Volkswagen GLI 2020 User Manual

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Fuel and exhaust gas cleaning
Introduction to the topic
Com- bustibles identification and
standards
NOTICE
Fuel types and refuelling
The fuel filler flap is located on the right-hand side
of the vehicle at the rear.
Please note and on page 221.
Fig. 146 On the inside of the fuel filler flap: fuel sticker.
Fuel adhesive
The type of fuel to be refuelled depends on the
vehicle's engine type. The type of fuel used by
the vehicle is indicated on the factory fuel sticker
on the fuel filler flap → Fig. 146.
The designation and the frame indicate which fuel
is suitable for the vehicle. These are the minimum
requirements that the fuel must meet. It is not
permitted to fill up with any other fuel.
→ p. 222.
Fuel standards
The fuel to be refuelled must comply with one of the
following rules. No other fuel may be refuelled.
→ p. 222.
If fuel of the above-mentioned standards is not
available, ask a Volks- wagen dealer or a specialist
workshop which of the available fuels is suitable for
the vehicle.
Petrol
Fig. 147 Gasoline with ethanol.
Petrol with Ethanol. The figure indicates the
maximum percentage of ethanol present in the
petrol. E5, for example, means a maximum of 5 %
ethanol.
Fuel standard
- EN 228
— Resolucao ANP N° 40 (Brazil)
— Resolution 576/2019 (Argentina)
— NOM-016-CRE-2016 (Mexico)
Ethanol.
Fig. 148 Ethanol.
Fuel standard
— DIN 51625
— EN 15293
Refuelling with fuel that does not comply with the
relevant standard and is not approved may result in
reduced engine power and may cause
considerable damage to the engine and fuel
system.
•
Before refuelling, check whether the fuel
designation on the fuel pump meets the
requirements of the vehicle.
•
Refuel only with fuel of the mentioned standard
and designation to avoid damage to the fuel
system.
fuel system and engine failure.
Petrol
Please note and on page 221.
Types of petrol
The petrol types are differentiated by octane rating
(RON/ROZ). It is possible to fill up with petrol of a
higher octane rating than the engine requires.
However, it is possible to fill up with petrol of a
higher octane rating than the engine requires,

Volkswagen GLI 2020 Specifications

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Brand	Volkswagen
Model	GLI 2020
Category	Automobile
Language	English