Maintaining Rubber Seals; De-Icing The Door Lock Cylinders; Underbody Protection; Cleaning The Engine Compartment - Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual

154 Care and maintenance of the vehicle

Maintaining rubber seals

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 148.
The rubber seals on doors, windows, etc., remain smooth, seal better and last lon-
ger if the seals are treated regularly with a suitable rubber care product.
Before the treatment, remove dust and dirt from the rubber seals with a soft
cloth.

De-icing the door lock cylinders

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 148.
Škoda recommends de-icing the door lock cylinders with Škoda genuine spray
with regreasing and anticorrosive effect.
NOTICE
The use of door lock de-icing products with degreasing substances may cause
rust formation in the door lock cylinders.

Underbody protection

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 148.
The underside of your vehicle is protected against chemical and mechanical influ-
ences. However, damages to the protective layer on the underside of the vehicle
are possible during driving. Therefore, Škoda recommends having the protective
layer on the underside of the vehicle and the chassis checked regularly and re-
paired if necessary.
CAUTION
Underbody protection and anti-corrosion agents can be ignited by the hot ex-
haust system or other hot engine parts.
● Do not apply underbody protection or anti-corrosion agents to exhaust
pipes, catalytic converters, heat shields and other vehicle parts that become
hot.

Cleaning the engine compartment

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 148.
The engine compartment of the vehicle is a hazardous area
Cleaning of the engine compartment should be carried out by a specialist garage.
Improper cleaning may remove, among others, the corrosion protection and dam-
age electrical components. In addition, water from the plenum chamber may enter
directly into the passenger compartment ⇒ .
If the engine compartment is heavily contaminated, you should always visit a spe-
cialist garage to carry out a professional cleaning of the engine compartment.
Škoda recommends a Škoda partner for this purpose.
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Plenum chamber
The plenum chamber is located in the engine compartment between the wind-
screen and the engine under a perforated cover. The air conditioning system
sucks outside air from the plenum chamber into the passenger compartment.
Leaves and other loose items must be regularly removed from the cover of the
plenum chamber with a vacuum cleaner or by hand.
WARNING
Working on the engine or in the engine compartment can cause injuries, scald-
ing, accidents and fire hazards!
● Familiarise yourself with the necessary actions and general safety precau-
tions before commencing any work ⇒ p age 131.
● Škoda recommends having the work performed by a specialist garage.
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⇒ p age 131.
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