Get Interior care and cleaning -> Cleaning leatherette Guide for Volkswagen Passat SUV Seventh Generation (2010-2014)

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.

NOTICE

Do not clean leatherette with solvents, floor wax, shoe polish,

stain remover, or similar products.

These can cause the material to become brittle and break.

Sharp-edged objects and items on clothing and belts (such as

belt clips, mobile phone cases, zippers, rivets, and rhinestones)

can damage upholstery material and fabric trim.

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

stery to protect the leatherette from direct sunlight and to help

prevent fading or discoloration.

Cleaning storage compartments and cup holders

¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

Some storage compartments and cup holders have a removable rub-

ber insert at the bottom.

Moisten a clean, lint-free cloth with water and clean the parts.

If this is not sufficient, then use a special solvent-free care and

cleaning product designed for plastics.

Care and cleaning of plastic components, wood trim and

instrument panel

¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

Moisten a clean, lint-free cloth with water and clean the parts.

Clean plastic components (inside and outside of the vehicle) and

the instrument panel only with a solvent-free care and cleaning

product that is specifically designed for plastics and approved by

Volkswagen ⇒ꢀ

Clean wood trim with a mild soap solution.

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