Checking and refilling windshield washer fluid
Fig. 73 In the engine compartment: Cap of the windshield washer fluid reservoir.
ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
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Check the windshield washer fluid level regularly and refill as necessary.
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Open the engine hood ꢀ..
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The windshield washer fluid reservoir can be identified by the ꢀ symbol on its cap ⇒ꢀfig. 73.
Check if there is still enough windshield washer fluid in the reservoir.
ꢀ Refill with an appropriate windshield washer fluid that is recommended by Volkswagen ⇒ꢀ
Follow the directions on the container.
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In cold weather, always use a special windshield washer antifreeze solution that will help keep the
water from freezing ⇒ꢀ
Recommended cleaners
For the warmer months, Windscreen Clear SummerG 052 184 A1 or equivalent. Mixing ratio
1:100 (1 part concentrate to 100 parts water) in the windshield washer reservoir.
All-season Windscreen ClearG 052 164 A2 or equivalent. Mixing ratio in winter to 0 °F (-18 °C)
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about 1:2 (1 part concentrate to 2 parts water), otherwise, mixing ratio 1:4 in the windshield washer
reservoir.
Filling capacity
The windshield washer fluid reservoir holds 3.8 – 4.7 quarts (about 3.6 – 4.5 liters).
WARNING
Never mix antifreeze or similar additives into the windshield washer reservoir. This could
produce an oily film on the windshield, which would considerably reduce visibility.
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Use clear water with a cleaning solution recommended by Volkswagen.
If necessary, blend with a suitable windshield washer fluid antifreeze agent.
NOTICE
ꢀ Never mix cleaning solutions recommended by Volkswagen with other cleaning agents. If
you do, this could cause sediments or other by-products that can clog the windshield wiper
nozzles.
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