Skoda A7 Octavia Owner's Manual page 267

CAUTION
Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight, do not exert pressure on the body
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while washing. The temperature of the washing water should be max. 60 ° C -
otherwise there is a risk of damaging the vehicle paint.
Before driving through a car wash, fold in the exterior mirrors - there is a risk
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of damage.
CAUTION
Washing the vehicle using pressure washers
The foils should not be washed using pressure washers - there is a risk of
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damage .
Do not aim the water jet directly at the lock cylinders or the door or opening
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joints when washing the vehicle in the winter – there is a risk of freezing.
During cleaning, always keep a sufficiently large spraying distance to the
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parking sensors, the rear camera lens, to external decorative and protective
plastic parts (e.g. Roof racks, spoilers, protective strips) and other vehicle parts
made of non-metallic materials such as rubber hoses or insulation materials.
The sensors of the parking aid can be sprayed only for a short time and there
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must be a minimum distance of 10 cm - there is a risk of damage.
Caring for the outside of the vehicle
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Read and observe and
Vehicle compo- Facts of the
nent matter
Spilled fuel
No water drop-
lets form on the
Paint
paint
Matt paint
Plastic parts Soiling
Chromed
and anodised Soiling
parts
on page 264 first.
Remedy
Clear water, cloth, (clean as soon as
possible)
Use hard wax (min. twice a year), apply
wax to clean and dry body
Use polish, then preserve (if the polish
does not contain any preservative in-
gredients)
Clear water, cloth / sponge provided
for the intended cleaning agent
Clear water, cloth or cleaning agent
provided for this purpose, then polish
with a soft dry cloth
Vehicle compo- Facts of the
nent matter
Foils Soiling
Soiling
Windows
and door mirrors
Headlights/lights Soiling
Soiling
Reversing camera
Snow / ice
Door lock cylinder Snow / ice
Wiper / wiper
Soiling
blades
Wheels Soiling
a)
Mild soap solution = 2 tablespoons of natural soap to 1 litre of lukewarm water.
The jack is maintenance-free. If necessary, the moving parts of the jack should
be lubricated with a suitable lubricant.
The towing device is maintenance-free. Coat the ball head of the towing de-
vice with a suitable grease whenever necessary.
Protection of hollow spaces
All the hollow spaces on your vehicle which are at risk from corrosion are pro-
tected for life by a layer of protective wax applied in the factory.
If any small amount of wax flow out of the cavities at high temperatures, these
must be removed with a plastic scraper and the stains cleaned using a petrole-
um cleaner.
Underbody protection
The underside of your vehicle is already permanently protected by the factory
against chemical and mechanical influences.
We recommend having the protective coating underneath the vehicle and the
chassis checked — preferably before the beginning of winter and at the end of
winter.
Remedy
Soft sponge and mild soap solution
Wash with clean water and dry using
the intended cloth
Soft sponge and mild soap solution
Wash with clean water and dry with a
soft cloth
Hand brush / de-icer
De-icer
Glass cleaner, sponge or cloth
Clear water, then coat with appropriate
conservation solution
Care and maintenance
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