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Fuel Identification of the fuel 1)Fig. 287
Identification of fuels according to
Eur opean Union (EU) Dir
ectiv
e 2014/94/Fuels are identified with different symbols.
Depending on the fuel, the diff
er
ent symbol
s
are on the pump and the tank lid of your vehi-
cle. The identification serves to prevent con-
fusion when choosing the fuel.
Petrol with ethanol (“E” stands for Etha-
nol). The number indicates the percent-
age of ethanol in the petrol. “E5” means,
for example, an ethanol ratio of 5% max.
Diesel with biodiesel (“B” stands for Bio-
diesel). The number indicates the per-
1 2 centage of biodiesel in the diesel. “B7”
means, f
or e
x
ample, a proportion of bio-
diesel of max. 7%.
Natural gas: “CNG” means Compressed
Natural Gas.
Type of petrol Applies to vehicles: with petrol engine
The corr ect gr
ade of petrol is listed inside the
fuel tank flap.
The vehicle is equipped with a catalytic con-
verter and must only be run on unleaded
petrol. The petrol must comply with the
standard EN 228 and be sulphur-free. Fuels
with a 10% ethanol ratio can be refuelled
(E10) 2)
. The types of petrol are differentiated
by using the octane numbers (RON) or via
the anti-knock index (AKI).
The following pieces of text show the infor-
mation included in the corresponding stickers
on the tank lid (examples): 3 Super unleaded petrol 95 octane petrol or
normal 91 oct
ane petr
ol at l
east
We recommend refuelling with super 95 oc-
tane petrol (91 AKI). If not available: normal 91
octane petrol (87 AKI) (with a slight power
loss).
Super unleaded petrol, 95 octanes at
least
You should use super 95 octane petrol (91
AKI) at least.
If super is not available, if necessary, use nor-
mal 91 octane petrol (87 AKI). In this case only
use moderate engine speeds and a light
throttle. Refuel with super as soon as possi-
ble.
Unleaded super plus 98 octane petrol or
super 95 octane petrol at least
We recommend refuelling with super plus 98
octane petrol (93 AKI). If not available: super
95 octane petrol (91 AKI) (with a slight power
loss).
If super is not available, if necessary, use nor-
mal 91 octane petrol (87 AKI). In this case only
use moderate engine speeds and a light
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according to the engine temperature and
could st
ar
t suddenly even when the ignition
is turned off and the key is removed.
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WARNING
If, in exceptional circumstances, you must
change the engine oil yourself, pl ease not
e
the following:
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Practical tips
especially at high outside temperatures and
so the indicat or will mo
v
e quite far to the
right-hand side.
Several warning and control lamps light up
for a few seconds when the ignition is switch-
ed on, signalling that the function is being
verified. They will switch off after a few sec-
onds.
It lights up red
Engine coolant system faulty.
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Checking and refilling levels
Checking the coolant level and
t opping up Fig. 294
In the engine compartment: Marking
on cool ant expansion t
ankFig. 295
In the engine compartment: Coolant
e xpansion t ank cap If the coolant level is low, the coolant warning
indicat
or will light. Pr
epar
ations
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Practical tips
Windscreen washer reservoir Checking and t opping up the wind-
scr een w
asher reservoirFig. 297
In the engine compartment: cap of
the windscr een washer t
ank.Read the additional information carefully
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Practical tips
Checking the electrolyte level of
the v ehicl
e batt
eryFig. 298
In the engine compartment: remove
the lid fr om the v ehicl
e
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Maintenance
Oil change service
a)
PR No. Type of
service Service interval
QI1
FixedEvery 5000 km or after
1 year b)
QI2 Every
7500 km or after
1 year b)
QI3 Ev
ery
10000 km or after
1 year b)
QI4 Ev
ery
15000 km or after
1 year b)
QI6 Fle
xible According to the service in-
t
erv
al displ
ay a)
The data are based on normal conditions of use.
b) Whatever happens first. Inspection Service
a)
According to the service interval display a)
The data are based on normal conditions of use.
Bear in mind the inf ormation about the speci-
fications of the engine oil accor ding t
o the
VW standard