Air conditioning system operating fluids
Refrigerant
A label in your engine compartment identifies the type and amount of refrigerant included in your vehicle's air conditioning system. The label is at the front of the engine compartment, near the refrigerant cap.
- Warning: System should only be serviced by trained technicians.
- Refrigerant type.
- Lubricant type.
- See service information (available at authorized Volkswagen dealers or Volkswagen Service Facilities).
- Only trained technicians may service the air conditioning system.
- Flammable refrigerant.
- Properly dispose of all components and never permit salvaged or recycled components to be installed in your vehicle.
Air conditioning system lubricant
The compressor of your air conditioning system contains up to about 7 oz. (210 ml) of lubricant. The specific type and amount of lubricant used in your vehicle's compressor can be found in:
WARNING
The air conditioning system should only be serviced by a trained technician to help ensure proper and safe operation.
NOTE
- Never permit the air conditioning evaporator to be repaired or replaced with one removed from a used or salvaged vehicle.
- New replacement MAC evaporators must be certified and labeled as meeting SAE Standard J2842 HFO-1234yf and R744.
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