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Read the oil level and push the dipstick back in

again.

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Check the engine oil level.

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The oil level is OK, the warning light continues to

ﬂash:

Stop the engine and seek the help of a specialist

garage.

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Engine oil level too low

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The oil level must be within the marked range.

NOTICE

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Message regarding required engine oil top up

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.

Check the engine oil level, top up with oil if re-

quired.

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Engine oil level too high

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Do not use any oil additives.

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Consumption

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Message regarding the need to reduce the

engine oil level

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.

Check the engine oil level.

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Reﬁlling

The oil level is too high:

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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Drive on, exercising appropriate caution.

Seek the help of a specialist garage.

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Check the oil level.

Screw on the cover of the engine oil ﬁller opening.

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Engine oil level sensor impaired

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Speciﬁcation

Ask a specialist garage for the correct engine oil

speciﬁcation for your vehicle.

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Message regarding the engine oil sensor

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:

Drive on, exercising appropriate caution.

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Seek the help of a specialist garage.

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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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Coolant

Coolant temperature gauge

For vehicles without a particulate ﬁlter, VW 505 01

can be optionally used.

Changing

Have the oil changed by a specialist garage.

Troubleshooting

Engine oil pressure too low

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Troubleshooting

Cold area

Avoid high engine speed.

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Coolant level is too low

Operating range

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High temperature range

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Message concerning the required coolant

check

Checking the ﬁll level and topping up

Test conditions

✓ The vehicle is on a horizontal surface

✓ The engine is turned oﬀ and cooled

Check the coolant level.

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If the coolant level is OK:

Checking the level

Check the fuse for radiator fan, replace if re-

quired » page 187, Replacing a fuse.

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The ﬁll level must be

within the marked range.

If the fuse is OK but the indicator light lights up

again:

If the ﬁll level is below

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the mark

, top up

Stop driving! Seek the help of a specialist garage.

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the coolant.

Coolant temperature too high

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Report regarding the engine overheating

NOTICE

Danger of damage to the engine compartment!

Stop driving.

Stop the engine and allow it to cool.

Drive on after the indicator light goes out.

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Do not top up the coolant above the marked area.

The coolant could be forced out of the cooling sys-

tem when heated.

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NOTICE

Engine fault

There must be a small quantity of coolant in the tank.

Do not add coolant when the tank is empty.

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Stop driving! Seek the help of a specialist garage.

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Reﬁlling

CAUTION

Risk of scalding!

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Stop driving!

Stop the engine and seek the help of a specialist

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The cooling system is pressurised.

garage.

Do not open the cap of the coolant expansion tank

while the engine is warm. Let the engine cool

down.

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There is no coolant of the correct speciﬁcation

available

Place a wipe on the lid of the tank and carefully un-

screw the lid.

Reﬁll with coolant of the correct speciﬁcation.

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Top up with distilled or demineralised water.

Have the correct coolant mixing ratio corrected by

a specialist garage as soon as possible.

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Screw on the cap until it clicks into place.

Another substance was used for topping up, other

than distilled or demineralised water:

Speciﬁcation

To reﬁll the coolant additive use G12evo (TL 774 L).

Have the coolant changed by a specialist garage.

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NOTICE

It is not possible to top up with a suﬃcient amount

of coolant

Stop driving.

Stop the engine and seek the help of a specialist

Risk of damage to the cooling system and the en-

gine!

Adding coolant that does not conform to the correct

speciﬁcation can reduce the corrosion protection of

the cooling system.

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garage.

There is a loss of coolant

Top up the coolant and seek the help of a specialist

garage.

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