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:
Overview of fitting locations - components not located in passenger
compartment, Golf Variant LHD
1 -
Exhaust ventilation for passenger compartment
Checking
→ Chapter
Removing and installing
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2 -
Ambient temperature sensor -G17-
Removing and installing
...
Catalytic converter
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The catalytic converter is used for exhaust gas post-treatment
and helps to reduce exhaust emissions. To help ensure long-term functionality in
the exhaust system and the catalytic converter:
Use unleaded petrol onl ...
Assembly overview - electronically controlled damping system, torsion beam
axle, saloon
1 -
Front right vehicle lever sender -G289-
Removing and installing
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2 -
Front right body acceleration sender -G342-
Removing and installing
→ Chapter
3 -& ...