Washing By Hand - Skoda Superb Owner's Manual

Washing by hand

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 196.
Soak the dirt with plenty of water and rinse as well 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 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.
CAUTION
When washing the car by hand, protect your hands and arms from sharp-edged
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metal parts (e.g. when cleaning the underfloor, the inside of the wheel housings
or the wheel trims, etc.) - risk of cuts!
Only apply slight pressure when cleaning the vehicle's paintwork.
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Automatic car wash systems
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 196.
The usual precautionary measures must be taken before washing the vehicle in
an automatic car wash system (e.g. closing the windows and the sliding/tilting
roof etc.).
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 196.
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!
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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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er » page 199 .
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