Skoda Rapid Spaceback Owner's Manual page 125

WARNING
When washing your vehicle in the winter: Water and ice in the braking
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system can affect the braking efficiency – risk of accident!
Take care when cleaning the underbody or the inside of the wheel wells -
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there is a risk of injury from sharp metal parts!
CAUTION
Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight, do not exert pressure on the body
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while washing. The temperature of the washing water should be no more than
60 °C max. - otherwise there is a risk of damaging the vehicle paint.
Before driving through a car wash fold in the exterior mirrors - risk of dam-
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age.
For vehicles with roof antenna the antenna rod should be unscrewed before
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driving through a car wash - there is a risk of damage.
CAUTION
Washing the vehicle with high-pressure cleaners
Films should not be washed with any high-pressure cleaners - risk of dam-
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age.
Do not aim the water jet directly at the lock cylinders or the door or opening
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joints when washing the vehicle in the winter – there is a risk of freezing.
The sensors of the parking aid can be sprayed only for a short time and there
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must be a minimum distance of 10 cm - there is a risk of damage.
Exterior car care
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Read and observe and
Vehicle compo-
Circumstances
nents
Spilled fuel
No water drop-
lets form on the
Paint
paint
Paint has gone
matt
Plastic parts Soiling
on page 122 first.
Remedy
Clear water, cloth, (clean as soon as
possible)
Use hard wax preserve (at least twice a
year), apply wax to clean and dry body
Use polish, then wax (if the polish does
not contain any preservative ingredi-
ents)
Clear water, cloth / sponge, possibly
cleaners provided for this purpose
Vehicle compo-
Circumstances
nents
Chrome
and anodised Soiling
parts
Films Soiling
Windows
Soiling
and door mirrors
Head / taillights Soiling
Soiling
Reversing camera
Snow/ice
Door lock cylin-
Snow/ice
ders
Wiper / wiper
Soiling
blades
Wheels Soiling
a)
Mild soap solution = 2 tablespoons of natural soap to 1 litre of lukewarm water.
The jack is maintenance-free. If necessary, the moving parts of the jack should
be lubricated with a suitable lubricant.
The towing device is maintenance-free. Coat the ball head of the towing de-
vice with a suitable grease whenever necessary.
Protection of cavities
All the cavities of your vehicle which are at risk from corrosion are protected by
a layer of long-lasting protective wax applied in the factory.
If any small amount of wax flow out of the cavities at high temperatures, these
must be removed with a plastic scraper and the stains cleaned using a petrole-
um cleaner.
Underbody
The underside of your vehicle is already permanently protected by the factory
against chemical and mechanical influences.
We recommend having the protective coating checked — preferably before the
beginning of winter and at the end of winter.
Remedy
clear water, cloth, possibly cleaners
provided for this purpose, clean then
polish with a soft dry cloth
Soft sponge and mild soap solution
Wash with clean water and dry with a
wipe specifically for that purpose
Soft sponge and mild soap solution
Wash with clean water and dry with a
soft cloth
Hand brush / de-icer
De-icing fluid specifically for that pur-
pose
Windscreen cleaner, sponge or cloth
Clear water, then apply appropriate
substance
Care and maintenance
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a)
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