Headlight Lenses; Door Lock Cylinders - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

The following instructions must be followed when washing the vehicle with a
high-pressure cleaner:
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The minimum distance between the nozzle and the vehicle body should be 50
cm.
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Keep jet perpendicular to the film surface.
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The maximum water temperature is 50 °C.
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The maximum water pressure is 80 bar.
CAUTION
In the winter months, do not use an ice scraper to remove ice and snow from the
areas with films. Do not use any other objects to remove frozen layers of snow or
ice – risk of film damage.
De-icing windows and exterior mirrors
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 205.
Use a plastic ice scraper for removing snow and ice from the windows and mir-
rors.
The ice scraper can be found on the inside of the fuel filler flap.
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Open the fuel filler flap.
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Slide out the ice scraper in the direction of the arrow
Regularly clean windows from the inside with clean water.
Dry the glass surfaces with a clean chamois leather or a cloth intended for this
purpose.
Fig. 177
Fuel filler flap: Ice scraper
» Fig. 177.
When drying the windows after washing the vehicle, do not use window leathers
that have been used to polish the bodywork. Residues of preservatives in the
window leather can dirty the window and reduce visibility.
CAUTION
The ice scraper should not be moved forward and backward but in one direction
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to avoid any damage to the surface of the glass.
Snow or ice that is contaminated with coarse dirt such as fine gravel, sand or
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salt must not be removed from the windows and mirrors – there is a risk of dam-
age to the surface of the windows and mirrors.
Do not remove snow or ice from glass parts using warm or hot water – risk of
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cracks forming in the glass.
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When removing snow or ice from windows and mirror lenses ensure that the
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paintwork of the vehicle is not to damage.
Do not clean the inside of the windows with sharp-edged objects or corrosive
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and acidic cleaning agents – there is a risk of damaging the heating elements or
window aerial.

Headlight lenses

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 205.
Clean plastic front headlight lenses using clean, warm water and soap.
CAUTION
Never wipe headlights to dry.
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Do not use any sharp objects to clean the plastic lenses, as this may damage
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the protective paintwork and consequently cause cracks to form on the headlight
lenses.
Do not use any harsh cleaning products or chemical solvents to clean the head-
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lights, as this could damage the headlight lenses.

Door lock cylinders

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 205.
Specific products must be used for de-icing door lock cylinders.
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