General data
General basic values
Compensation for valve play
Number of spark plugs/glow plugs required
Compression pressure
9,00 - 15,00
bar
Difference max. 3 bar
Compression pressure
new engine
10,00 - 15,00
bar
Difference max. 3 bar
Maximum deformation of cylinder head
Minimum cylinder head height
Cooling system
Cooling system pressure (radiator cap opening pressure)
Thermostat opens at temperature
Thermostat opens at temperature
Exhaust gas test values
General exhaust-gas-relevant values
Diagnostic socket location
The diagnostic socket is located on the driver's side in the footwell below the dashboard.
Idling speed with manual gearbox
Minimum engine oil temperature at VET
Petrol exhaust gas values
CO content at increased idling
Petrol conditioning speed
Test speed for lambda sensor signal
Brake system
Brake dimensions
Front axle brake disc thickness
PR. - number 1ZC
25,00
mm
Front axle brake disc thickness
PR. - number 1ZG
22,00
mm
Front axle brake disc thickness wear limit
PR. - number 1ZC
22,00
mm
Front axle brake disc thickness wear limit
PR. - number 1ZG
19,00
mm
Rear axle brake disc thickness
Rear axle brake disc thickness wear limit
Front axle brake lining thickness wear limit
with backing plate
9,00
mm
Rear axle brake lining thickness wear limit
with backing plate
8,00
mm
Front axle brake disc diameter
PR. - number 1ZC
288,00
mm
Front axle brake disc diameter
PR. - number 1ZG
256,00
mm
Rear axle brake disc diameter
PR. - number 1KT
230,00
mm
Electrical system
General electrical system
Consumables
Filling quantities and specifications
Engine oil viscosity
VW 502 00
0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40, 10W-40
Manual gearbox oil
Direct gearbox 0AM
1,70
litres
Manual gearbox oil specification
6 gear 02U
G 052 171 A2
Original oil
Manual gearbox oil specification
up to 2011, Direct gearbox 0AM
G 052 171 A2
Original oil
Manual gearbox oil specification
from 2012, Direct gearbox 0AM
G 052 512 A2
Original oil
Power steering oil specification
G 004 000 M2
Original oil
Cooling fluid specification
Brake fluid when changing
with automated shift gearbox
1,00
litres
Brake fluid when changing
with manual gearbox
1,15
litres
Brake fluid specification
Air-conditioning system refrigerant
Refrigerant specification
Air-conditioning system oil
Sanden compressor, Part number 5K0 xxx xxx
65 - 85
cm³
Air-conditioning system oil
Sanden compressor, Part number 5Q0 xxx xxx
65 - 85
cm³
Air-conditioning system oil
Denso compressor, Part number 5Q0 xxx xxx
70 - 90
cm³
Air-conditioning system oil
Denso compressor, Part number 1K0 xxx xxx
80 - 100
cm³
Air-conditioning system oil
Delphi compressor, Part number 5K0 xxx xxx
100 - 120
cm³
Air-conditioning system oil
Sanden compressor, Part number 5N0 xxx xxx
100 - 120
cm³
Air-conditioning compressor oil specification
Compressor Denso 6SEU14
G 052 300 A2
Original oil
Air-conditioning compressor oil specification
Sanden compressor
G 052 154 A2
Original oil
Air-conditioning compressor oil specification
Delphi compressor
G 052 154 A2|G 052 300 A2
Original oil
Lighting
Front light sources
Low beam
with halogen headlamp
H7 12V 55W PX26d
Low beam
PR number 8BP, with bi-xenon
D3S 85V 35W PK32d-5
Low beam
PR number 8IH, with bi-xenon
D8S 85V 25W PK32D-1
Low beam
PR number 8IG, with bi-xenon
D3S 85V 35W PK32d-5
High beam
with halogen headlamp
H1 12V 55W P14,5s
High beam
PR number 8BP, with bi-xenon
D3S 85V 35W PK32d-5
High beam
PR number 8IH, with bi-xenon
D8S 85V 25W PK32D-1
High beam
PR number 8IG, with bi-xenon
D3S 85V 35W PK32d-5
Daytime running light
with halogen headlamp
W21W 12V 21W W3x16d
Daytime running light
with bi-xenon
LED
Original part
Parking light
with halogen headlamp
W21W 12V 21W W3x16d
Parking light
with bi-xenon
LED
Original part
Front direction indicator
with halogen headlamp
HY21W 12V 21W BAY9s
Front direction indicator
with bi-xenon
PSY24W 12V 24W PG20/4
Rear light sources
Tail light
Taillight with bulbs
P21W 12V 21W BA15s
Tail light
Tail light with light-emitting diodes
LED
Original part
Stop lamp
Taillight with bulbs
P21W 12V 21W BA15s
Stop lamp
Tail light with light-emitting diodes
LED
Original part
Rear fog lamp
Taillight with bulbs
P21W 12V 21W BA15s
Rear fog lamp
Tail light with light-emitting diodes
LED
Original part
Internal light sources
Change intervals
For service data
Air filter change interval
Spark plug change interval
every 60.000 km / 6 years
Brake fluid change interval
after 3 years for the first time, then every 2 years
Interior filter change interval
up to 2014
every 30.000 km / 2 years
Interior filter change interval
from 2015
every 60.000 km / 2 years
Extra work for panoramic sunroof