Get Refueling Guide for Volkswagen Passat SUV Sixth Generation (2005-2010)

Refueling

ꢀIntroduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Indicator lights and fuel gauge

Refueling

Misfueling guard for diesel vehicles

Fuel capacities

Refueling checklist

The fuel filler flap is located on the rear right side of the vehicle.

More information:

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Exterior views

Fuel

Selective catalytic reduction (AdBlue)

Preparations for working in the engine compartment

WARNING

Improper refueling or handling of fuel is dangerous and can cause fire, explosion, and severe

burns.

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Always make sure that the fuel filler cap is screwed on all the way. This helps keep fuel

from spilling out or evaporating.

Fuel is highly flammable and explosive; it can cause severe burns and other severe

injuries.

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Failure to shut the engine off while refueling and/or to insert the pump nozzle all the way

into the fuel filler neck can cause fuel to overflow and to spray out. Fuel spray and

overflowing fuel are dangerous because they can cause fire and serious personal injury.

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During refueling, the engine and the ignition must be switched off for safety reasons.

Never use a cellular telephone, CB radio, or other radio equipment while refueling. The

electromagnetic radiation can cause sparks that can ignite fuel vapors and cause a fire.

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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. This helps avoid the

build-up of static electricity, which can cause sparks that can ignite fuel vapors released

during refueling.

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Never smoke or have an open flame (or sparks, cigarettes, or other smoldering objects)

anywhere in or near your vehicle when refueling or filling a portable fuel container.

Follow all safety instructions and procedures that apply at the service station where you

refuel.

Never spill fuel in the vehicle or the luggage compartment.

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WARNING

Even if empty, portable fuel containers can leak and cause a fire and serious personal

injuries, especially in a crash.

ꢀ For your safety, we strongly recommend that you do not travel with a portable fuel

container in your vehicle.

ꢀ If, under exceptional circumstances, you must transport a portable fuel container, please

observe the following:

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Never fill a portable fuel container while it is anywhere in or on the vehicle (for

example, in the luggage compartment or on top of the luggage compartment lid). Static

electricity can build up while filling and can ignite fuel vapors, causing a fire.

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Always place a portable fuel container on the ground before filling. Never spill fuel

inside the vehicle or luggage compartment. Fuel vapors are highly flammable.

Always keep the filler nozzle completely inside the portable container before and

during filling.

If filling a portable container made of metal, the filler nozzle must always be in contact

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with the container. This will help prevent static electricity from discharging and causing a

fire.

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Always observe local and state or provincial laws about the use, storage, and

transportation of portable fuel containers.

Make certain that the portable fuel container meets industry standards, such as ANSI /

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ASTM F852-86.

NOTICE

ꢀ Remove fuel spills from the vehicle immediately to help prevent damage to the paint, tires,

and wheel housings.

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Refueling with gasoline when your vehicle has a diesel engine or refueling with diesel fuel

when your vehicle has a gasoline engine can cause very serious and expensive engine and

fuel system damage that is not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty.

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If you put any amount of incorrect fuel in the fuel tank, do not start the engine under any

circumstances. Immediately contact the nearest authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance. These fuels contain substances that can severely

damage the fuel system and the engine if the engine is started.

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Vehicles with diesel engines must never be refueled or driven with gasoline, kerosene,

heating oil, or other non-specified fuels that have not been expressly approved for use with the

diesel engine. Other kinds of fuel can cause serious damage to the fuel system and the engine

that is not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty.

Fuels can pollute the environment. Spilled fuel must be collected and disposed of properly,

following all applicable environmental regulations.

There is no emergency release for the fuel filler flap. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or

an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

Indicator lights and fuel gauge

Fig. 172 In the instrument cluster: Fuel gauge.

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

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Gauge position

Lights

up

Proper response

⇒ꢀfig. 172

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Fuel tank almost empty.

Running on reserve.

Red range (arrow)

Time to refuel ⇒ꢀ

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Fuel filler cap not properly

closed.

Stop and close fuel filler cap

properly.

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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.

Fuel filler cap not properly closed ꢀ

If the indicator light ꢀ comes on or you see a text message in the instrument cluster display indicating

that the fuel filler cap is not properly closed, stop the vehicle in a safe place and switch off the engine

and the ignition.

Open the fuel filler flap and take the fuel filler cap off the filler neck. Then put the fuel filler cap back on

the filler neck and screw it on clockwise until you clearly hear a clicking sound. Close the fuel filler flap.

After switching on the ignition, the indicator light ꢀ may stay on or the text message may still appear

in the instrument cluster display, even if the fuel filler cap is now properly closed. This is normal and no

reason to take your vehicle in for service.

If, however, the malfunction indicator light ꢁ also comes on, drive to your nearest authorized

Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility and have the fuel system and the

engine checked.

WARNING

Driving with a fuel tank that is almost empty can lead to stalling in traffic, a collision, and

serious personal injuries.

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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.

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NOTICE

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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 or the diesel particulate filter.

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. 173 Right rear side of vehicle: Opening the fuel filler flap.

Fig. 174 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 and closing system.

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The fuel filler flap is located at the right rear of the vehicle.

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Press on the back part of the fuel filler flap ⇒ꢀfig. 173 (arrow) and fold open.

Unscrew fuel cap counterclockwise and remove. Use the slot on the filler flap hinge to hold the cap

while refueling ⇒ꢀfig. 174.

Refueling

The correct fuel grade for your vehicle, Fuel is listed on a sticker on the inside of the fuel filler flap

(arrow).

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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.

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Closing the fuel filler cap

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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.

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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.

Misfueling guard for diesel vehicles

Fig. 175 With open fuel cap: Misfueling guard in the fuel filler neck.

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

The fuel filler neck of diesel vehicles is equipped with a misfueling guard ⇒ꢀfig. 175. The misfueling

guard helps prevent filling the fuel tank of a diesel vehicle with gasoline, because the guard makes it

difficult to insert any type of filler nozzle other than the type commonly used for diesel fuel.

Damaged, worn out, or incorrect nozzles, as well as other means of refueling (portable fuel containers,

for example) will generally not open the misfueling guard and fuel from these sources cannot easily

flow into the tank. Using these incorrect or non-standard nozzles to refuel your diesel vehicle can

cause fuel spills, which can cause fires, explosions, burns, and other severe injuries.

The misfueling guard can generally only be properly opened with a correct nozzle from a standard

diesel fuel pump. Under certain circumstances it may be necessary to turn the nozzle back and forth

slightly with light pressure to open the misfueling guard. If the misfueling guard cannot be opened this

way, see the nearest authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility and

have the fuel system checked.

WARNING

Spilled fuel can cause fires, explosions, burns, and other severe injuries.

ꢀ Do not refuel from devices other than correct, undamaged standard diesel fuel pump

nozzles.

ꢀ Always stop refueling once the pump nozzle switches off so that the tank does not

overflow.

NOTICE

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It is your responsibility to put the right fuel in your vehicle and any damage that results

from using the wrong fuel is not covered under the Emissions warranties or any other

Volkswagen Limited Warranty.

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If you put any amount of the wrong fuel in the fuel tank, do not start the engine under any

circumstances. Immediately contact the nearest authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

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If diesel fuel should get on any rubber hose, it must be wiped off immediately. The same

applies if diesel fuel gets onto other parts of the vehicle, especially paint, tires, or a plastic

part. Wash the contaminated vehicle parts right away with soap and warm water to help

prevent leaks and serious damage.

NOTICE

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Never force a fuel nozzle in the misfueling guard. If you have problems inserting a fuel

nozzle, first check to make sure you are using the correct diesel fuel. If you are, go to a pump

with the standard diesel nozzle. Forcing a fuel nozzle in the misfueling guard can damage it so

that it can no longer help prevent misfueling.

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If you have problems inserting a diesel fuel nozzle, please check to make sure you are

using the right kind of diesel fuel.

If you must refuel with a non-standard diesel fuel nozzle, an adapter is available from

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Volkswagen to allow refueling. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance. Only use an adapter approved by Volkswagen for

your vehicle.

Fuel capacities

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

Engine

Fuel tank capacity

Gasoline and diesel engines

about 18.5 gallons (70.0 liters)

including about 2.1 gallons (8.0 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

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know exactly how to carry out the job,

have the correct technical information and the proper tools and supplies, and

are familiar with the necessary safety precautions, Working in the engine compartment.

Checklist

If you are uncertain in any way, have the work done by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or

authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Serious personal injury may result from improperly performed

work. Make sure that you check the following items regularly. The best thing is to check them every

time you refuel:

Windshield washer fluid level, Windshield wiper and washer

Engine oil level, Engine oil

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Engine coolant level, Engine coolant

Brake fluid level, Braking and parking

Tire pressure, Tires and wheels

Vehicle lighting necessary for driving safety:

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Turn signals

Parking lights, low beams and high beams

Taillights

Brake lights

License plate lights

Information regarding changing light bulbs, Replacing light bulbs.

WARNING

Disregarding the safety-related checklist may lead to accidents and injuries.

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Please note and follow the points listed in the checklist.

Refueling for Your Volkswagen Passat SUV Sixth Generation (2005-2010)

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