the job and have the correct technical informa-
tion and the correct tools.
Checking and refilling
In the engine compartment
Introduction
If you are uncertain about what to do, have the
work performed by an authorized Volkswagen
dealer, an authorized Volkswagen Service Facili-
ty, or another qualified workshop. Serious per-
sonal injury may result from improperly per-
formed work.
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Always position the vehicle on a firm and level sur-
face before doing any work in the engine compart-
ment.
We strongly recommend that you always have
headlights and H7 bulbs replaced by a qualified
technician. Serious personal injury may result
from improperly performed work.
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The engine compartment of a vehicle is a hazardous
area. Never do any work on the engine or in the en-
gine compartment unless you
Never open or close the engine hood if steam or
coolant is escaping. Hot steam or coolant can
cause serious burns. Always wait until you no
longer see or hear steam or coolant escaping
from the engine.
— know exactly how to carry out the job,
— have the correct technical information and the
proper tools and supplies, and
— are familiar with the necessary safety precautions
Always let the engine cool down completely be-
fore carefully opening the hood.
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If you are uncertain in any way, have the work done
by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility. Serious personal injury
may result from improperly performed work.
Hot parts of the engine and the exhaust system
will burn skin on contact.
When the engine has cooled down and you are
ready to open the hood:
— Set the parking brake and shift the transmis-
sion to Park (P) (automatic or DSG) or Neutral
(manual only).
WARNING
Unintended vehicle movement during mainte-
nance work can cause serious personal injuries.
— Take the vehicle key out of the ignition.
Never work under the vehicle unless you have
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— On vehicles with Keyless Access, make sure
that the remote control vehicle key is out of
range of the vehicle and that the vehicle can-
not be started by depressing the starter but-
ton → page 142, Starter button.
safely secured the vehicle from moving. If you
must work under the vehicle with the wheels on
the ground, always make sure that the vehicle is
on level ground, that all 4 wheels are chocked
to keep them from moving, and that the key is
not in the ignition.
— Always keep children and others away from
the engine compartment and never leave
them unsupervised.
If you must work under a vehicle raised on
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a floor jack, always make sure that the vehicle is
safely supported on safety stands intended for
that purpose that are strong enough to support
the weight of the vehicle. The jack supplied with
the vehicle is not strong enough for this pur-
pose and can collapse causing serious personal
injury.
The engine coolant system is under pressure
when the engine is hot. Never unscrew the
coolant expansion tank cap when the engine is
hot. Hot coolant can spray out and cause severe
burns and other serious injuries.
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— Turn the cap slowly and very carefully in
a counterclockwise direction while applying
light downward pressure on the top of the
cap.
The Start-stop system must be deactivated.
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WARNING
— Always protect your face, hands, and arms
from hot escaping coolant or steam by cover-
ing the cap with a large, thick rag.
The engine compartment of any motor vehicle is
a potentially dangerous area and can cause serious
personal injury.
Never spill fluids on the engine or exhaust sys-
tem when refilling. Spilling fluids onto hot parts
of the engine or exhaust system can cause
a fire.
Always use extreme caution when doing any
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work in the engine compartment. Always follow
commonly accepted safety practices and use
common sense. Never risk personal injury.
Never perform any work in the engine compart-
ment unless you know exactly how to carry out
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