Engine, exhaust system and fuel › Bonnet 197
Read the oil level and push the dipstick back in
again.
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Engine, exhaust system and fuel
Bonnet
Opening the bonnet
Before opening
Make sure the windscreen wiper arms are folded
down onto the windscreen.
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Keep everyone away from the engine compart-
ment.
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Opening
Pull the release lever
underneath the dash
panel.
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The oil level must be within the marked range.
NOTICE
Risk of damage to the engine and the exhaust sys-
tem!
The oil level must not be outside the marked range.
If it is not possible to top up the engine oil or if the
oil level is above the marked range, do not continue
driving. Stop the engine and seek the help of a spe-
cialist garage.
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Do not use any oil additives.
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Release the lock.
Lift the bonnet so that
the gas pressure
springs hold it open.
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Consumption
Depending on driving style and operating conditions,
the engine consumes some oil, up to 0.5 l/1000 km.
Consumption may be higher over the next 5000 km.
Refilling
Unscrew the cover of the engine oil filler opening.
Top up the oil to the correct specification in 0.5 li-
tre portions.
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Check the oil level.
Screw on the cover of the engine oil filler opening.
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Closing
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Pull the flap down.
Close the flap with a slight push from a distance of
about 20 cm.
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Specification
Ask a specialist garage for the correct engine oil
specification for your vehicle.
Check that the bonnet is closed.
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If no oil of the correct specification is available, max.
0.5 l of oil with the following specifications may be
used until the next oil change:
NOTICE
Do not press down on an unclosed bonnet.
Open and close the flap again.
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Petrol engines: VW 504 00, VW 508 00,
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ACEA C3, ACEA C5
Diesel engines: VW 507 00, VW 509 00,
ACEA C3, API CJ-4
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Engine oil
Checking the fill level and topping up
For vehicles without a particulate filter, VW 505 01
can be optionally used.
Test conditions
✓ The vehicle is on a horizontal surface
Changing
✓ The parked engine is warm
Have the oil changed by a specialist garage.
Checking the level
Wait a few minutes for the engine oil to flow back
into the oil sump.
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Troubleshooting
Engine oil pressure too low
Remove the dipstick and wipe with a clean cloth.
Insert the dipstick as far as it will go and pull it out
again.
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