VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC 2019 Owners Manual

knife on slippery roads with little grip even if the towing vehicle is equipped
with trailer stabilisation.

er
socket is being used without a trailer (e.g. for a bicycle carrier with lighting).
Retrofitting a towing bracket

Fig. 157 Dimensions and mounting points for retrofitting a towing bracket.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
Volkswagen recommends having the towing bracket retrofitted by a qualified workshop. The cooling
system may need to be modified or heat shields may need to be fitted. Volkswagen recommends
using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose.
Dimensions
The dimensions Fig. 157must be observed in all cases when retrofitting a towing bracket. Always
observe the minimum distance given from the middle of the ball head to the surface of the road.
This also applies when the vehicle is fully laden, including maximum drawbar load.

879 mm
at least 65 mm
350 420 mm
334 mm
554 mm
1,017 mm
1,051 mm

WARNING
Electrical cables that are not connected properly or are connected incorrectly can cause faults in the
entire vehicle electronics system and also cause accidents and serious injuries.
clusters or to other unsuitable power sources. Use only suitable connectors for connection of the
trailer.


WARNING
The trailer can become detached from the towing vehicle if the towing bracket is unsuitable or
incorrectly fitted. This can cause serious accidents and fatal injuries.

Use only towing brackets which have been approved by Volkswagen for your vehicle type.
Fuel and emission control
Safety notes on handling fuel

WARNING
Incorrect handling of fuel can cause explosions, fire, serious burns and other injuries.
Switching the auxiliary heater and ventilation on and
off

WARNING
Filling the tank with the wrong fuel can damage the vehicle.
uels that have been approved for the vehicle.
-approved service additives in the
approved quantity.


CAUTION
Fuel may run out of a fuel canister. This could cause fire and injuries.


Fuels can pollute the environment. Collect any service fluids that escape or are spilled and dispose of
them correctly.

The tank flap cannot be opened manually. Seek expert assistance in an emergency.
Fuel types and refuelling
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
Fuel standards
Petrol
Diesel
The tank flap is located at the rear right-hand side of the vehicle.
Different engines require different fuels. There is a factory-fitted sticker in the tank flap that
indicates the required fuel type for the vehicle.

section
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting
Fuel standards
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
Petrol
EN 228
DIN 51626-1
Diesel
EN 590
EN 590
Where fuel complying with the specified standard is not available, your Volkswagen dealership or a
qualified workshop will have information on which available fuels are suitable for the vehicle.

NOTICE
Using fuel that does not comply with these standards may reduce performance and cause damage to
the engine and fuel system.

and engine failure.
Petrol
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
Fill vehicles with a petrol engine only with unleaded petrol or petrol with a maximum ethanol
content of 10 % (E10)
Fuel grades differ according to the octane number. The vehicle may be filled with petrol that has a
higher octane number than the engine requires. However, this does not provide any advantage in
terms of fuel consumption or engine output.
The fuel quality affects the running properties, performance and service life of the engine. Refuel
with fuel that already contains suitable service additives
Information on the fuel standards can be found in the chapter on fuel standards Fuel standards

NOTICE
Errors during refuelling or unsuitable fuel additives may cause damage to the vehicle.

requirements.
-approved service additives in the approved quantity.
emergency, you have to use petrol with an octane number lower than the recommended number,
drive at medium engine speeds and avoid high engine loading. Avoid high engine speeds and heavy
engine loads. Refuel with petrol with the correct octane number as soon as possible.
Diesel
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
Fill vehicles with a diesel engine only with diesel or diesel with a maximum RME fuel content of 7 %

If you use diesel with a high sulphur content, the service intervals are shorter. Information on
countries where the diesel has a high sulphur content is available from your Volkswagen dealership
or a qualified workshop.
The fuel quality affects the running properties, performance and service life of the engine. Refuel
with fuel that already contains suitable service additives
Information on the fuel standards can be found in the chapter on fuel standards Fuel standards
Winter-grade diesel fuel and filter preheater system
Winter-grade diesel fuel, which can be used at temperatures below -20

Incorrect refuelling can lead to fire, serious injuries and vehicle damage.
requirements.

-approved service additives in the approved quantity.

At cold temperatures, louder noises may occur in the diesel engine and the exhaust gas may be
tinged blue.
Refuelling

Fig. 158 Behind the tank flap: tank cap.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
See the section on technical data for information on filling capacities Fuel tank capacity
Refuelling process
button in the driver door.

it in the opening provided in the tank flap.




WARNING
Overfilling the fuel tank may cause the fuel to splash out and overflow. This can cause fires,
explosions and serious injuries.

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
Emission control with AdBlue
Refilling AdBlue
Catalytic converter
Particulate filter
Troubleshooting
Emission control with AdBlue
Catalytic converter
Particulate filter
Information on warning and indicator lamps that light up can be found in the section
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting

WARNING
Engine emissions contain carbon monoxide which can cause people to lose consciousness. It can also
cause death.




WARNING
The components of the exhaust system become very hot. This can cause fires.
inflammable material underneath the vehicle, e.g. dry grass.
-corrosion coatings to the exhaust pipes, catalytic
converters, particulate filter or the heat shields.
Emission control with AdBlue

The AdBlue

changes in temperature and damage and the AdBlue

eep pressing the refill bottle.


Refilling AdBlue