The fuel filler neck of diesel vehicles is equipped with a misfueling guard
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. The misfueling
guard helps prevent filling the fuel tank of a diesel vehicle with gasoline, because the guard makes it
difficult to insert any type of filler nozzle other than the type commonly used for diesel fuel.
Damaged, worn out, or incorrect nozzles, as well as other means of refueling (portable fuel containers,
for example) will generally not open the misfueling guard and fuel from these sources cannot easily
flow into the tank. Using these incorrect or non-standard nozzles to refuel your diesel vehicle can
cause fuel spills, which can cause fires, explosions, burns, and other severe injuries.
The misfueling guard can generally only be properly opened with a correct nozzle from a standard
diesel fuel pump. Under certain circumstances it may be necessary to turn the nozzle back and forth
slightly with light pressure to open the misfueling guard. If the misfueling guard cannot be opened this
way, see the nearest authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility and
have the fuel system checked.
WARNING
Spilled fuel can cause fires, explosions, burns, and other severe injuries.
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Do not refuel from devices other than correct, undamaged standard diesel fuel pump
nozzles.
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Always stop refueling once the pump nozzle switches off so that the tank does not
overflow.
NOTICE
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It is your responsibility to put the right fuel in your vehicle and any damage that results
from using the wrong fuel is not covered under the Emissions warranties or any other
Volkswagen Limited Warranty.
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If you put any amount of the wrong fuel in the fuel tank, do not start the engine under any
circumstances. Immediately contact the nearest authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.
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If diesel fuel should get on any rubber hose, it must be wiped off immediately. The same
applies if diesel fuel gets onto other parts of the vehicle, especially paint, tires, or a plastic
part. Wash the contaminated vehicle parts right away with soap and warm water to help
prevent leaks and serious damage.
NOTICE
Never force a fuel nozzle in the diesel misfueling guard. Forcing a fuel nozzle in the misfueling
guard can damage it so that it can no longer help prevent misfueling.
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If you have problems inserting a diesel fuel nozzle, please check to make sure you are
using the right kind of diesel fuel.
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If you must refuel with a non-standard diesel fuel nozzle, an adapter is available from
Volkswagen to allow refueling. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance. Only use an adapter approved by Volkswagen for
your vehicle.
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