AdviceType of
stainCleaning the vehicle
Water-based
stains, e.g.
coffee or fruit
juice.– Use a sponge and wipe with a solu-
tion of water and wool wash.
– Dry with a dry, absorbent cloth.
Persistent
stains, e.g.
chocolate or
make-up.– Apply a washing paste
a)
directly to
the stain and allow it to work.
– Apply clean water using a sponge or
damp cloth to remove the cleaning
product deposits.
– Dry with a dry absorbent cloth.
Grease-based
stains, e.g. oil
or lipstick.– Apply neutral soap or cleaning
paste a)
and allow it to work.
– Remove dissolved grease or colour
particles with an absorbent cloth.
– Then apply clean water. Take care not
to soak the upholstery.
a) Bile soap can be used as a cleaning paste. CAUTION
● Brushe s
should only be used to clean the
mats and floor mat! Other surfaces may be
damaged if a brush is used.
● Do not use steam cleaning equipment, as
the dirt bec
omes more encrusted in the mate-
rial when steam is applied.
● Never use brushes for cleaning damp mate-
rial
as they could damage the surface. Cleaning storage compartments,
drink
s
ho
lders and ashtrays Fig. 160
In the front part of the centre con-
so l
e:
Storage compartment with cup holder. Fig. 161
Ashtray removed and open with area
t o s t
ub cigarettes Cleaning storage compartments and drinks
ho
l
der
s
● Use a clean, damp, lint-free cloth to clean
parts.
● If
this does not provide satisfactory results,
we rec
ommend using a special solvent-free
plastic cleaning product.
Cleaning the ashtray
● Extract the ashtray and empty it.
● Clean the ashtray with a dishcloth.
Use a toothpic
k or similar to remove ash from
the area where cigarettes are stubbed out
››› Fig. 161.
Care and cleaning of plastic parts,
wooden trim and the ins
trument pan-
el ●
Use a clean, damp, lint-free cloth to clean
p ar
ts.
● C
lean plastic parts (inside and outside the
vehicle) and
the dash panel with a special
solvent-free product for the care and clean-
ing of plastic, approved by SEAT ››› .
● Wash wooden trims
w
ith a mi
ld soap and
water solution.
● Clean the Portable Navigation System hous-
ing (S upp
lied by SEAT) with a dry cloth only.
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