Chrome And Anodized Parts; Decorative And Protective Foils; Windows And External Mirrors - Skoda Rapid Operating Instructions Manual

Chrome and anodized parts

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Read and observe and
First clean the chrome parts and anodized parts with a damp cloth and then
polish them with a soft, dry cloth.
If this method does not completely clean the parts, use cleaning products spe-
cially designed for this purpose.
CAUTION
Do not polish the chrome parts and anodized parts in a dusty environment -
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risk of surface scratches.
Never use aggressive cleaning agents or chemical solvents for these parts -
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there is risk of damage.

Decorative and protective foils

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Read and observe and
Wash the films with a mild soap solution and clean, warm water.
The following instructions must be followed when washing the vehicle with
a high-pressure cleaner.
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The minimum distance between the nozzle and the vehicle body should be
50 cm.
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Keep jet perpendicular to the film surface.
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The maximum water temperature is 50 °C.
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The maximum water pressure is 80 bar.
CAUTION
Never use aggressive cleaning agents or chemical solvents for the glued sur-
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faces with films - there is a danger of film damage.
Never use dirty cloths or chemical solvents for the glued surfaces with films -
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there is a danger of damaging the film.
In the winter months, do not use an ice scraper to remove ice and snow from
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the areas with films. Do not use any other objects to remove frozen layers of
snow or ice – risk of film damage.
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General Maintenance
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Windows and external mirrors

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Read and observe and
Removing snow and ice
Use a plastic ice scraper for removing snow and ice from the windows and mir-
rors.
The ice scraper can be found on the inside of the fuel filler flap.
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Open the fuel filler flap.
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Slide out the ice scraper in the direction of the arrow
Cleaning windows
Regularly clean windows from the inside with clean water.
Dry the glass surfaces with a clean chamois leather or a cloth intended for this
purpose.
CAUTION
Instructions for removing snow and ice
The ice scraper should not be moved forward and backward but in one direc-
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tion to avoid any damage to the surface of the glass.
Snow or ice that is contaminated with coarse dirt such as fine gravel, sand or
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salt must not be removed from the windows and mirrors – there is a risk of
damage to the surface of the windows and mirrors.
Do not remove snow or ice from glass parts using warm or hot water – risk of
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cracks forming in the glass.
Make sure that when removing snow and ice from the windows, the labels
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attached to the vehicle by the factory are not damaged.
Fig. 133
Fuel filler flap: Remove ice scra-
per
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» Fig. 133.
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