Catalytic converter
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒
and
Safety precautions for handling fuel.
To ensure that the exhaust system and the gasoline engine catalytic converter can function correctly for a long time:
Only refuel with unleaded gasoline.
Never drive until the fuel tank is completely empty ⇒ Refueling.
Never add too much engine oil ⇒ Checking the engine oil level and adding oil .
Do not tow-start the vehicle; use jump-start assistance instead ⇒ Jump-starting.
If there are engine misfires, loss of power, or poor engine operation while driving, reduce the speed immediately and have the vehicle checked by suitably qualified
professionals ⇒ Troubleshooting. Volkswagen recommends contacting your Volkswagen dealership. Otherwise, uncombusted fuel could be present in the exhaust
system and then enter the atmosphere. The catalytic converter may also be damaged from overheating.
The exhaust may smell like sulfur when the emissions control system is running correctly.
Particulate filter
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒
and
Safety precautions for handling fuel.
Function
The particulate filter (depends on how your vehicle is equipped) filters out soot from the exhaust gas.
Regeneration
With normal vehicle usage, the filter cleans itself. If the filter is unable to clean itself, e.g. if you only make short trips for an extended period of time, the filter can
become blocked with soot. The particulate filter needs to be cleaned (regenerated).
Noises, light odors, and increased engine speeds may occur during the regeneration. The radiator fan may continue to run while driving and after turning off the
engine.
To assist in particulate filter regeneration, Volkswagen recommends avoiding driving short distances too frequently.
The soot in the particulate filter is burned periodically at high temperatures. The yellow
indicator light does not turn on during a periodic regeneration.
Safety precautions for handling fuel.
Troubleshooting
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒
and
If the engine does not run smoothly and malfunctions
If the engine does not run smoothly or malfunctions while driving, it can indicate poor fuel quality.
1. Reduce your speed immediately.
2. Drive with a moderate RPM and low engine load to the nearest suitably qualified professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen
dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
3. If these symptoms occur directly after refueling, stop the engine immediately to prevent subsequent damage.
4. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.
Particulate filter clogged with soot
The yellow
indicator light turns on.
The particulate filter is clogged with soot and a regeneration is necessary.
Prerequisite for the regeneration drive: The engine is at operating temperature.
For gasoline engines
1. Drive at a speed of at least 50 mph (80 km/h).
2. Take your foot completely off the accelerator pedal for a few seconds to let the vehicle roll with a gear engaged.
3. Repeat this process (acceleration and letting the vehicle roll) until the indicator light goes out.
4. If the indicator light does not go out after some time, immediately consult suitably qualified professionals for assistance. Volkswagen recommends contacting a
authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Exhaust-related malfunction
The yellow
indicator light turns on.
An exhaust-related component is malfunctioning, which could damage the vehicle.
1. Contact a suitably qualified professional and have the engine and the exhaust system checked. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen
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