Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Cleaning and caring for chrome and aluminium trim parts
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
- Use a damp, clean, lint-free and soft cloth to clean the surfaces.
- For heavy soiling use a special solvent-free cleaning product.
- Polish the chrome and aluminium trim parts using a soft, dry cloth.

NOTICE
To ensure that the chrome and aluminium parts are not damaged:
- Do not clean or polish in direct sunlight.
- Do not clean or polish in sandy or dusty environments.
- Do not use any abrasive care products (e.g. cream cleaners).
- Never clean with insect sponges, rough kitchen sponges or similar products.
- Do not polish any dirty surfaces.
- Do not use solvent-based cleaning products.

NOTICE
Chrome rims or wheel covers may also have an additional varnish finish and should
not be treated using chrome or aluminium cleaning agents or chrome or aluminium
polish. A normal commercially available paint cleaning product should be used instead.
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsWaxing
Waxing protects the paintwork. You will need to re-wax the vehicle with a good
hard wax if water no longer clearly for ...
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 ...
Other materials:
Washing the vehicle with a high-pressure cleaner
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsFollow the instructions provided by the manufacturer when
cleaning your vehicle using a high-pressure cleaner. This applies in particular
to the pressure and the spraying distance .
Maintain sufficient distance to soft m ...
Cleaning leatherette upholstery
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsPlease observe the following notes prior to cleaning the
leatherette upholstery .
Only use water and neutral detergents to clean the leatherette upholstery.
NOTICE
Do not use solvents, wax polish, shoe cream, spot remover ...
Winter tyres
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsIn winter road conditions, winter tyres will considerably
improve the car's handling. The design of summer tyres (width, rubber compound,
tread pattern) gives less grip on ice and snow. Volkswagen urgently recommends the
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