This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Washing the vehicle
→ Washing the vehicle with a high-pressure cleaner→ Cleaning windows and exterior mirrors
→ Cleaning and changing windscreen wiper blades→ Waxing and polishing the vehicle
→ Cleaning and caring for chrome and aluminium trim parts→ Cleaning wheels
→ Care of rubber seals→ De-icing the door lock cylinders
→ Underseal→ Cleaning the engine compartment
Regular and expert care helps to maintain the value of the vehicle. Proper maintenance may also be one of the requirements for the approval of warranty claims in the event of corrosion or paint defects.
Suitable care products are available from Volkswagen dealers.
Additional information and warnings:
WARNING
WARNING
NOTICE
Removing and installing control unit for daytime running light and side
light -J860-/-J861-
WARNING
Risk of death due to high voltage! Risk of injury
and environmental pollution!
Observe operation and safety notes for gas discharge
bulbs
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Principle circuit diagrams for various purging circuits
Note
The arrows in the following illustrations show the direction
of flow of the refrigerant during purging. The refrigerant flows
against the direction of flow during normal conditioning of the
air, which is why the high-pressure system o ...
Assembly overview - brake pedal, LHD vehicles
Note
The handbrake pedal travel must not be restricted by
additional floor coverings.
Do not lubricate or grease the pivot pin. The pivot pin must
remain dry.
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