First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings
Cleaning steel wheels
An industrial cleaner is needed to remove accumulated brake dust. Steel wheels should therefore be cleaned regularly with a separate sponge.
Any damage to the paint on steel wheels should be touched up before the metal starts to rust.
Caring for and cleaning alloy wheels
Wash grit and brake dust from alloy wheels approximately every 2 weeks. Then use an acid-free detergent to clean the wheels. Volkswagen recommends applying a hard wax compound to the wheels approximately every 3 months.
It is important to remove road salt and brake dust by washing the wheels at regular intervals, to deter corrosion to the alloy.
Always use an acid-free detergent for alloy wheels. Car polish or other abrasive agents should not be used on the wheels.
If the protective coating is damaged, e.g. by stone impact, the damaged area should be repaired immediately.
Composite Wheels
Composite wheels consist of various parts.
The primary components are rims and wheel discs. These
components are fastened to each other with special screws and a
special procedure. This ensures the wheel's function, proper
seal, safety a ...
Wiring Harness Repair Set -VAS1978A
The new Wiring Harness Repair Set -VAS1978A- makes optimal
repair quality possible in the realm of vehicle electronics.
Using the new pliers, repairs affecting harness connectors and
for breaks in wiring can be performed. For this purpose,
complete repai ...
Lights and vision – functions
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Parking light
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, when the parking lights (left and right
turn signals) are switched on, the headlight and the tail light on the corresponding
side of the vehicle light up. The park ...