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After an off-road drive, you always need to check the vehicle's underbody for damage and may need
to clean the radiator grille ⇒ .
Checklist
Checklist: Perform after every off-road drive ⇒ :
Clean the vehicle.
Check tires, suspension struts, and axles for damage and remove coarse dirt, stones, and for‐
eign objects from the tire tread.
Examine the vehicle underbody and remove objects such as twigs, leaves, or bits of wood that
have gotten stuck in the brake system, the wheels, the suspension, the exhaust system, of the en‐
gine . If damage or leaks are detected, see an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility.
Check the engine compartment to for dirt that interferes with engine operation In the engine
compartment.
WARNING
Objects trapped under the vehicle floor can damage the brake system, fuel lines, gaskets, and
other underbody parts. Such objects can also ignite on contact with hot vehicle components. You
must check after each off-road outing to see whether any foreign objects have gotten stuck in the
vehicle underbody.
Never drive the vehicle if any foreign objects are stuck in the brake system, the wheels, the
suspension, the exhaust system, or the engine or engine compartment.
Flammable materials such as dry leaves or twigs can catch fire from contact with hot vehicle
components. A fire can cause serious personal injuries.
Trapped objects can damage or block the fuel lines, the brake system, gaskets, and other
parts of the suspension system. This can cause you to lose control of the vehicle and have an
accident.
NOTE
Dust, sand, grit, and other material that has collected in the air filter after driving in certain kinds
of off-road terrain can be drawn into the engine and cause expensive damage. After driving off-
road where it is very dusty or sandy, be sure to have the air filter checked and, if necessary,
cleaned by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
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