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Checking levels

Fig. 309 Diagram for the location of the various el-

ements.

From time to time, the levels of the different

fluids in the vehicle must be checked. Never

fill with incorrect fluids, otherwise serious

damage to the engine may be caused.

above. These operations are described in

Because the use of high-quality oil is essen-

tial for the correct operation of the engine

and its long useful life, when topping up or

changing oil, use only those oils that comply

with VW standards.

page 322.

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Overview

You will find further explanations, instructions

and restrictions on the technical specifica-

Coolant expansion tank

Engine oil dipstick

Engine oil filler cap

Brake fluid reservoir

Vehicle battery (underneath the cover)

Windscreen washer reservoir

We recommend that the oil change indicated

in the Maintenance Programme, be per-

formed by a technical service or specialised

workshop.

tions as of page 355.

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Engine oil

If the engine oil level is too low

You can get information about the correct en-

gine oil for your vehicle at your specialised

shop. If you have to change your engine oil,

use that oil.

General notes

The checking and refilling of service fluids are

carried out on the components mentioned

The engine comes with a special, multi-grade

oil that can be used all year round.

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Checking and refilling levels

If the recommended engine oil is not availa-

ble, in the event of an emergency you can

add oil once up to a maximum of 0.5 L of the

next oil until the next oil change:

Warning lamp

Checking engine oil level

It lights up red



 Do not continue driving!

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Valid for vehicles with petrol engines:

Engine oil pressure too low.

standard VW 504 00, VW 502 00,

VW 508 00, ACEA C or API SN.

It lights up yellow



Check the engine oil level as soon as possible.

Top up the oil at the next opportunity page 326.

Vehicles with diesel particulate filter*

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Only VW 507 00 engine oil, with reduced ash

formation, may be used in diesel engines

equipped with particulate filter. Using other

types of oil will cause a higher soot concen-

tration and reduce the life of the DPF. There-

fore:

It flashes yellow



Fig. 310 Engine oil dipstick.

Fault in the oil level sensor.

Take the vehicle to a specialised workshop to have

the system inspected. Until then it is advisable to

check the oil level every time you refuel.

Read the additional information carefully

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The engine oil dipstick indicates the level of

the oil.

Avoid mixing this oil with other engine oils.

If this warning symbol  starts to flash, and

is accompanied by three audible warnings,

switch off the engine and check the oil level. If

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Only in exceptional circumstances, if the

engine oil level is too low page 325 and

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Checking oil level

you cannot obtain the oil specified for your

vehicle, you can use a small quantity of oil

(once) conforming to the specifications

VW 506 00, VW 506 01, VW 505 00,

VW 505 01 or ACEA B3/ACEA B4 (up to 0.5 l)

^››› ^{page 48.}

necessary, add more oil page 326.

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Park the vehicle in a horizontal position.

If the warning lamp  flashes although the

oil level is correct, stop driving. Do not even

run the engine at idle speed! Obtain technical

assistance.

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Briefly run the engine at idle speed until the

operating temperature is reached and then

stop.

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Wait for about two minutes.

Note

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Pull out the dipstick. Wipe the dipstick with

Before a long trip, we recommend finding

an engine oil that conforms to the corre-

sponding VW specifications and recom-

mend keeping it in the vehicle. This way, the

correct engine oil will always be available

for a top-up if needed.

a clean cloth and insert it again, pushing it

in as far as it will go.

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Then pull it out once more and check the oil

level Fig. 310. Top up with engine oil if

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necessary.

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Practical tips

Depending on how you drive and the condi-

tions in which the vehicle is used, oil con-

sumption can be up to 0.5 l/1000 km. Oil

consumption is likely to be higher for the first

5,000 km. For this reason the engine oil level

must be checked at regular intervals, prefera-

bly when filling the tank and before a journey.

Topping up engine oil

CAUTION

If the oil level is above area Fig. 310

do not start the engine. This could result in

damage to the engine and catalytic con-

verter. Contact a specialised workshop.

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For the sake of the environment

WARNING

Any work carried out in the engine com-

partment or on the engine must be carried

out cautiously.

The oil level must never be above zone

Fig. 310 . Otherwise oil can be drawn in

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through the crankcase breather and leak

into the atmosphere via the exhaust sys-

tem.

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Fig. 311 In the engine compartment: Engine oil

When working in the engine compart-

filler cap.

ment, always observe the safety warnings

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Note

page 322.

Read the additional information carefully

^››› ^{page 47}

Before a long trip, we recommend finding

an engine oil that conforms to the corre-

sponding VW specifications and recom-

mend keeping it in the vehicle. This way, the

correct engine oil will always be available

for a top-up if needed.

CAUTION

Before opening the bonnet, read and observe

If the oil level is above area , do not start

the engine. This could result in damage to

the engine and catalytic converter. Con-

tact a Technical Service.

the warnings

in Working in the engine

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compartment on page 322.

The position of the oil filler opening is shown

in the corresponding engine compartment il-

lustration page 324.

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Changing engine oil

Engine oil specification

^››› ^{page 48.}

Read the additional information carefully

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WARNING

Oil is highly inflammable! Ensure that no oil

comes into contact with hot engine compo-

nents when topping up.

The engine oil must be changed at the inter-

vals given in the service schedule.

We recommend that you have the engine oil

changed by a Technical Service.

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