Refrigerant in the air conditioning system
The sticker in the bonnet space 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 bonnet space, close to the refrigerant filler neck →
.
Refrigerant oil in the air conditioning system
The air conditioning system is filled with a refrigerant oil. Consult a suitably qualified workshop for information about the type and
quantity of the refrigerant oil used. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.
Warning: maintenance of the air conditioning system requires qualified personnel.
Type of refrigerant.
Type of refrigerant oil.
See workshop information (available only for authorised Volkswagen repairers).
Maintenance of the air conditioning system requires qualified personnel.
Flammable refrigerant.
Make sure you dispose of all components correctly and never install components taken from older vehicles or recycling facilities
into the vehicle.
DANGER
Maintenance of the air conditioning system by unqualified personnel may cause serious and fatal injuries.
● To service the air conditioning system, contact qualified personnel who are trained according to the nationally required standards,
e.g. SAE standard J2845.
● Observe the service intervals specified by Volkswagen. Please contact a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends
using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.
DANGER
The refrigerant is flammable and can lead to serious and fatal injuries if maintenance is not performed correctly.
● Have the air conditioning system serviced by suitably qualified personnel.
● Keep the vehicle away from naked flames, sparks and other sources of ignition.
DANGER
The refrigerant is pressurised and can explode if heated. This can lead to serious accidents and fatal injuries.
● Have the air conditioning system serviced by suitably qualified personnel.
● Keep the vehicle away from naked flames, sparks and other sources of ignition.
DANGER
The refrigerant can form toxic vapours if it comes into contact with hot surfaces. If these are breathed in, this can result in poisoning
or even death.
● Have the air conditioning system serviced by suitably qualified personnel.
NOTICE
Repairing or replacing the evaporator with spare parts from end-of-life vehicles or recycling may damage the air conditioning system.
● Never have repairs on the evaporator carried out with replacement parts from end-of-life vehicles or from recycling.
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