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If the chrome-plated strip is badly soiled, use a
solvent-free cleaning agent if necessary.
Anodised surfaces: Do not use chrome care prod-
uct.
Highlight plastic parts:
Remove soiling using a soft sponge soaked with
a mild soap solution. Do not use any cleaning
agents that contain alcohol or solvents.
Headlights, tail light clusters:
Remove soiling using a soft sponge soaked with
a mild soap solution. Do not use any cleaning
agents that contain alcohol or solvents.
Wheels:
Remove dirt and gritting salt deposits with plen-
ty of water. Do not use vehicle paint polish or
other abrasive agents.
For light metal wheels: Wash once every two
weeks and then treat with an acid-free cleaner.
Volkswagen recommends treating the wheel rims
with a suitable hard wax or with Volkswagen
Genuine hard wax every three months.
Note:
– Damaged protective paint: Repair the paint
immediately with a touch-up pen. Go to a cor-
respondingly qualified workshop if necessary.
– Brake dust: Use a suitable wheel rim cleaner or
with Volkswagen Genuine wheel rim cleaner.
Door lock cylinders:
It is suggested that the original factory spray
with lubrication and rust prevention should be
used when defrosting the door lock cylinders. Do
not use door lock de-icer containing degreasing
substances.
WARNING
Exercise extreme caution when working in the
engine compartment! Pay attention to prevent
being scratched, scald, cause accident and fire!
● Familiarize yourself with the necessary oper-
ations and general safety precautions before
operation.
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● It is recommended that qualified workshop
perform these operations.
NOTICE
Improper cleaning and care may damage the ve-
hicle.
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● Always observe the described tasks for vehicle
care and cleaning.
● Do not use hard cleaning materials that
scratch.
NOTICE
The drainage channels for the plenum chamber
may become blocked by leaves and dirt. Water
that does not drain away can enter the vehicle
interior and cause damage.Water that has en-
tered the plenum chamber via a manual process
(e.g. from a high-pressure cleaner) can cause
considerable damage to the vehicle.
● Remove leaves and other loose objects with a
vacuum cleaner or by hand from the cover of
drainage channels.
● The area under the drain cover is cleaned by
qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends
using a Volkswagen dealership.
The durability and colour of decorative and
protective films may be affected by envi-
ronmental influences, such as sunlight, moisture,
polluted air, stone impacts, etc. Signs of use and
ageing are normal wear and tear and do not indi-
cate any defects. Decorative films may show
signs of wear and ageing after around one to
three years, and protective films after two to
three years. In very hot climates, decorative films
may become faded within one year. The protec-
tive film is more durable and may become faded
within two years.
Cleaning and care of the vehicle
interior
The following overview contains recommenda-
tions for cleaning and care of individual vehicle
components
in Caring for and cleaning the
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vehicle exterior on page 206.
Windows:
Clean windows with a glass cleaner, and then
wipe the windows dry with a clean chamois
leather or a lint-free cloth.
Textiles, microfibre cloth and leatherette:
Remove dirt with a suitable interior cleaner or
with Volkswagen Genuine interior cleaner. Never
use leather care agents, solvents, wax polish,
shoe cream, stain removers or similar.
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