remove seats VOLKSWAGEN CC 2013 Owners Manual

Type of stain Recommended cleaning for fabric and uphol-
stery
Grease-based
stains, such as
oil, lipstick, etc.
– Use only Volkswagen-approved cleaning prod-
ucts.
– If necessary, have the fabric or upholstery pro-
fessionally cleaned.

WARNING
If there is a malfunction in the airbag system, the airbag may
not deploy correctly or at all, or it may deploy unexpectedly.
This could cause fatal injuries.
Have the airbag system inspected immediately by your au-
thorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service
Facility.
NOTICE
If the upholstery on power seats, heated seats, or seats with air-
bag components is wet, electrical components and the vehicle
electrical system could be damaged.
If the seating surface becomes soaked, have it dried and the
system components checked immediately by an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Do not use steam cleaners because the steam could cause the
dirt to penetrate deeper into the fabric and make it impossible to
remove.
Power washers and cooling sprays can damage the uphol-
stery.
NOTICE
Clean only the carpet and floor mats with brushes. Other tex-
tile surfaces can be damaged by brushes.
If detergent pastes or mild detergent solutions are applied with
a damp cloth or sponge, the surfactants in the detergent may
cause visible lines to form at the edges of the area where the

After each cleaning, apply cream that waterproofs the leather and
protects it against the sun. Such creams also nourish the leather, let it
breathe, keep it flexible and moisturized. At the same time it protects
the surface.
Clean leather every 2 to 3 months and remove any new stains.
Treat leather with a suitable leather-care product twice a year ⇒ .
Apply cleaning and conditioning materials sparingly and always
with a dry, lint-free cotton or wool cloth. Do not apply cleaning and
conditioning materials directly to the leather.
Remove fresh stains such as ballpoint pen, lipstick, ink, shoe
polish, etc. as soon as possible.
Preserve the leather's color. If necessary, refresh fading spots with
a specially-colored leather cream.
Wipe the leather with a soft cloth.
Cleaning
Volkswagen recommends using a slightly moistened cotton or wool
cloth for general cleaning.
It is important not to let water soak through the leather or penetrate
into seams.
Before cleaning leather surfaces, read and heed the information ⇒ ,
Cleaning upholstery on heated seats and power seats or seats with
airbag components.

Type of stain Cleaning
Heavy stains – Apply a mild soapy solution with a cloth that
has been wrung nearly dry4.
– Dab dry with an absorbent cloth.
Water-based
stains, such as
coffee, tea, juice,
or blood.
– Remove fresh stains with an absorbent cloth.
– If the stains are already dry, use an appropri-
ate cleaning agent ⇒ .
4 Mild soap solution: 2 tablespoons of liquid soap in 1 quart (liter) of water.