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♦ At ambient temperatures below -10 °C we recommend using
winter diesel fuel.
Note
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When using biodiesel observe the changed intervals for
changing the diesel fuel filter
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If it is planned not to use the vehicle for approx. two weeks, it
is recommended to fill the tank with original diesel beforehand
and drive approx. 50 km, to prevent damage to the fuel injec‐
tion system.
3.9
Severe operating conditions
If the vehicle is used under severe operating conditions some jobs
will have to be performed before the next service due or at shorter
service intervals.
Severe operating conditions
• Regular short trips or stop and go operation in urban traffic
• High percentage of cold starts
• Vehicle is used in areas with winter temperatures over a long
period
• Regular long periods of idling (e.g. taxis)
• Vehicle is often driven at full throttle with high payload or whilst
towing a trailer
• Using diesel with elevated sulphur content
• Regular operation in areas with high levels of dust
3.10
Type plate
The type plate -arrow- is attached to the plenum chamber bulk‐
head on the right (from driver perspective).
Note
Vehicles for certain export countries have no type plate.
3.11
Jacking up mode: Switching self-level‐
ling suspension off and on
The self-levelling suspension must be switched off before vehicle
is raised.
The self-levelling suspension is switched off in jacking up mode
to prevent automatic adjustment when lifting platform or trolley
jack is used.
Switch off self-levelling suspension
• The vehicle must be stationary.
Touareg 2003 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 11.2011
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