Engine oil Specifications At the factory, the engine is filled with special high-quality multigrade oil, which is suitable, with the exception of extremely cold climatic zones, for operation...
Engine oil level control Engine oil consumption is normal. Oil consumption can be up to 1 liter per 1000 km of the car. It is therefore necessary to check the oil level in the crankcase regularly,...
Fuel for car General instructions Unleaded petrol must comply with DIN EN 228. If only fuel with a lower octane rating than required for the given engine is available, the vehicle must only be...
Diesel fuel General instructions Diesel fuel must comply with DIN EN 590. Cetane number not less than 51. Fuel RME (biodiesel fuel) according to DIN 51 606. Diesel vehicles can be run on PME...
Checking the coolant level Sufficient coolant level is an important condition for the proper operation of the engine cooling system. Therefore, the coolant level should be checked regularly. The coolant...
Filling the washer fluid reservoir Pic. 1.75. Washer fluid reservoir cap It is recommended to constantly add the original Volkswagen glass cleaner to the water (G 052 164). Water without the addition of such a...
Adjusting the position of the windshield washer nozzles Windshield The windshield washer nozzles can be adjusted in height by changing their inclination. Adjustment of nozzles in the horizontal plane is not provided. Rear glass The...
Replacing wiper blades Pic. 1.76. Wiper blade replacement (version 1) Pic. 1.77. Wiper blade replacement (version 2) Removing the brush (version 1) Move the wiper arm away from the glass and rotate the...
Brake Fluid Replacement Pic. 1.78. Brake fluid reservoir cap The brake fluid reservoir can be identified by the yellow cap (pic. 1.78). Pic. 1.79. Brake fluid reservoir Checking the brake fluid level The...
Accumulator battery Location The battery is located in the engine compartment or at the rear of the vehicle. Battery in the back of the car. Pic. 1.80. Accumulator battery The battery is located...
Car wheels and tires Depending on the design features and tread pattern of tires, the tread depth of new tires varies by individual tire models and manufacturers. Attention: Initially, new tires must...
Wheel replacement Only use a jack designed for the specific vehicle. Other jacks must not be used. The car may fall off the jack. Never start the engine with the vehicle raised. If it is necessary...
Using the auxiliary battery when starting the engine If the engine does not start due to a discharged battery, you can use another vehicle's battery to start the engine using special jumper cables. In doing so, the following...
Towing a car General instructions The tow rope must be flexible so as not to damage both vehicles. Only rope made of synthetic fibers or similar elastic materials should be used. However, it...