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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 colorfastness 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 upholstery.

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 period of time, they may become impossible to remove.

More information:

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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.

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Always store vehicle care products only in original containers 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.

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Always keep vehicle care products out of the reach of children.

Always use such products outdoors or in well-ventilated areas, because harmful vapors

may be released when these products 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 compromise the vehicle's safety

features and cause severe injuries.

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Always clean and maintain vehicle components according to manufacturer's instructions.

Only use approved or recommended cleaners.

NOTICE

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Vehicle care products containing solvents can cause irreparable damage to damage

plastics and other vehicle the materials.

Stains, dirt and other deposits that contain aggressive substances or solvents can corrode

vehicle materials and cause permanent damage, even after brief contact with the surface.

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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 ⇒ꢀ

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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.

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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

damage, do not let such items come into direct contact with the upholstery and fabric trim.

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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.

Check clothing for colorfastness to help prevent upholstery discoloration, especially to light-colored

upholstery.

NOTICE

Disregarding the upholstery-related checklist may lead to damage or discoloration of

upholstery and fabric trim.

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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.

Cleaning upholstery, fabric trim and Alcantara^®

ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Cleaning upholstery on heated seats and power seats or seats with airbag components

Airbag components and electrical connectors may be installed in the driver seat, the front passenger

seat. Damaging, cleaning and handling incorrectly, or wetting or soaking these seat surfaces and

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