changes.
WARNING
Improper use of operating fluids and equipment can cause accidents, serious personal injuries, burns and/or poisoning.
Always store vehicle care products in a safe place in original containers that are securely closed.
To reduce the risk of poisoning, never use empty food or beverage containers that might mislead someone into drinking from them.
Always keep vehicle care products out of the reach of children.
Always read and heed all the instructions and all WARNINGS on the package before using vehicle care products.
When using products that give off harmful fumes, always work outdoors or in a well ventilated area.
Never use fuel, turpentine, engine oil, nail polish remover or other volatile fluids for vehicle care. They are poisonous and highly flammable. They could
cause fires and explosions!
NOTE
Only refill with suitable operating fluids. When changing or topping off fluids, make sure that you pour the fluids into the correct reservoirs. Adding incorrect
fluids will cause serious malfunctions and engine damage! Under no circumstances should you mix up operating fluids. Otherwise serious malfunctions and
engine damage can occur!
Accessories and other things installed in front of the cooling air intakes impair the efficiency of the engine coolant. The engine can overheat under high
outside temperatures or under high engine loads!
Leaking operating fluids can pollute the environment. Collect leaking operating fluids in suitable containers and dispose of them properly in accordance with
applicable environmental laws and regulations.
Windshield washer fluid
Fig. 210 In the engine compartment: Cap of the windshield washer fluid reservoir.
Check the windshield washer fluid level regularly and refill as necessary.
There is a filter screen in the filler neck of the windshield washer fluid reservoir. The screen helps to keep large particles and debris from getting into and clogging
the windshield washer nozzles when adding windshield washer fluid. Take the screen out only to clean it. If the screen is damaged or missing, have it replaced
immediately, otherwise the system may become clogged and not work properly.
Open the engine hood
⇒ In the engine compartmentꢀ.
The windshield washer fluid reservoir can be identified by the
symbol on its cap ⇒ Fig. 210ꢀ.
Check if there is still enough windshield washer fluid in the reservoir.
Refill with clear water (not distilled water) and an appropriate windshield washer fluid that is recommended by Volkswagen
container.
⇒
ꢀ. Follow the directions on the
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 Summer- G 052 184 A2 - or equivalent. Mixing ratio 1:100 (1 part concentrate to 100 parts water) in the windshield
washer reservoir.
All-season Windscreen Clear- G 052 164 M2 - or equivalent. Mixing ratio in winter to 0 °F (-18 °C) about 1:2 (1 part concentrate to 2 parts water), otherwise,
mixing ratio 1:4 in the windshield washer reservoir.
Filling capacity
Depending on vehicle equipment, the windshield washer fluid reservoir holds between 3.1–5.2 quarts (3–5 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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