Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Cleaning wheels
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.
Cleaning and caring for the deck stripes
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsDeck stripes are a design feature and are made up of soft
polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
In the areas of the vehicle where there ...
Care of rubber seals
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsThe rubber seals on the doors, windows etc. will seal
better, remain flexible and last longer if they are treated at regular ...
Other materials:
Leaks or Internal Damage, for Example Noises or No Output
Note
For vehicles with an electrically-driven A/C compressor,
de-energize the high voltage system before removing the A/C
compressor. Refer to
→ Electrical System Hybrid; Rep. Gr.93.
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Dischar ...
Roll-back function for the electric windows
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The roll-back function for the electric windows can reduce the risk of injuries
when the windows are closing . If the one-touch closing function for a window does
not work because it is stiff or is being obstructed, the w ...
Correct sitting position
Fig. 35 There must be a distance Ⓐ of
at least 25 cm between the driver and the steering wheel.
Fig. 36 Correct seat belt routing and
head restraint adjustment
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The following details the correct sitting positions for ...
