Diesel
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
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Introduction
Vehicles with a diesel engine must be run on diesel
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. If you use diesel with a high sulphur
content, the service intervals are shorter
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Service
. Information on countries that use diesel with a
high sulphur content is available from your Volkswagen dealership.
The fuel quality affects the running properties, performance and service life of the engine. You
should therefore use fuel that already contains suitable service additives if possible
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.
Information on the fuel standards can be found in the chapter on fuel standards
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Fuel standards
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Winter-grade diesel fuel and filter preheater system
Winter-grade diesel fuel, which can be used at temperatures below -20°C (-4°F), is available during
the cold months. In countries with different climates, diesel for other temperature conditions is
usually available. Information is available from your Volkswagen dealership and filling stations in
the respective country.
Diesel vehicles are equipped with a filter pre-heater system. When using winter-grade diesel fuel,
the fuel system is safe for operation at temperatures down to around -24°C (-11°F).
However, if the fuel has waxed to such an extent that the engine will not start at temperatures
below -24°C (-11°F), place the vehicle in a heated garage or workshop for a while
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At cold temperatures, louder noises may occur in the diesel engine and the exhaust gas may
be tinged blue.
Refuelling
Fig. 195
Behind the tank flap: tank cap.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
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Introduction
See the chapter on technical data for information on filling capacities
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Fuel tank capacity
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Incorrect refuelling or unsuitable fuel additives may cause damage to the vehicle.
• Before refuelling, check whether the fuel standard information provided on the pump
conforms to the requirements of the vehicle.
• Use only Volkswagen-approved service additives in the approved quantity.
• If, in an emergency, you have to use petrol with an octane number lower than the
recommended number, drive at medium engine speeds and avoid high engine loading.
Avoid high engine speeds and heavy engine loads. Failure to do so can result in engine
damage. Fill the tank with petrol with the correct octane number as soon as possible.
NOTICE
Start boosters may explode or suddenly cause the engine to run at high revs. This can
cause injuries or damage to the engine.
• Never use a start booster.
WARNING
Incorrect refuelling can lead to damage to the vehicle.
• Before refuelling, check whether the fuel standard information provided on the pump
conforms to the requirements of the vehicle.
• Do not refuel with RME fuel, petrol, fuel oil or other unsuitable fuels.
• Use only Volkswagen-approved service additives in the approved quantity.
NOTICE
