Get Refueling Guide for Volkswagen Passat SUV Seventh Generation (2010-2014)

Refueling

¤ Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Indicator lights and fuel gauge

Refueling

Fuel capacities

Refueling checklist

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

More information:

Exterior views

Fuel

Working in the engine compartment

WARNING

Improper refueling or handling of fuel is dangerous and can

cause fire, explosion, and severe burns.

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.

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.

During refueling, the engine and the ignition must be

switched off for safety reasons.

Never use a mobile telephone, CB radio, or other radio

equipment while refueling. The electromagnetic radiation can

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

Never get back into your vehicle while refueling. If in excep-

tional 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 buildup of static electricity, which

can cause sparks that can ignite fuel vapors released during

refueling.

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.

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:

– 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.

– Always place a portable fuel container on the ground be-

fore 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 with the container. This will help

prevent static electricity from discharging and causing a fire.

– 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 indus-

try standards, such as ANSI/ASTM F852-86.

NOTICE

Remove fuel spills from the vehicle immediately to help pre-

vent damage to the paint, tires, and wheel housings.

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.

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.

Fuels can pollute the environment. Spilled fuel must be collected

and disposed of properly, following all applicable environmental regu-

lations.

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. 160 In the instrument cluster: Fuel gauge.

¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

Lights

up

Gauge

position

⇒ꢀfig. 160

Possible cause or

meaning ⇒ꢀ

Proper response

ꢀ

Red range (A) Fuel tank almost emp-

Time to refuel ⇒ꢀ .

ty.

Running on reserve

´

–

Fuel filler cap not

properly closed.

Stop and close the

fuel filler cap proper-

ly.

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 B 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.

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.

NOTICE

Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in

vehicle damage.

Never drive until the fuel tank is completely empty. The irregu-

lar fuel supply can cause the engine to misfire. This allows un-

burned fuel to get into the exhaust system and damage the cata-

lytic converter.

The small arrow next to the gas pump symbol in the fuel gauge

⇒ꢀfig. 160 shows the side of the vehicle with the fuel filler flap.

Refueling

Fig. 161 In driver door: Release switch for fuel filler flap.

Fig. 162 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 com-

plete.

Opening the fuel filler cap

Pull the release switch ꢀ in the driver door upwards ⇒ꢀfig. 161.

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

Open the fuel filler flap.

Unscrew the fuel cap counterclockwise and remove. Use the slot or

the upper edge of the fuel filler flap to hold the cap while refueling

⇒ꢀfig. 162.

Refueling

The correct fuel grade for your vehicle ⇒ꢀ Fuel is listed on a sticker on

the inside of the fuel filler flap ⇒ꢀfig. 162 (arrow).

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.

Closing the fuel filler cap

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 se-

vere injuries.

Always stop refueling once the pump nozzle switches off so

that the tank does not overflow.

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.

Fuel capacities

¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

Engine

Fuel tank capacity

2.0L and 3.6L engines with

About 18.5 gallons (70.0 liters),

of which about 2.1 gallons

(8.0 liters) reserve.

front wheel drive

3.6L engines with all-wheel

About 18 gallons (68.0 liters),

of which about 2.1 gallons

(8.0 liters) reserve.

drive (4MOTION)

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 un-

less you

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. Seri-

ous 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:

d Windshield washer fluid level ⇒ꢀ Windshield wipers and washer

d Engine oil level ⇒ꢀ Engine oil

d Engine coolant level ⇒ꢀ Engine coolant

d Brake fluid level ⇒ꢀ Braking and parking

d Tire pressure ⇒ꢀ Tires and wheels

d Vehicle lighting necessary for driving safety:

– Turn signals

– Low beams and high beams

– Taillights

– Brake lights

– License plate lights

Information on replacing light bulbs: ⇒ꢀ Replacing light bulbs.

WARNING

Disregarding the safety-related checklist may lead to accidents

and injuries.

Please note and follow the points listed in the checklist.

Refueling for Your Volkswagen Passat SUV Seventh Generation (2010-2014)

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