Washing The Vehicle; Automatic Car Wash Systems; Washing By Hand; Washing With A High-Pressure Cleaner - Skoda 2012 Superb Owner's Manual

Note
Remove fresh stains such as those from ball-point pens, ink, lipstick, shoe pol-
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ish, etc., from the material (leather), panels and textiles as quickly as possible.
Due to possible issues with the cleaning and care of the interior of your vehicle,
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the special tools and knowledge required, we recommend that this is completed
by a ŠKODA Service Partner.

Washing the vehicle

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 174.
The best protection for your vehicle against harmful environmental influences is
frequent washing and wax treatment. How often the vehicle should be washed
depends on a wide range of factors, such as:
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Frequency of use,
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The parking situation (garage, below trees etc.),
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Season of the year,
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Weather conditions,
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Environmental influences.
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, accentuate this
caustic effect.
It is essential to also thoroughly clean the underside of the vehicle at the end of
the winter.

Automatic car wash systems

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 174.
Your vehicle can be washed in automatic car wash systems.
The usual precautionary measures must be taken before washing the vehicle in
an automatic car wash system (closing the windows including the sliding/tilting
roof, etc.).
If your vehicle is fitted with any particular attached parts, such as a spoiler, roof
luggage rack, two-way radio aerial - it is best to consult the operator of the car
wash system beforehand.
It is important to degrease the lips of the windshield wiper rubbers after passing
through the automatic vehicle wash system.
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Washing by hand

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 174.
When washing by hand, first soften the dirt with plenty of water and rinse off as
much 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. Only apply slight pressure
when cleaning the vehicle's paintwork. Only use a car shampoo for stubborn dirt.
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 leath-
er.

Washing with a high-pressure cleaner

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 174.
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When washing the vehicle with a high-pressure cleaner, the instructions for use
of the equipment must be observed. This applies in particular to the pressure
used and to the spraying distance. Maintain a sufficiently large distance to the
parking aid sensors and soft materials such as rubber hoses or insulation materi-
al.
WARNING
Never use circular spray nozzles or "dirt cutters"!
Taking care of and cleaning the vehicle
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