Exterior care and cleaning -> Introduction for Your Volkswagen Passat SUV Seventh Generation (2010-2014)

Exterior care and cleaning  
¤ Introduction  
In this section you’ll find information about:  
Washing the vehicle  
Washing with a power washer  
Cleaning windows and outside mirrors  
Cleaning and changing the windshield wiper blades  
Waxing and polishing vehicle paint  
Caring for and cleaning chrome and aluminum parts  
Cleaning wheel rims  
Caring for rubber door and window seals  
Deicing door lock cylinders  
Undercoating  
Cleaning the engine compartment  
Regular and expert care helps to preserve the value of your vehicle.  
Such expert care may also be one of the requirements of your New  
Vehicle Limited Warranty if corrosion repair or repainting is neces-  
sary.  
Vehicle care products are available from your authorized Volkswagen  
dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.  
More information:  
Power locking and closing system  
Power windows  
Windshield wipers and washer  
Working in the engine compartment  
Interior 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 contain-  
ers 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 chil-  
dren.  
Always use such products outdoors or in well-ventilated are-  
as, because harmful vapors may be released when these prod-  
ucts 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 impact  
the safety features of the vehicle and cause severe injuries.  
Always clean and maintain vehicle components according to  
manufacturer's instructions.  
Only use approved or recommended cleaners.  
NOTICE  
Vehicle care products containing solvents can damage plastics  
and other vehicle the materials.  
Wash the vehicle only at specifically designated wash locations  
to help prevent water contaminated with oil, grease and fuel from en-  
tering 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.