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150 Maintaining and cleaning ›
Exterior
What you should be mindful of
WARNING
Risk of accident!
After washing the vehicle, the functionality of the
brake system may be affected by moisture and, in
winter, by ice.
Dry and clean the brakes by braking several times.
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NOTICE
Bird droppings, insect residues, litter and sea salt
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residues, overflowed fuel, etc. are to be removed
as soon as possible.
Do not use rough sponges, pot scourers or similar
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to remove dirt.
Use the appropriate cleaning agents to clean and
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care for the individual materials.
Do not use aggressive cleaning agents or chemical
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solvents.
Do not polish the vehicle in a dusty environment.
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NOTICE
Paint damage should be repaired as soon as possi-
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ble.
Do not treat matt lacquered parts with polish or
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hard wax.
Do not polish foils.
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We recommend treating door seals and window
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guides with the appropriate tools from ŠKODA
original accessories. These ensure that the protec-
tive lacquer layer of the seals and window guides is
not attacked.
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents to clean the
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rear view camera.
Before driving through a car wash
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Observe the usual specifications of the car wash,
e.g. close all windows, fold the exterior mirrors, and
the like.
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Set the wiper lever in position
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If there are special attachments on your vehicle,
observe the instructions of the car wash operator.
After washing with a wax preservation
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Wipe off the windscreen wiper blades with a dry
cloth.
Wash with a pressure washer
NOTICE
Follow the operating instructions for the high-
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pressure cleaner. This particularly applies to infor-
mation with respect to the pressure and spray dis-
tance from the vehicle surface.
Do not direct the water jet directly at the following
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vehicle parts.
Foils.
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Locks.
Exterior
Remove snow and ice
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Instructions for cleaning
Handwash
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After hand washing
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Vehicle paint
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Columns on the vehicle.
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Trailer socket.
Swivelling ball bar.
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Sensors.
Camera lenses.
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Plastic parts, chrome-plated and anodized
parts.
NOTICE
Remove snow and ice with a plastic scraper or a
suitable de-icing agent.
Clean cameras with a hand brush.
Only move the scraper in one direction.
Do not use scratches or other sharp objects for
foils.
Do not remove snow and ice with hot or warm wa-
ter.
Do not remove snow and ice from surfaces with
coarse dirt.
Wash the vehicle from top to bottom with a soft
sponge or wash glove and plenty of water, if nec-
essary with additional suitable cleaning agents.
For foils and headlights, use a mild soap solution
that contains two tablespoons of white neutral
soap to one litre of lukewarm water.
Use a glass cleaner for the windscreen wiper
blades.
Wash the cameras with clean water and dry with a
suitable clean wipe.
NOTICE
Wash out the sponge or wash mitt regularly.
Use a different sponge for wheels, sills and the
lower part of the vehicle than that used for the
other vehicle parts.
Do not wash the vehicle in the blazing sun.
Do not dry the headlights or use sharp objects.
Do not put pressure on the bodywork when wash-
ing.
The temperature of the washing water may be a
max. 60 °C.
Rinse the vehicle and wipe it with a suitable clean
cloth.
Preserve the varnish at least twice a year with hard
wax.
Use a polish for matt lacquers.
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