1992 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF Owners Manual

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contrib­
ute to maintaining the beauty and value of
your Volkswagen .
Furthermore, this may be a condition for upholding a warranty claim should cor­rosion damage or paint defects occur.
authorized Volkswage n dealer has a
numb er of vehicle-care products and can
advise you which ones to use
for clean ing
the exterior and interior of your vehicle.
Whether you use produc ts recommen ded
b y Volkswagen or other commercially avail­
able cleaning agents, make very sure you
ap ply them correctly.
Select only environmentally friendly
Cleaning agents may be poisonous. Keep them out of the reach of children.
Observe
Always read dir ections on the
containec before using any product.
Most chemical cleaners are concentrates which require dilution.
Do not use kerosene ,
naphtha , nail

Automatic car wash
The
paint is so that the can be was hed without
extent
on the design of the facility , the of the
wash water, the type of wash and care
etc. appearance
necessary use a ferent car wash.
Notes
ing the windows and power roof. The
moved .
you have ries on the
be removed.
Washing the by hand
In the interest of the environment , the vehicle should only be washed in special wash bays.
Firs t so ften the dirt with of water and
rin se off as
using a ferent sponge if possible.
After washing the
rinse thoroughly
with water and wipe it off.
Notes
Do not wash the
is rinsed with a ho se, do not
direct wa te r into th e
Moisture and ice on brakes may affect braking efficiency. Test the brakes carefully after each vehicle wash.
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Washing your with a power
washer
for pres­
sure and spraying distance.
Make sure that the jet on the spray hose
produces a
Water temperature
invisibly damage the tires -even if they are sprayed from a distance for a very short amount of time.
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Polishing
your its shine and the the
A good wax coating protects the vehicle
paint to a extent against the environ­under and even against
twice a year.
Touch-up paint
authorized Volkswagen
corrosion formation becomes how­
ever , a touch-up job
see page 181.

To preserve the decorative appearance of
the light aluminium cast, some special care
is necessary.
addition to road dirt and on
too b rake dust can cause pitting. Wash
the wheels with a spon ge or hose brush ev­
ery othe r week . Road should be re­
moved weekly with an acid free cleani ng
so lution . Eve ry thr ee months
(after reg ular
cleaning) the wheels should be coate d with
petroleum
remember
that moisture , lee and road on
brakes may affect braking efficiency.
Test the brakes
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Care of interior
Use the same cleaning agents as for exteri­
or and polish dry.
Fabric
Use a vacuum or a soft bristle brush
to remove dust and dirt from carpeting,
up hol ster y, headliner and other trim. Dirt
stains can
be removed with a luke­
warm soapy water or clea ner
s olution , or a dry foam cleane r. For greasy,
a nd other stub born stains, use a spot re­
mover. Do not pour the liquid on the fabric.
Dampen a
and rub starting at the edge and working inward.
Use a damp or sponge to re­
move dust. For other use a lukewarm purpose cleaning solution or a saddle
soap for trim. Remo ve water spots and
soap traces with a clean , damp
soft to rub dry.
Grease , tar or
stain s can be remo ved with
a or sponge soaked with pur­
pose
age nt.
or leath ­
er preservative to retai n the mate rial's lu ster and pli ab ility.
and care of

Because of the properties of the this kind of requires a
certa in amount of care in everyday use
s in ce th e
grease
and dirt or wet etc . it is given regu ­
for many years.
Dust and
of dirt in the
por es, grain and seams can have an abra­
s ive effect and damage the surface. the is time in the sun, cover th e to protect the from direct sun­
it oc­
casionally according to the
shoe cream , spot remove rs or
For of seat moisten a cotton or
soap (pur e in 1 qu art of water). the water soak through the
add ition to this it is treating the with a suit­product. This in
indeed and wipe off with a soft
Keep Very dirty
For use a soap and water Le t dry and away
from direct
inertia safety dry .
Do not use
When your safety inspect them for damage. you discover damage, see your
Do not remove from the them.
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terior through the heating and ventilation
ducts.
remove the ignition key. Otherwise , the windshield wiper system could unintentionally be switched on, possibly causing personal injury by the moving wiper
Good anti-co rrosion trea tment is ve ry
the engine compartment is cleaned at any
t ime with grease removing solutions1l, or if
you have the engine washed , the anti-corro­
sion treatment is almost always removed as
we l
l. lasting corrosion protection of all surfaces ,
seams, joints and compo nents in the engine
compartment.
idue or grease while your are
ter. We recommend that you have your engine washed at a qualified workshop or service station.
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) Use only the correct cleaning solutions.
Nev er us e gasoline or Diesel.
Chassis
The lower body shell of your Volkswag en is als o thoro ughly protected against cor rosion.
Any damage to the unde rcoati ng caused by
road hazards should be repaired promptly.
Do not apply additional undercoating or rustproofing on or near th e
e xhaust manifold , exhaust pipes,
c atalyt ic conve
rter or heat shields.
During driving , the substance used
for und ercoating cou ld overhe at and
cause a fire.
Gen eral note s
ter season. Have necessary repa irs done as
soo n as poss ible.
A lw ays heed on next page.

road salt spray deposits and
ommended by the factory for this purpose
and has the equ ipment necessary to apply
them . Therefore , any additional corrosio n
protection work should be perfo rmed by an
authorized Volkswagen dealer.
Use . only the correct cleaning
s olutions . Never use gasoline , D ie sel
fuel
or solvents which could damage
rubb er parts or painted surfaces and
could cause a fire .
any wax sho uld
seep out of the cavi ty when the amb ient
perature is high , it ca n b e removed with a
plast ic scraper and a suitable solvent.
wax, keep sparks , flame and lighted cigarettes away. Never dump gasoline on
the ground, into open streams or down sewage drains.
Be sure
to observe