General data
General basic values
Speed at maximum performance
Compensation for valve play
Inlet valve stem diameter
Outlet valve stem diameter
Number of spark plugs/glow plugs required
Compression pressure
7,00 - 15,00
bar
Difference max. 3 bar
Maximum deformation of cylinder head
Cooling system
Cooling system pressure (radiator cap opening pressure)
Ignition system
Ignition system values
Spark plugs/glow plugs NGK
Fuel system
Fuel system in general
Mixture processing designation
Mixture processing manufacturer
Exhaust gas test values
General exhaust-gas-relevant values
Diagnostic socket location
The diagnostic socket is at the lower edge of the dashboard on the driver's side.
Idling speed with manual gearbox
Minimum engine oil temperature at VET
Petrol exhaust gas values
CO content at increased idling
Petrol conditioning speed
Test speed for lambda sensor signal
Brake system
Brake dimensions
Front axle brake disc thickness
Front axle brake disc thickness wear limit
Rear axle brake disc thickness
Rear axle brake disc thickness wear limit
Front axle brake lining thickness
without backing plate
14,00
mm
Rear axle brake lining thickness
without backing plate
11,00
mm
Front axle brake lining thickness wear limit
without backing plate
2,00
mm
Rear axle brake lining thickness wear limit
without backing plate
2,00
mm
Front axle brake disc diameter
Rear axle brake disc diameter
Front axle brake piston diameter
Rear axle brake piston diameter
Electrical system
General electrical system
Consumables
Filling quantities and specifications
Engine oil with filter
up to 2011/05
3,60
litres
Engine oil viscosity
VW 502 00
SAE 0W-30|SAE 0W-40|SAE 5W-30|SAE 5W-40|SAE 10W-40
Engine oil specification
with fixed maintenance interval
VW 502 00
Engine oil specification
with flexible maintenance interval
VW 504 00
Manual gearbox oil
Direct gearbox 0AM
1,70
litres
Manual gearbox oil specification
up to 2011/05/29, Gearbox 0AJ
G 052 171 A2
Original oil
Manual gearbox oil specification
from 2011/05/30, Gearbox 0AJ
G 052 512 A2
Original oil
Manual gearbox oil specification
up to 2011/05/29, Direct gearbox 0AM
G 052 171 A2
Original oil
Manual gearbox oil specification
from 2011/05/30, Direct gearbox 0AM
G 052 512 A2
Original oil
Coolant
with auxiliary heater
9,20
litres
Cooling fluid specification
Brake fluid when changing
with manual gearbox
1,15
litres
Brake fluid when changing
with automated shift gearbox
1,00
litres
Brake fluid specification
Air-conditioning system refrigerant
Refrigerant specification
Air-conditioning system oil
Air-conditioning compressor oil specification
Denso compressor
G 052 300 A2
Original oil
Air-conditioning compressor oil specification
Delphi compressor
G 052 300 A2
Original oil
Lighting
Front light sources
Low beam
up to 2013, with halogen headlamp
H4 12V 60/55W P43t
Low beam
up to 2013, with bi-xenon
D1S 85V 35W PK32d-2
Low beam
from 2014, with halogen headlamp
H7 12V 55W PX26d
Low beam
from 2014, with bi-xenon
D3S 85V 35W PK32d-5
High beam
up to 2013, with halogen headlamp
H4 12V 60/55W P43t
High beam
up to 2013, with bi-xenon
D1S 85V 35W PK32d-2
High beam
from 2014, with halogen headlamp
H7 12V 55W PX26d
High beam
from 2014, with bi-xenon
H7 12V 55W PX26d
Daytime running light
up to 2013
P13W 12V 13W PG18.5d-1
Daytime running light
from 2014, with halogen headlamp
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Original part
Daytime running light
from 2014, with bi-xenon
LED
Original part
Parking light
up to 2013
W5W 12V 5W W2,1x9,5d Longlife
Parking light
from 2014, with halogen headlamp
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Original part
Parking light
from 2014, with bi-xenon
LED
Original part
Fog lamps
up to 2013
H7 12V 55W PX26d
Fog lamps
from 2014
H8 12V 35W PGJ19-1
Front direction indicator
up to 2013
PY24W 12V 24W PGU20/4
Front direction indicator
from 2014
PWY24W 12V 24W WP3.3x14.5-4
Rear light sources
Tail light
Taillight with bulbs
W5W 12V 5W W2,1x9,5d
Tail light
Tail light with light-emitting diodes
LED
Original part
Stop lamp
Taillight with bulbs
P21W 12V 21W BA15s
Stop lamp
Tail light with light-emitting diodes
LED
Original part
License plate light
up to 2013
C5W 12V 5W SV8,5 (11x35)
License plate light
from 2014
W5W 12V 5W W2,1x9,5d
Internal light sources
Reading light
front
W5W 12V 5W W2,1x9,5d
Reading light
rear
C5W 12V 5W SV8,5 (11x35)
Change intervals
For service data
Air filter change interval
every 90.000 km / 6 years
Spark plug change interval
every 60.000 km / 4 years
Brake fluid change interval
Brake fluid change interval
from 2011
after 3 years for the first time, then every 2 years
Interior filter change interval
every 60.000 km / 2 years
Tyre repair kit change interval
Check tyre repair kit durability.
Extra work for panoramic sunroof
first in 60.000 km / 3 years, and then every 60.000 km / 2 years
Extra work with inspection service
first in 60.000 km / 3 years, and then every 60.000 km / 2 years
Anti-theft alarm system battery replacement interval