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.
Rain sensor
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 ...
Mirrors
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Other materials:
Removing and installing window regulator
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Note
Removal and installation are described only for the left
window regulator. Removal and installa ...
Removing and installing alarm horn -H12-
Removing
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Remove plenum chamber cover
→ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.50.
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Remove nuts -3-.
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Repairs to CAN bus wiring
An unshielded two-wire line -1-
and -2- with a cross section of
0.35 mm2 or 0.5 mm2
is used for CAN bus wiring.
The colour codes of the CAN bus wiring can be gleaned from
the following table:
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