● The vehicle shall not be polished when the ve- hicle is dirty or in a dusty environment. Vehicle washer that mechanically detect the out- line of the vehicle may damage the vehicle, such as spoilers. NOTICE NOTICE Improper car washing can damage parts spraying matt paint, plastic parts, headlamp glass and tail- light. Fig. 159 At the rear of the vehicle: rear view cam- era (illustration) ● Do not use a scraping brush with strong bris- tles. The following overview contains recommenda- tions for cleaning and care of individual vehicle components → . ● Matte paint vehicles can only be cleaned in the fabric brush washing device. Windows, glass surfaces: ● Never polish matt-painted surfaces.
● Do not handle matt surfaces with hot wax. Remove wax residue, e.g. from care products, us- ing a suitable glass cleaner or with the Volkswa- gen Genuine cleaning cloth. Wash the vehicle in dedicated cleaning areas only. This prevents any waste water contaminated by oil from entering the sewage system. Remove snow with a hand brush. It is recom- mended to use the thaw ice with a suitable de- icer or with Volkswagen Genuine de-icer and re- move ice with a plastic scraper. Move the scraper in one direction only. Caring for and cleaning the vehicle exterior Wiper blades: → page 153. Paint : Always treat surfaces with care so as not to re- move the paint.
Use a clean, soft cloth and a mild soap solution 1) or cleaning clay to remove any light dirt immediately, e.g.deposits, insect resi- due, or cosmetics. Only use touch-up pen to repair slightly damaged paint. In the event of matt paint damage, go to a correspondingly qualified workshop and have the paint damage repaired. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership. Fig. 158 Between the engine compartment and the windscreen: drainage channel (illustration) Note: – Overflowing fuel or service fluids: remove it with clean water immediately. – Rust film: Remove sediment with rust film scavenger. Do not remove sediment by polish- ing! Then paint the vehicle with hard wax.
If the fault persists, go to a correspondingly qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership. 1) Neutral soap solution: Add up to two tablespoons of neutral soap diluted in one litre of water. Owner's manual 206