Seat Covers - Skoda Fabia Owner's Manual

Seat covers

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 155.
Electrically heated seats
Do not wet clean the seat covers as this can damage the seat heating system.
Use a specific cleaning agent such as dry foam or similar to clean the covers.
Seats without seat heating
Thoroughly vacuum the seat covers with a vacuum cleaner before cleaning.
Clean the seat covers with a damp cloth or cleaning agents particularly formula-
ted for them.
Compressed areas created on the fabrics by everyday use can be removed by
brushing against the nap with a lightly moistened brush.
Always treat all parts of the upholstery so that no visible boundaries are created.
Then leave the seat to dry completely.
CAUTION
Regularly vacuum dust from the seat covers using a vacuum cleaner.
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Electrically heated seats must not be dried after cleaning by switching on the
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heater.
Do not sit on wet seats - there is a risk of stretching the upholstery.
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Always clean the seats "from seam to seam".
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Seat belts
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 155.
The belt must always be kept clean.
Wash dirty seat belts with a mild, soapy solution.
Remove dirt with a soft brush.
Soiled belts may impair proper operation of the inertia reels.
WARNING
The seat belts must not be removed for cleaning.
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Never clean the seat belts chemically as chemical cleaning products could
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destroy the fabric.
The seat belts must not be allowed to come into contact with corrosive liq-
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uids (such as acids etc.).
Check the condition of all the seat belts on a regular basis. If any damage is
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found in the belt fabric, seat belt connections, inertia reel or the buckle, the
relevant seat belt must be replaced by a specialist garage.
Inertia reel belts must be completely dried before being rolled up.
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