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visibility and increase the risk of accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

Never add coolant additive or similar unsuitable additives to the windshield washer ﬂuid.

NOTICE

Using a cleaning agent that contains acid may result in damage and cause the spray nozzles to malfunction.

Never top up the windshield washer ﬂuid tank using a cleaning agent that contains acid, e.g. vinegar-based

cleaners.

NOTICE

Mixing different windshield cleaners can cause the components to ﬂocculate and the spray nozzles to clog.

Only use suitable alcohol-based windshield cleaners.

Never mix different windshield cleaners together.

NOTICE

When you top up the windshield washer ﬂuid, if you use a damaged screen or do not use a screen at all, dirt particles may

get into the windshield washer ﬂuid tank. The spray nozzles may become clogged.

Take the screen out only to clean it.

Replace a damaged or missing screen.

Engine oil

Introduction

The engine oils are determined based on the requirements of the engines, emissions control systems, and the fuel quality. On

all combustion engines, the engine oil comes into contact with combustion residue and fuel, which affects the aging of the

engine oil. Using the correct engine oil is essential for the function and service life of the engine. The vehicle is ﬁlled at the

factory with a special multi-purpose, low-viscosity oil that can generally be used year-round.

The vehicle can consume engine oil. The engine oil consumption can vary and can change throughout the service life of the

vehicle. Depending on the driving style and the usage conditions, the engine oil consumption can be up to 1 l (1 qt) per

2000 kilometers (approximately 1200 miles); it can also be higher within the ﬁrst 5000 kilometers (approximately 3100 miles)

on new vehicles. Because of this, the engine oil level must be checked regularly and it is best to check the level before long

drives.

WARNING

Engine oil gets extremely hot when the engine is running. Failure to take care when handling hot engine oil can cause

serious bodily burns. This could result in serious or fatal injuries.

Always allow the engine to cool down before starting work with the engine oil.

WARNING

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Engine oil is poisonous. Contact with engine oil, especially swallowing engine oil, may result in serious or fatal injuries.

If you swallow engine oil, seek urgent medical help.

If you have health problems after working with engine oil, seek medical help.

Always store engine oil in the sealed original container and keep it out of the reach of children. This also applies to

used oil until it is disposed.

Never use empty food cans, bottles, or other containers to store engine oil, because someone could drink the

engine oil by mistake.

Avoid regular contact with engine oil to prevent damage to your skin.

Protect your skin, face and particularly your eyes when working with engine oil.

Do not eat, drink or smoke when working with engine oil.

Wash your skin with soap and water after working with engine oil.

Engine oil that has dripped and spilled can pollute the environment.

Collect any leaking ﬂuids and dispose of them according to legal and environmental regulations.

Engine oil standards

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

hood space.

Safety precautions for working in the

Engine oil label

There is a label on the lock carrier at the front of the hood space that shows which engine oil should be added ﬁg. 171.

Fig. 171 Area for the engine oil label (general example).

If you need to top up the engine oil, use an oil with the prescribed engine oil standard and engine oil viscosity ﬁg. 172.

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Fig. 172 Engine oil standard and engine oil viscosity label (general example).

Engine oil viscosity information.

Engine oil standard information.

If the prescribed engine oil is used ﬁg. 172, the engine oil level can be corrected any number of times as needed ⇒ Checkin

the engine oil level and adding oil.

If no engine oil that meets the prescribed standard is available, you may, in an emergency, top up the engine oil no more than

once before your next standard oil change using no more than 0.5 l (0.5 qt) of engine oil that meets the following deviating

standards:

Gasoline engines: VW standard 504 00 and ACEA C3, ACEA C4, API SP or ILSAC GF-6A. All viscosity classes in these

standards are permitted.

Having the oil change carried out by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility is

recommended. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service

Facility.

NOTICE

Using engine oils that have not been approved in accordance with the respective VW standard can cause damage to the

engine.

When reﬁlling, only use engine oils that comply with the quality requirements of the respectively applicable VW

standard.

Only if you absolutely must, add max. 0.5 l (0.5 qt) of engine oil that does not comply with the speciﬁed engine oil

standards.

Volkswagen recommends Volkswagen Genuine oil.

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Changing the engine oil

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

hood space.

Safety precautions for working in the

The engine oil must be changed regularly and in line with the service intervals ⇒ Information About Service.

Additives in the engine oil can make new engine oil appear dark after a brief engine run time. This is normal and is no reason

to change the engine oil more frequently.

WARNING

If care is not taken when changing engine oil, the oil can cause environmental damage, serious burns, or ﬁre. This could

result in serious or fatal injuries.

Always allow the engine to cool down completely before the engine oil change.

Always wear eye protection for the engine oil change.

Keep your arms horizontal when using your ﬁngers to unscrew the oil drain plug, so that the draining oil does not

drip down your arm.

Use a container suitable for collecting used oil that can hold at least the entire quantity of oil in the engine.

NOTICE

Changing the engine oil and ﬁlter requires special tools and specialist knowledge. Failing to act properly may cause

damage to the vehicle.

For this reason, always have the engine oil and ﬁlters changed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility.

Engine oil can pollute the environment. Dispose of the engine oil according to legal and environmental regulations and

only at a collection point for used oil, e.g. a recycling center or specialist retailer.

Checking the engine oil level and adding oil

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

hood space.

Safety precautions for working in the

Preparations

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Fig. 173 In the hood space: engine oil filler cap (general example).

To avoid an incorrect oil level reading, observe the following steps:

1. With the engine warm from operation, safely park the vehicle on a horizontal and ﬁrm surface ⇒ Parking.

2. Wait at least ﬁve minutes for the engine oil to ﬂow back into the oil pan.

3. Open the hood.

4. Identify the engine oil ﬁller opening.

The engine oil ﬁller opening is identiﬁed by the

Checking the engine oil level

ﬁg. 173 symbol on the cap.

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Fig. 174 In the Infotainment system: oil level display (general example).

Do not add engine oil.

Oil level in the normal range.

Engine oil level low – you should add oil.

Engine oil level low – you must add oil.

To check the engine oil level on the Infotainment system, perform the following steps:

1. Switch the ignition on.

2. Tap the

3. Tap the

4. Tap the

function key.

Vehicle function key.

Status function key.

5. Tap the Oil function key.

Possible measures after reading the engine oil level in the Infotainment system:

Do not add any engine oil, do not restart the engine and contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility.

Oil level in the normal range.

Engine oil level low. You should add engine oil ⇒

.

Engine oil level below minimum. You must add engine oil.

If the engine oil level is in the lower section

there is heavy engine load.

or in section

, you can add engine oil up to the middle of section

, e.g

Adding engine oil

WARNING

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When topping up, engine oil can spill out or overﬂow and can ignite if it comes into contact with engine parts that are hot or

can become hot. This may cause burns or a ﬁre. This could result in serious or fatal injuries.

Always make sure that the engine oil cap is installed securely on the engine ﬁller opening after adding oil and that

the oil dipstick is inserted correctly in the guide tube.

Always use a suitable ﬁlling aid when topping up the engine oil.

Only perform these activities in the speciﬁed order ⇒

1. Remove the cap on the engine oil ﬁller ﬁg. 173.

:

2. Top up the engine oil gradually in small quantities, not more than 0.5 l (0.5 qt) in total, or follow the recommendation in the

display of the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit. Volkswagen recommends using the approved engine oils in accordance with

the respective VW standard.

3. To avoid overﬁlling, you must wait at least one minute each time you add engine oil so that the engine oil can ﬂow into the

oil pan.

4. Read the oil level on the digital oil level display again before adding a little more. When you are done adding oil, the oil

level should be in the center of area ﬁg. 174

5. If you accidentally add too much engine oil and the engine oil level is in the area above ﬁg. 174

engine ⇒ . Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

.

, do not start the

6. Close the cap on the engine oil ﬁller when you are done adding engine oil ﬁg. 173.

7. Close the hood.

NOTICE

Starting the engine with the engine oil level too high after reﬁlling can cause engine damage.

Do not start the engine, and seek professional assistance.

NOTICE

Using incorrect ﬂuids can result in malfunctions and engine damage.

When topping up ﬂuids, make sure the correct ﬂuids are added to the correct reservoirs.

Volkswagen recommends using the approved engine oils in accordance with the respective VW standard.

If it is not clear where the cap is, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Troubleshooting

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

hood space.

Safety precautions for working in the

Engine oil pressure too low

The red warning light blinks. A message is shown in the instrument cluster display.

Do not continue driving! Engine damage could result.

1. Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so ⇒ Parking.

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2. Stop the engine.

3. Check the engine oil level ⇒ Checking the engine oil level and adding oil .

4. If the warning light ﬂashes, do not continue driving or let the engine run, even if the oil is at the correct level. Engine

damage could result. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

Engine oil level very low

The red warning light blinks. A message is shown in the instrument cluster display.

Do not continue driving! Engine damage could result.

1. Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so ⇒ Parking.

2. Stop the engine.

3. Check the engine oil level ⇒ Checking the engine oil level and adding oil .

4. If necessary, top up the engine oil gradually in small quantities (not more than 0.5 l (0.5 qt) in total) or observe the top-up

recommendation in the display of the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit.

5. If the warning light lights up, do not continue driving or let the engine run, even if the oil is at the correct level. Engine

damage could result. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

Engine oil level too low

The yellow indicator light turns on. A message is shown in the instrument cluster display.

1. Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so ⇒ Parking.

2. Stop the engine.

3. Check the engine oil level ⇒ Checking the engine oil level and adding oil .

4. If necessary, top up the engine oil gradually in small quantities (not more than 0.5 l (0.5 qt) in total) or observe the top-up

recommendation in the display of the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit.

5. If the indicator light comes on, do not continue driving or let the engine run, even if the oil is at the correct level. Engine

damage could result. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

Engine oil level too high

The yellow indicator light turns on. A message is shown in the instrument cluster display.

1. Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so ⇒ Parking.

2. Stop the engine.

3. Check the engine oil level ⇒ Checking the engine oil level and adding oil .

4. If the engine oil level is too high, do not drive any further or leave the engine running. Engine damage could result. Contac

an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

or

Engine oil system malfunction

The indicator light ﬂashes yellow. A message is shown in the instrument cluster display.

1. Contact a suitably qualiﬁed professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or

authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

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