2010 VOLKSWAGEN CC Owners Manual

Checking the engine oil level and adding oil

Fig. 165 Oil dipstick with engine oil level marks.

Fig. 166 In the engine compartment: Engine oil filler cap.

dipstick are located, see your authorized Volkswagen dealer or au-
thorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.
5. Remove the dipstick from the guide tube and wipe the dipstick off
using a clean cloth.
6. Reinsert the dipstick into the guide tube and push it all the way in. If
there is an alignment tab on the engine oil dipstick, make sure it
lines up with the notch in the guide tube, and that the dipstick goes
all the way in.
7. Remove the dipstick again and read the oil level on the dipstick
⇒ fig. 165 as described below:
(A): Do not add any oil ⇒ . Continue with step 15.
(B): Oil may be added (about 1 pint / 0.5 liter). Continue with step 8
or step 15.
(C): You must add oil (about 1 quart / 1.0 liter). Continue with step
8.
8. After reading the oil level, reinsert the dipstick back into the guide
tube and push it all the way in.
9. Remove the cap on the engine oil filler opening ⇒ fig. 166.
10. Only add engine oil that Volkswagen has approved for that
engine. Add the oil gradually in small quantities (no more than
1 pint / 0.5 liter).
11. To help prevent overfilling, you must wait about 1 minute each
time you add oil so that the oil can flow into the oil pan up to the
marking on the dipstick.
12. Read the oil level on the dipstick again before adding another
small amount, if necessary. Never add too much oil ⇒ .
13. After adding oil, the level must at least be in the center of the
⇒ fig. 165 (B) area, but never above (A) ⇒ .
14. After adding oil, securely install the cap on the engine oil filler
opening. Otherwise, oil could leak out while the engine is running.
15. Insert the oil dipstick back in the guide tube and push it all the
way in.
16. Close the hood ⇒ 
Engine oil level ranges

fig. 165 Required action according to the respective en-
gine oil level:
Range (A) Do not refill oil ⇒ .
Range (B) You may add oil (about 1 pint / 0.5 liter). The oil level
may go into the (A) range, but not above the (A)
range.
Range (C) You must add oil (about 1 quart / 1.0 liter). After add-
ing oil, make sure that the oil level is about in the
middle of the (B) range.

WARNING
Engine oil can ignite when it touches hot engine parts. This can
cause fires, burns, and other severe injuries.
Never spill oil on the engine. Oil spilled on a cold engine can
also cause a fire when the engine warms up.
Always make certain that you screw the cap of the engine oil
filler opening back on tightly after adding oil and that the dip-
stick has been pushed all the way back into the in the guide
tube. This helps prevent engine oil from leaking onto the hot
engine when the engine is running.
NOTICE
Do not start the engine if the engine oil level is above range
(A). Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility. Otherwise the catalytic converter
and engine can be damaged!
When changing or topping off fluids, make sure that you pour
the fluids into the correct reservoirs. Adding the wrong type of
operating fluids will cause serious malfunctions and engine
damage.
The engine oil level should never be above range (A). Otherwise
oil can be drawn in by the crankcase ventilation system and enter the
atmosphere via the exhaust system.

Engine oil consumption

(0.5 liter per 1000 km). Consumption may be higher for new vehicles
during the first 3000 miles (5000 km).
Changing engine oil

WARNING
If you must change the engine oil yourself, be sure to take the
following precautions:
Always wear eye protection.
To reduce the risk of burns from hot engine oil, let the engine
cool down completely before beginning.
When removing the oil drain plug with your fingers, stay as
far away as possible. Always keep your forearm parallel to the
ground to help prevent hot oil from running down your arm.
Drain the oil into a container designed for this purpose, one
large enough to hold at least the total amount of oil in your en-
gine.
To reduce the risk of poisoning, never drain the oil into emp-
ty food or beverage containers that might mislead someone in-
to drinking from them.
Engine oil is poisonous and must be stored out of the reach
of children.
Continuous contact with used engine oil is harmful to your
skin. Always protect your skin by washing thoroughly with
soap and water.
Before changing the oil, first make sure you know where you can
properly dispose of the old oil.
Dispose of the old oil an environmentally-responsible manner.
Never dump the old oil on garden soil, in wooded areas, in the street,
into streams, rivers, or bodies of water, or down sewage drains.
Recycle used oil by taking it to a collection facility for used engine
oil in your area, or contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Volkswagen recommends that you always have your oil and oil
filter changed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility. They have the required expertise and
special tools and will dispose of the old oil properly.

Engine coolant

WARNING
Engine coolant is poisonous!
Always keep the coolant in its original container stored in a
safe place.
To reduce the risk of poisoning, never store engine coolant in
empty food or beverage containers or in any other containers
that might mislead someone into drinking from them.
Always keep engine coolant out of reach of children.
Always make sure there is enough of the correct coolant ad-
ditive to provide proper antifreeze protection at the coldest
temperatures that can be expected where the vehicle will be
used.
At extremely cold temperatures, the coolant could freeze,
causing the vehicle to break down. The heater would also not
work, and vehicle occupants could be without protection at
subfreezing temperatures.
Coolant and coolant additives can pollute the environment. Col-
lect leaking operating fluids and dispose of them properly in accord-
ance with applicable environmental laws and regulations.
Warning light and engine coolant temperature gauge

Fig. 167 Engine coolant temperature gauge in the instrument cluster:
A Engine cold; B Normal temperature range; C Warning zone.