Engine, exhaust system and fuel
Bonnet
Open the engine compartment lid
Before opening
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Make sure that the wiper arms are folded against
the windscreen.
›
Keep everyone away from the engine compart-
ment.
to open
›
Pull the release lever
underneath the dash
panel.
›
Release the lock.
›
Lift the flap so that the
gas pressure springs
keep it open.
Close
›
Pull the flap down.
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Close the flap with a slight push from a distance of
about 20 cm.
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Check that the bonnet is closed.
NOTICE
▶
Do not press an open flap.
Engine oil
Checking the fill level and topping up
Test conditions
✓ The vehicle is on a horizontal surface.
✓ The parked engine is warm.
Checking the level
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Wait a few minutes for the engine oil to flow back
into the oil sump.
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Remove the dipstick and wipe with a clean cloth.
›
Insert the dipstick as far as it will go and pull it out
again.
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Read the oil level and push the dipstick back in
again.
The oil level must be
within the marked range.
NOTICE
Risk of damage to the engine and the exhaust sys-
tem!
▶
The oil level must not be outside the marked range.
If it is not possible to top up the engine oil or if the
oil level is above the marked range, do not continue
driving. Stop the engine and seek the help of a spe-
cialist garage.
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Do not use any oil additives.
Consumption
Depending on driving style and operating conditions,
the engine consumes some oil, up to 0.5 l/1000 km.
Consumption may be higher over the next 5000 km.
Refilling
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Unscrew the cover of the engine oil filler opening.
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Top up the oil to the correct specification in 0.5 li-
tre portions.
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Check the oil level.
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Screw on the cover of the engine oil filler opening.
Specification
Ask a specialist garage for the correct engine oil
specification for your vehicle.
If no oil of the correct specification is available, max.
0.5 l of oil with the following specifications may be
used until the next oil change.
▶
VW 504 00, VW 508 00, ACEA C3, ACEA C5.
Changing
Have the oil changed by a specialist garage.
Troubleshooting
Engine oil pressure too low
flashes, lights up at the same time
›
Check the engine oil level.
The oil level is OK, the warning light continues to
flash:
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Stop the engine and seek the help of a specialist
garage.
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