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:
Stowage
Fig. 161 In the luggage
compartment underneath the floor covering A: Spare wheel and vehicle toolkit
without ball coupling, B: Spare wheel and vehicle toolkit with ball coupling, C:
Spare wheel and vehicle toolkit without ball coupling
First read and observe the introductory
information an ...
Engine data
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
For reasons of vehicle registration and vehicle taxation, the power output and
performance of some engines may vary in some countries from the information given
in this booklet.
Petrol engines
...
Extraction and Charging System Safety Regulations
Make sure the shut-off valves are closed before connecting
the charging system to the air conditioning system.
Make sure the process is finished before disconnecting the
charging system from the A/C system. This prevents any
refrig ...
