Get Engine control and emission control system Guide for Volkswagen Passat SUV Seventh Generation (2010-2014)

Engine control and emission control system

¤ Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Indicator lights

Catalytic converter

More information:

Shifting

Refueling

Fuel

Engine oil

Vehicle battery

Notice about data recorded by vehicle control modules

Towing

WARNING

The vehicle exhaust system and the catalytic converter get very

hot. This can cause a fire and serious personal injury.

Never park where parts of the hot exhaust system and cata-

lytic converter could ignite flammable materials, such as brush,

leaves, dry grass, spilled fuel, etc.

Never apply additional undercoating or rust proofing on or

near the exhaust manifold, exhaust pipes, catalytic converter,

or heat shields.

WARNING

California Proposition 65 Warning

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle

components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive

harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and cer-

tain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals

known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth de-

fects and reproductive harm.

Indicator lights

¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

Lights

up

Possible cause

Proper response

Have engine checked immedi-

ately by an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or author-

ized Volkswagen Service Fa-

cility.

Engine control malfunction

(Electronic Power Control).

%0#

Ease off the accelerator. Care-

fully drive to the nearest au-

Engine control/monitoring

system malfunction (engine thorized Volkswagen dealer or

Malfunction Indicator Light - authorized Volkswagen Ser-

B

MIL)

vice Facility. Have engine

checked.

Flashes

Possible cause

Proper response

Ease off the accelerator.

Carefully drive to the nearest

Misfire, which can damage authorized Volkswagen deal-

B

the catalytic converter.

er or authorized Volkswagen

Service Facility. Have engine

checked.

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.

NOTICE

Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in

vehicle damage.

As long as the indicator lights B or %0# are on, expect engine mal-

functions, increased fuel consumption, and loss of engine efficiency.

Catalytic converter

¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

The catalytic converter provides exhaust gas after-treatment to help

reduce pollutants in the exhaust gas. To help ensure long service life

of the exhaust system and gasoline engine catalytic converter:

Only use unleaded fuel.

Never completely empty the fuel tank.

Do not exceed the correct oil level ⇒ꢀ Engine oil.

Do not tow the vehicle to start it, but use a jump-start instead ⇒ꢀ

Jump-starting.

If you experience misfires, loss of power or the engine is not running

smoothly while driving, reduce speed immediately and have the vehi-

cle checked by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility. Otherwise, gasoline could reach the

exhaust system and get into the atmosphere. The catalytic converter

could also be damaged by overheating!

Engine control and emission control system for Your Volkswagen Passat SUV Seventh Generation (2010-2014)

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