Cleaning And Care - Skoda A7 Octavia Owner's Manual

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Cleaning and care

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Introduction
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
Accessories.
WARNING
Vehicle care products may be harmful to your health if not used accord-
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ing to the instructions.
Always keep the vehicle care products safe from people who are not
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completely 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 and
The best way to protect your vehicle against harmful environmental influences
is frequent washing.
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General Maintenance
on page 264 first.
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.
Washing by hand
Wash the vehicle from top to bottom, if necessary, wash using a soft sponge
or washing mitt and plenty of water with appropriate detergents. Wash out
the 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.
Automatic car washes
The usual precautionary measures must be taken before washing the vehicle in
an automatic car wash system (e.g. closing the windows and the sliding/tilting
roof etc.).
If your vehicle is fitted with any particular attached parts, such as a spoiler,
roof rack system, two-way radio aerial etc., it is best to consult the operator of
the car wash system beforehand.
After an automatic wash with wax treatment, the blades of the wipers should
be cleaned with cleaning agents specially designed for the purpose, and then
degreased.
Pressure washer
When washing the vehicle with a high-pressure cleaner, the instructions for
use of the equipment must be observed. This particularly applies to informa-
tion with respect to the pressure and spray distance from the vehicle surface.
WARNING
Car washing in winter: Water and ice in the braking system can affect the
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braking efficiency – risk of accident!
Take care when cleaning the underbody or the inside of the wheel wells -
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there is a risk of injury on sharp metal parts!
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