Get Maintaining and cleaning -> Service work, adjustments and technical changes Guide for Volkswagen Virtus 4 Door First Generation (2018-2023)

The specialist garage will tell you if any work needs

to be carried out between the standard service in-

tervals according to the operating conditions of your

car.

erating conditions and the equipment, including the

engine, transmission, or operating fluids. This main-

tenance depends on the time and mileage, or it de-

pends on the time only or on the mileage only.

For example, depending on your car equipment you

can change the following operating fluids and com-

ponents:

Service operations

The service work also includes inspections and

maintenance needed for operational reliability and

traffic safety of your car (depending on the operat-

ing conditions and equipment of your car, e.g. the

engine, transmission or operating fluids). Ask an au-

thorised specialist garage for information about the

work needed for your vehicle. Volkswagen recom-

mends using services of a Volkswagen Partner. Al-

ternatively, refer to the erWin electronic repair and

service information.

— Additives

— Active combined filter

— Brake fluid

— Fuel filter

— Transmission oil or transmission oil filter

— Air filter

— Engine oil or engine oil filter

— Axle gearbox and differential oil

— Particulate filter

For example, you can check the following:

— 12V battery (change if necessary)

— Lighting

— Timing belt and tension roller

— Spark plugs

— Horn

— Headlight adjustment

— Resetting the service interval indicator

— Exhaust system

Maintenance can also be carried out outside the dis-

played service intervals.

For technical reasons, such as the continuous devel-

opment of components, the extent of the service

work can change. Your authorised specialist garage

is always informed about the latest changes.

— Transmission and axle gearbox

— V-ribbed belt

— Cooling system

Volkswagen recommends using services of

a Volkswagen Partner.

— Engine and engine compartment components

— Engine oil level

— Ball joint and steering linkage

— Tyres

Service work, adjustments and

technical changes

— Braking system

— Joint gaiters

— Suspension and stabiliser bearing

— Tyre repair kit

The instructions and guidelines from Volkswagen

must be observed when carrying out any modifica-

tions, repairs or technical alterations to the vehicle.

— Steering system

Following these instructions and guidelines helps

ensure road safety and maintains the vehicle in

a good technical condition.

— Dampers and coil springs

— Roof systems

— Windscreen

We recommend that you only use Volkswagen Gen-

uine Accessories and Volkswagen Genuine Parts.

These guarantee reliability, safety and suitability for

your vehicle.

— Body corrosion

— Windscreen wipers and washers

— Door limiters

— Undercarriage

Volkswagen Service Partner

All Volkswagen authorised workshops adhere to the

instructions and guidelines from Volkswagen. to en-

sure repairs are carried out on time and to the ap-

propriate standards. Following these instructions

and guidelines helps ensure road safety and main-

tains the vehicle in good technical condition.

— Water drains

— 1. Test drive

Maintenance

In addition to service inspections, other car mainte-

nance needs to be carried out depending on the op-

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We therefore recommend that all modifications, re-

pairs and technical alterations to the vehicle be car-

ried out by a Volkswagen Service Partner.

Natural leather / Leatherette / Suedia / Fabric

NOTICE

Remove any dirt as soon as possible.

Volkswagen genuine parts

We recommend using Volkswagen Genuine Parts for

your vehicle, as these parts are approved by Volks-

wagen. These parts are fully compliant with Volks-

wagen regulations and are identical to the parts

used in series production.

Do not use any leather polish, polishing waxes,

shoe polish, stain remover or similar agents for

the Suedia seat covers.

Make sure that natural leather is not moistened

when cleaning and that no water seeps into the

seams.

Volkswagen is responsible for the safety, compatibil-

ity and long-term service life of these products.

Do not clean the roof cladding with a brush.

Volkswagen genuine accessories

NOTICE

We recommend that you use Volkswagen Genuine

Accessories in your vehicle. With these accessories,

Volkswagen is responsible for their safety, reliability

and suitability for your vehicle type.

Risk of fading of the cover fabric

If possible, do not leave the covers in direct sun-

light for long periods.

Spoilers

— Over time, Suedia and leather materials

may show minor observable changes such

as wrinkling or discolouration with use. This

does not constitute a material defect.

WARNING

Risk of accident!

— Some clothing fabrics, e.g. dark denim, may not

have sufficient colour fastness. As a result, seat

upholstery may become visibly discoloured. This

is not a defect in the fabric.

Only use the original spoiler on the front bump-

er in combination with the original spoiler on

the boot lid.

The original spoiler on the front bumper cannot

— Sharp-edged zips, rivets, clamps and similar ac-

cessories can damage the vehicle's upholstery.

The complaints process does not cover such dam-

age.

be used without the spoiler on the boot lid or in

combination with an unsuitable spoiler on the

luggage compartment lid.

We recommend that you consult a Volkswagen

Service Partner for any repairs to or replace-

ment, addition or removal of spoilers.

Plastic parts

NOTICE

Component protection

Risk of damage to the dash panel!

Some electronic vehicle components (such as the in-

strument cluster) are factory-fitted with component

protection. This component protection ensures the

functional limitation of these components in the

event of an unauthorised installation in another ve-

hicle (e.g. following a theft) or operation outside the

vehicle.

Do not attach fragrances or air fresheners to the

dash panel.

Windows

NOTICE

Risk of damage to the filaments or the glass antenna

Do not apply stickers to the heating filaments.

Interior

Do not use sharp objects (such as pot scrapers,

etc.) to clean the windows.

What you should be mindful of

Seat belts

NOTICE

Risk of damage to the seat belts

Use cleaning agents intended for cleaning and

care of the individual materials.

Do not dry clean the seat belts.

Do not use aggressive cleaning agents or chemi-

cal solvents.

Allow cleaned belts to dry before rolling up.

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