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

Interior care and cleaning  
¤ Introduction  
In this section you’ll find information about:  
Caring for upholstery  
Cleaning upholstery, fabric trim and Alcantara®  
Care and cleaning of leather upholstery  
Cleaning leatherette  
Cleaning storage compartments and cup holders  
Care and cleaning of plastic components, wood trim and instrument  
panel  
Cleaning the safety belts  
Modern clothing fabrics such as dark denim may not be completely  
colorfast. Even with normal use, dye from these and other fabrics can  
rub off on seat upholstery and leave visible discolorations (especially  
on light-colored seat upholstery). This is caused by a lack of col-  
orfastness in the clothing fabric, not by any fault in the seat upholstery  
fabric. To help prevent damage to the seat upholstery, always make  
sure your clothing is colorfast. Volkswagen recommends having a  
qualified specialist remove any discolorations from the seat uphol-  
stery.  
The longer stains, dirt and other deposits remain on the surfaces of  
vehicle components and upholstery, the more difficult it may be to  
clean them. If stains, dirt and deposits are left untreated for a long  
time, they may become impossible to remove.  
More information:  
Exterior 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 com-  
promise the vehicle's safety features and cause serious per-  
sonal injury.  
Always clean and maintain vehicle components according to  
manufacturer's instructions.  
Only use approved or recommended cleaners.  
NOTICE  
Vehicle care products containing solvents can cause irrepara-  
ble damage to plastics and other vehicle materials.  
Stains, dirt and other deposits that contain aggressive sub-  
stances or solvents can corrode vehicle materials and cause  
permanent damage, even after brief contact with the surface.  
Remove stains, dirt, and other deposits as quickly as possible  
and do not allow them to dry.  
To help prevent damage, have stubborn stains removed by a  
professional who has the necessary expertise and experience.  
Suitable care products are available from authorized Volkswagen  
dealers and authorized Volkswagen Service Facilities.  
Caring for upholstery  
¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and  
heed the WARNINGS  
Checklist  
Please note the following when it comes to the care and preservation  
of the upholstery :  
d Open Velcro® fasteners can damage upholstery, fabric, and trim.  
Before you get into the vehicle, close all Velcro® fasteners that  
could come into contact with upholstery fabrics and cloth trim.  
d 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. To help prevent dam-  
age, do not let such items come into direct contact with the uphol-  
stery and fabric trim.  
d Dust and dirt particles in pores, folds, and seams can have a  
“scouring” effect on material and damage the surface. Remove  
dust and dirt regularly to help prevent permanent surface damage.  
d Check clothing for color-fastness to help prevent upholstery discol-  
oration, especially to light-colored upholstery.  
NOTICE  
Disregarding the upholstery-related checklist may lead to dam-  
age or discoloration of upholstery and fabric trim.  
Please note and follow the points listed in the checklist.  
Volkswagen recommends having any discoloration removed by  
an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service  
Facility.