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Always follow the manufacturer's instruc-
tions.
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Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight.
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Never aim a water jet directly at doors or
the boot lid in cold weather. The compo-
nents could freeze up.
Wash the vehicle in dedicated cleaning
areas only. This prevents any waste
water contaminated by oil from entering the
sewage system.
Caring for and cleaning the
vehicle exterior
The following overview contains recommen-
dations for cleaning and care of individual ve-
hicle components →
.
Windows, glass surfaces:
Remove wax residue, e.g. from care products,
using the Volkswagen Genuine Cleaning Cloth
(000 096 166 A) or a suitable glass cleaner.
Use a hand brush to remove snow and ice. If
you use a plastic scraper, move it in one di-
rection only. Use the Volkswagen Genuine
De-icing Agent (000 096 322) to remove ice.
Wiper blades: → page 293.
Paint:
Always treat surfaces carefully in order to
prevent damage to the paint coat. Use
a clean, soft cloth and a mild soap solution
consisting of a maximum of two tablespoons
of neutral soap diluted in one litre of water or
cleaning clay to remove any light dirt imme-
diately, e.g. deposits, insect residue, or cos-
metics.
Repair minor paint damage with a touch-up
pen. Refer to the vehicle data sticker for the
paint code → page 387. Consult a qualified
workshop in the event of damage to surfaces
with matt paint.
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Maintenance
Further information:
— Flash rust deposits: moisten deposits with
a soap solution. Then remove any deposits
with cleaning clay.
— Corrosion: have removed by a qualified
workshop.
Sensors, camera lenses:
Fig. 199
At the rear of the vehicle: rear view
camera system in the Volkswagen badge
the handle button
(schematic diagram).
Clean the area in front of the sensors or cam-
era with a soft cloth and solvent-free clean-
ing agent. Check where they are installed
→ page 7.
On vehicles with a rear view camera in the
rear Volkswagen badge →
— Depress the brake.
— Select reverse gear.
— Switch on the electronic parking brake.
— Clean the camera lens.
Clean sensitive surfaces on the rain and light
sensor and the camera window on the wind-
screen in the same way as windows and glass
surfaces (depending on vehicle equipment).
Remove snow with a hand brush. Do not use
warm or hot water. Use the Volkswagen Gen-
uine De-icing Agent (000 096 322) to remove
ice.
Decorative films, protective films:
Remove soiling the same way as for paint. Al-
ways use Volkswagen Genuine Plastic Cleaner
(000 096 314) for matt decorative films.
or on
Fig. 199
:
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