Get Checking and filling -> Operating fluids and operating equipment Guide for Volkswagen Tiguan 4 Door Third Generation (2024-2025)

Never ignore warning notiﬁcations.

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.

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

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. 208 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. 208.

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

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