Fuel and emission control -> Fuel types for Your Volkswagen Multivan SUV Sixth Generation (2015-2024)

Identification of fuels and fuels standards  
Fig. 1 In the tank flap: fuel information label.  
Fuel information label  
Different engines require different fuels. There is a factory-fitted fuel information sticker in the tank flap that  
indicates the required fuel type for the vehicle → Fig. 1.  
The designation and the framework indicate, which fuels are suitable for the vehicle. This is a minimum requirement.  
Other fuels must not be used for the vehicle →  
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Fuel standards  
The fuel being filled needs to comply with one of the following standards→  
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Where fuel complying with the specified standards is not available, a correspondingly qualified workshop will have  
information on which available fuels are suitable for the vehicle.  
Diesel  
B7 stands for diesel with a maximum biodiesel content of 7%.  
Fuel standards  
EN 590 in the current version.  
DIN EN 590 in the current version.  
Synthetic diesels  
Synthetic diesels.  
XTL stands for X - To - Liquid and is the designation used for synthetic diesel fuels.  
XTL fuels are diesel fuels that are manufactured synthetically. These synthetic diesel fuels includeGTL  
(Gas To Liquid), BTL (Biomass To Liquid) and HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oils), where natural gas or biomass are  
used as the initial energy carrier.  
Fuel standard  
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EN 15940 in the current version.  
DIN EN 15940 in the current version.  
NOTICE  
Using fuel that does not comply with these standards and is not approved may reduce performance and cause  
damage to the engine and fuel system.  
Before refuelling, check whether the fuel identification specified on the pump meets the vehicle's requirements.  
In order to avoid damage to the fuel system and engine failure, always refuel only with fuels in accordance with  
the specified standard and labelling.  
Diesel  
Always refuel diesel with a low sulphur content or with sulphur-free diesel in order to avoid damage to the engine  
and particulate filter.  
For vehicles with a diesel engine, fill only with pure diesel or diesel with a maximum biodiesel content of 7%→  
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If you use diesel with a high sulphur content, the service intervals are shorter. Qualified workshops can provide  
information on countries that use diesel with a high sulphur content.  
The fuel quality affects the running properties, performance and service life of the engine. Refuel with fuel that  
already contains suitable additives →  
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Winter-grade diesel fuel and filter preheater system  
During the winter season, you have to use diesel with improved flow characteristics under cold conditions(winter  
diesel). You can avoid operational faults by refuelling winter diesel. Winter diesel is offered at filling stations during  
the winter season.  
There may be different classes of cold depending on the climate and time in the national fuel standards.  
Diesel vehicles are equipped with a filter preheater system. The cold flow characteristic of the diesel is ensured while  
driving by the filter pre-heating function. Information on the cold properties of diesel is provided by the filling  
stations in the respective country and any other qualified workshop.  
In order to ensure that the vehicle can also be started at low outside temperatures, it should be parked in a location  
that is sheltered from the weather, e.g. in a garage.  
WARNING  
Incorrect refuelling can lead to fire, serious injuries and vehicle damage.  
Before refuelling, check whether the fuel standard specified on the pump meets the vehicle's requirements.  
Do not refuel with pure RME fuel, petrol, fuel oil or other unsuitable fuels.  
Use only additives that have been approved by the manufacturer in the approved quantity.  
At cold temperatures, louder noises may occur in the diesel engine and the exhaust gas may be tinged  
blue.  
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