Engine oil -> Introduction for Your Volkswagen Passat SUV Seventh Generation (2010-2014)

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:  
Booklet Warranty and Maintenance  
Working in the engine compartment  
Parts, accessories, repairs and modifications  
WARNING  
Improper handling of engine oil can cause severe burns and  
other serious injuries.  
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 emp-  
ty food or beverage containers that might mislead someone in-  
to drinking from them.  
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 run-  
ning and can cause severe burns. Always let the engine cool  
down to the touch.  
Like all other operating fluids, engine oil can pollute the environ-  
ment. Collect leaked or spilled operating fluids and dispose of them  
properly in accordance with applicable environmental laws and regu-  
lations.  
Warning and indicator lights  
¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and  
heed the WARNINGS  
Lights  
up  
Possible cause  
Proper response  
Stop the engine. Check the  
engine oil level  
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Engine oil level too low.  
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 nor-  
mal, do not continue driving  
or let the engine idle. Other-  
wise, the engine could be  
damaged.  
Engine oil pressure too  
low.  
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Contact an authorized  
Volkswagen dealer or an au-  
thorized Volkswagen Service  
Facility.  
Have the engine oil sensor  
checked by an authorized  
Volkswagen dealer or an au-  
thorized Volkswagen Service  
Facility.  
Engine oil system  
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.