Interior care and cleaning for Your Volkswagen Beetle 4 Door Third Generation (2012-2019)

Interior care and cleaning  
Introduction  
In this section you’ll find information about:  
Caring for upholstery  
Modern clothing fabrics such as dark denim may not be completely colorfast. Even with normal use,  
dye from these and other fabrics can rub off on seat upholstery and leave visible discolorations  
(especially on light-colored seat upholstery). This is caused by a lack of colorfastness in the clothing  
fabric, not by any fault in the seat upholstery fabric. To help prevent damage to the seat upholstery,  
always make sure your clothing is colorfast. Volkswagen recommends having a qualified specialist  
remove any discolorations from the seat upholstery.  
The longer stains, dirt and other deposits remain on the surfaces of vehicle components and  
upholstery, the more difficult it may be to clean them. If stains, dirt and deposits are left untreated for a  
long time, they may become impossible to remove.  
More information:  
Exterior 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.  
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.  
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 compromise the vehicle's safety  
features and cause serious personal injury.  
Always clean and maintain vehicle components according to manufacturer's instructions.  
Only use approved or recommended cleaners.  
NOTICE  
Vehicle care products containing solvents can cause irreparable damage to plastics and  
other vehicle materials.  
Stains, dirt and other deposits that contain aggressive substances or solvents can corrode  
vehicle 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 removed by a professional who has the  
necessary expertise and experience.  
Suitable care products are available from authorized Volkswagen dealers and authorized  
Volkswagen Service Facilities.  
Caring for upholstery  
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS  
Checklist  
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Please note the following when it comes to the care and preservation of the upholstery ⇒ꢀ  
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Open Velcro® fasteners can damage upholstery, fabric, and trim. Before you get into the vehicle,  
close all Velcro® fasteners that could come into contact with upholstery fabrics and cloth trim.  
Sharp-edged objects and items on clothing and belts (such as belt clips, mobile phone cases,  
zippers, rivets, and rhinestones) can damage upholstery material and fabric trim. To help prevent  
damage, do not let such items come into direct contact with the upholstery and fabric trim.  
Dust and dirt particles in pores, folds, and seams can have a “scouring” effect on material and  
damage the surface. Remove dust and dirt regularly to help prevent permanent surface damage.  
Check clothing for color-fastness to help prevent upholstery discoloration, especially to light-  
colored upholstery.  
NOTICE  
Disregarding the upholstery-related checklist may lead to damage or discoloration of  
upholstery and fabric trim.  
Please note and follow the points listed in the checklist.  
Volkswagen recommends having any discoloration removed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer  
or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.