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CAUTION
If the engine operates under the following con-
ditions for an extended period, the particulate
filter will quickly accumulate carbon particles.
It is recommended to avoid working under
these situations continuously. These situations
include:
● Frequent short journeys
● Frequent cold starts of the engine at low
temperatures.
Troubleshooting
Please refer to
and
at the start of the chapter on page 148.
Irregular engine running and faults
Irregular engine running or faults when driving
may be a sign of poor fuel quality:
– Reduce your speed immediately.
– Drive to the nearest correspondingly qualified
workshop at medium engine speeds and low
loads on the engine. Volkswagen recommends
using a Volkswagen dealership.
– If these symptoms occur immediately after re-
fuelling, switch off the engine immediately to
avoid any subsequent damage.
– Seek expert assistance.
Emissions-relevant fault
The indicator lamp lights up yellow.
Fault in an emissions-relevant component that
can damage the vehicle.
– Go to a correspondingly qualified workshop
and have the engine and exhaust system
checked. Volkswagen recommends using a
Volkswagen dealership.
– Test the engine and emissions-relevant com-
ponent.
Misfiring
The indicator lamp flashes yellow.
Misfiring is occurring that can damage the vehi-
cle.
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– Go to a correspondingly qualified workshop
– Test the engine and emissions-relevant com-
lamps are lit up or flashing.
on page 145 and
and have the engine and exhaust system
checked. Volkswagen recommends using a
Volkswagen dealership.
ponent.
There may be engine faults and fuel con-
sumption may be higher if the indicator
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