Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: De-icing the door lock cylinders

Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual / Cleaning and maintenance / Vehicle care and maintenance / Caring for and cleaning the vehicle exterior / De-icing the door lock cylinders

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings

Volkswagen recommends the use of genuine Volkswagen spray with lubricating and anti-corrosive properties to de-ice the lock cylinders.

NOTICE

Do not use lock de-icers containing substances that dissolve grease, as this can cause the door lock cylinder to rust.

Care of rubber seals

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Underseal

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings The underside of the vehicle is coated to protect it from corrosion and damage. The protective coating on the underside of ...

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