Carry out the steps in the specified order :
To ensure that the engine oil reading is correct, park the vehicle on a level surface with the engine at operating temperature.
Switch off the engine and wait a few minutes for the engine oil to flow back into the sump.
Open the bonnet Additional information and warnings:.
Identify the engine oil filler cap and oil dipstick. The engine oil filler opening bears the symbol on the cap and the oil dipstick has a coloured handle. If you cannot find the cap and dipstick please contact a qualified workshop.
Pull the dipstick out of the guide tube and wipe it off with a clean cloth.
Insert the oil dipstick into the guide tube again as far as it will go. If there is a marking on the oil dipstick, this marking must fit in the corresponding groove at the top end of the guide tube when inserting.
After reading the oil level, push the oil dipstick back into the guide tube as far as it will go.
Unscrew the engine oil filler opening cap .
Using only the engine oil approved by Volkswagen expressly for this engine, top up the oil in small gradual amounts (no more than 0.5 l).
To avoid overfilling, wait for approximately one minute after each pour to allow the engine oil to flow into the oil sump up to the marking on the engine oil dipstick.
Read the engine oil level from the dipstick again before refilling with a further small quantity of engine oil. Never overfill engine oil .
After the refilling procedure, the engine oil level should be at least in the centre of area Ⓑ , but never above section Ⓐ .
After refilling, screw the engine oil filler cap back on correctly.
Reinsert the oil dipstick correctly into the guide tube as far as it will go.
Close the bonnet correctly Additional information and warnings:.
WARNING
Engine oil can ignite if it comes into contact with hot engine components. It can cause fires, burns and other serious injuries.NOTICE
The engine oil level must never be above area . Otherwise oil can be drawn in through the crankcase breather and escape into the atmosphere via the exhaust system.
Structure of factory finish, base coat
Base coat, 2-door
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Base coat
Only the coloured areas of the body receive a base coat.
Base coat, 4-door
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Base coat
Only the co ...
Repair instructions
Contact corrosion
Contact corrosion can occur if unsuitable fastening elements
(screws, bolts, nuts, washers) are used.
For this reason, only connecting elements with a special
surface coating have been fitted.
In addit ...
Seam seals, rear body
Note
Seam seals made during repair work must be identical in
appearance and thickness to the original seam seals.
To avoid damage or faulty operation, brush seam seals smooth
near attachments which must be attached.
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