Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Cleaning windows and exterior mirrors
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Cleaning windows and exterior mirrors
Moisten the windows and exterior mirrors with commercially available, alcohol-based glass cleaner.
Dry the glass surfaces with a clean chamois leather or a lint-free cloth. Chamois leathers that have been used on painted surfaces are not suitable for use on glass surfaces. They will be soiled with wax deposits which could smear the surfaces.
Use window cleaner or a silicone remover to clean off rubber, oil, grease and silicone deposits .
Removing wax
Car washes and care products could leave wax deposits on the glass surfaces. Wax residue can only be removed using a special cleaning product or cleaning cloths. Wax deposits on the windscreen can cause the wiper blades to rub. Volkswagen recommends using a glass cleaning cloth - G 052 522 A1 - to remove wax deposits from the windows and exterior mirrors each time the vehicle is washed.
A window cleaner specifically for removing wax will stop the blades rubbing if added to the windscreen wash water. Dilute the cleaner as instructed. Grease removing cleaners will not remove wax deposits .
Special cleaners, glass cleaners and glass cleaning cloths are available from Volkswagen dealerships.
Removing snow
Use a small brush to remove snow from the windows and exterior mirrors.
Removing ice
The best method for removing ice is to use a de-icer spray. If you use an ice scraper, do not move it to and fro, but push it in one direction only. Moving the ice scraper backwards can cause dirt to scratch the window.
WARNING
- Only drive when you have a clear view through all windows.
- Ice, snow and mist must be removed from the inside and outside of all windows.
NOTICE
- Never combine the recommended cleaning agents with other cleaning agents for use in the windscreen washer fluid. This can cause the ingredients to separate and block the windscreen washer jets.
- Never use warm or hot water to remove snow and ice from windows and mirrors. This can cause the glass to crack.
- The heating elements for the rear window heater are located on the inside of the rear window. Never apply stickers over the heating elements and never clean the inside of the rear window with corrosive or acidic detergents or any other chemicals.
- Aerials located on the inside of the windows can be damaged by corrosive or acidic detergents, any other chemicals or if hard objects chafe against the window. Never apply stickers over the window aerials and never clean the aerials with corrosive or acidic detergents or any other chemicals.
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 i ...
Cleaning and changing windscreen wiper blades
Fig. 142 Variants A and B: Changing the
windscreen wiper blades. Variants B and C: Changing the rear window wiper blade
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and safety warningsTh ...
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Electronic immobilizer
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The immobilizer helps to prevent the engine
from being started and driven with an unauthorised vehicle key.
There is a chip in the key. It automatically deactivates the immobilizer when
the vehicle key is inserted into ...
A/C Pressure Switch -F129
Note
For switching pressures, removing and installing switches
and switch arrangement and version, see vehicle-specific
refrigerant circuit.
Refer to
→ Rep. Gr.87.
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Insulating glass windscreen
Fig. 71 Metal-coated windscreen for infrared
reflection with communication window (blue area)
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Insulating glass windscreens have a coating which reflects infrared radiation.
There is a non-coated area above the interior ...
