Washing Vehicle - Skoda 2014 Yeti Owner's Manual

WARNING (Continued)
Never drive if the loudspeakers in the doors have been removed, unless
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the loudspeaker openings have been properly sealed.
Always make sure that the openings are covered or filled if additional
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loudspeakers or other equipment parts have been installed in the inner
door panels.
Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles
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Read and observe on page 160 first.
ŠKODA meets the requirements of the brand and its products with regard to
protecting the environment and the preserving resources. All new ŠKODA ve-
hicles can be utilized up to 95 % and always
In a lot of countries sufficient trade-in networks have been created, where you
can trade-in your vehicle. After you trade-in your vehicle, you will receive a
confirmation stating the recycling in accordance with environmental regula-
tions.
Note
You can find more detailed information about the trade-in and recycling of old
cars from a specialist garage.

Washing vehicle

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Washing by hand
Automatic car wash systems
Washing with a high-pressure cleaner
The best way to protect your vehicle against harmful environmental influences
is frequent washing.
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Subject to fulfilment of the national legal requirements.
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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, ac-
centuate this caustic effect.
It is essential to also thoroughly clean the underside of the vehicle at the end
of the winter.
WARNING
When washing your vehicle in the winter: Water and ice in the braking sys-
tem can affect the braking efficiency – risk of accident!
CAUTION
The temperature of the water used for cleaning must not exceed 60 °C – risk
of damaging the vehicle.
For the sake of the environment
Only wash the vehicle at washing bays intended for this purpose.
Washing by hand
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Read and observe and
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.
For stubborn dirt, agents specifically intended for this purpose are to be used.
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
leather.
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Care and maintenance
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