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Vehicle maintenance
Vehicle care
Tips on vehicle care
Regular and expert care helps to preserve the value
of your vehicle. Such expert care may also be one of
the requirements of your New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty if corrosion repair or repainting is necessary.
The longer stains, dirt, and other deposits remain on
the surfaces of vehicle components and upholstery,
the more difficult it may be to clean them. High
temperatures (including strong sunlight) increase
the corrosive effects. If stains, dirt and deposits are
left untreated for a long time, they may become im-
possible to remove.
Vehicle care products are available from your au-
thorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswa-
gen Service Facility.
WARNING
Improper care and cleaning of vehicle components
can impact the safety features of the vehicle and
cause severe injuries.
·
Always clean and maintain vehicle components
according to manufacturer's instructions.
·
Only use approved or recommended cleaners.
·
Never use vehicle care products containing sol-
vents. Solvents can damage plastics, the airbag
housing, and other vehicle materials.
·
Protect arms and hands from sharp vehicle
parts, for example, while cleaning the under-
body of the vehicle.
WARNING
Dirty or fogged up windows reduce visibility and
increase the risk of accidents and severe injuries.
·
Do not drive until you have clear visibility
through all windows.
·
Remove ice, snow, and condensation from all
inside and outside window surfaces.
·
Do not treat the windshield with water-repel-
lent window coating agents. In unfavorable
conditions, they can reduce visibility.
WARNING
Vehicle care products can be dangerous. Improper
use can cause accidents, burns, poisoning, or other
serious personal injuries.
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Always store vehicle care products only in origi-
nal containers that are securely closed.
·
Always read and heed all the instructions and all
WARNINGS on the package.
·
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.
·
Always use such products outdoors or in well-
ventilated areas, because harmful vapors may
be released when these products are used.
·
Never use fuel, turpentine, engine oil, nail polish
remover or other volatile fluids for vehicle care.
They are poisonous and highly flammable.
Sharp edges under the vehicle can cut exposed
skin.
·
Always protect your hands and arms from cuts
on sharp metal edges when cleaning the under-
body, the inside of the wheel housings, etc.
Stains, dirt, and other deposits with aggressive and
solvent-based ingredients can cause irreparable
damage to the vehicle equipment, even if left for

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only a short time.
·
Do not let stains, dirt, and other deposits dry.
·
Have stubborn stains removed by your authorized
Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen
Service Facility.
Vehicle care products containing solvents can dam-
age plastics and other vehicle materials.
ronment.
heed all the instructions and all WARNINGS on the
package.
Washing the vehicle
The vehicle underbody should be washed regularly
and thoroughly.
CAUTION
NOTICE
NOTICE
When buying vehicle care products, try to
choose those that are not harmful to the envi-
Never throw out vehicle care products with
ordinary household waste. Always read and