oped. This also applies to engine oils in the
case of combustion engines. For this reason,
service fluids and consumables should be re-
placed at a qualified workshop. Volkswagen
dealerships are kept up to date on all
changes.
WARNING
Unsuitable service fluids and consumables,
and the incorrect use of these fluids and
consumables, can cause accidents, serious
injuries, burns or poisoning.
·
Service fluids must be kept in their origi-
nal sealed container.
·
Never store service fluids in empty food
containers, bottles or any other non-
original containers as people finding
these containers could drink them.
·
Keep children away from all service flu-
ids and consumables.
·
Always read and follow the information
and warnings on the service fluid pack-
aging.
·
When using products that give off harm-
ful fumes, always work outdoors or in
a well-ventilated area.
NOTICE
·
Only use suitable service fluids for refilling.
Never use the wrong service fluid. Failure
to observe this warning can result in seri-
ous malfunctions and engine damage.
Leaking service fluids can pollute the
environment. Spilt service fluids must
be collected in suitable containers and dis-
posed of properly and in an environmentally
responsible way.
Washer fluid
Fig. 178 In the bonnet space: cap of washer
fluid reservoir.
The washer fluid level should be checked reg-
ularly and refilled as necessary.
There is a strainer in the filler throat of the
washer fluid reservoir. The strainer keeps
large dirt particles away from the washer jets
when refilling. The strainer should only be re-
moved for cleaning. If the strainer is dam-
aged or is not present when refilling, dirt par-
ticles can enter the system and block the
washer jets.
— Open the bonnet → page 312.
— The washer fluid reservoir is identified by
the symbol on the cap →
.
— Check whether there is enough washer
fluid in the reservoir.
— To top up, mix clean water (not distilled
water) with a commercially available
washer fluid → . Observe the mixture
instructions on the packaging.
— At low outside temperatures, add a special
anti-freeze agent so that the fluid cannot
freeze → .
The filling quantity of the washer fluid reser-
voir is approx. 3.0–7.5 litres (3.1–7.9 quarts)
depending on the vehicle and equipment.
WARNING
Never mix coolant additive or other unsuit-
able additives into the windscreen washer
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Checking and refilling