Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual page 78

Caring for the interior
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Read and observe and
Vehicle compo-
Circumstances
nents
Dust, surface
soiling
Soiling (fresh)
Natural leather / Stubborn stains Cleaning fluid specifically for this task
Artificial leather /
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Alcantara
Care (natural
Fabric
leather)
Care (Alcan-
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tara / material)
Plastic parts Soiling
Windows Soiling
Seat belts » Soiling
a)
Mild soap solution = 2 tablespoons of natural soap to 1 litre of lukewarm water.
WARNING
Never clean the seat belts chemically as chemical cleaning products could
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destroy the fabric.
Air fresheners and scents can be hazardous to heath when the tempera-
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ture inside the vehicle is high.
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General Maintenance
on page 73 first.
Remedy
Vacuum cleaner
Water, slightly damp cotton / wool
cloth, if necessary, mild soap solution
then wipe off with a soft cloth
Treat the leather periodically with a
leather protecting fluid / use a care
cream with light blocker and impregna-
tion after each cleaning
Remove stubborn hair using a "cleaning
glove"
Remove pills from materials with a
brush
Water, slightly damp cloth or sponge, if
necessary cleaners specifically for this
purpose
Wash with clean water and dry with a
wipe specifically for that purpose
soft cloth and mild soap solution
CAUTION
Natural leather / artificial leather / Alcantara
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Avoid standing for lengthy periods in bright sunlight, and protect the mate-
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rials by covering to prevent them from fading.
Remove fresh stains (e.g. from pens, lipstick, shoe polish and similar) as
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soon as possible.
Ensure that no part of the leather is soaked through during cleaning and
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that no water gets into the seams - There is a risk of damaging the leather!
Do not clean the roof panelling with a brush – There is a risk of damage to
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the surface of the panelling.
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a)
Do not use leather cleaners, floor wax, shoe cream, stain remover or similar
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agents on Alcantara
Some clothing fabrics (e.g. dark denim) do not have sufficient colour fast-
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ness - this could lead to clearly visible discolouration on the upholstery. This
is not a defect in the fabric.
Sharp objects on garments (e.g. zips, rivets, sharp- edged belts) can dam-
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age the upholstery fabrics in the vehicle. Such damage will not be recognised
as a justified complaint.
Plastic parts
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Do not attach scents or air fresheners to the dashboard – There is a risk of
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damage to the dashboard.
Windows
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Do not attach any stickers to the filaments or glass antenna – risk of dam-
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age.
Seat belts
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After cleaning the belts, allow them to dry before retracting them.
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Notice
a)
During vehicle use, some minor changes may become visible on the leather
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and Alcantara (due to e.g. folds, discolouration).
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/ fabric
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seat upholstery.