Incorrect care and cleaning of vehicle parts can impair the safety features of the vehicle and cause serious injury.
● Always observe the manufacturer's instructions.
● Use only approved or recommended cleaning products.
● Do not use cleaning agents that contain solvents. Solvents can cause irreparable damage to the airbag modules.
● Protect your hands and arms against parts with sharp edges, e.g. when cleaning the insides of the wheel
housings.
WARNING
Dirty, misted and iced-up windows reduce visibility. This can also impair the vehicles’ safety equipment. This leads
to a risk of accidents and serious injuries.
● You should only drive the vehicle if you have a clear view through all windows.
● Do not treat the windscreen with water-repellent window coating agents. In unfavourable conditions, they can
cause increased dazzle.
Care products
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recommend using Genuine care products suitable for your vehicle. Consult a
qualified workshop if you have any specific questions or if vehicle parts are not listed. Suitable accessories are
available from your Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle dealership. Follow the instructions for use on the packaging →
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WARNING
Unsuitable care products and incorrect use of care products can cause accidents, serious injuries, burns or
poisoning. Care products may be toxic and hazardous.
● Store care products only in the closed original container.
● Read the packaging leaflet.
● Keep all care products out of reach of children.
● Use care products only outside or in well-ventilated rooms so that you do not breathe in any toxic vapours.
● Never use fuel, turpentine, engine oil, nail varnish remover or other volatile fluids for vehicle care. These
substances are toxic and highly flammable.
NOTICE
Soiling with aggressive and solvent-based ingredients can cause irreparable damage to the vehicle equipment, even
if left for only a short time, e.g. on seat padding or trim parts.
● Do not let contamination or dirt dry.
● Have stubborn stains removed by a qualified workshop.
Washing the vehicle
Please observe the following information to wash your vehicle correctly and properly.
WARNING
The braking efficiency may be delayed and the braking distance may be longer after the vehicle has been washed.
The brake discs and brake pads may be damp, or iced up in winter. There is a risk of accidents.
● “Dry and de-ice the brakes” by performing careful braking manoeuvres.
NOTICE
Serious vehicle damage can be caused if the vehicle is not washed correctly.
● Always follow the manufacturer's instructions.
● Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight.
● Never aim a water jet directly at locks, doors or the boot lid in cold weather. The locks and seals may freeze up.
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