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WARNING
The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. The following
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warning instructions must be followed at all times when working in the en-
gine compartment
» page
199.
Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible to fill
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with coolant under the current circumstances. Switch off the engine and seek
assistance from a specialist garage.
CAUTION
The concentration of coolant additive in the coolant must never be under 40%.
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Over 60% of coolant additive in the coolant reduces the antifreeze protection
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and cooling effect.
A coolant additive that does not comply with the correct specifications can sig-
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nificantly reduce the corrosion protection.
Any faults resulting from corrosion may cause a loss of coolant and can conse-
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quently result in major engine damage!
Do not fill the coolant above the mark
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If a fault causes the engine to overheat, we recommend visiting a specialist ga-
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rage, as otherwise serious engine damage may occur.
Capacity
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 204.
Coolant capacity (in litres)
1)
Petrol engines
1.2 ltr/77 kW TSI
1.4 ltr/90 kW TSI
1.8 l/112, 118 kW TSI
Diesel engines
1.6 ltr/77 kW TDI CR
2.0 l/81, 103, 125 kW TDI CR
1)
The coolant capacity is approximately 1 l greater on vehicles that are fitted with an auxiliary heater
(auxiliary heating and ventilation).
» Fig. 161
on page 205.
A
Filling level
7.7
7.7
8.6
Filling level
8.4
8.4
Checking the coolant level
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 204.
The coolant expansion bottle is located in the engine compartment
Inspecting the coolant level
›
Switch off the engine.
›
Open the bonnet.
›
Check the level of coolant in the coolant expansion bottle
Coolant level above mark
A
No coolant may be added.
The level may also rise slightly above the
Coolant level between markings
Coolant may be added.
The coolant level must lie between the
cold.
Coolant level below mark
B
Coolant must be added.
Top up the coolant level to between the
cold.
Fig. 161
Engine compartment: Coolant
expansion reservoir
» Fig.
» Fig.
161.
marking when the engine is hot.
A
and
A
B
and
markings when the engine is
A
B
and
markings when the engine is
A
B
Inspecting and replenishing
161.
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