Engine oil -> Warning and indicator lights for Your Volkswagen Passat SUV Seventh Generation (2010-2014)

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.  
For vehicles with the 3.6 liter engine, the engine oil temperature can  
be displayed in the Volkswagen Information System MFI menu MFI  
menu (Multi-Function Indicator).  
WARNING  
Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text mes-  
sages can cause the vehicle to break down in traffic and result  
in a collision and serious personal injury.  
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 ser-  
vice 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 quality is based not only on requirements for engines and  
exhaust treatment systems, but also on fuel quality. Engine oil comes  
into contact with fuel and fuel residue in all internal combustion en-  
gines, causing engine oil to age and its lubricating qualities to deterio-  
rate.