Do not drive on! If necessary, lift the bonnet and then close it again. ● Never use turpentine, engine oil, fuel, nail varnish remover, or other volatile fluids for vehicle care, because the above materials are toxic and combustible substances, easy to cause fire and explosion. This symbol is also visible when the ignition is switched off and will go out a few seconds after the vehicle has been locked when all doors are closed. NOTICE Failure to observe displayed warnings can lead to your vehicle breaking down in traffic and can cause accidents and serious injuries. WARNING ● Only the vehicle oil suitable for this vehicle can be added!
The vehicle oil must be added ac- cording to the system function. Adding the wrong vehicle oil may cause serious function failure and damage the engine. ● Never ignore warnings. ● If optional equipment and other accessories are installed in front of the air inlet, the cool- ing effect of the engine coolant will be weak- ened. The ambient temperature is very high, and the engine is easy to overheat when the engine is running under a large load! ● Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and when safe to do so. Symbol display may be different depending on the type of instrument cluster. Service fluids and consumables Any service fluids leaks from the vehicle are harmful to the environment!
Leakage of ve- hicle oil must be collected in a suitable container and waste vehicle oil must be properly disposed of in accordance with environmental regulations. All service fluids and consumables (e.g. flat- toothed belts, tyres, coolant, engine oils, ignition plug, and 12-volt batteries) are being constantly further developed. Have service fluids and con- sumables replaced by a suitably qualified work- shop. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswa- gen dealership. Checking and refilling washer fluid Improper use of service fluids and consumables and use of the wrong service fluids and con- sumable parts may cause accidents, serious in- jury, burns or toxic!
WARNING ● Store service fluids only in the closed original container. ● Never store service fluids in empty food con- tainers, bottles, or any other non-original containers as people finding these containers could drink them! ● Keep children away from all service fluids and consumables. Fig. 136 In the engine compartment: washer fluid reservoir cap ● Always observe and follow the information and warnings on the service fluid packaging. The washer fluid level should be checked regular- ly and refilled as necessary. ● When using products that give off harmful fumes, always work outdoors or in a well- ventilated area. There is a strainer in the filler throat of the wash- er fluid reservoir.
The strainer keeps large dirt particles away from the washer jets when refill- ing. The strainer can be removed for cleaning. If the strainer is damaged or the strainer is not 182.5C1.TRO.74 Checking and refilling 169