Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Checking and refilling the windscreen washer fluid level
Fig. 91 In the engine compartment: cap of washer fluid reservoir
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The windscreen washer fluid level should be checked regularly and topped up as necessary.
- Open the bonnet
.
- The washer fluid reservoir is identified by the
symbol on the cap .
- Check whether there is enough windscreen washer fluid in the reservoir.
- To top up, mix clean water with a washer fluid recommended by Volkswagen . Observe the dilution instructions on the packaging.
- At low temperatures, add a special anti-freeze agent so that the fluid cannot freeze .
Recommended windscreen washer fluid
- For warm weather: summer windscreen wash - G 052 184 A1 - . Dilution 1:100 (1 part concentrate, 100 parts water) in the washer fluid reservoir.
- All-year washer fluid - G 052 164 A2 - . Dilution in winter to -18°C (0°F) approximately 1:2 (1 part concentrate, 2 parts water), otherwise dilute one part concentrate to four parts water (1:4) in the washer fluid reservoir.
Capacities
The capacity of the washer fluid reservoir is approximately 3 – 4 litres and approximately 3 – 6 litres in vehicles with a headlight washer system.
WARNING
- Use clean, clear water with a washer fluid recommended by Volkswagen.
- A suitable anti-freeze agent should be added to the windscreen washer fluid if necessary.
NOTICE
- Never mix other cleaning agents with the cleaning agents recommended by Volkswagen. This can cause the ingredients to separate and block the washer jets.
- Never mix up service fluids when refilling. Failure to observe this warning can result in serious malfunctions and engine damage.
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Fig. 89 Windscreen wiper lever: setting
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Fig. 90 Sensitive surface of the rain sensor
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