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:
Interior and reading lights
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Button or position
Function
Switches off the interior lights.
Switches on the interior lights.
Switches door contact switch on (central posit ...
AGM Battery, Checking
Perform Battery Checks in the Following Sequence:
1.
Visual inspection. Refer to
→ Chapter „Visual Inspection“.
2.
Check the battery using the Battery Tester -VAS6161-. Refer
to
...
Cleaning stowage compartments, drink holders and ash trays
Fig. 143 In the front centre console:
stowage compartment and drink holders
Fig. 144 Ashtray with snuffer, removed
and opened
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsCleaning stowage compartments and drink holders
Moisten a clean, lint-free cloth with wat ...
