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detergent was applied. These lines are generally difficult or im-

possible to remove.

NOTICE

Do not soak Alcantara^®.

Do not treat Alcantara^®with leather care products, solvents,

floor wax, shoe polish, stain remover or similar products.

Do not use brushes for damp cleaning, because they can

damage upholstery surfaces.

Do not use a steam cleaner, because dirt will penetrate deeper

into the fabric.

Care and cleaning of leather upholstery

¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

If you have questions regarding the care and cleaning of the leather

upholstery in the vehicle, please contact an authorized Volkswagen

dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Care and treatment

Natural leather requires special attention and care. Napa leather has

a smooth surface. The intensity of the color application determines

the leather's appearance and texture. If you can see the leather grain

and other natural characteristics, this is an untreated napa leather

that will provide very comfortable seating. Delicate veins, closed

scars, insect bites, folds, and a slightly clouded color remain visible

and represent authentic characteristics of the natural material. Un-

treated napa leather has no protective coating. It is therefore more

susceptible to damage. You should keep this in mind if the leather is

going to be exposed to severe wear from children, animals, or other

factors. By contrast, leather that has a protective coating is more ro-

bust. This has a positive effect on the leather's durability in daily use.

The typical natural characteristics are hardly visible or no longer visi-

ble at all, but that has no impact on the quality of the leather itself.

The typical characteristics of untreated leather are much more distinc-

tive than those of a surface-treated leather.

After each cleaning, apply cream that waterproofs the leather and

protects it against the sun. Such creams also nourish the leather, let it

breathe, keep it flexible and moisturized. At the same time it protects

the surface.

Clean leather every 2 to 3 months and remove any new stains.

Treat leather with a suitable leather-care product twice a year ⇒ꢀ .

Apply cleaning and conditioning materials sparingly and always

with a dry, lint-free cotton or wool cloth. Do not apply cleaning and

conditioning materials directly to the leather.

Remove fresh stains such as ballpoint pen, lipstick, ink, shoe

polish, etc. as soon as possible.

Preserve the leather's color. If necessary, refresh fading spots with

a specially-colored leather cream.

Wipe the leather with a soft cloth.

Cleaning

Volkswagen recommends using a slightly moistened cotton or wool

cloth for general cleaning.

It is important not to let water soak through the leather or penetrate

into seams.

Before cleaning leather surfaces, read and heed the information ⇒ꢀ,

Cleaning upholstery on heated seats and power seats or seats with

airbag components.

Type of stain

Cleaning

Heavy stains

– Apply a mild soapy solution with a cloth that

has been wrung nearly dry⁴.

– Dab dry with an absorbent cloth.

Water-based

stains, such as

coffee, tea, juice,

or blood.

– Remove fresh stains with an absorbent cloth.

– If the stains are already dry, use an appropri-

ate cleaning agent ⇒ꢀ .

Mild soap solution: 2 tablespoons of liquid soap in 1 quart (liter) of water.

Type of stain

Cleaning

Grease-based

– Remove fresh stains with an absorbent cloth.

stains, such as oil, – Use an appropriate cleaning agent on stains

lipstick, etc.

that have not yet penetrated the surface ⇒ꢀ .

Special stains,

such as ballpoint

pen, marker, nail

polish, latex paint,

or shoe polish.

– Dab dry with an absorbent cloth.

– Clean with a special stain remover designed

for leather.

NOTICE

Stains that have been left in place too long will penetrate the

surface of the leather and cannot be removed.

Never treat leather with solvents, floor wax, shoe polish, stain

remover or similar products.

Wipe up spilled liquids immediately with an absorbent cloth.

Liquid can penetrate leather surfaces and seams within a few

seconds.

If the vehicle is left in the sun for a long time, cover the uphol-

stery to protect the leather from direct sunlight and to help pre-

vent fading and discoloration.

Slight discoloration caused by wear and tear is normal.

Cleaning leatherette

¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

Clean leatherette upholstery only with water and a mild soap solution.

Before cleaning leatherette surfaces, read and heed the information

⇒ꢀ Cleaning upholstery on heated seats and power seats or seats

with airbag components.

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