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Plenum chamber, bonnet space

Between the bonnet space and the windscreen: plenum

chamber (illustration).

Perforated cover on plenum chamber.

WARNING

There is a risk of accident and fire when working in the bonnet space. Serious injuries may occur.

● Note the operations required and the necessary safety precautions before performing any work in the bonnet space (→ In the

bonnet space).

● If you are not familiar with the work, have the work carried out by a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an

authorised Volkswagen repairer.

NOTICE

The drainage channels for the plenum chamber may become blocked by leaves and dirt. Water that does not drain off can get into

the vehicle interior and cause damage.

● Have the area under the perforated cover cleaned regularly by a suitably qualified workshop → Fig. 1 1 . Volkswagen

recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.

NOTICE

Water that has entered the plenum chamber via a manual process (e.g. from a high-pressure cleaner) can cause considerable damage

to the vehicle.

● Remove leaves and other loose objects on the perforated cover with a vacuum cleaner or by hand → Fig. 1 1 .

● Make sure that large quantities of water do not enter the plenum chamber, e.g. due to use of a high-pressure cleaner.

● Always have the bonnet space checked by a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised

Volkswagen repairer.

Sensors, camera lenses

At the rear of the vehicle: rear view camera system in the

Volkswagen badge (illustration).

—Clean the area in front of the sensors or camera with a soft cloth and solvent-free cleaning agent.

—Use the same method to clean sensitive surfaces on the rain and light sensor and the camera window on the windscreen as used for

glass surfaces (depending on vehicle equipment).

—Remove snow with a hand brush.

—Never use warm or hot water.

—Thaw ice with a suitable de-icer or with Volkswagen Genuine de-icer.

Cleaning the rear view camera system

1. Switch on the ignition.

2. Engage selector lever position

3. Apply the handbrake.

4. Clean the camera lens.

Decorative films, protective films

—Remove soiling in the same way as for paint. Use a suitable plastic cleaner or Volkswagen Genuine plastic cleaner for matt

decorative films.

—Treat the vehicle with liquid hard wax every three months after washing and removing dust. Only use clean, soft microfibre cloths to

apply the wax. Do not use hot wax – also not in car washes!

—Remove stubborn impurities carefully using white spirits, and then rinse using warm water.

The durability and colour of decorative and protective films may be affected by environmental influences such as sunlight.

Decorative films may show signs of wear and ageing after around one to three years, and protective films after two to three

years. In very hot climates, decorative films may become faded within one year and protective films within two years.

Trim parts made of chrome-plated plastic, aluminium or stainless steel

—Clean the surface with a suitable chrome and aluminium care product or with the Volkswagen Genuine chrome and aluminium care

product.

—Chrome-plated trim parts can be preserved with a suitable hard wax or Volkswagen Genuine hard wax.

Headlights, tail light clusters

—Remove soiling using a soft sponge soaked with a mild soap solution consisting of a maximum of two tablespoons of neutral soap

diluted in one litre of water. Do not use any cleaning agents that contain alcohol or solvents.

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