Skoda Fabia Owner's Manual page 147

Never remove snow or ice from glass parts using warm or hot water – there
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is a risk of cracking in glass.
Make sure that when removing snow and ice from the windows, the labels
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attached to the vehicle by the factory are not damaged.
CAUTION
Information for cleaning windows
Do not clean the inside of the windows with sharp-edged objects or corro-
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sive and acidic cleaning agents – there is a risk of damaging the heating ele-
ments or window aerial.
When drying the windows after washing the vehicle, do not use window
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leathers that have been used to polish the bodywork. Residues of preserva-
tives in the chamois leather can smear the windows and reduce visibility.
Headlight glasses
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Read and observe and
Clean the plastic headlight lenses with clean, warm water and soap.
CAUTION
The headlights are never to be wiped dry - there is a risk of damaging the
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protective lacquer and the headlight glass subsequently developing cracks.
Do not use sharp objects to clean the glasses - there is a risk of damaging
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the protective lacquer and the headlight glasses subsequently developing
cracks.
Do not use any aggressive cleaning or chemical solvent products to clean the
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headlights – risk of damaging the headlight lenses.
Door closing cylinder
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Read and observe and
Specific products must be used for de-icing door lock cylinders.
CAUTION
Make sure that as little water as possible gets into the locking cylinder when
washing the vehicle - there is a risk of freezing the lock cylinder!
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General Maintenance
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Cavity protection
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Read and observe and
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.
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 removed with a plastic scraper and the stains cleaned using a petrole-
um cleaner.
WARNING
Safety regulations should be observed when using petroleum cleaner to re-
move wax – there is a risk of fire.
Jack
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The jack is maintenance-free.
If necessary, the moving parts of the jack should be lubricated with a suitable
lubricant.
Wheels
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Wheel rims
Also thoroughly wash the wheel rims when washing the vehicle on a regular
basis.
Regularly remove salt and brake dust otherwise the rim material will be at-
tacked.
Light alloy wheels
After washing thoroughly and treat the wheel rims with a protective product
for light alloy wheels.
For the treatment of wheel rims do not use products which may cause damage
to the paint on the rims.
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