Get Refueling -> Indicator lights and fuel gauge Guide for Volkswagen Tiguan 4 Door First Generation (2007-2016)

Indicator lights and fuel gauge

Fig. 161 Fuel gauge in the instrument cluster: A Refuel warning zone.

ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Gauge position

Lights

Possible cause or meaning ⇒ꢀ

Proper response

⇒ꢀfig. 161

Fuel tank almost empty.

Running on reserve

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Refuel warning zone

Time to refuel ⇒ꢀ

Fuel filler cap not properly

closed.

Stop and close fuel filler cap

properly.

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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 ꢀ lights up 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 ꢁ also lights up, 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.

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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.

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NOTICE

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Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.

Never drive until the fuel tank is completely empty. The irregular fuel supply can cause the

engine to misfire. This allows unburned fuel to get into the exhaust system and damage the

catalytic converter.

The small arrow next to the gas pump symbol in the fuel gauge ⇒ꢀfig. 161 shows the side of the

vehicle with the fuel filler flap.

Refueling

Fig. 162 Right rear side of vehicle: Opening the fuel filler flap.

Fig. 163 Fuel cap placed on the open fuel filler flap.

ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Refueling -> Indicator lights and fuel gauge for Your Volkswagen Tiguan 4 Door First Generation (2007-2016)

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