Fluids in the air conditioning system
Refrigerant in the air conditioning system
The sticker in the engine compartment contains information regarding the type and quantity of
refrigerant used in the vehicle's air conditioning system. The sticker is located at the front of the
engine compartment, close to the coolant filler neck.
Symbol
Description
Warning: the air conditioning system must always be serviced by trained
specialists.
Type of refrigerant.
Type of lubricating oil.
See workshop information (available only for Volkswagen dealerships).
The air conditioning system must always be serviced by trained
specialists.
Flammable refrigerant.
Make sure you dispose of all components correctly and never install
components taken from older vehicles or recycling facilities into the
vehicle.
Lubricating oil in the air conditioning system
The air conditioning system contains up to 210 ml of lubricating oil. The exact specifications and
quantity of the lubricant used in the air conditioning system are available on the web portal erWin
(electronic repair and workshop information) (→ Repairs and technical modifications,
Standards/Directives).
WARNING
In order to ensure safe and risk-free operation, always have the air conditioning system serviced by
trained specialists.
NOTICE
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Never repair the air conditioning system's evaporator using components taken from older
vehicles or recycling facilities.
Never repair the air conditioning system's evaporator using a used evaporator taken from older
vehicles or recycling facilities.
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