This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Handling seat covers
→ Cleaning cloth seat covers, fabric trim and Alcantara upholstery→ Cleaning and caring for natural leather covers
→ Cleaning leatherette upholstery→ Cleaning stowage compartments, drink holders and ash trays
→ Cleaning and caring for the dash panel, wooden trims and plastic parts→ Cleaning seat belts
Modern fabrics, such as dark denim, are often not colourfast. Light-coloured upholstery (soft materials or leather) is particularly sensitive to staining caused by these fabrics, even if you are careful. This is not caused by a fault in the upholstery, but by the non-colourfast nature of the garments.
Leaving stains, dirt and other deposits on the surface of vehicle components and cloth seat covers for a long time can make it difficult to clean and treat them. Stains, dirt and deposits may become impossible to remove, particularly if left for a long time.
Additional information and warnings:
WARNING
Car care products can be toxic and hazardous. Unsuitable care products and incorrect application of care products can cause accidents, serious injuries, burns or poisoning.WARNING
Incorrect care and cleaning of vehicle parts can impair the safety features of the vehicle and cause serious injury.NOTICE
Suitable care products are available from a Volkswagen dealership.
Various securing systems
Fig. 77 On the rear seats: figures Ⓐ and
Ⓑ illustrate the main securing points for the child restraint system on the lower
retaining rings and top tether. Figure Ⓒ shows how to secure the child restraint
system using the vehicle seat belt
First read and observe the introductory informa ...
Repairs to contacts in contact housings
If necessary, first open or disengage the secondary locking
mechanism of the contact housing
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Disengage the contact (primary locking mechanism) using the
approp ...
Checking swivel joint
Checking axial play
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Firmly pull suspension link down in
-direction of arrow- and press up again.
Checking radial play
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Press l ...