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 ...
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Introduction
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→ Indicator lamp
→ Catalytic converter
→ Diesel particulate filter
Additional information and warnings:
Changing gear
Filling the tank
Fuel
Engine oil
Battery
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Matching wheel rims and tyres
If necessary, eliminate flat spots caused by storage or
handling
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Press tyre off wheel rim
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Rotate tyre by 180° relative to wheel rim.
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Removing and installing connection for external multimedia devices, in the
front centre console storage compartment
Note
The connection for external multimedia devices is connected
to control unit 1 for information electronics -J794-.
The connection for external multimedia devices
-1- is ...
