Avoiding Damage To Your Vehicle - Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual

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Minimum fuel leakage during accidents.
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Reduced noise.
Choice of materials
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Extensive use of recyclable material.
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Air conditioning filled with CFC-free refrigerant.
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No cadmium.
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No asbestos.
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Reduction in the "vaporisation" of plastics.
Manufacture
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Solvent-free cavity protection.
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Solvent-free protection of the vehicle for transportation from the production
plant to the customer.
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The use of solvent-free adhesives.
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No CFCs used in the production process.
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Without use of mercury.
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Use of water-soluble paints.
Trade-in and recycling of old cars
ŠKODA meets the requirements of the brand and its products with regard to pro-
tecting the environment and the preserving resources. All new ŠKODA vehicles
can be utilized up to 95 % and always
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 confir-
mation stating the recycling in accordance with environmental regulations.
Note
You can find more detailed information about the trade-in and recycling of old
cars from a specialist garage.
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Subject to fulfilment of the national legal requirements.
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be returned.
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Avoiding damage to your vehicle

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
General information
Driving through water on streets
General information
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First read and observe the introductory information given on page 104.
Pay attention to low-slung parts of the vehicle, such as the spoiler and exhaust,
particularly in the following situations.
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When driving on poorly maintained roads and paths.
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When driving over kerbs.
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When driving on steep ramps etc.
Particular attention must be paid for vehicles with sport suspension and when
the vehicle is fully laden.
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