Volkswagen Golf 2021 Owner's Manual page 317

The moisture can damage the retractor and
keep it from working properly.
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Never let foreign objects or liquids get into the
safety belt latch. This could prevent the belt
buckles and safety belts from working properly.
·
Damaged safety belts must be replaced; they
cannot be repaired.
·
Never try to repair a damaged safety belt your-
self. Never remove or modify the safety belts in
any way.
·
Safety belts that were subject to stress in an ac-
cident and stretched must be replaced with
a correct, new safety belt, preferably by an au-
thorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volks-
wagen Service Facility.
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Replacement after a crash may be necessary
even if a safety belt shows no visible damage.
Anchorages that have been loaded must also be
inspected.
NOTICE
·
Vehicle care products containing solvents can
cause irreparable damage to plastics and other
vehicle materials.
·
Stains, dirt and other deposits that contain ag-
gressive substances or solvents can corrode vehi-
cle materials and cause permanent damage, even
after brief contact with the surface.
·
Remove stains, dirt, and other deposits as quickly
as possible and do not allow them to dry.
·
To help prevent damage, have stubborn stains re-
moved by a professional who has the necessary
expertise and experience.
NOTICE
Disregarding the upholstery-related checklist may
lead to damage or discoloration of upholstery and
fabric trim.
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Please note and follow the points listed in the
checklist.
NOTICE
If the upholstery on power seats, heated seats, or
seats with airbag components is wet, electrical com-
ponents and the vehicle electrical system could be
damaged.
·
If the seating surface becomes soaked, have it
dried and the system components checked imme-
diately by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or au-
thorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
·
Do not use steam cleaners because the steam
could cause the dirt to penetrate deeper into the
fabric and make it impossible to remove.
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Power washers and cooling sprays can damage
the upholstery.
NOTICE
·
Clean only the carpet and floor mats with brush-
es. Other textile surfaces can be damaged by
brushes.
·
If detergent pastes or mild detergent solutions
are applied with a damp cloth or sponge, the sur-
factants in the detergent may cause visible lines
to form at the edges of the area where the deter-
gent was applied. These lines are generally diffi-
cult or impossible to remove.
NOTICE
·
Do not soak microfiber fabric.
·
Do not treat microfiber fabric with leather care
products, solvents, floor wax, shoe polish, stain
remover or similar products.
·
Do not use brushes for damp cleaning, because
they can damage upholstery surfaces.
·
Do not use a steam cleaner, because dirt will pen-
etrate deeper into the fabric.
NOTICE
·
Stains that have been left in place too long will
penetrate the surface of the leather and cannot
be removed.
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Never treat leather with solvents, floor wax, shoe
polish, stain remover or similar products.
·
Wipe up spilled liquids immediately with an ab-
sorbent cloth. Liquid can penetrate leather surfa-
ces and seams within a few seconds.
·
If the vehicle is left in the sun for a long time,
cover the upholstery to protect the leather from
direct sunlight and to help prevent fading and dis-
coloration.
NOTICE
·
Do not clean leatherette with solvents, floor wax,
shoe polish, stain remover, or similar products.
These can cause the material to become brittle
and break.
·
Sharp-edged objects and items on clothing and
belts (such as belt clips, mobile phone cases, zip-
pers, rivets, and rhinestones) can damage uphols-
tery material and fabric trim.
·
If the vehicle is left in the sun for a long time,
cover the upholstery to protect the leatherette
from direct sunlight and to help prevent fading or
discoloration.
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