Seat Alhambra 2015 Owner's Manual page 198

Automatic car washes
Always observe the instructions provided at
the automatic car wash. The standard pre-
cautionary measures prior to entering the car
wash should be taken to avoid damage to
the vehicle (close all windows, fold in exterior
mirrors). If the vehicle is fitted with additional
components (spoiler, roof-rack, aerial, etc.),
check with the car wash supervisor whether
these can enter the car wash
The vehicle paintwork is so durable that the
vehicle can normally be washed without
problems in an automatic car wash tunnel.
However, wear and damage to the paintwork
will depend on the type of car wash used.
SEAT recommends the use of car washes
without brushes.
To remove traces of wax on windows and to
prevent wiper blades from scratching, please
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observe the following
windows and exterior mirrors.
Washing the car by hand
When washing the car by hand, use plenty of
water to soften the dirt first, and rinse off as
well as possible.
Then clean the vehicle with a soft sponge,
glove or brush using only slight pressure.
Start at the roof and work downwards. Spe-
cial car shampoo should only be used for
very persistent dirt.
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Rinse the sponge or glove thoroughly and of-
ten.
Wheels, sills and similar should be cleaned
last. Use a second sponge for this.
WARNING
Sharp components on the vehicle may cause
injury.
Protect arms and hands from sharp edges
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when cleaning the vehicle undercarriage or
the interior of the wheel hubs.
WARNING
After the vehicle has been washed, the brak-
ing effect will be reduced (and the braking
distance increased) due to moisture (and ice
in winter) on the brakes.
"Dry the brakes and remove ice" by braking
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carefully. Ensure that you are not endanger-
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ing other road-users or breaking traffic regu-
lations in the process.
CAUTION
The temperature of the water must not ex-
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ceed +60 °C (+140 °F).
● To avoid damage to the paintwork, do not
wash the vehicle in full sun.
● Do not use rough sponges or similar which
could damage the surface to clean away the
traces of insects.
Advice
Never wipe the headlights with a dry cloth
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or sponge, always moisten first. It is best to
use soapy water.
Washing the vehicle in low temperatures:
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When washing the vehicle with a hose, do
not direct water into the lock cylinders or the
gaps around the doors or roof. Locks and
seals could freeze!
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the vehicle, please ob-
serve the following before entering an auto-
matic car wash:
Compare the distance between the vehicle
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wheels and the distance between the guide-
rails of the car wash to prevent damage to the
wheels and tyres!
● Switch off the rain sensor and the Au-
to Hold function before entering a car wash.
● Compare the height and width of your vehi-
cle with the available height and width when
entering and driving through the car wash.
● Fold in exterior mirrors Electrically retracta-
ble exterior mirrors must not be folded in or
out by hand. Always use the electrical power
control.
To avoid damaging the bonnet paintwork,
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rest the wipers on the windscreen after dry-
ing them. Do not let them fall!
Lock the rear lid to prevent it from opening
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unexpectedly while inside the car wash.