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e view
Fig. 3 Overview of the right side of the vehicle.
Key to Fig. 3
Tail light cluster LightsChanging bulbs
Tank flap Fuel and emission control
Door release lever Doors and central locking button
Roof railing Roof carrier
Exterior mirror Exterior mirrors
Headlights Lights
Lifting points for the jack Changing a wheel
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RNING
Driving when the fuel level is too low can lead to the vehicle coming to a standstill in traffic,
potentially causing accidents and serious injuries.
When the fuel level is too low, the fuel supply to the engine could be irregular, especially when
driving up or down hills and inclines.
The steering, all driver assist systems and brake support systems stop working if the engine sputters
or goes off due to fuel shortage or irregular fuel supply.
Always fill the tank when it is still 1/4 full. This reduces the risk of running out of fuel and breaking
down.
NOTICE
Do not run the tank empty. The irregular fuel supply can cause misfiring and allow unburnt fuel to
enter the exhaust system. The catalytic converter or particulate filter could be damaged as a result.
The small arrow next to the petrol pump symbol in the fuel gauge shows you the side of the vehicle
on which the tank flap is located.
Coolant temperature display
Fig. 17 Coolant temperature display in the analogue instrument cluster.
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WARNING
Filling the tank with the wrong fuel can damage the vehicle.
uels that have been approved for the vehicle.
-approved service additives in the
approved quantity.
CAUTION
Fuel may run out of a fuel canister. This could cause fire and injuries.
Fuels can pollute the environment. Collect any service fluids that escape or are spilled and dispose of
them correctly.
The tank flap cannot be opened manually. Seek expert assistance in an emergency.
Fuel types and refuelling
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
Fuel standards
Petrol
Diesel
The tank flap is located at the rear right-hand side of the vehicle.
Different engines require different fuels. There is a factory-fitted sticker in the tank flap that
indicates the required fuel type for the vehicle.
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Incorrect refuelling can lead to fire, serious injuries and vehicle damage.
requirements.
-approved service additives in the approved quantity.
At cold temperatures, louder noises may occur in the diesel engine and the exhaust gas may be
tinged blue.
Refuelling
Fig. 158 Behind the tank flap: tank cap.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
See the section on technical data for information on filling capacities Fuel tank capacity
Refuelling process
button in the driver door.
it in the opening provided in the tank flap.
WARNING
Overfilling the fuel tank may cause the fuel to splash out and overflow. This can cause fires,
explosions and serious injuries.
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WARNING
The use of unsuitable or damaged wheel rims can impair vehicle safety and cause accidents and
serious injuries.
ave been approved for the vehicle.
WARNING
Incorrect loosening and tightening of the bolts on wheel rims with bolted-on rings can cause
accidents and serious injuries.
on wheel rims with bolted-on rings.
-on rings must be carried out by a qualified workshop. Volkswagen
recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose.
Tyre pressure
Fig. 194 Symbols on the tyre pressure sticker.
Fig. 195 On the driver door pillar: tyre pressure sticker (alternatively on the inside of the tank flap).
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Information on the sticker Fig. 194
Tyre pressure for the tyres on the front axle.
Tyre pressure for the tyres on the rear axle.
Note: check the tyre pressure when the tyres are cold.
Tyre pressure for partial load.
Vehicle-dependent: comfort tyre pressure for partial load.
Tyre pressure for full load.
Tyre pressure level for the spare or temporary spare wheel.
The sticker provides the correct tyre pressure for approved tyres and is located either on the driver
door pillar Fig. 195or inside the tank flap.
The appearance of the sticker may differ between vehicles. It may include additional tyre sizes.
The wrong tyre pressure will have a negative effect on the vehicle handling and leads to high levels
of wear or even a burst tyre at high speeds.
Comfort tyre pressure
Depending on the vehicle, the tyre pressure sticker may show details of a comfort tyre pressure
Fig.
0
increase when driving with comfort tyre pressure.
Checking the tyre pressure
tyres. Tyre pressure is always higher in warm tyres than it is in cold tyres. For this reason, never
reduce the pressure in warm tyres to adjust the tyre pressure.
Fig.
0
and observe the
information on the tyre monitoring system.
which is given on the sidewall of the tyre.
WARNING
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restricted, not possible, or possible only when additional requirements have been fulfilled.
Technical data
Notes on technical data
Unless otherwise indicated or separately listed, the technical data apply to the basic model. The
values may differ if additional equipment is fitted, for different model versions and for special
vehicles and in the case of country-specific vehicle specifications. All data in the official vehicle
documents take precedence over these data.
Engine
The vehicle data sticker and the official vehicle documents show which engine is installed in your
vehicle.
Weight
The values for the kerb weight in the following tables apply for the road-ready vehicle with driver
(75 kg), service fluids including fuel tank carrying 90% of its capacity and, where applicable, tools and
spare tyre ed accessories increase the stated kerb weight
and reduce the maximum permitted load accordingly.
The load comprises the weights of the following:
system
Performance figures
In certain vehicles with heavy duty running gear, the engine could be governed to provide a
maximum speed of 210 km/h.
The performance figures were measured without equipment which may negatively influence
performance, such as a roof carrier or mudflaps.
Gross combination weight
The specified gross combination weights are applicable only for altitudes up to 1,000 m above sea
level. The maximum gross combination weight must be reduced by approximately 10% for every
further started 1,000 m in altitude.
Notes on the tables
Gearbox abbreviations: MG = manual gearbox, AG = automatic gearbox, DSG