Cleaning And Care - Skoda SUPERB Owner's Manual

WARNING
The brake fluid must always be changed after the first 3 years and then ev-
ery 2 years. Longer intervals between changing the brake fluid can cause
vapour bubbles to form in the brake system on sharp braking. This can im-
pair the efficiency of the brakes – risk of accident!
Digital Service Plan
A specialist garage does not confirm the corresponding service evidence in this
Owner´s Manual, but in the service information system called Digital Service
Plan.
Therefore, we recommend that you always print the respective Service Certifi-
cate as evidence of the service work carried out.
Benefits of the digital service plan
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High level of security when it comes to the manipulation of the event entries.
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Transparent documentation of service work carried out.
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Protection against loss or damage of the event entries – you receive a com-
plete service-verification if required.
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Optional; request of complete verification in electronic form.
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You can have the vehicle serviced in any specialist garage (also abroad) – the
database is accessible worldwide.
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Increased transparency when purchasing a used vehicle due to event entries
being stored centrally.
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The system entries support you in the enforcement of obligations under the
ŠKODA extended warranty and mobility guarantee.

Cleaning and care

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Washing the vehicle
Caring for the outside of the vehicle
Removing ice and snow from the windows
Caring for the interior
Regular and thorough care retains the value of your vehicle.
When using the care product, always observe the instructions on the packag-
ing. We recommend that you use the preservative from the ŠKODA Original Ac-
cessories.
WARNING
Vehicle care products may be harmful to your health if not used according
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to the instructions.
Always keep the vehicle care products safe from people who are not com-
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pletely independent, e.g. children - there is a danger of poisoning!
CAUTION
Do not use any insect sponges, rough kitchen sponges or similar cleaning
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products – risk of damaging the paintwork surface.
Do not use aggressive cleaning agents or chemical solvents - there is a dan-
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ger of damaging the material that is to be cleaned.
Note
We recommend that the vehicle is cleaned and cared for by a ŠKODA Service
Partner.
Washing the vehicle
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Read and observe
The best way to protect your vehicle against harmful environmental influences
is frequent washing.
The longer insect residues, bird droppings, road salt and other aggressive de-
posits remain on the paintwork of your vehicle, the more detrimental their de-
structive effect can be. High temperatures, such as those caused by intensive
sun's rays, accentuate this caustic effect.
It is essential to also thoroughly clean the underside of the vehicle at the end
of the winter.
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Washing by hand
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Wash the vehicle from top to bottom, if necessary, wash using a soft sponge or
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washing mitt and plenty of water with appropriate detergents. Wash out the
178 sponge or washing glove thoroughly at short intervals.
Use a different sponge for the wheels, door sills and lower vehicle areas.
Give the vehicle a good rinse after washing it and dry it off using a chamois
leather.
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Care and maintenance
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