Get Engine oil -> Warning and indicator lights Guide for Volkswagen Passat SUV Sixth Generation (2005-2010)

Engine oil

ꢀIntroduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Warning and indicator lights

Engine oil specifications

Engine oil capacities

Checking the engine oil level and adding oil

Engine oil consumption

Changing engine oil

More information:

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⇒ꢀbooklet Warranty and Maintenance

Preparations for working in the engine compartment

Parts, accessories, repairs and modifications

WARNING

Improper handling of engine oil can cause severe burns and other serious injuries.

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Always wear eye protection.

Engine oil is poisonous and must be stored out of the reach of children.

Store engine oil only in the closed original container. This also applies to used oil until

disposal.

ꢀ To reduce the risk of poisoning, never drain the oil into empty food or beverage

containers that might mislead someone into drinking from them.

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Continuous contact with used engine oil is harmful to your skin. Always protect your skin

by washing thoroughly with soap and water.

Engine oil becomes extremely hot when the engine is running and can cause severe

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burns. Always let the engine cool down to the touch.

Like all other operating fluids, engine oil can pollute the environment. Collect leaked or spilled

operating fluids and dispose of them properly in accordance with applicable environmental laws and

regulations.

Warning and indicator lights

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

Lights

Possible cause

Proper response

Engine oil level too low.

Stop the engine. Check the engine oil level

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Flashes

Possible cause

Proper response

ꢁ Stop!

Switch off the engine. Check the engine oil

level.

– If the warning light flashes although the oil

level is normal, do not continue driving or let

the engine idle. Otherwise, the engine could

be damaged. Contact an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or an authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility.

Engine oil pressure too low.

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Have the engine oil sensor checked by an

authorized Volkswagen dealer or an

authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Engine oil level sensor malfunction.

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When the ignition is switched on, several warning and indicator lights come on briefly for a function

check. They go out after a few seconds.

For vehicles with a Premium instrument cluster display and the 3.6 liter engine, the engine oil

temperature can be displayed in the Volkswagen Information System MFI menu, MFI menu (Multi-

Function Indicator): Premium version, MFI menu (Multi-Function Indicator): Premium version.

WARNING

Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text messages can cause the vehicle to

break down in traffic and result in a collision and serious personal injury.

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Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.

Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

NOTICE

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

Engine oil specifications

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

The engine oil used must conform to exact specifications.

Using the proper engine oil is important for the functionality and service life of the engine. Your engine

was factory-filled with a high-quality multi-grade oil which can usually be used throughout the entire

year.

Engine oils are constantly being improved. Authorized Volkswagen dealers and authorized

Volkswagen Service Facilities are always up-to-date regarding new developments and changes.

Volkswagen therefore recommends that you have the engine oil changed by an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Engine oil -> Warning and indicator lights for Your Volkswagen Passat SUV Sixth Generation (2005-2010)

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