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Maintenance

Service

Information About Service

You can ﬁnd more information about maintaining your vehicle and the nature and extent of the maintenance on the website:

https://maintenance.vw.com

Vehicle care

Vehicle care information

Regular, proper care helps to maintain your vehicle.

The longer dirt remains on the surfaces of vehicle components, the more difﬁcult it may be to clean and care for them. Long-

term exposure can make it impossible for dirt to be removed.

For questions regarding care products or for vehicle components that are not listed, consult a suitably qualiﬁed professional.

Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Suitably qualiﬁed professionals can provide you with suitable accessories. Volkswagen recommends the use of Genuine

Volkswagen Accessories, which you can acquire from an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service

Facility. Read and follow the usage instructions on the packaging.

WARNING

Cleaning and caring for vehicle components incorrectly can irreparably damage and impair the vehicle's safety

equipment, such as the airbag modules. This may cause serious injuries in the event of an accident.

Clean and maintain vehicle components only according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Always use approved or recommended cleaning solution.

Never use cleaning solutions that contain solvents.

WARNING

Cleaning the vehicle incorrectly may result in serious injuries.

Protect your hands and arms against components with sharp edges, for example when cleaning the inside of the

wheel housings.

Always follow the manufacturer's instructions when using cleaning agents.

WARNING

Dirty, foggy, or icy door windows reduce visibility and can impair the vehicle's safety equipment. This can cause accidents

and serious or fatal injuries.

Only drive when there is clear visibility through all windows.

Do not use water-repellent window solutions on the windshield. This can cause intense glare under poor visual

conditions.

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WARNING

Care products may be poisonous, highly ﬂammable and corrosive. Using care products incorrectly or using unsuitable

care products can cause burns and poisoning and may lead to accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

Note the package insert.

Only store care products in their sealed original containers.

Keep children away from all care products.

Only use care products outside or in well-ventilated areas so that no harmful vapors are inhaled.

Never use turpentine, engine oil, fuel, nail polish remover, or other highly volatile ﬂuids for vehicle care.

NOTICE

Cleaning dirt with aggressive and solvent-based products can cause permanent damage to vehicle equipment, for

example even with only brief exposure on seat cushions or decorative parts.

Do not allow dirt to dry.

Have stubborn spots removed by a suitably qualiﬁed, authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen

Service Facility.

Washing the vehicle

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

and Vehicle care information.

Washing your vehicle regularly prevents exposure to contamination, which may damage the paint.

Matte-ﬁnish vehicles require special care due to the particular properties of the paint.

To ensure that your vehicle is washed correctly and appropriately, note the following information ⇒

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WARNING

After the vehicle has been washed, the braking efﬁciency may be delayed due to damp or (in the winter) icy brake discs

and brake pads. This will increase the braking distance. This can cause a loss of vehicle control, accidents, and serious or

fatal injuries.

Press the brake pedal carefully several times to dry the brakes and clear the ice from them, as long as the visibility,

weather, road, and trafﬁc conditions permit.

NOTICE

Improper car washes can increase the risk of severe vehicle damage.

Always follow the steps described for vehicle care and cleaning.

Always follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight.

NOTICE

Wet vehicle components may freeze in cold weather, which will stop them from working properly.

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In cold weather, never direct a jet of water at locks, doors, or the trunk lid.

Removing stubborn dirt on matte paint

Soak insects or bird excrement that have adhered to the surface immediately with water and spray with a special cleaner

for matte paint.

Remove tar splashes on the paint surface with commercially available tar removers. Residue must not be removed by

intensive rubbing.

Remove tree resin and rust particles with special cleaner for matte paint and a cleaning clay bar. Slide the cleaning clay

bar over the affected areas without pressing down on it.

Spray grease and ﬁngerprints with matte paint ﬁnish spray and rub with a soft microﬁber cloth.

Rinse gasoline residue immediately with plenty of water.

Automatic car washes

If your vehicle has matte paint, never select a wash program with wax or drying aids.

If your vehicle has matte paint, only use textile car washes, never brush car washes.

For vehicle with decorative and protective decals, never use a wash package with hot wax.

Choose car washes without brushes.

Also ensure that the underside of the vehicle is washed regularly and thoroughly to remove any residue.

Observe the information provided by the car wash operator, particularly with regard to attachments on the vehicle, e.g.

spoilers ⇒

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The windows are closed and the outside mirrors are folded in.

The electronic parking brake is switched off.

Vehicles with steering lock: If the vehicle is mechanically towed in the car wash, the steering must not be locked

⇒ Steering information.

The windshield wiper ⇒ Window wipers and the rain/light sensor ⇒ Rain/light sensor are switched off.

If applicable: the roof antenna has been removed.

NOTICE

Car washes which mechanically scan contours may damage the vehicle and attachments, e.g. spoiler.

Follow the information provided by the car wash operator, especially if there are attachments on the vehicle.

Pressure washers

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Fig. 191 Warning sign: Do not use pressure washers in the marked area.

Never use rotating nozzles. Observe the manufacturer's instructions.

Only use water up to maximum +60 °C (+140 °F).

Move the water jet evenly with a distance of at least 50 cm (20 inches) between the spray nozzle and all parts of the

vehicle.

Do not direct the water at the same spot for a long period of time.

If possible, do not direct the water straight at sensitive vehicle components, e.g. rubber seals, side windows, glossy trims

tires, sensors, camera lenses, decorative and protective decals.

Never clean icy or snow-covered door windows with a pressure washer.

Hand washing

Individual contaminations on the paint can be removed with a cleaning clay bar.

1. Clean dust and large dirt deposits from the vehicle with plenty of water.

2. If your vehicle has matte paint, remove insects, grease spots and ﬁngerprints with a special cleaner for matte paint. Apply

the product using a microﬁber cloth with gentle pressure.

3. Clean the vehicle with a soft sponge, a washing glove, or a washing brush with light pressure. Start at the roof, and

continue to work from the top down. Only use a cleansing shampoo on stubborn dirt.

If your vehicle has matte paint, clean from top to bottom with a neutral cleansing shampoo and a microﬁber cloth. Wash

the microﬁber cloth thoroughly at frequent intervals.

4. Clean the wheels and side members with a clean sponge.

5. Rinse with plenty of water.

6. Let the vehicle air dry. Remove water residue with a leather cloth.

NOTICE

Washing the vehicle incorrectly can damage the paint surface and destroy the matte paint ﬁnish.

Never use washing programs with wax treatment.

Only use cleaning agents free of solids and abrasives, such as cleansing shampoos or insect removers, for

cleaning purposes.

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