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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.
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Otherwise, the engine could be damaged. If you cannot see any coolant in the expansion tank do not
drive on. Seek professional assistance.
level remains stable.
⇒ Fig. 188 . Do not
fill up above the top edge of the marked area⇒ .
⇒ Coolant
specification , do not use any other coolant additive! Instead, initially refill with distilled water⇒
only. Then add the correct proportion of the specified coolant additive as soon as possible
⇒ Coolant specification .
WARNING
Hot steam and hot coolant can cause serious burns.
coolant coming out of the engine
compartment. Always wait until you can no longer see or hear escaping steam or coolant.
components can burn the skin.
wing points must be observed before opening the bonnet once it has cooled down:
P or move the gear
lever to the neutral position.
hicle key from the ignition lock.
unattended.
expansion tank when the engine is hot. Coolant may spray out and cause serious burns and other
injuries.
-clockwise while exerting gentle downward pressure on
the cap.
with a large, thick cloth.
spilt service fluids can start a fire. In certain circumstances, the ethylene glycol in the coolant can
catch fire.
NOTICE
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Fig. 214 Vehicle identification number.
Vehicle data sticker
The vehicle data sticker ⇒ Fig. 213 is located on the cover of the owner's manual and under the
rear luggage compartment trim on the luggage compartment wall. It contains the following data:
Vehicle identification number (chassis number)
Vehicle type, engine power, gearbox type
Engine and gearbox codes, paint number, interior equipment. In the example, the engine code
is CPTA ⇒ Fig. 213 .
Additional equipment, PR numbers
Type plate
The type plate ⇒ Fig. 213 can be seen on the lower part of the door pillar when the driver door is
open. Vehicles for certain export countries do not have a type plate.
The type plate contains the following data:
Approval
Gross vehicle weight rating
Gross combination weight rating (vehicle plus trailer)
Gross front axle weight rating
Gross rear axle weight rating
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number can be read from outside the vehicle through a viewer in the
windscreen ⇒ Fig. 214 (arrow). The viewer is located in the lower corner of the windscreen. The
vehicle identification number is also stamped on the right-hand water drainage channel. The water
drainage channel is located between the suspension turret and wing. Open the bonnet to gain
access to the vehicle identification number ⇒ In the engine compartment .
The vehicle identification number can be displayed in the Infotainment system using the button
and the and Service function buttons ⇒ Infotainment system controls and displays .
Vehicle data
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Gross combination weight rating (vehicle plus trailer)
Gross front axle weight rating
Gross rear axle weight rating
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number can be read from outside the vehicle through a viewer in the
windscreen ⇒ Fig. 216 (arrow). The viewer is located in the lower corner of the windscreen. The
vehicle identification number is also stamped on the right-hand water drainage channel. The water
drainage channel is located between the suspension turret and wing. Open the bonnet to gain
access to the vehicle identification number ⇒ In the engine compartment .
The vehicle identification number can be displayed in the Infotainment system using the button
and the and Service function buttons ⇒ Infotainment system controls and displays .
Dimensions
Fig. 217 Illustration: dimensions.
The data in the table apply to the German basic model with the basic specification.
NOTICE
Always take care when driving into parking spaces with high kerbs or fixed boundaries. Objects that
protrude from the ground can damage the bumper and other components when parking the vehicle.