Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Care of rubber seals
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The rubber seals on the doors, windows etc. will seal better, remain flexible and last longer if they are treated at regular intervals with a suitable care product.
Use a soft cloth to remove dust and dirt from the rubber seals.
Cleaning wheels
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsCleaning steel wheels
An industrial cleaner is needed to remove accumulated brake dust. Steel wheels
should therefore be cle ...
De-icing door lock cylinders
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsVolkswagen recommends the use of genuine Volkswagen spray
with lubricating and anti-corrosive properties to de-ice the lock c ...
Other materials:
Catalytic converter
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsThe catalytic converter is used for exhaust gas post-treatment
and helps to reduce exhaust emissions. To help ensure long-term functionality in
the exhaust system and the catalytic converter:
Use unleaded petrol only.
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Heel and Toe Wear
Heel-and-toe wear is step-like wear of individual tread
blocks, due to which an increased rolling noise can develop. The
heel-and-toe wear is caused by the uneven distortion of the
tread blocks in the contact patch. Heel-and-toe wear appears in
more extr ...
Cigarette Lighter Socket, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Cigarette Lighter Release Tool -T40148-
Note
The removal and installation for all sockets is performed in
the same way and is only described for the ciga ...
