After washing with a wax preservation
Exterior
— Wipe off the windscreen wiper blades with a dry
cloth.
What you should be mindful of
Wash with a pressure washer
WARNING
NOTICE
Risk of accident!
Follow the operating instructions for the high-
After washing the vehicle, the functionality of the
brake system may be affected by moisture and, in
winter, by ice.
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pressure cleaner, in particular the instructions re-
lating to the pressure and the spray distance to
the vehicle surface.
Dry and clean the brakes by braking several
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Do not direct the water jet directly at the follow-
ing vehicle parts:
times.
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NOTICE
— Films
— Lock cylinder
Bird droppings, insect residues, litter and sea salt
residues, overflowed fuel etc. are to be removed
as soon as possible.
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— Columns on the vehicle
— Camera lenses and sensors
— Plastic, chromed and anodised parts
Do not use rough sponges, scourers or similar to
remove dirt.
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Use cleaning agents intended for cleaning and
care of the individual materials.
Remove snow and ice
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NOTICE
Do not use aggressive cleaning agents or chemi-
cal solvents.
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Remove snow and ice with a plastic scraper or
a suitable deicing agent.
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Do not polish the vehicle in a dusty environment.
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Clean the cameras with a hand brush.
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NOTICE
Only move the scraper in one direction.
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Paint damage should be repaired as soon as pos-
sible.
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Do not use scratchers or other sharp objects for
foils.
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Do not treat painted parts with or hard waxes.
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Do not remove snow and ice with hot or warm
water.
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Do not polish panels.
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Do not remove snow and ice from surfaces with
coarse dirt.
We recommend treating door seals and window
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guides with the appropriate materials from Volks-
wagen original accessories. These ensure that the
protective lacquer layer of the seals and window
guides is not attacked.
Instructions for cleaning
Do not use abrasive cleaners to clean the revers-
ing camera.
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Handwash
Before driving through a car wash
— Wash the vehicle from top to bottom with a soft
sponge or wash glove and plenty of water, if nec-
essary with additional suitable cleaning agents.
— Observe the usual specifications of the car wash,
e.g. close all windows, fold the mirrors, unscrew
the antenna rod, etc.
— Use a mild soap solution for foils and headlights
1)
.
— Move the windscreen wiper lever to position
to adjust.
— Use a glass cleaner for the windscreen wiper
blades.
— If there are special attachments on your vehicle,
observe the instructions of the car wash operator.
— Wash the cameras with clean water and dry with
a suitable clean wipe.
1)
A mild soap solution consisting of 2 tablespoons of white neutral soap to 1 litre of lukewarm water.
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