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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

illuminates together with

Fuel filler flap

Or:

Opening the fuel filler flap

illuminates together with

— 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.

Never run the fuel tank completely empty.

If the indicator light

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.

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

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.

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

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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