Taking Care Of The Interior; Underbody Protection - Skoda 2013 Rapid Owner's Manual

CAUTION
Severe layers of dirt on the wheels can also result in wheel imbalance. This may
show itself in the form of a wheel vibration which is transmitted to the steering
wheel which, in certain circumstances, can cause premature wear of the steering.
This means it is necessary to remove the dirt.

Underbody protection

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 153.
The underside of your vehicle is protected for life against chemical and mechani-
cal influences.
It is not possible to guarantee that the protective coating will not suffer any
damage as the vehicle is driven.
We recommend having the protective coating underneath the vehicle and the
chassis checked — preferably before the beginning of winter and at the end of
winter.
WARNING
Never use additional underbody protection or anti-corrosion agents for ex-
haust pipes, catalytic converters, diesel particle filters or heat shields. When
the engine reaches its operating temperature, these substances may ignite -
risk of fire!

Taking care of the interior

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Natural leather
Artificial leather, cloths and Alcantara
Seat covers
Seat belts
Regular and proper care help to retain the efficiency and value of your vehicle.
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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
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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!
CAUTION
Be sure to check clothing for colourfastness to avoid any damage or visible
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stains on the material (leather), panels and textiles.
Remove fresh stains such as those from ball-point pens, ink, lipstick, shoe pol-
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ish, etc., from the material (leather), panels and textiles as quickly as possible.
Air fresheners and scents can be hazardous to heath when the temperature in-
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side the vehicle is high.
Do not attach scents or air fresheners to the dash panel – there is a risk of dam-
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age to the dash panel.
Do not stick any stickers on the inside of the rear windows, the rear side win-
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dows and in the vicinity of the heating elements on the windscreen or near the
window aerial. These may get damaged.
Do not clean the roof panelling with a brush – risk of damage to the surface of
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the panelling.
Cleaner that contain solvents can damage the material being cleaned.
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Apply only a small amount of the cleaning and care product.
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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.
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
159 service partner.
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Vehicle care