192 Engine, exhaust system and fuel › Coolant
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.
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Message regarding required engine oil top up
NOTICE
Risk of damage to the engine and the exhaust sys-
tem!
Check the engine oil level, top up with oil if re-
quired.
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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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Engine oil level too high
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Do not use any oil additives.
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Message regarding the need to reduce the
engine oil level
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.
Check the engine oil level.
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The oil level is too high:
Refilling
Drive on, exercising appropriate caution.
Seek the help of a specialist garage.
Unscrew the cover of the engine oil filler opening.
Top up the oil to the correct specification in 0.5 li-
tre portions.
Check the oil level.
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Engine oil level sensor impaired
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Screw on the cover of the engine oil filler opening.
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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.
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.
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Diesel engines: VW 507 00, VW 509 00, ACEA C3
or API CJ-4. For vehicles without a particulate fil-
ter, VW 505 01 can be optionally used.
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Coolant temperature display
Changing
Have the oil changed by a specialist garage.
Troubleshooting
Engine oil pressure too low
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Cold area