Engine Oil - Volkswagen Tiguan Owner's Manual

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block the windscreen washer jets.
When topping up service fluids, please ensure that you pour the correct service fluids into the correct openings. The use of incorrect service
fluids could result in serious malfunctions and engine damage.

Engine oil

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Warning and indicator lamps
→ Engine oil specifications
→ Changing engine oil
→ Engine oil consumption
→ Checking the engine oil level and refilling engine oil
WARNING
Incorrect handling of engine oil can cause serious burns and other injuries.
Always wear eye protection when handling engine oil.
Engine oil is toxic and must be stored out of the reach of children.
Engine oil must be kept in the closed original container. This also applies to used oil until it is disposed of.
Never use empty food containers, bottles or other containers to store engine oil as other people may then drink the engine oil.
Regular contact with engine oil can damage the skin. Skin that has been in contact with engine oil should be washed thoroughly with water
and soap.
Engine oil becomes extremely hot when the engine is running and can scald skin severely. Always allow the engine to cool down.
Leaking or spilt engine oil can pollute the environment. Spilt service fluids must be collected then disposed of properly and in an
environmentally responsible way.
Warning and indicator lamps
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings
Warning lamps and text messages may appear on the instrument cluster display. These warnings may also be accompanied by acoustic signals.
Lit up
Flashes
WARNING
Failure to observe illuminated warning lamps and text messages can lead to your vehicle breaking down in traffic, and can cause accidents and
serious injuries.
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Possible cause/action
Engine oil level too low or too high.
Switch off the engine. Check the engine oil level
engine oil
.
Possible cause/action
Engine oil pressure is too low.
Do not drive on!
Switch off the engine. Check the engine oil level
engine oil .
- Do not drive on or remain at idling speed if the warning lamp is flashing even if the engine oil
level is correct. The engine could otherwise be damaged. Seek expert assistance.
Fault in the engine oil system.
Go to a qualified workshop. The engine oil sensor should be checked.
→ Checking the engine oil level and refilling
→ Checking the engine oil level and refilling