Taking Care Of Your Vehicle Exterior; Taking Care Of Your Vehicle's Paintwork - Skoda Citigo Owner's Manual

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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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
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 vehicle care products from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
These are available from ŠKODA Partners. The usage instructions on the package
must be observed.
WARNING
Vehicle care products may be harmful to your health if not used according to
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the instructions.
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
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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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For the sake of the environment
Used vehicle care product cans represent hazardous waste that is harmful to the
environment. These must be disposed of in accordance with national legal regula-
tions.
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Note
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Due to the special tools and knowledge required, and to avoid any potential prob-
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lems with the cleaning and care of the interior of your vehicle, we recommend
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that cleaning and care of the interior of your vehicle be carried out by a ŠKODA
service partner.
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Taking care of your vehicle's paintwork

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 115.
Minor paint damage such as scratches, scuffs or stone chips should be treated im-
mediately if possible, using touch-up pens or sprays.
Preserving the vehicle paintwork
A thorough wax treatment provides the vehicle's paintwork with highly effective
protection against harmful environmental influences.
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Vehicle care