Volkswagen Tiguan Owners Manual: Checking and refilling windshield washer fluid
Fig. 91 In the engine compartment: Cap
of the windshield washer fluid reservoir.
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safety information first⇒
Introduction
to the subject
Check the windshield washer fluid level regularly and refill as
necessary.
- Open the engine hood ⇒ .
- The windshield washer fluid reservoir can be identified by the
symbol on its cap ⇒ Fig. 91 .
- Check if there is still enough windshield washer fluid in the reservoir.
- Refill with an appropriate windshield washer fluid that is recommended by
Volkswagen ⇒ . Follow the directions
on the container.
- In cold weather, always use a special windshield washer antifreeze solution
that will help keep the water from freezing ⇒ .
Recommended cleaners
- For the warmer months, Windscreen Clear Summer- G 052 184 A1 - or equivalent.
Mixing ratio 1:100 (1 part concentrate to 100 parts water) in the windshield
washer reservoir.
- All-season Windscreen Clear- G 052 164 A2 - or equivalent. the mixing ratio
in winter to 0 °F (-18 °C) about 1:2 (1 part concentrate to 2 parts water),
otherwise, mixing ratio 1:4 in the windshield washer reservoir.
Filling capacity
The windshield washer fluid reservoir holds about 3.2 qts. (3.0 liters) ; in
vehicles with a headlight cleaning system about 7.4 qts. (7.0 liters).
Warning
Never mix antifreeze or similar additives into the windshield washer reservoir.
This could produce an oily film on the windshield, which would considerably reduce
visibility.
- Use clear water with a cleaning solution recommended by Volkswagen.
- If necessary, blend with a suitable windshield washer fluid antifreeze agent.
Note
- Never mix cleaning solutions recommended by Volkswagen with other cleaning
agents. If you do, this could cause sediments or other by-products that can
clog the windshield wiper nozzles.
- When refilling, do not confuse one type of operating liquid with another!
Otherwise serious malfunctions and engine damage can occur!
Fig. 89 Windshield wiper lever: Adjusting
rain sensor Ⓐ.
Fig. 90 Sensitive rain sensor surface.
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