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Windshield wiper squeak and grab can be reduced by filling the windshield washer fluid tank with a
wiper fluid containing wax-removing agents. Make sure to maintain the proper mixing ratio when refill‐
ing the washer fluid tank. Grease-removing cleaning agents cannot remove wax residue ⇒ .
Windshield cleaners, special cleaners, and cleaning cloths are available from your authorized
Volkswagen dealer and authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Wiper blades
⇒Windshield wiper blades .
Paint
Always treat surfaces carefully in order to prevent damage to the paint coat. Use a clean, soft cloth
and a mild soap solution or cleaning clay to remove any light dirt immediately, e.g. deposits, insect
residue, or cosmetics.
Repair minor paint damage with a touch-up pen. Refer to the vehicle identification label for the paint
code.
Overflowing fuel or service fluids: clean immediately.
Flash rust deposits: moisten deposits with a soap solution. Then remove any deposits with clean‐
ing clay.
Corrosion: have removed by a qualified workshop.
Engine compartment and plenum chamber
The engine compartment of a vehicle is a dangerous area ⇒In the engine compartment .
Regularly remove leaves and other loose objects from the plenum chamber cover by hand or with a
vacuum cleaner ⇒Fig.199 . Have the area under the perforated cover cleaned by an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
If necessary, have the engine compartment professionally cleaned by an authorized Volkswagen
dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Incorrect cleaning procedures could remove corro‐
sion protection and damage electrical components, among other things.
Never use a power washer to clean the engine compartment ⇒ . Water sprayed or poured into the
engine compartment could enter directly into the vehicle interior through the plenum chamber.
Camera lenses and sensors
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