First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The diesel particulate filter filters out soot particles in the exhaust gas. The soot particles gather in the filter and are burnt under high temperatures periodically (regeneration). Heat produced can warm the engine.
Regeneration can cause noises, light smells and delay in radiator fan irrespective of the outside temperature, even after the engine is switched off.
To assist the regeneration of diesel particle filter, Volkswagen recommends that
you avoid making only short journeys. In vehicles with automatic gearboxes the engine
speed can increase while the vehicle is being driven. However, the indicator lamp
will not light up.
Observe the following points to ensure that the exhaust system and the diesel particulate filter will work properly for a long time:
Even when the exhaust purification system is working perfectly, there may be a smell of sulphur from the exhaust in some conditions. This depends on the sulphur content of the fuel being used.
Catalytic converter
Practical tipsOne-Part Wash Primer
Definition:
One-Part Wash Primer -LLS MAX 106 M2-, light gray
One-Part Wash Primer -LLS MAX 107 M2-, dark gray
Edition 03/2013
Product Description
The ...
Using the menus in the instrument cluster
Fig. 13 Vehicles without multifunction
steering wheel: press button ① in the windscreen wiper lever to confirm the menu
point and rocker switch ② to change the menu
Fig. 14 Vehicles with multifunction
steering wheel: control buttons for menus in the instrument cluster
First read and ob ...
Two-Part Clear Coat
Definition:
Two-Part Clear Coat -LLS MAX 210-
Edition 12/2010
Product Description
The Two-Part Clear Coat - LLS MAX 210- is a high-gloss
two-component clear coat for long-las ...