Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Owners Manual: Cleaning and caring for the interior
Every interior care topic for the Volkswagen Golf Mk7: an introduction, handling seat covers, a maintenance checklist, and specific cleaning guidance for cloth/Alcantara, natural leather and leatherette upholstery, stowage compartments, the dash panel and wooden trims, and seat belts.
- Introduction
- Handling seat covers
- Checklist
- Cleaning cloth seat covers, fabric trim and Alcantara® upholstery
- Cleaning and caring for natural leather covers
- Cleaning leatherette upholstery
- Cleaning stowage compartments, drink holders and ash trays
- Cleaning and caring for the dash panel, wooden trims and plastic parts
- Cleaning seat belts
Questions & answers
Cleaning and caring for the interior — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
What does the Golf Mk7 interior care chapter cover?
Handling seat covers, cleaning cloth, Alcantara and leather upholstery, leatherette care, stowage compartments, dash panel and trim, and seat belt cleaning.
Can I use household cleaners inside the Golf Mk7?
No. The manual warns against solvents, bleach and abrasive cleaners on all interior surfaces. Use only products approved for automotive interiors.
Does the Golf Mk7 manual give separate instructions for leather and cloth seats?
Yes. Cloth, Alcantara, natural leather and leatherette each have their own cleaning procedures and approved product recommendations.


