Fuel and emission control Fuel types and refuelling Safety information on using fuel Introduction This chapter contains information on the follow- ing subjects: Incorrect handling of fuel can cause explosions, fire, serious burns and other injuries. WARNING – Identification of fuels and fuel standards 147 – Petrol 148 – Refuelling 149 ● Switch off the engine, ignition, your mobile phone and other radio equipment before re- fuelling. The tank flap is located at the rear right-hand side of the vehicle. ● Avoid electrostatic discharges by not enter- ing the vehicle during refuelling. For information about the warning lamp and in- dicator lamp, refer to Troubleshooting → page 151.
● Make sure that the tank cap is closed proper- ly and no fuel can escape. ● Observe the applicable safety instructions and local regulations on handling fuel. Identification of fuels and fuel standards Incorrect refuelling can lead to vehicle damage. WARNING Please refer to and on page 147. ● Use only fuels that have been approved for the vehicle. ● Do not use fuels that contain metals and use only Volkswagen-approved service additives in the approved quantity. ● Immediately remove any fuel that is spilled from all vehicle components. CAUTION Fuel may leak out of the fuel canister and ig- nite. This could cause fire and injuries. Fig. 118 On the inside of the tank flap:
fuel infor- mation label ● Do not carry a fuel canister in the vehicle. Fuels can pollute the environment. Collect any service fluids that are spilled and dis- pose of them correctly. Different engines require different fuels. There is a factory-fitted fuel information sticker in the tank flap → Fig. 118 that indicates the fuel that must be used for the vehicle. The tank flap cannot be opened manually. Seek expert assistance in an emergency. The fuel information label specifies the minimum fuel grade (e.g. minimum RON92). If only one fuel grade or RON is listed on the la- bel, it represents the minimum requirement.
The vehicle may also be filled with fuel that has a higher RON than the engine requires. However, this does not provide any advantage in terms of fuel consumption or engine output. 182.5C1.TRO.74 Fuel and emission control 147