WARNING
Improper care and cleaning of vehicle components can impact the safety features of the
vehicle and cause severe injuries.
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Always clean and maintain vehicle components according to manufacturer's instructions.
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Only use approved or recommended cleaners.
NOTICE
Vehicle care products containing solvents can damage plastics and other vehicle the materials.
Wash the vehicle only at specifically designated wash locations to help prevent water
contaminated with oil, grease and fuel from entering the storm drain sewer system. In some areas it is
against the law to wash motor vehicles anywhere than other than at specified designated car washing
locations.
When buying vehicle care products, try to choose those that are not harmful to the environment.
Never throw out vehicle care products with ordinary household waste. Always read and heed all
the instructions and all WARNINGS on the package.
Washing the vehicle
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Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
The longer insect splatter, bird droppings, tree sap, road dirt, industrial deposits, tar, soot, road salt,
and other aggressive materials stay on your vehicle, the more damage they do to the paint finish. High
temperatures (including strong sunlight) increase the corrosive effects. The vehicle
underbody
should
also be washed regularly and thoroughly.
Car wash
Pay close attention to the information provided by the car wash operator.
Before going through a
car wash, be sure to take the usual precautions to help prevent damage, such as closing the windows,
folding back the outside mirrors, etc. If you have installed additional accessories on the vehicle, such
as a spoiler, a roof rack, or an antenna, always ask the car wash operator if this poses a problem
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The paint finish is tough enough that the vehicle can normally be washed without problems in an
automatic car wash. However, the effect on the paint depends to a large extent on the type of car
wash. Volkswagen recommends using brushless car wash facilities.
To remove wax residue from the windows and avoid jerky windshield wiper movement, heed the
following tips,
Cleaning windows and outside mirrors
.
Washing by hand
When washing by hand, first soften the dirt with plenty of water and then rinse off as much dirt as
possible.
Then clean the vehicle with a soft
sponge
, a
washing mitt
or
brush
using only light pressure. Start
on the roof and work down. Use special
shampoo
only on hard-to-remove dirt or grime.
Rinse the sponge or glove thoroughly and often.
Clean the wheels and under the door sills last. Use a different sponge or wash mitt.
