Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Cleaning wheels
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Cleaning steel wheels
Accumulated brake dust can only be removed with an industrial cleaner. 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 chrome and aluminium trim parts
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Use a damp, clean, lint-free and soft cloth to clean the surfaces.
For heavy soiling use a special solvent-free cle ...
Care of rubber seals
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The rubber seals on the doors, windows etc. will seal
better, remain flexible and last longer if they are treated at regul ...
Other materials:
Centre armrest
Fig. 51 Front centre armrest
Fig. 52 Folding down the rear centre armrest
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Adjusting the front centre armrest
To lift, push the centre armrest up gradually in the direction of arrow
.
To lower, pull the centre ar ...
Replacing the battery
Fig. 25 Vehicle key: opening the battery
case cover
Fig. 26 Vehicle key: removing the battery
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Volkswagen recommends having the battery changed by a
qualified workshop.
The battery is located on the rear side of the ...
Changing engine oil
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The engine oil must be changed regularly in accordance
with the data given in the service schedule.
The engine oil and filter change should always be carried out by a qualified
workshop due to the special tools and kno ...