This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Vehicle identification data
→ Engine data→ Dimensions
→ Performance figuresThe vehicle data sticker in the service schedule or the vehicle registration documents show which engine is installed in your vehicle.
All data in the official vehicle documents take precedence over these data. All data in this manual apply to the basic model. The figures may be different if additional equipment is fitted, for different models, for special vehicles and for other countries.
Additional information and warnings:

WARNING
Technical data
Vehicle identification dataWelding and Soldering on Refrigeration Systems
Before performing welding or soldering work on vehicles near
the air conditioning system components, extract the refrigerant
and remove the residue by flushing with compressed air and
nitrogen.
The products of refrigerant decomposition d ...
Evacuating and Charging Valve, Low Pressure Side
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque Wrench 1783 - 2-10Nm -VAG1783- with Torque Wrench
1783 - 1/4" Drive Ratchet -VAS6234-
WARNING
There is a dan ...
Driving with an automatic gearbox
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The gearbox changes the forward gears up
and down automatically.
Driving down hills
The steeper the gradient, the lower the gear you will need. Lower gears increase
the braking effect of the engine. Never allow the veh ...