Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first ⇒ Introduction to the subjectꢀ
There is no emergency release for the fuel filler flap. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.
Fuel types
Introduction to the subject
In this chapter you will find information on the following subjects:
⇒ Gasolineꢀ
⇒ Gasoline additivesꢀ
The correct fuel grade for your engine is shown on a sticker located on the inside of the fuel filler flap ⇒ Fig. 191ꢀ.
Bad or poor quality fuel reduces operating performance, efficiency and service life of the engine. If you notice any symptoms like rough engine idle or performance
or bucking, immediately reduce the vehicle speed, accelerate slowly, and keep the engine speed in the middle of the rpm range. Avoid high rpm and rapid
acceleration. If these symptoms should appear right after refueling, switch off the engine. In both cases contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility to have the engine checked.
WARNING
Improper refueling or handling of fuel can cause fire, explosion, and severe burns.
Fuel is highly explosive and flammable and can cause severe burns and other injuries.
Heed applicable safety warnings and obey local fuel handling regulations.
Always make sure the fuel cap is screwed on all the way. This keeps fuel from spilling out and from evaporating.
Failure to shut the engine off while refueling and/or to insert the pump nozzle fully into the vehicle's filler neck could cause fuel overflow and fuel spray.
Fuel spray and overflowing fuel are dangerous because they can cause fire or serious injury.
For safety reasons, the engine must be turned off when refueling.
Never get back into your vehicle while refueling. If in exceptional circumstances you must get back in your vehicle while refueling, make certain that you
close the door and touch metal to discharge static electricity before touching the filler nozzle again. Static electricity can cause sparks that can ignite fuel
vapors released during refueling.
Gasoline
Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first ⇒ Introduction to the subjectꢀ
Octane rating
Octane rating indicates a gasoline's ability to resist engine-damaging “knock” caused by pre-ignition. Using gasoline that does not meet minimum octane
requirements can affect engine performance, while the use of poor quality gasoline or gasoline with octane levels below 87 can also cause engine damage. If
Regular gasoline is recommended for your engine, you may be able to enhance engine performance by using Premium gasoline.
The recommended gasoline octane rating for your engine is listed on a label inside of the fuel filler flap. This rating may be specified according to AKI (CLC) or RON
(ROZ) standards.
Regardless of whether unleaded Regular or Premium grade gasoline is specified for your vehicle, Volkswagen recommends using TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline
with a minimum octane rating of 87 AKI (91 RON) for Regular gasoline, and 91 AKI (95 RON) for Premium gasoline. For more information on TOP TIER Detergent
The gasoline grades most commonly sold in the United States and Canada have the following octane ratings, which can usually be found on the filler pump:
Regular grade: 87 to 90 AKI
Premium grade: 91 to 96 AKI
Unleaded gasoline
Unleaded gasoline is available throughout the USA and Canada. Volkswagen recommends that you do not take your vehicle to places where unleaded gasoline
may not be available.
Gasoline containing alcohol or MTBE
You may use unleaded gasoline blended with alcohol or MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether), commonly referred to as oxygenated fuels, if the blended mixture meets
the following criteria:
Blends of gasoline and methanol (wood alcohol or methyl alcohol):
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