Volkswagen Tiguan Owners Manual:  Introduction to the subject

In this chapter you will find information on the following subjects:

⇒ Warning and indicator lights 

⇒ Engine oil specifications 

⇒ Engine oil capacities 

⇒ Checking the engine oil level and adding oil 

⇒ Engine oil consumption 

⇒ Changing engine oil 

More information:

• ⇒BookletWarranty and Maintenance booklet,

• Preparations for working in the engine compartment ⇒ Preparations for working in the engine compartment 

• Parts, accessories, repairs and modifications ⇒ Parts, accessories, repairs and modifications 

Warning

Improper handling of engine oil can cause severe burns and other serious injuries.

• Always wear eye protection.

• Engine oil is poisonous and must be stored out of the reach of children.

• Store engine oil only in the closed original container. This also applies to used oil until disposal.

• To reduce the risk of poisoning, never drain the oil into empty food or beverage containers that might mislead someone into drinking from them.

• Continuous contact with used engine oil is harmful to your skin. Always protect your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and water.

• Engine oil becomes extremely hot when the engine is running and can cause severe burns. Always let the engine cool down to the touch.

Like all other operating fluids, engine oil can pollute the environment. Collect leaked or spilled operating fluids and dispose of them properly in accordance with applicable environmental laws and regulations.