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Fig. 167 In the engine compartment: changing bulbs in the left front headlight.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction
The front headlight does not need to be removed when changing bulbs.
The actions should always be carried out in the specified order:
⇒ Fig. 166 and ⇒ Fig. 167
Observe and follow the instructions on the checklist ⇒ Checklist Information on changing
bulbs
Open the bonnet ⇒ In the engine compartment .
Pull off the rubber cover on the rear side of the headlight. Depending on the version, a hard plastic
cover may be fitted here. Turn the cover anti-clockwise and remove it.
Dipped beam ① Turn the bulb holder anticlockwise as far as it will go and carefully pull it out to the
rear along with the bulb.
Main beam ② Press on the bulb from below, as shown by the arrow, until it engages. Lift the bulb
back and out.
Replace the defective bulb with a new bulb of the same type.
Dipped beam ① Insert the bulb holder into the headlight and turn it clockwise as far as it will go.
Main beam ② Insert the bulb into the opening in the headlight with the connector at the top and
push down. The lug of the bulb must be located in the headlight recess (small arrow).
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Attach the rubber cover or hard plastic cover and turn it clockwise as far as it will go.
Close the bonnet ⇒ In the engine compartment .
Changing the bulbs in the headlights (lights with LED technology)
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction
These lamps use LED technology. The LEDs cannot be replaced by customers. If some LEDs fail, this
may be an indication that more elements are on the point of failure. In this case, have the lights
checked and renewed if necessary at a qualified workshop.
Changing the front turn signal bulbs
Fig. 168 In the front right wheel housing liner: changing a turn signal bulb.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction
The actions should only be carried out in the specified order:
Observe and follow the instructions in the checklist ⇒ Checklist Information on changing
bulbs .
Turn the steering so that the wheel on the affected side of the vehicle is pointing to the
middle of the vehicle. If necessary, start the engine to do this. Then stop the engine again and
remove the vehicle key from the ignition lock.
Turn the cover in the wheel housing liner in the direction of the arrow and remove it
⇒ Fig. 168 .
Release the connector ⇒ Fig. 168 ① and detach it.
Turn the bulb holder ⇒ Fig. 168 ② anti-clockwise (arrow) as far as it will go and pull it out to
the rear along with the bulb.
Replace the defective bulb with a new bulb of the same type.
Insert the bulb holder into the headlight and turn it clockwise as far as it will go.
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Depress and hold the brake pedal until you have switched off the ignition.
Switch on the electronic parking brake Electronic parking brake.
Move the gear lever to neutral position Manual gearbox: selecting a gear or move the selector lever
to position P DSG® dual clutch gearbox.
Switch off the ignition and remove the vehicle key from the ignition lock Starting and stopping the
engine.
Allow the engine to cool sufficiently.
Children and other people should be kept well away from the engine compartment.
Ensure that the vehicle cannot roll away unexpectedly.
WARNING
Ignoring any of the items on this important safety checklist can lead to severe injuries.
Opening and closing the bonnet
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Fig. 182 In the footwell on the driver side: bonnet release lever. Above the radiator grille: bonnet
opening lever.
Fig. 183 In the engine compartment: bonnet stay in the holder. On the bonnet: holder for the
bonnet stay.
Opening the bonnet
ioned on the windscreen before opening the
bonnet ⇒ .
⇒ Fig. 182 . ①.
The bonnet is released from the lock carrier catch by spring force ⇒ .
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at the same time press the opening lever in the direction of the arrow
⇒ Fig. 182 . in order to fully open the bonnet.
⇒ Fig. 183 . in the direction of the arrow and insert it in
the opening ⇒ Fig. 183 .
Closing the bonnet
⇒ .
⇒ Fig. 183 and place it in the holder ⇒ Fig. 183 . .
– do not press it
down!
If the bonnet has not closed properly, lift it and then close it again.
The bonnet sits flush with the body parts around it when it is closed properly.
WARNING
If the bonnet is not closed properly, it can open suddenly while you are driving and obscure your
view of the road. This could lead to accidents and serious injuries.
bonnet must be flush with the surrounding body panels.
t is not closed properly while the vehicle is in motion, stop the vehicle
as soon as possible and close the bonnet.
NOTICE
ed off and positioned on the windscreen in
order to avoid damage to the bonnet and the wiper arms.
Display
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Fig. 184 On the instrument cluster display: the bonnet is open or has not been closed properly.
A symbol in the instrument cluster display ⇒ Fig. 184 indicates if the bonnet is open or is not closed
properly.
Do not drive on! If necessary, lift the bonnet and then close it again.
This symbol is also visible when the ignition is switched off and will go out a few seconds after the
vehicle has been locked when all doors are closed.
WARNING
Failure to observe warnings can cause your vehicle to break down in traffic, which can lead to
accidents and serious injuries.
ver ignore any warnings.
The symbol can differ depending on the version of the instrument cluster.
Service fluids and consumables
All service fluids and consumables, e.g. tyres, coolant and vehicle batteries, are being constantly
developed. The same applies to toothed belts, engine oils and spark plugs for combustion engines,
for example. For this reason, service fluids and consumables should be replaced at a qualified
workshop. Volkswagen dealerships always have the latest information about any changes.
WARNING
Unsuitable service fluids and consumables, and the incorrect use of these fluids and consumables,
can cause accidents, serious injuries, burns or poisoning.
e kept in their original sealed container.
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With the engine at operating temperature, park the vehicle on a level surface to ensure that the
engine oil reading is correct.
Switch off the engine and wait a few minutes for the engine oil to flow back into the sump.
Open the bonnet In the engine compartment.
Identify the engine oil filler cap and oil dipstick. The engine oil filler opening can be recognised by
the symbol on the cap and the oil dipstick has a coloured handle. If you cannot find the cap and
dipstick, please contact a qualified workshop.
Pull the dipstick out of the guide tube and wipe it off with a clean cloth.
Insert the oil dipstick into the guide tube again as far as it will go. If there is a marking on the upper
end of the oil dipstick, this marking must fit into the corresponding groove at the top end of the
guide tube upon insertion.
Ⓐ Engine oil
level too high. Observe any messages that are shown on the instrument cluster display or contact a
qualified workshop . Ⓑ Do not fill any engine oil . Continue with step 16. Ⓒ Engine oil level OK.
Engine oil can, e.g. in the case of high engine loads , be filled up to the upper limit of this range.
Continue with step 8 or 16. Ⓓ Engine oil level is too low. Engine oil must be filled. Continue with
step 8.
After reading off the oil level, push the oil dipstick back into the guide tube as far as it will go.
Unscrew the cap of the engine oil filler opening .
Using only the engine oil approved by Volkswagen expressly for this engine, fill oil gradually in small
amounts (no more than 0.5 l).
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In order to avoid overfilling, wait for approximately one minute after each refill step to allow the
engine oil to flow into the sump up to the marking on the engine oil dipstick.
Read the engine oil level from the dipstick again before refilling with a further small quantity of
engine oil. Never overfill engine oil .
After refilling, the engine oil level should be in the middle of area Ⓒ. It should not be above Ⓒ, in
area Ⓑ, and must not be in area Ⓐ .
If too much engine oil has been added unintentionally and the engine oil level is in area Ⓐ, do not
start the engine. Inform a qualified workshop and seek expert assistance if necessary.
Close the engine oil filler opening with the cap after filling.
Insert the oil dipstick into the guide tube as far as it will go. If there is a marking on the upper end of
the oil dipstick, this marking must fit into the corresponding groove at the top end of the guide tube
upon insertion.
Close the bonnet In the engine compartment.
WARNING
Engine oil can ignite if it comes into contact with hot engine components. It can cause fires, burns
and other serious injuries.
up and ignite when the engine is running.
dipstick is properly inserted back into the guide tube. This will prevent the engine oil from draining
out on to hot engine components when the engine is running.
NOTICE
⇒ Fig. 186 Ⓐ, do not start the engine. Inform a qualified workshop and seek expert assistance if
necessary. The catalytic converter and the engine could otherwise be damaged.