Refueling -> Introduction for Your 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  
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Fuel filler cap not  
properly closed.  
Stop and close the  
fuel filler cap proper-  
ly.