Volkswagen Golf GTI 2016, Owner'S Manual

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Please first read and note the introductory information and
heed the WARNINGS →
Introduction
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-