Get Engine, exhaust system and fuel Guide for Volkswagen Virtus 4 Door First Generation (2018-2023)

Closing

Engine, exhaust system

and fuel

1. Lift the bonnet.

2. Unhook the bonnet stay and insert it into the

holder.

Bonnet

3. Fold the bonnet down and release it from

a height of 20 cm.

Opening the bonnet

4. Check that the bonnet is closed.

Before opening

NOTICE

1. Make sure the windscreen wiper arms are fol-

ded down onto the windscreen.

Do not press down on an unclosed bonnet.

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Open and close the flap again.

2. Keep away from the engine compartment.

Opening

Engine oil

Specification

— Pull the release lever underneath the dashboard.

Engine oil sticker

A

B

Engine oil specifications

Engine oil viscosity

The engine oil sticker is located at the front of the

engine compartment.

— Release the lock.

— Open the bonnet.

Vehicles with an engine oil sticker:

— Remove the bonnet stay from the holder and in-

sert the end of the stay into the opening in the

bonnet.

Bonnet

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

indicated on the sticker at the front of the engine

compartment.

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.

When using the prescribed oil, the level can be

adjusted as often as required.

— The oil level must be within the marked range.

In an emergency

NOTICE

If engine oil of the prescribed specification is not

available, you can once add until the next scheduled

oil change a maximum of 0.5 l of engine oil with the

following specifications:

Risk of damage to the engine and the exhaust sys-

tem!

The oil level must not be outside the marked

range.

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

If the oil level is below the marked area, do not

continue driving, stop the engine and seek assis-

tance from a specialist garage.

Volkswagen recommends that oil change is

then carried out by a specialist ga-

rage » page 4.

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If the oil level is above the marked area, continue

driving with appropriate caution, and seek assis-

tance from a specialist garage.

·

Checking the fill level and topping

up

Do not use any oil additives.

·

Refuelling

Depending on the driving style and operating condi-

tions, the engine may consume up to 0.5 l/ 1000 km

Consumption may be higher over the first 5,000 km.

1. Unscrew the cover of the engine oil filler open-

ing.

2. Top up the oil to the correct specifica-

tion » page 99 in 0.5 litre portions.

— Regularly check the oil level.

Test conditions

3. Check the oil level.

4. Screw on the cover of the engine oil filler open-

ing.

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Vehicle on a flat surface

Engine switched off, at operating temperature

NOTICE

Checking the fill level

Volkswagen recommends using approved engine oils

in accordance with the relevant VW standard. The

use of engine oils that do not comply with this

standard could damage the engine.

1. Wait a few minutes for the engine oil to flow

back into the oil sump.

2. Remove the dipstick and wipe with a clean

cloth.

Volkswagen recommends engine oils from the

Volkswagen Genuine Parts product range.

3. Insert the dipstick as far as it will go and pull it

out again.

Replacing

4. Read the oil level and push the dipstick back in

again.

Volkswagen recommends that oil change is then

carried out by a specialist garage » page 4.

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Engine, exhaust system and fuel

Troubleshooting

Coolant

Engine oil pressure too low

Coolant temperature gauge

flashes, simultaneously illuminates

Or:

flashes, simultaneously illuminates

— Check the engine oil level.

The oil level is OK, the warning light continues to

flash:

— Stop the engine and seek assistance from a spe-

cialist garage.

A

Low temperature

Engine oil level too low

— Avoid high engine speed.

Operating temperature

High temperature

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B

C

Or:

— Avoid high engine speed.

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Message indicates 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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Vehicle on a flat surface

Engine switched off and cold

Or:

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Message indicates the need to reduce the

engine oil level.

Checking the fill level

— Check the engine oil level.

Engine oil level too high.

1. You may continue driving, exercising appropri-

ate caution.

2. Seek assistance from a specialist garage.

Engine oil level sensor malfunction

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The fill level must be within the marked range.

Or:

— If the level is below the

ant.

mark, top up the cool-

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Message indicates required engine oil top

up.

NOTICE

Danger of damage to the engine compartment!

1. You may continue driving, exercising appropri-

ate caution.

Do not top up the coolant above the marked area.

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The coolant could be forced out of the cooling

system when heated.

2. Seek assistance from a specialist garage.

Coolant

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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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Report indicates engine overheating.

Stop driving! Seek the help of a specialist garage.

Refuelling

1. Do not continue driving.

2. Stop the engine and allow it to cool.

CAUTION

3. After the indicator light goes out, your journey

can continue.

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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1. Place a wipe on the lid of the tank and carefully

unscrew the lid.

Or:

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2. Refill with coolant with the correct specifica-

tion.

1. Do not continue driving!

3. Screw on the cap until it clicks into place.

2. Stop the engine and seek assistance from a spe-

cialist garage.

Specification

Use the G12evo (TL 774 L) coolant to top up.

There is no coolant of the correct specification

available

NOTICE

1. Top up with distilled or demineralised water.

Risk of damage to the cooling system and the en-

gine!

2. Have the correct coolant mixing ratio corrected

by a specialist garage as soon as possible.

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

Coolant level too low

1. Do not continue driving.

2. Stop the engine and seek assistance from a spe-

cialist garage.

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Or:

There is a loss of coolant

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Message indicates the required coolant

check.

— Top up the coolant and seek assistance from

a specialist garage.

— Check the coolant level.

If the coolant level is OK:

Engine electronics

— Check or change the radiator fan fuse » page 108.

Troubleshooting

If the fuse is OK but the indicator light lights up

again:

Fault in the engine control system

— Do not continue driving! Seek assistance from

a specialist garage.

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Engine, exhaust system and fuel

The vehicle can be driven in emergency

mode; a noticeable reduction in engine per-

formance may occur.

Exhaust control system

Troubleshooting

— Continue driving, exercising appropriate caution,

and seek assistance from a specialist garage.

Emission control system fault

illuminated

The vehicle can be driven in emergency

mode; a noticeable reduction in engine per-

formance may occur.

Particle filter

— Continue driving, exercising appropriate caution,

and seek assistance from a specialist garage.

Troubleshooting

Clogged particulate filter

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Fuel filler flap

Or:

Opening the fuel filler flap

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— Clean the filter » page 103.

If the indicator light illuminates, you must

count with increased fuel consumption, re-

duced engine power and unavailable START-STOP

function.

Filter cleaning

— Press the flap and open it.

Cleaning condition

✓

The vehicle engine is at the operating tempera-

ture.

Petrol

For vehicles with a manual gearbox follow the

gear changing recommendation on the instru-

ment cluster display.

What you should be mindful of

Cleaning procedure

DANGER

1. Drive at a minimum speed of 80 km/h with the

engine speed ranging from 3,000 to 5,000/min.

Risk of death!

Fuel and fuel vapours are explosive.

2. Release the accelerator pedal and let the vehicle

move with a gear engaged for several seconds.

NOTICE

3. Repeat the procedure several times.

Risk of serious damage to the engine and the ex-

haust system!

If the filter cleans up the indicator light

goes out.

or

Never run the fuel tank completely empty.

·

If the indicator light

or

does not go out

If you would like to operate your vehicle in

within 30 minutes, the filter was not cleaned.

a country other than that intended for its use,

contact a Volkswagen Partner. They can tell you

whether a suitable fuel is available in that particu-

lar country.

— Continue driving, exercising appropriate caution,

and seek assistance from a specialist garage.

Particle filter

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Do not put any additional additives to petrol that

complies with the EN 228 or NOM-016-CRE-2016

standards.

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Regulations

Standards

If you are using petrol that does not comply with

the EN 228 or NOM-016-CRE-2016 standards, it

is recommended to contact a specialist garage re-

garding the possible use of petrol additives ap-

proved by Volkswagen.

Petrol must comply with the EN 228 or NOM-016-

CRE-2016 European standard (in India – E10 fuel

with the GSR 889 standard, E20 fuel with the

17021:2018 standard) .

Use only unleaded petrol with the maximum bioe-

thanol content specified on the label on the inside of

the fuel filler cap » page 105, Technical data and

specifications.

Conditions for refuelling

It is recommended to use petrol with additives

from petrol pump dispensers at petrol sta-

tions.

✓

Vehicle unlocked

Ignition off

✓

Octane number

Use petrol with the octane number specified for

your vehicle.

Refuelling

Petrol with a higher octane number than that speci-

fied for your vehicle can be used without restriction.

— Open the fuel filler neck cap.

NOTICE

Risk of damage to the engine and the exhaust sys-

tem!

When petrol with an octane number lower than

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that specified is used, only continue driving at

mid-range engine speeds and with minimal strain

on the engine.

Refuel using petrol of the specified octane num-

ber as soon as possible.

·

Do not use petrol with an octane number lower

than 91.

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1. Turn the tank cap in the direction of the arrow

and remove it.

The specified petrol is RON 95/min. with 91 octane

number.

2. Place the tank cap on the tank flap.

3. Insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel filler neck up

to the stop and refuel.

We recommend using petrol with 95 octane num-

ber.

4. Do not continue refuelling after the fuel nozzle

switches off.

Using petrol with higher octane number than 95

may result in improved performance of the engine

and lower fuel consumption.

5. Remove the fuel nozzle and place it back on the

petrol pump.

Or you can use petrol with minimum 91 octane

number (with a minor power loss and slightly in-

creased fuel consumption).

6. Place the fuel cap on the fuel filler neck and

turn it in the opposite direction to the arrow un-

til it clicks into place.

7. Close the tank flap and click it into place.

Additives

NOTICE

Risk of damage to the engine and the exhaust sys-

tem!

Do not use petrol containing metal-based addi-

tives, e.g. manganese, iron, lead or e.g. LRP petrol

– lead replacement petrol.

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Engine, exhaust system and fuel

Troubleshooting

12 volt vehicle battery and

fuses

If any fuel other than unleaded petrol has been used

in your vehicle

12 volt vehicle battery

1. Do not start the engine or switch on the igni-

tion.

What you should be mindful of

2. Seek assistance from a specialist garage.

Explanation of the warning symbols on the 12V bat-

tery

Lack of fuel

illuminates – the fuel level has reached the

reserve area.

Wear protective goggles!

The acid in the 12V battery is very caustic.

Wear gloves and eye protection.

— Refuel

Keep fire, sparks and naked flames away from

the 12V battery! Do not smoke!

A highly explosive gas mixture is produced

when the 12V battery is charged!

Technical data and specifications

The fuel specified for your vehicle is indicated on

a sticker on the inside of the fuel filler flap.

Keep children away from the 12V battery!

Follow the instructions in the Owner's Man-

ual!

Rinse eyes with water at once. Seek medical

attention immediately!

Functionality – protection against

the 12V battery discharging

Automatic system-related discharge protection for

the 12V battery

Example of fuel marking

— Increases the engine idling speed

— Switches off certain consumers or restricts their

use of power

A

B

Unleaded petrol

Organic share as a percentage

Recommendations when the vehicle is stationary

for more than three weeks

The fuel tank capacity is approx. 45 l, including a 7

l reserve.

— Disconnect the

terminal of the 12V battery.

Causes of the 12V battery discharging

— Worn 12V battery

— Frequent short journeys

— Low temperatures

— Vehicle stationary for a long period of time

— The ignition is switched on too long

— The parking lights are switched on too long

— A 12V device is plugged in.

12 volt vehicle battery

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Engine, exhaust system and fuel for Your Volkswagen Virtus 4 Door First Generation (2018-2023)

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