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● Never store operating liquids in empty

food cans, bottles or other similar

containers, as they could be ingested by

someone else.

Windscreen washer fluid

● Keep liquids and operating media out of

the reach of children.

● Always read and heed the information and

warnings on the operating fluid containers.

● When using products that emit harmful

vapours, always work outdoors or in a well-

ventilated area.

● Never use fuel, turpentine, engine oil, nail

polish remover or any other evaporating

liquids for the maintenance of the vehicle.

These substances are toxic and highly

flammable and can cause fires and

explosions!

Fig. 245 In the engine compartment: Vacuum reservoir

cover.

Check the washer fluid level regularly and restore

it if necessary.

NOTICE

There is a sieve in the filler neck of the tank of

the scrubber-drier. When filling the tank, this

sieve retains large dirt particles so that they do

not reach the ejectors. The sieve should only

be removed for cleaning. If the strainer is

damaged or not fitted, these dirt particles could

enter the system during filling and clog the

washer ejectors.

● Use only suitable operating fluids. Never mix

up operating fluids, otherwise serious

malfunctions and engine damage may occur!

● If accessories and other optional equipment

are fitted upstream of the cooling air inlets,

the cooling effect of the engine coolant is

reduced. At high ambient temperatures and

high engine loads, the engine can overheat!

– Open the engine bonnet → page 313.

Leaking operating fluids may pollute the

environment. If

If any operating fluid comes out, collect it in a

suitable container and dispose of it properly and

– The windscreen washer tank can be

recognised by the symbol on the cover →

fig. 245.

– Check if there is still enough liquid in the tank.

an environmentally sound

– If refilling is necessary, mix clean water (not

Volkswagen-recommended

distilled) with a

manner

→

in the

rinsing agent

correct ratio as

indicated on the packaging.

– If the outside temperature is low, add a special

prevent the water from

anti-freeze liquid to

freezing →

Capacities

The capacity of the window washer tank is

approx. 4.5 to 7.5 litres.

WARNING

Never mix inappropriate coolant additives or

similar additives with the washer fluid.

Otherwise you may

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The formation of an oily film on the parabria

would considerably hinder visibility.

Engine oil

● Use clean, clear water (not distilled) with a

window cleaner recommended by

Volkswagen,

Introduction to the topic

● If necessary, add a suitable anti-freeze

fluid to the windscreen washer fluid.

WARNING

Incorrect handling of the motor oil can cause

severe burns and other injuries.

NOTICE

● Always wear eye protection when working

with engine oil.

● Never mix the windscreen cleaner

recommended by Volkswagen with other

cleaning agents. Doing so could lead to

flocculation of the components and clogging

of the ejectors.

● Engine oil is toxic and should be kept out

of the reach of children.

● Store engine oil only in the original, tightly

closed container. Keep this also in mind

with used oil until you take it for disposal.

● When replenishing operating fluids, make sure

that you use the correct fluids in the correct

filler ports. Using the wrong operating fluids

can lead to serious malfunctions and engine

● Never store engine oil in empty food cans,

bottles or other similar containers, as this

could result in it being ingested.

damage

● Continued contact with the oil can damage

the skin. Wash areas of skin that have been

soiled with oil thoroughly with soap and

water.

● When the engine is running, the engine oil

is extremely hot and can cause severe skin

burns. Always wait for the engine to cool

down.

If oil leaks or spills from the engine, it can

pollute the environment. If

If any operating fluid comes out, collect it and

dispose of it properly and in an environmentally

friendly manner.

Engine oil specifications

Please note and , on page 313, and

see page 320 at the beginning of this chapter.

As far as possible, only Volkswa-approved engine

oil should be used.

gen → . If the flexible oil change service is to

be used, only engine oils approved for this

service that comply with the relevant

Volkswagen standard may be used. The oils

listed below are all synthetic multigrain oils.

The use of the right oil is important for the

function and service life of the engine. The

engine is supplied from the factory with a

special multigrade quality oil which can

generally be used throughout the year.

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