We therefore recommend that all modifications, re-
pairs and technical alterations to the vehicle be car-
ried out by a Volkswagen Service Partner.
Natural leather / Leatherette / Suedia / Fabric
NOTICE
Remove any dirt as soon as possible.
Volkswagen genuine parts
·
We recommend using Volkswagen Genuine Parts for
your vehicle, as these parts are approved by Volks-
wagen. These parts are fully compliant with Volks-
wagen regulations and are identical to the parts
used in series production.
Do not use any leather polish, polishing waxes,
shoe polish, stain remover or similar agents for
the Suedia seat covers.
·
Make sure that natural leather is not moistened
when cleaning and that no water seeps into the
seams.
·
Volkswagen is responsible for the safety, compatibil-
ity and long-term service life of these products.
Do not clean the roof cladding with a brush.
·
Volkswagen genuine accessories
NOTICE
We recommend that you use Volkswagen Genuine
Accessories in your vehicle. With these accessories,
Volkswagen is responsible for their safety, reliability
and suitability for your vehicle type.
Risk of fading of the cover fabric
If possible, do not leave the covers in direct sun-
light for long periods.
·
Spoilers
— Over time, Suedia and leather materials
may show minor observable changes such
as wrinkling or discolouration with use. This
does not constitute a material defect.
WARNING
Risk of accident!
— Some clothing fabrics, e.g. dark denim, may not
have sufficient colour fastness. As a result, seat
upholstery may become visibly discoloured. This
is not a defect in the fabric.
Only use the original spoiler on the front bump-
er in combination with the original spoiler on
the boot lid.
·
The original spoiler on the front bumper cannot
·
— Sharp-edged zips, rivets, clamps and similar ac-
cessories can damage the vehicle's upholstery.
The complaints process does not cover such dam-
age.
be used without the spoiler on the boot lid or in
combination with an unsuitable spoiler on the
luggage compartment lid.
We recommend that you consult a Volkswagen
Service Partner for any repairs to or replace-
ment, addition or removal of spoilers.
·
Plastic parts
NOTICE
Component protection
Risk of damage to the dash panel!
Some electronic vehicle components (such as the in-
strument cluster) are factory-fitted with component
protection. This component protection ensures the
functional limitation of these components in the
event of an unauthorised installation in another ve-
hicle (e.g. following a theft) or operation outside the
vehicle.
Do not attach fragrances or air fresheners to the
dash panel.
·
Windows
NOTICE
Risk of damage to the filaments or the glass antenna
Do not apply stickers to the heating filaments.
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Interior
Do not use sharp objects (such as pot scrapers,
etc.) to clean the windows.
What you should be mindful of
Seat belts
NOTICE
NOTICE
Risk of damage to the seat belts
Use cleaning agents intended for cleaning and
care of the individual materials.
·
Do not dry clean the seat belts.
·
Do not use aggressive cleaning agents or chemi-
cal solvents.
Allow cleaned belts to dry before rolling up.
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