To clean the glass, use the same cleaning agents used to clean the outside of the glass, and then polish it dry.
Fabric materials
Remove dust and dirt from carpets, upholstery and other finishes with a vacuum cleaner or soft brush. Stains can be removed with a warm, soapy, water-based solution using a dry cleaner. Oil, greasy and other stubborn stains can be removed with a stain remover. Do not spill liquid on the fabric. Lightly dampen a clean cloth and gently wipe the soiled area, starting from the edges and working inward.
Vinyl and plastic finishing coatings
Use a clean damp cloth or sponge to remove dust. For heavy soiling, use a lukewarm all-purpose cleaner or vinyl finish soap. Remove water spots and soap residue with a damp cloth or sponge, then dry the area with a clean, soft cloth.
Oil, resin, or grease stains can be removed with a clean rag or sponge dampened with an all-purpose cleaner or a special vinyl cleaning solvent. Occasionally apply a clear protective lubricant to vinyl or leather surfaces to maintain the gloss and pliability of the material.
Cleaning and care of leather car upholstery
Volkswagen does everything possible to preserve the unique qualities of genuine leather upholstery. When dressing leather, all measures are taken to preserve the natural advantages of the material, creating additional conditions of comfort. The upholstery, which has an exceptional nature and natural qualities, requires daily careful care, since leather is very sensitive to oil, grease, dirt, wet clothes, etc. With regular careful care of leather upholstery, it will retain its high qualities for many years.
Dust and small dirt particles that penetrate the pores, grains of sand have an abrasive effect and damage the leather surface. If you leave your car in the sun for a long time, cover the upholstery or use a sunscreen to avoid discoloration and loss of natural shine.
Depending on the intensity of use, clean the leather from time to time following the instructions below.
Never use any solvents, paraffin polishes, shoe polish, stain removers or similar materials.
For general cleaning of leather steering wheels, leather seat upholstery, etc., lightly dampen a cotton or woolen cloth with water and wipe the soiled areas. Stubborn dirt can be removed with a mild soap solution (two teaspoons of pure liquid soap per quart of water). It is very important not to let water soak into the leather and penetrate into small cracks. After cleaning, wipe the leather surface with a soft dry cloth.
In addition to this type of regular cleaning, it is of great importance to treat the leather with a special protective substance, which should be done approximately twice a year. The substance is applied to the leather surface in small quantities and after a certain time is removed with a soft cloth.
Cleaning seat belts
Keep the belts clean. Dirty belts will not fit (get involved) into place properly. Use a mild soap and water solution to clean them. Allow the belts to dry, but do not expose them to direct sunlight. Do not allow the reel to retract until the belts are completely dry.
Caution: Do not use chemical cleaners, bleaches or dyes to clean seat belts. All contain corrosive substances that weaken the fabric base.
When cleaning the seat belts, inspect them externally and if any damage is found, contact your dealer.
Do not remove belts from vehicle for cleaning.
Engine bay
Remove the plenum panel leaves in front of the windshield under the engine hood from time to time. This prevents the water drain holes from becoming clogged and, on vehicles without fresh air filtration, prevents debris from getting into the cabin through the heating and ventilation ducts.
Caution: Before accessing the front plenum panel, be sure to remove the ignition key. Otherwise, the windshield wiper system may operate and the moving wiper arm may cause injury.
The engine compartment and transmission are provided with a protective coating against corrosion, which is applied at the manufacturer, see the chapter "Corrosion protection".
(The original can be found at: vwmanual.ru)
Good anti-corrosion treatment is of great importance, especially when operating a car in winter. If you often drive on roads treated with salt, then at the end of winter the entire engine compartment and plenum panel should be thoroughly cleaned and treated in such a way that the salt cannot cause a corrosive effect. At the same time, the underbody of the car should be thoroughly washed.
Before you start washing the engine, be sure to turn off the ignition.
Whenever the engine compartment is cleaned with degreasing solutions or when the engine is washed, the anti-corrosion layer is almost always removed. Therefore, it is absolutely necessary to contact a Volkswagen dealer to apply a long-lasting corrosion protection coating to all surfaces, joints and components in the engine compartment.
Note: Volkswagen dealers have the cleaners and protective agents recommended for this purpose by the manufacturer, as well as the equipment necessary to apply them. Use only cleaners that are designed for this purpose. Never use gasoline or diesel fuel.
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