Get Engine, exhaust system and fuel Guide for Volkswagen T Cross SUV First Generation (2018-2025)

— Remove the bonnet stay from the holder and in-

sert the end of the stay into the opening in the

bonnet.

Engine, exhaust system

and fuel

Closing

Bonnet

— Lift the bonnet.

— Unhook the bonnet stay and insert it into the

holder.

Opening the bonnet

— Fold the bonnet down and release it with a dis-

tance of 30 cm remaining.

Before opening

— Make sure the windscreen wiper arms are folded

down onto the windscreen.

— Check that the bonnet is closed.

— Keep everyone away from the engine compart-

ment.

NOTICE

Do not press down on an unclosed bonnet.

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Opening

Open and close the flap again.

Engine oil

Specification

— Pull the release lever underneath the dash panel.

Engine oil sticker

A

B

Engine oil specifications

Engine oil viscosity

The engine oil sticker is located in the front of the

engine compartment.

— Release the lock.

— Open the bonnet.

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Engine, exhaust system and fuel

Checking the level

— Wait a few minutes for the engine oil to flow back

into the oil sump.

— Remove the dipstick and wipe with a clean cloth.

— Insert the dipstick as far as it will go and pull it

out again.

— Read the oil level and push the dipstick back in

again.

Applies to vehicles with an engine oil sticker:

If the engine oil needs to be topped up, use the oil

mentioned on the sticker at the front of the engine

compartment.

Applies to vehicles without an engine oil sticker:

You can obtain information about the engine oil

specification prescribed for your vehicle from a spe-

cialist garage. If the engine oil needs to be topped

up, use this oil.

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The oil level must be within the marked range.

NOTICE

Risk of damage to the engine and the exhaust sys-

tem!

When using the prescribed engine oil, the en-

gine oil level can be adjusted as often as re-

quired.

The oil level must not be outside the marked

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range. If it is not possible to top up the engine oil

or if the oil level is above the marked range, do

not continue driving. Stop the engine and seek

the help of a specialist garage.

In an emergency

If engine oil of the prescribed specification is not

available, engine oil with following specifications

can be topped up once up to max. 0.5 l until the next

regular oil change:

Do not use any oil additives.

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Refilling

— VW 504 00, ACEA C3 and API SP, viscosity 0W-30

— Unscrew the cover of the engine oil filler opening.

Volkswagen recommends that the oil change be car-

ried out by a specialist company » page 5.

— Top up the oil to the correct specifica-

tion » page 100in 0.5 litre portions.

— Check the oil level.

— Screw on the cover of the engine oil filler open-

ing.

Checking the fill level and topping

up

NOTICE

Depending on driving style and operating conditions,

the engine consumes some oil, up to 0.5 l/1000 km.

Consumption may be higher over the next 5000 km.

Volkswagen recommends use of approved engine

oils in accordance with the relevant VW standard.

Use of engine oils that do not comply with this regu-

lation could damage the engine.

— Check the oil level at regular intervals.

Test conditions

Volkswagen recommends engine oils from the

product range of Volkswagen original parts.

✓

The vehicle is on a horizontal surface

The parked engine is warm

Changing

Volkswagen recommends that oil change be carried

out by a specialist company » page 5.

Engine oil

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Troubleshooting

Coolant

Engine oil pressure too low

Coolant temperature gauge

flashes, lights up at the same time

or

flashes, lights up at the same time

— Check the engine oil level.

The oil level is OK, the warning light continues to

flash:

— Stop the engine and seek the help of a specialist

garage.

A

Cold area

Engine oil level too low

— Avoid high engine speed.

Operating range

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B

C

High temperature range

or

— Avoid high engine speed.

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Message regarding required engine oil top

up

— Check the engine oil level, top up with oil if re-

quired.

Checking the fill level and topping

up

Engine oil level too high

Test conditions

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The vehicle is on a horizontal surface

The engine is turned off and cooled

or

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Message regarding the need to reduce the

engine oil level

Checking the level

— Check the engine oil level.

The oil level is too high:

— Drive on, exercising appropriate caution.

— Seek the help of a specialist garage.

Engine oil level sensor impaired

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The fill level must be within the marked range.

or

— If the fill level is below the mark

coolant.

, top up the

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Message regarding the engine oil sensor

— Drive on, exercising appropriate caution.

— Seek the help of a specialist garage.

NOTICE

Danger of damage to the engine compartment!

Do not top up the coolant above the marked area.

The coolant could be forced out of the cooling

system when heated.

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Coolant temperature too high

NOTICE

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There must be a small quantity of coolant in the

tank.

or

Do not add coolant when the tank is empty.

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Stop driving! Seek the help of a specialist garage.

Report regarding the engine overheating

Refilling

— Stop driving.

— Stop the engine and allow it to cool.

— Drive on after the indicator light goes out.

CAUTION

Risk of scalding!

The cooling system is pressurised.

Engine fault

Do not open the cap of the coolant expansion

tank while the engine is warm. Let the engine

cool down.

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or

— Place a wipe on the lid of the tank and carefully

unscrew the lid.

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— Stop driving!

— Refill with coolant of the correct specification.

— Screw on the cap until it clicks into place.

— Stop the engine and seek the help of a specialist

garage.

Specification

To refill the coolant additive use G12evo (TL 774 L).

There is no coolant of the correct specification

available

NOTICE

— Top up with distilled or demineralised water.

— Have the correct coolant mixing ratio corrected

by a specialist garage as soon as possible.

Risk of damage to the cooling system and the en-

gine!

Adding coolant that does not conform to the correct

specification can reduce the corrosion protection of

the cooling system.

Another substance was used for topping up, other

than distilled or demineralised water:

— Have the coolant changed by a specialist garage.

It is not possible to top up with a sufficient amount

of coolant

Troubleshooting

— Stop driving.

Coolant level is too low

— Stop the engine and seek the help of a specialist

garage.

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There is a loss of coolant

or

— Top up the coolant and seek the help of a special-

ist garage.

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Message concerning the required coolant

check

— Check the coolant level.

If the coolant level is OK:

Engine electronics

Troubleshooting

— Check the fuse for radiator fan, replace if re-

quired » page 109, Replacing a fuse.

Fault in the engine control system

If the fuse is OK but the indicator light lights up

again:

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Driving in emergency mode is possible - a

noticeable reduction in engine perform-

ance may occur.

— Stop driving! Seek the help of a specialist garage.

Engine electronics

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— Continue driving, exercising appropriate caution,

and seek the help of a specialist garage.

Exhaust control system

Troubleshooting

Emission control system faulty

Particle filter

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Driving in emergency mode is possible - a

noticeable reduction in engine performance

may occur.

Troubleshooting

Clogged particle filter

— Continue driving, exercising appropriate caution,

and seek the help of a specialist garage.

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Fuel filler flap

— Clean the filter.

Opening the fuel filler flap

When the indicator light is on, it must be as-

sumed that fuel consumption will be higher,

engine power will be reduced, and the START-STOPP

function will not be available.

Filter cleaning

Conditions for cleaning

✓

The engine is warm.

For vehicles with manual transmission, observe

the gear recommendation shown in the display

of the instrument cluster.

— Press the flap and open it.

Petrol

Procedure for vehicles with petrol engines

— Drive at a speed of at least 80 km/h at engine

speeds between 3000-5000 rpm.

What you should be mindful of

— Release the accelerator pedal and let the vehicle

roll with the gear engaged for a few seconds.

DANGER

Risk of death!

— Repeat this procedure several times.

Fuel and fuel vapours are explosive.

If the filter is successfully cleaned, the indicator light

goes off.

or

.

NOTICE

If the indicator light

or

does not go off

Risk of serious damage to the engine and the ex-

haust system!

within 30 minutes, no filter cleaning was performed.

— Continue driving, exercising appropriate caution,

and seek the help of a specialist garage.

Never run the fuel tank completely empty!

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If you would like to operate your vehicle in countries

other than those with the intended weather condi-

tions, please contact a Volkswagen partner. They

will let you know whether a suitable fuel is offered

in the associated country.

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95 RON petrol may be used as an option (low power

loss, slightly increased fuel consumption).

Regulations

In an emergency 91. 92 or. 93 RON may be used

(low power loss, slightly increased fuel consump-

tion).

Standards

The petrol must comply with EN 228 or NOM-016-

CRE-2016.

Only use unleaded petrol that contains a maximum

of 10% of bioethanol (E10) or a maximum 5% of bio-

ethanol (E5) according to the information on the

sticker» page 106, Technical data.

Additive

NOTICE

Risk of damage to the engine and the exhaust sys-

tem!

We recommend using petrol with additives,

which is available at petrol stations at the pet-

rol pumps.

Do not use petrol containing metal-based addi-

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tives, e.g. manganese, iron, lead, and do not use,

for example, any LRP petrol - lead replacement

petrol.

Octane number

Use the petrol with the octane number prescribed

for your vehicle.

Do not add any additional additives to the petrol

in accordance with EN 228 or NOM-016-

CRE-2016.

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Petrol with an octane number that is one higher

than the one prescribed for your vehicle can be used

without restriction.

If petrol is not used in accordance with EN 228 or

·

NOM-016-CRE-2016, we recommend obtaining

information from a specialist company regarding

the possible use of petrol additives approved by

Volkswagen.

NOTICE

Risk of damage to the engine and the exhaust sys-

tem!

When petrol with a lower than the prescribed oc-

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tane is used, only continue driving at mid-range

engine speeds and with minimal strain on the en-

gine.

Requirements for refuelling

✓

Vehicle unlocked

Ignition off

Refuel using petrol of the prescribed octane num-

ber as soon as possible.

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Do not use petrol with an octane number that is

lower than 91.

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Refilling

Prescribed petrol 95 / min. 92 or 93 RON / ROZ

We recommend using petrol 95 ROZ.

— Open the tank flap.

Optionally, the petrol 92 or. 93 ROZ can be used

(slight power loss, a slightly increased fuel consump-

tion).

In an emergency, 91 RON petrol may be used (low

power loss, slightly increased fuel consumption).

Specified petrol is unleaded, min. 95 RON / ROZ

Use min. 95 ROZ petrol.

Using higher octane petrol than 95 RON may result

in improved performance and lower fuel consump-

tion.

In an emergency 91. 92 or. 93 RON may be used

(low power loss, slightly increased fuel consump-

tion).

— Turn the tank cap in the direction of the arrow

and remove it.

— Place the tank cap on the tank flap.

— Insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel filler neck up to

the stop and refuel.

Prescribed petrol 98 / (95) RON / ROZ

We recommend using petrol 98 ROZ.

Petrol

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— Do not continue refuelling after the fuel nozzle

switches off.

12 volt vehicle battery and

fuses

— Remove the fuel nozzle and put it back on the

petrol pump.

12 volt vehicle battery

— Place the fuel cap on the fuel filler neck and turn

it in the opposite direction to the arrow until it

clicks into place.

What you should be mindful of

— Close the tank flap and click into place.

Explanation of the warning symbols on the 12-volt

vehicle battery

Wear safety goggles!

Troubleshooting

The battery acid of the 12-volt vehicle bat-

tery is very caustic. Wear gloves and eye pro-

tection.

If fuel other than unleaded petrol has been used as

per standards applicable to your vehicle

Keep fire, sparks and open light away from

the 12 volt vehicle battery! Do not smoke!

When charging the 12 volt vehicle battery,

a highly explosive gas mixture is produced!

Keep children away from the 12 volt vehicle

battery!

— Neither start the engine nor switch on the igni-

tion.

— Seek the help of a specialist garage.

Technical data

Refer to the owner’s manual!

The fuel prescribed for your vehicle is indicated on

a sticker on the inside of the fuel filler flap.

Functionality - Protection against

discharge of the 12 volt vehicle

battery

Possible causes for the discharge of the 12 volt ve-

hicle battery

— Worn 12 volt vehicle battery

— Frequent short journeys

— Low temperatures

— Vehicle stationary for a long period of time

Example of a fuel sticker

Automatic system-related discharge protection

measure with regard to the 12 volt vehicle battery

A

B

Unleaded petrol

Organic share as a percentage

— Increasing the engine idling speed

— Switching off certain consumers or limiting their

power

The fuel tank has a capacity of about 50 litres, in-

cluding a reserve of approx. 7 litres.

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reserve area.

Recommended measure to be taken when vehicle is

stationary for more than three weeks

— Disconnect the

battery.

terminal of the 12 volt vehicle

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12 volt vehicle battery and fuses

Engine, exhaust system and fuel for Your Volkswagen T Cross SUV First Generation (2018-2025)

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