Get Checking and filling -> Washer fluid Guide for Volkswagen Tiguan 4 Door 2023

WARNING

Disregarding warning notiﬁcations could lead to breakdowns while driving, accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

Never ignore warning notiﬁcations.

Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

Do not continue driving and seek professional assistance if the warning light does not go out.

Operating ﬂuids and operating equipment

All ﬂuids and operating equipment, such as engine coolant, engine oils and vehicle batteries, are continuously being developed. Have ﬂuids and operating

equipment replaced by suitably qualiﬁed professionals. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service

Facility.

WARNING

Carrying out work on the fuel system may cause ﬁres and serious or fatal injuries due to electrical discharge and ﬂying sparks.

Always disconnect the 12 V vehicle battery.

Always have a fully-functioning, checked ﬁre extinguisher nearby.

Make sure that the vehicle is unlocked when the 12 V vehicle battery is disconnected. Otherwise, the anti-theft alarm system will be activated.

WARNING

Fluids may be poisonous. Improper use and storage may cause serious or fatal injuries.

Only store ﬂuids in their sealed original containers.

Never use empty food cans, bottles, or other containers to store ﬂuids, because someone could drink the ﬂuids by mistake.

Keep children away from all ﬂuids and operating equipment.

Always read and heed the information and warnings on the packaging for the ﬂuids.

When using products that emit harmful vapors, always work outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

WARNING

Fluids and some materials in the engine compartment are highly ﬂammable and may ignite on contact with hot surfaces, sparks or naked ﬂames. This can lead

to a ﬁre and cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

Never smoke near the engine compartment.

Never work near open ﬂames or sparks.

Never perform work near sources of heat, boilers, or other open ﬂames.

Never pour or spill ﬂuids on the engine.

Always have a fully-functioning, checked ﬁre extinguisher nearby.

NOTICE

The use of incorrect ﬂuids can cause serious malfunctions and damage to the engine.

When ﬁlling or changing ﬂuids, make sure the correct ﬂuids are added to the corresponding reservoirs.

Fluids leaking from the vehicle can cause environmental damage. Always check the ground under the vehicle for leaking ﬂuids. If you see spots of ﬂuid on the

ground under the vehicle, have the vehicle checked by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Dispose of leaking ﬂuids

correctly. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Washer ﬂuid

General information

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Fig. 203 In the engine compartment: Cap on the washer fluid reservoir (general example).

The windshield washer ﬂuid reservoir is located in the engine compartment. The washer ﬂuid reservoir is identiﬁed with the

Check the washer ﬂuid level regularly and ﬁll if necessary.

symbol on the cap ﬁg. 203.

Preparations

1. Prepare the vehicle for work in the engine compartment ⇒ In the engine compartment.

2. Open the hood → page , Opening and closing the hood.

Checking and reﬁlling

1. Check if there is enough washer ﬂuid in the reservoir.

2. To top it up, mix clean water with a suitable alcohol-based windshield cleaner. Follow the mixing instructions on the packaging of the windshield cleaner

. There is a screen in the ﬁller tube in the windshield washer ﬂuid reservoir. The screen keeps large particles of contaminants from entering the washer

nozzles when you reﬁll the washer ﬂuid ⇒

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3. When the outside temperatures are cold, an anti-freeze agent should be added to the water so that it does not freeze. Follow the mixing instructions on the

packaging of the anti-freeze agent.

Do not use distilled water to fill the windshield washer fluid tank.

WARNING

Unsuitable additives in the windshield washer ﬂuid can create an oily ﬁlm on the vehicle windshield. This may reduce visibility and increase the risk of accidents

and serious or fatal injuries.

Never add coolant additive or similar unsuitable additives to the windshield washer ﬂuid.

NOTICE

Using a cleaning agent that contains acid may result in damage and cause the spray nozzles to malfunction.

Never top up the windshield washer ﬂuid tank using a cleaning agent that contains acid, e.g. vinegar-based cleaners.

NOTICE

Mixing different windshield cleaners can cause the components to ﬂocculate and the spray nozzles to clog.

Only use suitable alcohol-based windshield cleaners.

Never mix different windshield cleaners together.

NOTICE

When you top up the windshield washer ﬂuid, if you use a damaged screen or do not use a screen at all, dirt particles may get into the windshield washer ﬂuid

tank. The spray nozzles may become clogged.

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Take the screen out only to clean it.

Replace a damaged or missing screen.

Engine oil

Introduction

The engine oils are determined based on the requirements of the engines, emissions control systems, and the fuel quality. On all combustion engines, the engine o

comes into contact with combustion residue and fuel, which affects the aging of the engine oil. Using the correct engine oil is essential for the function and service

life of the engine. The vehicle is ﬁlled at the factory with a special multi-purpose, low-viscosity oil that can generally be used year-round.

The vehicle can consume engine oil. The engine oil consumption can vary and can change throughout the service life of the vehicle. Depending on the driving style

and the usage conditions, the engine oil consumption can be up to 1 l (1 quart) per 2000 kilometers (1200 miles); it can also be higher within the ﬁrst

5000 kilometers (3100 miles) on new vehicles. Because of this, the engine oil level must be checked regularly and it is best to check the level before long drives.

WARNING

Engine oil gets extremely hot when the engine is running. Failure to take care when handling hot engine oil can cause serious bodily burns. This could result in

serious or fatal injuries.

Always allow the engine to cool down before starting work with the engine oil.

WARNING

Engine oil is poisonous. Contact with engine oil, especially swallowing engine oil, may result in serious or fatal injuries.

If you swallow engine oil, seek urgent medical help.

If you have health problems after working with engine oil, seek medical help.

Always store engine oil out of the reach of children and only in the sealed original container. This also applies to used oil until it is disposed.

Never use empty food cans, bottles, or other containers to store engine oil, because someone could drink the engine oil by mistake.

Avoid regular contact with engine oil to prevent damage to your skin.

Protect your skin, face and particularly your eyes when working with engine oil.

Do not eat, drink or smoke when working with engine oil.

Wash your skin with soap and water after working with engine oil.

Engine oil that has dripped and spilled can pollute the environment. Catch any leaking operating ﬂuids and dispose of them correctly according to

environmental regulations.

Engine oil standards

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

Safety precautions for working in the engine compartment .

Utilized engine oil

There is a label on the lock carrier that shows which engine oil should be added. Please follow the note and if possible only add the indicated engine oil

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If this is not possible, get professional assistance to ﬁnd out which engine oil is suitable for your vehicle. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

If the engine oil recommended by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility qualiﬁed in this respect is not available, a different

engine oil can be used in an emergency. To reduce the risk of damaging the engine, a maximum of 0.5 liters (0.5 qt) of the following engine oils may be added until

the next oil change:

Gasoline engines: ACEA C3, ACEA C4, API SP, or ILSAC GF-6A standard. All viscosity classes in these standards are permitted.

NOTICE

Using engine oils that have not been approved in accordance with the respective VW standard can cause damage to the engine.

When reﬁlling, only use engine oils that comply with the quality requirements of the respectively applicable VW standard.

Only if you absolutely must, add max. 0.5 l (0.5 qt) of engine oil that does not comply with the speciﬁed engine oil standards.

Volkswagen recommends Volkswagen Genuine oil.

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Checking and filling -> Washer fluid for Your Volkswagen Tiguan 4 Door 2023

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