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Do not use brushes for damp cleaning, because they can damage upholstery surfaces.
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Do not use a steam cleaner, because dirt will penetrate deeper into the fabric.
Care and cleaning of leather upholstery
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Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
If you have questions regarding the care and cleaning of the leather upholstery in the vehicle, please
contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Care and treatment
Natural leather requires special attention and care. Napa leather has a smooth surface. The intensity
of the color application determines the leather's appearance and texture. If you can see the leather
grain and other natural characteristics, this is an untreated napa leather that will provide very
comfortable seating. Delicate veins, closed scars, insect bites, folds, and a slightly clouded color
remain visible and represent authentic characteristics of the natural material. Untreated napa leather
has no protective coating. It is therefore more susceptible to damage. You should keep this in mind if
the leather is going to be exposed to severe wear from children, animals, or other factors. By contrast,
leather that has a protective coating is more robust. This has a positive effect on the leather's
durability in daily use. The typical natural characteristics are hardly visible or no longer visible at all,
but that has no impact on the quality of the leather itself. The typical characteristics of untreated
leather are much more distinctive than those of a surface-treated leather.
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After each cleaning, apply cream that waterproofs the leather and protects it against the sun. Such
creams also nourish the leather, let it breathe, keep it flexible and moisturized. At the same time it
protects the surface.
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Clean leather every 2 to 3 months and remove any new stains.
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Treat leather with a suitable leather-care product twice a year
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Apply cleaning and conditioning materials sparingly and always with a dry, lint-free cotton or wool
cloth. Do not apply cleaning and conditioning materials directly to the leather.
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Remove fresh stains such as ballpoint pen, lipstick, ink, shoe polish, etc. as soon as possible.
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Preserve the leather's color. If necessary, refresh fading spots with a specially-colored leather
cream.
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Wipe the leather with a soft cloth.
Cleaning
Volkswagen recommends using a slightly moistened cotton or wool cloth for general cleaning.
It is important not to let water soak through the leather or penetrate into seams.
Before cleaning
leather surfaces, read and heed the information
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Cleaning upholstery on heated
seats and power seats or seats with airbag components
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Type of stain
Cleaning
Heavy stains
– Apply a mild soapy solution with a cloth that has been wrung nearly
dry
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– Dab dry with an absorbent cloth.
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Mild soap solution: 2 tablespoons of liquid soap in 1 quart (liter) of water.
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