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:
Flushing Circuit Block Diagrams
Note
The arrows in the following illustrations show the direction
of refrigerant flow while flushing. During flushing, refrigerant
flows in the opposite direction than during A/C system
operation, therefore the high pressure side of A/C se ...
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Indicator lamps and fuel gauge
→ Filling the tank with petrol or diesel
→ Refuelling autogas
→ Capacities
→ Checks when filling the tank
The fuel cap is located at the re ...
Empty Refrigerant Circuit
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Remove malfunctioning component.
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Remove the A/C compressor.
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Remove oil drain plug from A/C compressor.
Note
To speed up refrigerant oil drai ...
