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3. Remove the hood support from the bracket in the direction of the arrow ﬁg. 164 and insert it into the holder for the hood

support ﬁg. 165.

Closing the hood

1. Lift the hood slightly and hold it ⇒

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2. Unhook the hood support from the holder for the hood support ﬁg. 165 and insert it into the bracket ﬁg. 164.

3. Allow the hood to fall out approx. 20 cm (approx. 8 inches) into the catch of the lock carrier, without pressing down on it.

When the hood is closed correctly, it will be ﬂush with the surrounding sections of the vehicle body ⇒

.

If the hood is not closed correctly, lift the hood up and try to close it again.

If the hood is not correctly closed, an indicator will appear in the display of the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit. Once the hood is

correctly closed, the indicator will turn off.

WARNING

If the hood is not closed correctly, it could open suddenly while driving and block the view through the windshield.

Accidents and serious or fatal injuries could result.

After closing the hood, check that the catch is engaged correctly in the lock carrier.

If you realize when driving that the hood is not closed properly, park the vehicle safely and close the hood.

WARNING

Failing to take care when opening and closing the hood can result in serious injuries.

Do not open or close the hood if any persons are in the closing range of the hood.

NOTICE

Opening and closing the hood incorrectly can cause damage to the hood or wiper arms.

Only open the hood when wiper mode is switched off and with the windshield wipers folded in.

Always fold the wiper arms against the windshield before driving.

Display

An image in the instrument cluster display indicates if the hood is open or has not closed correctly ⇒

.

Do not continue driving!

1. Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

2. If necessary, lift the hood and close it again.

The image is also displayed when the ignition is switched off and it disappears several seconds after the doors are closed and

the vehicle is locked.

WARNING

Disregarding warning notiﬁcations could lead to breakdowns while driving, accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

Never ignore warning notiﬁcations.

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Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

Do not continue driving and seek professional assistance if the warning light does not go out.

Operating ﬂuids and operating equipment

All ﬂuids and operating equipment, such as engine coolant, engine oils and vehicle batteries, are continuously being

developed. Have ﬂuids and operating equipment replaced by suitably qualiﬁed professionals. Volkswagen recommends

contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

WARNING

Carrying out work on the fuel system may cause ﬁres and serious or fatal injuries due to electrical discharge and ﬂying

sparks.

Always disconnect the 12 V vehicle battery.

Always have a fully-functioning, checked ﬁre extinguisher nearby.

Make sure that the vehicle is unlocked when the 12 V vehicle battery is disconnected. Otherwise, the anti-theft

alarm system will be activated.

WARNING

Fluids may be poisonous. Improper use and storage may cause serious or fatal injuries.

Only store ﬂuids in their sealed original containers.

Never use empty food cans, bottles, or other containers to store ﬂuids, because someone could drink the ﬂuids by

mistake.

Keep children away from all ﬂuids and operating equipment.

Always read and heed the information and warnings on the packaging for the ﬂuids.

When using products that emit harmful vapors, always work outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

WARNING

Fluids and some materials in the engine compartment are highly ﬂammable and may ignite on contact with hot surfaces,

sparks or naked ﬂames. This can lead to a ﬁre and cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

Never smoke near the engine compartment.

Never work near open ﬂames or sparks.

Never perform work near sources of heat, boilers, or other open ﬂames.

Never pour or spill ﬂuids on the engine.

Always have a fully-functioning, checked ﬁre extinguisher nearby.

NOTICE

The use of ﬂuids that do not correspond to the speciﬁcation can cause serious malfunctions and damage to the engine.

When topping up or changing ﬂuids, make sure that the ﬂuids correspond to the respective speciﬁcation.

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Only ﬁll ﬂuids into the designated ﬁller openings.

Fluids leaking from the vehicle can cause environmental damage.

1. Regularly check the ground beneath the vehicle.

2. If you see spots of ﬂuid on the ground under the vehicle, have the vehicle checked by an authorized Volkswagen dealer o

authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or

authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

3. Dispose of leaking ﬂuids correctly.

Washer ﬂuid

General information

The windshield washer ﬂuid reservoir is located in the engine compartment.

Fig. 166 In the engine compartment: Cap on the washer fluid reservoir (general example).

The washer ﬂuid reservoir is identiﬁed with the

symbol on the cap ﬁg. 166.

1. Check the washer ﬂuid level regularly and ﬁll if necessary.

Preparations

1. Prepare the vehicle for work in the engine compartment → page , In the engine compartment.

2. Open the hood.

Checking and reﬁlling

1. Check if there is enough washer ﬂuid in the reservoir.

2. To top it up, mix clean water with a suitable alcohol-based windshield cleaner. Follow the mixing instructions on the

packaging of the windshield cleaner ⇒

, ⇒

.

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3. When the outside temperatures are cold, an anti-freeze agent should be added to the water so that it does not freeze.

Follow the mixing instructions on the packaging of the anti-freeze agent.

There is a screen in the ﬁller tube in the windshield washer ﬂuid reservoir. The screen keeps large particles of contaminants

from entering the washer nozzles when you reﬁll the washer ﬂuid ⇒

.

Do not use distilled water to fill the windshield washer fluid tank.

WARNING

Unsuitable additives in the windshield washer ﬂuid can create an oily ﬁlm on the vehicle windshield. This may reduce

visibility and increase the risk of accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

Never add coolant additive or similar unsuitable additives to the windshield washer ﬂuid.

NOTICE

Using a cleaning agent that contains acid may result in damage and cause the spray nozzles to malfunction.

Never top up the windshield washer ﬂuid tank using a cleaning agent that contains acid, e.g. vinegar-based

cleaners.

NOTICE

Mixing different windshield cleaners can cause the components to ﬂocculate and the spray nozzles to clog.

Only use suitable alcohol-based windshield cleaners.

Never mix different windshield cleaners together.

NOTICE

When you top up the windshield washer ﬂuid, if you use a damaged screen or do not use a screen at all, dirt particles may

get into the windshield washer ﬂuid tank. The spray nozzles may become clogged.

Take the screen out only to clean it.

Replace a damaged or missing screen.

Engine oil

Introduction

The engine oils are determined based on the requirements of the engines, emissions control systems, and the fuel quality. On

all combustion engines, the engine oil comes into contact with combustion residue and fuel, which affects the aging of the

engine oil. Using the correct engine oil is essential for the function and service life of the engine. The vehicle is ﬁlled at the

factory with a special multi-purpose, low-viscosity oil that can generally be used year-round.

The vehicle can consume engine oil. The engine oil consumption can vary and can change throughout the service life of the

vehicle. Depending on the driving style and the usage conditions, the engine oil consumption can be up to 1 l (1 qt) per

2000 kilometers (1200 miles); it can also be higher within the ﬁrst 5000 kilometers (3100 miles) on new vehicles. Because of

this, the engine oil level must be checked regularly and it is best to check the level before long drives.

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WARNING

Engine oil gets extremely hot when the engine is running. Failure to take care when handling hot engine oil can cause

serious bodily burns. This could result in serious or fatal injuries.

Always allow the engine to cool down before starting work with the engine oil.

WARNING

Engine oil is poisonous. Contact with engine oil, especially swallowing engine oil, may result in serious or fatal injuries.

If you swallow engine oil, seek urgent medical help.

If you have health problems after working with engine oil, seek medical help.

Always store engine oil in the sealed original container and keep it out of the reach of children. This also applies to

used oil until it is disposed.

Never use empty food cans, bottles, or other containers to store engine oil, because someone could drink the

engine oil by mistake.

Avoid regular contact with engine oil to prevent damage to your skin.

Protect your skin, face and particularly your eyes when working with engine oil.

Do not eat, drink or smoke when working with engine oil.

Wash your skin with soap and water after working with engine oil.

Engine oil that has dripped and spilled can pollute the environment. Catch any leaking operating ﬂuids and dispose of

them correctly according to environmental regulations.

Engine oil standards

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

engine compartment.

Safety precautions for working in the

Engine oil label

There is a label on the lock carrier at the front of the engine compartment that shows which engine oil should be added

ﬁg. 167.

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