How to add windshield washer fluid to Lavida?
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The method to add windshield washer fluid to Lavida: Open the car's engine hood, locate the windshield washer fluid filler port at the front left of the engine compartment, open the filler cap, and add the windshield washer fluid. Windshield washer fluid, also known as windshield cleaning fluid, is a liquid used to clean the windshields of vehicles and other transportation tools. It is a consumable in automotive use, mainly composed of water, alcohol, ethylene glycol, etc., and has functions such as cleaning, antifreeze, and antifog. The Lavida is an independently developed A-class car by Shanghai Volkswagen, with body dimensions of 4605mm in length, 1765mm in width, and 1460mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2610mm. The front suspension of the car uses a MacPherson independent suspension, while the rear suspension uses a torsion beam non-independent suspension.
When I first started driving the Volkswagen Lavida, running out of windshield washer fluid really threw me for a loop. Now that I've figured it out, I'm sharing the knowledge. The hood release is located below the steering wheel on the left side - just give it a gentle pull until you hear a click and the hood pops up. Then walk to the front of the car to manually lift and secure the support rod. Look for the small blue-capped bottle on the right side of the engine compartment - that's the windshield washer reservoir, and Lavida's design makes it quite noticeable and easy to identify. After unscrewing the cap, pour in commercially available professional windshield washer fluid, but don't pour too quickly. Stop when the fluid level approaches the MAX line - overfilling may cause spills that dirty the engine compartment. Securely screw the cap back on, close the hood, return to the driver's seat and test the wipers. Only when you see fluid spraying out smoothly can you rest easy. New drivers are advised to use antifreeze-type fluid to avoid winter pipe blockages from freezing. Refill when levels get low - don't delay and compromise driving visibility. Check fluid levels monthly, and I keep an extra bottle in the trunk for immediate use.
