VW Jetta VI 6 Hybrid owners manual page 247

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Fuel filler cap not properly closed ´ If the indicator light comes on or you see a text message in the instrument cluster display indicating ò that the fuel filler cap is not properly closed, stop the vehicle in a safe place and switch off the engine and the ignition. Open the fuel filler flap and take the fuel filler cap off the filler neck. Then put the fuel filler cap back on the filler neck and screw it on clockwise until you clearly hear a clicking sound. Close the fuel filler flap. After switching on the ignition, the indicator light B may stay on or the text message may still appear in the instrument cluster display, even if the fuel filler cap is now properly closed. This is normal and no reason to take your vehicle in for service. If, however, the malfunction indicator light also comes on, drive to your nearest authorized x Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility and have the fuel system and the engine checked. WARNING Driving with a fuel tank that is almost empty can lead to stalling in traffic, a collision, and serious personal injuries. x When the fuel tank is almost empty, fuel supply to the engine can be interrupted, especially when driving over bumps, across slopes, and up and down hills. x Steering and braking assistance as well as ESC and related systems will not work if the engine “sputters” or stalls due to lack of fuel. x Always refuel when the tankis 1/4 full to reduce the risk of running out of fuel and stalling in traffic. NOTICE x Failure to heed warning lights or texWAt RNINGS can result in vehicle damage. x Never drive until the fuel tank is completely empty. The irregular fuel supply can caue sthe engine to misfire. This allows unburned fuel to get into the exhaust system and damage the catalytic converter. NOTICE If the fuel tank venting system malfunctions and the fuel tank cannot be properly vented before refueling: x Gasoline fumes can escape from the fuel filler neck, resulting in temporary odors . x The fuel nozzle may shut off during refueling and it will take longer to refuel the vehilec. Only in this situation can you continue to carefully refuel your vehicle after the fuel nozzle shuts off. x See your Authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility to avhe your vehicle checked. The small arrow next to the gas pump symbol in the fuel gauge shows the side of the vehicle with the fuel filler flap.

owners manual VW Jetta Hybrid

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