Washing Vehicle - Skoda Rapid Operating Instructions Manual

WARNING
No modifications of any kind may be made to parts of the airbag system.
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Any work on the airbag system including the installation and removal of
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system components due to other repair work (e.g. removal of the steering
wheel) must only be carried out by a specialist garage.
Never make any changes to the front bumper or the bodywork.
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It is prohibited to manipulate individual parts of the airbag system, as this
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might result in the airbag being deployed.
The protective function of the airbag system is sufficient for only one ac-
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cident. The airbag system must then be replaced if the airbag has been de-
ployed.
Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles
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Read and observe on page 122 first.
ŠKODA meets the requirements of the brand and its products with regard to
protecting the environment and the preserving resources. All new ŠKODA ve-
hicles can be recycled by up to 95 % and can always
charge.
In a lot of countries sufficient trade-in networks have been created, where you
can trade-in your vehicle. After you trade-in your vehicle, you will receive a
confirmation stating the recycling in accordance with environmental regula-
tions.
Note
You can find more detailed information about the trade-in and recycling of old
cars from a specialist garage.

Washing vehicle

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Washing by hand
Automatic car wash systems
Washing with a high-pressure cleaner
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Subject to fulfilment of the national legal requirements.
The best way to protect your vehicle against harmful environmental influences
is frequent washing.
The longer insect residues, bird droppings, tree sap, road and industrial dust,
tar, soot particles, road salt and other aggressive deposits remain adhering to
the paintwork of your vehicle, the more detrimental their destructive effect
can be. High temperatures, such as those caused by intensive sun's rays, ac-
centuate this caustic effect.
It is essential to also thoroughly clean the underside of the vehicle at the end
of the winter.
The temperature of the water used for cleaning must not exceed 60 °C – risk
of damaging the vehicle.
be returned free of
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Only wash the vehicle at washing bays intended for this purpose.
Washing by hand
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Soak the dirt with plenty of water and rinse as well as possible.
Clean the vehicle with a soft sponge, a washing glove or a washing brush.
Work from the top to the bottom – starting with the roof.
For stubborn dirt, agents specifically intended for this purpose are to be used.
Wash out the sponge or washing glove thoroughly at short intervals.
Clean wheels, door sills and similar parts last. Use a second sponge for such
areas.
Give the vehicle a good rinse after washing it and dry it off using a chamois
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leather.
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WARNING
When washing your vehicle in the winter: Water and ice in the braking sys-
tem can affect the braking efficiency – risk of accident!
CAUTION
For the sake of the environment
Read and observe and on page 125 first.
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Care and maintenance