Engine compartment -> Introduction for Your Volkswagen Caddy SUV Fifth Generation (2020-2025)

The warning lamp flashes red. A message is shown on the instrument cluster display.  
Do not drive on! The engine could otherwise be damaged.  
Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and when safe to do so.  
Switch off the engine.  
Check the engine oil level (→ Engine oil).  
Do not drive on or leave the engine running if the warning lamp is flashing even when the engine oil level is correct.  
Seek expert assistance.  
Engine oil level very low  
The warning lamp flashes red. A message is shown on the instrument cluster display.  
Do not drive on! The engine could otherwise be damaged.  
Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and when safe to do so.  
Switch off the engine.  
Check the engine oil level (→ Engine oil).  
Top up the engine oil gradually in small quantities, using no more than 0.5 l in total.  
Engine oil level too low  
The indicator lamp lights up yellow. A message is shown on the instrument cluster display.  
Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and when safe to do so.  
Switch off the engine.  
Check the engine oil level (→ Engine oil).  
If necessary, gradually add engine oil in small quantities, no more than 0.5 l in total, or observe the recommended  
refill amount in the instrument cluster.  
Engine oil level too high  
The indicator lamp lights up yellow. A message is shown on the instrument cluster display.  
Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and when safe to do so.  
Switch off the engine.  
Check the engine oil level (→ Engine oil).  
Notify a qualified workshop after performing an inspection.  
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Fault in the engine oil system  
The indicator lamp flashes yellow and a message also appears on the instrument cluster display.  
Go to qualified workshop.  
Introduction  
You should only carry out work on theengine cooling system if you know exactly how to perform the required tasks,  
are aware of the general safety procedures and have access to the correct equipment, service fluids and suitable  
tools. Failing to carry out work correctly can cause serious injuries . The work should be carried out by a qualified  
workshop if you are uncertain. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recommends using a Volkswagen Commercial  
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Vehicles dealership for this purpose.  
WARNING  
Coolant is toxic.  
Engine coolant should only be kept in sealed original containers in a safe place.  
Never store engine coolant in empty food containers, bottles or any other non-original containers as people  
finding these containers may then drink the engine coolant.  
The engine coolant must be stored out of the reach of children.  
Please note that the amount of correct coolant additive used must be sufficient for the lowest ambient  
temperature that you expect the vehicle to be exposed to.  
Coolant can freeze at extremely cold outside temperatures, causing the vehicle to break down. Vehicle occupants  
with inadequate winter clothing could then freeze to death as the heating will also no longer function.  
Coolant and coolant additives can pollute the environment. Spilt service fluids must be collected then  
disposed of properly and in an environmentally responsible way.  
Coolant specification  
The cooling system is filled at the factory with a mixture of specially treated water and at least 40%G 12evo (TL-  
VW 774 L).  
The proportion of coolant additive mustalways be at least 40% to protect the cooling system. If greater frost  
protection is required in very cold climates, the proportion of anti-freeze additive can be increased. However, the  
percentage of coolant additive should not exceed 55 %, as this would reduce the frost protection and the cooling  
effect.  
The coolant additive is dyed purple. The mixture of water and a coolant additive offers anti-freeze protection down to  
-25°C (-13°F), protects the alloy parts in the cooling system against corrosion, prevents limescale deposits and  
significantly increases the boiling point of the coolant.  
When refilling the coolant, a mixture ofdistilled water and at least 40 %G 12evo (TL 774 L) coolant additive must be  
used in order to obtain the optimum corrosion protection. The coolant additives G 13 (TL 774 J), G 12 plus (TL 774 G)  
or G 12 plus (TL 774 F)can also be used for refilling.  
Please note: Mixing G 12evo with the coolantsG 13, G 12 plus-plus, G 12 plus will significantly decrease the level of  
corrosion protection and should therefore be avoided →  
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WARNING  
Insufficient anti-freeze in the coolant system can cause the engine to break down and cause serious injuries.  
Please note that the amount of correct coolant additive used must be sufficient for the lowest ambient  
temperature that you expect the vehicle to be exposed to.  
Coolant can freeze at extremely cold outside temperatures, causing the vehicle to break down. Vehicle occupants  
with inadequate winter clothing could then freeze to death as the heating will also no longer function.  
NOTICE  
Never mix genuine coolant additives with other coolants that have not been approved by Volkswagen.  
If the liquid in the coolant expansion tank is not pink(colouring results from mixing the purple coolant additive  
with distilled water) but brown, for example,G 12evo has been mixed with an unsuitable coolant additive. The  
coolant must be changed as soon as possible if this is the case. Failure to observe this warning can result in  
serious malfunctions or damage to the engine and cooling system.  
Coolant and coolant additives can pollute the environment. Spilt service fluids must be collected then  
disposed of properly and in an environmentally responsible way.  
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