Care and cleaning of plastic components, wood trim and instrument
panel
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Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
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Moisten a clean, lint-free cloth with water and clean the parts.
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Clean
plastic components (inside and outside of the vehicle) and the instrument panel only
with a
solvent-free
care and cleaning product that is specifically designed for plastics and approved by
Volkswagen
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.
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Clean
wood trim
with a mild soap solution.
WARNING
Using solvents or other improper cleaning products on surfaces where airbags are located
can change the way airbags deploy in a crash.
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Products containing solvents will change the properties of the plastics and may cause
plastic parts to break and fly around when the airbag deploys in a crash, causing injury.
x
Never use solvents or cleaners on the steering wheel horn pad or on the instrument panel
because they can damage the airbag cover or change the stiffness or strength of the material
so that the airbag cannot deploy and protect properly.
x
When cleaning the horn pad and instrument panel, use only a soft, dry cloth or a cloth
moistened with plain water.
Cleaning the safety belts
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Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
If a safety belt is dirty, this can prevent the belt from working properly. Keep safety belts clean and
regularly check all safety belts for damage.
Safety belts must never be taken apart for cleaning.
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Remove coarse dirt with a soft brush
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.
x
Carefully pull the dirty safety belt out of the retractor and keep it out.
x
Clean the safety belt with a
mild
soap solution.
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After cleaning, always give the safety belts time to dry thoroughly before letting them retract. This
helps prevent damage to the retractor.
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Do not let the safety belts retract until they are completely dry.
