Skoda RAPID 2017 Owner's Manual page 200

Vehicle compo-
Circumstances
nents
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 cavities
All the cavities of your vehicle which are at risk from corrosion are protected
by a layer of long-lasting 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
The underside of your vehicle is already permanently protected by the factory
against chemical and mechanical influences.
We recommend having the protective coating — preferably before the begin-
ning of winter and at the end of winter.
Product life of the films
Environmental influences (e.g. sunlight, humidity, air pollution, rockfall) affect
the life of the films. Films will age and become brittle – this is entirely normal;
this is not a fault.
Sunlight may also affect the strength of the film colour.
When transporting a load on the roof rack (e.g. roof box or similar), there is an
increased risk of film damage (e.g. of chipping from the secured load).
CAUTION
Vehicle paint
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Repair damaged areas as soon as possible.
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Matt-painted parts should not be treated with polishes or hard waxes.
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General Maintenance
Remedy
Windscreen cleaner, sponge or cloth
Clear water, then apply appropriate
substance
Do not polish in a dusty environment - risk of paint scratches.
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Do not apply any paint care products to door seals or window guides.
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Plastic parts
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Do not use paint polish.
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Chromed and anodised parts
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Do not polish in a dusty environment - risk of surface scratches.
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Films
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The following instructions must be observed, otherwise there is a risk of film
damage.
Do not use dirty cloths or sponges for cleaning.
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Do not use a scraper or other means to remove ice and snow.
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Do not polish the films
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Do not use a high pressure cleaner on the films.
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Rubber seals
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Do not treat the door seals and window guides deal with anything - the
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protective varnish coating could be damaged.
Windows and door mirrors
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Do not clean the insides of the windows/mirrors with sharp objects - risk of
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damage to the filaments or the antenna.
Do not use a cloth which has been used to polish the body - this could dirty
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the window and impair visibility.
Head lights / lights
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Do not wipe headlight/lights dry, do not use any sharp objects - risk of
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damage to the protective coating and cracks forming on the headlight glass
covers.
Reversing camera
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The following instructions must be observed, otherwise there is a risk of
camera damage.
Do not remove snow / ice with warm / hot water.
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To wash, never use a pressure washer or steam jet.
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For cleaning, do not use abrasive cleaners.
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Door lock cylinders
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Make sure that as little water as possible gets into the locking cylinder
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when washing the vehicle - there is a risk of freezing the lock cylinder!
Wheels
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Heavy soiling of the wheels can affect the balance of the wheels - the re-
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sult can be a vibration, which can cause premature wear of the steering.