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WARNING Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text messages can cause the vehicle to 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 coolant specifications Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
The engine cooling system is filled at the factory with a mixture of specially conditioned water and at This mixture provides antifreeze protection down to -13 °F (-25 °C). It also helps to protect the light To protect the engine, the mixture must always contain at least 40% coolant additive even in warm If more antifreeze protection is needed for climate conditions, the percentage of coolant additive can When adding engine coolant, use a mixture of distilled water and at least 40% coolant additive G 13 or G 12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G) for optimum corrosion protection ⇒ . Do not mix G 13 with G 12 plus or G 11. Mixing these coolant additives together significantly reduces corrosion protection ⇒ and can lead to engine damage that is not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. WARNING Too little antifreeze protection in the engine cooling system can cause engine failure and Always make sure there is enough of the correct coolant additive to provide proper anti- freeze protection at the coldest temperatures that can be expected where the vehicle will be At extremely cold temperatures, the coolant could freeze, causing the vehicle to break down. The heater would also not work, and vehicle occupants could be without protection at
NOTICE Never mix original Volkswagen engine coolant additives with other additives not approved by |