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Checking and refilling levels
Note
On right-hand drive vehicles some of the containers/ reservoirs mentioned
below are located on the other side of the engine compartment.
Closing the bonnet
– To close the bonnet, pull it down to overcome the spring pres-
sure.
– Leave the bonnet secured in the locking part. Do not tighten
⇒
.
WARNING
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For safety reasons the bonnet must always be completely closed when
the vehicle is moving. After closing it always check that it is properly
secured. The bonnet must be flush with the adjacent body panels.
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Should you notice that the bonnet is not safely secured when the
vehicle is moving, stop the vehicle immediately and close the bonnet.
Failure to do so could result in an accident.
Engine oil
General notes
We recommend you to entrust the oil change with your Technical Service or a
qualified workshop, according to the Maintenance Program.
The correct oil specifications for your engine are listed in the Technical data
section ⇒ page 282.
Check that the specifications quoted (VW standards) appear on the container
either singly or in combination with other specifications.
Fixed service intervals*
You can use oils for service intervals - ⇒ page 282. In this case, your car must
be serviced after a fixed interval of 1 year / 15,000 km (10,000 miles) see
Service Schedule.
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In exceptional circumstances, if the engine oil level is too low
⇒ page 215 and you cannot obtain the oil specified for your vehicle, you can
put in a small quantity of oil conforming to the specification ACEA A2 or
ACEA A3 (petrol engines) or ACEA B3 or ACEA B4 (diesel engines) (up to 0.5l).
Vehicles with diesel particulate filter*
The Service Schedule states whether your vehicle is fitted with a diesel partic-
ulate filter.
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Vehicles with a diesel particulate filter must only be filled with VW 507 00
engine oil.
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Avoid mixing this oil with other engine oils.
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Only in exceptional circumstances, if the engine oil level is too low
⇒ page 215 and you cannot obtain the oil specified for your vehicle, can you
put in a small quantity of oil (once) conforming to the VW 506 00, VW 506 01,
VW 505 00, VW 505 01 or ACEA B3 / ACEA B4 specification. (up to 0.5l).
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