Washer fluid
Fig. 1 In the engine compartment: cap of washer fluid reservoir.
The washer fluid level should be checked regularly and refilled as necessary.
There is a strainer in the filler throat of the washer fluid reservoir. The strainer keeps large dirt
particles away from the washer jets when refilling. The strainer should only be removed for cleaning.
If the strainer is damaged or is not present when refilling, dirt particles can enter the system and
block the washer jets.
—Open the bonnet (→ In the engine compartment, Operation).
—The washer fluid reservoir is identified by the symbol on the cap → Fig. 1 .
—Check whether there is enough washer fluid in the reservoir.
—To refill, mix clean water (not distilled water) with a windscreen washer fluid recommended by
Volkswagen → . Observe the mixture instructions on the packaging.
—At low outside temperatures, add a special anti-freeze agent so that the fluid cannot freeze →
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The washer fluid reservoir has a capacity of about 3.0–7.5 litres, depending on the vehicle
equipment.
WARNING
Never mix coolant additive or other unsuitable additives into the windscreen washer fluid. These
may leave an oily film on the window, considerably restricting the field of vision.
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Use clean, clear water (not distilled water) with a windscreen washer fluid recommended by
Volkswagen.
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A suitable anti-freeze agent should be added to the windscreen washer fluid if necessary.
NOTICE
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Never mix other cleaning agents with the cleaning agents recommended by Volkswagen. This
can cause the ingredients to separate and block the washer jets.
When refilling service fluids, please ensure that you 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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