Avoiding Damage To Your Vehicle - Skoda Superb 2014 Owner's Manual

Trade-in and recycling of old cars
ŠKODA meets the requirements of the brand and its products with regard to
protecting the environment and the preserving resources. All new ŠKODA ve-
hicles can be utilized up to 95 % and always
In a lot of countries sufficient trade-in networks have been created, where you
can trade-in your vehicle. After you trade-in your vehicle, you will receive a
confirmation stating the recycling in accordance with environmental regula-
tions.
Note
You can find more detailed information about the trade-in and recycling of old
cars from a specialist garage.

Avoiding damage to your vehicle

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
General information
Driving through water on streets
General information
Pay attention to low-slung parts of the vehicle, such as the spoiler and ex-
haust, particularly in the following situations.
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When driving on poorly maintained roads and paths.
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When driving over kerbs.
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When driving on steep ramps etc.
Particular attention must be paid with vehicles with sport suspension and
when the vehicle is fully laden.
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Subject to fulfilment of the national legal requirements.
be returned.
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Driving through water on streets
The following instructions must be observed if vehicle damage is to be avoided
when driving through water (e.g. flooded roads).
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Determine the depth of the water before driving through.
The water level must not reach above the web of the lower beam
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Do not drive any faster than at a walking speed.
At a higher speed, a water wave can form in front of the vehicle, which can
cause water to penetrate into the engine's air induction system or other parts
of the vehicle.
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Never stop in the water, do not reverse and do not switch the engine off.
WARNING
Driving through water, mud, sludge etc. can impair the braking power and
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increase the braking distance – risk of accident!
Avoid abrupt and sudden braking immediately after water crossings.
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After driving through bodies of water, the brakes must be cleaned and
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dried as soon as possible by intermittent braking. Only apply the brakes for
the purpose of drying and cleaning the brake discs if the traffic conditions
permit this. Do not place any other road users in jeopardy.
CAUTION
When driving through water, some parts of the vehicle such as the engine,
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gearbox, chassis or electrics can be severely damaged.
Oncoming vehicles can generate water waves which can exceed the permis-
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sible water level for your vehicle.
Fig. 144
Driving through water
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Starting-off and Driving
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