may cause damage to the engine. It is recom- mended to use “Volkswagen-approved addi- tives”. Volkswagen dealerships have suitable ad- ditives specifically designed for this vehicle. For more information, please consult the Volkswagen dealerships. ● Using non-standard petrol may lead to mal- functions of the exhaust system and trigger the exhaust system warning light. If this happens, reduce your speed and drive cau- tiously to the nearest qualified workshop and have the engine and exhaust system checked. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership. Ethanol gasoline Ethanol gasoline can only be used if it meets the ethanol percentage requirements set by national laws.
● Using even a single tank of leaded petrol can significantly impair the efficiency of the cata- lytic converter or even damage the catalytic converter. The type of fuel to be filled depends on the vehi- cle engine. There is a factory-fitted fuel informa- tion sticker in the tank flap that indicates the fuel and the maximum ethanol content (e.g. E10 = 10% ethanol) that must be used for the vehicle. Refuelling Due to the cold starting characteristics, ethanol gasoline may have slightly lower cold-start per- formance compared to non-ethanol gasoline, es- pecially at very low ambient temperatures. Please refer to and on page 147.
Incorrect refuelling or use of unsuitable petrol additives can lead to vehicle damage. NOTICE ● Only use petrol that meets the GB17930 standard and has the correct octane number specified. Failure to do so can result in severe engine and fuel system damage, reduced en- gine output, or even cause the engine to stop running. Volkswagen is not responsible for any vehicle malfunctions or damage caused by this. Fig. 119 Behind the tank flap: tank cap (illustra- tion). For information about the fuel filling capacity, refer to the technical data → page 223. ● Before refuelling, check whether the fuel standard specified on the pump meets the ve- hicle's requirements.
Refuelling process – To unlock the tank flap, unlock the vehicle with the vehicle key or the button in the driver door. ● Use only Volkswagen-approved service addi- tives in the approved quantity if necessary. ● If the petrol with a lower octane number than the minimum requirement is added in an emergency, use extreme caution when driving to avoid excessive engine speed and heavy load. Otherwise, this may cause damage to the engine. Avoid high speed and heavy load en- gine operation. This may cause to the engine. Refill petrol with an octane number suitable for this vehicle as soon as possible. – Open the tank flap.
– Unscrew the tank cap and place it in the open- ing provided in the tank flap. – The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks off for the first time → . – Screw the tank cap onto the tank filler neck until you hear it click into place. – Close the tank flap. WARNING ● Do not use leaded petrol! Leaded Replacement Petrol (LRP) also contains high concentrations of metal additives that can cause damage to the engine. Overfilling the fuel tank may cause the fuel to splash out and overflow. This could cause ex- plosions, fires and serious or fatal injuries. 182.5C1.TRO.74 Fuel and emission control 149