If the engine compartment is extremely dirty, have it cleaned professionally by your authorized
Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Plenum chamber
The plenum chamber is located in the engine compartment between windshield and engine, under a
perforated cover. Outside air is taken into the vehicle interior from the plenum chamber via the climate
control system.
Regularly remove leaves and other loose objects from the plenum chamber cover by hand or with a
vacuum cleaner.
WARNING
Injuries, scalding, electric shock, accidents, and fire hazards can occur while working on the
engine or in the engine compartment!
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Before working in the engine compartment, be sure to familiarize yourself with the
necessary procedures and generally accepted safety precautions
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Working in the engine
compartment
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Volkswagen recommends having the work performed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer
or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
NOTICE
Spraying or pouring water (for example, with a power washer) into the plenum chamber can
cause severe damage to the vehicle.
Wash the engine compartment only in special wash bays so that the oily dirt and fuel residue
that are washed off the vehicle will not enter the sewage system. In some areas it illegal to wash the
engine compartment anywhere other than at such specified locations.
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