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
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.
- 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.
Fig. 89 Windscreen wiper lever: setting
the rain sensor ①
Fig. 90 Sensitive surface of the rain sensor
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings When the rai ...
Other materials:
Indicator lamp
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Lit up
Possible cause
Solution
There is a defective bulb in the vehicle's exterior
lighting (excluding bend lightinga)) b).
Change the defective bulb. ...
Connector pin assignment for auxiliary heater
1 -
6-pin connector
Information on pin assignment can be found in the latest current
flow diagram → Current flow
diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations.
2 -
2-pin connector
In ...
Checking compression
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Spark plug socket and extension -3122 B-
Compression tester -V.A.G 1763-
...
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