ABS VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2012 User Guide

Upholstery and fabric trim with ligh t gene ra lized
soil ing can be cleaned with a co mme rcially b le dry-foam cleaner.
t he upho lstery fabric and fabric trim pieces are
heavi ly soiled , see your authorized
dealer or authorized
necessary, have the cleaning
do ne by a professional.
Cleaning upholstery on non-heated seats, manual seats, or seats w ithout airbag
components
Before using any cleaning agent, familiarize
yourse lf with instruct ions and warni ngs on the
packaging .
upholstery, fabric trim, Alca ntara ® holstery , and carpeting regula rly with a sui table
b rush attachment.
A soft sponge or a commercially available free microfiber cloth may be used for general
clea nin g
Clean Alcantara ® surfaces with a damp cotton
or woo l cloth or a commercially available lint-free
microfiber cloth
Upholstery and fabric trim with light gene ra lized can be c leaned wit h a comme rcia lly
the uphols tery fabric and fabric trim pie ces are
heavi ly soiled , see your authorized
dealer or authorized Facility
before you begin cleani ng to learn about suitable
c leaning options .
necessary , h ave the cleaning
done by a profess ional.
Removing stains
When treating stains, it may be necessary to clean
t h e ent ir e su rface and not jus t the stain itse lf. This
is especially true if the entire su rface has become
d irty from normal use. Otherw ise , the a rea that is
t reated may become lighter than the untreated
a rea . you have qu es tions or concerns , co nsu lt a
p ro fessiona l c leaner .
Typ e
of sta in Recommended cleaning for fabri c and upholstery
Water-based stains, such as -Moisten a sponge with water and rub the stain gently with a circular coffee or fruit juice . tion. -Wipe dry with an absorbent clot h.
Persisten t stains , such as
c h ocolate or make-up. -
Use only Volkswagen -approved clea ning produc ts. -necessary, have the fabric or uphols tery profess io na lly cleaned.
Grease-based stains , such as oil , lipst ick , etc. -
Use only Volksw agen-approved clea nin g prod ucts. -
Hav e the airbag syste m inspecte d
w age n deale r or auth oriz e d V olkswag en
Do not u se steam cleaners becau se the
s te am could ca use the dirt to pen etrate deeper into the fa bri c a nd make i t impossible
Pressure wa shers a nd cooling spray s ca n
d am ag e the uphols tery.

detergent pastes or detergent tions are or sponge, the surfactants in the detergent may cause visi­to form at the edges of the area where the detergent was These or
with
surfaces.
becaus e dirt penetrate deeper into the fabric. <l
Care and
on page 251.
in the or
authorized Volkswagen Service
and treatment
has a smooth surfa ce. The intensity of the pearance and text ure. yo u can see the grain and other provide very com­
sect bites , and a color main and represent authentic charac te ris­
tics of the natural Untr eated napa leather
has no pr otective coating. is therefore more su s­
cep tible to damage. sh ou ld keep this in mind if the leather is going to be exposed to severe wear
from children. or othe r factors. By trast. leather that has a protective coatin g is more
robust . T his has a posi tive effect on the use . The nat ural charac ­
ter is ti cs are hardly visible at but that has no impac t on the of the leathe r
itself. The typ ical characteris tics of untr eated er are much more distin ctiv e than those of a face-treated
Type of stain
After each apply cream that water­
p roo fs the leather and protect s it against the sun. crea ms it
breathe , keep it a nd moi stur ize d. At the
same time it protects the surface .
Trea t leather with a
App ly c lea ning and conditionin g and always with a dry, lint-free cotton or Do not apply and conditioning
Remove fresh stains such as ballpoint pen, s tick , in k, sh oe etc. as soon as possib le .
Preserve the leathe r's ne cessa ry,
Wipe the w ith a so ft
Volkswagen recommends using a tened cotton or for
252, Cleaning upholstery on heated seals and power seals or sea ls with bag componen ts .
soa py soluti on with a cloth that has been wrung
Water-based stains . such as Remove fresh stain s with an absorbe nt coffee. juice . or the stai ns are
maintenance

Type of stain Cleaning
Grease-based stains, such
as etc. -
Remove fresh stains with an absorbent
Mild soap solution: 2 tab les poons of liquid soap in one quart (liter ) of water .
stain remover or similar products.
first read and note the introduc­
on page 251.
Clean leatherette upholstery only with water and a
mild soap solution.
Before cleaning leatherette surfaces , read and
heed the informat ion
252 , Cleaning uphols­
tery on heated seats and power seats or seals with airbag components .
Liquid can penetrate leather
surfaces and seams within a few seconds.
discoloration caused by wear and tear
stain remover , or similar products.
and to
on page 251.
storage compartments and cup holders
have a removable rubber insert at the bottom .
Moisten a lint-free cloth with water and
clean the parts.