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WARNING
The driver and passengers must be aware of
the warning lights on and text messages to
avoid possible vehicle stoppages and accidents.
● Never ignore warning lights and text
messages.
● Stop the vehicle as soon as possible in a
place that is safe for all passengers in the
vehicle and other drivers.
The oil pressure warning light is not an oil
level indicator.
engine oil level. The engine oil level should be
checked at regular intervals, preferably whenever
the fuel tank is refuelled.
Engine coolant
Introduction to the topic
Never work on the engine cooling system if you
are not familiar with the necessary procedures
and if you have only unsuitable tools , equipment
and fluids
! In this case, have all work carried
→
out by a specialist company. Volkswagen
recommends the Volkswagen Dealers for this.
Improper work can cause serious injury.
WARNING
Engine coolant is toxic!
● Keep engine coolant only in its original
closed container in a safe place.
● Never use empty food cans, bottles or
other empty containers to store engine
coolant, as there is a risk that other people
may ingest the stored coolant.
● Keep engine coolant out of the reach of
children.
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● Ensure that the correct engine coolant
additive ratio is provided for according to
the lowest expected ambient temperature
at which the vehicle will operate.
● In extremely low temperatures, the
coolant may freeze and cause the vehicle to
stop. In such a case, the vehicle's internal
heating will also fail to operate, which may
lower the body temperature of occupants
who are not wearing suitable clothing for
the climate.
● Prolonged exposure to cold and loss of
body heat are detrimental to human health.
Under no circumstances should the coolant
from the old engine be reused.
Please also pay attention to the specific rules for
the disposal of this product.
Volkswagen recommends topping up or
replacing the engine coolant and its
additives.
ve at a Volkswagen Dealer, who will dispose of
the fluids correctly. Never dispose of used fluids
in gardens, wooded areas, sewers, streets and
roads, rivers or tributaries, as they can cause
damage to your vehicle.
taminates the environment.
Engine coolant specifications
Please note
at the beginning of this chapter
on page 274.
The engine cooling system has a mixture of
distilled water and at least 40 % engine coolant
additive as standard.
This mixture not only provides anti-corrosion
protection down to -25 °C, but also protects the
alloy parts of the engine cooling system against
corrosion. The mixture also prevents limescale
build-up and significantly raises the boiling point
of the engine coolant.
To protect the engine cooling system, the additive
percentage for the engine coolant should always
be at least 40 %, even in hot climates and when
anti-freeze protection
required
is
.
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