Get Exterior care and cleaning -> Waxing and polishing vehicle paint Guide for Volkswagen Passat SUV Sixth Generation (2005-2010)

Check all wiper blades regularly. Wiper blades that grab and squeak must be replaced if worn or

damaged and cleaned if dirty ⇒ꢀ

Replace worn or damaged wiper blades immediately. Replacement blades may be purchased from

any authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Lifting and tilting windshield wiper arms

Move the wiper arms to the service position before lifting them away from the windshield Windshield

wiper and washer.

It is not possible to lift the wiper arms away from the windshield when they are not in the service

position.

When lifting or replacing a wiper blade on a window, grip it only by its mounting and not by the blade

itself.

Cleaning the wiper blades

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Lift the wiper arm(s) away from the windshield.

Using a soft cloth, carefully remove dust and dirt from the wiper blades.

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If the blades are very dirty, carefully clean them with a sponge or cloth ⇒ꢀ

Carefully fold the wiper arm back down onto the windshield.

Changing wiper blades

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Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield.

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Press and hold the release button ⇒ꢀfig. 187 (1).

While lifting the wiper blade in the direction of the wiper arm, pull off the wiper blade in the direction

of the arrow. This may require moderate force.

Install a new wiper blade of same length and type onto the wiper arm by pushing in the opposite

direction of the arrow until it latches.

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Carefully fold the wiper arm back down onto the windshield.

WARNING

Worn or dirty wiper blades reduce visibility and increase the risk of accidents and severe

injuries.

ꢀ Always change wiper blades if they are damaged or worn, and if they cannot clean the

windows sufficiently.

NOTICE

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Damaged or dirty wiper blades can scratch the windshield.

ꢀ Solvents, abrasive sponges and sharp-edged objects will damage the graphite coating on

the wiper blades.

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Do not clean the windows with gasoline, nail polish remover, paint thinner or similar fluids.

To help prevent damage to the engine hood and the windshield wiper arms, lift the wiper

arms away from the windshield only when they are in the service position.

Waxing and polishing vehicle paint

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

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 hard 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.

The vehicle must be waxed after polishing if the polish used does not contain wax compounds to seal

the paint.

NOTICE

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To help prevent damage, do not use hard wax or polish on matte-finished parts, plastic

parts, headlights or rear lights.

Do not wax or polish your vehicle if it is dirty, or in a sandy or dusty place.

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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.

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