Checking and refilling levels
For the sake of the environment
Under no circumstances should the oil level
be above 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 conforms 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
have the specialist knowledge required!
●
Before opening the bonnet, read and ob-
serve the warnings ›››page338.
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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 could 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 filter 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 indicator lamp lights up red.
Do not carry on driving! Switch o the en-
gine. Check the engine oil level.
●
If this warning lamp starts to flash, and
is accompanied by three audible warnings,
switch o the engine and check the oil level. If
necessary, add more oil ›››page348.
●
If the warning lamp flashes although the
oil level is correct, stop driving. Do not even
run the engine at idle speed! Seek professional
assistance.
Engine oil level very low
The warning lamp flashes red and a message is
shown on the dash panel: “ Add engine oil now”
Do not carry on driving! This could result in
engine damage.
1. Safely stop the vehicle as soon as possible.
2. Stop the engine.
3.
Check the oil level ›››page348.
4.
If necessary, add engine oil gradually in
small quantities, do not exceed a total of
0.5 l and observe the filling indications on
the instrument cluster display.
If the warning lamp is lit up even if the oil level
is correct, do not continue driving. Engine dam-
age may occur. Seek assistance from the tech-
nical service.
Engine oil level too low
The indicator lamp lights up yellow.
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