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Fuel and emissions control system

Safety precautions for handling fuel

WARNING

Handling fuel incorrectly can cause explosions, ﬁres, severe burns, and other injuries.

Before refueling, switch off the engine, the ignition and your cell phone, as well as other radio equipment.

To reduce the risk of discharging static electricity, do not enter the vehicle while refueling.

Make sure that the fuel tank cap is sealed correctly and no fuel is leaking out.

Note the applicable safety precautions and local regulations for handling fuel.

WARNING

Refueling incorrectly can cause ﬁres, serious or fatal injuries, and vehicle damage.

Only use fuel that is approved for your vehicle.

Do not use any fuels containing metal and only use service additives approved by Volkswagen in the respective

proportion.

Immediately remove any fuel that has spilled on vehicle components.

CAUTION

Fuel may leak out of reserve canisters and ignite. This can cause ﬁres and injuries.

Do not transport any reserve canisters in the vehicle.

Fuels can contaminate the environment. Collect any leaking operating ﬂuids and dispose of them according to legal

regulations.

The fuel filler flap does not have an emergency release. If necessary, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or

authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

Fuel types and refueling

Introduction

The fuel ﬁller ﬂap is located on the right rear side of the vehicle.

Designation of fuels and fuel standards

Refer to ⇒

and

Safety precautions for handling fuel.

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Fig. 141 On the inside of the fuel filler flap: fuel label (general example)

Fuel label

The type of fuel to use depends on the vehicle engine. The factory has placed a fuel information label on the fuel ﬁller ﬂap,

which speciﬁes the fuel type to be used for the vehicle ﬁg. 141.

In accordance with European Standard DIN EN 16942, the compatibility labels for ethanol content can be found at the

following locations:

On the vehicle, on the fuel information label in the fuel ﬁller ﬂap ﬁg. 141.

On the fuel pumps or nozzles suitable for your vehicle.

The name and limits specify which fuels are suitable for the vehicle. The vehicle must not be refueled with fuels of lower

quality or other fuel types ⇒

.

Fuel standards and compatibility

The fuel used must meet one of the following standards. The vehicle must not be refueled with other fuels ⇒

.

If fuel with the speciﬁed standards is not available, contact suitably qualiﬁed professionals for information about which fuels

are suitable for the vehicle. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen

Service Facility.

Ethanol content of gasoline types

Fig. 142 Label for gasoline containing 5% ethanol.

E5 stands for gasoline with Ethanol content of maximum 5%.

Gasoline containing 5% ethanol is available across the EU.

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Fig. 143 Label for gasoline containing 10 % ethanol.

E10 stands for gasoline with Ethanol content of maximum 10 %.

Gasoline containing 10 % ethanol is available across the EU.

Fig. 144 Label for gasoline containing 20 % ethanol.

E20 stands for gasoline with Ethanol content of maximum 20 %.

Gasoline containing 20% ethanol will only be available in the EU in the future.

Fuel standard:

EN 228 in the current version.

DIN EN 228 in the current version.

Resolucao ANP N° 40 (Brazil) in the current version.

Resolucion 576/2019 (Argentina) in the current version.

NOM-016-CRE-2016 (Mexico) in the current version.

AZS 388-2011 (Azerbaijan) in the current version.

NOTICE

Refueling with non-standard and non-approved fuels can cause reduced performance and considerable damage to the

engine and the fuel system.

Only use fuels of the named grades that correspond to the fuel information label in the fuel ﬁller ﬂap.

Gasoline

Refer to ⇒

and

Safety precautions for handling fuel.

Gasoline types

The fuel information label on the inside of the fuel ﬁller ﬂap provides information about the fuel to be used.

The gasoline types differ in terms of their Anti-Knock Index (AKI ) speciﬁcation, which is given from the formula

(RON+MON) / 2, or the Research Octane Number (RON) speciﬁcation. The vehicle may also be fueled with gasoline that has

a higher AKI or RON than what is required by the engine. However, this will not improve fuel consumption or engine power.

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Arteon, Atlas 2.0 and Jetta GLI: Volkswagen recommends using premium-grade fuel with AKI 91 or RON 95 in order to

achieve the speciﬁed power and torque.

The fuel label may include multiple types of gasoline, e.g. AKI 93 (AKI min. 91). The highlighted gasoline type, AKI 93 in this

example, is the preferred gasoline type for which the vehicle is designed and optimized. The listed alternative gasoline type,

AKI 91 in this example, should only be used if the preferred type, AKI 93 in this example, is not available.

If your vehicle has a gasoline engine, fuel it only with gasoline that does not contain any metal (no lead, manganese or iron)

⇒

.

The most frequently purchased gasoline types in the USA and Canada have the following octane values, which are normally

listed on the fuel pump:

Regular (normal gasoline): AKI 87 to 90 or RON 91.

Premium (super gasoline): AKI 91 to 93 or RON 95.

Volkswagen recommends using “TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline”, which is available in some regions, for example North

America, Central America and South America. For more information on “TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline”, visit the ofﬁcial

website at:

NOTICE

The use of gasoline that does not meet the minimum requirements for the octane number can impair engine performance.

The use of poor-quality gasoline or gasoline with an AKI of under 87 or a RON of under 91 can cause engine damage.

Only fuel with gasoline that meets or exceeds the speciﬁed octane number, Research Octane Number (RON) or

Anti-Knock Index (AKI).

Designation of fuels and fuel standards

Refer to ⇒

and

Safety precautions for handling fuel.

Fig. 145 On the inside of the fuel filler flap: fuel label (general example)

Fuel label

The type of fuel to use depends on the vehicle engine. When your vehicle leaves the factory there is a fuel information sticker

inside the tank ﬂap with notes about the minimum required fuel type for your vehicle ﬁg. 145.

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The compatibility labels can be found at the following locations:

On the vehicle, on the fuel information label in the fuel ﬁller ﬂap ﬁg. 145.

On the fuel pumps or nozzles suitable for your vehicle.

The name speciﬁes which fuels are suitable for the vehicle. This is a minimum requirement. The vehicle must not be refueled

with fuels of lower quality or other fuel types ⇒

.

Fuel standards and compatibility

The fuel used must meet one of the following standards. The vehicle must not be refueled with other fuels ⇒

.

If fuel with the speciﬁed standards is not available, contact suitably qualiﬁed professionals for information about which fuels

are suitable for the vehicle. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen

Service Facility.

Gasoline and methanol mixture

AKI 87 or higher.

Maximum 3% methanol.

Gasoline and ethanol mixture

AKI 87 or higher.

Maximum 15% ethanol.

Gasoline and MTBE mixture

AKI 87 or higher.

Maximum 15% MTBE.

NOTICE

Refueling with non-standard and non-approved fuels can cause reduced performance and considerable damage to the

engine and the fuel system.

Only use fuels with the speciﬁed standards that correspond to the fuel information label in the fuel ﬁller ﬂap.

Exhaust system

Introduction

The exhaust-relevant components reduce exhaust emissions:

Catalytic converter ⇒ Catalytic converter.

Particulate ﬁlter (depending on the vehicle equipment) ⇒ Particulate ﬁlter.

WARNING

If the engine runs in enclosed spaces, poisonous gases may enter the vehicle interior. This can cause serious injuries and

death due to asphyxiation.

Never start the engine in conﬁned spaces.

Do not allow the engine to run in conﬁned spaces.

Do not leave your vehicle unattended while the engine is running.

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