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Lupo 1999 ➤ , Lupo 3L 1999 ➤  
Maintenance - Edition 03.2018  
Caution  
♦ If RME fuel (biodiesel) is used, always note the information  
on RME fuel (biodiesel) ⇒ page 22 .  
♦ When using RME (biodiesel) according to “EN 14214”, the  
fuel filter must be renewed every 15,000 km.  
Caution  
♦ In countries where diesel has a high sulphur content,  
change oil every 7,500 km. Affected countries with a high  
sulphur content ⇒ page 21 .  
– Ask the customer if he requires:  
New wiper blades  
Replenish Windscreen Clear G 052 164 (cleanser and anti-  
freeze).  
– Check if storage life date of first aid box has been exceeded  
and if warning triangle is fitted.  
– Removing and installing engine compartment cover -bottom-  
(noise insulation) ⇒ page 25  
The sequence of the individual service tasks has been tested and  
optimised. Therefore, it should be followed to avoid unnecessary  
interruptions in the work.  
Vehicles driving more than 15,000 km per year:  
– Toothed belt: Check for wear  
Page  
⇒ page 76  
Only valid for vehicles with TDI/SDI engines ►2000 with engine codes AKU,  
AMF and ANY  
– Fuel filter: Drain water  
⇒ page 75  
Only valid for vehicles with diesel engines and distributor injection pump  
Only valid for vehicles with diesel engines and distributor injection pump using  
biodiesel according to EN 14214  
Only valid for vehicles using diesel not conforming to EN 590  
– Engine oil: Drain or extract, renew oil filter  
– Front disc brake pads: check thickness.  
– Engine oil: Replenish  
⇒ page 79  
⇒ page 90  
⇒ page 79  
⇒ page 43  
⇒ page 19  
– Service interval display: reset.  
– Enter date of next service on sticker and attach sticker to driver side door pillar  
(B-pillar).  
2.3  
Inspection service every 12 months  
Note  
Inform the customer if faults are found during service and repair  
measures are necessary.  
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2. Service work  
Lupo 1999 ➤ , Lupo 3L 1999 ➤  
Maintenance - Edition 03.2018  
Caution  
♦ If RME fuel (biodiesel) is used, always note the information  
on RME fuel (biodiesel) ⇒ page 22 .  
♦ When using RME (biodiesel) according to “EN 14214”, the  
fuel filter must be renewed every 15,000 km.  
Caution  
♦ In countries where diesel has a high sulphur content,  
change oil every 7,500 km. Affected countries with a high  
sulphur content ⇒ page 21 .  
– Ask the customer if he requires:  
New wiper blades  
Replenish Windscreen Clear G 052 164 (cleanser and anti-  
freeze).  
– Check if storage life date of first aid box has been exceeded  
and if warning triangle is fitted.  
– Removing and installing engine compartment cover -bottom-  
(noise insulation) ⇒ page 25  
The sequence of the individual service tasks has been tested and  
optimised. Therefore, it should be followed to avoid unnecessary  
interruptions in the work.  
Work to be completed for inspection service every 12 months  
Electrics  
Page  
– Front and tail lights, turn signals, hazard warning lights: Check function  
– Interior light, cigarette lighter, sockets, warning lamps and horn: Check  
function  
– Driver's and passenger airbag: Visual check of airbag units for external  
damage  
⇒ page 33  
– Vehicle system test: Carry out test  
⇒ page 40  
⇒ page 43  
1
Automated manual gearbox (DSG): Carry out basic setting  
– Service interval display: reset.  
⇒ page 43  
1
Only valid for vehicles type “6E” with gearbox type 085  
Vehicle exterior  
Page  
– Window wash/wipe system and headlight washer system: Check function  
and settings  
⇒ page 34  
– Wiper blades: Check for damage; check park position, adjust if necessary;  
⇒ page 38  
⇒ page 55  
only if wiper blades “judder”: Check setting angle, adjust if necessary  
Do not adjust setting angle on aero wipers  
– Door arrester: grease.  
Tyres  
Page  
1
⇒ page 94  
Tyres (including spare wheel) : Check condition and wear pattern  
2. Service work  
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Lupo 1999 ➤ , Lupo 3L 1999 ➤  
Maintenance - Edition 03.2018  
Tyres  
Page  
1
⇒ page 95  
⇒ page 95  
⇒ page 94  
Tyre tread depth (including spare) : Check and enter  
1
Tyre pressures (including spare) : Check, correct if necessary  
– Check expiry date of tyre sealant in breakdown set (if fitted), renew if  
necessary  
1
Vehicles type “6E” are not fitted with spare wheel  
Underside of vehicle  
Page  
– Engine oil: Drain or extract; renew oil filter  
⇒ page 79  
⇒ page 56  
– Engine and components in engine compartment: inspect for leaks and  
damage (from below).  
– Gearbox, final drive and drive shaft boots: inspect for leaks and damage.  
– Brake system: inspect for leaks and damage.  
– Front and rear brake pads/linings: Check thickness  
⇒ page 83  
⇒ page 89  
⇒ page 90  
– Exhaust system: inspect for leaks, firm seating and damage.  
– Track rod ends: checking clearance, firm seating and boots  
– Swivel joints: Visual check of swivel joint boots for leaks and damage  
– Automated manual gearbox (DSG): Check gear selector boots (on gear‐  
⇒ page 92  
⇒ page 93  
1
box) for leaks and damage  
1
Only valid for vehicles type “6E” with gearbox type 085  
Engine compartment  
– Engine oil: Replenish  
– Battery: Check  
Page  
⇒ page 79  
⇒ page 28  
⇒ page 56  
– Engine and components in engine compartment: visual check for leaks  
and damage (from above)  
– Window wiper and washer system: Fill with Windscreen Clear - G 052  
164-  
⇒ page 34  
⇒ page 57  
⇒ page 76  
– Cooling system: Check coolant level and frost protection, add coolant if  
necessary  
– Camshaft drive toothed belt: check condition  
Only valid for vehicles with TDI/SDI engines ►2000 with engine codes  
AKU, AMF and ANY  
– Fuel filter: drain water  
Only valid for vehicles with diesel engine and distributor injection pump  
⇒ page 75  
– Brake fluid level (dependent upon brake pad/lining wear): check.  
⇒ page 100  
Documentation/final checks  
Page  
– “Your next service” sticker: Enter next due date and attach sticker to driver  
side door pillar (B-pillar)  
⇒ page 19  
– Carry out road test  
⇒ page 111  
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2. Service work  

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