Remove brake dust with a suitable rim cleaner or Volkswagen Genuine rim cleaner.
Door lock cylinder
1. Defrost the door lock cylinder with a suitable door lock deicer or Volkswagen Genuine deicer.
Do not use any door lock deicers with degreasing substances.
WARNING
The engine compartment is a dangerous area in any vehicle. There is a risk of injury, scalding, accidents, and burns when performing any work in the engine
compartment.
Always note the necessary handling guidelines and the safety precautions every time before working in the engine compartment → page , Safety
precautions for working in the engine compartment.
Have all the work performed by suitably qualified professionals. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility.
NOTICE
Incorrect cleaning and care can cause vehicle damage.
Always follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Never use cleaning objects that are too hard or abrasive.
Interior care and cleaning
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒
and Vehicle care information.
The following overview gives recommendations for cleaning and caring for individual vehicle components.
NOTICE
Incorrect cleaning and care can cause vehicle damage.
Never use steam cleaners, brushes, hard sponges, etc.
Have tough spots removed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Door windows
Clean the door window with a glass cleaner.
Wipe the door windows dry with a clean chamois or a lint-free cloth.
Textiles, microfiber, leatherette
Regularly remove dirt particles that adhere to the surface with a vacuum cleaner so that the material is not permanently damaged by scrubbing.
Remove contaminants with a suitable interior cleaner or Volkswagen Genuine interior cleaner.
For grease-based contaminants such as oil, use a suitable interior cleaner or Volkswagen Genuine interior cleaner. Blot away the dissolved grease or dye with
an absorbent towel. If necessary, treat afterwards with water.
For contaminants, for example from pens or nail polish, use a suitable interior cleaner or Volkswagen Genuine interior cleaner. If necessary, treat afterward wit
a mild soap solution of maximum two tablespoons of neutral soap in a liter of water.
Never use leather cleaners, solvents, floor polish, shoe polish, paint remover, or other similar substances.
Never use pressure washers, steam cleaners or cooling sprays.
Natural leather
Remove fresh dirt with a cotton cloth and a mild soap solution of maximum two tablespoons of neutral soap in a liter of water. Do not let any fluids seep into the
cracks.
For contaminants, for example from pens or nail polish, use a suitable leather cleaner or Volkswagen Genuine leather cleaner.
Treat dried spots with a suitable leather cleaner or with Volkswagen Genuine leather cleaner.
Remove any fresh spots of grease such as oil with an absorbent cloth.
Apply leather care to seats regularly and each time you clean. If leaving the vehicle parked for long periods of time, you should cover the leather to protect it
from direct sunlight.
Never treat leather with solvents, floor polish, shoe polish, paint remover, or other similar substances.
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