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- Make sure you never spill fuel in the
vehiÂ
cle or in the luggage compartment. Fuel
vapour is explosive - danger to life!
© Note
(7) CAUTION
- If any fuel is spilt onto the vehicle, it should
be removed immediately as it could otherÂ
wise damage the paintwork.
- Never run the tank completely dry. If there
is an irregular fuel supply, misfiring can ocÂ
cur. As a result unburnt fuel can enter the
exhaust system and cause damage to the
catalytic converter(s).
- Applies to vehicles with diesel engine: When
filling the fuel tank after having run it comÂ
pletely dry, the ignition must be switched
on for at least 30 seconds before the engine
is started. When you then start the engine it
may take longer than normal (up to one miÂ
nute) for the engine to start firing. This is
because air needs to be bled from the fuel
system while starting.
® For the sake of the envir
Do not try to put in more fuel after the autoÂ
matic filler nozzle has switched off; this may
cause the fuel to overflow if it becomes warm.
(T)
Note
Applies to: vehicles with diesel engine
Diesel vehicles are equipped with an incorrect
fuelling protection
system1).
This system enÂ
sures that the tank can only be fuelled from a
diesel filler nozzle.
- If the filler nozzle is old, damaged or too
small,
it may not be able to open the proÂ
tection mechanism on the fuel tank. In this
case,
try turning the filler nozzle before inÂ
serting it in the fuel filler neck, use a differÂ
ent filling pump or seek professional assisÂ
tance.
- The protection mechanism will not open if
you try to add fuel from a spare fuel canisÂ
ter. You can get round this simply by adding
the diesel fuel slowly.
1)
May vary in different countries
The tank flap is not locked when you lock the
vehicle from the inside.
Releasing the tank flap manually
The
tank flap can be released manually if the
central locking system should fail to operate.
Fig.
240 Luggage compartment (rear right): Manual reÂ
lease under luggage compartment floor
The manual release mechanism is located under
the floor panel in the side trim on the right of the
luggage compartment.
•
Lift up the floor panel until it is fixed in position
behind the retaining tabs on the two side secÂ
tions
•=>
page 319.
• Take the screwdriver out of the vehicle tooL kit
^>page
319. Use the flat-blade side of the reÂ
versible insert.
•
Use the screwdriver to prise off the cover
(l)
and remove
it(|).
• Release the ring from its holder and carefully
pull the ring
(S)
-arrow-
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The tank flap is
then released.
•
Press the left side of the tank flap to open it
•=>
page 290, Fig. 238.
© CAUTION
Stop pulling the ring when you feel resistance
at the ring/cover (the release mechanism is
not audible). Otherwise, you could damage
the manual release mechanism.
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Selective catalytic
reduction (AdBLue/DEF)
General notes
Applies to: vehicles with selective catalytic reduction
On vehicles with selective catalytic reduction, a
urea solution (AdBLue/DEF) is injected into the
exhaust system upstream of
a
NOx catalytic
conÂ
verter in order to reduce nitrogen oxide emisÂ
sions.
The urea solution is known under the name
of AdBlue or DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid). The term
AdBlue is used below.
The AdBlue is held in a separate tank on the
vehiÂ
cle.
AdBlue consumption is approximately 1.0 -
2.5% of diesel fuel consumption.
As soon as a message appears in the instrument
cluster display reminding you to refill AdBlue,
you must refill the AdBlue tank or have this done
by
a
qualified workshop
^>page
293.
Checking the remaining range
The remaining (estimated) range for the current
AdBLue
level can be displayed on the on-board
computer:
- Vehicles with analogue instrument cluster
•=>
page 20.
- Vehicles with virtual cockpit*
<$page
19.
-The instrument cluster display will
tell
you
how far you can drive before the tank runs
dry
•=>page
292. If the AdBlue tank runs
dry, the engine cannot be started again afÂ
ter you switch off the ignition.
-The use of
AdBLue for
the operation of this
vehicle is required by Law.
Instrument cluster display
Applies to: vehicles with selective catalytic reduction
The
display informs you if the AdBlue level is too
low or if a system malfunction occurs.
Low AdBlue level
You will be informed if the amount of AdBlue in
the tank falls below a certain
Level.
Add at least
the minimum (smaller) amount of AdBlue
shown:
S
Refill x
I
- x
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AdBlue. Range: x km
This message tells you the maximum distance
that
you can drive with the remaining amount of
AdBlue. Refill AdBLue.
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Refill x
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- x
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AdBlue! No restart in x km! See
owner's manual
This message tells you the maximum distance
that you can drive with the remaining amount of
AdBlue. Refill AdBlue. Otherwise, after driving
the maximum distance and switching off the enÂ
gine,
you will not be able to restart the car.
| Refill x
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- x
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AdBlue! No restart. See ownÂ
er's manual
This message appears when there is no more
AdBlue left in the tank. Refill AdBlue. Otherwise,
you will not be able to restart the car after you
switch off the engine.
When the AdBlue in the tank reaches the
miniÂ
mum
level,
you must add AdBlue
^>page
293,
Preparations.
Filling the wrong fluid / system fault
If
you
fill the AdBlue tank with a fluid other than
AdBlue and the system detects that the wrong
fluid has been added or there is a system fault, a
driver message will appear.
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AdBlue:
system fault. No restart in x km!
See owner's manual
This message tells you the maximum distance
that
you can drive. Drive to a qualified workshop
and have the fault rectified. Otherwise, after drivÂ
ing the maximum distance and switching off the
engine, you will not be able to restart the car.
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AdBlue:
system fault. No restart! See ownÂ
er's manual
This message appears if the system detects that
the tank has been filled with the wrong fluid or if
there is a system fault. Drive to the nearest qualiÂ
fied workshop without delay and have the fault
rectified.
Otherwise, you will not be able to reÂ
start the car after you switch off the engine.
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Preparations
Applies to: vehicles with selective catalytic reduction
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Fig.
241 Vehicle as seen from the rear right: Unscrewing
the AdBlue cap
The AdBlue filler neck is located immediately beÂ
side the diesel filler neck. Add at least the
amount of AdBlue displayed in the instrument
cluster. If
you
do not refill this amount of
fluid,
the system may not detect that the tank has
been refilled and it may not be possible to restart
the engine. You can refill with a maximum of 12
litres.
Important: A message in the instrument cluster
display informs you if
you
need to refill AdBlue.
•
Park the vehicle on a level surface.
•
Switch off the ignition.
• Open the tank flap
<^>page
290.
•
Unscrew the cap on the filler neck
anti-clockÂ
wise
^>Fig.
241.
*•
Refill AdBlue from a filler nozzle
^>page
293,
canister
^>page
294 or bottle
^>page
294.
A WARNING
AdBlue can cause irritation to the
skin,
eyes,
and respiratory organs. Wash thoroughly with
clean water should you come into contact
with this
fluid.
Seek medical assistance if neeÂ
ded.
© CAUTION
- Use only
AdBLue
that complies with the ISO
22241-1 standard. Do not mix AdBlue with
additives and do not dilute it with water.
- AdBlue must not be added to the diesel
tank, and diesel must not be added to the
AdBlue tank. Never start the engine if you
fill up with the wrong type of
fuel,
as this
could damage the tank system and the enÂ
gine.
Obtain professional assistance.
-AdBlue attacks surfaces such as paintwork,
plastic veneer and carpets. Remove spilt
fluÂ
id as soon as possible with a damp cloth and
plenty of water. If the AdBlue has already
solidified,
use warm water and a sponge.
Residues of AdBlue solidify after
a
while if
they are not removed and can damage the
affected surface.
- Do not keep refill bottles or canisters in the
vehicle, as AdBlue can leak and damage the
vehicle interior.
- Keep AdBlue away from clothing. Wash
thoroughly with clean water should you
come into contact with this
fluid.
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Note
Please follow the AdBlue manufacturer's inÂ
structions for storage and use.
Refilling AdBlue from a filler nozzle
Applies to: vehicles with selective catalytic reduction
•
Open the tank flap
^>page
290.
*•
Unscrew the cap on the filler neck
anti-clockÂ
wise
^>page
293, Fig. 241.
*•
Fill up with AdBlue until the first time the filler
nozzle cuts off the supply
•=>(]}.
•
Put the tank cap back on
opage
294, After reÂ
filling.
CAUTION
- The handle of the filler nozzle must point
downwards when filling the tank. Otherwise
the filler nozzle will not cut off the supply
automatically
^0
in Preparations on
page 293.
- You should stop refilling the first time the
filler nozzle automatically cuts off the supÂ
ply. Otherwise the level of AdBlue in the
tank may be too high and AdBlue could
overflow
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in Preparations on page 293.
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Refilling AdBlue from a canister
Applies to: vehicles with selective catalytic reduction
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Fig.
242 Canister with screw-on hose
• Take the cap off the refill canister
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PrepÂ
arations on page 293,
<=>(T)
in Preparations on
page 293.
•
Screw the end of the hose (î) clockwise onto
the opening on the canister®.
•
Remove the cap
@
from the other end of the
hose®.
•
Fit the end of the hose (2) onto the filler neck
on the vehicle and turn clockwise as far as the
stop to secure.
• Lift the canister and then tilt it. Keep it tilted
until empty or until no more fluid runs into the
tank.
•
Remove the canister and screw the tank cap
back on
^>page
294, After refilling.
CAUTIO
Use only refill canisters of the correct type apÂ
proved for your vehicle. AdBlue may Leak out
if
you
use another system.
© Note
- Your qualified workshop can tell you which
refill canisters are approved
for
your
vehiÂ
cle.
- Approved refill canisters contain about 5 liÂ
tres of AdBlue.
Refilling AdBlue from a bottle
Applies to: vehicles with selective catalytic reduction
•
Take the cap off the refill bottle
<=>^
in PrepaÂ
rations on page 293,
•=>(?)
in Preparations on
page 293.
•
Screw the bottle clockwise onto the filler neck
as far as it will go.
•
To empty the bottle, lightly press the bottom
of the bottle. Keep pressing the bottom of the
bottle until the bottle is empty, or until no
more fluid runs into the tank.
•
Remove the bottle and screw the tank cap back
on
<=>page
294, After refilling.
(J) CAUTION
Use only refill bottles of the correct type apÂ
proved for your vehicle. AdBlue may leak out
if
you
use another system.
- Refill bottles are available from qualified
workshops.
- Approved refill bottles contain about 1.9 LiÂ
tres of AdBlue.
After refilling
Applies to: vehicles with selective catalytic reduction
Closing the filler neck
•
Screw the AdBlue cap clockwise onto the filler
neck until the AdBlue cap clicks audibly
•=> /\
in
Preparations on page 293,
^>(T)in
PreparaÂ
tions on page 293.
•
Press the left side of the flap to close it (you
should hear it click into place).
After refilling
The vehicle must be driven so that the system
can detect the AdBlue which has been added.
This process can take several minutes.
• If the AdBlue tank had run dry and a range of
0 km was shown on the display, switch on the
ignition for approx. 30 seconds before starting
the engine.
© Note
AdBlue can freeze in the tank at very Low
temÂ
peratures. In this case, the system will not
detect AdBlue when you refill and will continÂ
ue to indicate a Low
AdBLue
Level. The mesÂ
sage will disappear as soon as the tank has
thawed.
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Emission controL
systems
Catalytic converter
Applies to: vehicles with petrol engine
The vehicle must only be used with unleaded petÂ
rol,
otherwise the catalytic converter will be irÂ
reparably damaged.
Never allow the fuel tank to run completely dry,
as the irregular supply of fuel can cause misfirÂ
ing.
This allows unburnt fuel to enter the exhaust
system,
which can cause overheating and damÂ
age to the catalytic converter.
Diesel particulate filter
Applies to: vehicles with diesel engine
The diesel particulate filter can filter out almost
all soot particles contained in the exhaust gas. In
normal driving conditions the filter is self-cleanÂ
ing.
Should the self-cleaning function of the filter
not be able to operate, e.g. when the vehicle is
continuously used only for short trips, the filter
becomes obstructed with soot and the indicator
lampnf°r
the
diesel particulate filter Lights up
cépage
34.
A WARNING
The exhaust system is very hot when the
vehiÂ
cle is being driven and after the engine has
been switched off.
- Never touch the tailpipes when they are hot
- risk of burns!
- Because of the high temperatures which can
occur in the emission controL system, do not
park the vehicle where the exhaust can
come into contact with flammable materials
under the car (e.g. on grass or at the forest
edge) - risk of fire!
- Do not apply any underseal agents in the
area around the exhaust system - risk of
fire!
Engine compartment
Working on components in the engine
compartment
Extra caution is necessary when working on comÂ
ponents in the engine compartment.
Always be aware of the danger of injury and
scalding as well as the risk of accident or fire
when working in the engine compartment (e.g.
when checking and refilling fluids). Always obÂ
serve the warnings listed below and follow all
normal safety precautions. The engine compartÂ
ment of any motor vehicle is a potentially hazÂ
ardous area
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A WARNING
- Switch off the engine.
-Switch off the ignition.
-Applythe
parking brake.
- On vehicles with manual gearbox place the
gear lever in neutral, on vehicles with autoÂ
matic gearbox move the selector lever to
position P.
- To avoid the risk of being scalded, never
open the bonnet if
you
see steam or coolant
escaping from the engine compartment.
Wait until no steam or coolant can be seen
before opening the bonnet.
- Wait for the engine to cool down.
- Keep children away from engine compartÂ
ment.
- Never spill fluids on a hot engine. These
fluÂ
ids can cause a fire (e.g. radiator
antiÂ
freeze).
- Take care not to cause short circuits in the
electrical system.
- When working in the engine compartment
be aware that the radiator fan may start
running suddenly, even if the ignition is
switched off - risk of injury!
- Do not unscrew the cap on the expansion
tank when the engine is hot. The cooling
system is under pressure.
- Protect face, hands and arms by covering
the cap with a large, thick rag to protect
against escaping coolant and steam.
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- Never remove the engine cover panel - risk
of burns!
- If any tests have to be performed with the
engine running, there is an extra safety risk
from the rotating parts, such as the drive
belts,
alternator and radiator
fan,
etc., and
from the high-voltage ignition system.
- Never touch the radiator fan. The electric
additional fan is controlled by temperature
and can start running without warning.
- Applies to vehicles with automatic gearbox:
Never open the throttle inadvertently (for
instance by hand from the engine compartÂ
ment) if
a
gear is engaged while the vehicle
is stationary with the engine running. The
vehicle will otherwise start moving immediÂ
ately and could cause an accident.
- Observe the following additional warnings if
work on the fuel system or the electrical
system is necessary:
- Do not smoke.
- Never work near naked flames.
- Always keep an approved fire extinguisher
immediately available.
- Any work on the batteries and electrical sysÂ
tem in your vehicle entails a risk of injury
and chemical burns in addition to danger of
accident or fire.
For
this reason, you must
have the work carried out by
a
qualified
workshop.
© CAUTION
When topping up fluids make sure the correct
fluid is put into the correct filler opening. This
can otherwise cause serious malfunctions or
engine damage.
® For the sake of the environment
Inspect the ground underneath your vehicle
regularly so that any Leaks are detected at an
early stage. If
you
find spots of oil or other
fluids,
have your vehicle inspected in the
workshop.
© Note
located on the other side of the engine comÂ
partment.
Opening/closing the bonnet
The
bonnet is released from inside the vehicle.
Fig.
243 Detail of footwell on driver's side: Release lever
I
On right-hand drive vehicles* some of the
containers / reservoirs mentioned below are
Fig.
244 Unlocked bonnet: Lever
The wiper arms should be resting on the
windÂ
screen:
make sure they are not in a raised
posiÂ
tion.
Otherwise the paint may get damaged.
Opening the bonnet
•
With the driver's door open, pull the lever unÂ
der the dashboard in the direction indicated
(arrow)
^>Fig.
243.
*•
Lift the bonnet slightly
•=> A-
•
Press the Lever under the bonnet in the direcÂ
tion indicated by the arrow
^>Fig.
244. This will
release the arrester hooks.
•
Open the bonnet.
Closing the bonnet
• To close the bonnet, pull it down to overcome
the spring pressure.
•
Then let it drop into the catches; do not press
down
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A WARNING
- To avoid the risk of being scalded, never
open the bonnet if
you
see steam or coolant
escaping from the engine compartment.
Wait until no steam or coolant can be seen
before opening the bonnet.
- 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. It should not be possiÂ
ble to
lift
the front edges of the bonnet.
Should you notice that the bonnet is not
safely secured when the vehicle is moving,
stop the vehicle immediately and close the
bonnet properly, otherwise it could cause an
accident.
Engine compartment layout
Main components for checking and refilling
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245 Typical locations of fluid containers, engine oil dipstick and engine
oilfiller
cap
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Coolant expansion tank
C=t)
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300
(2) Engine oil dipstick
Opage
298
(3) Engine
oilfiller
cap
(*&*)
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298
(4) Brake fluid reservoir (CO))
^>page
301
(5) Vehicle battery (+) beneath a cover
^page
303,
^page
326
(?) Earth
point
on
body
(-)•=>page
303,
^>page
326
(7) Windscreen
washer
container
(<3?)
^>page
303
(§)
Fuse box
^page
332
The positions of the oil
dipstick
(2) and the enÂ
gine
oilfiller
cap(D^F/'g.
245 may be different
on some engine versions.
Engine oil
Choosing the correct engine oil grade
The service interval display in the instrument
cluster of your vehicle will inform you when it is
time for an oil change. We recommend having
the oil changed by
a
qualified workshop. •
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If
you
have to top up the oil between oil changes,
use the grades of oil specified in the table in acÂ
cordance with VW standards.
You will need to know whether
- the vehicLe is being serviced based on the
flexiÂ
ble or fixed oil change service (see last service
record).
- the vehicle has a petrol or diesel engine (see
sticker on inside of fuel tank flap).
Petrol engines
Diesel engines
Oil Change Service
Flexible
VW 504 00
VW 507 00
Fixed
VW 502 00
With diesel
particulate
filÂ
ter:
VW 507 00
Without diesel
particulate
filÂ
ter:
VW 505 00
Audi recommends
ÇÇastrol
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Audi recommends LongLife high-performance
engine oil from Audi Genuine Parts
© Note
If the oil grades specified in the table are not
available, you can use one of the
folLowing
grades as a substitute. To prevent damage to
the engine, this should not be done more
than once between oil changes and no more
than 0.5 litres should be used.
- Petrol engines: ACEA A3 or API SN (API SM)
standard
- Diesel engines: ACEA C3 or API CJ-4 standÂ
ard
© Note
The flexible oil change service is not available
for all models in all countries.
Checking and topping up the engine oil
level
The
oil dipstick differs depending on the type of
engine.
Fig.
246 Oil dipstick (examples): Checking engine oil level
Fig.
247 Engine compartment: Engine oil filler cap
(exam-
pLe)
Please refer to the safety notes
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295,
Working on components in the engine compartÂ
ment.
Checking engine oil level
- Park the vehicle on a level surface.
- Switch off the warm engine. Wait for
a
few miÂ
nutes for the oil to drain back into the sump.
- Open the bonnet
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296.
-
PuLl
out the oil dipstick
^>page
297, Fig. 245,
wipe it with a clean cloth and insert it again,
pushing it in as far as it will go.
- Then pull the dipstick out again and check the
oil level
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table on page 299.
- If the oil level is too Low, add more engine oil.
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Markings on oil dipstick
^>Fig.
246
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CD
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When the oil level is near the marking
(ÃŽ)
you must top up the engine oil. Please refer
to-=>®.
Do NOT add engine oil.
Do NOT add engine oil.
Drive to a qualified workshop without delay
and have the engine oil changed
•=>©.
Topping up the engine oil
- Unscrew the cap
"fc^
^>Fig.
247 from the
oilfillÂ
er opening
^>page
297, Fig. 245.
-Carefully add 0.5 Litres of suitable engine oil
^>
page 297.
- After two minutes check the oil level once
again.
- If the oil level is too low, add a smaller quantity
of engine oil. The level must always be below
the marking (5)
<^Fig.
246
<=>©.
- Screw the oil filler cap
*£/;
back on and push
the dipstick all the way in.
A WARNING
- Ensure that no engine oil comes into contact
with hot engine components when topping
up:
this could cause a fire.
- The oil filler cap must be properly closed to
prevent oil from squirting onto the hot enÂ
gine or exhaust system while the engine is
running - risk of fire!
- Wash your skin thoroughly if it comes into
contact with engine oil.
- The engine oil must never drop below the
marking®
^>Fig.
246- risk of engine damÂ
age!
- When topping up the engine oil, make sure
that the oil level is not above the marking
@
^Fig.
246, as this may result in damage
to the catalytic converter or to the engine.
Do NOT start the engine. Contact a qualified
workshop to extract the engine oil if necesÂ
sary.
- Applies to vehicles which have an oil
dipÂ
stick with area
(3)^
Fig. 246: If you run your
vehicle on diesel fuel of poorer quality than
EN 590 standard
fuel,
the fuel can get into
the engine oil. In this case, the oil level
gradually rises and the quality of the engine
oil decreases. Once the oil level has reached
the marking
@
or the indicator lamp
E
has come on, the engine oil level must not
be corrected by extracting the surplus oil -
risk
of engine damage! The engine oil must
be changed
^>page
34.
- No additives should be used with engine oil.
Any damage caused by the use of such
addiÂ
tives would not be covered by the factory
warranty.
© For the sake of the environmen
- Never pour engine oil down drains or into
the ground.
-Always observe statutory requirements
when disposing of empty oil canisters.
© Note
Depending on
how
you drive and the condiÂ
tions in which the car is used, oil consumption
can be up to 0.5
Itr./lOOO
km. Oil consumpÂ
tion is likely to be higher for the first 5,000
km.
The engine oil Level must be checked at
regular intervals, preferably when refuelling
and before setting off on a long trip.
Cooling system
Coolant
The engine cooling system is filled at the factory
with a mixture of conditioned water and coolant
additive. This coolant must not be changed.
The coolant level is monitored by a warning lamp
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30. However, we recommend that it
should be checked occasionally.
If you do need to top up the coolant, use a mixÂ
ture of water and coolant additive. We recomÂ
mend mixing coolant additive with distilled waÂ
ter.
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Coolant additive
The coolant additive contains anti-freeze and corÂ
rosion protection agent. Only use one of the
folÂ
lowing coolant additives. It is possible to mix
these additives.
Topping up coolant
Coolant additive
G13
G12++
Specification
TL774J
TL 774
G
The amount of coolant additive which needs to
be mixed with the water depends on the temperÂ
atures to be expected in the winter season. If the
anti-freeze concentration is too Low, the coolant
can freeze and cause engine damage.
Hot regions
Cold regions
Coolant
additive
min.
40%
max. 45 %
min.
50%
max. 55 %
Frost protecÂ
tion
min.-25°C
max. -40 °C
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CAUTION
- Have your qualified workshop check the
cooling system before the winter season to
make sure that the anti-freeze concentraÂ
tion is adequate for the conditions to be exÂ
pected.
This applies particularly if
you
drive
into a colder climate zone.
- To prevent damage to the engine, do not
use a different type of anti-freeze additive if
the approved type of additive is not availaÂ
ble.
In this case use only water and bring
the coolant concentration back up to the
correct level as soon as possible by putting
in the specified additive.
- Always top up with fresh, unused coolant.
- Radiator sealants must not be added to the
coolant.
Fig.
248 Engine compartment: Markings on coolant exÂ
pansion tank
Please refer to the safety notes
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295,
Working on components in the engine compartÂ
ment.
Checking coolant level
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Park the vehicle on a level surface.
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Switch off the ignition.
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Read off the coolant level on the coolant exÂ
pansion tank
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248. When the engine is
cold,
the coolant level should be between the
marks. When the engine is warm, it may be
slightly above the top mark.
Topping up coolant
Important: The coolant expansion tank must not
be empty
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Wait for the engine to cool down.
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Cover the cap on the expansion tank with a
cloth,
and carefully unscrew the cap
anti-clockÂ
wise
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Add coolant in the correct concentration
tapage
299 up to the top mark.
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You should make sure that the fluid level reÂ
mains stable. If necessary, add more coolant.
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Screw the cap on again tightly.
Any loss of coolant normally indicates a Leak in
the cooling system. Drive to a qualified workshop
without delay and have the cooling system
checked.
If there are no leaks in the system, a
loss of coolant can only occur if the coolant boils
and is forced out of the system as a result of
overheating.
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