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Checking and r
efilling levels
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When the oil level reaches at least zone
›››Fig.227
B
, carefully screw on the engine
oil fill
er cap ›››
.
Engine oil specification ›››page333.
WARNING
Any work carried out in the engine compart-
ment or on the engine must be carried out
cautiously.
●
When working in the engine compart-
ment, al
ways observe the safety warnings
›››page325.
WARNING
Oil is highly inflammabl
e! Ensure that no oil
comes into contact with hot engine compo-
nents when topping up.
NOTICE
If the oil level is above zone
A
, do not start
the engine
. This could result in damage to
the engine and catalytic converter. Contact
a Technical Service.
For the sake of the environment
Under no circumstances should the oil level
be abo
ve zone
A
. Otherwise oil can be
drawn in through the crankcase breather and
leak into the atmosphere via the exhaust sys-
tem.
Note
Before a long trip, we recommend finding an
engine oil that conf
orms to the correspond-
ing VW specifications and recommend keep-
ing it in the vehicle. This way, the correct en-
gine oil will always be available for a top-up
if needed.
Engine oil change
We recommend that you have the engine oil
changed by a Technical Service.
WARNING
Only change the engine oil yourself if you
hav
e the specialist knowledge required!
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Before opening the bonnet, read and ob-
serve the warnings ›››page325.
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Wait for the engine to cool down. Hot oil
may cause burn injuries.
●
Wear eye protection to avoid injuries, such
as acid burns, caused by splashes of oil.
●
When removing the oil drain plug with your
fingers, keep your arm horizontal to help pre-
vent oil from running down your arm.
●
Wash your skin thoroughly if it comes into
contact with engine oil.
●
Engine oil is poisonous! Used oil must be
stored in a safe place out of the reach of
children.
NOTICE
No additives should be used with engine
oil. This coul
d result in engine damage. Any
damage caused by the use of such additives
would not be covered by the factory war-
ranty.
For the sake of the environment
●
We recommend that you change the en-
gine oil and the filt
er at a technical service
centre.
●
Never pour oil down drains or into the
ground.
●
Use a suitable container when draining the
used oil. It must be large enough to hold all
the engine oil.
Troubleshooting
Engine oil pressure too low
The indicat
or lamp lights up red.
Do not carry on driving! S
witch o the en-
gine. Check the engine oil level.
●
If this warning lamp
starts to flash, and
is accompanied by thr
ee audible warnings,
switch o the engine and check the oil level. If
necessary, add more oil ›››page335.
●
If the warning lamp
flashes although the
oil l
evel is correct, stop driving. Do not even
run the engine at idle speed! Seek professional
assistance.
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