service record, which contains all service work stored in the  
system.  
With every service, the printout of the previous service record is replaced by a current printout.  
The digital service schedule is not available in some markets. In this case, your Volkswagen  
dealership will inform you about the documentation process for service work.  
Service work  
The following information is documented in the digital service schedule by your Volkswagen  
dealership or qualified workshop:  
When which service was carried out.  
Whether any repairs are recommended, such as replacement of the brake pads in the near  
future.  
Whether you had any special requests before or during the maintenance work. Your service  
advisor will note these on the order.  
Which components and service fluids were changed.  
When your next service is scheduled for.  
The LongLife mobility guarantee is valid until the next inspection is due. Documentation takes  
place at every due inspection.  
The type and scope of service work may differ from vehicle to vehicle. Information on specific  
work for your vehicle can be requested from a qualified workshop.  
WARNING  
Inadequate servicing, no servicing at all, or failure to adhere to service intervals can result in  
breakdowns, accidents and serious injury.  
Have service work carried out by an authorised Volkswagen dealership or workshop.  
NOTICE  
Volkswagen is not responsible for any vehicle damage caused by inadequate service work or  
the lack of part availability.  
Regular servicing of your vehicle not only maintains its value, it also ensures that your  
vehicle remains roadworthy and in working order. You should therefore have your vehicle  
serviced according to the Volkswagen guidelines.  
Inspection  
Service event  
Inspection  
PR No.  
VI9  
Service interval  
As per service interval display  
Service interval display  
Service dates at Volkswagen are shown on the service interval display on the instrument cluster  
display (→ Service interval display, Description). This service interval display provides information  
on those service appointments which include an inspection. When an individual service is due,  
additional work that is due can also be carried out, e.g. changing brake fluid.  
Information on operating conditions  
The service intervals and scope of service are always for vehicles used under normal operating  
conditions.  
If the vehicle is operated under heavy-duty conditions, some work will have to be performed  
before the next service is due or at shorter intervals than those specified.  
Heavy-duty conditions are, for example:  
Operation in heavily dusty regions.  
Driving mainly in winter conditions.  
This applies particularly to the following components (depending on the vehicle equipment):  
Dust and pollen filter.  
Air Care allergen filter.  
The service advisor at your qualified workshop will be pleased to advise you on whether your  
vehicle requires more frequent work due to the conditions under which it is used.  
WARNING  
Inadequate servicing, no servicing at all, or failure to adhere to service intervals can result in  
breakdowns, accidents or serious injury.  
Have your service work carried out by an authorised Volkswagen dealership or workshop.  
NOTICE  
Volkswagen is not responsible for any vehicle damage caused by inadequate service work or  
the lack of part availability.  
Scope of service  
The scope of service includes all maintenance work that is necessary in order to keep your vehicle  
roadworthy (depending on the operating conditions and vehicle equipment, e.g. engine, gearbox  
or service fluids). The maintenance work is divided into inspection work and servicing work. You  
can find out what work is required in detail for your vehicle:  
From your Volkswagen dealership.  
From your qualified workshop.  
In the electronic repair and workshop information system erWin (→ Repairs and technical  
modifications, Standards/Directives).  
Inspection work  
Electrics  
12-volt vehicle battery: check and replace if necessary.  
Lighting: check.  
High-voltage components: check.  
Horn: check.  
Headlight setting: check.  
Service interval display: reset.  
Engine and gearbox  
Gearbox and final drive: check.  
Cooling system: check.  
Engine and components in engine compartment: check.  
Running gear  
Swivel joints and track rods: check.  
Tyres: check.  
Brake system: check.  
Brake pads and brake discs: check.  
Brake fluid level: check.  
Boots: check.  
Coupling rod and stabiliser bearings: check.  
Breakdown set: check.  
Tyre pressure on all wheels: check.  
Power steering: check.  
Shock absorbers and coil springs: check.  
Body  
Roof systems: check.  
Windscreen: check.  
Body: check for corrosion.  
Wiper blades: check.  
Window washer system: check.  
Door arresters: lubricate.  
Underbody: check.  
Water drains: check.  
Road test: perform.  
Servicing work  
In addition to the inspection work, further servicing work may need to be performed on your  
vehicle depending on the operating conditions and vehicle equipment, e.g. engine, gearbox or  
service fluids. This work is dependent on time and mileage or only time or mileage.  
Additives: change or top up.  
Brake fluid: change.  
Gearbox: change oil and where applicable filter.  
Gearbox mountings: change.  
Final drive and differential: change oil.  
Air filter: change.  
Dust and pollen filter: change.  
Air Care allergen filter: change.  
It is also possible to have servicing work carried out in between the displayed scheduled service  
events.  
The scope of service is subject to change for technical reasons, e.g. continuous further  
development of components. Your Volkswagen dealership or qualified workshop always has the  
latest information about any changes.