General Maintenance; Taking Care Of And Cleaning The Vehicle; Taking Care Of Your Vehicle - Skoda Superb Owner's Manual

General Maintenance

Taking care of and cleaning the vehicle

Taking care of your vehicle

ä
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Washing the vehicle
Automatic car wash systems
Washing by hand
Washing with a high-pressure cleaner
Preserving and polishing the vehicle paintwork
Chrome parts
Paint damage
Plastic parts
De-icing windows and exterior mirrors
Radio reception and aerial
Headlight lenses
Rubber seals
Door lock cylinders
Wheels
Underbody protection
Protection of hollow spaces
Artificial leather and materials
Fabric covers on electrically heated seats
Natural leather
Seat belts
Regular and proper care help to retain the efficiency and value of your vehicle. It
may also be one of the requirements for the acceptance of warranty claims relat-
ing to corrosion damage and paint defects on the bodywork.
We recommend using care products from ŠKODA Original Accessories that are
available from ŠKODA Service Partners. The instructions for use on the package
must be observed.
WARNING
Care products may be harmful to your health if not used according to the in-
■
structions.
Always store care products in a safe place, out of the reach of children - risk
■
of poisoning!
When washing your vehicle in the winter: Water and ice in the brake system
■
can affect the braking efficiency - risk of accident!
Only wash the vehicle when the ignition is switched off - risk of accident!
■
Protect your hands and arms from sharp-edged metal parts when cleaning
■
the underfloor, the inside of the wheel housings or the wheel trims - risk of
cuts!
Air fresheners and scents can be hazardous to heath when the temperature
■
inside the vehicle is high.
168
168
168
CAUTION
168
Be sure to check clothing for colourfastness to avoid any damage or visible
■
169
stains on the material (leather), panels and textiles.
169
Cleaners containing solvents can damage the material being cleaned.
■
169
Do not wash your vehicle in bright sunlight - risk of paint damage.
■
169
If washing the vehicle in the winter using a hose or high-pressure cleaner, en-
■
170
sure that the jet of water is not aimed directly at the locking cylinders or the
170
door/panel joints - risk of freezing!
Do not use any insect sponges, rough kitchen sponges or similar cleaning prod-
170
■
ucts - risk of damaging the surface of paintwork.
170
Do not stick any stickers on the inside of the rear windows, the rear side win-
■
170
dows and in the vicinity of the heating elements on the windscreen or near the
171
window aerial. These may get damaged. With regard to the antenna, they may in-
171
terfere with the radio or navigation system.
171
Do not clean the inside of the windows with sharp-edged objects or corrosive
■
172
and acidic cleaning agents - risk of damaging the heating elements or window
172
aerial.
172 Do not attach scents and air fresheners to the dashboard - risk of damage to
■
the dashboard.
173
To avoid damaging the parking aid sensors while cleaning with high-pressure
■
cleaners or steam jets, the sensors must only be directly sprayed for short periods
while a minimum distance of 10 cm must be observed.
Do not clean the roof trim with a brush - risk of damage to the trim surface.
■
Taking care of and cleaning the vehicle
£
167