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Exterior care and cleaning

ꢀ Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Washing with a power washer

Undercoating

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 Warranty if corrosion repair or repainting is

necessary.

Vehicle care products are available from your authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility.

More information:

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Preparations for working in the engine compartment.

Interior care and cleaning.

Parts, accessories, repairs and modifications.

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 original 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 empty food or beverage containers that might

mislead someone into drinking from them.

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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.

WARNING

Improper care and cleaning of vehicle components can impact the safety features of the

vehicle and cause severe injuries.

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Always clean and maintain vehicle components according to manufacturer's instructions.

Only use approved or recommended cleaners.

NOTICE

Vehicle care products containing solvents can damage plastics and other vehicle the materials.

Wash the vehicle only at specifically designated wash locations to help prevent water

contaminated with oil, grease and fuel from entering the storm drain sewer system. In some areas it is

against the law to wash motor vehicles anywhere than other than at specified designated car washing

locations.

When buying vehicle care products, try to choose those that are not harmful to the environment.

Never throw out vehicle care products with ordinary household waste. Always read and heed all

the instructions and all WARNINGS on the package.

Washing with a power washer

ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Always follow the instructions for the power washer. This especially applies to the pressure and

spraying distance ⇒ꢀ

Make sure there is enough distance to soft materials such as rubber hoses or insulating material.

Never use concentrated jet nozzles or so-called dirt blasters ⇒ꢀ

Never use a power washer to clean the engine compartment.or! Bookmark not defined., Cleaning

the engine compartment.

WARNING

Improper use of power washers can cause serious invisible permanent damage leading to tire

failure and loss of vehicle control. This can cause accidents and severe personal injury.

ꢀ Keep sufficient distance between water jet and tires. Never wash tires with a nozzle that

sprays the water out in a direct stream regardless of the distance to the tire and even for a

very short time.

ꢀ Never use “dirt blasters” to clean tires. Even spraying from a relatively long distance for a

very short time can do visible or invisible damage to tires.

WARNING

After the vehicle has been washed, the wet brakes or, in winter, brake discs or pads coated

with ice, react slower and need longer stopping distances.

ꢀ Always dry the brakes and clean off any ice coatings with a few careful applications of the

brake. Make sure not to endanger other motorists or cyclists or disobey legal requirements.

NOTICE

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Water temperature should not be more than +140 °F (+60 °C).

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To help prevent damage to the paint, do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight.

Do not clean icy or snow-covered windows with a power washer.

When washing or rinsing the vehicle in cold weather, do not let water get into the lock

cylinders or point the hose at gaps around the doors, hood, or rear hatch. The water could

freeze on the locks and seals and make it difficult to open the vehicle!

Undercoating

ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

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