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Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Checking and refilling the windscreen washer fluid level

Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual / Before the journey / Lights and vision / Windscreen wiper and washer / 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.

Recommended windscreen washer fluid

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

Never mix anti-freeze or other unsuitable additives into the windscreen washer fluid. These may leave an oily film on the screen, restricting the field of vision.

NOTICE

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