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Closing the engine hood

Display

— Pull the hood down to overcome the resistance of

the gas-pressure strut →

Please read the introductory information and

heed the Warnings and Notice

241.

and on page

— Lower the engine hood by hand until it is about

8 in. (20 cm) above its latch and then let it drop

into place to latch it. Do not push down on it af-

terwards!

If the hood does not close completely, open it again

and close it properly.

When the hood is properly closed, you can see that

it fits flush with the other body parts. The display in

the instrument cluster no longer indicates that the

engine hood is open → page 244, Display.

WARNING

If the hood is not closed properly, it could fly up

and block your view while you are driving. This can

lead to a crash and serious personal injuries.

After closing the engine hood, check that the

Fig. 168 In the instrument cluster display: Engine hood

open or not properly closed.

hood release lever is properly latched into the

hood latch. The engine hood must be flush with

the surrounding auto body parts.

When the ignition is switched on, several warning

and indicator lights come on briefly for a function

check. They go out after a few seconds.

If you ever notice that the hood latch is not

properly secured when the vehicle is moving,

stop at once and close it.

If the engine hood is not closed properly, the vehicle

icon appears in the instrument cluster display indi-

cating the engine hood is open → fig. 168. Stop!

Open and close the engine hood again.

Never let anyone get in the way of the hood

when closing it.

NOTICE

The icon may still be displayed even after the igni-

tion is switched off. The instrument cluster display

goes out a short time after the vehicle has been

locked.

Make sure the windshield wipers are switched off

and the windshield wiper arms are resting on the

windshield before you open the hood. Otherwise,

the windshield wipers and the hood may be dam-

aged.

WARNING

Always put the windshield wiper arms down

against the windshield before driving the vehicle.

Failure to heed warning lights or other warnings

can result in a collision and serious personal injury.

Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.

NOTICE

Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to

do so.

Before opening or closing the engine hood, make

sure there is enough room to do so, for example

when the vehicle is in a garage.

Operating fluids and equip-

ment

Operating fluids and parts that wear out with use

(such as timing belts, tires, engine coolants, engine

oils, spark plugs, and vehicle batteries) are constant-

ly being improved. For this reason, it is important to

have operating fluids changed and worn parts re-

placed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or au-

thorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Authorized

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Volkswagen dealers and authorized Volkswagen

Service Facilities are always up-to-date regarding

new developments and changes.

Windshield washer fluid

WARNING

Improper use of operating fluids and equipment

can cause accidents, serious personal injuries,

burns and/or poisoning.

Always store vehicle care products in a safe

place in original containers that are securely

closed.

To reduce the risk of poisoning, never use emp-

ty food or beverage containers that might mis-

lead someone into drinking from them.

Always keep vehicle care products out of the

reach of children.

Fig. 169 In the engine compartment: Cap of the wind-

shield washer fluid reservoir.

Always read and heed all the instructions and all

WARNINGS on the package before using vehicle

care products.

Check the windshield washer fluid level regularly

and refill as necessary.

When using products that give off harmful

fumes, always work outdoors or in a well venti-

lated area.

There is a filter screen in the filler neck of the wind-

shield washer fluid reservoir. The screen helps to

keep large particles and debris from getting into and

clogging the windshield washer nozzles when add-

ing windshield washer fluid. Take the screen out on-

ly to clean it. If the screen is damaged or missing,

have it replaced immediately, otherwise the system

may become clogged and not work properly.

Never use fuel, turpentine, engine oil, nail polish

remover or other volatile fluids for vehicle care.

They are poisonous and highly flammable. They

could cause fires and explosions!

NOTICE

— Open the engine hood → page 241, In the en-

gine compartment.

Only refill with suitable operating fluids. When

changing or topping off fluids, make sure that you

pour the fluids into the correct reservoirs. Adding

incorrect fluids will cause serious malfunctions

and engine damage! Under no circumstances

should you mix up operating fluids. Otherwise se-

rious malfunctions and engine damage can occur!

— The windshield washer fluid reservoir can be iden-

tified by the symbol on its cap → fig. 169.

— Check if there is still enough windshield washer

fluid in the reservoir.

— Refill with clear water (not distilled water) and an

appropriate windshield washer fluid that is rec-

ommended by Volkswagen → . Follow the di-

rections on the container.

Accessories and other things installed in front of

the cooling air intakes impair the efficiency of the

engine coolant. The engine can overheat under

high outside temperatures or under high engine

loads!

— In cold weather, always use a special windshield

washer antifreeze solution that will help keep the

Leaking operating fluids can pollute the envi-

ronment. Collect leaking operating fluids in

suitable containers and dispose of them properly in

accordance with applicable environmental laws and

regulations.

water from freezing →

Recommended cleaners

— For the warmer months, Windscreen Clear Summ-

erG 052 184 A2 or equivalent. Mixing ratio 1:100

(1 part concentrate to 100 parts water) in the

windshield washer reservoir.

— All-season Windscreen ClearG 052 164 M2 or

equivalent. 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.

Windshield washer fluid

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