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General Maintenance
Taking care of and cleaning the vehicle
Taking care of your vehicle
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Washing the vehicle
Automatic car wash systems
Washing by hand
Washing with a high-pressure cleaner
Preserving and polishing the vehicle paintwork
Chrome parts
Paint damage
Plastic parts
De-icing windows and exterior mirrors
Radio reception
Headlight lenses
Rubber seals
Door lock cylinders
Wheels
Underbody protection
Protection of hollow spaces
Artificial leather and materials
Fabric covers on electrically heated seats
Natural leather
Seat belts
Regular and proper care help to retain the efficiency and value of your vehicle. It
may also be one of the requirements for the acceptance of warranty claims relat-
ing to corrosion damage and paint defects on the bodywork.
We recommend using care products from ŠKODA Original Accessories that are
available from ŠKODA Service Partners. The instructions for use on the package
must be observed.
WARNING
Care products may be harmful to your health if not used according to the in-
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structions.
Always store care products in a safe place, out of the reach of children – risk
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of poisoning!
When washing your vehicle in the winter: Water and ice in the brake system
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can affect the braking efficiency – risk of accident!
Only wash the vehicle when the ignition is switched off – risk of accident!
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Protect your hands and arms from sharp-edged metal parts when cleaning
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the underfloor, the inside of the wheel housings or the wheel trims – risk of
cuts!
Air fresheners and scents can be hazardous to heath when the temperature
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inside the vehicle is high.
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Be sure to check clothing for colourfastness to avoid any damage or visible
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stains on the material (leather), panels and textiles.
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Cleaners containing solvents can damage the material being cleaned.
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Do not wash your vehicle in bright sunlight – risk of paint damage.
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If washing the vehicle in the winter using a hose or high-pressure cleaner, en-
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sure that the jet of water is not aimed directly at the locking cylinders or the
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door/panel joints – risk of freezing!
Do not use any insect sponges, rough kitchen sponges or similar cleaning prod-
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ucts – risk of damaging the surface of paintwork.
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Do not stick any stickers on the inside of the rear windows, in the vicinity of the
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heating elements. These may get damaged.
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Do not clean the inside of the rear window with sharp-edged objects or corro-
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sive and acidic cleaning agents – risk of damaging the heating elements.
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Do not attach scents and air fresheners to the dashboard – risk of damage to
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the dashboard.
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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 periods
while a minimum distance of 10 cm must be observed.
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Do not clean the roof trim with a brush – risk of damage to the trim surface.
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For the sake of the environment
Used cans of vehicle care products represent a special type of hazardous waste.
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These must be disposed of in accordance with national legal regulations.
Only wash the vehicle at washing bays intended for this purpose.
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