Taking Care Of Your Vehicle Exterior - Skoda 2013 Octavia A7 Owner's Manual

If your vehicle is fitted with any particular attached parts, such as a spoiler, roof
rack system, two-way radio aerial etc., it is best to consult the operator of the car
wash system beforehand.
After an automatic wash with wax treatment, the lips of the wipers should be
cleaned with cleaning agents specially designed for the purpose, and then de-
greased.
WARNING
Fold in the exterior mirrors to prevent damage before washing the vehicle in
an automatic car wash system. Never manually fold in electric exterior mirrors
- always use the electric controls.
Washing with a high-pressure cleaner
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 193.
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 material.
WARNING
Never use circular spray nozzles or dirt cutters!
CAUTION
If washing the vehicle in the winter using a hose or high-pressure cleaner, en-
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sure that the jet of water is not aimed directly at the locking cylinders or the
door/panel joints – risk of freezing!
To avoid damaging the parking aid sensors while cleaning with high-pressure
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cleaners or steam jets, the sensors must only be directly sprayed for short periods
while a minimum distance of 10 cm must be observed.
The temperature of the water used for cleaning must not exceed 60 °C – risk of
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damaging the vehicle.
See also Washing cars with decorative films using a high-pressure clean-
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General Maintenance

Taking care of your vehicle exterior

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Taking care of your vehicle's paintwork
Plastic parts
Rubber seals
Chrome parts
Decorative films
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De-icing windows and exterior mirrors
Headlight lenses
Door lock cylinders
Cavity protection
Wheels
Underbody protection
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 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-
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structions.
Always store vehicle care products safely, in particular out of the reach of
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children – risk of poisoning!
Protect your hands and arms from sharp-edged metal parts when cleaning
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the underfloor, the inside of the wheel housings or the wheel trims – risk of
cuts!
CAUTION
Do not use any insect sponges, rough kitchen sponges or similar cleaning prod-
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ucts – risk of damaging the paintwork surface.
Cleaner that contain solvents can damage the material being cleaned.
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