Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Waxing and polishing the vehicle
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Waxing
Waxing protects the paintwork. You will need to re-wax the vehicle with a good hard wax if water no longer clearly forms small drops and runs off the paintwork when it is clean.
Even if a wax solution is used regularly in the car wash, Volkswagen recommends protecting the paint with a coat of hard wax at least twice a year.
Polishing
Polishing is only necessary if the paint has lost its shine, and the gloss cannot be brought back by applying wax.
The car must be waxed after polishing if the polish used does not contain wax compounds to seal the paint.
NOTICE
- In order to avoid damage, painted parts with a matt finish, plastic parts, headlight lenses and the tail lights should not be treated with polish or hard wax.
- Do not polish the paint if the vehicle is in a sandy or dusty environment or if it is dirty.
Cleaning and changing windscreen wiper blades
Fig. 198 Changing the windscreen wiper
blades
Fig. 199 Changing the rear window wiper
blade
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The factory-fitted winds ...
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 ...
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Indicator lamp
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and safety warnings
Lit up
Possible cause
Solution
Engine management system fault (Electronic Power Control).
The engine should be checked by a qualified workshop
as s ...
Removing and installing wheel housing trim, estate
Note
Removal and installation are described for the left
vehicle side. Follow same instructions for the right side as
appropriate.
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
...