Skoda RAPID Owner's Manual page 84

CAUTION
Ensure that no part of the leather is soaked through during cleaning and that
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no water gets into the seams. Otherwise, the leather could become brittle or
cracked.
Avoid leaving the vehicle for lengthy periods in bright sunlight to avoid the
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leather from bleaching. If the vehicle is parked in the open for lengthy periods,
protect the leather from direct sunlight by covering it.
Using an additional mechanical steering wheel lock may damage the leather
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surface of the steering wheel.
Some clothing materials, e.g. dark denim, do not have sufficient colour fast-
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ness. This can cause damage or clearly visible discolouration to seat covers,
even when used correctly. This applies particularly to light-coloured seat cov-
ers. This does not relate to a fault in the seat cover, but rather to poor colour
fastness of the clothing textiles.
Sharp-edged objects on items of clothing such as zip fasteners, rivets, sharp-
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edged belts, etc., may leave permanent scratches or signs of rubbing on the
surface or damage them. Such damage cannot be subsequently recognised as
a justified complaint.
Notice
When using the vehicle, minor visible changes may occur to the leather parts
of the covers (e.g. wrinkles or creases) as a result of the stress applied to the
covers.
Artificial leather, fabric and Alcantara
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Read and observe and
Artificial leather
Clean artificial leather with a damp cloth.
If this method does not completely clean the artificial leather, use a mild soap
solution or cleaning products specially designed for this purpose.
Fabric
Clean upholstery cover materials and cloth trims on doors, boot cover, etc. us-
ing specific cleaning agents, e.g., dry foam.
Use a soft sponge, brush, or commercially available microfibre cloth.
Use a cloth and a cleaning agent specifically designed for this purpose to clean
the roof trim.
Remove any lumps on the cover fabric and any fabric residue using a brush.
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Remove stubborn hair using a "cleaning glove".
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Alcantara
Dust and dirt in pores, creases and seams may chafe and damage the surface.
Therefore, dust and dirt must be removed regularly with a cloth or vacuum
cleaner.
Minor changes in colour caused by use are normal.
CAUTION
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For Alcantara seat covers, do not use any solvents, floor wax, shoe cream,
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stain remover, leather cleaners, or similar agents.
Avoid leaving the vehicle in bright sunlight for long periods of time in order
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to stop the artificial leather, materials or Alcantara
cle is parked in the open for lengthy periods, protect artificial leather, fabrics or
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Alcantara by covering it.
Some clothing materials, e.g. dark denim, do not have sufficient colour fast-
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ness. This can cause damage or clearly visible discolouration to seat covers,
even when used correctly. This applies particularly to light-coloured seat cov-
ers. This does not relate to a fault in the seat cover, but rather to poor colour
fastness of the clothing textiles.
Seat covers
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Read and observe and
Thoroughly vacuum the seat covers with a vacuum cleaner before cleaning.
Clean the seat covers with a damp cloth or cleaning products specially de-
signed for this purpose.
Indented points arising on the fabrics by everyday use, can be removed by
brushing against the direction of hair with a damp brush.
Always clean all parts of the covers, so that there are no visible edges. Then
allow the seat to dry completely.
CAUTION
Regularly remove dust from the seat covers using a vacuum cleaner.
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Do not sit on wet seats - risk of seat deformation.
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Always clean the seats "from seam to seam".
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from bleaching. If the vehi-
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