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:
Electrical air conditioner compressor for high-voltage system
WARNING
High voltage on high-voltage system of hybrid
vehicle! Health risks for persons wearing medical
devices!
Following procedure also requires work on
hi ...
Removing and installing gas strut
Removing
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Open and support bonnet.
WARNING
Proceed with care if gas strut is reused. Spring clip must
not be levered completely out of ball socket, as it will
otherwise be damaged. Gas strut will spring ou ...
Disconnecting the Tow Hitch
After towing, remove the hitch:
1. Insert the key and turn to align the top of the key
with the "unlocked" position.
2. While firmly holding the bottom of the hitch (to
prevent it from dropping to the ground), pull the
locking cylinder out approximately 1/8" (0.5 cm), and
turn it clockwise unti ...
