Volkswagen Touareg (2015 year). Instruction — part 36

WARNING

Driving on tires that are not inflated to the correct cold tire inflation pressure can cause an
accident with serious or fatal injuries.

If the tires are not inflated to the correct pressure, they will wear out faster and the vehicle

will not handle as well.

Incorrect tire pressure can make tires overheat, resulting in tire damage including tire

tread separation and sudden blowouts that can make you lose control of the vehicle.

If the vehicle is stuck

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

It takes experience and a fine touch to “rock” a vehicle back and forth to get it going when it is stuck.

If you go about it the wrong way, you'll dig the vehicle in even deeper and need someone to tow you
free.

If the vehicle won't budge

Carefully dig out all 4 wheels and make sure that no other parts of the vehicle are stuck in the

sand.

Select reverse gear.
Carefully accelerate and try to back up in your own track.

If this doesn't help, try placing brushwood, floor mats, or burlap sackcloth directly in front of the tires to

improve grip and traction

⇒ .

Rocking the vehicle free

Don't spin the wheels. It's unlikely to help you get going and all but certain to dig you in even deeper if

you do it too much

⇒ .

Switch off Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR)

⇒ Braking and parking.

Switch to off-road mode.
Turn the steering wheel so that it points straight ahead.
Shift into reverse and accelerate just to the point where the wheels first start to spin.
Immediately engage first gear and accelerate again until the wheels just begin to spin.
Repeat this process to get the vehicle to rock back and forth and then hopefully develop enough

forward momentum to get going again.

Once the vehicle is free, switch ASR back on

⇒ Braking and parking.

WARNING

Make sure there are no people or animals in front of or behind the vehicle, especially when it
is stuck and you are trying to rock it loose.

Stones, brush, pieces of wood, and other objects under the wheels can be thrown at great

velocity when they spin. This can cause serious or even fatal injuries.

If the stuck vehicle suddenly regains traction, it will lurch forward and can run over any-

body who is standing too close to it in the front or in the back.

After driving off-road

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

After an off-road drive, you always need to check the vehicle's underbody for damage and may need

to clean the radiator grille

⇒ .

Checklist

Checklist: Perform after every off-road drive

⇒ :

Turn the rotary knob in the front center console back to On-road mode and switch ASR/ESC back

on

⇒ Braking and parking.

Clean the turn signal lights, the headlights and taillights, the license plate, and all windows.

If required, remove the towing eye(s) and snow chains.

Check tires, suspension struts, and axles for damage and remove coarse dirt, stones, and foreign

objects from the tire tread.

Examine the vehicle underbody and remove objects such as twigs, leaves, or bits of wood that

have gotten stuck in the brake system, the wheels, the suspension, the exhaust system, of the en-

gine

⇒ . If damage or leaks are detected, see an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an author-

ized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Remove coarse dirt from the radiator grille and the vehicle underbody

⇒ Exterior care and clean-

ing.

Check the engine compartment to for dirt that interferes with engine operation

⇒ Working in the

engine compartment.

After driving in sandy or dusty areas, have the air cleaner checked, and if necessary cleaned by an

authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility so that dust, sand, and
grit does not get drawn into the engine.

WARNING

Objects trapped under the vehicle floor can damage the brake system, fuel lines, gaskets,
and other underbody parts. Such objects can also ignite on contact with hot vehicle compo-
nents. You must check after each off-road outing to see whether any foreign objects have
gotten stuck in the vehicle underbody.

Never drive the vehicle if any foreign objects are stuck in the brake system, the wheels,

the suspension, the exhaust system, or the engine or engine compartment.

Flammable materials such as dry leaves or twigs can catch fire from contact with hot ve-

hicle components. A fire can cause serious personal injuries.

Trapped objects can damage or block the fuel lines, the brake system, gaskets, and other

parts of the suspension system. This can cause you to lose control of the vehicle and have
an accident.

NOTICE

Dust, sand, grit, and other material that has collected in the air filter after driving in certain
kinds of off-road terrain can be drawn into the engine and cause expensive damage. After
driving off-road where it is very dusty or sandy, be sure to have the air filter checked and, if
necessary, cleaned by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service
Facility.

Working in the engine compartment

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Warning light

Preparing to work in the engine compartment

Opening and closing the engine compartment

Always position the vehicle on a firm and level surface before doing any work in the engine compart-
ment.

The engine compartment of a vehicle is a hazardous area. Never do any work on the engine or in the
engine compartment unless you

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

⇒ !

If you are uncertain in any way, have the work done by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an author-
ized Volkswagen Service Facility. Serious personal injury may result from improperly performed work.

More information:

Exterior views
Windshield wiper and washer
Starting and stopping the engine
Brake fluid
Hybrid drive vehicles
Checks while refueling
Engine oil
Engine coolant
12 Volt vehicle battery
Exterior care and cleaning
Parts, accessories, repairs and modifications

DANGER

The vehicle's high-voltage electrical system and high-voltage battery are dangerous and can
cause burns, other serious personal injuries, electrocution, and death.

Always assume that high-voltage battery and parts of the high-voltage system are fully

charged and energized.

Never touch or let jewelry or other metal objects contact high-voltage cables or the high-

voltage battery and battery poles, especially if the cables, battery, and battery poles have
been damaged in any way.

Never do any work yourself on the high-voltage electrical system, the orange-colored

high-voltage wiring, or on the high-voltage battery.

Never open, service, repair, or disconnect any part of the hybrid electrical system.
Never damage the orange-colored high-voltage cables. Never remove them and never

disconnect them from the high-voltage electrical system.

Never open or remove the orange-colored cover on the high-voltage battery.
Always have work on the hybrid electrical system and systems that could be indirectly

affected by it done by qualified, trained technicians who have the know-how, experience,
documentation, and tools to do the work safely.

All work on the high-voltage electrical system and the high-voltage battery must be done

in compliance with Volkswagen standards and guidelines.

Vehicle keys must be safely stored a safe distance from vehicle so that the ignition cannot

be switched on and energize the electrical system.

Gases vented or released from the high-voltage battery vapors are potentially poisonous

and can burn.

Physical damage to the vehicle or the high-voltage battery can result in immediate or de-

layed release of poisonous gases that can also cause a fire.

Always avoid contact with leaking fluids and gases escaping from the battery, particularly

one that has been damaged.

Always tell emergency responders that the vehicle has a high-voltage battery.

WARNING

Unintended vehicle movement during maintenance work can cause serious personal injuries.

Never work under the vehicle unless you have 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.

If you must work under a vehicle raised on 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 purpose and can collapse causing serious personal injury.

WARNING

The engine compartment of any motor vehicle is a potentially dangerous area and can cause
serious personal injury.

Always use extreme caution when doing any 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 compartment unless you know exactly how to carry

out the job and have the correct technical information and the correct tools.

If you are uncertain about what to do, have the work performed by an authorized

Volkswagen dealer, an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility, or another qualified work-
shop. Serious personal injury may result from improperly performed work.

We strongly recommend that you always have HID – High Intensity Discharge (Xenon)

headlights and H7 bulbs replaced by a qualified technician. Serious personal injury may re-
sult from improperly performed work.

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 escap-
ing from the engine.

Always let the engine cool down completely before carefully opening the hood.
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:

– Apply the electronic parking brake and shift the transmission into Park (P).

– Take the vehicle key out of the ignition.

– On vehicles with Keyless Access, make sure that the remote control vehicle key is out
of range of the vehicle and that the vehicle cannot be started by depressing the starter
button.

– Always keep children and others away from the engine compartment and never leave
them unsupervised.

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.

– Turn the cap slowly and very carefully in a counterclockwise direction while applying
light downward pressure on the top of the cap.

– Always protect your face, hands, and arms from hot escaping coolant or steam by
covering the cap with a large, thick rag.

Never spill fluids on the engine or exhaust system when refilling. Spilling fluids onto hot

parts of the engine or exhaust system can cause a fire.

WARNING

High voltage systems in the engine compartment can cause electrical shocks or even elec-
trocution, severe burns, other serious injuries, and even death!

Never short-circuit the electrical system. Be especially careful when using jumper cables.

The vehicle's battery could explode!

To reduce the risk of electrical shock and personal injury while the engine is running or

being started:

– Never touch ignition cables. Never touch other components of the high-voltage elec-
tronic ignition system.

– Never touch the wiring of the HID – High Intensity Discharge (Xenon) headlights.

Read and heed the important information and warnings on cleaning the engine compart-

ment

⇒ Cleaning the engine compartment.

WARNING

Moving parts in the engine compartment can cause serious personal injury on contact.

Never reach into the area around or touch the radiator fan. Contact with the blades can

cause serious personal injury. Always remember that the radiator fan is temperature-
controlled and can come on suddenly even when the engine has been switched off for a while
and the key has been removed from the ignition.

If you have to perform a check or repair when the engine is running, there are more risks

from the rotating parts, such as the drive belts, alternator, radiator fan, etc., and from the
high-voltage ignition system. Always use extreme care.

– Always make sure that jewelry, loose clothing and long hair do not get caught in rotat-
ing engine parts. Before starting any work remove your jewelry, take off your necktie, tie
back and cover your hair, and do not wear clothing that can hang down and get caught in
moving engine parts.

– Always use extreme caution if the accelerator pedal has to be depressed to perform a
check. The vehicle will start to move even if the parking brake is on.

Never leave any objects in the engine compartment, for example cleaning rags and tools.

Objects left behind can cause malfunctions, engine damage, and even fires.

WARNING

Operating fluids and some materials in the engine compartment can catch fire easily, causing
burns and other serious personal injuries!

Do not smoke.
Never work next to open flames or sparks.
Never pour or spill operating fluids or other flammable liquids on the engine. These fluids

can ignite on hot engine parts and cause injuries.

If work on the fuel system or the electrical system is necessary:

– Always disconnect the 12 Volt vehicle battery. Make sure the vehicle is unlocked when
you disconnect the battery, or the alarm will go off. Never touch the electrical wiring of the
ignition system.

– Never work near heaters, water heaters, or other open flames.

Always have a functional, approved fire extinguisher nearby.

NOTICE

When changing or topping off fluids, make sure that you pour the fluids into the correct reser-
voirs. Adding the wrong type of operating fluids will cause serious malfunctions and engine
damage!

Fluid leaks are harmful to the environment. Regularly check the ground underneath your vehicle

for this reason. If you find spots of oil or other fluids, have your vehicle checked by your authorized
Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Dispose of leaked operating fluids
properly.

Warning light

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Lights

up

Possible cause

Proper response

Engine hood not properly
closed.

Stop!

Close the engine hood.

When the ignition is switched on, several warning and indicator lights come on briefly for a function
check. They go out after a few seconds.

If the engine hood is open or not closed properly, the warning light comes on in the instrument clus-
ter.

Depending on your vehicle's equipment and options, a symbol showing that the hood is not properly
closed may appear in the instrument cluster display instead of the warning light. The symbol will still
be displayed even after the ignition is switched off. The display goes out about 15 seconds after the
vehicle has been locked with the doors closed.

WARNING

Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text messages can cause the vehicle to
break down in traffic and result in a collision and serious personal injury.

Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.
Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

Preparing to work in the engine compartment

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Checklist

Before any work in the engine compartment, carry out the following steps in the order in which they

are listed

⇒ :

Park the vehicle in a safe place on a firm, level surface.

Hold the brake pedal down until the engine is switched off.

Apply the electronic parking brake to help prevent the vehicle from moving

⇒ Braking and parking.

Shift the transmission into Park (P)

⇒ Shifting.

Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition switch

⇒ Starting and stopping the engine.

Let the engine cool down sufficiently.

Keep children and others away from the vehicle.

Make sure the vehicle cannot move unexpectedly.

WARNING

Disregarding the safety-related checklist may result in serious injuries.

Always review and follow the checklist. Follow accepted safety practices and use common

sense.

Opening and closing the engine compartment

Fig. 314 Inside hood release lever in the footwell on the driver side.

Fig. 315 Outside hood release in the radiator grille.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Opening the engine hood

Before you open the hood, make sure that the windshield wiper arms are resting on the windshield

⇒ .

Open the driver door and pull the inside hood release lever in the direction of the arrow

⇒

fig. 314

.

The engine hood is released from its latch by a spring

⇒ .

Push the outside hood release lever

⇒

fig. 315

(arrow) and lift the hood all the way up. A gas-filled

strut will hold the hood up.

Closing the engine hood

Pull the hood down to overcome the resistance of the gas-pressure strut

⇒ .

Let the engine hood drop into the hood latch – do not press it afterwards!

If the hood does not close completely, open it again and close it properly.

When the hood is properly closed, you can see that it fits flush with the other body parts. The indicator
light in the instrument cluster will go out

WARNING

If the hood is not closed properly, it could fly up and block your view while you are driving.
This can lead to a crash and serious personal injuries.

After closing the engine hood, check that the hood release lever is properly latched into

the hood latch. The engine hood must be flush with the surrounding auto body parts.

If you ever notice that the hood latch is not properly secured when the vehicle is moving,

stop at once and close it.

Never let anyone get in the way of the hood when closing it.

NOTICE

Make sure the windshield wipers are switched off and the windshield wiper arms are resting

on the windshield before you open the hood. Otherwise, the windshield wipers and the hood
may be damaged.

Always put the windshield wiper arms down against the windshield before driving the vehi-

cle.

NOTICE

Before opening or closing the engine hood, make sure there is enough room to do so, for
example when the vehicle is in a garage.

Engine oil

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Warning and indicator lights

Engine oil specifications

Engine oil capacities

Checking the engine oil level and adding oil

Engine oil consumption

Changing engine oil

More information:

⇒ Booklet

Warranty and Maintenance

Infotainment System
Working in the engine compartment
Parts, accessories, repairs and modifications

WARNING

Improper handling of engine oil can cause severe burns and other serious injuries.

Always wear eye protection.
Engine oil is poisonous and must be stored out of the reach of children.
Store engine oil only in the closed original container. This also applies to used oil until

disposal.

To reduce the risk of poisoning, never drain the oil into empty food or beverage contain-

ers that might mislead someone into drinking from them.

Continuous contact with used engine oil is harmful to your skin. Always protect your skin

by washing thoroughly with soap and water.

Engine oil becomes extremely hot when the engine is running and can cause severe

burns. Always let the engine cool down to the touch.

Like all other operating fluids, engine oil can pollute the environment. Collect leaked or spilled

operating fluids and dispose of them properly in accordance with applicable environmental laws and
regulations.

Warning and indicator lights

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Lights

up

Possible cause

Proper response

Engine oil pressure too low.

Stop!

Switch off the engine. Check the
engine oil level.
– If the warning light flashes alt-
hough the oil level is normal, do
not continue driving or let the
engine idle. Otherwise, the en-
gine could be damaged.

Engine oil level too low.

Stop the engine. Check the en-
gine oil level.

Engine oil pressure too low.

Without exceeding the maximum
engine speed (rpm) shown in the
instrument cluster display, drive
to a qualified workshop and have
the system checked.

Flashes Possible cause

Proper response

Engine oil system malfunc-
tion.

Have the engine oil sensor
checked by an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or an author-
ized Volkswagen Service Facili-
ty.

When the ignition is switched on, several warning and indicator lights come on briefly for a function
check. They go out after a few seconds.

WARNING

Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text messages can cause the vehicle to
break down in traffic and result in a collision and serious personal injury.

Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.
Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

NOTICE

Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.

Engine oil specifications

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

The engine oil used must conform to exact specifications.

Using the proper engine oil is important for the functionality and service life of the engine. Your engine
was factory-filled with a high-quality multi-grade oil which can usually be used throughout the entire
year.

Engine oils are constantly being improved. Authorized Volkswagen dealers and authorized
Volkswagen Service Facilities are always up-to-date regarding new developments and changes.
Volkswagen therefore recommends that you have the engine oil changed by an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Engine oil quality is based not only on requirements for engines and exhaust treatment systems, but
also on fuel quality. Engine oil comes into contact with fuel and fuel residue in all internal combustion
engines, causing engine oil to age and its lubricating qualities to deteriorate.

Your engine was factory-filled with a high-quality, “synthetic” all-season engine oil that meets strict
Volkswagen oil quality standards and has a viscosity grade of SAE 5W-40. You can use this oil for
normal driving in all temperatures.

If you need to add oil between oil changes, use only a high quality oil that expressly complies with the
Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine:

Engines

Engine oil specification

Gasoline engines and
hybrid vehicles

VW 502 00,
VW 503 00,

VW 504 00

Diesel engines

VW 504 00,

VW 507 00

At the time this Manual was printed, the engine oils available in the U.S. that meet these Volkswagen
standards are “synthetic” oils. This does not mean, however, that any “synthetic” engine oil will meet
Volkswagen standards. Always use an approved oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil
quality standard that applies to your vehicle's engine.

General recommendations:

If “synthetic” oil that meets the applicable Volkswagen oil quality standard with viscosity grade SAE
5W-40 or SAE 5W-30 is not available in your area, be sure to use a viscosity grade suitable for the
climate, season, and operating conditions that exist where the vehicle is used. Make sure the oil meets
the quality standard

Engine oils are constantly being improved. Authorized Volkswagen dealers and authorized
Volkswagen Service Facilities are always up-to-date regarding new developments and changes.
Volkswagen therefore recommends that you have the engine oil changed by an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

NOTICE

If you need to add oil and there is none available that meets the Volkswagen oil quality

standard your engine requires, you may add a total of no more than 1/2 quart (0.5 liter) of a
high-quality “synthetic” oil that meets ACEA A3 specifications and has a viscosity grade of
SAE 5W40 or SAE 5W30.

Use only a high quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality

standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine
damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty.

Do not mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine

damage! Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen
Limited Warranty.

Engine oil capacities

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Disregard

Engines

Engine oil capacity (with filter)

Gasoline engines

About 7.1 quarts (6.7 liters)

Diesel engines

About 8.1 quarts (7.7 liters)

Hybrid engines

About 7.2 quarts (6.8 liters)

Checking the engine oil level and adding oil

Fig. 316 Infotainment System: Engine oil level display.

Fig. 317 In the engine compartment: Engine oil filler cap.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Checklist

Perform the steps in the order listed

⇒ :

1. With the engine at operating temperature, park the vehicle on a level surface to help prevent an

incorrect oil level reading.

2. Switch off the engine and wait a few minutes for the engine oil to flow back into the oil pan.

3. The vehicle has no engine oil dipstick under the engine compartment. The current engine oil level

can be viewed through the Infotainment screen by following these steps

⇒

fig. 316

:

– Switch on the ignition.

– Press the

CAR

Infotainment button.

– Tap the Service function key on the screen.

– OR: Press the Settings and then press the Service/Control .

4. Required steps after reading the engine oil level

⇒

fig. 316

:

(A)

: Do not add any oil

⇒ . Continue with step 12.

(B)

: Oil may be added (about 1 pint / 0.5 liter). Continue with step 6 to step 12.

(C)

: You must add oil (about 1 quart / 1.0 liter). Continue with step 6 to step 12.

5. Open the engine hood

6. The engine oil filler opening can be identified by the

symbol on its cap

⇒

fig. 317

. If you are not

sure where it is, contact your authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Fa-
cility.

7. Remove the cap on the engine oil filler opening

⇒

fig. 317

.

8. Only add engine oil that Volkswagen has approved for that engine. Add the oil gradually in small

quantities (no more than 1 pint / 0.5 liter).

9. To avoid overfilling, you must wait about 1 minute each time you add oil so that the oil can flow into

the oil pan.

10. Recheck the engine oil level through the Infotainment screen, after adding oil, the level must at

least be in the center of the

⇒

fig. 316

(B)

area, but never above

(A)

⇒ . Never add too much oil.

11. After adding oil, securely install the cap on the engine oil filler opening. Otherwise, oil could leak

out while the engine is running.

12. Close the hood

Engine oil level ranges

⇒

fig. 316

Required action according to the respective engine oil
level:

Range

(A)

Do not refill oil

⇒ .

Range

(B)

You may add oil (about 1 pint / 0.5 liters). The oil level
may go into the

(A)

range, but not above the

(A)

range.

Range

(C)

You must add oil (about 1 quart / 1.0 liter). After adding
oil, make sure that the oil level is about in the middle of
the

(B)

range.

WARNING

Engine oil can ignite when it touches hot engine parts. This can cause fires, burns, and other
severe injuries.

Never spill oil on the engine. Oil spilled on a cold engine can also cause a fire when the

engine warms up.

Always make certain that you screw the cap of the engine oil filler opening back on tightly

after adding oil. This helps prevent engine oil from leaking onto the hot engine when the en-
gine is running.

NOTICE

Do not start the engine if the engine oil level is above range

(A)

. Contact an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Otherwise the catalytic con-
verter and engine can be damaged!

When changing or topping off fluids, make sure that you pour the fluids into the correct

reservoirs. Adding the wrong type of operating fluids will cause serious malfunctions and
engine damage.

The engine oil level should never be above range

(A)

. Otherwise oil can be drawn in by the

crankcase ventilation system and enter the atmosphere via the exhaust system.

Engine oil consumption

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

To provide effective lubrication and cooling for internal engine parts, all internal combustion engines
use some oil. Oil consumption varies from engine to engine and may change over the life of the en-
gine. Engines tend to use more oil during the break-in period than they do afterward, when oil con-
sumption has stabilized.

Under normal conditions, the rate of oil consumption depends on oil quality as well as viscosity, engine
speed (rpm), outside temperature, road conditions, the amount of oil dilution caused by condensed
water or fuel residue, and oxidation of the oil. Oil consumption may increase with engine wear over
time, until replacement of worn engine parts may become necessary.

Volkswagen recommends that you to check the engine oil level at regular intervals, preferably every
time you fill the fuel tank, and always before a long trip. Your vehicle may consume engine oil depend-
ing on several variables. A maximum of 1 quart per 1200 miles (1 liter per 2000 km) would be consid-
ered normal. New vehicles may consume more oil over the first 3000 miles (5000 km).

The oil pressure warning light is not an indicator of low engine oil level. If the warning light
stays on or flashes while driving (above 1500 rpm), a chime will sound. It indicates that the oil
pressure is too low. Stop the engine immediately, check the engine oil level and add oil if
necessary. If the engine oil level is normal, but the light continues to flash, do not keep driving
or let the engine idle, as damage may occur.

If you believe your engine uses too much oil, we recommend that you consult your authorized
Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility so that the cause of your concern can
be properly diagnosed. Please keep in mind that accurate measurement of oil consumption requires
great care and may take some time. Your authorized Volkswagen dealer and authorized Volkswagen
Service Facility have instructions for how to measure oil consumption accurately.

Depending on the way the vehicle is driven and the operating conditions, oil consumption can be

up to 1 quart per 1200 miles (0.5 liter per 1000 km). Consumption may be higher for new vehicles
during the first 3000 miles (5000 km).

Changing engine oil

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

The engine oil must be changed according to the intervals specified in your

⇒ Booklet

Warranty and

Maintenance.
Changing oil at regular intervals is very important because the lubricating properties of oil decrease
gradually during normal vehicle use. If you are not sure when to have the oil changed, ask your au-
thorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Sometimes, engine oil should be changed more often than specified for normal use. Change oil more
frequently if you often drive short distances, in dusty areas or in stop-and-go traffic, or if you use your
vehicle where temperatures stay below freezing for long periods.

Volkswagen recommends that you have your oil and oil filter changed by an authorized Volkswagen

dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility

⇒ . They have the required expertise and

special tools and will dispose of the old oil properly.

Detergent additives in the oil will make fresh oil look dark after the engine has been running a short
time. This is normal and no reason to change engine oil more often.