Do not use insect sponges or rough sponges.
NOTICE
The plenum chamber drain can be blocked by leaves and dirt. Water that cannot drain may leak into the vehicle interior
and cause damage.
Remove leaves and other loose objects with a vacuum or by hand.
Have the area under the perforated cover cleaned at regular intervals by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Ensure that large amounts of water do not collect in the plenum chamber, for example if you use a pressure
washer.
Only wash the vehicle in facilities specifically designed for that purpose. This will reduce the risk of water contaminated
with oil from entering the sewer system.
Exterior care and cleaning
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒
and Vehicle care information.
The following overview gives recommendations for cleaning and caring for individual vehicle components.
NOTICE
Incorrect cleaning and care can cause vehicle damage.
Always follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Never use cleaning objects that are too hard or abrasive.
Door windows, glass surfaces
Remove wax residue, for example from care products, with a suitable glass cleaner or the Volkswagen Genuine cleaning
cloth.
Remove snow with a hand brush.
Remove ice with a plastic scraper. When doing so, scrape in one direction only.
Defrost the ice with a suitable deicer or Volkswagen Genuine deicer.
Clean the wiper blades or, if necessary, replace them.
Paint
Always treat surfaces with extreme care to prevent paint damage.
Immediately clean any slight contamination, e.g. deposits, insect residues, cosmetics with a clean, soft cloth and mild
soap solution of maximum two tablespoons of neutral soap to one liter of water or with cleaning clay.
Clean spilled fuel or operating materials immediately.
Dampen rust spots with soap solution. Then remove with a cleaning clay bar.
Have corrosion removed by suitably qualified professionals. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
In the event of paint damage, consult suitably qualified professionals and have the paint damage repaired. Volkswagen
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