If the bonnet is open or not closed properly, it is
indicated on the instrument panel display by a symbolic
representation ÿ fig. 236.
· If you use products that emit harmful vapors, always
work outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
WARNING
Do not continue the march!
Using the wrong operating fluids can cause serious
malfunctions and engine damage.
1. If necessary, raise the bonnet again and close it
again.
The display is also displayed with the ignition switched
off and goes out a few seconds after the vehicle has
been locked with the doors closed.
· When replenishing or changing operating fluids,
make sure you pour the correct liquids into the
correct fill ports.
Escaping operating fluids can pollute the
environment. If you go out to
WARNING
any operating liquid, collect it in an appropriate
container and dispose of it properly and in an
environmentally friendly manner.
Ignoring the displayed warnings could result in the
vehicle being stopped in traffic, and could result in
accidents and serious injuries.
· Never ignore warning signs.
· Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and
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window washer fluid
The symbolic representation may vary
depending on the version of the instrument panel.
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Operating fluids and media
All operating fluids and media, such as engine
coolant or vehicle batteries, are subject to continuous
development. In the case of combustion engines, also
engine oils. For this reason, go to a duly qualified
specialized workshop when you have to change any
fluid or operating medium. Volkswagen recommends
a Volkswagen dealer.
Fig. 237 In the engine compartment: window washer
fluid tank cover.
WARNING
Check the level of the window washer fluid regularly
and top up if necessary.
Inappropriate or improperly used fluids and
operating media can cause serious accidents,
injuries, burns and poisoning.
There is a strainer in the window washer fluid tank
filler neck. When filling the tank, this sieve retains
large dirt particles from reaching the ejectors. Do not
remove the sieve except to clean it. If the strainer is
damaged or not fitted, these dirt particles could get
into the system during filling and clog the washer jets.
· Store operating fluids only in their original tightly
closed containers.
· Never store operating fluids in food cans, bottles or
other empty containers, as they could be
swallowed by someone.
1. Open the front hood ÿ p. 334.
Keep liquids and operating media out
out of the reach of children.
2. You can recognize the window washer fluid reservoir
by the symbol on the cover ÿ fig. 237.
Always read and take into account the information
and the warnings that appear on the containers
of the operating liquids.
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3. Check if there is still enough fluid in the reservoir.
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