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
WARNING
NOTICE
Water Content
Only very small amounts of water are soluble in liquid
refrigerant. On the other hand, refrigerant vapor and water
vapor mix in any ratio.
Only a small drop of water may get into the refrigerant
circuit. The dryer, dryer bag or dryer car ...
Other stowage compartments
Fig. 101 In the roof: coat hooks
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Coat hooks in the roof
Coat hooks are located on the central door pillar and on the rear grab handles
in the roof (arrows).
Other stowage areas:
In the rear door trims.
In the ...
Changing engine oil
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsThe engine oil must be changed regularly in accordance
with the data given in the service schedule.
The engine oil and filter should always be changed, and used oil disposed of,
by a qualified workshop due to the special ...