Get Refueling -> Misfueling guard for diesel vehicles Guide for Volkswagen Beetle 4 Door Third Generation (2012-2019)

WARNING

Driving with a fuel tank that is almost empty can lead to stalling in traffic, a collision, and

serious personal injuries.

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When the fuel tank is almost empty, fuel supply to the engine can be interrupted,

especially when driving over bumps, across slopes, and up and down hills.

Steering and braking assistance as well as ESC and related systems will not work if the

engine “sputters” or stalls due to lack of fuel.

Always refuel when the tank is 1/4 full to reduce the risk of running out of fuel and stalling

in traffic.

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NOTICE

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

Never drive until the fuel tank is completely empty. The irregular fuel supply can cause the

engine to misfire. This allows unburned fuel to get into the exhaust system and damage the

catalytic converter or the diesel particulate filter.

The small arrow next to the gas pump symbol in the fuel gauge shows the side of the vehicle with

the fuel filler flap.

Misfueling guard for diesel vehicles

Fig. 113 With open fuel cap: Misfueling guard in the fuel filler neck.

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

The fuel filler neck of diesel vehicles is equipped with a misfueling guard ⇒ꢀfig. 113. The misfueling

guard helps prevent filling the fuel tank of a diesel vehicle with gasoline, because the guard makes it

difficult to insert any type of filler nozzle other than the type commonly used for diesel fuel.

Damaged, worn out, or incorrect nozzles, as well as other means of refueling (portable fuel containers,

for example) will generally not open the misfueling guard and fuel from these sources cannot easily

flow into the tank. Using these incorrect or non-standard nozzles to refuel your diesel vehicle can

cause fuel spills, which can cause fires, explosions, burns, and other severe injuries.

The misfueling guard can generally only be properly opened with a correct nozzle from a standard

diesel fuel pump. Under certain circumstances it may be necessary to turn the nozzle back and forth

slightly with light pressure to open the misfueling guard. If the misfueling guard cannot be opened this

way, see the nearest authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility and

have the fuel system checked.

WARNING

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

ꢀ Do not refuel from devices other than correct, undamaged standard diesel fuel pump

nozzles.

ꢀ Always stop refueling once the pump nozzle switches off so that the tank does not

overflow.

NOTICE

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It is your responsibility to put the right fuel in your vehicle and any damage that results is

not covered under the Emissions warranties or any other Volkswagen Limited Warranty.

If you put any amount of the incorrect fuel in the fuel tank, do not start the engine under any

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circumstances. Immediately contact the nearest authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

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If diesel fuel should get on any rubber hose, it must be wiped off immediately. The same

applies if diesel fuel gets onto other parts of the vehicle, especially paint, tires, or a plastic

part. Wash the contaminated vehicle parts right away with soap and warm water to help

prevent leaks and serious damage.

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Never force a fuel nozzle in the misfueling guard. If you have problems inserting a fuel

nozzle, first check to make sure you are using the correct diesel fuel. If you are, go to a pump

with the standard diesel nozzle. Forcing a fuel nozzle in the misfueling guard can damage it so

that it can no longer help prevent misfueling.

Fuel capacities

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

Engine

Fuel tank capacity

About 14.5 gallons (55.0 liters),

including about 2 gallons (7.0 liters) reserve.

Gasoline and diesel engines

Refueling checklist

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

The engine compartment of any motor vehicle is a hazardous area. Never do any work on the engine

or in the engine compartment unless you

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know exactly how to carry out the job,

have the correct technical information and the proper tools and supplies, and

are familiar with the necessary safety precautions., Preparations for working in the engine

compartment.

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