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WARNING
Insufficient anti-freeze in the coolant system can cause the engine to break down and
cause serious injuries.
• Please note that the amount of correct coolant additive used must be sufficient for the
lowest ambient temperature that you expect the vehicle to be exposed to.
• Coolant can freeze at extremely cold outside temperatures, causing the vehicle to
break down. Vehicle occupants with inadequate winter clothing could then freeze to
death as the heating will also no longer function.
NOTICE
Never mix genuine coolant additives with other coolants that have not been approved by
Volkswagen. Mixing other coolants could cause serious damage to the engine and cooling
system.
• If the liquid in the coolant expansion tank is not pink (colouring results from mixing the
purple coolant additive with distilled water) but for example, brown instead, - G 13 - has
been mixed with an unsuitable coolant. The coolant must be changed as soon as
possible if this is the case. Failure to observe this point can result in serious faults or
engine damage.
Coolant and coolant additives can pollute the environment. Spilt service fluids must be
collected then disposed of properly and in an environmentally responsible way.
Checking the coolant level and refilling coolant
Fig. 229 In the engine compartment: markings on the coolant expansion tank.
Fig. 230 In the engine compartment: coolant expansion tank cap (illustration).
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
Introduction
The warning lamp for the engine coolant will light up if the engine coolant level is too low.
Preparation
• Park the vehicle on a firm and level surface.
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• Allow the engine to cool down
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• Open the bonnet
In the engine compartment
• The coolant expansion tank is identified by the
Checking the coolant level
• When the engine is cold, check the coolant level on the side markings of the engine coolant
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expansion tank
Fig. 229
. The engine coolant level must be between the marks.
• Refill coolant if the liquid level in the coolant expansion tank is below the minimum marking
(min). When the engine is warm, the engine coolant level may be slightly above the maximum
(MAX) mark.
Refilling coolant
• Always protect your face, hands and arms from hot coolant or steam by placing a suitable cloth
on the cap of the coolant expansion tank.
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• Unscrew the cap carefully
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• Refill only new coolant according to the Volkswagen specification
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symbol on the cap
Fig. 230
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Coolant specification
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