Windscreen washer fluid
Fig. 1 In the engine compartment: washer fluid reservoir
cap.
The windscreen washer fluid level should be checked regularly and topped up as necessary.
A filter can be found in the feed throat of the washer fluid reservoir. The strainer keeps larger dirt particles away from
the washer jets when refilling. The filter should only be removed for cleaning. If the filter is damaged or cannot be
found when refilling, dirt particles will reach the system and will block the washer jets.
—Open the bonnet (→ In the engine compartment).
—The washer fluid reservoir is identified by the symbol on the cap→ Fig. 1.
—Check whether there is enough windscreen washer fluid in the reservoir.
—To top up, mix clean water(not distilled water) with a washer fluid recommended by Volkswagen Commercial
Vehicles → . Observe the dilution instructions on the packaging.
—At low outside temperatures, add a special anti-freeze agent so that the fluid cannot freeze→
.
The washer fluid reservoir has a capacity of about 5.0 litres.
WARNING
Never mix coolant additive or other unsuitable additives into the washer fluid. These may leave an oily film on the
screen, restricting the field of vision.
● Use clean, clear water(not distilled water) with a suitable washer fluid.
● A suitable anti-freeze agent should be added to the washer fluid if necessary.
NOTICE
● Never mix suitable cleaning agents with other cleaning agents. This can cause the ingredients to separate and
block the washer jets.
● When refilling service fluids, please ensure that your pour the correct service fluids into the correct openings. The
use of incorrect service fluids could result in serious malfunctions and engine damage.
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