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.
CAUTION
Sharp edges under the vehicle can cut exposed skin.
Always protect your hands and arms from cuts on sharp metal edges when cleaning the underbody, the inside of the wheel housings, etc.
NOTE
Vehicle care products containing solvents can cause irreparable damage to plastics and other vehicle 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 the vehicle
Car wash
Pay close attention to the information provided by the car wash operator. Before going through a car wash, be sure to take the usual precautions to help
prevent damage, such as closing the windows, folding back the outside mirrors, etc. If you have installed additional accessories on the vehicle, such as a spoiler, a
roof rack, or an antenna, always ask the car wash operator if this poses a problem ⇒ ꢀ.
The paint finish is tough enough that the vehicle can normally be washed without problems in an automatic car wash. However, the effect on the paint depends to a
large extent on the type of car wash. Volkswagen recommends using brushless car wash facilities.
To remove wax residue from the windows and avoid jerky windshield wiper movement, heed the following tips ⇒ Cleaning windows and outside mirrorsꢀ.
Washing with a power washer
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 as well as any sensors that can be located on the front and rear of
the vehicle, for example, the Park Distance Control system sensors (if equipped) ⇒ ꢀ.
Never use concentrated jet nozzles or so-called dirt blasters⇒ ꢀ.
Never use a power washer to clean the engine compartment ⇒ Cleaning the engine compartmentꢀ.
Washing by hand
When washing by hand, first soften the dirt with plenty of water and then rinse off as much dirt as possible.
Then clean the vehicle with a soft sponge, a washing mitt or brush using only light pressure. Start on the roof and work down. Use special shampoo only on
hard-to-remove dirt or grime.
Rinse the sponge or glove thoroughly and often.
Clean the wheels and under the door sills last. Use a different sponge or wash mitt.
Waxing
A good coat of wax helps to protect the vehicle paint. When water no longer forms small drops and runs off when the paint is clean, apply a new coat of good ha
wax to protect the vehicle again.
Even if a wax solution is used regularly at the car wash, Volkswagen recommends applying a coat of hard wax at least twice a year to protect the paint.
Polishing
Polish your vehicle if the paint has lost its shine and the gloss cannot be brought back with wax.
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