This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Washing the vehicle
→ Washing the vehicle with a high-pressure cleaner
→ Cleaning windows and exterior mirrors
→ Cleaning and changing windscreen wiper blades
→ Waxing and polishing the vehicle
→ Cleaning and caring for chrome and aluminium trim parts
→ Cleaning and caring for the deck stripes
→ Cleaning wheels
→ Care of rubber seals
→ De-icing door lock cylinders
→ Underseal
→ Cleaning the engine compartment
Regular and expert care helps to maintain the value of the vehicle. Proper maintenance may also be one of the requirements for the approval of warranty claims in the event of corrosion or paint defects.
Suitable care products are available from Volkswagen dealers.
Additional information and warnings:
WARNING
Car care products can be toxic and hazardous. Unsuitable care products and incorrect application of care products can cause accidents, serious injuries, burns or poisoning.WARNING
Incorrect care and cleaning of vehicle parts can impair the safety features of the vehicle and thus cause serious injury.NOTICE
Cleaning agents that contain solvents attack the material and can cause damage.In the interests of environmental protection, the vehicle should only be washed in specially provided wash bays. This prevents waste water contaminated with oil, grease or fuel from entering the sewerage system. In some countries, washing vehicles anywhere else may be prohibited.
Environmentally-friendly care products should be used.
Leftover car care products should not be disposed of with ordinary household waste. Read the manufacturer's instructions.
Tyre pressure
Fig. 146 On the inside of the tank flap:
tyre inflation pressure label
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsThe correct tyre pressure for factory-fitted tyres is
shown on a sticker and applies to all-season, summer and winter tyres. The sticker
is located ...
Contents
Fig. 162 Contents of the vehicle
toolkit
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
The content of the vehicle toolkit depends on the vehicle equipment level.
The following describes the maximum scope.
The vehicle toolkit contains the following
Screwdriv ...
Checklist
Never carry out any work on the engine or in the engine compartment
if you are not familiar with the requisite procedures and general safety requirements,
or if you only have access to incorrect operating equipment, service fluids,
and unsuitable tools . The work should be carried ou ...