Carefree
Maintenance
Program USA Only

2013 Volkswagen Golf R Maintenance Schedule For USA
Applicable engines: 2.0T

Miles 10K

20K

30K

40K

50K

60K

70K

80K

90K

1, *

1, *

1, *

1, *

1, *

1, *

1, *

1, *

1, *

Airbag system: Perform visual inspection
(Every 1 year regardless of mileage)
Air filter element and snow filter: Replace and clean housing
(Every 6 years regardless of mileage)

1, *

1, *

7, *
X

Battery: Check

X

X

Brakes: Inspect brake system and shock absorber for leaks and damage, check
thickness of brake pads, brake disc condition front and rear and check brake
fluid level subject to abrasion

X

X

X

X

Brake fluid and clutch unit: Change fluid (Every 3 years regardless of mileage
and every 2 years after)

X
3, *

X

X

X
X

X
X

3, *

1, *
7, *

X

Body: Visual inspection for corrosion
Brake pads: Check thickness and brake disc condition (front and rear)

100K 110K 120K

X
X

X
3, *

X
X

3, *

X
3, *

Coolant level and frost protection: Check

X

X

X

CV joints: Check for leaks and damage

X

X

X

Door checks and mounting pins: Lubricate

X

X

X

Dust and pollen filter: Replace
(Every 2 years regardless of mileage)
Engine: Change oil and replace oil filter

X
X

X

X
X

X

X
X

X

X
X

X

X
X

X

X
X

X

Engine and engine compartment components: Check (from above) for leaks
and damage

X

X

X

Engine and engine compartment components: Check (from below) for leaks
and damage, check transmission, final drive, and drive shaft boots

X

X

X

Exhaust system: Check for leaks, damage and secure fittings

X

X

X

Haldex Clutch: Change oil (if applicable)

4, *

4, *

4, *

4, *

Carefree
Maintenance
Program USA Only

2013 Volkswagen Golf R Maintenance Schedule For USA
Applicable engines: 2.0T

Miles 10K

20K

30K

40K

50K

60K

70K

80K

90K

100K 110K 120K

Headlights, daytime running lights, curve lighting, and automatic headlights:
Check adjustment

X

X

X

Interior lighting and glove box lights, cigarette lighter / power outlets, horn, and
all warning lamps: Check

X

X

X

Lighting: Front and rear lights, luggage compartment lighting, turn signals,
hazard warning lights: Check

X

X

X

Power steering: Check oil level

X

X

X

Rear window: Check cleaning nozzle functionality (if applicable)

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Ribbed V-belt: Check condition

X

X

X

X

X

X
X

Service interval display: Reset (if applicable)

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Service sticker: Enter the date of the next service on the service sticker and
apply to the driver's side door pillar

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Spark plugs: Replace (2.0T only)

6, *

Sunroof and panoramic sunroof: Check, clean, and lubricate (if applicable)

X

X

X

Sunroof: Open sunroof and check front water drains and clean if necessary
(if applicable)

X

X

X

Test drive: Check braking, kick-down, steering, electrical, heating and ventilation
systems, air conditioning, handling, and parking brake

X

X

X

Tie rod ends: Check for excessive play and looseness, check boots

X

X

X

Tires: Check tread depth, condition, tire age, wear pattern and pressure of all
tires (including spare)
Tires: Rotate front to rear
Tire mobility kit: Check and observe expiration date on the tire filler bottle
(Every 2 years regardless of mileage)

X
X

X
2, *

X
X

X
2, *

X
X

X
2, *

X
X

X
2, *

X
X

X
2, *

X
X

X
2, *

Carefree
Maintenance
Program USA Only

2013 Volkswagen Golf R Maintenance Schedule For USA
Applicable engines: 2.0T

Miles 10K

20K

30K

40K

50K

60K

70K

80K

90K

100K 110K 120K

Tire mobility kit: Replace tire filler bottle
(Every 4 years regardless of mileage)

5, *

5, *

5, *

Underbody sealant: Inspect for damage

X

X

X

Windshield washers, headlight cleaning system, and wiper blades: Check for
damage and function, Check fluid level and add if necessary

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

* Carefree Maintenance Program - Time dependent items will be included in scheduled maintenance intervals if applicable
1. Every 1 year, regardless of mileage: Perform visual check of airbag system
2. Every 2 years, regardless of mileage: Check and observe the date on the tire filler bottle in the tire mobility kit (if applicable)
3. Every 3 years, regardless of mileage and every 2 years after: Change brake fluid
4. Every 3 years, regardless of mileage: Haldex clutch: Change oil (if applicable)
5. Every 4 years, regardless of mileage: Replace tire filler bottle in tire mobility set (Observe expiration date)
6. Every 6 years regardless of mileage: Replace spark plugs (2.0L T)
7. Every 6 years regardless of mileage: Air filter element and snow filter: replace and clean housing ( if applicable )
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