2008-2017 Volkswagen Golf 4 Door Refueling -> Refueling User Manual
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WARNING  
Driving with a fuel tank that is almost empty can lead to stalling in traffic, a collision, and  
serious personal injuries.  
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.  
NOTICE  
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.  
The small arrow next to the gas pump symbol in the fuel gauge shows the side of the vehicle  
with the fuel filler flap.  
Refueling  
Fig. 153 Right rear side of vehicle: Fuel cap placed on the open fuel filler flap.  
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS  
Before refueling, always switch off the engine, the ignition, and all mobile phones, and leave them  
switched off until refueling is complete.  
Opening the fuel filler cap  
Unlock the vehicle from the outside with the vehicle key or press the central locking button in driver  
door to unlock the vehicle from the inside Power locking system.  
The fuel filler flap is located at the right rear of the vehicle.  
Press on the back part of the fuel filler flap and fold open.  
Unscrew the fuel cap counterclockwise and remove. Use the slot on the fuel filler flap hinge  
fig. 153 to hold the cap while refueling.  
Refueling  
The correct fuel grade for your vehicle Fuel is listed on a sticker on the inside of the fuel filler flap  
(arrow).  
The fuel tank is full when the automatic filler nozzle pump switches off the first time ⇒  
Do not try to add fuel after the pump stops! Topping off the tank in this way may fill the expansion  
space that the tank needs and cause fuel to overflow, for example, if it gets warmer outside.  
.
Closing the fuel filler cap  
Screw the fuel cap clockwise onto the fuel filler neck until you hear it click into place.  
Close the fuel filler flap until you hear it latch shut. The fuel filler flap must be flush with the vehicle  
body.  
WARNING  
Spilled fuel can cause fires, explosions, burns, and other severe injuries.  
Always stop refueling once the pump nozzle switches off so that the tank does not  
overflow.  
NOTICE  
Remove fuel spills from all vehicle surfaces immediately to help prevent damage to the paint,  
tires, and wheel housings.  
Fuel spills may pollute the environment.  
Fuel capacities  
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS  
Engine  
Fuel tank capacity  
Gasoline engines  
About 13.2 gallons (50.0 liters),  
including about 1.3 gallons (5.0 liters) reserve.  
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  
know exactly how to carry out the job,  
have the correct technical information and the proper tools and supplies, and  

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