Volkswagen Polo Quiz
Vehicle care and maintenance

Cleaning stowage compartments, drink holders and ash trays

In this manual: Vehicle care and maintenance
Vehicle exterior — 4Vehicle interior — 8Instrument cluster — 14Before setting off — 14Opening and closing — 35Sitting correctly and safely — 46Lights and vision — 26Transporting items — 29Practical equipment — 20Starting the engine, changing gear and parking — 34Driver assist systems — 18Air conditioning system — 8At the filling station — 14In the engine compartment — 24Vehicle care and maintenance — 66Practical tips — 2In an emergency — 5Manual opening and closing — 6Vehicle toolkit — 4Hubcaps — 4Changing a wheel — 9Breakdown set — 7Fuses — 4Changing a bulb — 13Starting the engine with jump leads — 4Tow-starting and towing — 7
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Fig. 143 In the front centre console: stowage compartment and drink holders

Fig. 144 Ashtray with snuffer, removed and opened

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings

Cleaning stowage compartments and drink holders

  • Moisten a clean, lint-free cloth with water and clean the parts.
  • If this does not provide satisfactory results, use a special solvent-free plastic cleaning product.

Cleaning the ashtray

  • Remove and empty the ashtray.
  • Wipe the ashtray with a cloth to clean it.

To clean the snuffer (arrow), use a toothpick or similar object to pick out the ashes.

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