Cleaning WeaveTech upholstery
Polestar has recommendations on suitable cleaning agents and car care products for the different parts of the vehicle. Contact Polestar Customer Support for more information on which products are suitable to use.
Polestar’s WeaveTech upholstery is treated to protect its original appearance. Over time, sunlight, grease, dirt, etc. could break down the protective layer. This could result in scratches and cracking.
Regular cleaning and treatments are required to preserve the qualities and color of the upholstery. Contact Polestar Customer Support for recommendations on products for cleaning and treating WeaveTech upholstery to maintain the material’s protective coating.
Use an alcohol-free cleaning kit or leather cleaner to clean WeaveTech upholstery.
Cleaning WeaveTech upholstery
- Apply the leather cleaner to a damp sponge and squeeze it until the cleaner foams.
- Move the sponge in circular motions to apply the foam to the stain.
- Dampen the stain thoroughly with the sponge. Let the sponge absorb the stain and do not rub.
- Dry the stain using a soft towel and let the upholstery dry completely.
Protecting WeaveTech upholstery
- Apply a small amount of upholstery protector to a cloth and then apply the protector to the upholstery using light circular movements.
- Let it dry for approximately 20 minutes.
> Protecting the WeaveTech upholstery makes it better able to withstand sunlight’s harmful UV rays.
- Optional/accessory – The equipment described in the Manual is not available in all cars – the cars have different equipment depending on adaptations for the needs of different markets and national or local laws and regulations.
Cleaning interior plastic, metal, and wood surfaces
Polestar has recommendations on suitable cleaning agents and car care products for the different parts of the vehicle. Contact Polestar Customer Support for more information on which products are suitable to use.
A lightly dampened microfiber cloth is recommended for cleaning interior details and surfaces.
Never scrape or rub a stain. Never use strong stain removers.
Do not use solvent-containing alcohol to clean the instrument panel glass.
Keep in mind that glossy surfaces can be easily scratched. Wipe these surfaces with a clean and dry microfiber cloth using small, circular motions. If necessary, moisten the cloth lightly with clean water.
Cleaning leather upholstery
Polestar has recommendations on suitable cleaning agents and car care products for the different parts of the vehicle. Contact Polestar Customer Support for more information on which products are suitable to use.
Polestar’s leather upholstery is treated to protect its original appearance. Over time, sunlight, grease, dirt, etc. could break down the protective layer. This could result in scratches and cracking.
Leather upholstery is a natural product that changes and acquires a beautiful patina over time. Regular cleaning and treatments are required to preserve the qualities and color of the leather. Contact Polestar Customer Support for recommendations on products for cleaning and treating leather upholstery to maintain the leather’s protective coating.
Cleaning the leather upholstery
- Apply the leather cleaner to a damp sponge and squeeze it until the cleaner foams.
- Move the sponge in circular motions to apply the foam to the stain.
- Dampen the stain thoroughly with the sponge. Let the sponge absorb the stain and do not rub.
- Dry the stain using a soft towel and let the leather dry completely.
Protecting the leather upholstery
- Apply a small amount of leather protector to a cloth and then apply the protector to the leather using light circular movements.
- Let it dry for approximately 20 minutes.
> Protecting the leather upholstery makes it better able to withstand sunlight’s harmful UV rays.
Disclaimers
- Optional/accessory – The equipment described in the Manual is not available in all cars – the cars have different equipment depending on adaptations for the needs of different markets and national or local laws and regulations.
Cleaning textile floor and inlay mats
Polestar has recommendations on suitable cleaning agents and car care products for the different parts of the vehicle. Contact Polestar Customer Support for more information on which products are suitable to use.
Remove the inlay mats to clean the floor mats and inlay mats separately. Each inlay mat is secured into place with pins.
- Remove the inlay mat by grasping it at each pin and lifting the mat straight upward.
- Use a vacuum to remove dust and dirt.
Do not swing or strike the inlay mats violently against another object to remove dirt as this could damage the mats.
- After vacuuming, a textile cleaning agent should be used to remove stains on floor mats.
- After cleaning, put the inlay mat back into place by pressing it in at each pin.
- Never use more than one inlay mat at a time on the driver’s floor. If any other type of floor mat is used, remove the original mat from the driver’s seat floor before driving. All types of mats must be securely anchored in the attachment points on the floor. Make sure the floor mat does not impede the movement of the brake pedal or accelerator pedal in any way, as this could be a serious safety hazard.
- Polestar’s floor mats are specially manufactured for your vehicle. They must be properly secured in the attachment points on the floor to help ensure they cannot slide and become trapped under the pedals.
Cleaning textile upholstery and ceiling liner
Polestar has recommendations on suitable cleaning agents and car care products for the different parts of the vehicle. Contact Polestar Customer Support for more information on which products are suitable to use.
Never scrape or rub a stain, as this could damage the upholstery.
Never use stain removers or strong solvents, as these could damage the upholstery.
Cleaning textile upholstery
- Begin by vacuuming the upholstery.
- Follow the instructions for the textile cleaning agent.
- An upholstery cleaning machine is recommended to vacuum up washing fluid and rinse water.
Never spray cleaning agents on the sides of the seats where the airbags are mounted. Apply the cleaning agent to the cloth instead and use the cloth to wipe the seats clean.
Certain dyed clothing (such as denim or suede) may stain the fabric upholstery. Heavy stains such as oil may be difficult to remove.
Always clean the entire upholstery, even if there are only individual stains. This will help avoid water rings.
Do not remove upholstery when cleaning.
Cleaning the ceiling liner
- Brush the ceiling liner carefully using a soft brush.
- Follow the instructions for the textile cleaning agent.
- Then use a soft, lint-free cloth to wipe down the ceiling liner.
Careless cleaning could damage the ceiling liner.
Cleaning the center display
Polestar has recommendations on suitable cleaning agents and car care products for the different parts of the vehicle. Contact Polestar Customer Support for more information on which products are suitable to use.
- Turn off the center display by pressing and holding the Home button.
- Wipe the screen with a clean, dry microfiber cloth using small, circular motions. If necessary, moisten the cloth slightly.
- Reactivate the display by pressing and holding the Home button.
The microfiber cloth must be free of sand and dirt when cleaning the center display.
When cleaning the center display, apply only light pressure to the screen. Pressing too hard could damage the screen.
Do not spray liquid or corrosive chemicals directly onto the center display. Do not use window cleaners, cleaning agents, aerosol sprays, solvents, alcohol, ammonia, or detergents that contain abrasives.
Never use abrasive cloths, paper towels, or tissue paper, as these may scratch the center display.
Cleaning the instrument panel
Polestar has recommendations on suitable cleaning agents and car care products for the different parts of the vehicle. Contact Polestar Customer Support for more information on which products are suitable to use.
Do not use cleaning agents on the instrument panel. For difficult stains, a special cleaning agent may be needed. Follow Polestar’s recommendations on cleaning agents.
Cleaning the interior
Polestar has recommendations on suitable cleaning agents and car care products for the different parts of the vehicle. Contact Polestar Customer Support for more information on which products are suitable to use.
IMPORTANT
- Some colored clothing (for example, dark jeans and suede garments) may stain the upholstery. If this occurs, it is important to clean and treat these parts of the upholstery as soon as possible.
- Never use strong solvents such as washer fluid, gasoline, mineral spirit or concentrated alcohol to clean the interior as this can damage the upholstery as well as other interior materials.
- Never spray cleaning agent directly onto components that have electrical buttons and controls. Wipe instead with a damp cloth with cleaning agent.
- Sharp objects and Velcro can damage the car’s textile upholstery.
- Only use cleaning agent on the type of material it is intended for
Cleaning the seat belt
Polestar has recommendations on suitable cleaning agents and car care products for the different parts of the vehicle. Contact Polestar Customer Support for more information on which products are suitable to use.
Use water and a synthetic laundry detergent. Make sure the belt is dry before it is retracted.