Windscreen washer fluid
Fig. 1 In the engine compartment: washer fluid reservoir
cap.
The windscreen washer fluid level should be checked regularly and topped up as necessary.
A filter can be found in the feed throat of the washer fluid reservoir. The strainer keeps larger dirt particles away from
the washer jets when refilling. The filter should only be removed for cleaning. If the filter is damaged or cannot be
found when refilling, dirt particles will reach the system and will block the washer jets.
—Open the bonnet (→ In the engine compartment).
—The washer fluid reservoir is identified by the symbol on the cap→ Fig. 1.
—Check whether there is enough windscreen washer fluid in the reservoir.
—To top up, mix clean water, but not distilled water, with a washer fluid recommended by Volkswagen Commercial
Vehicles → . Observe the dilution instructions on the packaging.
—At low outside temperatures, add a special anti-freeze agent so that the fluid cannot freeze→
.
WARNING
Never mix coolant additive or other unsuitable additives into the washer fluid. These may leave an oily film on the
screen, restricting the field of vision.
● Use clean, clear water(not distilled water) with a suitable washer fluid.
● Add a suitable antifreeze agent to the washer fluid if necessary.
NOTICE
Improper mixing of cleaning agents may result in flocculation of the components, and thus clogging of the washer
jets.
● Never mix suitable cleaning agents with other cleaning agents.
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