Opening and closing the bonnetFig. 167
Opening the bonnet
Read and observe
and on page 137 first.
Open flap
›
Ensure that the windscreen wipers are not raised away from the windscreen
- risk of damage to the bonnet.
›
Open the front door and pull the release lever below the dash panel in the
direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 167 .
›
Press the release lever in the direction of arrow
2
and the bonnet will be
unlocked.
›
Raise the bonnet in the direction of the arrow
3
.
›
Remove the lid prop in the direction of arrow
4
from the holder.
›
Secure the open flap inserting the end of the post into the opening in the di-
rection of arrow
5
.
Close the flap
›
Lift the bonnet.
›
Decouple the bonnet support and press into the holder designed to hold it.
›
Drop down the bonnet lid from a height of about 20 cm applying light pres-
sure until it clicks safely into place.
WARNING■ Never drive with the bonnet lid not properly closed - risk of accident!■Make sure that when closing the bonnet, no body parts are crushed -
there is danger of injury!Engine compartment overviewFig. 168
Arrangement (example) in the engine compartment
Read and observe
and on page 137 first.
Windscreen washer fluid reservoir
139
Coolant expansion reservoir
141
Engine oil dipstick
140
Engine oil filler opening
140
Brake fluid reservoir
142
Vehicle battery
142ABCDEF138General Maintenance
Vehicles with fixed service intervalsPetrol enginesSpecification1.0 l/44, 55 kW MPI - EU6
VW 502 00
1.0 l/55 kW MPI - EU41.2 l/66, 81 kW TSI1.6 l/66, 81 kW MPIDiesel enginesSpecification1.4 l/55, 66, 77 kW TDI CRVW 507 00
Engine oil VW 505 01 can optionally be used in diesel engines without a DPF.
CAUTION
■
If no prescribed engine oil is available, then max. 0.5 l oil of the following
specifications can be refilled. ■Petrol engines: ACEA A3/ACEA B4 or API SN, (API SM);
■ Diesel engines: ACEA C3 or API CJ-4.
Check and refill
Fig. 170
Dipstick variants
Read and observe and on page 139 first.
Check and refill oil under the following conditions.
The vehicle is standing on a horizontal surface.
The engine operating temperature is reached.
The engine is turned off.
Check the status
›
Wait a few minutes until the engine oil flows back into the sump.
›
Pull the dipstick out and wipe with a clean cloth.
›
Push the dipstick back to the stop and then pull it out again.
› Read the oil level and push the dipstick back in.
The oil level must lie in range A
» Fig. 170 . If the oil level is below range
A
, oil
must be added.
Refilling
›
Unscrew the cap of the engine oil filler opening
D
» Fig. 168 on page 138 .
›
Add oil of the correct specification in portions of 0.5 litres » page 139.
›
Check the oil level.
›
Screw the lid of the engine oil filler closed carefully.
CAUTION
■
The oil level must never be below range A » Fig. 170 there is a risk of dam-
age to the engine as well as to the exhaust system.■
If a top up with oil is not possible or the oil level is above range
A
,
stop
driving! Switch off the engine and seek assistance from a specialist garage.
Note
An engine oil level which is too low is shown in the instrument cluster by the
warning light illuminating and also indicated by the message. » page 34 Nev-
ertheless, we recommend checking the oil level on a regular basis using the
dipstick.
Coolant
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Checking and refilling
141
The coolant helps to keep the engine temperature down, and consists of wa-
ter and coolant additive (with additives that protect the cooling system against
corrosion and prevent furring).
The proportion of coolant additive in the coolant must be 40 to 60 %.
The correct mix of water and coolant additive should be checked and if neces-
sary corrected by a specialist garage.
140General Maintenance
DeactivationAirbag18
Delayed locking of the boot lid See boot lid
50
Departure angle177
Diesel136
Diesel fuel136
Diesel particle filter (DPF)35
Digital Clock37
Digital Service Plan131
Dipped beam53
Dipstick140
display cardinal points
36
Display Coolant temperature
28
Fuel level28
Gear changes37
In the instrument cluster36
MAXI DOT40
Service intervals41
Disposal Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles
129
Distance warning115
Warning light36
Door Child safety lock
48
Emergency locking160
Emergency locking of the driver's door159
Opening/Closing47
door alarm36
Drive Driving through water
99
DriveGreen98
driving emissions
175
fuel consumption175
Driving Maximum speed178
through water99
E
Economical driving
98
EDL102
Electric power windows Malfunctions
52
Electric windows50
Electric Windows Button in driver’s door’
51
Electronic differential lock (EDL, XDS)102
Electronic immobilizer90
Emergency Hazard warning light system
56
Jump-starting156, 157
Selector lever-unlocking160
Starting / stopping the engine with the push of a button
91
Starting the engine / stopping with the push of a button
92
Towing the vehicle157
Towing the vehicle using the trailer device159
Tyre repair154
Unlocking/locking the door159
Unlocking / locking the door160
Emergency equipment Fire extinguisher
150
First aid kit149
Jack150
Reflective vest149
Vehicle tool kit150
Warning triangle149
Emergency spare Removing / stowing
152
Emission control system31
Emissions175
Engine Information messages34
Running in98
Engine compartment137
Brake fluid142
Coolant140
Engine oil139
Overview138
Vehicle battery142
Windscreen washer fluid139
Engine drag torque control (MSR)101
Engine number173
engine oil specification
139
Engine oil139
Check140
Oil changing139
Refilling140
Warning light34
EPC31
ESC Operation
101
Warning light30
Extended warranty5
F
Fastening elements
76
Fatigue detection116
Films132
Fire extinguisher150
First aid kit149
Flashing54
Flexible storage compartment80
Fog lights Warning light
33
Fog lights/rear fog light55
Fog lights with the CORNER function56
Footmats95
see Footmats95
184Index
