Cleaning Vehicle Exterior - Skoda 2014 Rapid Spaceback Owner's Manual

Automatic car wash systems
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Read and observe and
The usual precautionary measures must be taken before washing the vehicle
in an automatic car wash system (e.g. closing the windows and the sliding/tilt-
ing roof etc.).
If your vehicle is fitted with any particular attached parts, such as a spoiler,
roof rack system, two-way radio aerial etc., it is best to consult the operator of
the car wash system beforehand.
After an automatic wash with wax treatment, the lips of the wipers should be
cleaned with cleaning agents specially designed for the purpose, and then de-
greased.
CAUTION
Fold in the exterior mirrors to prevent damage before washing the vehicle in
an automatic car wash system. Never manually fold in electric exterior mirrors -
always use the electric controls.
Washing with a high-pressure cleaner
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Read and observe and
When washing the vehicle with a high-pressure cleaner, the instructions for
use of the equipment must be observed. This applies in particular to the pres-
sure used and to the spraying distance.
Maintain a sufficiently large distance to the parking aid sensors and soft mate-
rials such as rubber hoses or insulation material.
CAUTION
If washing the vehicle in the winter using a hose or high-pressure cleaner,
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ensure that the jet of water is not aimed directly at the locking cylinders or the
door/panel joints - risk of freezing!
To avoid damaging the parking aid sensors while cleaning with high-pressure
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cleaners or steam jets, the sensors must only be directly sprayed for short pe-
riods while a minimum distance of 10 cm must be observed.
Note
Also refer to "Washing cars with decorative films using a high-pressure clean-
er" » page 134.
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General Maintenance
on page 131 first.
on page 131 first.

Cleaning vehicle exterior

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Vehicle paint work
Plastic parts
Rubber seals
Chrome parts
Decorative films
Windows and external mirrors
Headlight glasses
Door closing cylinder
Cavity protection
Jack
Wheels
Towing device and mounting recess
Under-body protection
Wiper blades
We recommend using vehicle care products from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
These are available from ŠKODA Partners. The usage instructions on the pack-
age must be observed.
WARNING
Vehicle care products may be harmful to your health if not used according
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to the instructions.
Always keep the vehicle care products safe from people who are not com-
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pletely independent, e.g. children - there is a danger of poisoning!
Protect your hands and arms from sharp-edged metal parts when clean-
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ing the underfloor, the inside of the wheel housings or the wheel trims -
risk of cuts!
CAUTION
Do not use any insect sponges, rough kitchen sponges or similar cleaning
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products - risk of damaging the paintwork surface.
Cleaners that contain solvents can damage the material being cleaned.
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