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The vehicle is designed to run on diesel fuel containing methyl ester biodiesel in
concentrations of 5% or less. Never use methyl ester biodiesel in blend levels higher than 5%
(5% methyl ester blends are sometimes designated or labeled as B5). The properties of methyl
ester biodiesel blends in levels greater than 5% may cause serious damage to the fuel injection
system and to the engine. This could lead to expensive repairs that will not be covered by any
Volkswagen Limited Warranty.
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Damage to the engine and fuel system and performance problems caused by using fuels
that are different from those specified above or by using “starting assist fluids” are not the
responsibility of Volkswagen and are not covered under the Emission warranties or any other
Volkswagen Limited Warranty.
Applicable only in Mexico, the AGCC, and South Korea
Fuel consumption information
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Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
.
The fuel consumption and emission values provided do not apply to a specific vehicle, but serve as a
general comparison between different vehicle types. The fuel consumption and CO
2
emission of a
vehicle depend not only on vehicle fuel efficiently but are also affected by driving style and other non-
vehicle factors.
Determining fuel consumption
Fuel consumption and emission values are determined according to guideline EC 715/2007
or EEC 80/1268 in the currently applicable version and are effective for the stated vehicle curb weight.
The data do
not
refer to a specific vehicle. To determine the fuel consumption, 2 measuring cycles
must be completed on a dynamometer. The following test conditions apply:
City
City cycle measurement with cold-starting the engine. Next, city traffic between 0
and 30 mph (0 and 50 km/h) is simulated.
Highway
For the highway cycle, the vehicle is accelerated and braked several times in all
gears according to everyday driving routines. The driving speed varies between 0
and 75 mph (0 and 120 km/h).
Combined
The determination of combined fuel consumption is based on a ratio of 37% city
driving and 63% highway driving.
CO
2
emissions
combined
To determine the combined carbon dioxide emissions, exhaust gases are
collected during both cycles (city and highway). Next, the exhaust is analyzed
and used to determine the CO
2
emission value.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the curb weight can differ. Therefore fuel consumption
values and the CO
2
emissions can increase slightly.
In everyday situations, fuel consumption values can differ from those determined according to
guideline EC 715/2007 or EEC 80/1268.
