Underbody Protection; Protection Of Hollow Spaces; Artificial Leather And Materials - Skoda Citigo Owner's Manual

WARNING
Water, ice and grit in the brake system can affect the braking efficiency - risk
of accident!
CAUTION
Severe layers of dirt on the wheels can also result in wheel imbalance. This may
show itself in the form of a wheel vibration which is transmitted to the steering
wheel which, in certain circumstances, can cause premature wear of the steering.
This means it is necessary to remove the dirt.
Note
We recommend that any repairs to damaged paintwork are carried out by a
ŠKODA Service Partner.

Underbody protection

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 100.
The underside of your vehicle is protected for life against chemical and mechani-
cal influences.
As damage to the protective layer when driving cannot be ruled out completely,
we recommend that you inspect and touch up any damaged areas of the protec-
tive layer on the underside of your vehicle and on the chassis at certain intervals -
preferably at the beginning and end of the winter.
ŠKODA Service Partners have suitable spray products and the necessary equip-
ment available, and are familiar with the instructions for use. We therefore rec-
ommend that touch-up work or additional corrosion protection measures are car-
ried out by a ŠKODA Service Partner.
WARNING
Never use additional underbody protection or anti-corrosion agents for ex-
haust pipes, catalytic converters or heat shields. When the engine reaches its
operating temperature, these substances might ignite - risk of fire!
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General Maintenance

Protection of hollow spaces

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 100.
All the cavities of your vehicle which are at risk from corrosion are protected for
life by a layer of protective wax applied in the factory.
This wax protection does not require to be inspected or re-treated. If any small
amount of wax flow out of the cavities at high temperatures, these must be re-
moved with a plastic scraper and the stains cleaned using a petroleum cleaner.
WARNING
Safety regulations should be observed when using petroleum cleaner to re-
move wax - risk of fire!
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Artificial leather and materials

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 100.
The artificial leather can be cleaned using a damp cloth. If this does not prove to
be adequate, these parts can only be treated with special solvent-free plastic
cleaning and care products.
Treat upholstery cloths and cloth trims on doors, the luggage compartment cover,
headliner, etc. with special cleaning products, using if necessary a dry foam and a
soft sponge, brush or a commercially available microfibre cloth.
Some clothing materials, such as dark denim, do, in part, not have sufficient col-
our fastness. This can cause damage or clearly visible discolouration to seat cov-
ers (fabric or leather) even when used correctly. This particularly applies to light
seat covers (fabric or leather). This is not a defect in the seat cover, but poor col-
our fastness of the clothing textiles.
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