In some regions, e.g. North America, Central America and South America, fuels are offered in special fuel grades. Volkswagen
recommends using “TOP TIER detergent gasoline” for the specified countries. Information on “TOP TIER detergent gasoline” is
available on the official website:
NOTICE
Incorrect refuelling or unsuitable fuel additives can cause damage to the vehicle.
● Only refuel with fuels of the grades that comply with the fuel information label in the tank flap.
● Refuel only with petrol that has the specified or a higher RON.
● Use only Volkswagen-approved service additives in the approved quantity if necessary.
NOTICE
If petrol fuel with too low an octane number is filled in an emergency, engine damage can occur if the vehicle is driven with a high
engine load.
● Only run the engine at medium speeds and with a low engine load.
● Refuel with petrol with the correct octane number as soon as possible.
Behind the tank flap: tank cap (illustration).
Refuelling process
1. To unlock the tank flap, unlock the vehicle with the
to unlock the tank flap, unlock the vehicle with the
button in the vehicle key (→ Vehicle key).
button in the driver door (→ Central locking button).
In vehicles with Keyless Access, the tank flap is unlocked automatically when the vehicle is unlocked.
2. Open the tank flap.
3. Unscrew the tank cap and place it in the opening provided in the tank flap → Fig. 1.
4. Insert the nozzle in the tank filler neck and start refuelling.
Hold the nozzle so that the handle is facing downwards in order to guarantee optimum refuelling.
The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks off for the first time →
5. Screw the tank cap onto the tank filler neck.
6. Close the tank flap.
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Do not continue filling the tank after it switches off. The expansion space in the fuel tank can fill with fuel, e.g. if it heats up. This could
cause fuel to overflow or automatic venting may not function (→ Emission-relevant components).
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