NOTICE
ꢀ To help prevent damage, do not use hard wax or polish on matte-finished parts, plastic
parts, headlights or rear lights.
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Do not wax or polish your vehicle if it is dirty, or in a sandy or dusty place.
Caring for and cleaning chrome and aluminum parts
ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
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Clean the surface using a clean, soft, lint-free cloth dampened with water.
If the surface is especially dirty, use a special solvent-free cleaning material.
Then polish chrome and aluminum parts with a soft, dry cloth.
NOTICE
To help prevent damage to chrome and aluminum parts:
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Do not clean or polish in direct sunlight.
Do not clean or polish in sandy or dusty places.
Do not use abrasive cleaners or abrasive sponges.
Do not polish dirty surfaces.
Do not use cleaning materials that contain solvents.
Do not use hard wax.
NOTICE
Chrome wheel covers and hubcaps can have an extra coating. Do not treat them with chrome
care or polishing products. Use regular paint care and polishing products.
Cleaning wheel rims
ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Cleaning steel wheels
Stubborn brake dust can be removed with an industrial cleaner. Clean steel wheels regularly with a
separate sponge.
Repair any paint damage on steel wheels before rust begins to form.
Cleaning alloy wheels
Every 2 weeks: Wash road salt and brake dust off alloy wheels, and clean the wheels with an acid-
free detergent. Every 3 months: Volkswagen recommends applying a hard wax compound to the
wheels.
If road salt and brake dust are not removed regularly, they can corrode the metal.
Use an acid-free detergent specifically designed for light alloy wheels. Do not use car polish or other
abrasive products.
If the protective coating is damaged, for example by stone impact, repair the damaged area right
away.
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