Get Engine control and emission control system Guide for Volkswagen Beetle 4 Door Third Generation (2012-2019)

Engine control and emission control system

ꢀ Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Indicator lights

Catalytic converter

Diesel particulate filter

More information:

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Shifting gears.

Refueling.

Fuel.

Engine oil.

Vehicle battery.

Notice about data recorded by vehicle control modules.

Towing.

WARNING

The vehicle exhaust system and the catalytic converter or diesel particulate filter get very hot.

This can cause a fire and serious personal injury.

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Never park where parts of the hot exhaust system and catalytic converter could ignite

flammable materials, such as brush, leaves, dry grass, spilled fuel, etc.

Never apply additional undercoating or rust proofing on or near the exhaust manifold,

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exhaust pipes, catalytic converter, diesel particulate filter, or heat shields.

WARNING

California Proposition 65 Warning

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Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit

chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and

reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of

component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer

and birth defects and reproductive harm.

Indicator lights

ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Lights

Possible cause

Proper response

Have engine checked immediately by an

authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility.

Engine control malfunction (Electronic

Power Control).

ꢀꢁꢂ

Lights

Possible cause

Proper response

Diesel engine pre-glow before engine

start-up.

⇒ꢀpage 113.

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Ease off the accelerator. Carefully drive to the

nearest authorized Volkswagen dealer or

authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Have

engine checked.

Engine control/monitoring system

malfunction (engine Malfunction Indicator

Light - MIL)

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Drive about 15 minutes in 4th gear (manual

transmission) or in Drive (D) (automatic

transmission) and at a speed of about

45 mph (70 km/h). There may be a noticeable

smell.

Diesel particulate filter clogged with soot.

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Obey speed limits ⇒ꢀ

See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or

authorized Volkswagen Service Facility if the

indicator light is still on.

Flashes

Possible cause

Proper response

Have engine checked immediately by an

authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility.

Engine control malfunction (diesel

engine).

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Ease off the accelerator. Carefully drive to the

nearest authorized Volkswagen dealer or

authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Have

engine checked.

Misfire, which can damage the catalytic

converter.

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When the ignition is switched on, several warning and indicator lights come on briefly for a function

check. They go out after a few seconds.

WARNING

Obey all applicable legal requirements when cleaning the diesel particulate filter.

ꢀ Clean the diesel particulate filter as recommended only when visibility, weather, road, and

traffic conditions permit.

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Do not put others at risk.

NOTICE

Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.

As long as the indicator lights ꢀ, ꢀ or ꢀꢁꢂ are on, expect engine malfunctions, increased fuel

consumption, and loss of engine efficiency.

Catalytic converter

ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

The catalytic converter provides exhaust gas after-treatment to help reduce pollutants in the exhaust

gas. To help ensure long service life of the exhaust system and gasoline engine catalytic converter:

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Only use unleaded fuel.

Never completely empty the fuel tank.

Do not exceed the correct oil level..

Do not tow the vehicle to start it, but use a jump-start instead..

If you experience misfires, loss of power or the engine is not running smoothly while driving, reduce

speed immediately and have the vehicle checked by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility. Otherwise, gasoline could reach the exhaust system and get into the

atmosphere. The catalytic converter could also be damaged by overheating!

Under certain engine conditions, you may smell a sulfur odor. This is not an indication of a

malfunctioning emission control system. This depends upon the sulfur content of the diesel fuel.

Diesel particulate filter

ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

The diesel particulate filter helps take soot particles out of the exhaust. The soot particles are collected

and burned in the filter. Volkswagen recommends frequently driving longer distances to help clean the

filter.

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Use only Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel (ULSD) fuel No. 2..

Never refuel with gasoline or fuel oil or biodiesel that does not comply with the special

requirements for diesel fuel., Diesel fuel.

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Do not exceed the correct oil level..

Do not tow the vehicle to start, but use a jump-start instead..

On vehicles with automatic transmissions, increase the engine speed slightly while driving to

automatically start cleaning the diesel particulate filter. This helps to minimize clogging of the filter. The

indicator light ꢀ will not come on.

Under certain engine conditions, you may smell a sulfur odor. This is not an indication of a

malfunctioning emission control system. This depends upon the sulfur content of the diesel fuel.

Engine control and emission control system for Your Volkswagen Beetle 4 Door Third Generation (2012-2019)

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