Volkswagen Golf 2021 Owner's Manual page 315

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Have the area under the perforated cover cleaned
by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility.
Wash the engine compartment only in special
wash bays so that the oily dirt and fuel residue
that are washed off the vehicle will not enter the
sewage system. In some areas it illegal to wash the
engine compartment anywhere other than at such
specified locations.
Do not apply any rubber care products to the
rubber seals on the body in the areas around
the windows in the driver and front passenger
doors. The product could run down onto the win-
dows and smudge them.
Interior care and cleaning
Fabrics, microfiber fabric, and leatherette
Only use cleaning products approved by Volkswa-
gen. Do not treat fabrics with leather care products,
solvents, floor wax, shoe polish, stain remover or
similar products.
If the upholstery and fabric trim pieces are heavily
soiled, see your authorized Volkswagen dealer or au-
thorized Volkswagen Service Facility before you be-
gin cleaning to learn about suitable cleaning options.
If necessary, have the cleaning done by a professio-
nal.
More information:
— Dust and dirt particles in pores, folds, and seams
can have a "scouring" effect on surfaces: Vacuum
upholstery, fabric trim, microfiber fabric, and car-
peting regularly with a suitable brush attachment
to help prevent permanent surface damage.
— Grease-based stains such as oil, lipstick, etc.: Re-
move fresh stains with an absorbent cloth.
— Special stains such as ballpoint pen or nail polish:
Use cleaning products approved by Volkswagen or
a mild soap solution 1) .
Leather upholstery
Clean with a cotton cloth and a mild soap solution
→ . Do not let water soak through the leather or
penetrate into seams.
Clean dried stains with a special stain remover de-
signed for leather.
After each cleaning, apply cream that waterproofs
the leather and protects it against the sun. Such
creams also nourish the leather, let it breathe, keep
Mild soap solution: 2 tablespoons of liquid soap in 1 quart (liter) of water.
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it flexible and moisturized. At the same time it pro-
tects the surface.
Do not treat leather with solvents, floor wax, shoe
polish, stain remover, or similar products.
Treating stains:
— If necessary, refresh fading spots with a specially-
colored leather cream.
— Grease-based stains, such as oil, lipstick, etc.: Re-
move fresh stains as soon as possible with an ab-
sorbent cloth.
— Special stains, such as ballpoint pen, marker, nail
polish, latex paint, or shoe polish: Clean with
a special stain remover designed for leather.
Plastic components, the instrument panel, storage
compartments, and cup holders
Moisten a clean, lint-free cloth with a mild soap sol-
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ution and clean plastic or rubber parts.
If this is not sufficient, then use a special solvent-
free care and cleaning product designed for plastics
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Some storage compartments and cup holders may
have a removable rubber or felt insert at the bottom.
Clean inserts with a vacuum cleaner.
Controls
Remove coarse dirt and dirt that is difficult to reach
using a soft brush. Then use a clean, soft cloth and
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a mild soap solution . Do not allow liquids to enter
the controls.
Displays
Use a cleaning cloth with a little water, a suitable
glass cleaner or LCD cleaner. Do not clean displays
with a dry cloth. Switch off the Infotainment system
before cleaning.
Rubber door and window seals
Use a soft, lint-free cloth and water to remove dust
and dirt from the rubber seals.
Treat regularly with a suitable rubber care product.
Safety belts
If a safety belt is dirty, this can prevent the belt from
working properly. Keep safety belts clean and regu-
larly check all safety belts for damage.
Safety belts must never be taken apart for cleaning.
Carefully pull the dirty safety belt out of the retrac-
tor and keep it out. Remove coarse dirt with a soft
brush → . Clean the safety belt with a mild soap
solution 1) . After cleaning, always give the safety
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