Skoda Citigo Owner's Manual page 117

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
Chrome
and anodised Soiling
parts
Films Soiling
Windowpanes
Soiling
and door mirrors
Head / tail lights Soiling
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.
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.
on page 114 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
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
De-icing fluid specifically for that pur-
pose
Windscreen cleaner, sponge or cloth
Clear water, then apply appropriate
substance
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 — preferably before the begin-
ning of winter and at the end of winter.
Product life of the films
Environmental influences (eg. sunlight, humidity, air pollution, chipping) will af-
fect the life of the films. Films will age and become brittle - this is entirely nor-
mal; this is not a fault.
The sunlight may also affect the strength of the film colour.
When transporting a load on the roof rack (e.g. roof box or similar) there is an
increased risk of film damage (e.g. of chipping from the secured load).
CAUTION
Vehicle paint
■
Repair damaged areas as soon as possible.
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a)
Matt-painted parts should not be treated with polishes or hard waxes.
■
Do not polish in a dusty environment - risk of paint scratches.
■
Do not apply any paint care products to door seals or window guides.
■
a)
Plastic parts
■
Do not use paint polish.
■
Chromed and anodised parts
■
Do not polish in a dusty environment - risk of surface scratches.
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Films
■
The following instructions must be observed, otherwise there is a risk of film
damage.
Do not use dirty cloths or sponges for cleaning.
■
Do not use a scraper or other means to remove ice and snow.
■
Do not polish the films
■
Do not use a high pressure cleaner on the films.
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Rubber seals
■
Do not treat the door seals and window guides deal with anything - the
■
protective varnish coating could be damaged.
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Care and maintenance