Information on warning and indicator lamps that light up can be found in the section
Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting .
Fuel standards
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
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Introduction
Petrol
EN 228
DIN 51626-1
Diesel
EN 590
EN 590
Where fuel complying with the specified standard is not available, your Volkswagen dealership or a
qualified workshop will have information on which available fuels are suitable for the vehicle.
NOTICE
Using fuel that does not comply with these standards may reduce performance and cause damage to
the engine and fuel system.
and engine failure.
Petrol
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
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Introduction
Fill vehicles with a petrol engine only with unleaded petrol or petrol with a maximum ethanol
content of 10 % (E10)
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.
Fuel grades differ according to the octane number. The vehicle may be filled with petrol that has a
higher octane number than the engine requires. However, this does not provide any advantage in
terms of fuel consumption or engine output.
The fuel quality affects the running properties, performance and service life of the engine. Refuel
with fuel that already contains suitable service additives
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.
Information on the fuel standards can be found in the chapter on fuel standards
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Fuel standards .
NOTICE
Errors during refuelling or unsuitable fuel additives may cause damage to the vehicle.
