•Place the windscreen wiper arm back onto the windscreen.
Changing the wiper blade for the rear window
•When lifting a wiper arm hold it only by the wiper blade mounting.
•Lift the wiper blade arm and fold away at an angle of 60°.
•Press and hold the release button ①.
•Tilt the wiper blade in the direction of the wiper arm ⇒ Fig. 127 (arrow Ⓐ) and pull it off in the 
direction of the arrow Ⓑ at the same time. You may need to use some force to do this.
•Insert a new wiper blade with the same length and design onto the wiper arm against the 
direction of the arrow. Push it on until it engages ⇒ Fig. 127Ⓑ. The wiper blade must be in the 
tilted position (arrow Ⓐ).
•Place the wiper arm back onto the rear window.
Wax deposits on the windscreen and rear window could cause the wiper blades to rub. 
Remove wax residue using a special cleaning product or cleaning cloths.
Waxing and polishing the vehicle
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Waxing
Waxing protects the paintwork. You will need to re-wax the vehicle with a good hard wax if water 
no longer clearly forms small drops and runs off the paintwork when it is clean.
Even if a wax solution is used regularly in the car wash, Volkswagen recommends protecting the 
paint with a coat of hard wax at least twice a year.
Polishing
Polishing is only necessary if the paint has lost its shine, and the gloss cannot be brought back by 
applying wax.
The car must be waxed after polishing if the polish used does not contain wax compounds to seal 
the paint.
Cleaning and caring for chrome and aluminium trim parts
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
•Use a damp, clean, lint-free and soft cloth to clean the surfaces.
•For heavy soiling use a special solvent-free cleaning product.
•Polish the chrome and aluminium trim parts using a soft, dry cloth.
Worn or dirty windscreen wiper blades reduce visibility and increase the risk of accidents and 
severe injuries.
•Therefore, always change windscreen wiper blades if they are damaged or worn and no 
longer clean the windscreen properly.
WARNING
•Damaged or dirty windscreen wipers can scratch the windscreen.
•Detergents containing solvents, hard sponges and other sharp objects can damage the 
graphite coating.
•Do not use fuel, nail varnish remover, paint thinner or similar products to clean the 
windows.
NOTICE
•In order to avoid damage, painted parts with a matt finish, plastic parts, headlight lenses 
and the tail lights should not be treated with polish or hard wax.
•Do not polish the paint if the vehicle is in a sandy or dusty environment or if it is dirty.
NOTICE 
Fig. 173 On the right-hand side of the front bumper: releasing and removing the cover
Fig. 174 Front bumper, right-hand side: screwing in the towing eye
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The towing eye is screwed into a threaded hole behind a cover on the right of the front bumper 
⇒ Fig. 173.
The towing eye must always be kept in the vehicle.
Comply with the notes on towing ⇒ Notes on towing.
Fitting the towing eye at front
•Remove the towing eye from the vehicle toolkit in the luggage compartment ⇒ Vehicle toolkit.
•Press at the bottom of the cover ⇒ Fig. 173① to release the cover.
•Pull the cover forwards to remove it ② and leave it to hang on the vehicle.
•Turn the towing eye anticlockwise into the threaded hole and tighten as far as possible 
⇒ Fig. 174⇒. Use a suitable object to screw the towing eye fully and securely into the 
mounting.
•After you have finished towing, remove the towing eye by unscrewing it clockwise.
•Insert the lower locking lug in the opening in the bumper and guide the upper locking lug 
carefully over the edge of the opening. If necessary, press the upper locking lug from above.
•Push on the upper area of the cover until the lower locking lug engages in the bumper.
Driving tips when towing
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Towing requires some experience, especially when using a tow rope. Both drivers should be 
familiar with the technique required for towing. Inexperienced drivers should not attempt to tow.
When driving, ensure that you do not pull too hard on the towing vehicle and take care to avoid 
jerking movements. When towing on an unpaved road, there is always a risk of overloading and 
damaging the anchorage points.
You can still use the turn signals if your vehicle is towed with the hazard warning lights and ignition 
switched on. Move the turn signal lever to signal the required direction. The hazard warning lights 
will not flash while the turn signal is being used. The hazard warning lights will start flashing 
automatically as soon as the turn signal lever is moved back to the neutral position.
Notes for the driver of the towed vehicle:
•Leave the ignition switched on to prevent the steering wheel from locking, and so that the turn 
signals, horn, windscreen wipers and washers can be used.
•As the power assisted steering does not work if the engine is not running, you will need more 
strength to steer than you normally would.
The towing eye must always be screwed firmly into the mounting. Otherwise, the towing eye 
can be ripped out of the mounting when the vehicle is being tow-started or towed.
NOTICE